diff --git "a/Eurlex-4.3K/num_21_train.csv" "b/Eurlex-4.3K/num_21_train.csv" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/Eurlex-4.3K/num_21_train.csv" @@ -0,0 +1,2295 @@ +uid,text,target,num_keyphrases +34333,"Council Regulation (EC) No 733/2007 of 22 February 2007 concerning the implementation of the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada on the conclusion of GATT Article XXIV:6 Negotiations, amending and supplementing Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (1) established a goods nomenclature, hereinafter referred to as the ‘Combined Nomenclature’, and set out the conventional duty rates of the Common Customs Tariff.(2) By its Decision 2007/444/EC of 22 February 2007 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada on the conclusion of GATT Article XXIV:6 Negotiations (2), the Council approved, on behalf of the Community, the Agreement with a view to closing negotiations initiated pursuant to Article XXIV:6 of GATT 1994.(3) Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 should therefore be amended and supplemented accordingly,. In Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, Annex 7 of Section III of Part Three (WTO tariff quotas to be opened by the Competent Community Authorities) shall be amended with the tariff quotas and supplemented with the volumes shown in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 August 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 February 2007.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. MÜNTEFERING(1)  OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 129/2007 (OJ L 56, 23.2.2007, p. 1).(2)  See page 53 of this Official Journal.ANNEXNotwithstanding the rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, the wording for the description of the products is to be considered as having no more than an indicative value, the concessions being determined, within the context of this Annex, by the coverage of the CN codes as they exist at the time of adoption of the current Regulation. Where ex CN codes are indicated, the concessions are to be determined by application of the CN code and corresponding description taken together.PART THREETariff AnnexesCN code Description Duty rate0203 12 11 Cuts of domestic swine, fresh, chilled or frozen, with or without bone, excluding tenderloin presented separately A country allocated (Canada) tariff rate quota of 4 624 tonnes in quota rate of 233-434 EUR/tonne0203 12 11 Cuts of domestic swine, fresh, chilled or frozen, with or without bone, excluding tenderloin presented separately Implemented through Council Regulation (EC) No 711/2006 (OJ L 124, 11.5.2006, p. 1)ex02031955 Boneless loins and hams of domestic swine, fresh, chilled or frozen Implemented through Council Regulation (EC) No 711/2006 (OJ L 124, 11.5.2006, p. 1)0207 11 10 Chicken carcass, fresh, chilled or frozen Implemented through Council Regulation (EC) No 711/2006 (OJ L 124, 11.5.2006, p. 1)0207 13 10 Chicken cuts, fresh, chilled or frozen Implemented through Council Regulation (EC) No 711/2006 (OJ L 124, 11.5.2006, p. 1)0207 14 10 Boneless cuts of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, frozen Implemented through Council Regulation (EC) No 711/2006 (OJ L 124, 11.5.2006, p. 1)0207 24 10 Turkey meat, fresh, chilled or frozen Implemented through Council Regulation (EC) No 711/2006 (OJ L 124, 11.5.2006, p. 1)Cuts of turkey, frozen Implemented through Council Regulation (EC) No 711/2006 (OJ L 124, 11.5.2006, p. 1)0207 27 10 Boneless0207 27 20 Halves or quarters0207 27 80 Other0402 10 19 Skimmed milk powder Implemented through Council Regulation (EC) No 1839/2006 (OJ L 355, 15.12.2006, p. 1)2204 29 65 Wine of fresh grapes (other than sparkling wine and quality wine produced in specified regions) of an actual alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 13 % vol., in containers holding more than 2 litres Implemented through Council Regulation (EC) No 1839/2006 (OJ L 355, 15.12.2006, p. 1)2204 21 79 Wine of fresh grapes (other than sparkling wine and quality wine produced in specified regions) of an actual alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 13 % vol., in containers holding 2 litres or less Implemented through Council Regulation (EC) No 1839/2006 (OJ L 355, 15.12.2006, p. 1)2205 90 10 Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes flavoured with plants or aromatic substances, of an actual alcoholic strength by volume of 18 % vol. or less, in containers holding more than 2 litres Implemented through Council Regulation (EC) No 1839/2006 (OJ L 355, 15.12.2006, p. 1)2008 20 11 Preserved pineapples, citrus fruit, pears, apricots, cherries, peaches and strawberries Implemented through Council Regulation (EC) No 711/2006 (OJ L 124, 11.5.2006, p. 1)1003 00 Barley Implemented through Council Regulation (EC) No 711/2006 (OJ L 124, 11.5.2006, p. 1)1001 90 99 Soft wheat Expansion of 853 tonnes of Canada's existing country allocation in the EC tariff rate quota, in quota rate of 12 EUR/tonnes1005 90 00 Maize Implemented through Council Regulation (EC) No 711/2006 (OJ L 124, 11.5.2006, p. 1)2309 10 13 Dog and cat food Implemented through Council Regulation (EC) No 711/2006 (OJ L 124, 11.5.2006, p. 1)2309 90 31 Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding Open a tariff rate quota 2 700 tonnes (erga omnes) in EC tariff rate quota, in quota rate of 7 %The exact tariff description of the EC-15 shall apply to all tariff lines and quotas above. +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;Canada;Newfoundland;Quebec;trade agreement (EU);EC trade agreement;Combined Nomenclature;CN,21 +29621,"2005/738/EC: Commission Decision of 14 September 2005 on the clearance of the accounts of certain paying agencies in Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden and the United Kingdom concerning expenditure financed by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF), Guarantee Section, for the 2003 financial year (notified under document number C(2005) 3442). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (1), and in particular Article 7(3) thereof,After consulting the Fund Committee,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2004/451/EC of 29 April 2004 on the clearance of the accounts of Member States’ expenditure financed by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF), Guarantee Section, for the 2003 financial year (2), cleared the accounts of all the paying agencies except for the Belgian paying agencies ALT, ALP and BIRB, the German paying agencies Baden Württemberg, Bayern StMELF, Bayern-Umwelt, Berlin, Hamburg and Niedersachsen, the Spanish paying agency Navarra, the French paying agencies CNASEA, FIRS, OFIVAL, ONIC, ONIFLHOR, ONIOL, ONIVINS and SDE, the Luxembourg paying agency ministère de l’agriculture, the Dutch paying agencies HPA and Laser, the Portuguese paying agency INGA, the Swedish paying agency Swedish Board of Agriculture and the United Kingdom paying agencies CCW, DARD, FC, NAW, RPA and SEERAD.(2) Following the transmission of new information by Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden and the United Kingdom, and after additional checks, the Commission can now take a decision on the veracity, completeness, and accuracy of the accounts submitted by the Belgian paying agencies ALT, ALP and BIRB, the German paying agencies Baden Württemberg, Bayern StMELF, Berlin, Hamburg and Niedersachsen, Spanish paying agency Navarra, the French paying agencies CNASEA, FIRS, OFIVAL, ONIC, ONIFLHOR, ONIOL, ONIVINS and SDE, the Luxembourg paying agency ministère de l’agriculture, the Dutch paying agencies HPA and Laser, the Portuguese paying agency INGA, the Swedish paying agency Swedish Board of Agriculture and the United Kingdom paying agencies CCW, FC, RPA and SEERAD.(3) In clearing the accounts of the Belgian, German, Spanish, French, Luxembourg, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish and British paying agencies concerned, the Commission must take account of the amounts already withheld from Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden and the United Kingdom on the basis of Decision 2004/451/EC.(4) In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 this Decision is taken without prejudice to decisions taken subsequently by the Commission, excluding from Community financing expenditure not effected in accordance with Community rules,. The accounts of the Belgian paying agencies ALT, ALP and BIRB, the German paying agencies Baden Württemberg, Bayern StMELF, Berlin, Hamburg and Niedersachsen, the Spanish paying agency Navarra, the French paying agencies CNASEA, FIRS, OFIVAL, ONIC, ONIFLHOR, ONIOL, ONIVINS and SDE, the Luxembourg paying agency ministère de l’agriculture, the Dutch paying agencies HPA and Laser, the Portuguese paying agency INGA, the Swedish paying agency Swedish Board of Agriculture and the United Kingdom paying agencies CCW, FC, RPA and SEERAD concerning expenditure financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section for the 2003 financial year are hereby cleared.The amounts which are recoverable from, or payable to, each of the Member States concerned in accordance with this Decision are set out in the Annex. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Portuguese Republic, the Kingdom of Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 14 September 2005.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103.(2)  OJ L 155, 30.4.2004, p. 123.ANNEX ICLEARANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF PAYING AGENCIES 2003 FINANCIAL YEARAmount to be recovered from or paid to the Member StateMember State Expenditure in the 2003 financial year Reductions and suspensions for the entire financial year Total including suspensions and reductions Advances paid to the Member State for the financial year Amount to be recovered from (–) or paid to (+) the Member State Amount recovered from (–) or paid to (+) the Member State under Decision 2004/451/EC Amount to be recovered from (–) or paid to (+) the Member State under this DecisionCleared Disjoined Total a + b= expenditure declared in the annual declaration = expenditure declared in the monthly declarationa b c = a + b d e = c + d f g = e – f h i = g – hBE EUR 1 016 945 603,26 0,00 1 016 945 603,26 – 17 989,43 1 016 927 613,83 1 016 959 814,40 – 32 200,57 – 32 119,73 – 80,84DE EUR 5 821 140 790,97 22 317 594,43 5 843 458 385,40 – 332 346,61 5 843 126 038,79 5 843 311 780,61 – 185 741,82 – 185 741,82 0,00ES EUR 6 473 878 264,21 0,00 6 473 878 264,21 – 16 797 763,08 6 457 080 501,13 6 459 067 545,01 – 1 987 043,88 – 1 987 043,88 0,00FR EUR 10 425 389 800,61 0,00 10 425 389 800,61 – 5 675 864,78 10 419 713 935,83 10 419 067 788,02 646 147,81 – 728 491,58 1 374 639,39LU EUR 44 329 012,92 0,00 44 329 012,92 – 2 595 118,16 41 733 894,76 43 257 600,06 – 1 523 705,30 – 1 523 705,30 0,00NL EUR 1 360 466 615,75 0,00 1 360 466 615,75 – 1 296 238,97 1 359 170 376,78 1 359 713 294,61 – 542 917,83 – 644 855,06 101 937,23PT EUR 849 829 960,52 0,00 849 829 960,52 – 121 895,47 849 708 065,05 849 546 984,03 161 081,02 – 22 328,37 183 409,39SE SEK 7 905 413 840,22 0,00 7 905 413 840,22 5 834 913,34 7 911 248 753,56 7 911 261 488,75 – 12 735,19 0,00 – 12 735,19UK GBP 2 288 574 374,19 362 543 530,76 2 651 117 904,95 – 33 953 582,84 2 617 164 322,11 2 639 372 167,88 – 22 207 845,77 – 22 427 320,95 219 475,181. To calculate the amount to be recovered from or paid to the Member State, the amount considered is either the total of the annual declaration for cleared expenditure (column a) or the aggregate of the monthly declarations for disjoined expenditure (column b).2. The reductions and suspensions are those taken into account in the system of advances, to which are added, in particular, corrections for failure to meet the payment deadlines established in August, September and October 2003.ANNEX IICLEARANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF PAYING AGENCIES 2003 FINANCIAL YEARList of paying agencies whose accounts remain disjoined and will be covered by a later decisionMember State Paying agencyGermany Bayern UmweltUnited Kingdom DARDUnited Kingdom NAW +",France;French Republic;Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;Benelux countries;closing of accounts;clearance of accounts;rendering of accounts;Spain;Kingdom of Spain;EAGGF Guarantee Section;EAGGF Guarantee Section aid,21 +9589,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3027/91 of 14 October 1991 amending the list annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 55/87 establishing the list of vessels exceeding eight metres length overall permitted to us beam trawls within certain areas of the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3094/86 of 7 October 1986 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 4056/89 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 55/87 of 30 December 1986 establishing the list of vessels exceeding eight metres length overall permitted to use beam trawls within certain areas of the Community (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2962/91 (4), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas the Dutch and German authorities have requested replacement in the list annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 55/87 of 2 vessels that no longer meet the requirements laid down in Article 1 (2) of that Regulation; whereas the national authorities have provided all the information in support of the request required pursuant to Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 55/87; whereas scrutiny of this information shows that the requirements of the Regulation are met; whereas the vessels in question should be replaced in the list,. The Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 55/87 is amended as indicated in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 October 1991. For the CommissionManuel MARÍNVice-President(1) OJ No L 288, 11. 10. 1986, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 389, 30. 12. 1989, p. 75. (3) OJ No L 8, 10. 1. 1987, p. 1. (4) OJ No L 282, 10. 10. 1991, p. 11. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;fishing vessel;factory ship;fishing boat;transport vessel;trawler;fishing regulations;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;fishing net;drag-net;mesh of fishing nets;trawl,21 +33946,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 178/2007 of 22 February 2007 fixing the export refunds on cereal-based compound feedingstuffs. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 september 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 provides that the difference between quotations or prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1 of that Regulation and prices for those products within the Community may be covered by an export refund.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1517/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 as regards the arrangements for the export and import of compound feedingstuffs based on cereals and amending Regulation (EC) No 1162/95 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice (2) in Article 2 lays down general rules for fixing the amount of such refunds.(3) That calculation must also take account of the cereal products content. In the interest of simplification, the refund should be paid in respect of two categories of ‘cereal products’, namely for maize, the most commonly used cereal in exported compound feeds and maize products, and for ‘other cereals’, these being eligible cereal products excluding maize and maize products. A refund should be granted in respect of the quantity of cereal products present in the compound feedingstuff.(4) Furthermore, the amount of the refund must also take into account the possibilities and conditions for the sale of those products on the world market, the need to avoid disturbances on the Community market and the economic aspect of the export.(5) The current situation on the cereals market and, in particular, the supply prospects mean that the export refunds should be abolished.(6) The Management Committee for Cereals has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. The export refunds on the compound feedingstuffs covered by Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 and subject to Regulation (EC) No 1517/95 are hereby fixed as shown in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 23 February 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 February 2007.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/2005 (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 11).(2)  OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 51.ANNEXto the Commission Regulation of 22 February 2007 fixing the export refunds on cereal-based compound feedingstuffsProduct codes benefiting from export refund:2309 10 11 9000,2309 10 13 9000,2309 10 31 9000,2309 10 33 9000,2309 10 51 9000,2309 10 53 9000,2309 90 31 9000,2309 90 33 9000,2309 90 41 9000,2309 90 43 9000,2309 90 51 9000,2309 90 53 9000.Cereal products Destination Unit of measurement Amount of refundsMaize and maize products: C10 EUR/t 0,00Cereal products excluding maize and maize products C10 EUR/t 0,00NB: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1) as amended.C10 : All destinations. +",animal feedingstuffs;animal feedstuffs;animal fodder;animal weaning food;feedstuffs;milk-replacer feed;manufactured feedingstuffs;compound feedingstuff;industrial feedingstuffs;oil cake;protein feed;maize;cereal product;cereal preparation;processed cereal product;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund,21 +37809,"2010/185/CFSP: Political and Security Committee Decision Atalanta/2/2010 of 23 March 2010 on the appointment of an EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somalia coast (Atalanta). ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 38 thereof,Having regard to Council Joint Action 2008/851/CFSP of 10 November 2008 on a European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somalia coast��(1) (Atalanta), and in particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 6 of Joint Action 2008/851/CFSP the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander.(2) On 4 December 2009, the PSC adopted Decision Atalanta/8/2009 (2) appointing Rear Admiral Giovanni GUMIERO as EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somalia coast.(3) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Rear Admiral (LH) Jan THÖRNQVIST as the new EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somalia coast.(4) The EU Military Committee has supported that recommendation.(5) In accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the European Union which have defence implications,. Rear Admiral (LH) Jan THÖRNQVIST is hereby appointed EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somalia coast. This Decision shall enter into force on 14 April 2010.. Done at Brussels, 23 March 2010.For the Political and Security CommitteeThe ChairmanC. FERNÁNDEZ-ARIAS(1)  OJ L 301, 12.11.2008, p. 33.(2)  OJ L 327, 12.12.2009, p. 40. +",littoral;coast;piracy;air piracy;hijacker;hijacking of a ship;hijacking of an aircraft;piracy of the seas;appointment of staff;Somalia;deterrent;deterrent force;first-strike capacity;military intervention;aggression;military personnel;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union,21 +18615,"1999/356/EC: Commission Decision of 28 May 1999 on the temporary suspension of imports of peanuts and certain products derived from peanuts originating in or consigned from Egypt (Rev. 1) (notified under document number C(1999) 1382) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 93/43/EEC of 14 June 1993 on the hygiene of foodstuffs(1), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,After consulting the Member States,(1) Whereas peanuts originating in or consigned from Egypt have been found to be contaminated with Aflatoxin B1 at high levels; whereas sampling indicates serious and recurring aflatoxin contamination of peanuts originating in or consigned from Egypt;(2) Whereas the Scientific Committee for Food has noted that aflatoxins, in particular Aflatoxin B1, are carcinogenic substances and even at low doses, cause cancer of the liver and in addition are genotoxic;(3) Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1525/98(2), amending Regulation (EC) No 194/97 sets maximum levels for certain contaminants and in particular aflatoxins in foodstuffs; whereas these limits have been exceeded to an excessive amount in samples of peanuts originating in, or consigned from Egypt; whereas the limits for Aflatoxin B1 in ground nuts which are intended for direct consumption, and those which may be sorted or subject to further processing, are set in this Regulation at 2 and 8 parts per billion (ppb) respectively; whereas contamination of Aflatoxin B1 at levels as high as 485 ppb have been detected in peanuts from Egypt;(4) Whereas a full and effective refining process is known to remove aflatoxin contamination from peanuts, so that the resultant oil does not present a risk to the health of the consumer;(5) Whereas Egypt is a major exporter of peanuts to the Community and the exposure of the population to peanuts or peanut products contaminated with aflatoxin constitutes a serious threat to public health within the Community;(6) Whereas, it is necessary to suspend imports of peanuts and certain products derived from peanuts originating in, or consigned from Egypt; whereas, however, the importation of peanuts originating in or consigned from Egypt may still be permitted provided that such peanuts are subject to a full and effective refining process;(7) Whereas the Egyptian authorities were informed of unacceptably high aflatoxin levels in peanuts originating in or consigned from Egypt; whereas the improvements the Egyptian authorities indicated would be put in place have not materially reduced the levels of aflatoxin contamination;(8) Whereas these measures should be limited initially to a short period, and should be re-examined during this period, in order to verify with the Egyptian authorities, whether they are in a position to offer, in the future, guarantees permitting the lifting of the suspension of imports and its replacement with the establishment of special conditions, in accordance with Article 10(1), second indent of Directive 93/43/EEC,. 1. Member States shall subject to the exceptions in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article, suspend imports of:- peanuts falling within CN code 1202 10 90 in shell or 1202 20 00 shelled, whether or not broken,- roasted peanuts falling within CN code 2008 11 92 (in immediate packs of a net content exceeding 1 kg) or 2008 11 96 (not exceeding 1 kg)originating in or consigned from Egypt which are intended for human consumption or to be used as an ingredient in foodstuffs. Hereinafter referred to as the consignment.2. Consignments may be imported into the Community provided they are:- subjected to a full and effective refining process before being considered suitable for use as food or as a food ingredient,- are marked in a clearly visible and indelible fashion, in one or more Community languages with, ""This product must be refined before being used for human consumption"".3. Consignments which left Egypt prior to the entry into force of this Decision, may be imported into the Community provided they are presented at a Community entry point for importation within a period of 20 days from the entry into force of this Decision and, having been submitted to a sampling programme representative of the consignment, the sampling does not indicate the presence of aflatoxin at levels in excess of those foreseen in Regulation (EC) No 1525/98. The present Decision shall be re-examined within four months from its adoption, in order to verify the continuing need for the measures referred to in Article 1. Member States shall take the measures concerning imports necessary to comply with this Decision. They shall inform the Commission thereof. This Decision in applicable until 1 December 1999. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 May 1999.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 175, 19.7.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 201, 17.7.1998, p. 43. +",food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;groundnut;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;Egypt;Arab Republic of Egypt,21 +13169,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1892/94 of 27 July 1994 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2046/89 laying down general rules for distillation operations involving wine and the by-products of winemaking. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), and in particular Articles 35 (7), 36 (5), 38 (4), 39 (8), 41 (8), 42 (4) and 79 (2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (2),Whereas Article 2 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 2046/89 (3) provides that Member States may regard associations of wine-growers as producers for the purposes of compulsory distillation; whereas paragraph 4 of that Article provides for the submission of a report in that regard; whereas the proposed measures should be consistent with others which the Commission is to draw up in the near future; whereas, for that purpose, the deadline laid down in the abovementioned paragraph 4 should be postponed,. Article 2 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2046/89 is hereby replaced by the following:'4. Paragraph 3 shall apply until 31 August 1995.Before 31 March 1995, the Commission shall submit to the Council a report on the application of the said paragraph, accompanied, if necessary, by an appropriate proposal. The Council shall act on any measures to apply as from 1 September 1995.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 September 1994.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 July 1994.For the CouncilThe PresidentTh. WAIGEL(1) OJ No L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1891/94 (see page 42 of this Official Journal).(2) OJ No C 83, 19. 3. 1994, p. 53.(3) OJ No L 202, 14. 7. 1989. p. 14. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1567/93 (OJ No L 154, 25. 6. 1993, p. 41). +",producer group;producers' organisation;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;wine;vinification;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,21 +10844,"93/51/EEC: Commission Decision of 15 December 1992 on the microbiological criteria applicable to the production of cooked crustaceans and molluscan shellfish. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/493/EEC of 22 July 1991 laying down the health conditions for the production and the placing on the market of fishery products (1), and in particular Chapter V (II) (4) of the Annex thereto,Whereas, in accordance with Chapter IV (IV) (7) (c) of the Annex to Directive 91/493/EEC, manufacturers of cooked crustacean and molluscan shellfish products must carry out microbiological checks on their production at regular intervals in compliance with the standards to be laid down pursuant to Chapter V (II) (4) of that Annex;Whereas with a view to protecting public health, a bacterial contamination limit should be set beyond which the results may not be regarded as acceptable without the product being regarded in any way as toxic; whereas, where the acceptability limit is exceeded, manufacturers must investigate the causes thereof and establish corrective procedures in order to prevent any further occurrence;Whereas the methods of analysis will be laid down later in the light of the studies undertaken; whereas until then internationally recognized methods should be applied;Whereas the measures laid down in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The microbiological standards applicable to the production of cooked crustaceans and molluscan shellfish provided for in Chapter IV (IV) (7) (c) of the Annex to Directive 91/493/EEC are laid down in the Annex hereto. The microbiological standards shall be checked by the manufacturer during the manufacturing process and before the crustacean and molluscan shellfish products cooked in the processing plant approved in accordance with Article 7 of Directive 91/493/EEC are placed on the market. 1. Sampling programmes shall be established by the managerial staff of the processing plant in relation to the nature of the products (whole, shelled or shucked), the temperature and time of cooking and the risk evaluation, and shall meet the requirements of Article 6 of Directive 91/493/EEC.2. The programmes referred to in paragraph 1 shall contain, in the event of failure to comply with the standards laid down under headings 1 and 2 of the Annex hereto, an undertaking:- to notify the competent authorities of the findings made and the action taken with regard to unsatisfactory batches, as well as the measures provided for in the second indent below,- to review the methods of supervising and checking the critical points so as to identify the contamination source, and to carry out analyses more frequently,- not to market for human consumption batches found to be unsatisfactory on account of the discovery of pathogens or where the M value for Staphylococcus provided for under heading 2 of the Annex is exceeded. Pending the establishment of Community methods of microbiological analysis, the methods of analysis used to verify the microbiological standards laid down in the Annex hereto shall be scientifically recognized at international level and tested in practice. The method of analysis used must be recorded with the corresponding results. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 December 1992.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 15.ANNEX1. Pathogens"""" ID=""01"">Salmonella spp.> ID=""02"">Absent in 25 g n = 5 c = 0 "">In addition, pathogens and toxins thereof which are to be sought according to the risk evaluation, must not be present in quantities such as to affect the health of consumers.2. Organismus indicating poor hygiene (shelled or shucked products)"""" ID=""01"">Staphylococcus aureus> ID=""02"">m = 100M = 1 000n = 5c = 2""> ID=""01"">either: Thermotolerant coliform (44 °C on solid medium)> ID=""02"">m = 10M = 100n = 5c = 2""> ID=""01"">or: Escherichia coli (on solid medium)> ID=""02"">m = 10M = 100n = 5c = 1"">Where parameters n, m, M and c are defined as follows:n = number of units comprising the sample,m = limit below which all results are considered satisfactory,M = acceptability limit beyond which the results are considered unsatisfactory,c = number of sampling units giving bacterial counts of between m and M.The quality of a batch is considered to be:(a) satisfactory where all the values observed are 3m or less;(b) acceptable where the values observed are between 3m and 10m (= M) and where c/n is 2/5 or less.The quality of a batch is considered to be unsatisfactory:- in all cases where the values are above M,- where c/n is greater than 2/5.3. Indicator organisms (Guidelines)"""" ID=""01"">Mesophilic aerobic bacteria (30 °C)""> ID=""01"">(a) Whole products> ID=""02"">m = 10 000M = 100 000n = 5c = 2""> ID=""01"">(b) Shelled or shucked products with the exception of crabmeat> ID=""02"">m = 50 000M = 500 000n = 5c = 2""> ID=""01"">(c) Crabmeat> ID=""02"">m = 100 000M = 1 000 000n = 5c = 2"">These guidelines are to help manufacturers decide whether their plants are operating satisfactorily and to assist them in implementing the production monitoring procedures. +",processed foodstuff;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;mollusc;cephalopod;shellfish;squid;marketing standard;grading;food contamination;food contaminant;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp,21 +43259,"2014/159/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 20 March 2014 amending Decision 2006/593/EC as regards additional allocations from the European Social Fund to certain Member States in the framework of the Regional competitiveness and employment objective (notified under document C(2014) 1708). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions for the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (1), and in particular Article 18(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2006/593/EC (2), as amended by Commission Decision 2010/476/EU (3), fixed an indicative allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for the Regional competitiveness and employment objective for the period 2007 to 2013.(2) Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 was amended by Regulation (EU) No 1298/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) with a view to address the specific problems of unemployment, in particular youth unemployment, and poverty and social exclusion in those countries by adding a total envelope of EUR 125 513 290, in 2004 prices, under the European Social Fund.(3) Article 20 of Regulation (EU) No 1083/2006 as amended modifies the resources available for the Regional competitiveness and employment objective in order to increase the European Social Fund allocations of France, Italy and Spain by EUR 111 553 522 in 2013.(4) The indicative amounts of the commitment appropriations for the regions eligible to benefit from Structural Funds under the Regional competitiveness and employment objective should be revised for those Member States.(5) Decision 2006/593/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,. Annex I to Decision 2006/593/EC is replaced by the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 March 2014.For the CommissionJohannes HAHNMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25.(2)  Commission Decision 2006/593/EC of 4 August 2006 fixing an indicative allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for the Regional competitiveness and employment objective for the period 2007-2013 (OJ L 243, 6.9.2006, p. 32).(3)  Commission Decision 2010/476/EU of 30 August 2010 amending Decision 2006/593/EC fixing an indicative allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for the Regional competitiveness and employment objective for the period 2007-2013 as regards the Czech Republic and Slovakia (OJ L 232, 2.9.2010, p. 11).(4)  Regulation (EU) No 1298/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 as regards the financial allocation for certain Member States from the European Social Fund (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 256).ANNEX‘ANNEX IIndicative allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for the regions eligible for funding from the Structural funds under the Regional Competitiveness and Employment Objective for the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2013EURMember State Table 1 — Amount of appropriations (2004 prices)Regions eligible under the Regional competitiveness and employment objective Additional funding referred to in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 under point:10 16 20 23 25 26 28 29 32België/Belgique 1 264 522 294Česká republika 172 351 284 4 633 651 199 500 000Danmark 452 135 320Deutschland 8 273 934 718 74 812 500Éire/Ireland 260 155 399España 2 925 887 307 199 500 000 16 735 105France 9 000 763 163 99 750 000 69 715 759Italia 4 539 667 937 209 475 000 25 102 658Luxembourg 44 796 164Nederland 1 472 879 499Österreich 761 883 269 149 625 000Portugal 435 196 895Slovensko 398 057 758 7 006 030Suomi/Finland 778 631 938 153 552 511Sverige 1 077 567 589 215 598 656 149 624 993United Kingdom 5 335 717 800Total 37 194 148 334 11 639 681 199 500 000 369 151 167 149 624 993 224 437 500 199 500 000 209 475 000 99 750 000 111 553 522EURMember States Table 2 — Yearly breakdown of appropriations (2004 prices)2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013België/Belgique 180 646 042 180 646 042 180 646 042 180 646 042 180 646 042 180 646 042 180 646 042Česká republika 53 121 612 53 121 612 53 121 612 53 121 612 54 696 847 54 665 961 54 635 679Danmark 64 590 760 64 590 760 64 590 760 64 590 760 64 590 760 64 590 760 64 590 760Deutschland 1 192 678 174 1 192 678 174 1 192 678 174 1 192 678 174 1 192 678 174 1 192 678 174 1 192 678 174Éire/Ireland 37 165 057 37 165 057 37 165 057 37 165 057 37 165 057 37 165 057 37 165 057España 446 483 901 446 483 901 446 483 901 446 483 901 446 483 901 446 483 901 463 219 006France 1 300 073 309 1 300 073 309 1 300 073 309 1 300��073 309 1 300 073 309 1 300 073 309 1 369 789 068Italia 678 448 991 678 448 991 678 448 991 678 448 991 678 448 991 678 448 991 703 551 649Luxembourg 6 399 452 6 399 452 6 399 452 6 399 452 6 399 452 6 399 452 6 399 452Nederland 210 411 357 210 411 357 210 411 357 210 411 357 210 411 357 210 411 357 210 411 357Österreich 130 215 467 130 215 467 130 215 467 130 215 467 130 215 467 130 215 467 130 215 467Portugal 62 170 985 62 170 985 62 170 985 62 170 985 62 170 985 62 170 985 62 170 985Slovensko 59 287 258 57 274 995 54 915 823 51 153 834 55 518 251 58 543 272 68 370 355Suomi/Finland 133 169 207 133 169 207 133 169 207 133 169 207 133 169 207 133 169 207 133 169 207Sverige 206 113 034 206 113 034 206 113 034 206 113 034 206 113 034 206 113 034 206 113 034United Kingdom 762 245 400 762 245 400 762 245 400 762 245 400 762 245 400 762 245 400 762 245 400Total 5 523 220 006 5 521 207 743 5 518 848 571 5 515 086 582 5 521 026 234 5 524 020 369 5 645 370 692’ +",regions of France;regions of Italy;European Social Fund;ESF;ESF aid;principle of additionality;aid additionality;financing additionality;competitiveness;employment aid;employment premium;employment subsidy;commitment of expenditure;commitment appropriation;commitment authorisation;regions of Spain;Autonomous Communities of Spain;Spanish regions;regional aid;aid for regional development;aid to less-favoured regions,21 +14373,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1849/95 of 26 July 1995 Regulation (EEC) No 3105/88 laying down detailed rules for the application of compulsory distillation as provided for in Articles 35 and 36 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1544/95 (2), and in particular Articles 36 (6) and 47 (3) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3105/88 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3186/92 (4), sets the deadlines before which producers who are subject to the obligation contained in Article 36 must deliver to a distiller or manufacturer of wines fortified for distillation wines which have not been exported before those deadlines;Whereas some Community producers will be unable to export all the undistilled wines available to third countries before 31 July 1995 and are unable to deliver them to distilleries by the deadlines set; whereas the said deadlines should be postponed by one month therefore in order to enable them to comply with their obligations; whereas, however, pursuant to Article 36 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87, this derogation may not extend beyond the end of the current wine year;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Notwithstanding the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 3105/88, for the 1994/95 wine year:- the date '31 July` in the first paragraph of Article 7 is hereby replaced by '31 August`,- the date '31 July` in the first subparagraph of Article 8 (1) is hereby replaced by '31 August`,- the date '31 July` in the second indent of the first subparagraph of Article 8 (2) is hereby replaced by '31 August`,- the date '31 August` in Article 12 (1) is hereby replaced by '30 October`,- the date '30 November` in Article 13 (1) is hereby replaced by '31 December`. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 August 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission +",common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;wine;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;marketing year;agricultural year;export;export sale,21 +2226,"Council Regulation (EC) No 2246/97 of 10 November 1997 amending, for the third time, Regulation (EC) No 391/97 laying down, for 1997, certain measures for the conservation and management of fishery resources applicable to vessels flying the flag of Norway. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Regulation (EC) No 391/97 (2) allocates, for 1997, certain catch quotas to Norway in Community waters;Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Articles 2 and 7 of the Fisheries Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway (3), new consultations were held in order to adjust the total allowable catch (TAC) for plaice in ICES division IV once again;Whereas these consultations led to an agreement to set the TAC for plaice at 91 000 tonnes for 1997 and, inter alia, to adjust the corresponding Norwegian catch quota to 3 870 tonnes;Whereas these catch levels are fully consistent with new scientific advice which became available in May 1997;Whereas it is now necessary to implement these agreed measures and, inasmuch as the Norwegian catch quota for plaice is concerned, to amend Regulation (EC) No 391/97 accordingly,. In Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 391/97, the entry dealing with plaice shall be replaced by that given in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 November 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentE. HENNICOT-SCHOEPGES(1) OJ L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ L 66, 6. 3. 1997, p. 49. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1845/97 (OJ L 264, 26. 9. 1997, p. 5).(3) OJ L 226, 29. 8. 1980, p. 48.ANNEXNorwegian catch quotas for 1997>TABLE> +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Norway;Kingdom of Norway;ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches,21 +42357,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 136/2013 of 18 February 2013 excluding ICES Subdivisions 27 and 28.2 from certain fishing effort limitations for 2013, pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007 establishing a multiannual plan for the cod stocks in the Baltic Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007 of 18 September 2007 establishing a multiannual plan for the cod stocks in the Baltic Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks, amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 779/97 (1), and in particular Article 29(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Provisions for setting fishing effort limitations for the cod stocks in the Baltic Sea are set out in Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007.(2) On the basis of Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007, Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) No 1088/2012 of 20 November 2012 fixing for 2013 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Baltic Sea (2) has established fishing effort limitations for 2013 in the Baltic Sea.(3) According to Article 29(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007 the Commission may exclude ICES Subdivisions 27 and 28.2 from the scope of certain fishing effort limitations when the catches of cod were below a certain threshold in the last reporting period.(4) Taking into account the reports submitted by Member States and the advice from the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries, ICES Subdivisions 27 and 28.2 should be excluded in 2013 from the scope of those fishing effort limitations.(5) Regulation (EU) No 1088/2012 will apply from 1 January 2013. In order to ensure coherence with that Regulation, this Regulation should also apply from 1 January 2013.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,. The provisions of Article 8(1)(b), (3), (4) and (5) of Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007 shall not apply to ICES Subdivisions 27 and 28.2 in the year 2013. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2013.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 February 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 248, 22.9.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 323, 22.11.2012, p. 2. +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Baltic Sea;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;catch area;fishing controls;inspector of fisheries;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;catch by species,21 +42333,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 107/2013 of 5 February 2013 amending Annex I to Directive 2002/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum levels for melamine in canned pet food Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2002/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 May 2002 on undesirable substances in animal feed (1), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 2002/32/EC provides that the use of products intended for animal feed which contain levels of undesirable substances exceeding the maximum levels laid down in Annex I to that Directive is prohibited.(2) Information has been provided that melamine is used in the coating of cans containing pet food and can migrate into that pet food. Cans with the same coating are used for the canning of food and in accordance with the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) a scientific opinion on melamine in food and feed (2), a specific migration limit (SML) of 2,5 mg/kg for the canned food as such has been established by Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 of 14 January 2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (3) as amended by Regulation (EU) No 1282/2011 (4).(3) The Codex Alimentarius Commission has established maximum levels for melamine in feed and food (5) which are to apply to feed as sold, while the maximum levels established in Directive 2002/32/EC concern feed with a moisture content of 12 %.(4) Recently provided information has demonstrated that melamine can migrate in wet pet food from the can coating at a level above 2,5 mg/kg relative to a feed with a moisture content of 12 % but below the SML of 2,5 mg/kg in the wet pet food. In the light of this development in scientific and technical knowledge, it is appropriate to establish the maximum level of 2,5 mg/kg for melamine for canned wet pet food on a ‘as sold’ basis and this in line with what is foreseen for canned food.(5) Directive 2002/32/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and neither the European Parliament nor the Council has opposed them,. Annex I to Directive 2002/32/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 February 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 140, 30.5.2002, p. 10.(2)  EFSA Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM) and EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF); Scientific Opinion on Melamine in Food and Feed. EFSA Journal 2010; 8(4):1573. [145 pp.]. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1573. Available online: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/scdocs/doc/1573.pdf(3)  OJ L 12, 15.1.2011, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 328, 10.12.2011, p. 22.(5)  Report on the Thirty-Third Session of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme, Codex Alimentarius Commission, Geneva, Switzerland, 5-9 July 2010 (ALINORM 10/33/REP).ANNEXRow 7 of Section I of Annex I to Directive 2002/32/EC is replaced by the following:Undesirable substance Products intended for animal feed Maximum content in mg/kg (ppm) relative to a feed with a moisture content of 12 %‘7. Melamine (9)with the exception of— canned pet food— the following feed additives:- - guanidino acetic acid (GAA);- - urea;- - biuret.(1)  The maximum level is applicable to canned pet food as sold.’ +",food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;packaging product;bag;bottle;box;packaging article;packaging materials;receptacle;organic chemical;organic compound;pet food;cat food;dog food;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +336,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 220/83 of 25 January 1983 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2767/75 laying down general rules for the system of 'pilot products and derived products' enabling additional amounts to be fixed for pigmeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in pigmeat (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2966/80 (2), and in particular Article 13 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, for certain pigmeat products, the Common Customs Tariff has been amended by Regulations (EEC) No 2791/82 (3) and (EEC) No 3602/82 (4); whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2767/75 (5) should be correspondingly amended,. Regulation (EEC) No 2767/75 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 1 shall be replaced by the following:'Article 1The pilot products and the derived products relating to each of these products shall be as shown in the Annex.'2. Article 4 shall be deleted.3. Annex I shall be replaced by the Annex to this Regulation.4. Annex II shall be deleted. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 February 1983.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 January 1983.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. ERTL(1) OJ No L 282, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 307, 18. 11. 1980, p. 5.(3) OJ No L 295, 21. 10. 1982, p. 4.(4) OJ No L 376, 31. 12. 1982, p. 23.(5) OJ No L 282, 1. 11. 1975, p. 29.ANNEX'ANNEXList of pilot products and derived products in respect of the products specified in Article 1 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2759/751.2.3 // // // // // CCT heading No // Description // // // // // // // Pilot Product // 02.01 A III a) 1 // Meat of domestic swine in whole carcases or half-carcases // Derived products // 02.01 A III a) // Meat of domestic swine, fresh, chilled or frozen: // // // 6. Other: // // // bb) Other // // 02.06 B I a) // Meat of domestic swine, salted or in brine: // // // 7. Other // // 02.06 B I b) // Meat of domestic swine, dried or smoked: // // // 5. Other // Pilot product // 02.01 A III a) 2 // Legs and parts thereof // Derived products // 02.01 A III a) // Meat of domestic swine, fresh, chilled or frozen: // // // 6. Other: // // // bb) Other // // 02.06 B I a) // Meat of domestic swine, salted or in brine: // // // 7. Other // // 02.06 B I b) // Meat of domestic swine, dried or smoked: // // // 1. Legs an parts thereof // // // 5. Other // // 16.01 // Sausages and the like, of meat, meat offal or animal blood: // // B // Other: // // I // Sausages, dry or for spreading, uncooked // // 16.02 // Other prepared or preserved meat or meat offal: // // B // Other: // // III // Other: // // a) 2 // Containing meat or offal of domestic swine, and containing by weight: // // // aa) 80 % or more of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin: // // // 11. Hams, or loins, (excluding collars); parts thereof // // // 33. Other // Pilot product // 02.01 A III a) 3 // Fore-ends or shoulders, parts thereof // Derived products // 02.01 A III a) // Meat of domestic swine, fresh, chilled or frozen: // // // 6. Other: // // // bb) Other // // 02.06 B I a) // Meat of domestic swine, salted or in brine: // // // 7. Other // // 02.06 B I b) // Meat of domestic swine, dried or smoked: // // // 2. Fore-ends or shoulders, parts thereof // // // 5. Other // // // // // CCT heading No // Description // // // // // // 16.01 // Sausages and the like, of meat, meat offal or animal blood: // // B // Other: // // I // Sausages, dry or for spreading, uncooked // // II // Other // // 16.02 // Other prepared or preserved meat or meat offal: // // B // Other: // // III // Other: // // a) 2 // Containing meat or offal of domestic swine, and containing by weight: // // // aa) 80 % or more of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin: // // // 22. Collars or shoulders, parts thereof // // // 33. Other // // // bb) 40 % or more but less than 80 % of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin // // // cc) Less than 40 % of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin // Pilot product // 02.01 A III a) 4 // Loins and parts thereof // Derived products // 02.01 A III a) // Meat of domestic swine, fresh, chilled or frozen: // // // 6. Other: // // // bb) Other // // 02.06 B I a) // Meat of domestic swine, salted or in brine: // // // 7. Other // // 02.06 B I b) // Meat of domestic swine, dried or smoked: // // // 3. Loins and parts thereof // // // 5. Other // // 16.02 // Other prepared or preserved meat or meat offal: // // B // Other: // // III // Other: // // a) 2 // Containing meat or offal of domestic swine, and containing by weight: // // // aa) 80 % or more of meat of offal of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin: // // // 11. Hams, or loins (excluding collars); parts thereof // Pilot product // 02.01 A III a) 5 // Bellies and parts thereof // Derived products // 02.01 A III a) // Meat of domestic swine, fresh, chilled or frozen: // // // 6. Other: // // // bb) Other // // 02.06 B I a) // Meat of domestic swine, salted or in brine: // // // 7. Other // // 02.06 B I b) // Meat of domestic swine, dried or smoked: // // // 4. Bellies and parts thereof // // // 5. Other // // // // // CCT heading No // Description // // // // // // 16.02 // Other prepared or preserved meat or meat offal: // // B // Other: // // III // Other: // // a) 2 // Containing meat or offal of domestic swine, and containing by weight: // // // bb) 40 % or more but less than 80 % of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin // // // cc) Less than 40 % of meat or offal of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin // Pilot products // 02.05 A I // Subcutaneous pig fat, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted or in brine // Derived products // 02.05 A II // Subcutaneous pig fat, dried or smoked // // 02.05 B // Pig fat, other than that falling within subheading A // // 16.01 // Sausages and the like, of meat, meat offal or animal blood: // // B // Other: // // I // Sausages, dry or for spreading, uncooked // // II // Other // // 16.02 // Other prepared or preserved meat or meat offal: // // B // Other: // // III // Other: // // a) 2 // Containing meat or offal of domestic swine, and containing by weight: // // // aa) 80 % or more of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin: // // // 33. Other // // // bb) 40 % or more but less than 80 % of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin // // // cc) Less than 40 % of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin // Pilot product // 02.06 B I a) 1 // Bacon sides or spencers // Derived products // 02.06 B I a) // Meat of domestic swine, salted or in brine: // // // 2. 3/4 sides or middles // // // 7. Other // // 02.06 B I b) // Meat of domestic swine, dried or smoked: // // // 1. Hams and parts thereof // // // 2. Fore-ends or shoulders; parts thereof // // // 3. Loins and parts thereof // // // 4. Bellies and parts thereof // // // 5. Other' // // // +",agricultural levy;agricultural customs duty;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;pigmeat;pork,21 +688,"Council Directive 76/207/EEC of 9 February 1976 on the implementation of the principle of equal treatment for men and women as regards access to employment, vocational training and promotion, and working conditions. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),Whereas the Council, in its resolution of 21 January 1974 concerning a social action programme (3), included among the priorities action for the purpose of achieving equality between men and women as regards access to employment and vocational training and promotion and as regards working conditions, including pay;Whereas, with regard to pay, the Council adopted on 10 February 1975 Directive 75/117/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the application of the principle of equal pay for men and women (4);Whereas Community action to achieve the principle of equal treatment for men and women in respect of access to employment and vocational training and promotion and in respect of other working conditions also appears to be necessary ; whereas, equal treatment for male and female workers constitutes one of the objectives of the Community, in so far as the harmonization of living and working conditions while maintaining their improvement are inter alia to be furthered ; whereas the Treaty does not confer the necessary specific powers for this purpose;Whereas the definition and progressive implementation of the principle of equal treatment in matters of social security should be ensured by means of subsequent instruments,. 1. The purpose of this Directive is to put into effect in the Member States the principle of equal treatment for men and women as regards access to employment, including promotion, and to vocational training and as regards working conditions and, on the conditions referred to in paragraph 2, social security. This principle is herinafter referred to as ""the principle of equal treatment.""2. With a view to ensuring the progressive implementation of the principle of equal treatment in matters of social security, the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, will adopt provisions defining its substance, its scope and the arrangements for its application. 1. For the purposes of the following provisions, the principle of equal treatment shall mean that there shall be no discrimination whatsover on grounds of sex either directly or indirectly by reference in particular to marital or family status.2. This Directive shall be without prejudice to the right of Member States to exclude from its field of application those occupational activities and, where appropriate, the training leading thereto, for which, by reason of their nature or the context in which they are carried out, the sex of the worker constitutes a determining factor.3. This Directive shall be without prejudice to provisions concerning the protection of women, particularly as regards pregnancy and maternity.4. This Directive shall be without prejudice to measures to promote equal opportunity for men and women, in particular by removing existing inequalities which affect women's opportunities in the areas referred to in Article 1 (1). (1)OJ No C 111, 20.5.1975, p. 14. (2)OJ No C 286, 15.12.1975, p. 8. (3)OJ No C 13, 12.2.1974, p. 1. (4)OJ No L 45, 19.2.1975, p. 19. 1. Application of the principle of equal treatment means that there shall be no discrimination whatsover on grounds of sex in the conditions, including selection criteria, for access to all jobs or posts, whatever the sector or branch of activity, and to all levels of the occupational hierarchy.2. To this end, Member States shall take the measures necessary to ensure that: (a) any laws, regulations and administrative provisions contrary to the principle of equal treatment shall be abolished;(b) any provisions contrary to the principle of equal treatment which are included in collective agreements, individual contracts of employment, internal rules of undertakings or in rules governing the independent occupations and professions shall be, or may be declared, null and void or may be amended;(c) those laws, regulations and administrative provisions contrary to the principle of equal treatment when the concern for protection which originally inspired them is no longer well founded shall be revised ; and that where similar provisions are included in collective agreements labour and management shall be requested to undertake the desired revision. Application of the principle of equal treatment with regard to access to all types and to all levels, of vocational guidance, vocational training, advanced vocational training and retraining, means that Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that: (a) any laws, regulations and administrative provisions contrary to the principle of equal treatment shall be abolished;(b) any provisions contrary to the principle of equal treatment which are included in collective agreements, individual contracts of employment, internal rules of undertakings or in rules governing the independent occupations and professions shall be, or may be declared, null and void or may be amended;(c) without prejudice to the freedom granted in certain Member States to certain private training establishments, vocational guidance, vocational training, advanced vocational training and retraining shall be accessible on the basis of the same criteria and at the same levels without any discrimination on grounds of sex. 1. Application of the principle of equal treatment with regard to working conditions, including the conditions governing dismissal, means that men and women shall be guaranteed the same conditions without discrimination on grounds of sex.2. To this end, Member States shall take the measures necessary to ensure that: (a) any laws, regulations and administrative provisions contrary to the principle of equal treatment shall be abolished;(b) any provisions contrary to the principle of equal treatment which are included in collective agreements, individual contracts of employment, internal rules of undertakings or in rules governing the independent occupations and professions shall be, or may be declared, null and void or may be amended;(c) those laws, regulations and administrative provisions contrary to the principle of equal treatment when the concern for protection which originally inspired them is no longer well founded shall be revised ; and that where similar provisions are included in collective agreements labour and management shall be requested to undertake the desired revision. Member States shall introduce into their national legal systems such measures as are necessary to enable all persons who consider themselves wronged by failure to apply to them the principle of equal treatment within the meaning of Articles 3, 4 and 5 to pursue their claims by judicial process after possible recourse to other competent authorities. Member States shall take the necessary measures to protect employees against dismissal by the employer as a reaction to a complaint within the undertaking or to any legal proceedings aimed at enforcing compliance with the principle of equal treatment. Member States shall take care that the provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive, together with the relevant provisions already in force, are brought to the attention of employees by all appropriate means, for example at their place of employment. 1. Member States shall put into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary in order to comply with this Directive within 30 months of its notification and shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.However, as regards the first part of Article 3 (2) (c) and the first part of Article 5 (2) (c), Member States shall carry out a first examination and if necessary a first revision of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions referred to therein within four years of notification of this Directive.2. Member States shall periodically assess the occupational activities referred to in Article 2 (2) in order to decide, in the light of social developments, whether there is justification for maintaining the exclusions concerned. They shall notify the Commission of the results of this assessment.3. Member States shall also communicate to the Commission the texts of laws, regulations and administrative provisions which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. 0Within two years following expiry of the 30-month period laid down in the first subparagraph of Article 9 (1), Member States shall forward all necessary information to the Commission to enable it to draw up a report on the application of this Directive for submission to the Council. 1This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 February 1976.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. THORN +",in-service training;further training and instruction;on-the-job training;staff training;promotion;career development;job access;access to the labour market;employment opportunity;job market;job perspective;gender equality;GII;equal rights of men and women;equality between men and women;gender disparity;gender equality index;gender equity;gender inequality;gender inequality index;working conditions,21 +18148,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1631/98 of 20 July 1998 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2392/86 establishing a Community vineyard register. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organisation of the market in wine (1) and in particular Article 80 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (2),Whereas the measures provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 2392/86 (3) should be sufficiently flexible to allow for adaptation to developments in the common organisation of the market in wine; whereas the technical difficulties encountered respectively by Spain, Greece and Portugal in setting up a vineyard register warrant an extension of the deadline provided for in Article 4(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2392/86,. The following sentence shall be added to the first subparagraph of Article 4(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2392/86:'The final date for establishment of the register shall be 31 December 1999 in Spain and 31 December 2000 in Greece and Portugal.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 July 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentW. MOLTERER(1) OJ L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1627/98. (See page 8 of this Official Journal).(2) OJ C 87, 23. 3. 1998, p. 17.(3) OJ L 208, 31. 7. 1986, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1596/96 (OJ L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 38). +",directory;vineyard;vine;vine variety;winegrowing area;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,21 +19796,"2000/405/EC: Commission Decision of 7 June 2000 amending Decision 95/196/EC on the long-term national aid scheme for agriculture in the northern regions of Finland (notified under document number C(2000) 1539) (Only the Finnish and Swedish texts are authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 142 thereof,Whereas:(1) Finland, acting in accordance with Article 143 of the Act of Accession, notified the Commission on 26 October 1994 of the aid scheme proposed under Article 142.(2) The aid scheme was approved by Commission Decision 95/196/EC(1), as amended by Decision 97/279/EC(2).(3) Finland requested the Commission on 15 May 1998, 28 July 1999, 11 January 2000 and 31 January 2000 to amend certain aspects of Decision 95/196/EC and subsequently presented additional information in support of its requests.(4) In the abovementioned letters Finland asked that it be allowed to base the calculation of overshoots in the meat sector on the sector as a whole when considering the production amounts of different meats before defining possible proportional reductions in the aid amounts for those sectors that have overshot their share. This is in conformity with the consumption and production trends of the different meats concerned and would not lead to any increase in total meat production.(5) Finland has requested the amendment of the provision introduced by Decision 97/279/EC regarding the separation of amounts in Annex III and IV for the poultry sector, in order to allow some flexibility in the number of livestock units and the aid payable inside the sector without amending either the level of the unit aid or the total aid admissible for the sector. This is in conformity with the principles of the aid scheme.(6) Finland has requested that the livestock unit coefficient for nanny goats in Annex V be increased to allow the total amount of aid admissible to be paid per livestock unit instead of partially paying it on the basis of the amount of milk produced. The possibility of paying aid partially on the basis of the amount of milk produced should be ended, by amending Annex III to refer to cow's milk only. This is in conformity with Decision 95/196/EC, as the total amount of aid for the sector remains unchanged.(7) Since in accordance with Article 4(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal(3) Finland has decided not to apply this upper limit under the common organisation of the market, it appears appropriate to remove this limit in respect of national aids as well.(8) Finland has requested that the livestock density applied in the case of suckler cows and male bovine animals should apply to those animals only. Since Commission Decision 2000/167/EC of 22 December 1999 approving a Finnish national aid programme implementing in particular Article 141 of the Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden(4) already provides for this possibility, the Commission considers this request to be justified in particular in order to avoid any discrimination between producers in different parts of Finland.(9) Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92(5) has been replaced by Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 of 17 May 1999 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops(6).(10) Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89(7), has been replaced by Council Regulation (EC) No 2467/98 of 3 November 1998 on the common organisation of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat(8).(11) Inclusion of the SLOM quantities allocated in 1997 and 1998 justify certain amendments to Annexes II, III and IV to Decision 95/196/EC.(12) Some technical corrections should be made to Annex III as regards the total aid admissible for horses and aid admissible for sheep and nanny goats, Annex IV as regards ""Other UAA"" and ""Total UAA"" and Annex VI as regards the grand total for potatoes for starch.(13) The national authorities should have the necessary time to prepare the annual information to be provided for the Commission.(14) Decision 95/196/EC should be amended accordingly.(15) In view of the nature and scope of the amendments, and at the request of Finland, this Decision should apply from 1 January 2000 with the exception of the amendments with regard to overshoots in the meat sector, which should apply from 1 January 1998, and with the exception of the amendments with regard to the entry for milk in Annex II and the entry for dairy cows in Annex IV, which should apply from 1 January 1999,. Decision 95/196/EC is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 3(2) is amended as follows:(a) Point (a) is replaced by the following:""(a) arable land: to the average number of hectares in the region which were sown in the period 1989 to 1991 to arable crops or, as the case may be, left fallow in accordance with a publicly funded compensatory scheme as referred to in Article 2(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999(9);"";(b) Point (d) is replaced by the following:""(d) suckler cows: to the individual ceilings allocated to each producer pursuant to Article 7(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999(10);"";(c) Point (e) is deleted;(d) Point (f) is replaced by the following:""(f) sheep and goats: to the individual limits allocated to producers pursuant to Article 10(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2467/98(11)."";(e) The second paragraph is replaced by the following:""Suckler cows and male bovine animals: The total number of animals qualifying for the aid shall be limited by the application of a stocking density on the holding of two livestock units (LU) per hectare of forage area.""2. Article 4(1)(a) is amended as follows:(a) Point (a) is replaced by the following:""(a) as part of the information provided pursuant to Article 143(2) of the Act of Accession, forward to the Commission each year before 1 June information on the effects of the aid granted and in particular on the trend in production and in the means of production qualifying for the aid, the trend in the economy of the regions concerned and the effects on the protection of the environment and the preservation of the countryside referred to in the fourth indent of the third subparagraph of Article 142(3) of the Act of Accession;""(b) The following sentences are added to point (c):""As regards meat products, the aid granted shall be reduced only in the event of an overrun of the total quantity of production of those products as defined in Annex II, in which case the subsequent net reduction in aid shall be in proportion to the overrun of products for which the overrun has occurred. In this context 'meat products' shall mean beef and veal, sheepmeat and goatmeat, pigmeat, poultrymeat and reindeer meat.""3. Annexes II, III.6, IV, V and VI are replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2000 with the exception of Article 1(2)(b) which shall apply from 1 January 1998, and of Article 1(3) in respect of the entry for milk in Annex II and the entry for dairy cows in Annex IV, which shall apply from 1 January 1999. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Finland.. Done at Brussels, 7 June 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 126, 9.6.1995, p. 35.(2) OJ L 112, 29.4.1997, p. 34.(3) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21.(4) OJ L 54, 26.2.2000, p. 44.(5) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 12.(6) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 1.(7) OJ L 289, 7.10.1989, p. 1.(8) OJ L 312, 20.11.1998, p. 1.(9) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 1.(10) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21.(11) OJ L 312, 20.11.1998, p. 1.ANNEX""ANNEX IIAs referred to in Article 2(2)Per product>TABLE>""""III.6. As referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 3(1), as from the year 2000>TABLE>""""ANNEX IVAs referred to in the second indent of the second subparagraph of Article 3(1)Quantities expressed in production factors>TABLE>""""ANNEX VAs referred to in the third indent of Article 3(1)Coefficients for conversion into LU>TABLE>""""ANNEX VIAs referred to in the first indent of the third subparagraph of Article 3(1)Community aid1. Animal products>TABLE>2. Crop products>TABLE>"" +",Finland;Republic of Finland;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;regulation of agricultural production;agricultural region;agricultural area;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,21 +17072,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2071/97 of 23 October 1997 fixing the single reduction coefficient for the determination of the provisional quantity of bananas to be allocated to each operator in categories A and B from the tariff quota for 1998 (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas pursuant to Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 of 10 June 1993 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1409/96 (4), depending on the annual tariff quota and the total reference quantities of operators as referred to in Articles 3 et seq. of the said Regulation, the Commission is to fix, where appropriate, a single reduction coefficient for each category of operators to be applied to operators' reference quantities to determine the quantity to be allocated to each for the year in question;Whereas on 4 April 1995 the Commission transmitted a proposal to the Council for a Regulation adjusting Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the volume of the annual tariff quota for imports of bananas into the Community following the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden; whereas, to date, the Council, despite the Commission's efforts, has not taken any decision on increasing the tariff quota on the basis of the abovementioned proposal;Whereas, without prejudging the measures to be decided by the Council, the reference quantities of category A and B operators for 1998 should be determined provisionally so that import licences can be issued for the first quarters of the year; whereas the reduction coefficient should be calculated for each category of operators referred to in Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 on the basis of a tariff quota of 2 200 000 tonnes and of the breakdown provided for in Article 19 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93;Whereas the total figure for the reference quantities thus calculated is 2 054 729 tonnes for all category A operators and 1 436 455 tonnes for all category B operators;Whereas the notifications made by the Member States pursuant to Article 5 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 concerning the total reference quantities calculated for the operators registered with them and the total quantities of bananas marketed in respect of each activity by those operators reveal that the same quantities marketed in respect of the same activity have been counted twice for different operators in several Member States;Whereas the use of the abovementioned figures as notified by certain Member States would lead, having regard to the quantities counted twice, to the determination of an excessively high single reduction coefficient which would penalize certain categories of operator; whereas, to avoid unfair treatment of certain operators, which would be difficult to rectify, the reduction coefficient should be determined on the basis of the notifications by Member States minus the quantities counted twice as assessed by the Commission;Whereas provision should be made for the immediate application of the rules laid down in this Regulation so that operators can benefit from them as soon as possible;Whereas the Management Committee for Bananas has not delivered an opinion within the time limit laid down by its chairman,. The provisional quantity to be allocated to each operator in categories A and B for the period 1 January to 31 December 1998 within the tariff quota referred to in Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 shall be calculated by applying to the operator's reference quantity, determined in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, the following single reduction coefficients:- for each category A operator: 0,712016,- for each category B operator: 0,459465. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.The provisions of this Regulation shall apply without prejudice to any adjustments resulting from further checks or to any measures to be adopted for the application of subsequent Council decisions.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 October 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) OJ L 181, 20. 7. 1996, p. 13. +",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota,21 +42266,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 6/2013 of 8 January 2013 amending Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC (1), and in particular Article 6(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 690/2009 (2), requires products, parts and appliances to comply with the environmental protection requirements of Annex 16 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (hereinafter ‘Chicago Convention’) as applicable on 20 November 2008 for Volumes I and II, except for its Appendices.(2) Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention has been amended since the adoption of Regulation (EC) No 690/2009 and Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 should therefore be amended accordingly.(3) The amendments to the environmental protection requirements of Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention introduced NOx production cut-off requirements and allow Contracting States to lay down transitional measures for their application.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are based on the opinion issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency in accordance with Article 17(2)(b) and Article 19(1) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 65(1) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008,. Amendment to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008In Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:‘1.   Products, parts and appliances shall comply with the environmental protection requirements contained in Amendment 10 of Volume I and in Amendment 7 of Volume II of Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention as applicable on 17 November 2011, except for the Appendices to Annex 16.’. Transitional measures1.   Until 31 December 2016, Member States may grant exemptions to the emissions production cut-off requirement established in point (d) of Volume II, Part III, Chapter 2, paragraph 2.3.2 of Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention, under the following conditions:(a) such exemptions shall be granted in consultation with the Agency;(b) exemptions may only be granted when the economic impact to the organisation responsible for manufacturing the exempted engines outweighs environmental protection interests;(c) in the case of new engines to be installed on new aircraft, exemptions shall not be granted for more than 75 engines per engine type;(d) when considering a request for exemption, the Member State shall take into account:(i) the justification provided by the organisation responsible for manufacturing the exempted engines, including, but not limited to, considerations of technical issues, adverse economic impacts, environmental effects, impact of unforeseen circumstances and equity issues;(ii) the intended use of the affected engines, namely whether they are spare engines or new engines to be installed on new aircraft;(iii) the number of new engines affected;(iv) the number of exemptions granted for that engine type;(e) when granting the exemption, the Member State shall specify as a minimum:(i) the engine’s type-certificate number;(ii) the maximum number of engines included in the exemption;(iii) the intended use of the affected engines and the time limit for their production.2.   Organisations responsible for manufacturing engines under an exemption granted in accordance with this article shall:(a) ensure that the identification plates on the affected engines are marked ‘EXEMPT NEW’ or ‘EXEMPT SPARE’, as relevant;(b) have a quality control process for maintaining oversight of and managing the production of affected engines;(c) provide, on a regular basis, to the Member State that granted the exemption and the organisation responsible for the design, details on the exempted engines which have been produced, including model, serial number, use of the engine, and aircraft type on which new engines are installed;(d) Member States that granted an exemption shall, without undue delay, communicate all data referred to in paragraph 1(d) and paragraph 2(c) to the Agency. The Agency shall establish and maintain a register containing such data and make it publicly available. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 January 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 199, 31.7.2009, p. 6. +",engine;combustion engine;environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;motor vehicle pollution;civil aviation;civil aeronautics;aircraft;aerodyne;aeronautical equipment;aeroplane;civil aircraft;civilian aircraft;commercial aircraft;passenger aircraft;plane;tourist aircraft;transport aircraft,21 +13560,"95/24/EC, ECSC, Euratom: Council Decision of 6 February 1995 amending the Council Decision of 6 December 1993 adopting the Council's Rules of Procedure, following the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 151 (3) thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 30 (3) thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 121 (3) thereof,. In Article 7 (4) of the Council's Rules of Procedure, the word 'six` shall be replaced by 'eight`.. Done at Brussels, 6 February 1995.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. JUPPÉ +",Finland;Republic of Finland;Council of the European Union;Council of European Ministers;Council of the European Communities;Council of the Union;EC Council;EU Council;European Union Council;accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;rules of procedure;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;Austria;Republic of Austria,21 +29422,"2005/321/EC: Council Decision of 14 April 2005 concluding consultations with the Republic of Guinea under Article 96 of the Cotonou Agreement. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000 (1), and in particular, Article 96 thereof,Having regard to the Internal Agreement on measures to be taken and procedures to be followed for the implementation of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement (2) and in particular Article 3 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The essential elements referred to in Article 9 of the Cotonou Agreement have been violated.(2) On 20 July 2004, pursuant to Article 96 of the Cotonou Agreement, consultations started with the ACP countries and the Republic of Guinea. On that occasion the Guinean authorities gave specific undertakings designed to remedy problems identified by the European Union and to implement them during a period of intensive dialogue lasting three months.(3) At the end of this period some substantive initiatives had been taken in respect of some of the undertakings referred to above and some undertakings had been met; nevertheless several important measures concerning essential elements of the Cotonou Agreement have not yet been taken,. Consultations with the Republic of Guinea pursuant to Article 96 of the Cotonou Agreement are hereby concluded. The measures specified in the annexed letter are hereby adopted as appropriate measures within the meaning of Article 96(2)(c) of the Cotonou Agreement. This Decision shall enter into force on the day it is adopted. It shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Decision shall expire on 14 April 2008. It shall be reviewed regularly at least every six months.. Done at Luxembourg, 14 April 2005.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. FRIEDEN(1)  OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3.(2)  OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 376.ANNEXSir,The European Union attaches great importance to the provisions of Article 9 of the Cotonou Agreement. The ACP-EU partnership is founded on respect for human rights, democratic principles and the rule of law; these being essential elements of the Agreement and thus forming the basis for relations between us.In this spirit, the European Union has been concerned by the deterioration of democracy and the rule of law, particularly after the constitutional referendum in 2001 and the parliamentary elections (2002) and presidential elections (2003). The European Union has also been concerned at the lack of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and the lack of good administrative, political, economic and financial governance.It considered that the political situation in Guinea constituted a violation of the essential elements set out in Article 9 of the Cotonou Agreement. In view of this Article and the political deadlock in Guinea, it decided on 31 March 2004 to open consultations under Article 96 of the Agreement in order to thoroughly review the situation and find a remedy if possible.These consultations began in Brussels on 20 July 2004. On that occasion several fundamental issues were addressed, and you were able to present your point of view and your analysis of the situation in your country. You also presented a memorandum containing an action plan for consolidating democracy, respect for human rights, the rule of law and good governance.Following the submission of that report a joint follow-up mission (EU Presidency and the Commission) went to Conakry and, in collaboration with EU Member States’ representatives on the spot, evaluated implementation of the undertakings.The European Union notes that the Guinean authorities showed great willingness both to continue and step up talks and to facilitate the EU follow-up mission. It also finds that you have taken promising initiatives in relation to some undertakings. In particular:Your government has shown willingness to resume political dialogue with political representatives with a view to revising electoral arrangements. The official ceremony marking the resumption of dialogue took place on 31 August 2004 and an inter-party coordination office was set up to facilitate dialogue.The Government confirmed its decision to organise local elections in June 2005 and to step up decentralisation. A number of draft legislative texts are being drawn up.The Government has confirmed its decision to organise parliamentary elections within the time limits set by the Constitution, i.e. in June 2007. However, the Government is willing to consider the possibility of bringing forward the election date.The Government also confirmed a timetable for liberalisation of the airwaves, which will take effect in June 2005.Finally, the Government confirmed sectoral reforms in the field of macroeconomic management together with a timetable for implementation.These initiatives will undoubtedly improve respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in your country. However, most of the undertakings are to be implemented over an extended period and it will be necessary to monitor the implementation of some of them over time, in particular in order to ensure the consolidation of democracy. In this connection, the European Union is anxious for the measures listed in your progress report on implementation of the memorandum of 30 September 2004 to be taken, in particular:1. Continuing national dialogue in order to review electoral arrangements and operational requirements in accordance with the Declaration on the Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa adopted by the African Union in Durban in 2002 (1), with a view to guaranteeing transparent and democratic electoral procedures.2. Continuing and consolidating the undertaking to comply with the laws on human rights and fundamental freedoms, in particular to allow political parties to exercise their rights and prerogatives to hold meetings, to demonstrate and to obtain access to State radio and television broadcasting.3. Liberalising the electronic media according to the timetable presented to the EU follow-up mission in October 2004 to allow private electronic media to be set up before the local elections.4. Organising local and parliamentary elections in line with the amended electoral arrangements.5. Continuing decentralisation.6. Continuing measures to enhance macroeconomic management and sectoral reforms.Following the consultations, and in the light of the undertakings given thus far and the measures still to be implemented, it has been decided that the following appropriate measures under Article 96(2)(c) of the Cotonou Agreement will be adopted.1. Cooperation financed from the unexpended balances of the sixth, seventh and eighth European Development Funds will continue for implementation of the undertakings given by Guinea in the context of these consultations, in particular decentralisation, liberalisation of the media and good economic governance.2. Cooperation financed from Envelope B of the ninth European Development Fund will also continue for implementation of the programmes directly aimed at improving the living conditions of the most disadvantaged sections of the population or victims of the subregional political crisis.3. Programmes to strengthen civil society (including non-organised forms), respect for and reinforcement of democracy, human rights and good governance and the emergence or consolidation of free media may also be supported.4. Contributions to regional projects will be considered on a case-by-case basis.5. Humanitarian operations, trade cooperation and trade-linked preferences will be continued.6. Support will be provided for preparation of the elections, either from the unexpended balances of the sixth, seventh and eighth European Development Funds or from Envelope B of the ninth European Development Fund once electoral arrangements guaranteeing a transparent and democratic electoral process based on the Declaration on the Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa have been established.7. Envelope A of the ninth EDF, has been reduced by EUR 65 million in line with the decision taken by the European Commission in the context of the mid-term reviews. The Cooperation Strategy and National Indicative Programme will be finalised with due regard for the situation in the country and these new financial perspectives. These documents will be signed and implemented once sufficient progress has been noted in the implementation of the undertakings given by Guinea, in particular as regards the preparation and holding of free and transparent local and parliamentary elections. The European Union will base its assessment on the following criteria in particular:(a) whether free and transparent local elections have been held and duly elected local authority executives have taken office;(b) whether electoral arrangements and operational requirements for parliamentary elections (including the date of the elections), based on the Declaration on the Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa have been established within the framework of political dialogue with the opposition forces.Regular reviews will have to be conducted by the Presidency of the European Union and the European Commission, the first to be held within the next six months.The European Union will continue monitoring the situation in Guinea closely for a period of 36 months. An enhanced political dialogue within the framework of Article 8 of the Cotonou Agreement will be conducted with your government with a view to consolidating democracy and the rule of law in particular through the holding of parliamentary elections as well as respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.The European Union reserves the right to amend the appropriate measures should the undertakings given by the Guinean authorities increase in pace or, alternatively, break down.I have the honour to be, Sir, yours faithfully,For the CouncilFor the Commission(1)  OAU/AU Declaration on the Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa, AHG Declaration 1 (XXXVIII). +",Guinea;Republic of Guinea;freedom of the press;decentralisation;centralisation;decentralization;cooperation policy;democracy;democratic equality;political pluralism;ACP-EU Convention;ACP-EC Convention;EDF;European Development Fund;rule of law;human rights;attack on human rights;human rights violation;protection of human rights;governance;e-governance,21 +12540,"94/835/EC: Commission Decision of 15 December 1994 approving the Single Programming Document for Community structural measures for improving the processing and marketing conditions for agricultural products in the Netherlands in respect of Objective 5a, covering the period between 1994 and 1999 (Only the Dutch text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 866/90 of 29 March 1990 on improving the processing and marketing conditions for agricultural products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2843/94 (2), and in particular Article 10 (a) thereof,Whereas on 27 April 1994 the Dutch Government submitted to the Commission the Single Programming Document referred to in Article 10 (a) of Regulation (EEC) No 866/90, supplemented by additional information sent on 18 October 1994; whereas that document contains the plans designed to improve the structures relating to the various product sectors referred to in Article 2 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 866/90 and the aid applications referred to in Article 10 (a) of that Regulation;Whereas the Single Programming Document meets the conditions of and contains the information required in Article 1 (3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 860/94 of 18 April 1994 on plans and applications, in the form of operational programmes, for aid from the Guidance Section of the EAGGF for investments for improving the processing and marketing conditions for agricultural and forestry products (3);Whereas the Single Programming Document was drawn up in agreement with the Member State concerned under the partnership as defined in Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (4), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2081/93 (5);Whereas the second indent of Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1866/90 of 2 July 1990 on arrangements for using the ecu for the purposes of the budgetary management of the Structural Funds (6), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 402/94 (7), provides that in Commission decisions approving Single Programming Documents, the Community assistance decided upon for the entire period and the annual breakdown thereof are to be set out in ecus, at prices for the year in which the decision is taken, and are to be subject to indexation; whereas the annual breakdown must be compatible with the progressive increase in commitment appropriations as set out in Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as amended; whereas the indexation is to be based on a single rate per year corresponding to the rates applied annually to the Community budget on the basis of the mechanisms for technical adjustment of the financial perspectives;Whereas Article 1 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (8), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 2730/94 (9), provides that the legal commitments entered into for measures extending over more than one financial year are to contain a time limit for implementation which must be specified to the recipient in due form when the aid is granted;Whereas, during the implementation of the Single Programming Document, the Member State is to ensure that the individual projects included therein will conform with the selection criteria for investments for improving the processing and marketing conditions for agricultural products currently in force, in application of Article 8 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 866/90;Whereas the investments in the dairy sector are only foreseen for new products or innovative technologies and that the investments have to contribute to processing the existing milk production without causing an increase in milk production;Whereas in order to ensure clarity over the whole of the conditions governing the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 866/90 in the Netherlands, this Member State will submit to the Commission, before 15 February 1995, a consolidated version of the Single Programming Document showing the agreement reached by the partnership, as set out within the document annexed to the present Decision (10); that this consolidated version must contain all the information required in accordance with Article 10 (a) of Regulation (EEC) No 866/90 and Articles 8, 9, 10 and 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88;Whereas Article 9 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 states that the Member States will supply the Commission with appropriate financial information to verify that the principal of additionality is complied with; that this verification should be made for the whole of the Objective 5 (a) measures in each Member State concerned; that the analysis of the information supplied or still to be supplied by the Dutch authorities does not yet allow this verification and therefore must be continued within the framework of partnership; that final verification of the respect of the principal of additionality is essential for the continuation of the award of EAGGF aid to the measures which are the subject of the present Decision;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Agricultural Structures and Rural Development,. The Single Programming Document for Community structural measures for improving the processing and marketing conditions for agricultural products in the Netherlands, covering the period from 1 January 1994 to 31 December 1999, is hereby approved. The sectors included for joint action are:- seeds,- potatoes,- flowers and plants,- sundry vegetables,- fruit and vegetables,- organic products,- meat,- milk products,- poultry and eggs. The assistance from the EAGGF granted in respect of that Single Programming Document shall amount to a maximum of ECU 39 206 642.The methods of approval of the financial assistance, including the EAGGF contribution to the sectors adopted for joint action, are specified within the implementation provisions and the financial plans annexed to the present Decision (11). For the purposes of indexation, the annual breakdown of the planned maximum overall allocation for assistance from the EAGGF shall be as follows:""ECU (1994 prices)"""" ID=""1"">1994> ID=""2"">6 534 440""> ID=""1"">1995> ID=""2"">6 534 440""> ID=""1"">1996> ID=""2"">6 534 441""> ID=""1"">1997> ID=""2"">6 534 440""> ID=""1"">1998> ID=""2"">6 534 440""> ID=""1"">1999> ID=""2"">6 534 441""> ID=""1"">Total > ID=""2"">39 206 642""> The budget commitment for the first tranche shall be ECU 6 534 440.The commitments for subsequent tranches shall be based on the financing plan for the Single Programming Document and on progress made in implementation. The Community assistance shall relate only to expenditure connected with operations covered by this Single Programming Document which have been the subject, in the Member State, of legally binding provisions and for which the necessary funds have been specifically committed by 31 December 1999 at the latest. The deadline for the entry in the accounts of expenditure on such measures shall expire on 31 December 2001. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.. Done at Brussels, 15 December 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 91, 6. 4. 1990, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 302, 25. 11. 1994, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 99, 19. 4. 1994, p. 7.(4) OJ No L 185, 15. 7. 1988, p. 9.(5) OJ No L 193, 31. 7. 1993, p. 5.(6) OJ No L 170, 3. 7. 1990, p. 36.(7) OJ No L 54, 25. 2. 1994, p. 9.(8) OJ No L 356, 31. 12. 1977, p. 1.(9) OJ No L 293, 12. 11. 1994, p. 7.(10) The Annexes are not published in the Official Journal.(11) The Annexes are not published in the Official Journal. +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;silviculture;forest management;forestry management;sylviculture;Structural Funds;reform of the structural funds;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;EAGGF;EC agricultural fund;European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund,21 +5418,"2012/383/EU: Political and Security Committee Decision EUPOL COPPS/1/2012 of 3 July 2012 on the appointment of the Head of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS). ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,Having regard to Council Joint Action 2005/797/CFSP of 14 November 2005 on the European Union Police Mission for Palestinian Territories (1) (EUPOL COPPS), and in particular Article 11(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Under Article 11(1) of Joint Action 2005/797/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising the political control and strategic direction of the EUPOL COPPS mission, including in particular the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.(2) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed the appointment of Mr Kenneth DEANE as Head of the EUPOL COPPS mission for the period from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013,. Mr Kenneth DEANE is hereby appointed as Head of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS), for the period from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.It shall apply from 1 July 2012.. Done at Brussels, 3 July 2012.For the Political and Security CommitteeThe ChairpersonO. SKOOG(1)  OJ L 300, 17.11.2005, p. 65. +",Palestine question;Arab-Israeli conflict;Israeli-Arab conflict;Israeli-Arab war;Israeli-Palestinian conflict;Palestinian question;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union;appointment of members;designation of members;resignation of members;term of office of members;EU police mission;EU police operation;EUPM;EUPOL;European Union police mission;European Union police operation,21 +5422,"2012/43/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 25 January 2012 authorising the Kingdom of Denmark to conclude agreements with Greenland and the Faroe Islands for transfers of funds between Denmark and each of these territories to be treated as transfers of funds within Denmark, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1781/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2012) 141). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1781/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 on information on the payer accompanying transfers of funds (1), and in particular Article 17 thereof,Having regard to the application from the Kingdom of Denmark,Whereas:(1) Launched in December 2006, Denmark in April 2011 completed its application for derogation under Article 17(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1781/2006 for the transfers of funds between Denmark and Greenland and between Denmark and the Faroe Islands.(2) In accordance with Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1781/2006, transfers of funds between Denmark and Greenland and between Denmark and the Faroe Islands have been provisionally treated as transfers of funds within Denmark since December 2006.(3) Member States were informed on 27 April 2011 that the Commission considered that it had received the information necessary for appraising the requests made by Denmark.(4) Neither Greenland nor the Faroe Islands form part of the territory of the European Union as determined in accordance with Article 52 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and Article 355 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) but form part of the currency area of Denmark. Greenland and the Faroe Islands therefore comply with the criterion set out in Article 17(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1781/2006.(5) Payment services providers in Greenland and the Faroe Islands participate directly in payment and settlement systems in Denmark, namely either Kronos or Sumclearing. They therefore comply with the criterion set out in Article 17(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1781/2006.(6) Both Greenland and the Faroe Islands have incorporated in their legal orders provisions corresponding to those of Regulation (EC) No 1781/2006, in particular, for Greenland through Act No 399 of 21 April 2010 on the information on the payer accompanying transfers of funds and Act No 6 of 19 May 2010 on the information on the payer accompanying transfers of funds, and for the Faroe Islands through Act No 467 of 17 June 2008 on the information on the payer accompanying transfers of funds, with amendments in Act No 579 of 1 June 2010.(7) Greenland and the Faroe Islands have issued legislation which contributes to the building of a sound anti-money laundering regime. In Greenland, this legislation consists particularly of the Royal Decree No 1034 of 30 August 2010 on Measures to Prevent Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism and the Act No 5 of 19 May 2010 on Measures to Prevent Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism. In the Faroe Islands, the anti-money laundering legislation comprises particularly the Royal Decree No 79 of 29 January 2010 on Measures to Prevent Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism and the Act on Measures to Prevent Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, Act No 56 of 9 June 2008 with amendments of 26 May 2010.(8) Greenland and the Faroe Islands have in place appropriate legislation to impose financial penalties vis-à-vis entities or persons listed by the United Nations or the European Union.(9) Therefore, both Greenland and the Faroe Islands have adopted the same rules as those established under Regulation (EC) No 1781/2006 and require their respective payment services providers to apply them, thus fulfilling the criterion set out in Article 17(1)(c) of that Regulation.(10) It is therefore appropriate to grant to Denmark the requested derogation.(11) The agreements to be concluded between Denmark and Greenland should make provision to ensure compliance with Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (2) and in particular Articles 25 and 26.(12) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing,. The Kingdom of Denmark shall be authorised to conclude agreements with Greenland and the Faroe Islands, to the effect that the transfers of funds between Denmark and Greenland and between Denmark and the Faroe Islands are treated as transfers of funds within Denmark for the purposes of Regulation (EC) No 1781/2006. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark.. Done at Brussels, 25 January 2012.For the CommissionMichel BARNIERMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 345, 8.12.2006, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31. +",Greenland;Faroe Islands;Faroes;financial agreement;Denmark;Kingdom of Denmark;capital transfer;financial transfer;credit transfer;direct credit;giro transfer;wire transfer;currency area;currency zone;dollar area;franc area;monetary area;sterling area;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +15563,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1300/96 of 5 July 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 1098/94 laying down the regional base areas applicable under the arable support system for producers. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2989/95 (2), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1098/94 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2391/95 (4), lays down the regional base areas applicable under the support system for producers of certain arable crops;Whereas, following an application from Portugal new base areas should be fixed in accordance with their regionalization plan, without thereby altering the relevant total base area;Whereas it is therefore necessary to amend Regulation (EC) No 1098/94;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Joint Management Committee for Cereals, Oils and Fats and Dried Fodder,. In the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1098/94 the figures relating to the regions indicated in the sector headed 'Portugal` shall be replaced by the figures in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 July 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 12.(2) OJ No L 312, 23. 12. 1995, p. 5.(3) OJ No L 121, 12. 5. 1994, p. 12.(4) OJ No L 244, 12. 10. 1995, p. 61.ANNEX>TABLE> +",leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;oleaginous plant;oil seed;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;cereals;regional aid;aid for regional development;aid to less-favoured regions,21 +21076,"2001/919/EC: Council Decision of 3 December 2001 on the conclusion of an Additional Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Interim Agreement between the European Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of the negotiations between the parties on reciprocal preferential concessions for certain wines, the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names and the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations for spirits and aromatised drinks. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133, in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2), and Article 300(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other, hereinafter referred to as the Stabilisation and Association Agreement, was initialled on 14 May 2001 and signed on 29 October 2001 at Luxembourg. Article 27(4) of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement provides that the trade arrangements to apply to wine and spirits products remain to be defined.(2) An Interim Agreement will ensure the development of trade links through the establishment of a contractual relation and shall implement as speedily as possible the provisions of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement on trade and trade-related matters. This Interim Agreement was initialled on 10 July 2001 and signed on 29 October 2001 at Luxembourg. Article 14(4) of the Interim Agreement repeats the commitment to a separate wine and spirits protocol.(3) In accordance with the Directives adopted by the Council on 13 November 2000, the Commission and the Republic of Croatia reached agreement on 20 April 2001 on new reciprocal trade concessions for certain wines and on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names and spirits designations. In order to ensure consistency within the overall stabilisation process, the results of these negotiations should be integrated into the framework of the Interim Agreement in the form of an Additional Protocol.(4) Provisions to adopt the implementing Regulations on preferential trade concessions provided for certain wines should be made by the Commission, assisted by the Customs Code Committee set up by Article 248a of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code(1), notwithstanding Article 62 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine(2). The Commission shall make the necessary amendments and technical adaptations to the implementing Regulations which might result from new preferential agreements, protocols, Exchanges of Letters or other acts concluded between the European Community and the Republic of Croatia, or which are necessary following the changes to the Combined Nomenclature and TARIC codes.(5) In order to facilitate the implementation of certain provisions of the Protocol, the Commission should be authorised to approve, on behalf of the Community, decisions amending the lists and the Protocols to the Agreement on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names (Annex II to the Protocol) and to the Agreement on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations of spirits and aromatised drinks (Annex III to the Protocol). In adopting these acts, the Commission should be assisted by the Management Committee for Wine set up by Article 74 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, on the one hand, and by the Implementation Committee for Spirit Drinks set up by Article 13 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 of 29 May 1989 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks(3) and the Implementation Committee for Aromatised wines set up by Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/1991 of 10 June 1991 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of aromatised wines, aromatised wine-based drinks and aromatised wine-product cocktails(4), on the other hand.(6) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(5),. The Additional Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Interim Agreement between the European Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of the negotiations between the parties on reciprocal preferential concessions for certain wines, the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names and the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations for spirits and aromatised drinks (hereinafter referred to as ""the Protocol""), is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision. 1. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Protocol on behalf of the Community, in order to express the consent of the Community to be bound.2. The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, make the notification of approval provided for in Article 3 of the Protocol. Provisions for the application of the tariff quotas for certain wines provided in Annex I to the Protocol, as well as amendments and technical adaptations to the implementing Regulations necessary following changes to the Combined Nomenclature codes and to the TARIC subdivisions or arising from the conclusion of new agreements, protocols, Exchanges of Letters or other acts between the Community and the Republic of Croatia, shall be adopted by the Commission according to the procedure set out in Article 4(2) of this Decision, notwithstanding Article 62 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999. 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Customs Code Committee set up by Article 248a of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92.2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period provided for in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. 1. For the purposes of the decisions of the Interim Committee concerning the establishment of lists of protected names provided for in Article 4(7) and Article 14(2)(a) of the Agreement on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names, the Community's position shall be established by the Council acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission.2. Without prejudice to paragraph 1, for the purposes of Articles 13 and 14 of the Agreement on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names, the Commission shall conclude the necessary acts amending the lists and the Protocol to the Agreement according to the procedure set out in Article 6(2) of this Decision. For all other cases coming under the above Articles, the Community position shall be established and presented by the Commission. 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Wine set up by Article 74 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, the management procedure laid down in Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period provided for in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. 1. For the purposes of the decisions of the Interim Committee concerning the establishment of lists of protected designations provided for in Article 4(5) and Article 14(2)(a) of the Agreement on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations for spirits and aromatised drinks, the Community's position shall be established by the Council acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission.2. Without prejudice to paragraph 1, for the purposes of Articles 13 and 14 of the Agreement on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations for spirits and aromatised drinks, the Commission shall conclude the necessary acts amending the lists and the Protocol to the Agreement according to the procedure set out in Article 8(2) of this Decision. For all other cases coming under the above Articles, the Community position shall be established and presented by the Commission. 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Implementation Committee for Spirit Drinks instituted by Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 and by the Implementation Committee for Aromatised Wines, Aromatised Wine-Based Drinks and Aromatised Wine-Product Cocktails set up by Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91.2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period provided for in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be one month.3. The Committees shall adopt their rules of procedure. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 3 December 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. Vandenbroucke(1) OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2700/2000 (OJ L 311, 12.12.2000, p. 17).(2) OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2826/2000 (OJ L 328, 23.12.2000, p. 2).(3) OJ L 160, 12.6.1989, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3378/94 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 366, 31.12.1994, p. 1).(4) OJ L 149, 14.6.1991, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2061/96 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 277, 31.10.1996, p.2).(5) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;association agreement (EU);EC association agreement;wine;alcoholic beverage;fermented beverage;spirituous beverage;Croatia;Republic of Croatia,21 +29235,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2221/2004 of 22 December 2004 establishing the allocation of export licences for cheese to be exported to the United States of America in 2005 under certain GATT quotas. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 30 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1847/2004 (2) opens the procedure for the allocation of export licences for cheese to be exported to the United States of America in 2005 under certain GATT quotas.(2) Article 20(3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 of 26 January 1999 laying down special detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 as regards export licences and export refunds in the case of milk and milk products (3) lays down the criteria to be applied for allocating provisional licences where applications for those licences are submitted in respect of a quantity of products in excess of one of the relevant quotas for the year in question. Following the enlargement of the Community on 1 May 2004, Article 20(3) of Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 also provides for transitional measures in respect of those criteria for the year 2005.(3) The demand for export licences for some quotas and product groups has shown a significant increase and exceeds, sometimes by far, the quantities available. This may lead to a substantial reduction in the quantities allocated per applicant, thereby reducing the efficiency and effectiveness of the scheme. In addition, where the quantities allocated to each operator are very small, experience has shown that there is a risk of an operator being unable in such circumstances to fulfil his obligation to export with the consequent loss of the security.(4) In order to deal with that situation, it is appropriate to apply a combination of the three criteria referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 20(3) of Regulation (EC) No 174/1999, taking into account the transitional measures provided for. In accordance with points (a) and (b) of that subparagraph, licences should be allocated in preference to applicants who have already been engaged in the United States of America, whose designated importers are subsidiaries and who have exported a quantity of the products concerned to that destination in the past. In addition, a reduction coefficient should be applied pursuant to point (c) of that subparagraph.(5) In the case of product groups and quotas for which the applications lodged are for quantities less than those available, it is appropriate, in accordance with Article 20(5) of Regulation (EC) No 174/1999, to provide for the allocation of the remaining quantities to the applicants in proportion to the quantities applied for. The allocation of such further quantities should be conditional upon the interested operator making a request and lodging a security.(6) Given the time limit for the implementation of this procedure, as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1847/2004, this Regulation should apply as soon as possible.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. 1.   Applications for provisional export licences lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1847/2004 in respect of the product groups and quotas identified by 16-Tokyo, 16-, 17-, 18-, 20- and 21-Uruguay, 25-Tokyo and 25-Uruguay in column 3 of the Annex to this Regulation shall be accepted, subject to the application of the allocation coefficients laid down in column 5 of that Annex, when they are submitted by:— applicants who show an export to the United States of America of the products in question during at least one of the preceding three years and whose designated importers are subsidiaries, or— applicants whose designated importers are deemed to be subsidiaries pursuant to point (b) of the second subparagraph of Article 20(3) of Regulation (EC) No 174/1999.Applications referred to in the first subparagraph shall be accepted, subject to the application of the allocation coefficients laid down in column 6 of the Annex, when they are submitted by:— applicants other than those referred to in the first subparagraph who show an export to the United States of America of the products in question during each of the preceding three years, or— applicants in respect of whom an historical performance is not required pursuant to point (a) of the second subparagraph of Article 20(3) of Regulation (EC) No 174/1999.Applications referred to in the first subparagraph shall be rejected when they are submitted by applicants other than those referred to in the first and second subparagraphs.2.   If the allocated quantity resulting from the application of paragraph 1 is less than 2 tonnes, applicants may withdrawn their application. In such cases, they shall notify the competent authorities within five working days of the entry into force of this Regulation whereupon their security shall be immediately released.The competent authority shall notify the Commission within eight working days of the entry into force of this Regulation, of the quantity for which applications have been withdrawn and for which the security has been released. Applications for provisional export licences lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1847/2004 in respect of the product group and quotas identified by 22-Tokyo and 22-Uruguay in column 3 of the Annex to this Regulation shall be accepted for the quantities requested.On further application of the trader within 10 working days of the entry into force of this Regulation and subject to the lodging of the security applicable, provisional export licences may be issued for further quantities subject to the application of the allocation coefficient laid down in column 7 of the Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 2004.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 186/2004 (OJ L 29, 3.2.2004, p. 6).(2)  OJ L 322, 23.10.2004, p. 19.(3)  OJ L 20, 27.1.1999, p. 8. Regulation last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1846/2004 (OJ L 322, 23.10.2004, p. 16).ANNEXIdentification of group in accordance with additional notes in Chapter 4 of the Harmonised Tariff Schedule of the United States of America Identification of group and quota Quantity available for 2005 (t) Allocation coefficient provided for under Article 1(1) Allocation coefficient provided for under Article 2Note No Group First subparagraph Second subparagraph(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)16 Not specifically provided for (NSPF) 16-Tokyo 908,877 0,1328738 0,0442913 —16-Uruguay 3 446,000 0,1194816 0,0398272 —17 Blue Mould 17-Uruguay 350,000 0,1534639 0,0511546 —18 Cheddar 18-Uruguay 1 050,000 0,8344371 0,2781457 —20 Edam/Gouda 20-Uruguay 1 100,000 0,1843369 0,0614456 —21 Italian type 21-Uruguay 2 025,000 0,1447704 0,0482568 —22 Swiss or Emmenthaler cheese other than with eye formation 22-Tokyo 393,006 1,193082122-Uruguay 380,000 1,250000025 Swiss or Emmenthaler cheese with eye formation 25-Tokyo 4 003,172 0,3713669 0,123789025-Uruguay 2 420,000 0,3198238 0,1066079 — +",cheese;GATT;General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;United States;USA;United States of America;export;export sale,21 +20680,"2001/141/EC: Commission Decision of 20 February 2001 for the implementation of a bluetongue vaccination programme in certain parts of the protection zone in Italy and the purchase by the Community of vaccine for this purpose (notified under document number C(2001) 424). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2000/75/EC of 20 November 2000(1) laying down specific provisions for the control and eradiction of bluetongue, and in particular Article 9(2),Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field(2), as last amended by Council Decision 2000/12/EC(3), and in particular Article 3(3) and (5),Whereas:(1) During the year 2000 bluetongue outbreaks were notified in different Italian regions: Sardinia, Sicily and Calabria.(2) Italian authorities informed the Commission on the 19 December 2000 that they intended to perform in 2001 a vaccination campaign in Calabria and Basilicate regions and in the province of Salerno.(3) The objective of this campaign is to prevent a spread of the discase on the rest of the territory of the Community by interrupting the virus circulation in the protection zone demarcated around the outbreaks in Calabria.(4) The amount of vaccine necessary to carry on this campaign is of 1700000 doses of monovalent bluetongue vaccine serotype 2.(5) No bluetongue vaccine is produced by the pharmaceutical industry based in the Member States.(6) The Onderstepoort Laboratory in South Africa is the only laboratory which may produce that type of monovalent vaccine (attenuated vaccine) with the serotype 2.(7) Pursuant to Article 3(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999(4), veterinary and plant health measures undertaken in accordance with Community rules shall be financed under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guaranteee Fund. For financial control purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of Council Regulation (CE) No 1258/1999 apply.(8) The financial contribution from the Community shall be granted provided that the actions planned are efficiently carried out and that the authorities supply all the necessary information within the time limits laid down.(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Italy will implement in spring 2001 a vaccination programme against bluetonge in Calabria and Basilicate regions and in the Salerno province. For the implementation of the programme referred to in Article 1 the financial assistance from the Community will cover the supply to Italy of 1700000 doses of monovalent vaccine serotype 2. The maximum cost of the measures referred to in Article 2 shall be up to EUR 140000. 1. For the vaccination programme referred to in Article 1 the Director-General of the Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection shall be authorised to make arrangements with Onderstepoort Laboratory in South Africa for the purchase of 1700000 doses of monovalent bluetongue vaccine (serotype 2).2. The arrangements referred to in paragraph 1 shall include the airfreight to Italy. The Commission may carry out on-the-spot checks in collaboration with the competent national authorities to ensure that the programme has been implemented.The Commission shall inform the Member States of the outcome of these checks. The financial contribution of the Community for the programme referred to under Article 1 shall be granted subjet to:(a) bringing into force by 1 April 2001 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions by the Member State concerned for implementing the programme,(b) forwarding a final report by 1 July 2001 at the latest on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred and the results attained,(c) implementing the programme efficiently, and provided that Community veterinary legislation has been respected. This Decisione is addressed to the Italian Republic.. Done at Brussels, 20 February 2001.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 74.(2) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19.(3) OJ L 3, 6.1.2001, p. 27.(4) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103. +",regions of Italy;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;vaccination;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,21 +15386,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 716/96 of 19 April 1996 adopting exceptional support measures for the beef market in the United Kingdom. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2417/95 (2) and, in particular, Article 23 thereof,Whereas Commission Decision 96/239/EC of 27 March 1996 on emergency measures to protect against bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) (3) prohibits the exportation of live bovine animals, or any part of them, from the United Kingdom to other Member States and their export to third countries as a result of the incidence of BSE in the United Kingdom; whereas the United Kingdom has prohibited the introduction of bovine animals of more than 30 months at the time of slaughter into the human food and animal feed chains; whereas these measures involve serious disturbances in the market of the United Kingdom; whereas it is therefore necessary to take exceptional measures to support this market; whereas it is appropriate to establish a Community co-financed scheme authorizing the United Kingdom to purchase the animals covered by the abovementioned prohibition with a view to killing and subsequently destroying them;Whereas, in view of the extent of the disease, in particular, of its probable duration, and consequently of the magnitude of the efforts needed to support the market, it would be appropriate for such efforts to be shared by the Community and the United Kingdom;Whereas, in most cases animals slaughtered above the age of 30 months are cull cows; whereas the most recently observed price of carcases of cows on the United Kingdom market was equivalent to ECU 1 per kilogram live weight and that it is therefore appropriate to base the purchase price on this, without prejudice to the possibility of subsequent adjustment in the light of developments; whereas, in similar cases the Community has contributed to the overall expenditure incurred at a rate of 70 %; whereas a price of ECU 1 per kilogram is equal on average to a price of ECU 560 per animal; whereas it is appropriate, in view of the large numbers of animals concerned and in the interests of simplification, to provide a Community contribution of ECU 392 per animal;Whereas, it is necessary to ensure that the animals concerned are killed and destroyed in a manner which does not pose any threat to human health or the health of other animals; whereas, it is therefore necessary to specify the conditions for the destruction of these animals and of the controls to be carried out by the United Kingdom authorities; whereas, so as to avoid that animals to be slaughtered under this scheme mix with animals not covered by this scheme and that mistakes as to identity occur, they should be kept separately in the lairage to a slaughterhouse, as well as in the slaughterhouse itself;Whereas, provision should be made for Commission experts to check compliance with the conditions as specified;Whereas the Management Committee for Beef and Veal has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. 1. The United Kingdom competent authority shall be authorized to purchase any bovine animal aged more than 30 months which does not show any clinical sign of BSE, presented to it by any producer or his agent, which was, during a period of at least three months prior to its sale, present on a holding located on the territory of the United Kingdom.2. The animals referred to in paragraph 1 shall be killed in specially designated slaughterhouses, the heads, internal organs and carcases shall be permanently stained. The stained material shall be transported in sealed containers to specially authorized incineration or rendering plants, where it shall be processed and then destroyed. No part of the abovementioned animals may enter into the human food or animal feed chains or be used for cosmetic or pharmaceutical products.A representative of the United Kingdom competent authority shall be permanently present in the slaughterhouse referred to above in order to supervise the operations in question.Notwithstanding the first subparagraph, the United Kingdom competent authority may allow the on-farm slaughter of an animal where existing animal welfare practice would require this.Notwithstanding the second subparagraph, the hides of the animals referred to in paragraph 1 do not have to be stained or destroyed provided that they have been treated in such a way that they can only be used for leather production.3. The slaughterhouses referred to in paragraph 2 shall be organized and operated in such a way as to ensure that:- no bovine animal, the product from the slaughter of which is intended for human or animal consumption, is present in the slaughterhouse when animals are being slaughtered under this scheme,- where it is necessary for bovine animals to be slaughtered under the scheme to be held in lairage, they shall be kept separate from bovine animals which it is intended to slaughter for human or animal consumption, and- where it is necessary for products derived from animals slaughtered under this scheme to be stored, such storage shall be separate from any storage facility used for meat or other products destined for human or animal consumption.4. The United Kingdom competent authority shall:- carry out the necessary administrative checks and effective on-the-spot supervision of the operations referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3, and- control those operations on the basis of frequent and unannounced inspections, in particular to verify that all stained material has been effectively destroyed;The results of these checks and controls shall be made available to the Commission on request.5. If the number of animals presented for sale and subsequent destruction exceeds the number for which there is capacity to destroy in the United Kingdom, the competent authority may limit access to this scheme. 1. The price to be paid to producers or their agents by the United Kingdom competent authority under Article 1 (1) shall be ECU 1 per kilogram live weight.2. The Community shall co-finance the expenditure incurred by the United Kingdom for the purchases referred to under Article 1 (1) at a rate of ECU 392 per purchased animal which has been destroyed in accordance with the provisions of Article 1.3. The conversion rate to be applied shall be the agricultural rate valid on the first day of the month of the purchase of the animal in question. The United Kingdom shall adopt all measures necessary to ensure proper application of this scheme and full compliance with the provisions of this Regulation. It shall inform the Commission as soon as possible of the measures which it has taken and of any amendments thereto. The United Kingdom competent authority:(a) shall inform the Commission each Wednesday, of the number of animals:- purchased, and- slaughteredunder this scheme during the previous week;(b) shall establish a detailed report of the controls which they have taken under the measures referred to in Article 3 and shall communicate this to the Commission each quarter. Without prejudice to Article 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 (4), Commission experts, accompanied where appropriate by experts from the Member States, shall carry out, in collaboration with the United Kingdom competent authority, on-the-spot checks to verify compliance with all the provisions of this Regulation. The measures taken under this Regulation shall be considered to be intervention measures within the meaning of Article 1 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall be applicable from 29 April 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 April 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 24.(2) OJ No L 248, 14. 10. 1995, p. 39.(3) OJ No L 78, 28. 3. 1996, p. 47.(4) OJ No L 94, 28. 4. 1970, p. 13. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;slaughter of animals;slaughter of livestock;stunning of animals;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;bovine spongiform encephalopathy;BSE;mad cow disease;spongiform encephalopathies,21 +1605,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 1532/93 of 18 June 1993 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on products of category 7 (order No 40.0070), originating in Malaysia, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3832/90 apply. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3832/90 of 20 December 1990 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1991 in respect of textile products originating in developing countries (1), extended for 1993 by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3917/92 (2), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 3832/90 provides that preferential tariff treatment shall be accorded for 1993 for each category of products subjected in Annexes I and II thereto to individual ceilings, within the limits of the quantities specified in column 8 of Annex I and column 7 of Annex II, in respect of certain or each of the countries or territories of origin referred to in column 5 of the same Annexes;Whereas Article 11 of the abovementioned Regulation provides that the levying of customs duties may be re-established at any time in respect of imports of the products in question once the relevant individual ceilings have been reached at Community level;Whereas, in respect of products of category 7 (order No 40.0070), originating in Malaysia, the relevant ceiling amounts to 972 000 pieces;Whereas on 14 May 1993 imports of the products in question into the Community, originating in Malaysia, a country covered by preferential tariff arrangements, reached and were charged against that ceiling;Whereas it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties for the products in question with regard to Malaysia,. As from 26 June 1993 the levying of customs duties, suspended pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 3832/90, shall be re-established in respect of the following products, imported into the Community and originating in Malaysia:/* Tables: see OJ */ This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 June 1993.For the CommissionChristiane SCRIVENERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 370, 31. 12. 1990, p. 39.(2) OJ No L 396, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. +",Malaysia;Eastern Malaysia;Labuan;Malaya;Peninsular Malaysia;Sabah;Sarawak;West Malaysia;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;restoration of customs duties;restoration of customs tariff;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;clothing;article of clothing;ready-made clothing;work clothes,21 +19425,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2252/1999 of 25 October 1999 reducing, for the 1999/2000 marketing year, the amount of aid for small citrus fruits delivered for processing following an overrun of the processing threshold. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 of 28 October 1996 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 858/1999(2), and in particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 establishes a processing threshold for small citrus fruits of 320000 tonnes. Article 5(2) lays down that, for a given marketing year, overrunning of the processing threshold is to be assessed on the basis of the average of the quantities processed under the aid scheme during the three marketing years preceding the marketing year in question, or during an equivalent period. When an overrun has been established, the aid fixed for the marketing year in question in the Annex to that Regulation is to be reduced by 1 % per tranche of the overrun equal to 3200 tonnes.(2) The Member States, in accordance with Article 22(1)(b) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1169/97, of 26 June 1997, laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1082/1999(4), communicated the quantities of small citrus fruits processed under the aid scheme. Based on this information, a processing threshold overrun of 38173 tonnes was established. Therefore, the amounts of aid for small citrus fruits laid down in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 for the 1999/2000 marketing year must be reduced by 11 %;(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. Pursuant to Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2202/96, the amount of aid for small citrus fruits delivered for processing for the 1999/2000 marketing year shall be:>TABLE> This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 October 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 49.(2) OJ L 108, 27.4.1999, p. 8.(3) OJ L 169, 27.6.1997, p. 15.(4) OJ L 131, 27.5.1999, p. 24. +",aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine;production aid;aid to producers,21 +5535,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 961/2012 of 18 October 2012 on the issue of import licences and the allocation of import rights for applications lodged during the first seven days of October 2012 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 (3) opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products originating in Brazil, Thailand and other third countries.(2) The applications for import licences lodged in respect of Groups Nos 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8 during the first seven days of October 2012 for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2013 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested.(3) The applications for import rights lodged during the first seven days of October 2012 for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2013 in respect of Group No 5 relate to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import rights may be allocated should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. 1.   The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2013 in respect of Groups Nos 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex hereto.2.   The quantities for which import rights applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2013 in respect of Group No 5 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficient set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 October 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 October 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 142, 5.6.2007, p. 3.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.1.2013 to 31.3.20131 09.4211 0,4807696 09.4216 0,870177Group No Order No Allocation coefficient for import rights applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.1.2013 to 31.3.20135 09.4215 0,895256 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +43071,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1254/2013 of 2 December 2013 establishing a prohibition of fishing for cod in Skagerrak by vessels flying the flag of The Netherlands. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 of 21 January 2013 fixing for 2013 the fishing opportunities available in EU waters and, to EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2013.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2013.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2013 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 December 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 23, 25.1.2013, p. 54.ANNEXNo 69/TQ40Member State The NetherlandsStock COD/03AN.Species Cod (Gadus Morhua)Zone SkagerrakClosing date 18.11.2013 +",North Sea;ship's flag;nationality of ships;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +27422,"2004/555/EC: Commission Decision of 15 July 2004 on the eligibility of expenditure to be incurred by certain Member States in 2004 for the collection and management of the data needed to conduct the common fisheries policy (notified under document number C(2004) 2730) (Only the Spanish, Danish, German, Greek, English, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Finnish and Swedish texts are authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 2000/439/EC of 29 June 2000 on a financial contribution from the Community towards the expenditure incurred by Member States in collecting data and for financing studies and pilot projects for carrying out the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Decision 2000/439/EC lays down the conditions whereby the Member States may receive a contribution from the Community for expenditure incurred in their national programmes as provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 1543/2000 of 29 June 2000 establishing a Community framework for the collection and management of the data needed to conduct the common fisheries policy (2). Pursuant to that Decision the Commission, on the basis of the information provided by the Member States, decides each year on the eligibility of the expenditure forecast by the Member States and on the amount of the financial assistance from the Community for the following year.(2) The Commission has received updates of the five-year programmes from Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom that describe the data they intend to collect between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2004 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1543/2000. They have also submitted applications for a financial contribution for the expenditure referred to in Article 4 of Decision 2000/439/EC.(3) Pursuant to Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1639/2001 of 25 July 2001 establishing the minimum and extended Community programmes for the collection of data in the fisheries sector and laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1543/2000 (3), the Commission has examined Member States’ national programmes for 2004 and has assessed the eligibility of the expenditure on the basis of those programmes. A first instalment should be delivered to the Member States concerned in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of Decision 2000/439/EC on the basis of that assessment.(4) A second instalment is to be forwarded, in 2005, following the transmission and acceptance by the Commission of a financial and technical report of activity detailing the state of completion of the aims set at the time of drawing-up the minimum and extended programmes, in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) of Decision 2000/439/EC and Article 6(2) of Regulation 1639/2001.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,. This Decision establishes for 2004 the amount of the eligible expenditure for each Member State and the rates of the Community financial contribution for the collection and management of the data needed to conduct the common fisheries policy. Expenditure incurred in collecting and managing of the data needed to conduct the common fisheries policy, as set out in Annex I, shall qualify for a financial contribution from the Community not exceeding 50 % of the eligible expenditure for the minimum programme as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1543/2000. Expenditure incurred in collecting and managing of the data needed to conduct the common fisheries policy, as set out in Annex II, shall qualify for a financial contribution from the Community not exceeding 35 % of the eligible expenditure for the extended programme as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1543/2000. 1.   The Community shall pay a first instalment of 50 % of the financial contribution set out in Annexes I and II.2.   A second instalment shall be delivered in 2005, after the reception and approval of a financial and a technical report as provided for in Article 6(1)(b) of Decision 2000/439/EC. 1.   The euro exchange rate used to calculate the amounts eligible under this Decision shall be the rate in force in May 2003.2.   The expenditure declarations and applications for advances in national currency received from the Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall be converted into euro at the rate in force for the month in which those declarations and applications are received by the Commission. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, Ireland, the Italian Republic, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Portuguese Republic, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 15 July 2004.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 176, 15.7.2000, p. 42.(2)  OJ L 176, 15.7.2000, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 222, 17.8.2001, p. 53. +",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;common fisheries policy;EU expenditure;Community expenditure;EC budgetary expenditure;European Union expenditure;data collection;compiling data;data retrieval;economic support;aid;granting of aid;subvention,21 +12546,"94/844/EC: Commission Decision of 19 December 1994 establishing specific common programmes for the vocational training of customs officials, with regard to preferential systems, the control of containers, processing under customs control, and warehouse regimes (Matthaeus programme). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Council Decision 91/341/EEC of 20 June 1991, on the adoption of a community programme of action on the subject of vocational training of customs officials (Matthaeus programme) (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas under the terms of Article 4c of Decision 91/341/EEC, the Commission is called on to establish common vocational training programmes for customs officials;Whereas these common programmes are essential in order to achieve the objectives pursued by the Matthaeus programme and, in particular, that concerned with the uniform application of Community law at the external frontiers of the Community;Whereas those common programmes are rendered necessary by the diversity of teaching currently given in the customs schools of the Members States;Whereas a common vocational programme for officials in initial training has already been adopted by Commission Decision 92/39/EEC (2);Whereas specific common further training and specialized programmes, carried out in the customs schools in conjunction with the initial common programme, will reinforce the establishment of an identical training in customs matters throughout the Community;Whereas such specific common programmes will concern officials already having had some vocational experience;Whereas three specific common programmes of development and specialization regarding inward processing, temporary admission and transit have already been adopted by Commission Decision 93/15/EEC (3);Whereas four specific common programmes relating to preferential systems, the control of containers, processing under customs control and warehouse regimes are necessary;Whereas this necessity arises from, on the one hand, the economic importance of preferential regimes, processing under customs control and customs warehousing and, on the other hand, the priority for the fight against fraud of the control of containers;Whereas, the teaching of these programmes will assist the uniform application in the Community of the customs rules and assure the proper functioning of the single market;Whereas the officials to whom these specific common programmes will be given must, through their work experience, be able to derive full benefit from the programmes and thereby ensure better application of the relevant community customs law and a more effective fight against fraud in the future;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Matthaeus Committee,. Two specific common programmes, hereinafter referred to as 'specific programmes', intended for customs officials and the contents of which are described respectively in Annexes I, II, III and IV, shall be put into effect in the customs schools of the Member States. For the purpose of this Decision:(1) 'customs school' means all establishments in which teaching relating to vocational training is given to customs officials;(2) 'officials already having training experience' means officials who have already received initial training within the meaning of point 2 of Article 2 of Decision 92/39/EEC or alternatively those officials possessing sufficient general customs knowledge to be able to study in depth the matters considered in the specific programmes. The specific programmes are intended for customs officials responsible for the application of that part of the Community law covered by these programmes or in the fight against fraud in containers and already having vocational experience; wherever they carry out their tasks. The teaching of the specific programmes must be spread over a period adequate to allow the trained officials to be fully operational in the future application of the systems concerned and the control of containers. Each Member State shall send to the Commission the arrangements and methods used for the application of the specific programmes. The application of the specific programmes does not prevent the teaching of supplementary national programmes in customs schools. This Decision applies from 1 January 1995. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1994.For the CommissionChristiane SCRIVENERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 187, 13. 7. 1991, p. 41.(2) OJ No L 16, 23. 1. 1992, p. 14.(3) OJ No L 10, 16. 1. 1993, p. 19.ANNEX ISpecific programme: Preferential systems (origin of goods) 1. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONSEffect of preferential arrangements in terms of custom's duty, basic conditions for the establishment of correct duty.2. EEC PREFERENTIAL ARRANGEMENTS APPLYING TO THIRD COUNTRIES OR GROUPS OF COUNTRIES.2.1. Review of the preferential systems and their legal basis, such as those in the agreements or autonomous actions of the Community:- EC-Central and Eastern European countries; EC-Turkey; EC-EFTA (EEA); EC-Mediterranean countries; Overseas countries and territories; EC-ACP countries; PTOM, SPG.2.2. The field of application of preferential systems applies according to the products.The conditions of granting preference under different preferential systems.The criteria which may be used for the application of a preferential regime: origin and free circulation (Turkey).Nature of goods for free circulation and the nature of original goods: Scope and significance of the measures of granting preference.3. DETERMINING THE ORIGIN OF GOODS3.1. The legal basis for determining the origin of preferential goods ('origin' protocols for the various conventional preferential systems, Community Customs Code (Article 27) and the conditions of application (Article 66 onwards)).Differentiation when dealing with the Community Customs Code (Articles 22 to 26) and the conditions of application regarding the origin within the EC; field of application of these texts (legislation applicable to external business); recognition of the nature of origin by virtue of the Community Customs Code (Articles 22 to 26) and the conditions of application (Articles 23 and 24 of the Community Customs Code and 35 to 65 of the conditions of application). Regulations of a particular priority of the recognition of the nature of origin within the preferential systems.3.2. Origin criteria under the preferential origin rules ('Origin' protocol; Community Customs Code Article 27) and the conditions of application (Articles 66 onwards).3.2.1. Territory rule when obtaining the origin of the products.3.2.2. Goods wholly produced in the preferential country.3.2.3. Sufficient working or processing of goods in the preferential country (change of tariff heading, rules defined in this lists, for example, percentage of value, specific work, minimum processing, goods presented in consignments, etc. . . ).3.2.4. Culmination rules.4. DIRECT TRANSPORT5. RULES OF NO-DRAWBACK (EC-TURKEY, EFTA, ISRAEL, THE FAROE ISLANDS)6. DOCUMENTARY PROOF OF PREFERENTIAL ORIGIN6.1. Formal proof under the various preferential systems.(EUR1, EUR2, Formula A, Formula APR, declarations on invoices).Simplified procedures for 'authorized exporters'.Special rules applying to passengers' baggage and small consignments.6.2. Providing documentary evidence of the proof of origin.6.2.1. Competent offices.6.2.2. Knowledge of pre-authentication (declaration by the suppliers INF4, Council Regulation (EEC) No 3351/83 of 14 November 1983 (1)).6.2.3. Deferred presentation.6.2.4. Duplicate.6.2.5. Replacement certificates.6.3. Presentation and recognition of documents of proof of origin.6.3.1. Verification of the proof of origin documents (time-limit for presentation, binding evidence, administrative cooperation, requests for post clearance verification).6.3.2. Deferred presentation of proof of origin.(1) OJ No L 339, 5. 12. 1983, p. 19.ANNEX IISpecific programme: control of containers 1. GENERAL1.1. Background.1.2. The 1972 Convention concerning containers.1.3. Technical terminology and the construction of containers.1.4. Types of containers.1.5. Coding, identification and marking.1.6. Temporary admission concerning containers (See the specific common programme on temporary admission adopted by Commission Decision 93/15/EEC).1.7. The transportation of containers and simplified procedures on arrival and departure.2. ORGANIZATION OF TRANSPORT BY CONTAINERS2.1. Logistics. Various methods.2.2. Port and sea professions.2.3. Responsibility.2.4. Transport agreements.2.5. Types of goods.2.6. Documents:bills of lading,manifests.3. THE OCCURRENCE OF FRAUD IN CONTAINERS3.1. The cost and contingency techniques of physical examinations.3.2. Major fraud risks:- false declarations of value (cost of transport, insurance etc),- false declarations of quantity (weight, varied incidences etc),- concealed freight (particularly drugs).3.3. Methods of fraud with regard to concealed freight.4. COMBATING FRAUD (INCLUDING DRUGS)4.1. Documentary examination4.1.1. Ensuring consistency of the documents attached to the declaration (invoices, loading lists, etc).4.1.2. Examination of the transport:- study of the journey,- the identity of the owners and intervening parties.4.1.3. The methodology of targeting.4.1.4. Combating fraud and international cooperation:- SCENT,- international and national organizations (police, Interpol, German customs intelligence etc),- messages from within the European Community.4.2. Physical checks4.2.1. Physical examination.4.2.1.1. Internal and external examination of containers and detailed checks of the goods.4.2.1.2. Examination on departure.4.2.1.3. Examination on arrival.4.2.1.4. Examination reports.4.2.1.5. Complementary examination.4.2.1.6. The costs in the event of physical examination.4.2.1.7. Security measures to be taken.4.2.2. The search for concealed freight.4.2.2.1. Examination of containers in the appropriate place.4.2.2.2. Security measures to be taken.4.2.2.3. Identification of containers.4.2.2.4. External control. Special attention to the fraudulent practices concerning the modifications of containers: concealed compartments, seals, etc.4.2.2.5. Internal control.4.2.2.6. Control of loading.4.2.2.7. Teamwork.ANNEX IIISpecific programme: processing under customs control 1. LEGAL BASIS AND DEFINITIONS2. CONDITIONS FOR USE OF THE PROCEDURE2.1. When the procedure can be used (Article 131 of the Code).2.2. Economic and other conditions (Article 133 of the Code).2.3. Issue of authorization and time-limit for assigning processed products to a customs-approved treatment or use.3. THE CUSTOMS FORMALITIES3.1. Entry for the procedure:- declaration,- provision of a security.3.2. Discharge of the procedure:- permitted customs-approved treatment or use,- release for free circulation.3.3. Items of change (Article 135 of the Code); application of tariff provisions (Article 136 of the Code); waiver of commercial policy measures (Article 136 of the Code).4. SUPERVISION OF THE PROCEDURE (processing only, not release for free circulation)4.1. Inspection of the goods and checking of documents.4.2. Exchange of information between the Commission and the Member States.ANNEX IVSpecific programme: customs warehouses INTRODUCTIONDefinition1. THE CUSTOMS WAREHOUSE1.1. General - presentation - distinction between place and procedure1.1.1. References: Community Customs Code Articles 98-113. Customs Code Implementing Provisions Articles 503-5481.1.2. Principles:- warehousing: distinction from temporary storage,- unlimited duration,- admissibility of all non-Community goods (except on grounds of public order, public security and morality).1.1.3. Persons concerned:- warehousekeeper,- depositor.1.2. Types of warehouse.1.2.1. Public warehouses: types A, B and F.1.2.2. Private warehouses: types C, D and E.1.3. Conditions for authorization to operate a customs warehouse.1.3.1. Requirement to demonstrate an economic need for warehousing.1.3.2. Personal conditions.1.3.3. Approval of premises (except type E).1.3.4. Issue of the authorization.1.3.5. Provision of a security.1.3.6. Keeping of stock records.2. OPERATION OF THE PROCEDURE FOR NON-COMMUNITY GOODS2.1. Formalities for entry for and discharge of the customs warehousing procedure.2.1.1. Entry for the procedure:- normal procedure,- simplified procedure:- incomplete declaration,- commercial or administrative document,- entry in the accounts (without presentation).2.1.2. Discharge of the procedure:- permitted customs-approved treatment or uses,- procedure:- normal procedure,- simplified procedure:- incomplete declaration,- commercial or administrative document,- entry in the accounts (without presentation).2.2. Facilities: requirement for authorization.2.2.1. Common storage of goods with different customs status.2.2.2. Usual forms of handling.2.2.3. Temporary removal.2.2.4. Transfer of goods between warehouses without termination of the procedure.3. CUSTOMS WAREHOUSING OF COMMUNITY AGRICULTURAL GOODS3.1. Entry.3.2. Stock records.3.3. Handling.3.4. Discharge.3.5. Non-acceptance and invalidation of declarations.4. USE OF A CUSTOMS WAREHOUSE WITHOUT ENTRY OF GOODS FOR THE PROCEDURE4.1. Non-Community goods imported for procedures than warehousing.4.2. Community goods other than agricultural goods.4.3. Community agricultural goods for processing.5. CONTROLS5.1. Checking of stock records:- cross-checking,- monthly statements.5.2. Inspection of goods and stocks.5.3. Controlling operation of the procedure and any facilities (see point 2.2).5.4. Drawing up control schedules. +",civil servant;senior official;vocational training;distance training;e-training;manpower training;pre-vocational training;sandwich training;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;single market;Community internal market;EC internal market;EU single market;customs;border post;customs zone;customs-house;frontier post,21 +42027,"2013/375/EU: Council Implementing Decision of 9 July 2013 approving the update of the macroeconomic adjustment programme of Portugal. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2013 on the strengthening of economic and budgetary surveillance of Member States in the euro area experiencing or threatened with serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability (1), and in particular Article 7(5) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 applies to Member States that are, at the time of its entry into force, already in receipt of financial assistance, including from the European Financial Stabilisation Mechanism (EFSM) and/or the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF).(2) Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 sets rules for the approval of macroeconomic adjustment programmes for Member States in receipt of such financial assistance, which need to be applied in conjunction with the provisions of Council Regulation (EU) No 407/2010 of 11 May 2010 establishing a European financial stabilisation mechanism (2) when the Member State concerned receives assistance both from the EFSM and from other sources.(3) Portugal has been granted financial assistance both from the EFSM, by Council Implementing Decision 2011/344/EU of 17 May 2011 on granting Union financial assistance to Portugal (3), and from the EFSF.(4) For reasons of consistency the approval of the update of the macroeconomic adjustment programme for Portugal under Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 should be done by reference to the relevant provisions of Implementing Decision 2011/344/EU.(5) In line with Article 3(10) of Implementing Decision 2011/344/EU, the Commission, together with the International Monetary Fund and in liaison with the European Central Bank, has conducted the seventh review to assess the progress made by the Portuguese authorities on the implementation of the agreed measures under the macroeconomic adjustment programme as well as their effectiveness and economic and social impact. As a consequence of that review, some changes need to be made to the existing macroeconomic adjustment programme.(6) Those changes are contained in the relevant provisions of Implementing Decision 2011/344/EU as amended by Council Implementing Decision 2013/323/EU (4),. The measures laid down in Article 3(7) to (9) of Implementing Decision 2011/344/EU to be taken by Portugal as part of its macroeconomic adjustment programme are hereby approved. This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic.. Done at Brussels, 9 July 2013.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. ŠADŽIUS(1)  OJ L 140, 27.5.2013, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 118, 12.5.2010, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 159, 17.6.2011, p. 88.(4)  OJ L 175, 27.6.2013, p. 47. +",Portugal;Portuguese Republic;economic recession;deterioration of the economy;economic crisis;economic depression;budget deficit;EU control;Community control;European Union control;public debt;government debt;national debt;economic stabilisation;economic stability;economic stabilization;coordination of EMU policies;Eurogroup (euro area);financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,21 +3249,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1130/2002 of 27 June 2002 fixing, for the 2001/02 marketing year, the actual production of unginned cotton in Spain and Portugal and the amount by which the guide price is to be reduced as a result. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Greece, and in particular Protocol 4 on cotton, as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1050/2001(1),Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1051/2001 of 22 May 2001 on production aid for cotton(2), and in particular Article 19(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 16(3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1591/2001 of 2 August 2001 laying down detailed rules for applying the cotton aid scheme(3) provides that actual production in each marketing year is to be established before 15 June of that year.(2) The third indent of Article 19(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1051/2001 provides that actual production is fixed taking account in particular of the quantities on which aid has been applied for.(3) Consequently, for the 2001/02 marketing year actual production in Spain is fixed at 336984 tonnes and in Portugal at 612 tonnes. As a result of problems in applying the cotton production aid scheme in Greece in the first marketing year following the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1051/2001, the information required to assess actual production in Greece is not yet fully available. Until that information becomes available and has been analysed, actual production of unginned cotton in Greece and the resultant reduction in the guide price should therefore not be fixed.(4) Article 7(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1051/2001 stipulates that, if actual production in Spain and Greece exceeds 1031000 tonnes, the guide price referred to in Article 3(1) of that Regulation is to be reduced in each Member State where production exceeds its guaranteed national quantity (GNQ). Such reduction is calculated differently depending on whether the GNQ is exceeded both in Greece and Spain or only in one of those Member States.(5) In the 2001/02 marketing year there is an overshoot of the guaranteed national quantity in Spain, as there certainly will be in Greece based on the information already available. Moreover, actual production in Spain is at a level below that of its guaranteed national quantity increased by 113000 tonnes. As a result, in accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1051/2001, the reduction in the guide price in Spain is 50 % of the rate of overshoot referred to in paragraph 3 of that Article. This reduction is therefore fixed at the level indicated below.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Natural Fibres,. 1. For the 2001/02 marketing year, actual production of unginned cotton is fixed at 336984 tonnes for Spain and 612 tonnes for Portugal.2. The amount by which the guide price is to be reduced for the 2001/02 marketing year is fixed at EUR 18,815/100 kg for Spain. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 June 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 148, 1.6.2001, p. 1.(2) OJ L 148, 1.6.2001, p. 3.(3) OJ L 210, 3.8.2001, p. 10. +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;cotton;cottonseed;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;norm price;reduced price;rebate;reduced charge;special offer price;special offer rate;special price;special rate;production;level of production;volume of output;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +19947,"2000/694/EC: Commission Decision of 27 October 2000 amending for the third time Decisions 1999/466/EC and 1999/467/EC establishing respectively the officially brucellosis-free and tuberculosis-free status of bovine herds of certain Member States or regions of Member States (notified under document number C(2000) 3133) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC on health problems affecting intraCommunity trade in bovine animals and swine(1), as last amended by Directive 2000/20/EC(2), and in particular Annex AI(4) and AII(7) thereto,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 1999/466/EC of 15 July 1999 establishing the officially brucellosis-free status of bovine herds of certain Member States or regions of Member States and repealing Decision 97/175/EC(3), as last amended by Decision 2000/442/EC(4) granted this status to certain Member States and regions thereof until 31 October 2000.(2) Commission Decision 1999/467/EC of 15 July 1999 establishing the officially tuberculosis-free status of bovine herds of certain Member States or regions of Member States and repealing Decision 97/76/EC(5), as last amended by Decision 2000/442/EC, granted this status to certain Member States and regions thereof until 31 October 2000.(3) The temporary limitations of the officially-free status with regard to bovine brucellosis foreseen in the above Decisions was introduced due to incoherence of dates in different pieces of legislation relating to the system of identification of bovine animals.(4) In accordance with Annexes AI(4)(b) and AII(7)(b) of Directive 64/432/EEC, as amended by Directive 2000/20/EC identification of cattle in accordance with Community legislation is required as prerequisite for granting the officially free status for bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis respectively.(5) Since bovine animals on holdings in the regions Bolzano and Trento in Italy and Great Britain in the United Kingdom are identified in accordance with Community legislation in force, it is appropriate to adapt Decisions 1999/466/EC and 1999/467/EC to the legal situation in force as from the date of publication of Directive 2000/20/EC.(6) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. The words ""until 31 October 2000"" are deleted in the title of Annex II to Decision 1999/466/EC.2. The words ""until 31 October 2000"" are deleted in the title of Annex II to Decision 1999/467/EC. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 October 2000.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ 121, 39.7.1977, p. 1977/44(2) OJ L 163, 4.7.2000, p. 35.(3) OJ L 181, 16.7.1999, p. 34.(4) OJ L 176, 15.7.2000, p. 51.(5) OJ L 181, 16.7.1999, p. 36. +",veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;animal tuberculosis;bovine tuberculosis;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;brucellosis;livestock;flock;herd;live animals,21 +41197,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 397/2012 of 8 May 2012 fixing allocation coefficient, rejecting further applications and closing the period for submitting applications for available additional quantities of out-of-quota sugar to be sold on the Union market at reduced surplus levy during marketing year 2011/2012. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 367/2012 of 27 April 2012 laying down necessary measures as regards the release of additional quantities of out-of-quota sugar and isoglucose on the Union market at reduced surplus levy during marketing 2011/2012 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas:(1) The quantities covered by certificate applications for out-of-quota sugar submitted from 1 May 2012 to 2 May 2012 and notified to the Commission on 4 May 2012 exceed the limit set in Article 1 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 367/2012.(2) Therefore, in accordance with Article 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 367/2012 it is necessary to fix an allocation coefficient, which the Member States shall apply to the quantities covered by each notified certificate application, reject the applications which have not yet been notified and close the period for submitting the applications.(3) In order to ensure the efficient management of the measure, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,. The quantities for which certificates applications for out-of-quota sugar have been submitted in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) No 367/2012 from 1 May 2012 to 2 May 2012 and notified to the Commission on 4 May 2012 shall be multiplied by an allocation coefficient of 22,007274 %.Applications for certificates for out-of-quota sugar submitted from 3 May 2012 to 9 May 2012 in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) No 367/2012 are hereby rejected.The period for submitting applications for certificates for out-of-quota sugar in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) No 367/2012 is closed as from 9 May 2012. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 May 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 116, 28.4.2012, p. 12. +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;white sugar;refined sugar;agricultural surplus;agricultural over-production;agricultural trade surplus;farm surplus;surplus of agricultural products,21 +328,"83/388/EEC: Commission Decision of 29 July 1983 on the implementation of the reform of agricultural structure in the Netherlands pursuant to Council Directives 72/159/EEC and 72/160/EEC (Only the Dutch text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 72/159/EEC of 17 April 1972 on the modernization of farms (1), as last amended by Directive 82/436/EEC (2), and in particular Article 18 (3) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 72/160/EEC of 17 April 1972 concerning measures to encourage the cessation of farming and the reallocation of utilized agricultural area for the purpose of structural improvement (3), as last amended by Directive 82/436/EEC, and in particular Article 9 (3) thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 17 (4) of Directive 72/159/EEC and Article 8 (4) of Directive 72/160/EEC, the Netherlands Government forwarded Decisions of the Board of the Foundation administering the Agricultural Development and Reorganization Fund:- No 294 of 2 June 1983 amending the Decision on farms suitable for development;- No 296 of 2 June 1983 amending the scheme for the cessation of farming;Whereas under Article 18 (3) of Directive 72/159/EEC and Article 9 (3) of Directive 72/160/EEC the Commission has to decide whether, having regard to the abovementioned communication, the existing provisions in the Netherlands for the implementation of Directive 72/159/EEC and 72/160/EEC continue to satisfy the conditions for a financial contribution by the Community;Whereas the abovementioned Decisions can still be regarded as satisfying the conditions laid down by Decisions 72/159/EEC and 72/160/EEC;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure,. Having regard to Decisions of the Board of the Foundation administering the Agricultural Development and Reorganization Fund Nos 294 and 296 of 2 June 1983, the provisions for the implementation of Directives 72/159/EEC and 72/160/EEC in the Netherlands continue to satisfy the conditions for a Community financial contribution towards the common measures referred to in Article 15 of Directive 72/159/EEC and Article 6 of Directive 72/160/EEC. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.. Done at Brussels, 29 July 1983.For the CommissionPoul DALSAGERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 96, 23. 4. 1972, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 193, 3. 7. 1982, p. 37.(3) OJ No L 96, 23. 4. 1972, p. 9. +",farm modernisation;farm development;farm modernization;modernisation of agricultural structures;modernisation of farming;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;agrarian reform;agricultural reform;reform of agricultural structures;cessation of farming;cessation of agricultural production;farm closure;farmer's retirement annuity;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid;EAGGF Guidance Section;EAGGF Guidance Section aid,21 +28203,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 735/2004 of 20 April 2004 amending Regulation (EC) No 1972/2003 on transitional measures to be adopted in respect of trade in agricultural products on account of the accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1972/2003 of 10 November 2003 on transitional measures to be adopted in respect of trade in agricultural products on account of the accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia(1), and in particular Article 4(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) In the context of the on-going examination of the risks associated with the products on the list, set out in Article 4(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1972/2003, some amendments to that list are necessary.(2) Regulation (EC) No 1972/2003 should therefore be amended accordingly,. Article 4(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1972/2003 is amended as follows:1. the first indent, relating to Cyprus, is amended as follows:(a) CN codes 0402 10, 0402 21, 0406, 1509 and 1510 are deleted;(b) "" 1517 "" is replaced by "" 1517 10 10, 1517 90 10, 1517 90 91, 1517 90 99 "";(c) CN codes 2008 30 55 and 2008 30 75 are inserted;2. the second indent, relating to the Czech Republic, is amended as follows:(a) CN code 1517 is deleted;(b) CN codes 0202 30 10, 0202 30 50, 2008 30 55 and 2008 30 75 are inserted;3. the third indent, relating to Estonia, is amended as follows:(a) "" 1517 "" is replaced by "" 1517 10 10, 1517 10 90, 1517 90 10, 1517 90 99 "";(b) CN codes 0202 30 10, 0202 30 50, 1602 32 11, 2008 30 55 and 2008 30 75 are inserted;4. the fourth indent, relating to Hungary, is amended as follows:(a) CN codes 0203 11 10, 0203 21 10 and 1517 are deleted;(b) CN codes 0202 30 10, 0202 30 50, 2008 30 55 and 2008 30 75 are inserted;5. the fifth indent, relating to Latvia, is amended as follows:(a) CN code 1517 is deleted;(b) CN codes 0202 30 10, 0202 30 50, 0207 12 10, 1602 32 11, 2008 30 55 and 2008 30 75 are inserted;6. the sixth indent, relating to Lithuania, is amended as follows:(a) "" 1517 "" is replaced by "" 1517 90 10, 1517 90 99 "";(b) CN codes 0202 30 10, 0202 30 50, 1602 32 11, 2008 30 55 and 2008 30 75 are inserted;7. the seventh indent, relating to Malta, is amended as follows:(a) "" 1517 "" is replaced by "" 1517 10 10, 1517 10 90, 1517 90 10, 1517 90 91, 1517 90 99 "";(b) CN codes 0201 30 00, 0202 30 10, 0202 30 50, 2008 30 55 and 2008 30 75 are inserted;8. the eighth indent, relating to Poland, is amended as follows:(a) CN codes 0203 11 10, 0203 21 10, 1517 and 2008 20 are deleted;(b) CN codes 0202 30 10, 0202 30 50, 0207 14 10, 0207 14 70, 1602 32 11, 2008 30 55 and 2008 30 75 are inserted;9. the ninth indent, relating to Slovakia, is amended as follows:(a) CN code 1517 is deleted;(b) CN codes 0202 30 10, 0202 30 50, 2008 30 55 and 2008 30 75 are inserted;10. the tenth indent, relating to Slovenia, is amended as follows:(a) CN codes 0203 11 10, 0203 21 10, 0402 10, 0402 21, 0405 10, 0405 20 10, 0405 20 30, 0405 90, 0406, 0408 11 80, 0408 91 80 and 1517 are deleted;(b) CN codes 0207 14 50, 0202 30 10, 0202 30 50, 2008 30 55 and 2008 30 75 are inserted. This Regulation shall enter into force subject to and on the date of the entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia to the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 April 2004.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 293, 10.11.2003, p. 3. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 230/2004 (OJ L 39, 11.2.2004, p. 13). +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;Malta;Gozo;Republic of Malta;agricultural product;farm product;Baltic States;Baltic Republics;Cyprus;Republic of Cyprus;agricultural trade;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,21 +12903,"Council Regulation (EC) No 858/94 of 12 April 1994 introducing a system for the statistical monitoring of trade in bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) within the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Whereas there should be an appropriate policy for the management and conservation of tuna in the Atlantic Ocean and adjacent seas; whereas the International Convention for the conservation of atlantic tunas, hereinafter referred to as the 'Iccat Convention', which came into force on 21 March 1969, is the appropriate international forum for development of that policy;Whereas, by Council Decision 86/238/EEC of 9 June 1986 (3), the Community approved its accession to the Iccat Convention, as amended by the Protocol annexed to the Final Act of the Conference of Plenipotentaries of the States Parties to the Convention signed at Paris on 10 July 1984; whereas the Community participates in the work of the Iccat only as an observer, pending completion of ratification procedures;Whereas, in the context of measures to regulate stocks of bluefin tuna, at its eighth extraordinary meeting, held in Madrid from 8 to 13 November 1992, the Iccat adopted a resolution designed to make compulsory the presentation of a statistical document when bluefin tuna are imported into the territory of a Contracting Party; whereas that resolution states that the document is to be drawn up by the country whose flag the vessel making the catch is flying;Whereas those Community Member States which are currently parties to the Iccat Convention are required to respect and apply Iccat resolutions; whereas, for the sound operation of the internal market and in order to ensure the uniform application throughout the Community of this resolution, appropriate rules must be adopted at Community level;Whereas those Community rules should provide for the recording of certain details on catches and for the issuing of a statistical document containing certain information; whereas that document should be completed by the appropriate operators and be presented and checked when bluefin tuna is entered for free circulation in the customs territory of the Community;Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (4), and, in particular, Article 31 thereof, provides for sanctions to be imposed when Community measures adopted under the common fisheries policy are infringed;Whereas the statistical information obtained under this system must be sent to the Commission so that it can forward the information to the Iccat Commission,. The following shall be subject to the rules on statistical recording laid down in this Regulation:- catches of bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) by a Community vessel or Community producer,- the entry for free circulation (including direct landings) in the Community of bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) falling within CN codes 0302 39 and 0303 49 coming from third countries. 1. Any quantity of bluefin tuna caught by a Community vessel or taken by a Community producer must be recorded for statistical purposes.2. The Member States concerned shall lay down the practical procedures for the recording referred to in paragraph 1 which must include the following details:- the name of the vessel or, where the catch has not been made by a vessel, the name of the producer,- the place of the catch: East Atlantic, West Atlantic (according to the geographical division established in point 1 of Annex II), Mediterranean, other,- the type of fishing gear used, according to the gear code established in point 3 of Annex II,- the quantity (live weight in tonnes, including discards),- the signature of the master or the shipowner or, where the catch has not been made by a vessel, of the producer. 1. Any quantities of bluefin tuna coming from third countries, which are entered for free circulation (including direct landings) on the Community market must be accompanied by the statistical document shown in Annex I.2. The statistical document shall be completed and signed, on behalf of the parties concerned, by the relevant operators, who shall be responsible for the statements made.It must be authenticated by a duly authorized official of the flag country of the vessel which has caught the bluefin tuna or, where the catch has not been made by a vessel, of the country in the territorial waters of which the catch was made. However, for the third countries listed in point 2 of Annex II, authentication may be carried out by an authorized institution, for example a Chamber of Commerce.3. Such statistical documents shall be supplied to the competent authorities of the Member State where the product is entered for free circulation. Article 31 (1), (2) and (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 shall apply where the measures laid down in Articles 2 and 3 have not been complied with. 1. By the end of August for the first half-year and by the end of February for the second half-year, Member States shall send the Commission the following information:- the quantities of bluefin tuna for the half-year caught by a Community fishing vessel or taken by a Community producer, broken down by place of catch and type of fishing gear used,- the quantities of each commercial presentation of bluefin tuna entered each half-year for free circulation (including direct landings) in its territory, broken down by third country of origin, place of catch, and type of fishing gear used.2. The Commission shall forward the information referred to in paragraph 1 to the Iccat. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 1994.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 12 April 1994.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. CONSTANTINOU(1) OJ No C 174, 25. 6. 1993, p. 11.(2) OJ No C 268, 4. 10. 1993, p. 191.(3) OJ No L 162, 18. 6. 1986, p. 33.(4) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1.ANNEX IANNEX II1. Geographical division of the Atlantic recognized by Iccat for bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) catches2. Third countries recognized by Iccat for which the statistical document can be authenticated by an institution authorized for this purpose, for example a chamber of commerce:Angola, Benin, Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, Korea, CĂ´te d'Ivoire, USA, Gabon, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Japan, Morocco, Guinea-Bissau, Russia, Sao TomĂŠ and Principe, South Africa, Uruguay, Venezuela3. Gear code"""" ID=""1"">BB> ID=""2"">Bait""> ID=""1"">GILL> ID=""2"">Gillnet""> ID=""1"">HAND> ID=""2"">Hand-line""> ID=""1"">HARP> ID=""2"">Harpoon""> ID=""1"">LL> ID=""2"">Longline""> ID=""1"">MWT> ID=""2"">Mid-water trawl""> ID=""1"">PS> ID=""2"">Purse seine""> ID=""1"">RR> ID=""2"">Rod and reed""> ID=""1"">SPHL> ID=""2"">Sport handline""> ID=""1"">SPOR> ID=""2"">Sport fisheries unclassified""> ID=""1"">TRAP> ID=""2"">Trap""> ID=""1"">TROL> ID=""2"">Troll""> ID=""1"">OT> ID=""2"">Other type""> +",form;fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;conservation of fish stocks;sea fish;statistics;statistical abstract;statistical analysis;statistical data;statistical information;statistical monitoring;statistical source;statistical survey;statistical table;Community fisheries;Community fishing;blue Europe,21 +25000,"2003/218/EC: Commission Decision of 27 March 2003 on protection and surveillance zones in relation to bluetongue, and on rules applicable to movements of animals in and from those zones and repealing Decision 2001/783/EC (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2003) 864). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2000/75/EC of 20 November 2000(1) laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue and in particular Article 8(2)(d) and (3), Article 9(1)(c) and Article 12, first paragraph, thereof,Whereas:(1) In the light of the evolution of the bluetongue situation in four Member States in 2001, Commission Decision 2001/783/EC of 9 November 2001 on protection and surveillance zones in relation to bluetongue and on rules applicable to movements of animals in and from those zones(2), as last amended by Decision 2003/14/EC(3), was adopted, establishing three geographical zones corresponding to specific epidemiological situations. This Decision also provides for the conditions under which exemptions to the restrictions applicable to animal movements laid down by the Directive can be implemented.(2) As regards Greece, the surveillance programme carried on by Greek authorities has demonstrated no seroconversion on sentinel animals during the year 2002.(3) Therefore provisions can be made to relax, under certain conditions, the restrictions on movements of live animals of susceptible species from the Greek territory, with the exception of areas which are under threat of direct reinfestation from third countries.(4) As regards Italy and France, the surveillance programmes carried out in Italy and France have demonstrated that in areas where the vaccination has been correctly implemented, virus circulation has been reduced to a negligible level before the winter season.(5) Therefore provisions can be made to relax, under certain conditions, restrictions on movements of vaccinated live animals from those areas.(6) However, the main condition for implementing these relaxation measures should be that the surveillance programme in place does not show that bluetongue virus activity has recommenced in that area, and it is further appropriate to distinguish areas of higher and lower epidemiological risks respectively.(7) Technical amendments should also be introduced to facilitate movements of live animals inside the territory of the same Member State, in particular for immediate slaughter.(8) For the sake of clarity it is appropriate to repeal Decision 2001/783/EC and to replace it by the present Decision.(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The purpose of this Decision is to establish restricted zones to prevent the extension of bluetongue (BT), comprising protection and surveillance zones in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2000/75/EC, and to lay down rules on movements in and from those zones of animals of species susceptible to bluetongue. Movement restrictionsThe dispatch and transit of live animals of species susceptible to bluetongue and their sperm, ova and embryos, are prohibited:- from or through the territory corresponding to the administrative units listed in Annex IA,- from or through the territory corresponding to the administrative units listed in Annex IB,- from or through the territory corresponding to the administrative units listed in Annex IC section 1,- from or through the territory corresponding to the administrative units listed in Annex IC section 2. Exemptions for trade1. By way of derogation from Article 2:(a) dispatches of animals susceptible to bluetongue, their sperm, ova and embryos shall be authorised from the restricted zones set out in Annex I, provided that they comply with the conditions laid down in Annex II;(b) dispatches of animals susceptible to bluetongue may be authorised from the lower risk areas set out in section 1 of Annex IA, IB, and IC respectively, subject to the approval of the Member State of destination in case of Intra-Community trade, provided that the surveillance programme in place does not show that bluetongue virus activity has recommenced in an epidemiological relevant area of origin and,(i) as regards Italy and France, provided that the animals have been vaccinated for more than 30 days and less than six months;or(ii) as regards Greece, provided that the animals have been serologically tested (BT ELISA or AGID) with negative result within 72 hours prior to departure and sprayed at the time the sampling for the test is done with insect repellent with a remanent effect of more than four days.2. In intra-Community trade, the Member State of origin availing itself of the derogations provided for in paragraph 1 shall ensure that the following additional wording is added to the corresponding certificates laid down in Council Directives 64/432/EEC(4), 88/407/EEC(5), 89/556/EEC(6), 91/68/EEC(7) and 92/65/EEC(8):""animals/semen/ova/embryos in compliance with Decision 2003/218/EC(9)"" Exemptions for domestic movementsBy way of derogation from Article 2, movements within the territory of the same Member State of live animals susceptible to bluetongue may be authorised by the national competent authorities from the higher risk areas set out in section 2 of Annex IA, IB, and IC respectively:(a) as regards Italy and France, provided that:- the surveillance and monitoring programme in an epidemiological relevant area of origin has proved the cessation of bluetongue virus (BTV) transmission for more than 100 days and/or,- the vector surveillance programme in an epidemiological relevant area of destination has proved the cessation of adult Culicoïdes activity;(b) as regards Greece, provided that:- the animals have been serologically tested (BT ELISA or AGID) with negative result within 72 hours before departure and sprayed at the time the sampling for the test is done with insect repellent with a remanant effect of more than four days, provided that the surveillance programme in place does not show that bluetongue virus activity has recommenced in an epidemiological relevant area of origin.When they use this derogation, Member States shall set up a channelling procedure, under the control of competent authorities of origin and destination, in order to prevent any further movement to another Member State of animals moved under the conditions provided in this Article. Exemptions for slaughteringBy way of derogation from Article 2, movements of animals susceptible to bluetongue for immediate slaughter within the territory of the same Member State may be authorised by the national competent authorities from the lower risk areas set out in section 1 of Annexes IA and IB respectively, provided that:(a) a case-by-case risk assessment on the possible contact between animals and the vectors during transport to the slaughterhouse is made, taking into consideration:(i) the data available through the surveillance programme on the vector's activity;(ii) the distance from the point of entry in the non-restricted zone to the slaughterhouse, and the entomological data on this route;(iii) the period of the day during which the transport takes place in relation with the hours of activity of the vectors;(iv) the possible use of insecticides in compliance with Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April 1996 on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products and which repeal Directives 85/358/EEC and 86/469/EEC and Decisions 89/187/EEC and 91/664/EEC(10).(b) the animals to be moved do not show any sign of bluetongue on the day of transport;(c) the animals are transported in vehicles sealed by the competent authority without delay and directly to the slaughterhouse, under official supervision;(d) the competent authority responsible for the slaughterhouse is informed of the intention to send animals to it and notifies the dispatching competent authority of their arrival. The transit of animals dispatched from an area of the Community outside the restricted zones set out in Annex I through a restricted zone set out in Annex I, shall be authorised provided that:(a) an insecticide treatment of the animals and the means of transport shall be carried out at the place of loading or in any case prior to entering the restricted zone. When during transit through a restricted zone, a rest period is foreseen in a staging post, insecticide treatment shall be carried out in order to protect animals from any attack by vectors;(b) in case of intra Community trade, the transit shall be subject to the authorisation of the competent authorities of the Member States of transit and destination, and the following additional wording shall be added to the corresponding certificates laid down in Directives 64/432/EEC, 91/68/EEC and 92/65/EEC:""Insecticide treatment with (name of the product) on (date) at (time) in conformity with Decision 2003/218/EC."" The Member States shall ensure that the measures they apply to trade are in compliance with this Decision and shall inform the Commission thereof. Decision 2001/783/EC is repealed. References made to the repealed Decision shall be construed to be made to the present Decision. This Decision shall apply from 18 April 2003. 0This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 March 2003.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 74.(2) OJ L 293, 10.11.2001, p. 42.(3) OJ L 7, 11.1.2003, p. 87.(4) OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64.(5) OJ L 194, 22.7.1988, p. 10.(6) OJ L 302, 19.10.1989, p. 1.(7) OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 19.(8) OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54.(9) Delete as necessary.(10) OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 10.ANNEX I(protection zones and surveillance zones)ANNEX I ASection 1Sicilia: Catania, Enna, MessinaBasilicata: Matera, PotenzaPuglia: Brindisi, FoggiaSection 2Sicilia: Agrigento, Caltanisetta, Palermo, Ragusa, Siracusa, Trapani.Calabria: Catanzaro, Cosenza, Crotone, Reggio Calabria, Vibo Valentia.Puglia: Bari, Lecce, Taranto.Campania: Avellino, Benevento, Caserta, Napoli, Salerno.ANNEX I BSection 1France:Corse du sud, Haute CorseItaly:Sardegna: Cagliari, Nuoro, Sassari, OristanoLazio: Viterbo, RomaToscana: Grosseto, Livorno, Pisa, Massa-CarraraMolise: IserniaAbruzzo: l'AquilaSection 2Lazio: Latina, FrosinoneANNEX I CSection 1: the entire Greek territory with the exception of prefectorates listed in section 2.Section 2: Dodekanisi, Samos, Chios and Lesvos prefectorates.ANNEX IIA. Live animals must have been:1. protected from culicoïdes attack for at least 100 days prior to shipment; or2. protected from culicoïdes attack for at least 28 days prior to shipment, and subjected during that period to a serological test to detect antibody to the BTV group, such as the BT competition ELISA or the BT AGID test, with negative results on two occasions, with an interval of not less than seven days between each test, the first test being carried out at least 21 days after introduction into the quarantine station; or3. protected from culicoïdes attack for at least 14 days prior to shipment, and subjected during that period to a BTV isolation test or polymerase chain reaction test, with negative results, on blood samples taken on two occasions, with an interval of not less than seven days between each test, the first test being carried out at least seven days after introduction into the quarantine station; and4. protected from culicoïdes attack during transportation to the place of shipment.B. Semen must have been obtained from donors which have been:1. protected from culicoïdes attack for at least 100 days before commencement of, and during, collection of the semen; or2. subjected to a serological test to detect antibody to the BTV group such as the BT competition ELISA or the BT AGID test, with negative results, at least every 60 days throughout the collection period and between 28 and 60 days after the final collection for this consignment; or3. subjected to a virus isolation test or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test on blood samples collected at commencement and conclusion of, and at least every seven days (virus isolation test) or at least every 28 days (PCR test) during, semen collection for this consignment, with negative results.C. Ovas and embryos must have been obtained from donors which have been:1. protected from culicoïdes attack for at least 100 days before commencement of and during, collection of the embryos/ovas; or2. subjected to a serological test to detect antibody to the BTV group such as the BT competition ELISA or the BT AGID test, between 28 and 60 days after collection with negative results; or3. subjected to a BTV isolation test or polymerase chain reaction test on a blood sample taken on the day of collection, with negative results. +",veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;disease prevention;prevention of disease;prevention of illness;preventive medicine;prophylaxis;screening for disease;screening for illness;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;EU control;Community control;European Union control;transport of animals,21 +5372,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1282/2011 of 28 November 2011 amending and correcting Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and repealing Directives 80/590/EEC and 89/109/EEC (1), and in particular points (a) and (e) of Article 5(1), Article 11(3) and Article 12(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 of 14 January 2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (2) establishes a Union list of monomers, other starting substances and additives which may be used in the manufacture of plastic materials and articles. Recently the European Food Safety Authority (the Authority) issued a favourable scientific evaluation for additional substances which should now be added to the current list.(2) For certain other substances, the restrictions and/or specifications already established at the EU level should be amended on the basis of a new favourable scientific evaluation by the Authority.(3) The restrictions and specifications for the use of the substance with FCM substance number 239 with the name 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine (Melamine) should be amended following the scientific opinion published on 13 April 2010 by the Authority. That opinion laid down a tolerable daily intake (TDI) of 0,2 mg/kg body weight (b.w.) for this substance. In its opinion the Authority also concluded that exposure in children due to migration from food contact materials would be in the range of the TDI. Taking into account the TDI and the exposure from all other sources the migration limit for the substance 239 should be reduced. The proposed migration limit of 2,5 mg/kg food is in line with the maximum level of melamine contamination allowed in food laid down in the Commission Regulation (EC) No 1135/2009 of 25 November 2009 imposing special conditions governing the import of products originating in or consigned from China, and repealing Commission Decision 2008/798/EC (3).(4) Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The substance with FCM substance number 438 and the name bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl) carbodiimide is authorised to be used as an additive in plastics according to Table 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. The Authority reassessed the safety of the authorised substance. The Opinion delivered by the Authority (4) clarified that the substance is to be used as a monomer instead of an additive in plastics. For this reason it is appropriate to correct the use and to update the reference number accordingly in the Annex I.(6) The substance with FCM substance number 376 and the name N-methylpyrrolidone is authorised to be used as an additive in plastics in Table 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 without a specific migration limit. The Opinion delivered by the Authority (5) established a TDI of 1 mg/kg b.w. resulting in an SML of 60 mg/kg food. This limit coincides with the generic specific migration limit established in Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, however if the SML of 60 mg/kg is derived from a toxicological threshold such as the TDI the SML should be specifically mentioned in the Annex I.(7) The substance with FCM substance number 797 and the name polyester of adipic acid with 1,3-butanediol, 1,2-propanediol and 2-ethyl-1-hexanol is authorised to be used as an additive in plastics in Table 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 and listed with the CAS No 0007328-26-5. According to the Opinion delivered by the Authority (6) this CAS No should read 0073018-26-5. Therefore the CAS No for this substance needs to be corrected in the Annex I.(8) In order to limit the administrative burden to business operators, plastic materials and articles which have been lawfully placed on the market based on the requirements set out in Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 and which do not comply with this Regulation should be able to be placed on the market until 1 January 2013. They should be able to remain on the market until exhaustion of stocks.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, and neither the European Parliament nor the Council has opposed them,. Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. Plastic materials and articles which have been lawfully placed on the market before 1 January 2012 and which do not comply with this Regulation may continue to be placed on the market until 1 January 2013. Those plastic materials and articles may remain on the market until the exhaustion of stocks. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in the Member States in accordance with the Treaties.. Done at Brussels, 28 November 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 338, 13.11.2004, p. 4.(2)  OJ L 12, 15.1.2011, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 311, 26.11.2009, p. 3.(4)  Scientific Opinion on the safety evaluation of the substance bis (2,6-diisopropylphenyl)carbodiimide for use in food contact materials. EFSA Journal 2010; 8(12):1928.(5)  Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to a seventh list of substances for food contact materials. EFSA Journal (2005) 201, 1-28.(6)  Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) on a request related to a 18th list of substances for food contact materials. EFSA Journal (2008) 628-633, 1-19.ANNEXAnnex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 is amended as follows:(1) in Table 1 the following lines are inserted in numerical order of the FCM substance numbers:FCM substance No Ref. No CAS No Substance name Use as additive or polymer production aid Use as monomer or other starting substance or macro-molecule obtained from microbial fermentation FRF applicable SML SML(T) Restrictions and specifications Notes on verification of compliance(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)855 40560 (butadiene, styrene, methyl methacrylate) copolymer cross-linked with 1,3-butanediol dimethacrylate yes no no Only to be used in rigid poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) at a maximum level of 12 % at room temperature or below.856 40563 (butadiene, styrene, methyl methacrylate, butyl acrylate) copolymer cross-linked with divinylbenzene or 1,3-butanediol dimethacrylate yes no no Only to be used in rigid poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) at a maximum level of 12 % at room temperature or below.857 66765 0037953-21-2 (methyl methacrylate, butyl acrylate, styrene, glycidyl methacrylate) copolymer yes no no Only to be used in rigid poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) at a maximum level of 2 % at room temperature or below.863 15260 0000646-25-3 1,10-decanediamine no yes no 0,05 Only to be used as a co-monomer for manufacturing polyamide articles for repeated use in contact with aqueous, acidic and dairy foodstuffs at room temperature or for short term contact up to 150 °C.873 93460 titanium dioxide reacted with octyltriethoxysilane yes no no Reaction product of titanium dioxide with up to 2 % w/w surface treatment substance octyltriethoxysilane, processed at high temperatures.894 93360 0016545-54-3 thiodipropionic acid, ditetradecyl ester yes no no (14)895 47060 0171090-93-0 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid, esters with C13-C15 branched and linear alcohols yes no no 0,05 Only to be used in polyolefins in contact with foods other than fatty/high-alcoholic and dairy products.896 71958 0958445-44-8 3H-perfluoro-3-[(3-methoxy-propoxy)propanoic acid], ammonium salt yes no no Only to be used in the polymerisation of fluoropolymers when:— processed at temperatures higher than 280 °C for at least 10 minutes,— processed at temperatures higher than 190 °C up to 30 % w/w for use in blends with polyoxymethylene polymers and intended for repeated use articles.923 39150 0000120-40-1 N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide yes no no 5 The residual amount of diethanolamine in plastics, as an impurity and decomposition product of the substance, should not result in a migration of diethanolamine higher than 0,3 mg/kg food. (18)924 94987 trimethylolpropane, mixed triesters and diesters with n-octanoic and n-decanoic acids yes no no 0,05 Only for use in PET in contact with all types of foods other than fatty, high-alcoholic and dairy products.926 71955 0908020-52-0 perfluoro[(2-ethyloxy-ethoxy)acetic acid], ammonium salt yes no no Only to be used in the polymerisation of fluoropolymers that are processed at temperatures higher than 300 °C for at least 10 minutes.971 25885 0002459-10-1 trimethyl trimellitate no yes no Only to be used as a co-monomer up to 0,35 % w/w to produce modified polyesters intended to be used in contact with aqueous and dry foodstuffs containing no free fat at the surface. (17)972 45197 0012158-74-6 copper hydroxide phosphate yes no no973 22931 0019430-93-4 (perfluorobutyl)ethylene no yes no Only to be used as a co-monomer up to 0,1 % w/w in the polymerisation of fluoropolymers, sintered at high temperatures.974 74050 939402-02-5 phosphorous acid, mixed 2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenyl and 4-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenyl triesters yes no yes 5 SML expressed as the sum of phosphite and phosphate form of the substance and the hydrolysis product 4-t-amylphenol.(2) in Table 1 for the following substance, the content of the columns (2), (5), (6) and (10) is replaced by the following:FCM substance No Ref. No CAS No Substance name Use as additive or polymer production aid Use as monomer or other starting substance or macro-molecule obtained from microbial fermentation FRF applicable SML SML(T) Restrictions and specifications Notes on verification of compliance(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)438 13303 0002162-74-5 bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl) carbodiimide no yes no 0,05 Expressed as the sum of bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)carbodiimide and its hydrolysis product 2,6-diisopropylaniline(3) in Table 1 for the following substance, the content of the column (3) is replaced by the following:FCM substance No Ref. No CAS No Substance name Use as additive or polymer production aid Use as monomer or other starting substance or macro-molecule obtained from microbial fermentation FRF applicable SML SML(T) Restrictions and specifications Notes on verification of compliance(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)797 76807 0073018-26-5 polyester of adipic acid with 1,3-butanediol, 1,2-propanediol and 2-ethyl-1-hexanol yes no yes (31)(4) in Table 1 for the following substances, the content of the column (8) is replaced by the following:FCM substance No Ref. No CAS No Substance name Use as additive or polymer production aid Use as monomer or other starting substance or macro-molecule obtained from microbial fermentation FRF applicable SML SML(T) Restrictions and specifications Notes on verification of compliance(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)239 19975 0000108-78-1 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine yes yes no 2,52542093720376 66905 0000872-50-4 N-methylpyrrolidone yes no no 60(5) in Table 1 for the following substance, the content of the columns (8) and (10) is replaced by the following:FCM substance No Ref. No CAS No Substance name Use as additive or polymer production aid Use as monomer or other starting substance or macro-molecule obtained from microbial fermentation FRF applicable SML SML(T) Restrictions and specifications Notes on verification of compliance(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)452 38885 0002725-22-6 2,4-bis(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-6-(2-hydroxy-4-n-octyloxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine yes no no 5(6) in Table 1 for the following substances, the content of the column (10) is replaced by the following:FCM substance No Ref. No CAS No Substance name Use as additive or polymer production aid Use as monomer or other starting substance or macro-molecule obtained from microbial fermentation FRF applicable SML SML(T) Restrictions and specifications Notes on verification of compliance(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)794 18117 0000079-14-1 glycolic acid no yes no Only to be used for manufacture of polyglycolic acid (PGA) for (i) indirect food contact behind polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polylactic acid (PLA); and (ii) direct food contact of a blend of PGA up to 3 % w/w in PET or PLA.812 80350 0124578-12-7 poly(12-hydroxystearic acid)-polyethyleneimine copolymer yes no no Only to be used in plastics up to 0,1 % w/w.(7) in Table 1 for the following substance, the content of the columns (10) and (11) is replaced by the following:FCM substance No Ref. No CAS No Substance name Use as additive or polymer production aid Use as monomer or other starting substance or macro-molecule obtained from microbial fermentation FRF applicable SML SML(T) Restrictions and specifications Notes on verification of compliance(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)862 15180 0018085-02-4 3,4-diacetoxy-1-butene no yes no 0,05 SML including the hydrolysis product 3,4-dihydroxy-1-butene (17)(8) in Table 2 for the following group restriction, the content of the columns (2) and (4) is replaced by the following:Group restriction No FCM substance No SML (T) Group restriction specification(1) (2) (3) (4)14 294 5 Expressed as the sum of the substances and their oxidation products368894(9) in Table 3 the following notes on verification of compliance are inserted in numerical order:Note No Notes on verification of compliance(1) (2)(18) There is a risk that the SML could be exceeded from low-density polyethylene (LDPE)(19) There is a risk that the OML could be exceeded in direct contact with aqueous foods from ethylvinylalcohol (EVOH) and polyvinylalcohol (PVOH) copolymers +",plastics industry;production of plastics;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;toxic substance;dioxin;harmful substance;toxic discharge;toxic product;toxic waste;toxicity;health risk;danger of sickness;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +35985,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 829/2008 of 21 August 2008 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1973/2004 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 as regards date for sowings of rice in 2008 in the Italian region of Piemonte. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 of 29 September 2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers and amending Regulations (EEC) No 2019/93, (EC) No 1452/2001, (EC) No 1453/2001, (EC) No 1454/2001, (EC) No 1868/94, (EC) No 1251/1999, (EC) No 1254/1999, (EC) No 1673/2000, (EEC) No 2358/71 and (EC) No 2529/2001 (1), and in particular Article 145(c) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 12 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1973/2004 of 29 October 2004 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 as regards the support schemes provided for in Titles IV and IVa of that Regulation and the use of land set aside for the production of raw materials (2) provides that, to be eligible for the crop-specific payment for rice, the declared area must be sown on 31 May preceding the harvest in question at the latest in all producing regions except for Spain, Portugal and French Guyana which are allowed to sow until 30 June.(2) Continuous and strong flood rainfalls have affected the Italian region of Piemonte as from mid May 2008. These adverse weather conditions prevented farmers to respect the date for sowing of rice at the latest on 31 May 2008.(3) It is therefore appropriate to derogate from Article 12(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1973/2004 and authorise farmers to sow rice in the declared areas located in the Italian Region of Piemonte at the latest on 30 June 2008.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Direct Payments,. By way of derogation from Article 12(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1973/2004, to be eligible for the crop-specific payment for rice in 2008, the declared area in the Italian region of Piemonte shall be sown at the latest on 30 June 2008. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 August 2008.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 674/2008 (OJ L 189, 17.7.2008, p. 5).(2)  OJ L 345, 20.11.2004, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1548/2007 (OJ L 337, 21.12.2007, p. 71). +",common agricultural policy;CAP;common agricultural market;green Europe;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;rice;seed;natural disaster;natural catastrophe;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area,21 +37996,"2010/583/EU: Council Implementing Decision of 27 September 2010 authorising Romania to introduce a special measure derogating from Article 193 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 291(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 2006/112/EC of 28 November 2006 on the common system of value added tax (1), and in particular Article 395(1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) By letter registered with the Secretariat-General of the Commission on 23 September 2009, Romania requested authorisation to introduce a special measure derogating from Article 193 of Directive 2006/112/EC.(2) In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 395(2) of Directive 2006/112/EC, the Commission informed the other Member States by letter dated 14 December 2009 of the request made by Romania. By letter dated 17 December 2009, the Commission notified Romania that it had all the information it considered necessary for appraisal of the request.(3) Article 193 of Directive 2006/112/EC provides that the taxable person supplying the goods or services is, as a general rule, liable for the payment of the value added tax (VAT) to the tax authorities. The purpose of the derogation requested by Romania is to make the recipient of supplies of goods or services liable for VAT in two specific types of circumstances. The first case covered is where taxable persons supply wood products as defined in the national legislation. The second is where goods and/or services are supplied by taxable persons, with the exception of retailers, while under an insolvency procedure.(4) Insolvent businesses are often prevented by financial difficulties from paying the VAT on their supplies of goods or services to the competent authorities. The recipient of such goods or services can nonetheless in principle deduct the VAT even though it has not been paid to the competent authorities by the supplier.(5) Since retailers would find it difficult to ascertain the tax status of their customers at the point of sale, the reverse charge should not apply to retailers while under an insolvency procedure.(6) Romania also encounters problems in the timber market because of the nature of the market and the businesses involved. The market has a large number of small enterprises which the Romanian authorities have found difficult to control. The most common form of tax evasion involves the supplier invoicing for supplies then disappearing without paying the tax to the competent authorities but leaving the customer in receipt of a valid invoice for the right of tax deduction.(7) By designating the recipient as the person liable for the payment of the VAT in the case of supplies of wood products by taxable persons and in the case of supplies of goods and the provision of services by taxable persons, with the exception of retailers, while under an insolvency procedure, the derogation removes the difficulties encountered without affecting the amount of tax due. This has the effect of preventing certain types of evasion or avoidance.(8) The measure is proportionate to the objectives pursued since it is not intended to apply generally, but only to specific operations and sectors which pose considerable problems in charging the tax or of tax evasion or avoidance.(9) The authorisation should be limited in time until 31 December 2013. In light of the experience gained up to that date an assessment may be made on whether or not the derogation remains justified.(10) The derogation has no adverse impact on the Union’s own resources accruing from VAT,. By way of derogation from Article 193 of Directive 2006/112/EC, Romania is hereby authorised until 31 December 2013 to designate the taxable person to whom the supplies of goods or services referred to in Article 2 of this Decision are made as the person liable for the payment of the tax. The derogation provided for in Article 1 shall apply to:a) supplies of wood products by taxable persons including standing timber, round or cleft working wood, fuel wood, timber products, as well as square edged or chipped wood and wood in the rough, processed or semi-manufactured wood;b) supplies of goods and the provision of services by taxable persons, with the exception of retailers, while under an insolvency procedure. This Decision is addressed to Romania.. Done at Brussels, 27 September 2010.For the CouncilThe PresidentK. PEETERS(1)  OJ L 347, 11.12.2006, p. 1. +",tax evasion;tax harmonisation;harmonisation of tax systems;tax harmonization;delivery;consignment;delivery costs;means of delivery;shipment;provision of services;wood product;timber;Romania;financial solvency;financial insolvency;VAT;turnover tax;value added tax;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +41905,"Council Decision 2013/182/CFSP of 22 April 2013 amending Decision 2011/137/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 28 February 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/137/CFSP (1).(2) In accordance with Article 12(2) of Decision 2011/137/CFSP, the Council has carried out a complete review of the list of persons and entities set out in Annexes II and IV to that Decision and has concluded that one person should no longer continue to be subject to the restrictive measures provided for in that Decision.(3) On 14 March 2013, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2095 (2013) which amends the arms embargo imposed by paragraph 9(a) of Resolution 1970 (2011) and further elaborated upon by in paragraph 13(a) of Resolution 2009 (2011).(4) Decision 2011/137/CFSP should be amended accordingly,. Decision 2011/137/CFSP is hereby amended as follows: shall be replaced by the following:‘Article 21.   Article 1 shall not apply to:(a) the supply, sale or transfer of non-lethal military equipment or of equipment which might be used for internal repression, intended solely for humanitarian or protective use;(b) the provision of technical assistance, training or other assistance, including personnel, related to such equipment;(c) the provision of financial assistance related to such equipment.2.   Article 1 shall not apply to:(a) the supply, sale or transfer of arms and related materiel;(b) the provision of technical assistance, training or other assistance, including personnel, related to such equipment;(c) the provision of financial assistance related to such equipment,as approved in advance by the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 24 of UNSCR 1970 (2011) (“the Committee”).3.   Article 1 shall not apply to the supply, sale or transfer of protective clothing, including flak jackets and military helmets, temporarily exported to Libya by UN personnel, personnel of the Union or its Member States, representatives of the media and humanitarian and development workers and associated personnel for their personal use only.4.   Article 1 shall not apply to the supply, sale or transfer of non-lethal military equipment intended solely for security or disarmament assistance to the Libyan government.5.   Article 1 shall not apply to the provision of technical assistance, training, financial and other assistance, intended solely for security or disarmament assistance to the Libyan government.6.   Article 1 shall not apply to:(a) the supply, sale or transfer of arms and related materiel, intended solely for security or disarmament assistance to the Libyan government;(b) the supply, sale or transfer of small arms, light weapons and related materiel, temporarily exported to Libya for the sole use of UN personnel, representatives of the media and humanitarian and development workers and associated personnel,notified to the Committee in advance and in the absence of a negative decision by the Committee within five working days of such a notification.’. Annexes II and IV to Decision 2011/137/CFSP shall be amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Luxembourg, 22 April 2013.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. ASHTON(1)  OJ L 58, 3.3.2011, p. 53.ANNEXThe entry for the person below shall be deleted from the lists set out in Annexes II and IV to Decision 2011/137/CFSP:ASHKAL, Al-Barrani +",Libya;Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya;Libyan Arab Jamahiriya;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;arms control;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;economic sanctions;removal;deportation;expulsion;refoulement;refusal of entry;removal order;return decision,21 +644,"76/161/EEC: Council Decision of 8 December 1975 establishing a common procedure for the setting up and constant updating of an inventory of sources of information on the environment in the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),Whereas the programme of action of the European Communities on the environment (3) provides for the preparation of a permanent inventory of sources of information on the environment and its integration, as a Community contribution, into the International Referral System (IRS) of the United Nations Environment Programme, into other appropriate international systems and into the European Documentation Network referred to in Council Decision 75/200/EEC of 18 March 1975 adopting an initial three-year Community plan of action in the field of scientific and technical information and documentation (4);Whereas this inventory could facilitate the access to existing sources of information for all users in the Community, particularly for those responsible for the supervision, protection and management of the environment ; whereas it will also make it possible to determine what coordination or harmonization of information sources would be desirable, to propose the creation of new systems of information on the basis of requirements not yet covered and to integrate such sources into a harmonized European network;Whereas such an inventory seems necessary in order to achieve, within the context of the functioning of the common market, one of the objectives of the Community in the field of protection of the environment and of the quality of life ; whereas the powers of action required in this matter were not provided for in the Treaty;Whereas this inventory, which will be published by the Commission in the form of an inventory of sources of information on the environment in the Community, must make known for each Member State the scientific and technical information and documentation centres, the specialist centres and independent experts and the current or scheduled research projects;Whereas, in order that an inventory can be drawn up, the Member States must forward to the Commission the information relating to the different national sources of information ; whereas an updating procedure for the inventory should also be established,. A common procedure is hereby established for the setting up and updating of a permanent inventory of sources of information on the environment in the Community.This inventory shall include for each Member State a list: - of scientific and technical information and documentation centres and services;- of specialist centres and independent experts;- of current or scheduled research projects. Member States shall assemble the information requested in the questionnaire set out in the Annex and shall forward the information to the Commission in a manner and form compatible with the latter's requirements. (1)OJ No C 157, 14.7.1975, p. 93. (2)OJ No C 263, 17.11.1975, p. 36. (3)OJ No C 112, 20.12.1973, p. 3. (4)OJ No L 100, 21.4.1975, p. 26.The information shall be collected annually to enable the inventory to be updated. This information will be forwarded to the Commission not later than four months after the end of the reference year. Each Member State shall designate the national authority which will be responsible for assembling and forwarding to the Commission the information referred to in Articles 1 and 2, and shall inform the Commission thereof. The Commission shall develop the software and the methods of indexing and encoding the information referred to in Articles 1 and 2. It shall undertake the automated processing of this information and shall supply Member States with a copy of the inventory on magnetic tape or on any other medium and with the software necessary for its use. The Commission shall forward to the International Referral System (IRS) of the United Nations Environment Programme a magnetic tape containing the appropriate information which the Member States wish it to supply to this system. In the light of any experience gained, the list of information constituting the inventory and the methods of preparing the inventory may be revised by the Commission in collaboration with the competent national authorities referred to in Article 3, due account being taken of the measures taken by the Community for the harmonization of the inventories of research projects. Member States shall forward the information requested in the questionnaire set out in the Annex for the first time within three months of the publication of this Decision in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 December 1975.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. PEDINIANNEX INVENTORY OF INFORMATION SOURCES IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONQUESTIONNAIREGENERAL>PIC FILE= ""T0008915""> >PIC FILE= ""T0008916"">>PIC FILE= ""T9000954"">RESEARCH>PIC FILE= ""T0008917""> >PIC FILE= ""T0008918"">>PIC FILE= ""T0008919"">>PIC FILE= ""T0008920"">>PIC FILE= ""T0008921"">>PIC FILE= ""T0008922"">DOCUMENTATION/INFORMATION SERVICES>PIC FILE= ""T0008923""> >PIC FILE= ""T0008924"">>PIC FILE= ""T0008925"">>PIC FILE= ""T0008926"">>PIC FILE= ""T0008927"">>PIC FILE= ""T0008928"">>PIC FILE= ""T0008929"">>PIC FILE= ""T0008930"">>PIC FILE= ""T0008931"">>PIC FILE= ""T0008932""> +",action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;source of information;information source;information service;documentary system;access to information;free movement of information;public information;centralisation of information;centralised information;centralization of information;decentralisation of information;decentralised information,21 +35499,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 66/2008 of 25 January 2008 opening a yearly tariff quota for 2008 and the following years applicable to the importation into the European Community of certain goods originating in Norway resulting from the processing of agricultural products covered by Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (1), and, in particular, Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 96/753/EC of 6 December 1996 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Norway, of the other part, on Protocol 2 to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway (2), and, in particular, Article 2 thereof,Whereas:(1) The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Norway, of the other part, on Protocol 2 to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway, approved by Decision 96/753/EC, provides for an annual tariff quota for imports originating in Norway of chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. It is necessary to open that quota for 2008 and the following years.(2) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (3), lays down rules for the management of tariff quotas. It is appropriate to provide that the tariff quota opened by this Regulation is to be managed in accordance with those rules.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee on horizontal questions concerning trade in processed products not listed in Annex I to the Treaty,. From 1 January to 31 December 2008 and the years after, the goods originating in Norway and imported into the Community which are listed in the Annex shall be subject to the duties set out in that Annex within the limits of the annual quota indicated therein. The tariff quota referred to in Article 1 shall be managed by the Commission in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall be applicable from 1 January 2008.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 January 2008.For the CommissionGünter VERHEUGENVice-President(1)  OJ L 318, 20.12.1993, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2580/2000 (OJ L 298, 25.11.2000, p. 5).(2)  OJ L 345, 31.12.1996, p. 78.(3)  OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 214/2007 (OJ L 62, 1.3.2007, p. 6).ANNEXOrder No CN code Description Annual quota Rate of duty applicable09.0764 ex 1806 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa with the exception of cocoa powder containing added sugar or other sweetening matter falling within CN code 1806 10 5 500 tonnes 35,15 EUR/100 kg +",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;Norway;Kingdom of Norway;confectionery product;biscuit;chocolate;chocolate product;cocoa product;pastry product;sweets;toffee;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin,21 +26394,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1290/2003 of 18 July 2003 on a standing invitation to tender to determine levies and/or refunds on exports of white sugar for the 2003/04 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector(1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 680/2002(2), and in particular Article 22(2), Article 27(5) and (15) and Article 33(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) In view of the situation on the Community and world sugar markets, a standing invitation to tender should be issued as soon as possible for the export of white sugar in respect of the 2003/04 marketing year which, having regard to possible fluctuations in world prices for sugar, must provide for the determination of export levies and/or export refunds.(2) The general rules governing invitations to tender for the purpose of determining export refunds for sugar established by Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 should be applied.(3) In view of the specific nature of the operation, appropriate provisions should be laid down with regard to export licences issued in connection with the standing invitation to tender and there should be a derogation from Commission Regulation (EC) No 1464/95 of 27 June 1995 on special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences in the sugar sector(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1159/2003(4). However, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 of 9 June 2000 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 325/2003(6), and Commission Regulation (EEC) No 120/89 of 19 January 1989 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the export levies and charges on agricultural products(7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2194/96(8), must continue to apply.(4) The Management Committee for Sugar has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. 1. A standing invitation to tender shall be issued in order to determine export levies and/or export refunds on white sugar covered by CN code 1701 99 10 for all destinations excluding Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro(9) and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. During the period of validity of this standing invitation, partial invitations to tender shall be issued.2. The standing invitation to tender shall be open until 29 July 2004. The standing invitation to tender and the partial invitations shall be conducted in accordance with Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 and with this Regulation. 1. The Member States shall establish a notice of invitation to tender. The notice of invitation to tender shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Member States may also publish the notice, or have it published, elsewhere.2. The notice shall indicate, in particular, the terms of the invitation to tender.3. The notice may be amended during the period of validity of the standing invitation to tender. It shall be so amended if the terms of the invitation to tender are modified during that period. 1. The period during which tenders may be submitted in response to the first partial invitation to tender:(a) shall begin on 25 July 2003;(b) shall end on Thursday 31 July 2003 at 10.00, Brussels local time.2. The periods during which tenders may be submitted in response to the second and subsequent partial invitations:(a) shall begin on the first working day following the end of the preceding period;(b) shall end at 10.00, Brussels local time:- on 14 and 28 August 2003,- on 4, 11, 18 and 25 September 2003,- on 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 October 2003,- on 6, 13 and 27 November 2003,- on 11 and 23 December 2003,- on 8 and 22 January 2004,- on 5 and 19 February 2004,- on 4 and 18 March 2004,- on 1, 15 and 29 April 2004,- on 13 and 27 May 2004,- on 3, 10, 17 and 24 June 2004,- on 1, 15 and 29 July 2004. 1. Offers in connection with this tender:(a) must be in writing and must be delivered by hand to the competent authority in a Member State, against a receipt; or(b) must be addressed to that authority either by registered letter or telegram; or(c) must be addressed to that authority by telex, fax or electronic mail, where the authority accepts such forms of communication.2. An offer shall be valid only if the following conditions are met:(a) the offer indicates:(i) the reference of the invitation to tender;(ii) the name and address of the tenderer;(iii) the quantity of white sugar to be exported;(iv) the amount of the export levy or, where applicable, of the export refund, per 100 kilograms of white sugar, expressed in euro to three decimal places;(v) the amount of the security to be lodged covering the quantity of sugar indicated in (iii), expressed in the currency of the Member State in which the tender is submitted;(b) the quantity to be exported is not less than 250 tonnes of white sugar;(c) proof is furnished before expiry of the time limit for the submission of tenders that the tenderer has lodged the security indicated in the tender;(d) the offer includes a declaration by the tenderer that if his tender is successful he will, within the period laid down in the second subparagraph of Article 12(2), apply for an export licence or licences in respect of the quantities of white sugar to be exported;(e) the offer includes a declaration by the tenderer that if his tender is successful he will:(i) where the obligation to export resulting from the export licence referred to in Article 12(2) is not fulfilled, supplement the security by payment of the amount referred to in Article 13(4);(ii) within 30 days following the expiry of the export licence in question, notify the authority which issued the licence of the quantity or quantities in respect of which the licence was not used.3. A tender may stipulate that it is to be regarded as having been submitted only if one or both of the following conditions is/are met:(a) the minimum export levy or, where applicable, the maximum export refund is fixed on the day of the expiry of the period for the submission of the tenders in question;(b) the tender, if successful, relates to all or a specified part of the tendered quantity.4. A tender which is not submitted in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2, or which contains conditions other than those indicated in the present invitation to tender, shall not be considered.5. Once submitted, a tender may not be withdrawn. 1. A security of EUR 11 per 100 kilograms of white sugar to be exported under this invitation to tender must be lodged by each tenderer.Without prejudice to Article 13(4), where a tender is successful this security shall become the security for the export licence at the time of the application referred to in Article 12(2).2. The security referred to in paragraph 1 may be lodged at the tenderer's choice, either in cash or in the form of a guarantee given by an establishment complying with criteria laid down by the Member State in which the tender is submitted.3. Except in cases of force majeure, the security referred to in paragraph 1 shall be released:(a) to unsuccessful tenderers in respect of the quantity for which no award has been made;(b) to successful tenderers who have not applied for the relevant export licence within the period referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 12(2), to the extent of EUR 10 per 100 kilograms of white sugar;(c) to successful tenderers for the quantity for which they have fulfilled, within the meaning of Articles 31(b) and 32(1)(b)(i) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 the export obligation resulting from the licence referred to under Article 12(2) in accordance with the terms of Article 35 of that Regulation.In the case referred to under (b) of the first subparagraph, the releasable part of the security shall be reduced, as applicable, by:(a) the difference between the maximum amount of the export refund fixed for the partial invitation concerned and the maximum amount of the export refund fixed for the following partial invitation, when the latter amount is higher than the former;(b) the difference between the minimum amount of the export levy fixed for the partial invitation concerned and the minimum amount of the export levy fixed for the following partial invitation, when the latter amount is lower than the former.The part of the security or the security which is not released shall be forfeit in respect of the quantity of sugar for which the corresponding obligations have not been fulfilled.4. In case of force majeure, the competent authority of the Member State concerned shall take such action for the release of the security as it considers necessary having regard to the circumstances invoked by the party concerned. 1. Tenders shall be examined in private by the competent authority concerned. The persons present at the examination shall be under an obligation not to disclose any particulars relating thereto.2. Tenders submitted shall be communicated to the Commission by the Member States without the tenderers being mentioned by name and must be received by the Commission within one hour and 30 minutes of the expiry of the deadline for the weekly submission of tenders stipulated in the notice of invitation to tender.Where no tenders are submitted, the Member States shall notify the Commission of this within the same time limit. 1. After the tenders received have been examined, a maximum quantity may be fixed for the partial invitation concerned.2. A decision may be taken to make no award under a specific partial invitation to tender. 1. In the light of the current state and foreseeable development of the Community and world sugar markets, there shall be fixed either:(a) a minimum export levy, or(b) a maximum export refund.2. Without prejudice to Article 10, where a minimum export levy is fixed, a contract shall be awarded to every tenderer whose tender quotes a rate of levy equal to or greater than such minimum levy.3. Without prejudice to Article 10, where a maximum export refund is fixed, a contract shall be awarded to every tenderer whose tender quotes a rate of refund equal to or less than such maximum refund and to every tenderer who has tendered for an export levy. 01. Where a maximum quantity has been fixed for a partial invitation to tender and if a minimum export levy is fixed, a contract shall be awarded to the tenderer whose tender quotes the highest export levy; if the maximum quantity is not fully covered by that award, awards shall be made to other tenderers in descending order of export levies quoted until the entire maximum quantity has been accounted for.Where a maximum quantity has been fixed for a partial invitation to tender and if a maximum export refund is fixed, contracts shall be awarded in accordance with the first subparagraph; if after such awards a quantity is still outstanding, or if there are no tenders quoting an export levy, awards shall be made to tenderers quoting an export refund in ascending order of export refunds quoted until the entire maximum quantity has been accounted for.2. Where an award to a particular tenderer in accordance with paragraph 1 would result in the maximum quantity being exceeded, that award shall be limited to such quantity as is still available. Where two or more tenderers quote the same levy or the same refund and awards to all of them would result in the maximum quantity being exceeded, then the quantity available shall be awarded as follows:(a) by division among the tenderers concerned in proportion to the total quantities in each of their tenders; or(b) by apportionment among the tenderers concerned by reference to a maximum tonnage to be fixed for each of them; or(c) by the drawing of lots. 11. The competent authority of the Member State concerned shall immediately notify applicants of the result of their participation in the invitation to tender. In addition, that authority shall send successful tenderers a statement of award.2. The statement of award shall indicate at least:(a) the reference of the invitation to tender;(b) the quantity of white sugar to be exported;(c) the amount, expressed in euro, of the export levy to be charged, or where applicable of the export refund to be granted per 100 kilograms of white sugar of the quantity referred to in (b). 21. Every successful tenderer shall have the right to receive, in the circumstances referred to in paragraph 2, an export licence covering the quantity awarded, indicating the export levy or refund quoted in the tender, as the case may be.2. Every successful tenderer shall be obliged to lodge, in accordance with the relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000, an application for an export licence in respect of the quantity that has been awarded to him, the application not being revocable in derogation from Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 120/89.The application shall be lodged not later than:(a) the last working day preceding the date of the partial invitation to tender to be held the following week;(b) if no partial invitation to tender is due to be held that week, the last working day of the following week.3. Every successful tenderer shall be obliged to export the tendered quantity and, if this obligation is not fulfilled, to pay, where necessary, the amount referred to in Article 13(4).4. The rights and obligations referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall not be transferable. 31. The period for the issue of export licences referred to in Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1464/95 shall not apply to the white sugar to be exported under this Regulation.2. Export licences issued in connection with a partial invitation to tender shall be valid from the day of issue until the end of the fifth calendar month following that in which the partial invitation was issued.However, export licences issued in respect of the partial invitations held from 1 May 2004 shall be valid only until 30 September 2004.Should technical difficulties arise which prevent export being carried out by the expiry date referred to in the second subparagraph above, the competent authorities in the Member State which issued the export licence may, at the written request of the holder of that licence, extend its validity to 15 October 2004 at the latest, provided that export is not subject to the rules laid down in Articles 4 or 5 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 565/80(10).3. Export licences issued in respect of the partial invitations held between 31 July and 30 September 2003 shall be valid only from 1 October 2003.4. Except in cases of force majeure, the holder of the licence shall pay the competent authority a specific amount in respect of the quantity for which the obligation to export resulting from the export licence referred to in Article 12(2) has not been fulfilled, if the security referred to in Article 6 is less than:(a) the export levy indicated on the licence, less the levy referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 33(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 in force on the last day of validity of the said licence;(b) the sum of the export levy indicated on the licence and the refund referred to in Article 28(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 in force on the last day of validity of the said licence;(c) the export refund referred to in Article 28(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 in force on the last day of validity of the licence, less the refund indicated on the said licence,The amount to be paid referred to in the first paragraph shall be equal to the difference between the result of the valuation made under (a), (b) or (c), as the case may be, and the security referred to in Article 6(1). 4This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 July 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 178, 30.6.2001, p. 1.(2) OJ L 104, 20.4.2002, p. 26.(3) OJ L 144, 28.6.1995, p. 14.(4) OJ L 162, 1.7.2003, p. 25.(5) OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1.(6) OJ L 47, 21.2.2003, p. 21.(7) OJ L 16, 20.1.1989, p. 19.(8) OJ L 293, 16.11.1996, p. 3.(9) Including Kosovo as defined in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999.(10) OJ L 62, 7.3.1980, p. 5. +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;export levy;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;white sugar;refined sugar,21 +29377,"Council Decision 2005/211/JHA of 24 February 2005 concerning the introduction of some new functions for the Schengen Information System, including in the fight against terrorism. Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 30(1)(a) and (b), Article 31(a) and (b) and Article 34(2)(c) thereof,Having regard to the initiative of the Kingdom of Spain (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Whereas:(1) The Schengen Information System, hereinafter referred to as ‘SIS’, set up pursuant to the provisions of Title IV of the Convention of 1990 implementing the Schengen Agreement of 14 June 1985 on the gradual abolition of checks at common borders (3), hereinafter referred to as ‘the 1990 Schengen Convention’, constitutes an essential tool for the application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis as integrated into the framework of the European Union.(2) The need to develop a new, second generation Schengen Information System, hereinafter referred to as ‘SIS II’, with a view to the enlargement of the European Union and allowing for the introduction of new functions, while benefiting from the latest developments in the field of information technology, has been recognised and the first steps have been taken to develop this new system.(3) Certain adaptations of existing provisions and the introduction of certain new functions can already be realised with respect to the current version of the SIS, in particular as far as concerns the provision of access to certain types of data entered in the SIS for authorities the proper performance of whose tasks would be facilitated were they able to search these data, including Europol and the national members of Eurojust, the extension of the categories of missing objects about which alerts may be entered and the recording of transmissions of personal data. The technical facilities required for the purpose first need to be established in each Member State.(4) The Conclusions of the Laeken European Council of 14 and 15 December 2001 and in particular Conclusions 17 (cooperation between specialised counter-terrorism services), 43 (Eurojust and police cooperation with regard to Europol) and the Action Plan of 21 September 2001 against terrorism refer to the need to enhance the SIS and improve its capabilities.(5) Moreover, it is useful to enact provisions with respect to the exchange of all supplementary information through the authorities designated for that purpose in all Member States (Supplementary Information Request at National Entry), giving these authorities a common legal basis within the provisions of the 1990 Schengen Convention and setting out rules on deletion of data kept by these authorities.(6) The provisions in this Decision concerning Europol only set up the legal framework for access to the Schengen Information System and are without prejudice to adoption in the future of the necessary measures setting out the technical solution and the financial implications thereof.(7) The provisions in this Decision concerning the national members of Eurojust and their assistants only set up the legal framework for access to the Schengen Information System and are without prejudice to adoption in the future of the necessary measures setting out the technical solution and the financial implications thereof.(8) The provisions relating to access to SIS data for Europol and national members of Eurojust and their assistants only constitute a first phase and are without prejudice to further discussions on extending this facility to other provisions of the 1990 Schengen Convention.(9) The amendments to be made to this end to the provisions of the Schengen acquis dealing with the Schengen Information System consist of two parts: this Decision and a Council Regulation based on Article 66 of the Treaty establishing the European Community. The reason for this is that, as set out in Article 93 of the 1990 Schengen Convention, the purpose of the Schengen Information System is to maintain public policy and public security, including national security, in the territories of the Member States and to apply the provisions of the said Convention relating to the movement of persons in those territories, by using information communicated via the SIS in accordance with the provisions of that Convention. Since some of the provisions of the 1990 Schengen Convention are to be applied for both purposes at the same time, it is appropriate to amend such provisions in identical terms through parallel acts based on each of the Treaties.(10) This Decision is without prejudice to the adoption in future of the necessary legislation describing in detail the legal architecture, objectives, operation and use of SIS II, such as, but not limited to, rules further defining the categories of data to be entered into the system, the purposes for which they are to be entered and the criteria for their entry, rules concerning the content of SIS records, the interlinking of alerts, compatibility between alerts and further rules on access to SIS data and the protection of personal data and their control.(11) As regards Iceland and Norway, this Decision constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the association of those two States with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (4), which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point G of Council Decision 1999/437/EC of 17 May 1999 on certain arrangements for the application of that Agreement.(12) The United Kingdom is taking part in this Decision, in accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the framework of the European Union annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and Article 8(2) of Council Decision 2000/365/EC of 29 May 2000, concerning the request of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (5).(13) Ireland is taking part in this Decision in accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the framework of the European Union annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and Article 6(2) of Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 February 2002 concerning Ireland’s request to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (6).(14) This Decision is without prejudice to the arrangements for the United Kingdom and Ireland’s partial participation in the Schengen acquis as defined in Decision 2000/365/EC and in Decision 2002/192/EC respectively.(15) This Decision constitutes an act building on the Schengen acquis or otherwise related to it within the meaning of Article 3(2) of the Act of Accession,. The provisions of the 1990 Schengen Convention are hereby amended as follows:1. the following paragraph shall be added to Article 92:2. Article 94(2)(b) shall be replaced by the following:‘(b) objects referred to in Articles 99 and 100.’;3. the first paragraph of Article 94(3) shall be replaced by the following:(a) surname and forenames, any aliases possibly entered separately;(b) any specific objective physical characteristics not subject to change;(c) (…);(d) place and date of birth;(e) sex;(f) nationality;(g) whether the persons concerned are armed, violent or have escaped;(h) reason for the alert;(i) action to be taken;(j) in cases of alerts under Article 95: the type of offence(s)’;4. Article 99(1) shall be replaced by the following:5. the last sentence of Article 99(3) shall be replaced by the following:6. the first sentence of Article 99(5) shall be replaced by the following:7. Article 100(3) shall be replaced by the following:(a) motor vehicles with a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cc, boats and aircraft which have been stolen, misappropriated or lost;(b) trailers with an unladen weight exceeding 750 kg, caravans, industrial equipment, outboard engines and containers which have been stolen, misappropriated or lost;(c) firearms which have been stolen, misappropriated or lost;(d) blank official documents which have been stolen, misappropriated or lost;(e) issued identity papers such as passports, identity cards, driving licences, residence permits and travel documents which have been stolen, misappropriated, lost or invalidated;(f) vehicle registration certificates and vehicle number plates which have been stolen, misappropriated, lost or invalidated;(g) banknotes (registered notes);(h) securities and means of payment such as cheques, credit cards, bonds, stocks and shares which have been stolen, misappropriated or lost.’;8. the following sentence shall be added at the end of Article 101(1):9. the following Articles shall be inserted:(a) record every search made by it, in accordance with the provisions of Article 103;(b) without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5, not connect parts of the Schengen Information System nor transfer the data contained therein to which it has access to any computer system for data collection and processing in operation by or at Europol nor download or otherwise copy any parts of the Schengen Information System;(c) limit access to data entered into the Schengen Information System to specifically authorised staff of Europol;(d) adopt and apply the measures provided for in Article 118;(e) allow the Joint Supervisory Body, set up under Article 24 of the Europol Convention, to review the activities of Europol in the exercise of its right to accede to and to search data entered into the Schengen Information System.10. Article 103 shall be replaced by the following:11. the following Article shall be inserted:12. Article 113(1) shall be replaced by the following:13. the following Article shall be inserted: 1.   Article 1(1), (5) and (8) of this Decision shall take effect 90 days after the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.2.   Article 1(11) and (13) of this Decision shall take effect 180 days after the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.3.   Article 1(1), (5), (8), (11) and (13) of this Decision shall take effect for Iceland and Norway 270 days after the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.4.   Article 1(2), (3), (4), (6), (7), (9), (10) and (12) shall take effect from a date to be fixed by the Council, acting unanimously, as soon as the necessary preconditions have been fulfilled.The Council may decide to fix different dates concerning the taking effect of:— Article 1(2), (4) and (6),— Article 1(3),— Article 1(7),— Article 1(9), new Article 101A,— Article 1(9), new Article 101B,— Article 1(12).5.   Any decision of the Council in accordance with paragraph 4 shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 24 February 2005.For the CouncilThe PresidentN. SCHMIT(1)  OJ C 160, 4.7.2002, p. 7.(2)  OJ C 31 E, 5.2.2004, p. 122.(3)  OJ L 239, 22.9.2000, p. 19.(4)  OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31.(5)  OJ L 131, 1.6.2000, p. 43.(6)  OJ L 64, 7.3.2002, p. 20. +",fight against crime;crime prevention;terrorism;elimination of terrorism;access to information;free movement of information;public information;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;disclosure of information;information disclosure;personal data;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;Schengen Information System;SIS;Specific Information Exchange System,21 +5413,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1363/2011 of 19 December 2011 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Ciliegia dell'Etna (PDO)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Italy's application to register the name ‧Ciliegia dell'Etna‧ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 109, 8.4.2011, p. 2.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processedITALYCiliegia dell'Etna (PDO) +",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;Italy;Italian Republic;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,21 +17233,"Decision of the European Central Bank of 9 June 1998 laying down the measures necessary for the paying-up of the capital of the European Central Bank (ECB/1998/2). ,Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank (hereinafter referred to as the 'Statute`) and in particular to Article 28 thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 98/345/EC of 26 May 1998 concerning the appointments to the Executive Board of the European Central Bank and specifying 1 June 1998 as the date for the establishment of the European System of Central Banks (hereinafter referred to as the 'ESCB`) and the European Central Bank (hereinafter referred to as the 'ECB`) (1),Having regard to the Decision 1999/31/EC of the European Central Bank dated 9 June 1998 on the method to be applied for determining the national central banks' percentage shares in the key for the capital of the European Central Bank (ECB/1998/1) (2),Having regard to Decision 10/98 of the Council of the European Monetary Institute (hereinafter referred to as the 'EMI`) and in particular to Article 2.5 thereof,Whereas the ECB was established on 1 June 1998;Whereas, in accordance with Article 28.1 of the Statute, the capital of the ECB shall amount to ECU 5 000 million and shall become operational as of 1 June 1998;Whereas, in accordance with Article 2.1 of EU Council Regulation (EC) No 1103/97 of 17 June 1997, the euro shall be substituted for the ECU on a 1:1 basis as from 1 January 1999;Whereas, in accordance with Article 28.2 of the Statute, the national central banks (hereinafter referred to as the 'NCBs`) of the Member States of the European Union shall be the sole subscribers to and holders of the capital of the ECB;Whereas, in accordance with Article 28.3 of the Statute, the Governing Council of the ECB, acting by the qualified majority provided for in Article 10.3 of the Statute, shall determine the extent to which and the form in which the capital shall be paid up;Whereas, in accordance with Article 48, by way of derogation from Article 28.3 of the Statute, NCBs of Member States with a derogation shall not pay up their subscribed capital unless the General Council of the ECB, acting by a majority representing at least two-thirds of the subscribed capital of the ECB and at least half of the shareholders, decides that a minimal percentage has to be paid up as a contribution to the operational costs of the ECB; whereas, in accordance with Protocol (No 11) on certain provisions relating to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Bank of England shall pay up its subscription to the capital of the ECB as a contribution to its operational costs on the same basis as NCBs of Member States with a derogation;Whereas the capital of the ECB shall thus only be paid up by the NCBs of the Member States adopting the single currency,. Extent to which the capital shall be paid up1.1. The subscriptions of the NCBs of the Member States adopting the single currency, which shall be calculated according to the key established in accordance with Article 29 of the Statute, shall be paid up in full. The amounts are due as at 1 June 1998.1.2. The Annex to this Decision specifies the amounts corresponding to each of these NCBs. Form in which the capital shall be paid up2.1. Amounts due to the ECB from NCBs in respect of the required paying-up of their share of the subscribed ECB capital shall be settled to the extent that they may be offset against repayments of their respective contributions to the financial resources of the EMI, and will constitute payments of the subscribed capital of the ECB.2.2. In addition to the payments made under paragraph 2.1 above, the NCBs of the Member States adopting the single currency shall settle the payment of any remaining part of their subscribed capital by transfer in ECU to the account or accounts specified by the Executive Board, on 1 July 1998.2.3. The NCBs of the Member States adopting the single currency shall remunerate the amounts outstanding at the monthly interest rate on official net ECU positions, applied as simple interest to the period from 1 June to 1 July 1998. The interest payments due shall be settled in one single instalment in arrears on 1 July 1998.. Done at Frankfurt am Main, 9 June 1998.The President of the ECBWillem F. DUISENBERG(1) OJ L 154, 28. 5. 1998, p. 33.(2) See page 31 of this Official Journal.ANNEX>TABLE> +",Member States' contribution;budget rebate;budgetary compensation;financial contribution;European accounting system;ESA;European system of accounts;European system of integrated economic accounts;European system of national and regional accounts;European system of national and regional accounts in the European Union;central bank;bank of issue;federal bank;national bank;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;European Central Bank;ECB,21 +33377,"2007/155/EC: Council Decision of 5 March 2007 amending Decision 2000/265/EC on the establishment of a financial regulation governing the budgetary aspects of the management by the Deputy Secretary-General of the Council, of contracts concluded in his name, on behalf of certain Member States, relating to the installation and the functioning of the communication infrastructure or the Schengen environment ( SISNET ). ,Having regard to the Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the framework of the European Union, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular first sentence of the second subparagraph of Article 2(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) The Deputy Secretary-General of the Council was authorised by Decision 1999/870/EC (1) and Decision 2007/149/EC (2) to act, in the context of the integration of the Schengen acquis within the European Union, as representative of certain Member States for the purposes of concluding contracts relating to the installation and the functioning of the communication infrastructure for the Schengen environment (‘SISNET’) and to manage such contracts, pending the migration to a communication infrastructure at the charge of the European Community.(2) The financial obligations arising under those contracts are borne by a specific budget (hereinafter ‘the SISNET budget’) financing the communication infrastructure referred to in those Council Decisions.(3) The new Member States, within the meaning of the 2003 Act of Accession, with the exception of Cyprus, are to be integrated into the first generation Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) on a date to be set by the Council in accordance with Article 3(2) of the 2003 Act of Accession, (hereinafter the ‘SISone4ALL project’).(4) From that date, those Member States should participate in the budget.(5) Two Member States, Ireland and the United Kingdom, which contribute to the SISNET budget, but which are not connected to the Schengen Information System, should not contribute to additional costs entailed by the SISone4ALL project,. Decision 2000/265/EC (3) is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 1 shall be replaced by the following:2. Article 25(1) shall be replaced by the following:3. A new sentence shall be added to Article 26:4. A new paragraph shall be added to Article 28:5. Article 29 shall be amended as follows:(a) paragraphs 2 and 3 shall be replaced by the following:(b) paragraph 5 shall be replaced by the following:6. The fifth subparagraph of Article 37 shall be replaced by the following:7. Article 39(a) shall be replaced by the following:‘(a) all proposed contracts for supplies or services, including studies, for which the estimated value equals or exceeds the thresholds in the Directive on public procurement;’8. Article 43(4) shall be replaced by the following:9. Article 49(c) shall be replaced by the following:‘(c) adjustment of the contributions of the States referred to in Article 25 in order to establish the proportion of earlier SISNET installation costs to be borne by the other State. This percentage shall be calculated on the basis of the ratio of the VAT resources paid by the other State to the total VAT resources of the European Communities for the earlier financial years in which the necessary SISNET installation costs have been incurred. If no data on VAT resources is available, the adjustment of contributions shall be calculated on the basis of the share of each Member State concerned in the total GDP of all the Member States referred to in Article 25. The percentage contribution shall be the subject of a ‘credit note’ to the States referred to in Article 25 for an amount pro rata to their share as calculated in accordance with Article 26. The other States may choose to allocate the amount concerned towards their share of the budget or request reimbursement.’ This Decision shall take effect from the date of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 5 March 2007.For the CouncilThe PresidentF.-W. STEINMEIER(1)  OJ L 337, 30.12.1999, p. 41.(2)  OJ L 66, 6.3.2007, p. 19.(3)  OJ L 85, 6.4.2000, p. 12. Decision as last amended by Decision 2003/171/EC (OJ L 69, 13.3.2003, p. 25).(4)  OJ L 66, 6.3.2007, p. 19.’;(5)  OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 114. Directive as last amended by Council Directive 2006/97/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 107).’; +",Council of the European Union;Council of European Ministers;Council of the European Communities;Council of the Union;EC Council;EU Council;European Union Council;financial management;contract;conclusion of a contract;contract law;contractual agreement;contractual commitment;law of contract;invitation to tender;standing invitation to tender;financial regulation;Secretary General of an Institution;communications systems;Schengen Agreement;implementation of the budget,21 +35218,"Council Decision 2008/666/CFSP of 24 July 2008 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 24 thereof,Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency,Whereas:(1) On 4 February 2008, the Council adopted Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO) (1).(2) Article 13(4) of that Joint Action provides that detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third States shall be laid down in an agreement to be concluded in accordance with Article 24 of the Treaty on European Union.(3) On 13 December 2004, the Council authorised the Presidency, assisted where necessary by the Secretary-General/High Representative, in case of future EU civilian crisis management operations, to open negotiations with third States with a view to concluding an agreement on the basis of a model agreement between the European Union and a third State on the participation of a third State in a European Union civilian crisis management operation. On that basis, the Presidency negotiated an Agreement with the Swiss Confederation on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO.(4) The Agreement should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO, is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the European Union. This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 24 July 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentB. HORTEFEUX(1)  OJ L 42, 16.2.2008, p. 92.13.8.2008 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 217/24AGREEMENTbetween the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVOTHE EUROPEAN UNION (EU),of the one part, andTHE SWISS CONFEDERATION,of the other part,hereinafter referred to as the ‘Parties’,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT:the adoption by the Council of the European Union of Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP of 4 February 2008 on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO,the invitation to the Swiss Confederation to participate in the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO,the successful completion of the Force Generation process and the recommendation by the EU Civilian Operation Commander and the Committee for Civilian Aspects of Crisis Management to agree on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the EU-led operation,the Political and Security Committee Decision EULEX/2/2008 of 22 April 2008 on the acceptance of the Swiss Confederation’s contribution to the EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO,HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Participation in the operation1.   The Swiss Confederation shall associate itself with the Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP of 4 February 2008 on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (hereinafter ‘EULEX KOSOVO’), and with any Joint Action or Decision by which the Council of the European Union decides to extend EULEX KOSOVO, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and any required implementing arrangements.2.   The contribution of the Swiss Confederation to EULEX KOSOVO is without prejudice to the decision-making autonomy of the European Union.3.   The Swiss Confederation shall ensure that its personnel participating in the EULEX KOSOVO undertake their mission in conformity with:— the Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO and possible subsequent amendments,— the Operation Plan,— implementing measures.4.   Personnel seconded to EULEX KOSOVO by the Swiss Confederation shall carry out their duties and conduct themselves solely with the interest of EULEX KOSOVO in mind.5.   The Swiss Confederation shall inform in due time the Civilian Operation Commander and the Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO (hereinafter ‘Head of Mission’) of any change to its contribution to EULEX KOSOVO.6.   Personnel seconded to EULEX KOSOVO shall undergo a medical examination, vaccination and be certified medically fit for duty by a competent authority from the Swiss Confederation. Personnel seconded to EULEX KOSOVO shall produce a copy of this certification.Article 2Status of personnel1.   The status of the personnel contributed to EULEX KOSOVO by the Swiss Confederation shall be governed by the provisions on the status of mission, as provided by Article 10(1) of the Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP of 4 February on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO.2.   The status of personnel contributed to headquarters or command elements located outside Kosovo, shall be governed by arrangements between the headquarters and command elements concerned and the Swiss Confederation.3.   Without prejudice to the agreement on the status of mission referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, if available, the Swiss Confederation shall exercise jurisdiction over its personnel participating in EULEX KOSOVO.4.   The Swiss Confederation shall be responsible for answering any claims, from or concerning any of its personnel, linked to the participation in EULEX KOSOVO. The Swiss Confederation shall be responsible for bringing any action, in particular legal or disciplinary, against any of its personnel, in accordance with its laws and regulations.5.   The Swiss Confederation undertakes to make a declaration as regards the waiver of claims against any State participating in EULEX KOSOVO, and to do so when signing this Agreement. A model for such a declaration is annexed to this Agreement.6.   The European Union Member States undertake to make a declaration as regards the waiver of claims, for the participation of the Swiss Confederation in EULEX KOSOVO, and to do so when signing this Agreement. A model for such a declaration is annexed to this Agreement.Article 3Classified information1.   The Swiss Confederation shall take appropriate measures to ensure that EU classified information is protected in accordance with the European Union Council’s security regulations, contained in Council Decision 2001/264/EC of 19 March 2001, and in accordance with further guidance issued by competent authorities, including the Head of Mission.2.   Where the EU and the Swiss Confederation have concluded an agreement on security procedures for the exchange of classified information, the provisions of such an agreement shall apply in the context of EULEX KOSOVO.Article 4Chain of command1.   All personnel participating in EULEX KOSOVO shall remain under the full command of their national authorities.2.   National authorities shall transfer operational control to the Civilian Operations Commander, who shall exercise command and control at the strategic level.3.   The Head of Mission shall assume responsibility and exercise command and control of EULEX KOSOVO at theatre level.4.   The Head of Mission shall exercise command and control over personnel, teams and units from contributing States as assigned by the Civilian Operation Commander together with administrative and logistic responsibility including over assets, resources and information placed at the disposal of EULEX KOSOVO.5.   The Swiss Confederation shall have the same rights and obligations in terms of the day-to-day management of the operation as participating European Union Member States taking part in the operation, in accordance with the legal instruments referred to in Article 1, paragraph 1, of this Agreement.6.   The Head of Mission shall be responsible for disciplinary control over the personnel of EULEX KOSOVO. Where required, disciplinary action shall be taken by the national authority concerned.7.   A National Contingent Leader (NCL) shall be appointed by the Swiss Confederation to represent its national contingent in EULEX KOSOVO. The NCL shall report to the Head of Mission on national matters and shall be responsible for day-to-day contingent discipline.8.   The decision to end the operation shall be taken by the European Union, following consultation with the Swiss Confederation, provided that the Swiss Confederation is still contributing to EULEX KOSOVO at the date of termination of the operation.Article 5Financial aspects1.   The Swiss Confederation shall assume all the costs associated with its participation in the operation apart from the costs which are subject to common funding, as set out in the operational budget of the operation.2.   In case of death, injury, loss or damage to natural or legal persons from the territory where the operation is conducted, the Swiss Confederation shall, when its liability has been established, pay compensation under the conditions foreseen in the agreement on the status of mission, if available, as referred to in Article 2(1) of this Agreement.Article 6Arrangements to implement the AgreementAny necessary technical and administrative arrangements in pursuance of the implementation of this Agreement shall be concluded between the Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union/High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, and the appropriate authorities of the Swiss Confederation.Article 7Non-complianceShould one of the Parties fail to comply with its obligations laid down in the previous Articles, the other Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by serving a notice of one month.Article 8Dispute settlementDisputes concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be settled by diplomatic means between the Parties.Article 9Entry into force1.   This Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the first month after the Parties have notified each other of the completion of the internal procedures necessary for this purpose.2.   This Agreement shall be provisionally applied from the date of signature.3.   This Agreement shall remain in force for the duration of the Swiss Confederation’s contribution to the operation.Done at Brussels, 29 July 2008.For the European UnionFor the Swiss ConfederationANNEXDECLARATIONSDeclaration by the EU Member StatesThe EU Member States applying the EU Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO, will endeavour, insofar as their internal legal systems so permit, to waive as far as possible claims against the Swiss Confederation for injury, death of their personnel, or damage to, or loss of, any assets owned by themselves and used by EULEX KOSOVO if such injury, death, damage or loss was caused by personnel from the Swiss Confederation in the execution of their duties in connection with EULEX KOSOVO, except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct, or arose from the use of any assets owned by the Swiss Confederation, provided that the assets were used in connection with the operation and except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct of the personnel of EULEX KOSOVO from the Swiss Confederation using those assets.Declaration by the Swiss ConfederationAs a participant to the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO, established by the EU Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP, the Swiss Confederation will endeavour, insofar as its internal legal system so permits, to waive as far as possible claims against any other State participating in EULEX KOSOVO for injury, death of its personnel, or damage to, or loss of, any assets owned by itself and used by EULEX KOSOVO if such injury, death, damage or loss was caused by personnel in the execution of their duties in connection with EULEX KOSOVO, except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct, or arose from the use of any assets owned by States participating in EULEX KOSOVO, provided that the assets were used in connection with the operation and except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct of the personnel of EULEX KOSOVO using those assets. +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation;rule of law;Kosovo;Kosovo and Metohija;fact-finding mission;experts' mission;experts' working visit;investigative mission;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union,21 +7096,"89/457/EEC: Council Decision of 18 July 1989 establishing a medium-term Community action programme concerning the economic and social integration of the economically and socially less privileged groups in society. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas, under Article 2 of the Treaty, the task of the Community is to promote throughout the Community a harmonious development of economic activities, a continuous and balanced expansion, an increase in stability, an accelerated raising of the standard of living and closer relations between the States belonging to it;Whereas by its Decision 85/8/EEC of 19 December 1985 (4) the Council authorized the Commission to implement specific Community action to combat poverty which came to an end on 31 December 1988; whereas this action should be continued and broadened;Whereas in order to attain the abovementioned goal the improvement of standards of living in each Member State should be shared by the economically and socially less privileged in each Member State;Whereas insecurity in relation to employment, a phenomenon which has grown in recent years, is also incompatible with this goal;Whereas national economic and social policies and Community action in the field of employment can, by attacking the structural causes of this economic and social exclusion, make an effective contribution to the fight against it;Whereas, irrespective of the measures which may be taken under the various Community policies to foster the economic and social integration of groups in society at risk of becoming economically and socially less privileged, there is a need for more specific action to attain the abovementioned goal;Whereas it is necessary, in order to ensure economic and social cohesion, to take preventive measures against any short-term negative effects of completion of the large market on the social groups most at risk and to optimize corrective measures for the groups already marginalized;Whereas exchanges of information and experience and consultation between the Member States and the Commission on action to combat the exclusion of the least privileged members of society are essential to this economic and social cohesion of the Community;Whereas the Treaty does not provide for the action concerned, powers other than those of Article 235,. A medium-term Community action programme concerning the economic and social integration of the economically and socially less privileged groups in society is hereby established for the period from 1 July 1989 to 30 June 1994. The aims of the programme shall be to:(a) ensure overall coherence between all Community operations having an impact on the economically and socially less privileged groups in society, whilst adhering to the respective rules applicable to those operations;(b) contribute to the development of preventive measures to assist groups in society at risk of becoming economically and socially less privileged and of corrective measures to meet the needs of the very poor;meet the needs of the very poor;(c) produce, from a multidimensional viewpoint, innovatory organizational models for the integration of the economically and socially less privileged members of society, involving all economic and social agents;(d) conduct an information, coordination, assessment and exchange of experience operation at Community level;(e) continue to study the characteristics of the economically and socially less privileged members of society. With a view to achieving the aims referred to in Article 2, the Commission may promote and/or financially support:(a) the carrying-out of pilot projects which are integrated into the fabric of local society and aimed at fostering the economic and social integration of the economically and socially less privileged groups in society by coordinating local initiatives with national or regional policies.These pilot projects must correspond to the actual needs of the economically and socially less privileged and must allow them to play an active role so that they can become genuinely integrated into society;(b) innovatory measures to foster the economic and social integration of certain groups of people who suffer from specific forms of isolation, in particular those measures undertaken by non-governmental organizations;(c) the assessment of schemes, the intra-Community exchange of knowledge and the transfer of methods, to be carried out by a network of research and development units whose members shall be appointed by the Commission in consultation with the Member States concerned;(d) the exchange on a regular basis of comparable data on the economically and socially less privileged groups in society and the improvement of knowledge of the phenomenon. 1. The Commission shall be responsible for implementing the programme in accordance with this Decision.2. Non-exhaustive information regarding the definition, selection, presentation and assessment of pilot projects and innovatory measures is given in the Annex. 1. Pilot projects and innovatory measures shall be submitted to the Commission by the Member States.2. Pilot projects and innovatory measures shall be drawn up in close cooperation between the Member State concerned and the relevant public or private bodies designated by that Member State. 1. The content of pilot projects and innovatory measures which may qualify for Community funding shall be adopted within the framework of prior consultation between the Commission and the Member State concerned.2. After consulting the Committee provided for in Article 7, the Commission shall take a decision on the content and the selection of pilot projects and innovatory measures.3. The Commission shall also consult the Committee provided for in Article 7 on the other activities undertaken under this programme. 1. The Commission shall be assisted by an Advisory Committee, hereinafter referred to as ´the Committee', comprising a representative of the Government of each Member State and chaired by a representative of the Commission.2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft, within atime limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote.The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes.The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the Committee. It shall inform the Committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account.3. The Committee shall adopt its own rules of procedure. 1. The dissemination and exchange of information and knowledge concerning this programme shall be organized on the responsibility of the Commission.2. The Commission shall disseminate the results of operations carried out pursuant to this Decision using such means as may be most appropriate. 1. The amount estimated necessary to finance the Community contribution to this programme is ECU 55 million for the entire duration of the programme.2. Community financial support shall be granted, in the framework of the appropriations entered annually in the general budget of the European Communities for that purpose, at the following rates:(a) for pilot projects and for the innovatory measures for which responsibility is borne by the public authorities ofthe Member State concerned, the maximum rate shall be 50 % of actual expenditure within the limits of the assistance approved by the Commission; however, in exceptional cases, this ceiling may be raised to 55 %;(b) for direct subsidies to innovatory measures on the part of private or public bodies at regional or local level for which responsibility is not borne by the public authorities of the Member State concerned, the rate may be raised to 75 % of actual expenditure within the limits of the assistance approved by the Commission. 0 1. Before 1 July 1993 the Commission shall present to the Council and the European Parliament an interim report on the implementation and results of the programme.2. Before 1 January 1995, the Commission shall present to the Council and the European Parliament a final report on the implementation and results of the programme. 1 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 18 July 1989For the CouncilThe PresidentR. DUMAS(1) OJ No C 60, 9. 3. 1989, p. 11.(2) OJ No C 158, 26. 6. 1989.(3) OJ No C 159, 26. 6. 1989, p. 13.(4) OJ No L 2, 3. 1. 1985, p. 24. ANNEX NON-EXHAUSTIVE INFORMATION REGARDING THE DEFINITION, SELECTION, PRESENTATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PILOT PROJECTS AND INNOVATORY MEASURES III. DEFINITIONi(i) Pilot projects1. A pilot project must constitute a coherent programme of assistance for the economically and socially less privileged and not simply be a collection of unconnected, heterogeneous projects.2. Pilot projects must be implemented in locations defined in terms of their characteristics and size (district, town, region).The location selected must lend itself to action in depth, and in particular must enable all interested parties to work together.3. Pilot projects must relate to several aspects of the situation of the economically and socially less privileged, e.g. income, housing, health, education, social protection, employment, training, culture.The choice of aspects must be such as to ensure that the pilot project forms a consistent whole.4. Pilot projects must involve the population of the selected area in a spirit of participation.Pilot projects must have the support of private participants (e.g. employers) or associations (e.g. trade unions, local groups, local development associations) and of the public authorities (local, regional and/or national, as appropriate).5. Pilot projects must be sufficiently representative to provide information of general interest regarding the economically and socially less privileged and to allow of subsequent transfer to other entities or expansion.6. Pilot project must be aimed primarily at those who are economically and socially most disadvantaged.(ii) Innovatory measures1. Innovatory measures must demonstrate cases in which specific action is required to assist the most disadvantaged.2. Innovatory measures may take the form of new responses to certain specific situations.3. Whether a measure is in fact innovatory must be determined by reference to what is being done in the Community as a whole.III. SELECTIONWhen pilot projects and innovatory measures are selected, account will be taken of the extent to which pilot projects or innovatory measures:1. are carried out by participants with particular qualifications and/or experience;2. effectively assist the group of people they cover;3. encourage the independence and self-confidence of the persons concerned, including measures to promote self-sufficiency;4. help the employment situation (e.g. promotion of self-employment, improvement of vocational skills);5. channel aid to the most disadvantaged;6. concentrate on socially and economically disadvantaged areas.III. PRESENTATIONApplications for Community aid must:1. state precisely- the aim of the pilot project or innovatory measure,- the group of people covered,- the location chosen and type of area,- the number and type of participants and authorities involved;2. describe what the pilot project or innovatory measure is expected to achieve and estimate the probable cost;3. be designed in such a way that the results to be achieved may be compared.IV. ASSESSMENTEach pilot project and innovatory measure should be assessed continuously and at the end of the programme. +",disabled person;handicapped person;mobility-handicapped person;person with limited mobility;the disabled;the handicapped;social integration;integration into society;social assimilation;social inclusion;social insertion;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;European social policy;reintegration into working life;professional reintegration;reintegration into the labour market;return to employment;return to the labour market,21 +43291,"Commission Implementing Decision of 11 April 2014 on a financial contribution from the Union towards emergency measures to combat sheep pox in Bulgaria in 2013 and in Greece in 2013 and 2014 (notified under document C(2014) 2334). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas:(1) Sheep pox is an infectious viral disease of sheep and goats with a severe impact on the profitability of ovine farming causing disturbance to trade within the Union and export to third countries.(2) In the event of an outbreak of sheep pox, there is a risk that the disease agent spreads to other ovine holdings within that Member State and also to other Member States and to third countries through trade in live ovine or their products.(3) Council Directive 92/119/EEC (2) sets out measures which in the event of an outbreak have to be immediately implemented by Member States as a matter of urgency to prevent further spread of the virus and to eradicate the disease.(4) In accordance with Article 84 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3), the commitment of expenditure from the Union budget shall be preceded by a financing decision setting out the essential elements of the action involving expenditure and adopted by the institution or the authorities to which powers have been delegated by the institution.(5) Decision 2009/470/EC lays down the procedures governing the financial contribution from the Union towards specific veterinary measures, including emergency measures. Pursuant to Article 3 of that Decision, Member States shall obtain a financial contribution towards the costs of certain measures to eradicate sheep pox.(6) Article 3(6) of Decision 2009/470/EC lays down rules on the percentage of the costs incurred by the Member State that may be covered by the financial contribution from the Union.(7) The payment of a financial contribution from the Union towards emergency measures to eradicate sheep pox is subject to the rules laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 (4).(8) Outbreaks of sheep pox occurred in Bulgaria in 2013 and in Greece in 2013 and 2014. Bulgaria and Greece have taken measures in accordance with Directive 92/119/EEC to combat those outbreaks.(9) The authorities of Bulgaria and Greece informed the Commission and the other Member States in the framework of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health of the measures applied in accordance with Union legislation on notification and eradication of the disease and the results thereof.(10) The authorities of Bulgaria and Greece have therefore fulfilled their technical and administrative obligations with regard to the measures provided for in Article 3(4) of Decision 2009/470/EC and Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.(11) At this stage, the exact amount of the financial contribution from the Union cannot be determined. Based on the last information sent by the concerned Member States, the cost of compensation and on operational expenditure provided are estimated at EUR 79 186,33 and EUR 1 484 304,16 respectively for Bulgaria and Greece.(12) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Financial contribution from the Union to Bulgaria and Greece1.   A financial contribution from the Union up to a maximum EUR of 40 000,00 shall be granted to Bulgaria towards the costs incurred by this Member State in taking measures pursuant to Article 3(2) and (6) of Decision 2009/470/EC to combat sheep pox in 2013.2.   A financial contribution from the Union up to a maximum of EUR 700 000,00 shall be granted to Greece towards the costs incurred by this Member State in taking measures pursuant to Article 3(2) and (6) of Decision 2009/470/EC to combat sheep pox in 2013 and 2014.3.   The final amount of the financial contribution mentioned in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be fixed in a subsequent decision to be adopted in accordance with the procedure established in Article 40(2) of Decision 2009/470/EC. Payment arrangementsA first tranche of EUR 310 000,00, to be financed from budget line 17 04 04 of the financial budget of the EU for 2014, shall be paid to Greece as part of the Union financial contribution provided for in Article 1(2). AddresseesThis Decision is addressed to the Republic of Bulgaria and to the Hellenic Republic.. Done at Brussels, 11 April 2014.For the CommissionTonio BORGMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 155, 18.6.2009, p. 30.(2)  Council Directive 92/119/EEC of 17 December 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of certain animal diseases and specific measures relating to swine vesicular disease (OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 69).(3)  Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).(4)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 of 28 February 2005 laying down rules on the Community financing of emergency measures and of the campaign to combat certain animal diseases under Council Decision 90/424/EEC (OJ L 55, 1.3.2005, p. 12). +",Greece;Hellenic Republic;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;distribution of EU funding;distribution of Community funding;distribution of European Union funding;commitment of expenditure;commitment appropriation;commitment authorisation;emergency aid,21 +12458,"94/655/EC: Commission Decision of 30 September 1994 on certain protection measures with regard to equidae coming from Australia (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), as last amended by Decision 92/438/EEC (2), and in particular Article 18 (1) thereof,Whereas deaths due to an equine disease not yet identified have been declared in Australia;Whereas the presence of this disease in Australia is susceptible to constitute a serious danger for Community equidae; whereas it is necessary to adopt quickly at Community level the necessary protection measures with regard to horses coming from Australia;Whereas pending information to be transmitted by the Australian authorities, notably on the origin of the disease, supplementary conditions should be applied for the temporary admission of registered horses, the re-admission of registered horses after temporary export, and the importation of equidae, coming from Australia,. 1. A supplementary certificate signed by the Australian central competent veterinary authorities shall be required for the temporary admission of registered horses, the re-admission after temporary export of registered horses, and the import of equidae, coming from Australia.2. The certificate provided for in paragraph 1 must contain the following guarantees:- the equidae have not been resident in the State of Queensland (Australia) during the last 30 days,- the equidae have not been in contact with other equidae which have been resident in the State of Queensland (Australia) during the last 30 days,- the equidae have not been in direct contact with equidae which have been resident on infected holdings during the last 60 days. Member States shall amend the measures they apply with regard to Australia to bring them into line with this Decision. They shall inform the Commission thereof. This Decision shall apply until 30 November 1994. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 September 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 56.(2) OJ No L 243, 25. 8. 1992, p. 27. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;Australia;Commonwealth of Australia;health certificate;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule;temporary admission;temporary export;temporary import,21 +24994,"2003/197/EC: Council Decision of 21 October 2002 on the signing, on behalf of the Community, and provisional application of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia concerning the system of ecopoints to be applied to transit traffic of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia through Austria. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 71(1), in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Commission has negotiated an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia concerning the system of ecopoints to be applied to transit traffic of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia through Austria.(2) Subject to its possible conclusion at a later date, the Agreement initialled on 25 January 2001 should be signed.(3) Provision should be made for the provisional application of the Agreement from 1 January 2002,. The signing of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia concerning the system of ecopoints to be applied to transit traffic of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia through Austria, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community, subject to the Council Decision concerning the conclusion of the said Agreement.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Community subject to its conclusion. Subject to reciprocity, the Agreement referred to in Article 1 shall be applied on a provisional basis from 1 January 2002, pending the completion of the procedures for its formal conclusion. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Luxembourg, 21 October 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentP. S. Møller +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);transit;passenger transit;transit of goods;Austria;Republic of Austria;Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;FYROM;Macedonia-Skopje;The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;ex-Yugoslav republic;tradeable emission permit;marketable emission permit;negotiable pollution permit;tradeable discharge permit;transferable emission permit,21 +19263,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1537/1999 of 13 July 1999 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 in respect of the definition of the concept of originating products used for the purposes of the scheme of generalised preferences to take account of the special situation of Laos regarding certain exports of textiles to the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 955/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council(2), and in particular Article 249 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 502/1999(4), and in particular Article 76 thereof,(1) Whereas, by Council Regulation (EC) No 2820/98 of 21 December 1998 applying a multiannual scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period 1 July 1999 to 31 December 2001(5), the Community gave such preferences to Laos; whereas that Regulation has also extended, until 30 June 1999, the validity of Council Regulation (EC) No 3281/94 of 19 December 1994 applying a four-year scheme of generalised tariff preferences (1995 to 1998) in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 602/98(7), by which Laos was also given such preferences;(2) Whereas Articles 67 to 97 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 establish the definition of the concept of originating products to be used for the purposes of generalised tariff preferences; whereas Article 76 of that Regulation provides, however, for derogations to those provisions in favour of least-developed GSP-beneficiary countries which submit an appropriate request to that effect to the Community;(3) Whereas, by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1713/97(8), Laos obtained such a derogation for certain textiles, for the period 1 August 1997 to 31 December 1998;(4) Whereas the Government of Laos has asked for the term of validity of that derogation to be extended;(5) Whereas the request submitted by Laos satisfies the requirements of Article 76 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93; whereas in particular the introduction of quantitative conditions (on an annual basis) reflecting the Community market's capacity to absorb the Lao products, Laos's export capacity and actual recorded trade flows, is such as to prevent injury to the corresponding branches of Community industry; whereas the derogation should be adapted, however, with reference to the economic needs, and to the new rules of origin, applicable under generalised tariff preferences, given in Commission Regulation (EC) No 46/1999(9);(6) Whereas in order to encourage regional cooperation among beneficiary countries it is desirable to provide that the raw materials to be used in Laos in the context of this derogation should originate in countries belonging to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) or to the Lomé Convention;(7) Whereas the open and effective administration of these measures should be ensured by applying the relevant provisions, for the management of tariff quotas, laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93, as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1427/97(10);(8) Whereas provision should be made for the transfer of quantities between product categories in accordance with and up to the limits for Bangladesh in Annex VIII to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 of 12 October 1993 on common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries(11), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1072/1999(12);(9) Whereas, to be fully effective, the derogation should be granted for a reasonable length of time;(10) Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. 1. By way of derogation from Articles 67 to 97 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93, products listed in the Annex to this Regulation which are manufactured in Laos from woven fabric (woven items) or yarn (knitted items) imported into that country and originating in a country belonging to the South Asian Assocation for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) or to the Lomé Convention shall be regarded as originating in Laos in accordance with the arrangements set out below.2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, products shall be considered as originating in SAARC when they are obtained in these countries according to the rules of origin provided for in Articles 67 to 97 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93, or as originating in the beneficiary countries of the Lomé Convention when they are obtained in those countries according to the rules of origin provided in Protocol 1 to the Fourth ACP-EEC Convention(13).3. The competent authorities of Laos shall undertake to take all of the necessary measures to ensure compliance with the provisions of paragraph 2. The derogation provided for in Article 1 shall apply to products imported into the Community from Laos during the period 15 July 1999 to 14 July 2000, up to the annual quantities listed in the Annex against each product. The quantities referred to in Article 2 shall be managed by the Commission, in accordance with the provisions laid down in Articles 308a to 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. Quantities may be transferred in accordance with the provisions and up to the limits set out for Bangladesh in Annex VIII to Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93. The following shall be entered in box 4 of certificates of origin Form A issued pursuant to this Regulation: ""Derogation - Regulation (EC) No 000/1999"" In case of doubt, the Member States may demand a copy of the document certifying the origin of the materials used in Laos under this derogation. Such a demand may be made at the time of entry into free circulation of the goods benefiting from this Regulation, or within the framework of the administrative cooperation for which provision is made in Article 94 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 July 1999.For the CommissionMario MONTIMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1.(2) OJ L 119, 7.5.1999, p. 1.(3) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.(4) OJ L 65, 12.3.1999, p. 1.(5) OJ L 357, 30.12.1998, p. 1.(6) OJ L 348, 31.12.1994, p. 1.(7) OJ L 80, 18.3.1998, p. 1.(8) OJ L 242, 4.9.1997, p. 1.(9) OJ L 10, 15.1.1999, p. 1.(10) OJ L 196, 24.7.1997, p. 31.(11) OJ L 275, 8.11.1993, p. 1.(12) OJ L 134, 28.5.1999, p. 1.(13) OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1.ANNEX>TABLE> +",import;Laos;Lao People’s Democratic Republic;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;clothing;article of clothing;ready-made clothing;work clothes,21 +25861,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 573/2003 of 28 March 2003 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Decision 2003/18/EC as regards the concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas on certain cereal products originating in Romania and amending Regulation (EC) No 2809/2000. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 2003/18/EC of 19 December 2002 on the conclusion of a Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of negotiations between the parties on new mutual agricultural concessions(1), and in particular Article 3(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Decision 2003/18/EC, the Community has undertaken to establish for each marketing year import tariff quotas at a zero rate of duty for wheat and meslin and maize originating in Romania.(2) To ensure that imports of wheat and maize covered by these tariff quotas are orderly and not speculative, they should be made subject to the issue of import licences. The licences should be issued, within the quantities set, at the request of the interested parties, subject, where appropriate, to the fixing of a reduction coefficient in respect of the quantities applied for.(3) To ensure the proper management of these quotas, deadlines for the lodging of licence applications should be laid down and the information to be included in the applications and licences should be specified.(4) To take account of delivery conditions, the import licences should be valid from the day of their issue until the end of the month following that in which they are issued.(5) With a view to the sound management of the quotas, provision should be made to derogate from Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 of 9 June 2000 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products(2), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2299/2001(3), as regards the transferable nature of the licences and the tolerance relating to the quantities released into free circulation.(6) To ensure sound management of the quotas, the security on the import licences should be set at a relatively high level, by way of derogation from Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1162/95 of 23 May 1995 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2305/2002(5).(7) Rapid two-way communication should be established between the Commission and the Member States regarding the quantities applied for and imported.(8) As Council Regulation (EC) No 2435/2000 of 17 October 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with Romania(6) has been repealed by Decision 2003/18/EC, Commission Regulation (EC) No 2809/2000 of 20 December 2000 laying down detailed rules for the application, for cereals sector products, of Regulations (EC) No 2290/2000, (EC) No 2433/2000, (EC) No 2434/2000, (EC) No 2435/2000 and (EC) No 2851/2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products originating in the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Romania, and the Republic of Poland respectively and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1218/96(7), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2864/2000(8), should be amended.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. 1. Imports of wheat and meslin falling within CN code 1001 and referred to in Annex I originating in Romania and benefiting from a zero rate of import duty, under the tariff quota bearing the order number 09.4766, in accordance with Decision 2003/18/EC, shall be subject to an import licence issued in accordance with this Regulation.2. Imports of maize other than seed falling within CN code 1005 90 00 and referred to in Annex I originating in Romania and benefiting from a zero rate of import duty, under the tariff quota bearing the order number 09.4767, in accordance with Decision 2003/18/EC, shall be subject to an import licence issued in accordance with this Regulation.3. The products referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be released into free circulation upon presentation of one of the following documents:(a) an EUR.1 movement certificate issued by the competent authorities in Romania in accordance with Protocol 4 of the Europe Agreement between the Community and Romania(9);(b) an invoice declaration on the invoice provided by the exporter in accordance with that Protocol. 1. Applications for import licences shall be lodged with the competent authorities of the Member States no later than 13.00 Brussels time on the second Monday of each month.Each licence application shall be for a quantity not exceeding the quantity available for the import of the relevant product in the marketing year concerned.2. No later than 18.00 Brussels time on the same day, the competent authorities of the Member States shall fax the Commission (number (32-2) 295 25 15), in accordance with the model in the Annex II, the total quantity resulting from the sum of the quantities indicated on the import licence applications.That information shall be communicated separately from the information on other import licence applications for cereals.3. If the total of the quantities for each product concerned since the start of the marketing year and the quantity referred to in paragraph 2 exceeds the quota for the marketing year concerned, the Commission shall set, no later than the third working day after the applications were lodged, a single reduction coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested.4. Without prejudice to paragraph 3, licences shall be issued on the fifth working day following the day on which the application was lodged. No later than 18.00 Brussels time on the day the licences are issued, the competent authorities of the Member States shall fax the Commission the total quantity resulting from the sum of the quantities for which import licence were issued that same day. In accordance with Article 23(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000, the period of validity of the licence shall be calculated from the actual date of issue.Import licences shall be valid until the end of the month following the month in which they were issued. The rights resulting from the import licences shall not be transferable. The quantity released into free circulation may not exceed that indicated in sections 17 and 18 of the import licence. The figure ""0"" shall be entered to that effect in section 19 of the licence. The import licence application and the import licence shall contain the following information:(a) in section 8, the name of the country of origin;(b) in section 20 one of the following entries:- Reglamento (CE) n° 573/2003- Forordning (EF) nr. 573/2003- Verordnung (EG) Nr. 573/2003- Kανονισμός (EK) αριθ. 573/2003- Regulation (EC) No 573/2003- Règlement (CE) n° 573/2003- Regolamento (CE) n. 573/2003- Verordening (EG) nr. 573/2003- Regulamento (CE) n.o 573/2003- Asetus (EY) N:o 573/2003- Förordning (EG) nr 573/2003;(c) in section 24, the words ""zero duty"". The security for the import licences provided for in this Regulation shall be EUR 30 per tonne. Regulation (EC) No 2809/2000 is amended as follows:1. The title is replaced by the following:""Commission Regulation (EC) No 2809/2000 of 20 December 2000 laying down detailed rules for the application, for cereals sector products, of Regulations (EC) No 2290/2000, (EC) No 2433/2000, (EC) No 2434/2000 and (EC) No 2851/2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products originating in the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic and the Republic of Poland respectively and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1218/96""2. Article 2 is replaced by the following:""Article 2Imports of the products listed in Annex I to this Regulation originating in the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic and the Republic of Poland and qualifying for partial or total exemption from import duty for the quantity and at the rate of reduction or duty level specified therein shall be subject to the presentation of an import licence issued in accordance with this Regulation.""3. In Annex I, the row concerning Romania is deleted. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 April 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 March 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 8, 14.1.2003, p. 18.(2) OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1.(3) OJ L 308, 27.11.2001, p. 19.(4) OJ L 117, 24.5.1995, p. 2.(5) OJ L 348, 21.12.2002, p. 92.(6) OJ L 280, 4.11.2000, p. 17.(7) OJ L 326, 22.12.2000, p. 16.(8) OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 3.(9) OJ L 357, 31.12.1994, p. 2.ANNEX I>TABLE>ANNEX IIMODEL OF THE NOTIFICATION REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2(2)Import quotas for wheat and maize from Romania opened by Council Decision 2003/18/EC>TABLE> +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;agricultural product;farm product;Romania;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;cereals;tariff exemption;exoneration from customs duty;zero duty,21 +8620,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3146/90 of 30 October 1990 altering the entry price for certain fruit and vegetables originating in Mediterranean third countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3488/89 of 21 November 1989 laying down the method of decision for certain provisions laid down for agricultural products in the framework of Mediterranean agreements (1), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Whereas, in accordance with the agreements concluded with various Mediterranean third countries, the Community may decide to alter the entry price for certain fruit and vegetables originating in such countries, taking account of the annual reviews of trade flows by product and country under Council Regulation (EEC) No 451/89 of 20 February 1989 concerning the procedure to be applied to certain agricultural products originating in various Mediterranean third countries (2);Whereas examination of the prospects for export flows from Mediterranean third countries in the light of the overall trend on the Community market points to the need to alter the entry price for oranges, clementines, mandarins and other similar citrus hybrids, lemons and tomatoes;Wheras the alteration of the entry price must relate, for each product concerned, to the amount to be deducted as customs duties from the representative prices recorded in the Community for the calculation of the entry price referred to in Article 24 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1193/90 (4); whereas, according to product and origin, reductions as appropriate, of one-sixth or one-third during trading periods enable the desired objective to be attained; whereas such reductions must apply within the quantitative limits determined, in accordance with the Mediterranean agreements;Whereas this alteration of the entry price is to apply in respect of specific quantities which must be entered in the accounts during the periods laid down in the agreements; whereas a Community surveillance system must be set up to supervise the alterations in question; whereas the Commission must inform the Member States as soon as the quantities laid down in the Mediterranean agreements and reproduced in this Regulation have been reached;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. For the purpose of calculating the entry price referred to in Article 24 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 for each of the products originating in the Mediterranean countries mentioned in Annex I hereto, the amount to be deducted as customs duties from the recorded representative prices shall be reduced by the percentage indicated in Annex I during the periods indicated therein. This reduction shall be applied up to the quantities specified in Annex II hereto. 1. Imports of the products listed in Annex II and originating in the countries indicated therein shall be subject to Community surveillance.2. Deductions shall be made from the specified quantities when products are presented to the customs authorities under cover of a declaration of release for free circulation, accompanied by a movement certificate.Goods may be deducted from the specified quantity only if the movement certificate is presented before the date from which these preferential arrangements cease to apply.The extent to which a specified quantity is used up shall be determined at Community level on the basis of the imports deducted from it as specified in the first and second subparagraphs.Member States shall inform the Commission, at the intervals and within the time limits specified in paragraph 3, of imports effected in accordance with the above procedures.3. With respect to imports effected, Member States shall send to the Commission statements of the deducted quantities every 10 days, to be forwarded within five days from the end of each 10-day period.4. As soon as the quantities specified in Annex II have been reached, the Commission shall inform the Member States of the date from which these preferential arrangements cease to apply.5. The Commission may take the requisite administrative measures to adapt the administrative procedures set out in paragraphs 1 to 4. The Member States and the Commission shall cooperate closely to ensure that this Regulation is applied. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 November 1990.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 October 1990.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 340, 23. 11. 1989, p. 2.(2) OJ No L 52, 24. 2. 1989, p. 7.(3) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 119, 11. 5. 1990, p. 43.ANNEX I1,2.3.4.5 // // // // // Product // Mediterra- nean third country // Amount to be deducted // Period of application of the alteration 1.2.3.4.5 // CN code // Description // // // // // // // // // ex 0805 10 // Oranges, fresh or chilled // Israel Morocco Tunisia Egypt Cyprus // One-sixth One-sixth One-third // 1. 12. 1990 to 31. 5. 1991 1. 12. 1990 to 31. 5. 1991 1. 12. 1991 to 31 12. 1991 // // // // // // ex 0805 20 // Mandarins and other similar citrus hybrids, fresh or chilled, excluding clementines // Morocco Israel // One-sixth // 1. 11. 1990 to end February 1991 // // // // // // ex 0805 20 // Clementines, fresh or chilled // Morocco Israel // One-sixth // 1. 12. 1990 to end February 1991 // // // // // // ex 0805 30 10 // Lemons, fresh or chilled // Cyprus Turkey Israel // One-sixth One-third // 1. 1. 1991 to 31. 5. 1991 1. 6. 1991 to 31. 12. 1991 // // // // // // 0702 00 // Tomatoes, fresh or chilled // Morocco // One-sixth One-third // 15. 11. 1990 to 20. 12. 1990 1. 4. 1991 to 31. 5. 1991 // // // // //ANNEX II1.2,3.4.5.6 // // // // // // Serial No // Product // Mediterranean third country // Period of application of the surveillance // Quantities specified in the Mediterranean agreements (tonnes) 1.2.3.4.5.6 // // CN code // Description // // // // // // // // // // 19.0010 // ex 0805 10 // Oranges, fresh or chilled // Israel Morocco Tunisia Egypt Cyprus // 1. 11. 1990 to 31. 5. 1991 1. 12. 1990 to 31. 12. 1990 1. 1. 1991 to 31. 12. 1991 // 293 000 265 000 28 000 7 000 67 000 // // // // // // // 19.0020 // ex 0805 20 // Clementines, mandarins and other similar citrus hybrids, fresh or chilled // Morocco Israel // 1. 11. 1990 to end February 1991 // 110 000 14 200 // // // // // // // 19.0030 // ex 0805 30 10 // Lemons, fresh or chilled // Cyprus Turkey Israel // 1. 1. 1991 to 31. 12. 1991 // 15 000 12 000 6 400 // // // // // // // 19.0050 19.0053 19.0056 // 0702 00 // Tomatoes, fresh or chilled, of which: April May // Morocco // 15. 11. 1990 to 31. 5. 1991 // 86 000 15 000 10 000 // // // // // // +",fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;third country;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff;Mediterranean region (EU);EC Mediterranean region;Mediterranean basin,21 +5477,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1256/87 of 6 may 1987 re- establishing the levying of the customs duties applicable to other receivers, whether or not combined with a sound recorder or reproducer and other parts falling under subheadings 85.15 a III ex b) and C II c) of the Common Customs Tariff, originating in Malaysia, benefiting from the tariff preferences provided for by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3924/86. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3924/86 of 16 December 1986 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1987 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), and in particular Article 15 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Articles 1 and 12 of that Regulation, suspension of customs duties shall be accorded to each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III other than those listed in column 4 of Annex I, within the framework of the preferential tariff ceiling fixed in column 9 of Annex I;Whereas, as provided for in Article 13 of that Regulation, as soon as the individual ceilings in question are reached at Community level, the levying of customs duties on imports of the products in question originating in each of the countries and territories concerned may at any time be re-established;Whereas, in the case of other receivers, whether or not combined with a sound recorder or reproducer and other parts falling under subheadings 85.15 A III ex b) and C II c) of the Common Customs Tariff, the individual ceiling was fixed at 4 000 000 ECU; whereas, on 9 April 1987, imports of these products into the Community originating in Malaysia reached the ceiling in question after being charged thereagainst; whereas, it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties in respect of the products in question against Malaysia,. As from 10 May 1987, the levying of customs duties, suspended pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3924/86 shall be re-established on imports into the Community of the following products originating in Malaysia:1.2.3 // // // // Order No // CCT heading No and NIMEXE code // Description // // // // (1) // (2) // (3) // // // // 10.1060 // 85.15 (NIMEXE codes 85.15-12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 31, 33, 35, 44, 45, 52, 53, 55, 57, 58, 59, 82, 83, 85, 86, 88, 99) // Radiotelegraphic and radiotelephonic transmission and reception apparatus; radio-broadcasting and television transmission and reception apparatus (including receivers, incorporating sound recorders or reproducers) and television cameras; radio navigational aid apparatus, radar apparatus and radio remote control apparatus: A. Radiotelegraphic and radiotelephonic transmission and reception apparatus; radio-broadcasting and television transmission and reception apparatus (including receivers incorporating sound recorders or reproducers) and television cameras: // // // III. Receivers, whether or not combined with a sound recorder or reproducer: // // // ex b) Other, excluding colour television receivers with integral tube // // // C. Parts: // // // II. Other: // //(1) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1986, p. 1. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 May 1987.For the CommissionCOCKFIELDVice-President // c) Other // // // +",Malaysia;Eastern Malaysia;Labuan;Malaya;Peninsular Malaysia;Sabah;Sarawak;West Malaysia;radio equipment;radio receiver;radio transmitter;radio transmitter-receiver;television equipment;TV receiver;television set;restoration of customs duties;restoration of customs tariff;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,21 +2228,"97/184/EC: Council Decision of 13 March 1997 concerning the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of an Agreement between the European Community and the United Mexican States on cooperation regarding the control of precursors and chemical substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof, in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 228 (2), and Article 228 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal of the Commission,Whereas, on 25 September 1995, the Council authorized the Commission to negotiate, on behalf of the Community, agreements on the control of precursors and chemical substances with the Member States of the Organization of American States;Whereas the Commission, on the basis of this authorization, completed negotiations with the United Mexican States on 25 October 1996;Whereas it is appropriate that the Council authorize the Commission, in consultation with a special committee appointed by the Council, to approve modifications on behalf of the Community where the Agreement provides for them to be adopted by the Joint Follow-up Group; whereas, such authorization must be limited to the modification of the Annexes of the Agreement in so far as it concerns substances already covered by the Community legislation on precursors and chemical substances,. The Agreement between the European Community and the United Mexican States on cooperation regarding the control of precursors and chemical substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances shall be approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council shall on behalf of the Community, communicate the instrument provided for in Article 12 to the Government of the United Mexican States (1). 1.   The Community shall be represented in the Joint Follow-up Group provided for in Article 9 of the Agreement by the Commission, assisted by the representatives of the Member States.2.   The Commission is authorized to approve, on behalf of the Community, modifications to the Annexes to the Agreement adopted by the Joint Follow-up Group by the procedure laid down in Article 10 of the Agreement.The Commission shall be assisted in this task by a special committee designated by the Council and charged with establishing a common position.3.   The authorization referred to in paragraph 2 shall be limited to those substances which are already covered by the relevant Community legislation on drugs precursors and chemical substances. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 13 March 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. PATIJN(1)  The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council. +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);Mexico;United Mexican States;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;illicit trade;black market;clandestine trade;contraband;fraudulent trade;narcotic;psychotropic substance,21 +17840,"Council Regulation (EC) No 448/98 of 16 February 1998 completing and amending Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 with respect to the allocation of financial intermediation services indirectly measured (FISIM) within the European system of national and regional accounts (ESA). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 213 thereof,Having regard to the draft Regulation submitted by the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the European Monetary Institute (3),Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 of 25 June 1996 on the European System of National and Regional Accounts in the Community (4) contains the reference framework of common standards, definitions, classifications and accounting rules for drawing up the accounts of the Member States for the statistical requirements of the European Community, in order to obtain comparable results between Member States;Whereas Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 provides that a decision on the allocation of financial intermediation services indirectly measured (FISIM) will be taken no later than 31 December 1997;Whereas solving the problem of allocating FISIM should lead to major improvements in the methodology of the ESA and to a more accurate intra-European Union comparison of gross domestic product (GDP) levels;Whereas the purpose of this Regulation is to introduce the principle of allocation of FISIM and the detailed rules of its implementation;Whereas the effectiveness of the allocation of FISIM and the detailed rules of its implementation need to be evaluated by means of calculations to be carried out by the Member States according to the trial methods described in Annex III to this Regulation during a trial period which is sufficiently long in order to test whether this allocation yields more reliable results for the correct measurement of the economic activity concerned than the present zero allocation;Whereas, it is appropriate that the Commission on the basis of the calculations carried out during the trial period, presents evaluation reports on the quality of the data, in particular, on their availability and a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the stability in time and the sensitivity of the results in respect of the different trial methods;Whereas it is appropriate in case of a positive evaluation of reliability of the results obtained that the Commission decides on the most suitable method for the allocation of FISIM;Whereas in case the trial methods do not yield more reliable results for the correct measurement of the economic activity concerned than the present zero allocation it is however appropriate that the Commission submits to the Council an appropriate proposal for modification of Regulation (EC) No 2223/96;Whereas it is appropriate that the decision to allocate FISIM for the establishment of the GNP used for the purposes of the Community's budget and its own resources will be adopted by the Council, acting unanimously, on a proposal from the Commission;Whereas it is appropriate not to allocate FISIM for the purposes of other Community policies until the Commission has decided on the method to be used for allocating FISIM in case the results obtained are judged to be more reliable;Whereas, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, the objectives pursued by this Regulation can be better achieved at the Community level than at the level of Member States because only the Commission can coordinate the necessary harmonisation of the statistical methods for calculating and allocating FISIM at Community level; whereas, however, the calculation and allocation proper as well as the infrastructure required to monitor application of the methods, should be organised by the Member States; whereas for this reason it is necessary to prescribe that the competent national authorities have access to all available data at national level;Whereas the Committee on the Statistical Programmes of the European Communities, established by Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom (5), and the Committee on Monetary, Financial and Balance of Payments Statistics, established by Decision 91/115/EEC (6), have been respectively consulted in accordance with Article 3 of each of the aforesaid Decisions,. Purpose1. The purpose of this Regulation is to introduce the principle, using reliable methodology, for allocating financial intermediation services indirectly measured (FISIM), described in Annex I of Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 2223/96.2. For this purpose, Annexes I and II of Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 shall be amended in accordance with Annexes I and II to this Regulation. Methods1. The Member States shall carry out calculations in accordance with the methods described in Annex III to this Regulation during the trial period described in Article 4.2. On the basis of an evaluation of the results of these calculations a decision on the method to be used for the allocation of FISIM shall be taken in accordance with Article 5. Means1. The Member States shall ensure that the necessary data or appropriate estimates for carrying out these calculations shall forthwith be put at the disposal of the national authority in charge of conducting the calculations referred to in Article 2(1).2. The national authority shall be responsible for the collection of supplementary data it deems necessary for the calculations. Submission of the results of calculations during the trial periodThe Member States shall submit to the Commission the results of the calculations referred to in Article 2(1), in accordance with the following schedule:The results for calendar years 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 shall be submitted no later than 1 November 1999.The results for calendar year 1999 as well as revised results for calendar years 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 shall be submitted no later than 1 November 2000.The results for calendar year 2000 as well as revised results for calendar years 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 shall be submitted no later than 1 November 2001.The first estimates for calendar year 2001 as well as revised results for calendar years 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000 shall be submitted no later than 30 April 2002. Evaluation of results1. On the basis of the results referred to in Article 4, the Commission, after consulting the Statistical Programme Committee, shall submit before 31 December 2000 a mid-term report and before 1 July 2002 a final report to the European Parliament and the Council containing a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the implications of the trial methods for allocating and calculating FISIM as described in Annex III.2. The necessary measures for the application of this Regulation, including measures to clarify and improve the trial methods described in Annex III, shall be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the procedure of Article 7.3. Before 31 December 2002, the Commission shall, after consulting the Committee for Monetary, Financial and Balance of Payments Statistics and in accordance with the procedure of Article 7, adopt the method to be used for the allocation of FISIM in case the findings of the final evaluation report on the reliability of the results obtained during the trial period are positive.4. In case the Commission in its final evaluation report referred to in paragraph 1 finds that none of the trial methods for allocating FISIM are more reliable for the correct measurement of the economic activity than the present zero allocation, the Commission shall submit, if necessary, an appropriate proposal to the Council for the modification of Regulation (EC) No 2223/96. Transmission to the CommissionFrom 1 January 2003 the Member States shall transmit to the Commission the results of the calculations made pursuant to this Regulation as part of the tables referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2223/96. Procedure1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Statistical Programme Committee, hereinafter referred to as 'the Committee`.2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the Chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter.The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148(2) of the Treaty establishing the European Community in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the Committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The Chairman shall not vote.3. (a) The Commission shall adopt the measures envisaged if they are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee.(b) If the measures envisaged are not in accordance with the opinion of the Committee, or if no opinion is delivered, the Commission shall, without delay, submit to the Council a proposal relating to the measures to be taken. The Council shall act by a qualified majority.If, upon expiry of a period of three months the Council has not acted, the proposed measures shall be adopted by the Commission. DerogationsBy way of derogation from this Regulation:1. The decision to allocate FISIM for the establishment of the GNP used for the purposes of the Community's budget and its own resources shall be adopted by the Council, acting unanimously, on a proposal from the Commission.2. FISIM shall not be allocated for the purposes of other Community policies until the Commission has adopted the method to be used for the allocation of FISIM in accordance with Article 5(3). Final provisionsThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 February 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. BROWN(1) OJ C 124, 21. 4. 1997, p. 28.(2) OJ C 339, 10. 11. 1997.(3) Opinion delivered on 16 October 1997 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4) OJ L 310, 30. 11. 1996, p. 1.(5) OJ L 181, 28. 6. 1989, p. 47.(6) OJ L 59, 6. 3. 1991, p. 19. Decision as amended by Decision 96/174/EC (OJ L 51, 1. 3. 1996, p. 48).ANNEX IAMENDMENTS TO ANNEX A AND ANNEX I THERETO OF REGULATION (EC) No 2223/96>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>ANNEX IIAMENDMENT TO ANNEX II OF ANNEX A TO REGULATION (EC) No 2223/96The following text is deleted from the third sentence of the first paragraph of point 11:': property income receivable less interest payable, excluding any property income receivable from the investment of their own funds`.ANNEX IIICALCULATING FISIM1. CALCULATION OF FISIM OUTPUT BY SECTOR S122 AND S123(a) Statistical data requiredFor each of the sub-sectors S122 and S123 (1), it is necessary to use the table of average stocks of loans, deposits (split by user sectors) and the securities other than shares issued by FI for the period (average of four quarters) and the accrued interest, after reallocation of interest rate subsidies to their actual recipients as defined by the 1995 ESA.(b) The choice of a reference rateIn the balance sheets of financial intermediaries included in S122 and S123 loans and deposits with resident units have to be broken down to differentiate between loans and deposits:- which are interbank (i.e. within the institutional units included in sectors S122 and S123);- which are undertaken with the user institutional sectors (S11 - S124 - S125 - S13 - S14 - S15) (except with the central banks).In addition to that, loans and deposits with the rest of the world (S2) should also be broken down into loans and deposits with non-resident financial intermediaries and loans and deposits within other non-residents.In the trial period of five years Member States are required to compare the results on the allocation of FISIM by using the internal reference rate calculated according to the following four methods:Method 1To obtain the FISIM output of the resident FIs by institutional sector, the 'internal` reference rate is calculated as the ratio of interest receivable on loans between S122 and S123 to stocks of loans between S122 and S123.>NUM>interest receivable on loans between S122 and S123>DEN>stock of loans between S122 and S123Method 2To obtain the FISIM output of the resident FIs by institutional sector, the 'internal` reference rate is calculated as the weighted average of the rates on both interbank loans and on securities other than shares issued by FIs. The weights are the level of stocks in the headings loans between resident FIs included in S122 and S123 and securities other than shares issued by the resident financial intermediairies included in S122 and S123.>NUM>interest receivable on loans between S122 and S123 + interest on securities other than shares issued by S122 and S123>DEN>stock of loans between S122 and S123 + securities other than shares issued by S122 and S123If the institutional characteristics of the national banking systems do not allow to calculate this rate (e.g. because banks do not issue securities other than shares), then an alternative reference rate should be used. This rate can be calculated by using the stocks and interest flows of assets (excluding loans)/liabilities (excluding deposits) whose average time to maturity is the nearest to that of the liabilities in the balance sheets of FIs included in S122 and S123.Method 3To obtain the FISIM output of resident FIs by institutional sector, two reference rates can be applied, one for short term transactions (calculated as in Method 1) and one for long term transactions (using published rates for securities other than shares whose maturity reproduces that of the liabilities in the balance sheet with a long maturity).Method 4To obtain the FISIM output of the resident FIs by institutional sector, the 'internal` reference rate is calculated according to the three alternatives below:(a) as an average of lending and deposits rates which are undertaken with the resident institutional sectors (S124 - S125 - S11 - S13 - S14 - S15) (except with the central banks);(b) as an average between the average of lending and deposits rates which are undertaken with the resident user institutional sectors (S124 - S125 - S11 - S13 - S14 - S15) (except with the central banks) and the implicit interest rate calculated as in Method 1;(c) as an average between the average of lending and deposits rates which are undertaken with the resident user institutional sectors (S124 - S125 - S11 - S13 - S14 - S15) (except with the central banks) and the implicit interest rate calculated as in Method 2.To determine FISIM imports and exports, the reference rate used is the average interbank rate weighted by the levels of stocks in the headings 'loans between S122 and S123 on the one hand, and non-resident FIs on the other hand` and 'deposits between S122 and S123 on the one hand, and non-resident FIs on the other hand`, which are included in the balance sheet of the financial intermediaries.This calculated rate is the 'external` reference rate which is used to calculate FISIM exports and imports.In the trial period the calculation should be done distinguishing the internal and external reference rates both on the basis of the residence of the FIs engaged in the transactions and on the basis of the currencies in which these transactions are denominated.Member States are required to provide Eurostat with all the statistical information used in the methodology applied.(c) Detailed breakdown of FISIM by institutional sectorFor each institutional sector it is necessary to have the following table of loans and deposits granted by the resident FIs:>START OF GRAPHIC>>END OF GRAPHIC>The total FISIM by institutional sector is obtained as the sum of FISIM on loans granted to the institutional sector and of FISIM on deposits of the institutional sector.FISIM on the loans granted to the institutional sector = interest receivable on loans - (loan stocks × 'internal` reference rate)FISIM on the deposits of the institutional sector = (deposit stocks × 'internal` reference rate) - interest payable on depositsPart of the output is exported; on the basis of the balance sheet of the financial intermediaries (S122 and S123) we observe:>START OF GRAPHIC>>END OF GRAPHIC>Exported FISIM is calculated using the 'external` interbank reference rate as follows:FISIM on loans granted to non-residents (including FIs) = interest receivable - (loan stock × 'external` reference rate)FISIM on the deposits of non-residents (including FIs) = (deposit stocks × 'external` reference rate) - interest payable(d) Breakdown into intermediate and final consumption of FISIM allocated to householdsThe services attributable to households must be broken down into:- intermediate consumption of households in their capacity as owners of dwellings,- intermediate consumption of households in their capacity as owners of unincorporated enterprises,- final consumption of households.It entails a breakdown of loans to households (stocks and interest) into:- dwelling loans,- loans to households as owners of unincorporated enterprises,- other loans to households.Loans to households as owners of unincorporated enterprises and dwelling loans are generally shown separately in the various breakdowns of lending in financial and monetary statistics. Other loans to households can be obtained by subtraction. FISIM for loans to households should be distributed among three items (dwelling loans, loans to households as owners of unincorporated enterprises and other loans to households) on the basis of information on stocks and interest for each of the three groups. Dwelling loans are not identical to mortgage loans, as mortgage loans can have other purposes.Household deposits must be broken down into:- deposits of households as owners of unincorporated enterprises,- deposits of individuals.In the absence of statistics on deposits of households as owners of unincorporated enterprises in the trial period of five years Member States are required to compare the results on the allocation of FISIM by using the following two methods:Method 1Stocks can be calculated on the basis of the ratio of deposits to value added observed for the smallest size corporations and extrapolated for unincorporated enterprises.Method 2Stocks can be calculated on the basis of the ratio of deposits to turnover observed for the smallest size corporations and extrapolated for unincorporated enterprises.FISIM on the deposits of households must be distributed between FISIM on the deposits of households as owners of unincorporated enterprises and that on the deposits of households as consumers on the basis of the average stocks of these two categories, for which, owing to lack of further information, the same interest rate may be used.As an alternative, especially in the case more detailed information on loans and deposits of households is absent, FISIM to households can be allocated to intermediate consumption and final consumption assuring that all loans are attributable to households as producer or as owners of dwellings and that all deposits are attributable to households as consumers.2. CALCULATION OF IMPORTED FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATIONNon-resident FIs grant loans to residents and receive deposits from residents. By institutional sector it is necessary to have the following table:>START OF GRAPHIC>>END OF GRAPHIC>The financial intermediation imported by each institutional sector is therefore calculated as follows:FISIM imported for loans = interest receivable by non-resident FIs - (loan stocks × 'external` reference rate)FISIM imported for deposits = (deposit stocks × 'external` reference rate) - interest payable by non-resident FIs3. FISIM AT CONSTANT PRICESThe difference between the reference rate and the effective rate of interest represents the margin earned by the financial intermediary, and thus can be considered to be the price paid for the service provided. FISIM at constant prices are derived as the quotient of the value of FISIM on loans and deposits held by S122 and S123 and this price. The stocks of loans and deposits are revalued to base period prices using a general price index (e.g. the implicit price deflator for domestic final demand).>TABLE>Base period margin on loans = effective interest rate on loans - reference rateBase period margin on deposits = reference rate - effective interest rate on deposits(1) The financial intermediaries to be considered are the sectors S122 (other monetary financial institutions) and S123 (other financial intermediaries, except insurance corporations and pension funds), except investment funds. +",financial analysis;gross national product;GNP;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;European accounting system;ESA;European system of accounts;European system of integrated economic accounts;European system of national and regional accounts;European system of national and regional accounts in the European Union;data transmission;data flow;interactive transmission;Economic and Monetary Union;EMU;Werner plan;Werner report,21 +5850,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 48/2014 of 13 January 2014 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Châtaigne d'Ardèche (PDO)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, France’s application to register the name ‘Châtaigne d'Ardèche’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Châtaigne d'Ardèche’ should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 January 2014.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ C 235, 14.8.2013, p. 13.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedFRANCEChâtaigne d’Ardèche (PDO) +",France;French Republic;nut;almond;chestnut;coconut;hazel nut;pistachio;walnut;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,21 +31717,"2006/804/EC: Commission Decision of 23 November 2006 on harmonisation of the radio spectrum for radio frequency identification (RFID) devices operating in the ultra high frequency (UHF) band (notified under document number C(2006) 5599). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Decision No 676/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on a regulatory framework for radio spectrum policy in the European Community (Radio Spectrum Decision) (1), and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, a specific type of short-range devices, offers potentially significant economic and societal benefits in Europe. Different RFID applications are possible, such as automatic article identification, asset tracking, security and alarm systems, waste management, proximity sensors, anti-theft systems, location systems, data transfer to handheld devices and wireless control systems. The development of devices based on ultra high frequency (UHF) RFID in the EC will contribute to development of the information society and to promotion of innovation.(2) Harmonised conditions and legal certainty for the availability of radio spectrum for UHF RFID devices are necessary to allow the identification of products incorporating UHF RFID or services relating to RFID to function throughout Europe. Ensuring a functioning internal market will assist the successful and rapid uptake of RFID technology by supporting economies of scale and cross-border use.(3) The purpose of this Decision is limited to RFID systems in which the devices attached to the items to be identified have no autonomous source of energy for radio transmission and transmit solely by reusing the energy radiated onto them by reader devices. So their potential to cause interference to other spectrum users is typically limited. Therefore such devices can share frequency bands with other services which are, or are not, subject to authorisation, without causing harmful interference, and can co-exist with other short range devices. Their use should therefore not be subject to an individual authorisation pursuant to the Authorisation Directive 2002/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2). In addition, radio communications services, as defined in the International Telecommunications Union Radio Regulations, have priority over such RFID devices and are not required to ensure the protection of RFID devices against interference and RFID systems shall not cause interference to these radio communications services. Since no protection against interference can therefore be guaranteed to users of RFID devices, it is the responsibility of manufacturers of RFID devices to protect such devices against harmful interference from radio communications services as well as from other short range devices operating in accordance with the applicable Community or national regulations. Pursuant to Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (3) (the R&TTE Directive) manufacturers should ensure, that RFID devices effectively use the radio frequency spectrum so as to avoid harmful interference to other short-range devices.(4) On 11 March 2004 the Commission therefore issued a mandate (4) to the CEPT, pursuant to Article 4(2) of the Radio Spectrum Decision, to harmonise frequency use for short-range devices, including RFID devices. In response to that mandate, in its report (5) of 15 November 2004 the CEPT established the list of voluntary harmonisation measures which exist in the European Community for short-range devices and stated that a more binding commitment is required from Member States in order to ensure the legal stability of the frequency harmonisation achieved in the CEPT, in particular for the UHF spectrum used by RFIDs.(5) The bands proposed by CEPT for harmonisation are covered for use by RFID by harmonised standard EN 302 208 adopted pursuant to Directive 1999/5/EC. This standard describes a listen-before-talk technique meant to provide appropriate mitigation levels to avoid harmful interference to other users in the band. The use of this standard or other relevant harmonised standards gives the presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive.(6) Harmonisation under this Decision does not exclude the possibility for a Member State to apply, where justified, transitional periods or radio spectrum-sharing arrangements pursuant to Article 4(5) of the Radio Spectrum Decision.(7) The use of spectrum is subject to the requirements of Community law for public health protection in particular Directive 2004/40/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (6) and Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC (7). Health protection for radio equipment is ensured by conformity of such equipment to the essential requirements pursuant to the R&TTE Directive.(8) Due to rapid technological change, new UHF RFID and similar devices will emerge, which will require updates of spectrum harmonisation conditions, taking into account their economic benefits and the requirements of industry and users. Updates of this Decision will therefore be necessary to respond to new developments in the market and technology. If a review reveals the necessity to adapt the Decision, changes will be decided following the procedures specified in the Radio Spectrum Decision for the adoption of implementing measures. The updates could include transition periods to accommodate legacy situations.(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Radio Spectrum Committee,. The purpose of this Decision is to harmonise the conditions for the availability and efficient use of radio spectrum for RFID devices operating in the ultra high frequency (UHF) band. For the purpose of this Decision:1. ‘RFID devices’ means devices for, inter alia, tracking and identification of items by the use of a radio system, consisting on the one hand of passive devices (tags) mounted on items and, on the other, of transmitter/receiver units (readers) which activate the tags and receive data back;2. ‘non-interference, and non-protected basis’ means that no harmful interference may be caused to any radio communications service and that no claim may be made for protection of these devices against harmful interference originating from radio communications services. 1.   Member States shall designate and make available, within six months after the entry into force of this Decision and on a non-exclusive, non-interference and non-protected basis, the frequency bands for RFID devices, subject to the specific conditions, as laid down in the Annex to this Decision.2.   Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may request transitional periods and/or radio spectrum-sharing arrangements, pursuant to Article 4(5) of the Radio Spectrum Decision.3.   This Decision is without prejudice to the right of Member States to allow the use of the frequency bands under less restrictive conditions than specified in the Annex to this Decision. Member States shall keep the use of the relevant bands under scrutiny and report their findings to the Commission to allow a timely review of the Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 November 2006.For the CommissionViviane REDINGMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 108, 24.4.2002, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 108, 24.4.2002, p. 21.(3)  OJ L 91, 7.4.1999, p. 10.(4)  Mandate to CEPT to analyse further harmonisation of frequency bands in use for short-range devices.(5)  Final report by the ECC in response to the EC mandate to the CEPT on radio frequency identification radio spectrum harmonisation.(6)  OJ L 159, 30.4.2004, p. 1.(7)  OJ L 199, 30.7.1999, p. 59.ANNEXUHF Frequency band Specific conditionsMax. power/Field strength Channel spacingSub-band A: 865-865,6 MHz 100 mW e.r.p. 200 kHzSub-band B: 865,6-867,6 MHz 2 W e.r.p. 200 kHzSub-band C. 867,6-868 MHz 500 mW e.r.p. 200 kHzChannel centre frequencies are 864,9 MHz + (0,2 MHz × channel number).The available channel numbers for each sub-band are:Sub-band A: channel numbers 1 to 3;Sub-band B: channel numbers 4 to 13;Sub-band C: channel numbers 14 and 15.Note: The same equipment is allowed to operate in several sub-bands. +",approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;transmission network;Euronet;Transpac;broadcasting network;data-transmission network;telecommunications network;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;electromagnetic interference;electrical interference;electromagnetic field;electromagnetic pollution;electromagnetic radiation;waveband;CB;citizens' band radio;radio frequency,21 +267,"Council Directive 72/97/EEC of 7 February 1972 extending the period set in Article 7 (1) (C) of the Council Directive of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 43 and 100 thereof;Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament;Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee;Whereas the Council Directive of 26 June 1964 1 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine, as last amended by the Council Directive of 19 July 1971 2, makes provision in Article 7 (1), as amended by the Council Directive of 13 July 1970 3, for countries of destination to grant general or restricted authorizations for the introduction of certain animals into their territory;Whereas in respect of bovine animals for production under thirty months old, it follows from (C) of the abovementioned provision that such authorizations may only be granted during a limited period ending on 31 December 1971;Whereas that period should be extended until 31 December 1975;. The following shall be substituted for the second subparagraph of Article 7 (1) (C) of the Council Directive of 26 June 1964, as amended by the Directive of 13 July 1970:""This provision shall apply until 31 December 1975 unless otherwise decided by the Council acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission."" The Member States shall bring into force with effect from 1 January 1972 the laws, regulations or administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 February 1972.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ.P. BUCHLER 1OJ No 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64. 2OJ No L 179, 9.8.1971, p. 1. 3OJ No L 157, 18.7.1970, p. 40. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;health certificate;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +41568,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 928/2012 of 8 October 2012 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Phú Quc (PDO)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Vietnam’s application to register the name ‘Phú Quốc’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 October 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 1, 4.1.2012, p. 12.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.7.   Fresh fish, molluscs and crustaceans and products derived therefromVIETNAMPhú Quốc (PDO) +",fish product;caviar;fish croquette;fish egg;fish fillet;fish meal;surimi;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;Vietnam;Socialist Republic of Viet Nam;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,21 +5012,"2010/187/EU: Commission Decision of 25 March 2010 authorising Member States to adopt certain derogations pursuant to Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the inland transport of dangerous goods (notified under document C(2010) 1610). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 2008 on the inland transport of dangerous goods (1), and in particular Article 6(2) and Article 6(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex I, Section I.3, Annex II, Section II.3 and Annex III, Section III.3 to Directive 2008/68/EC contain lists of national derogations, allowing specific national circumstances to be taken into account. Those lists should be updated to include new national derogations.(2) For reasons of clarity, it is appropriate to replace those Sections in their entirety.(3) Directive 2008/68/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the transport of dangerous goods Committee set up by Directive 2008/68/EC,. The Member States listed in the Annex to this Decision are authorised to implement the derogations set out therein regarding the transport of dangerous goods within their territory.These derogations shall be applied without discrimination. Annex I, Section I.3, Annex II, Section II.3 and Annex III, Section III.3 to Directive 2008/68/EC are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 March 2010.For the CommissionSiim KALLASVice-President(1)  OJ L 260, 30.9.2008, p. 13.ANNEXAnnex I, Section I.3, Annex II, Section II.3 and Annex III, Section III.3 to Directive 2008/68/EC are amended as follows:1. Annex I, Section I.3 is replaced by the following:1. Not more than 25 kg explosive substances under group D are being transported.2. Not more than 200 pieces of detonators under group B are being transported.3. Detonators and explosive substances must be packed separately in UN-certified packaging in accordance with the rules set out in Directive 2000/61/EC amending Directive 94/55/EC.4. The distance between packaging that contains detonators and packaging that contains explosive substances must be at least 1 metre. This distance has to be observed even after a sudden application of the brakes. Packaging containing explosive substances and packaging containing detonators must be placed in a way that makes it possible quickly to remove them from the vehicle.5. All other rules concerning the transport of dangerous goods by road must be observed.1. Explosives allocated on classification to UN numbers 0029, 0030, 0042, 0065, 0081, 0082, 0104, 0241, 0255, 0267, 0283, 0289, 0290, 0331, 0332, 0360 or 0361 may be carried in the same vehicle with dangerous goods allocated on classification the UN number 1942. The quantity of UN 1942 permitted to be carried shall be limited by deeming it to be an explosive of 1.1D.2. Explosives allocated on classification to UN numbers 0191, 0197, 0312, 0336, 0403, 0431 or 0453 may be carried in the same vehicle with dangerous goods (except flammable gases, infectious substances and toxic substances) in Transport Category 2 or dangerous goods in Transport Category 3, or any combination of them, provided the total mass or volume of dangerous goods in Transport Category 2 does not exceed 500 kg or l and the total net mass of such explosives does not exceed 500 kg.3. Explosives of 1.4G may be carried with flammable liquids and flammable gases in Transport Category 2 or non-flammable, non-toxic gases in Transport Category 3, or in any combination of them in the same vehicle, provided the total mass or volume of dangerous goods when added together does not exceed 200 kg or l and the total net mass of explosives does not exceed 20 kg.4. Explosive articles allocated on classification to UN numbers 0106, 0107 or 0257 may be carried with explosive articles in Compatibility Group D, E or F for which they are components. The total quantity of explosives of UN numbers 0106, 0107 or 0257 shall not exceed 20 kg.(a) be placarded according to the applicable provisions of ADR paragraph 5.3.2; or(b) in the case of a vehicle carrying not more than ten packages containing non-fissile or fissile excepted radioactive material and where the sum of the transport indexes of these packages does not exceed 3, may alternatively carry a notice complying with the requirements laid down in national legislation.�� derogation 2-89: crossing the public highway (chemicals in packages),— derogation 4-97: distance of 2 km (ingots of pig-iron at a temperature of 600 °C),— derogation 2-2 000: distance approx. 500 m (Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC), PG II, III Classes 3, 5.1, 6.1, 8 and 9).1. Training packages;2. Training tank;3. Special training Cl 1;4. Special training Cl 7.(a) for the consignee in case of local distribution (except for full load and for transport with certain routings);(b) for the amount and types of packaging, if 1.1.3.6 is not applied and if the vehicle is in conformity with all the provisions of Annexes A and B;(c) for empty uncleaned tanks the transport document of the last load is sufficient.1. Paragraphs of the ADR for inspection and tests: 6.8.2.4.2, 6.8.2.4.3, 6.8.2.4.4, 6.8.2.4.5, (ADR 1999: 211 151, 211 152, 211 153, 211 154).2. Minimum shell thickness of 3 mm for tanks with a shell compartment capacity of up to 3 500 l, and at least 4 mm thickness of mild steel for tanks with compartments with a capacity of up to 6 000 l, regardless of the type or thickness of the partitions.3. If the material used is aluminium or another metal, tanks should fulfil the requirements for thickness and other technical specifications derived from technical drawings approved by the local authority of the country where they were previously registered. In the absence of technical drawings, tanks should fulfil the requirements of 6.8.2.1.17 (211 127).4. Tanks should fulfil the requirements of marginal paragraphs 211 128, 6.8.2.1.28 (211 129), paragraph 6.8.2.2 with subparagraphs 6.8.2.2.1 and 6.8.2.2.2 (211 130, 211 131).“UN 1965 Butane” in the case of mixtures A, A01, A02 and A0, as described in subsection 2.2.2.3 of the RPE, transported in cylinders;“UN 1965 Propane” in the case of mixture C, as described in subsection 2.2.2.3 of the RPE, transported in cylinders.(a) the dangerous goods declaration is not required;(b) older tanks/containers not constructed according to 6.8 but according to older national legislation and fitted on crew wagons may still be used;(c) older tankers, not fulfilling the requirements in 6.7 or 6.8, intended for the transport of substances of UN 1268, 1999, 3256 and 3257, with or without road surface coating equipment, may still be used for local transport and in close proximity to road work places;(d) certificates of approval for crew wagons and tankers with or without road surface coating equipment are not required.2. Annex II, Section II.3 is replaced by the following:1. Explosives allocated on classification to UN numbers 0029, 0030, 0042, 0065, 0081, 0082, 0104, 0241, 0255, 0267, 0283, 0289, 0290, 0331, 0332, 0360 or 0361 may be carried in the same vehicle with the dangerous goods allocated on classification UN number 1942. The quantity of UN 1942 that may be carried shall be limited by deeming it to be an explosive of 1.1D.2. Explosives allocated on classification to UN numbers 0191, 0197, 0312, 0336, 0403, 0431 or 0453 may be carried in the same vehicle with dangerous goods (except flammable gases, infectious substances and toxic substances) in transport category 2 or dangerous goods in transport category 3, or any combination of them, provided the total mass or volume of dangerous goods in transport category 2 does not exceed 500 kg or l and the total net mass of such explosives does not exceed 500 kg.3. Explosives of 1.4G may be carried with flammable liquids and flammable gases in transport category 2 or non-flammable, non-toxic gases in transport category 3, or in any combination of them in the same vehicle, provided the total mass or volume of dangerous goods when added together does not exceed 200 kg or l and the total net mass of explosives does not exceed 20 kg.4. Explosive articles allocated on classification to UN numbers 0106, 0107 or 0257 may be carried with explosive articles in Compatibility Group D, E or F for which they are components. The total quantity of explosives of UN numbers 0106, 0107 or 0257 shall not exceed 20 kg.3. Annex III, Section III.3 is replaced by the following: +",transport of dangerous goods;transport of dangerous substances;transport safety;passenger protection;rail transport;rail connection;rail traffic;railway;transport by railway;inland waterway transport;inland waterway connection;inland waterway traffic;river traffic;river transport;inland transport;road transport;road haulage;transport by road;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +901,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3182/88 of 17 October 1988 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 on special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences in the beef and veal sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2248/88 (2), and in particular Article 18 (6) thereof,Whereas the term of validity of licences for export from the Community of pure-bred breeding bovine animals, in particular in the framework of invitations to tender opened by certain third countries, has proved to be too short; whereas, in order to maintain normal patterns of trade for the products in question, the term of validity of the licences should be extended; whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3988/87 (4), should be amended accordingly;Whereas the measures provided in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. The following subparagraph is added to Article 5 (b) of Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80:'However, for the certificates referred to in Article 2 (2) issued in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 43 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3183/80 (3), the period of validity expires at the end of the 12th month following the effective date of issue.(3) OJ No L 338, 13. 12. 1980, p. 1.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 October 1988.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 October 1988.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 24.(2) OJ No L 198, 26. 7. 1988, p. 24.(3) OJ No L 241, 13. 9. 1980, p. 5.(4) OJ No L 376, 31. 12. 1987, p. 31. +",export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;export (EU);Community export;beef,21 +38282,"Council Regulation (EU) No 168/2010 of 1 March 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 1210/2003 concerning certain specific restrictions on economic and financial relations with Iraq. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 215(1) thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 2010/128/CFSP of 1 March 2010 amending Common Position 2003/495/CFSP on Iraq (1),Having regard to the joint proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the Commission,Whereas:(1) In line with United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1483 (2003), Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1210/2003 of 7 July 2003 concerning certain specific restrictions on economic and financial relations with Iraq (2) made specific arrangements as regards payments for petroleum, petroleum products, and natural gas exported from Iraq, whereas Article 10 of that Regulation made specific arrangements concerning immunity from legal proceedings of certain Iraqi assets. These specific arrangements applied until 31 December 2008.(2) UNSC Resolution 1859 (2008) provided that both specific arrangements should be extended until 31 December 2009. In accordance with Council Common Position 2009/175/CFSP (3), Regulation (EC) No 1210/2003 was amended accordingly by means of Regulation (EC) No 175/2009 (4).(3) UNSC Resolution 1905 (2009) provided that both specific arrangements should be further extended until 31 December 2010. In accordance with Decision 2010/128/CFSP, it is appropriate to amend Regulation (EC) No 1210/2003 accordingly.(4) In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation must enter into force immediately,. In Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No 1210/2003, paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:‘3.   Articles 2 and 10 shall apply until 31 December 2010.’ This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 March 2010.For the CouncilThe PresidentD. LÓPEZ GARRIDO(1)  See page 22 of this Official Journal.(2)  OJ L 169, 8.7.2003, p. 6.(3)  OJ L 62, 6.3.2009, p. 28.(4)  OJ L 62, 6.3.2009, p. 1. +",natural gas;Iraq;Republic of Iraq;petroleum;naphtha;petroleum product;oil by-products;petrochemical product;tar;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;UN resolution;economic sanctions;EU relations;Community relations;EC external relations;European Union relations;trading operation,21 +21651,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1355/2001 of 4 July 2001 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1644/96 laying down detailed rules for the grant of aid for certain grain legumes. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 of 30 July 1996 on a specific measure for certain grain legumes(1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 811/2000(2), and in particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1644/96(3) lays down detailed rules for the grant of aid for certain grain legumes. Article 1(a) thereof provides that eligible areas must have been completely sown and harvested and maintained in normal growing conditions.(2) The exceptional weather conditions which have affected Portugal and certain regions of Spain have not allowed crops to develop normally and produce a significant quantity of seeds, leading to anticipated yields being much lower than normal, making the harvest operation commercially unprofitable. If that operation is not carried out, the producers concerned lose their entitlement to aid per hectare as a result of failure to meet the requirement to harvest.(3) The situation described above justifies a derogation from Regulation (EC) No 1644/96 as regards the requirement to harvest.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. For the 2001/02 marketing year and notwithstanding Article 1(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1644/96, in Portugal and in Spain except in the Autonomous Communities of Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, Païs Vasco and Canarias, areas sown with grain legumes not harvested shall remain eligible for the aid provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 provided that:- the areas in question remain free from any other crop up to the normal harvest period for grain legumes,- all the other conditions referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1644/96 are met. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 June 2001.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 July 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 206, 16.8.1996, p. 4.(2) OJ L 100, 20.4.2000, p. 1.(3) OJ L 207, 17.8.1996, p. 1. +",leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;aid per hectare;per hectare aid;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +39239,"Council Implementing Decision 2011/422/CFSP of 18 July 2011 implementing Decision 2010/603/CFSP on further measures in support of the effective implementation of the mandate of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,Having regard to Decision 2010/603/CFSP of 7 October 2010 on further measures in support of the effective implementation of the mandate of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) (1), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) By Decision 2010/603/CFSP the Council adopted measures to freeze all funds and economic resources belonging to the natural persons listed in the Annex thereto, who had been indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY).(2) Following the transfer of Ratko MLADIC to the custody of the ICTY on 31 May 2011, his name should be removed from the list in the Annex to Decision 2010/603/CFSP.(3) The list contained in the Annex to Decision 2010/603/CFSP should be amended accordingly,. The Annex to Decision 2010/603/CFSP shall be replaced by the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 18 July 2011.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. ASHTON(1)  OJ L 265, 8.10.2010, p. 15.ANNEX‘ANNEXList of persons referred to in Article 1Individual Reason1. Name: HADZIC Goran (male) Indicted by the ICTY and still at large +",natural person;war crime;war criminal;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;restriction of liberty;banishment;compulsory residence order;house arrest;economic sanctions;Yugoslavia;territories of the former Yugoslavia;International Criminal Tribunal;ICT;ICTR;ICTY;International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda;International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia,21 +2663,"84/104/Euratom: Council Decision of 21 February 1984 approving an amendment to the Statutes of the joint undertaking Hochtemperatur-Kernkraftwerk GmbH (HKG). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Articles 47 and 50 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, by Decision 74/295/Euratom (1), the Council established the joint undertaking Hochtemperatur-Kernkraftwerk GmbH (HKG);Whereas on 11 July 1983 the general meeting of the joint undertaking decided to increase the company's subscribed capital;Whereas this increase calls for an amendment to the Statutes of the joint undertaking;Whereas such an amendment does not affect the provisions governing the joint undertaking and is consistent with the development of the project;Whereas such an amendment should therefore be approved,. The amendment to the Statutes of the joint undertaking Hochtemperatur-Kernkraftwerk GmbH (HKG), annexed to this Decision, is hereby adopted. This Decision shall apply from the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Decision is addressed to the Member States and to the joint undertaking Hochtemperatur-Kernkraftwerk GmbH (HKG).. Done at Brussels, 21 February 1984.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. CHEYSSON(1) OJ No L 165, 20. 6. 1974, p. 7.ANNEXAMENDMENT TO THE STATUTES OF THE JOINT UNDERTAKING HOCHTEMPERATUR-KERNKRAFTWERK GmbH (HKG)The text of the Statutes annexed to Decision 74/295/Euratom are hereby amended as follows:1. Article 3 is replaced by the following:'Members1.2 // The members of the company are: // Subscription // (a) Elektromark Kommunales Elektrizitaetswerk Mark AG, Hagen // DM 23 400 000 // (b) Gemeinschaftskraftwerk Weser GmbH, Veltheim // DM 23 400 000 // (c) Vereinigte Elektrizitaetswerke Westfalen AG, Dortmund // DM 25 400 000 // (d) Gemeinschaftswerk Hattingen GmbH, Hattingen // DM 10 800 000 // (e) Stadtwerke Aachen AG, Aachen // DM 4 500 000 // (f) Stadtwerke Bremen AG, Bremen // DM 2 500 000'2. Article 4 is replaced by the following:'The capital of the company shall be DM 90 million (ninety million German marks).' +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;nuclear industry;power plant;coal-burning power station;electric power plant;geothermal power station;hydro-electric power plant;hydro-electric power station;oil-burning power station;power station;thermal power station;EAEC Joint Undertaking;capital increase;capital reduction;nuclear power station;nuclear installation;nuclear plant,21 +4592,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1436/2007 of 5 December 2007 establishing a prohibition of fishing for redfish in EC and international waters of ICES zone V; international waters of ICES zones XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of Estonia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 41/2007 of 21 December 2006 fixing for 2007 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2007.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2007.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2007 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 December 2007.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 865/2007 (OJ L 192, 24.7.2007, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11), as corrected by OJ L 36, 8.2.2007, p. 6.(3)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2007, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 898/2007 (OJ L 196, 28.7.2007, p. 22).ANNEXNo 82Member State EstoniaStock RED/51214.Species Redfish (Sebastes spp.)Zone EC and international waters of V; international waters of XII and XIVDate 12.11.2007 +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;Estonia;Republic of Estonia;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters,21 +14387,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1889/95 of 28 July 1995 concerning the transfer to Colombia, within the tariff quota for the import of bananas into the Community, of part of Venezuela' s country quota for 1995. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 478/95 of 1 March 1995 on additional rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the tariff quota arrangements for imports of bananas into the Community and amending Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 (3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 702/95 (4), and in particular Article 2 (2) second subparagraph thereof,Whereas Regulation (EC) No 478/95 establishes the detailed rules for the application of the Framework Agreement on Bananas concluded as part of the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations; whereas Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 478/95 divides the tariff quota into specific shares allocated to the countries or groups of countries referred to in Annex I of the same Regulation; whereas in the event that a country listed in Annex I, Table 1 is not able to export all or some of the quantity allocated to it, Article 2 (2) provides for the reallocation of that quantity;Whereas Venezuela has informed the Commission that it will be unable to export all of its quantity of bananas to the Community in 1995; whereas Venezuela and Colombia have jointly requested that part of the quantity allocated to Venezuela be reallocated to Colombia; whereas this reallocation should take effect as from the fourth quarter of 1995,. In application of Article 2 (2) second subparagraph of Regulation (EC) No 478/95, the shares of the tariff quota allocated to Colombia and Venezuela are hereby changed for 1995 as follows:'Colombia: 25.3 % Venezuela: 0.7 %` This change applies as from the fourth quarter of 1995. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 July 1995.For the Commission Hans VAN DEN BROEK Member of the Commission +",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;GATT;General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;Venezuela;Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela;Colombia;Republic of Colombia,21 +17582,"98/575/EC: Commission Decision of 16 September 1998 on a common technical regulation for the general attachment requirements for mobile stations intended to be used with Phase II public digital cellular telecommunications networks operating in the GSM 1800 band (Edition 2) (notified under document number C(1998) 2721) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Directive 98/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 1998 relating to telecommunications terminal equipment and satellite earth station equipment, including the mutual recognition of their conformity (1), and in particular Article 7(2), second indent, thereof,Whereas the Commission has adopted the measure identifying the type of telecommunications terminal equipment for which a common technical regulation is required, as well as the associated scope statement according to Article 7(2) first indent;Whereas the corresponding harmonised standards, or parts thereof, implementing the essential requirements which are to be transformed into common technical regulations should be adopted;Whereas in order to ensure continuity of access to markets for manufacturers, it is necessary to lay down transitional provisions regarding equipment approved under Commission Decision 97/528/EC (2);Whereas Decision 97/528/EC should be repealed with effect from the end of the transitional period;Whereas the proposal has been submitted to the Committee (ACTE), according to Article 29(2);Whereas the common technical regulation adopted in this Decision is in accordance with the opinion of ACTE,. 1.   This Decision shall apply to terminal equipment intended to be connected to a public telecommunications network and falling within the scope of the harmonised standard referred to in Article 2(1).2.   This Decision establishes a common technical regulation covering the access requirements for terminal equipment for the Phase II public digital cellular telecommunications networks operating in the DCS 1800 band with a channel separation of 200 kHz and carrying traffic channels according to the TDMA principle. The Decision shall also apply to terminal equipment capable of operation in both GSM 900 and GSM 1800 frequency bands. 1.   The common technical regulation shall include the harmonised standard prepared by the relevant standardisation body implementing to the extent applicable the essential requirements referred to in Article 5(c) to (f) of Directive 98/13/EC. The reference to the standard is set out in Annex I. The applicable parts are contained in Annex II.2.   Terminal equipment covered by this Decision shall comply with the common technical regulation referred to in paragraph 1, shall meet the essential requirements referred to in Article 5(a) and (b) of Directive 98/13/EC, and shall meet the requirements of any other applicable Directives, in particular Council Directives 73/23/EEC (3) and 89/336/EEC (4). Notified bodies designated for carrying out the procedures referred to in Article 10 of Directive 98/13/EC shall, as regards terminal equipment covered by Article 1(1) of this Decision, use or ensure the use of the applicable parts of the harmonised standard referred to in Article 2(1) after the coming into force of this Decision. 1.   Decision 97/528/EC shall be repealed with effect from the date three months after the coming into force of this Decision.2.   Terminal equipment, approved under Decision 97/528/EC may continue to be placed on the market and put into service provided that such approval is granted no later than three months after the coming into force of this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 September 1998.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 74, 12. 3. 1998, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 215, 7. 8. 1997, p. 60.(3)  OJ L 77, 26. 3. 1973, p. 29.(4)  OJ L 139, 23. 5. 1989, p. 19.ANNEX IReference to the harmonised standard applicableThe harmonised standard referred to in Article 2 of the Decision isDigital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2);Attachment requirements for mobile stations in the DCS 1 800 band and additional GSM 900 band;AccessETSIEuropean Telecommunications Standards InstituteETSI SecretariatTBR31 Edition 2: March 1998(excluding the foreword)Additional informationThe European Telecommunications Standards Institute is recognised according to Council Directive 83/189/EEC (1).The harmonised standard referred to above has been produced according to a mandate issued in accordance with relevant procedures of Directive 83/189/EEC.The full text of the harmonised standard referred to above can be obtained from:European Telecommunications Standards Institute650 route des LuciolesF-06921 Sophia Antipolis CedexEuropean Commission,DG XIII/A/2 — (BU 31, 1/7),Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200,B-1049 Brusselsor from any other organisation responsible for making ETSI standards available, of which a list can be found on the Internet under address www.ispo.cec.be.(1)  OJ L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8.ANNEX IIApplicable parts of TBR 31 (edition 2)TBR 31 Requirement11.1.1 11.1.2 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.512.1.1 12.1.2 12.2.1 12.2.2 13.1 13.213.3-1 13.4 14.1.1.2 14.1.2.2 14.2.1 14.2.214.2.3 14.2.4 14.3 14.4.1 14.4.2 14.4.414.4.5 14.5.1 14.5.2 14.6.1 14.6.2 14.7.114.8.1 14.8.2 15 16 17.1 17.218 19.1 19.2 193 20.1 20.220.3 20.4 20.5 20.6 20.7 20.820.9 20.10 20.11 20.12 20.13 20.1520.16 20.17 20.19 20.20.1 20.20.2 21.121.2 21.3.1 21.3.2 21.4 22 25.2.1.1.125.2.1.1.2.1 25.2.1.1.2.2 25.2.1.1.2.3 25.2.1.1.3 25.2.1.1.4 25.2.1.2.125.2.1.2.2 25.2.1.2.3 25.2.1.2.4 25.2.2.1 25.2.2.2 25.2.2.325.2.3 25.2.4.3 25.2.5.1 25.2.5.2 25.2.6.1 25.2.6.225.2.7 26.2.1.1 26.2.1.2 26.2.1.3 26.2.2 26.2.326.2.4 pr1 26.2.4 pr2 26.2.4 pr3 26.2.4 pr4 26.2.4 pr5 26.2.4 pr626.2.4 pr7 26.2.4 pr8 26.5.1 26.5.2.1.1 26.5.2.1.2 26.5.2.226.5.2.3 26.5.3.1 26.5.3.2 26.5.3.3 26.5.3.4 26.5.4.126.5.5.1.1.1 26.5.5.1.1.2 26.5.5.1.2 26.5.5.2.1 26.5.5.2.3 26.5.5.3.1.126.5.5.3.2 26.5.6.1.1 26.5.6.1.2 26.5.6.2.1 26.5.6.2.4 26.5.6.326.5.7.1.1 26.5.7.1.3 26.5.7.1.4 26.5.7.2 26.5.7.3 26.6.1.126.6.1.2 26.6.1.3 26.6.1.4 26.6.2.1.1 26.6.2.1.2 26.6.2.1.326.6.2.2 26.6.2.3.1 26.6.2.3.2 26.6.2.4 26.6.2.5 26.6.3.126.6.3.2 26.6.3.3 26.6.3.4 26.6.3.6 26.6.4.1 26.6.4.2.226.6.5.1-1 26.6.5.1-2 26.6.5.1-3 26.6.5.1-4 26.6.5.1-5 26.6.5.1-626.6.5.1-7 26.6.5.1-8 26.6.5.2-1 26.6.5.2-2 26.6.5.2-3 26.6.5.2-426.6.5.2-5 26.6.5.2-6 26.6.5.2-7 26.6.5.2-8 26.6.5.2-9 26.6.5.2-1026.6.5.3-1 26.6.5.3-2 26.6.5.4-1 26.6.5.4-2 26.6.5.4-3 26.6.5.4-426.6.5.5.1 26.6.5.5.2 26.6.5.6 26.6.5.7 26.6.5.8 26.6.5.926.6.6.1 26.6.7.1 26.6.8.4 26.6.8.5 26.10.2.1 26.10.2.226.10.2.3 26.10.2.5 26.10.3.1 26.6.12.1 26.6.12.2 26.6.12.326.6.12.4 26.6.13.3 26.6.13.5 26.6.13.6 26.6.13.8 26.6.13.926.6.13.10 26.7.1 26.7.2.1 26.7.2.2 26.7.3.1 26.7.3.226.7.4.1 26.7.4.2.1 26.7.4.2.2-1 26.7.4.2.2-2 26.7.4.2.3 26.7.4.2.4 pr126.7.4.3.1 26.7.4.3.2 26.7.4.3.3 26.7.4.3.4 26.7.4.5.1 26.7.4.5.226.7.4.6 26.7.5.3 26.7.5.5 26.7.5.7.1 26.8.1.2.2.1 26.8.1.2.2.226.8.1.2.3.2 26.8.1.2.3.5 26.8.1.2.3.6 26.8.1.2.4.2 26.8.1.2.4.3 26.8.1.2.4.426.8.1.2.4.5 26.8.1.2.4.6 26.8.1.2.4.7 26.8.1.2.4.8 26.8.1.2.4.13 26.8.1.2.5.226.8.1.2.5.3 26.8.1.2.6.2 26.8.1.2.6.3 26.8.1.2.6.5 26.8.1.2.6.6 26.8.1.2.7.126.8.1.2.7.3 26.8.1.2.8.1 26.8.1.2.3.1 26.8.1.2.3.2 26.8.1.2.9.4 26.8.1.3.1.126.8.1.3.3.1 26.8.1.3.3.3 26.8.1.3.3.4 26.8.1.3.4.2 26.8.1.3.4.3 26.8.1.3.4.826.8.1.3.5.2 26.8.1.3.5.3 26.8.1.3.5.4 26.8.1.3.5.5 26.8.1.4.2.1 26.8.1.4.3.126.8.1.4.3.2 26.8.1.4.5.1 26.8.2.1 26.8.2.2 26.8.2.3 26.8.326.9.2 26.3.3 26.9.4 26.9.5 263.6.1.1 263.6.1.226.9.6.2.1 263.6.2.2 26.11.2.1 26.11.2.2.1 26.11.2.2.2 26.11.2.326.11.3.1 26.11.3.2 26.11.5.1 26.12.1 26.12.2.1 26.12.2.226.12.3 26.12.4 26.12.5 27.3 27.4 27.527.6 27.7 27.10 27.11.1.1 27.11.1.2 27.11.1.327.11.1.4 27.11.1.5 27.11.2.1 27.11.2.2 27.11.23 27.11.2.427.11.3 27.12.1 27.12.2 27.14.3 27.14.4 27.17.1.127.17.1.2 27.17.1.3 27.17.1.4 27.17.1.5.1 27.17.1.5.2 27.17.1.5.327.17.1.5.4 27.17.2.1.1 27.17.2.1.2 27.17.2.2 27.17.2.3 27.17.2.527.18.1 27.18.2 27.19 27.20. 27.21.1 27.21.327.21.4 29.3.2.6.7 29.3.2.6.9 293.3.2 29.3.3.3 29.3.3.531.6.1.1 31.6.1.2 31.6.1.5 31.6.1.6 31.6.1.7 31.6.1.831.6.2.1 31.6.2.2 31.6.2.3 31.6.2.4 31.6.2.5 31.8.1.131.8.3.1 31.10 32.11 32.12 33.6 34.2.134.2.2 34.2.3 34.2.5.3 34.3 +",transmission network;Euronet;Transpac;broadcasting network;data-transmission network;telecommunications network;technical regulations;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;radio telecommunications;receiver;transmitter;walkie-talkie;wireless telecommunications;public service;waveband;CB;citizens' band radio;radio frequency,21 +16049,"97/216/EC: Commission Decision of 26 March 1997 concerning protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the Netherlands and repealing Decision 97/122/EC (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2), and in particular Article 10 (4) thereof,Whereas a number of outbreaks of Classical Swine Fever have occurred in the Netherlands in an area with a high density of pigs;Whereas the Netherlands have taken measures within the framework of Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980 introducing Community measures for the control of Classical Swine Fever (3), as last amended by the act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden;Whereas due to the increased number of outbreaks it was found necessary on 14 February 1997 to adopt Commission Decision 97/122/EC concerning certain protection measures relating to Classical Swine Fever in the Netherlands (4);Whereas due to the spread of Classical Swine Fever to two semen collection centres, it is necessary to take additional measures to reduce the risk of spread of the disease to other Member States;Whereas it is necessary to forbid the movement of live pigs and boar semen from the Netherlands to other Member States;Whereas pig embryos and ova in accordance with the provisions of Annex IV of Council Directive 92/65/EEC of 13 July 1992 laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A (I) to Directive 90/425/EEC (5), as last amended by Commission Decision 95/166/EC (6) are subject to the same restrictions as live pigs and therefore their movement from the Netherlands to other Member States are also forbidden;Whereas it is necessary to review this Decision before 15 April 1997;Whereas the protection measures introduced by Commission Decision 97/122/EC, in the interest of clarity, must be repealed;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Netherlands shall not send the following to other Member States:(a) live pigs,(b) boar semen. 1. The Netherlands shall, at eight day intervals, present data on the Classical Swine Fever situation in the format indicated in the Annex.2. This Decision shall be reviewed before 15 April 1997. Commission Decision 97/122/EC is hereby repealed. The Member States shall amend the measures they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 March 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.(2) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.(3) OJ No L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 11.(4) OJ No L 45, 15. 2. 1997, p. 48.(5) OJ No L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 54.(6) OJ No L 117, 24. 5. 1995, p. 23.ANNEX>START OF GRAPHIC>Classical swine fever reportKringen:Reporting period:>END OF GRAPHIC> +",veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;health certificate,21 +44213,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 781/2014 of 17 July 2014 on the issue of import licences and the allocation of import rights for applications lodged during the first seven days of July 2014 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188(1) and (3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 (2) opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products originating in Brazil, Thailand and other third countries.(2) The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of July 2014 in respect of Groups Nos 1, 2, 4A, 6A, 7 and 8 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested, calculated in accordance with Article 6(3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 (3).(3) The applications for import rights lodged during the first seven days of July 2014 in respect of Group No 5A for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December relate to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import rights may be allocated should therefore be determined and an allocation coefficient laid down to be applied to the quantities applied for, in accordance with Article 6(3) in conjunction with Article 7(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006.(4) In order to ensure the efficient management of the measure, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,. 1.   The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2014 in respect of Groups Nos 1, 2, 4A, 6A, 7 and 8, shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex hereto.2.   The quantities for which import rights applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2014 in respect of Group No 5A, shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficient set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2014.For the Commission,on behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 of 4 June 2007 opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas in the sector of poultrymeat originating in Brazil, Thailand and other third countries (OJ L 142, 5.6.2007, p. 3).(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13).ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.10.2014 to 31.12.20141 09.4211 0,409182 09.4212 3,2079574A 09.4214 0,6514416A 09.4216 0,460618Group No Order No Allocation coefficient for import rights applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.10.2014 to 31.12.20145A 09.4215 0,620782 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +18394,"Council Regulation (EC) No 2744/98 of 14 December 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 355/94 and extending the temporary derogation applicable to Germany and Austria. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 28 thereof,Having regard to the Commission proposal (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas the second subparagraph of Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 355/94 of 14 February 1994 amending Regulation (EEC) No 918/83 setting up a Community system of reliefs from customs duty (4) provided for the application until 31 December 1997 of a temporary derogation to the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Austria concerning the application of a threshold of ECU 75 for the allowance applicable to goods imported by travellers entering German or Austrian territory by a land frontier linking the two Member States to countries other than Member States and EFTA members or, where appropriate, by means of coastal navigation from those countries;Whereas these provisions take account of the economic difficulties likely to be caused by the amount of the allowances applicable to travellers importing goods into the Community in the situations described above;Whereas, by letters of 24 June and 23 July 1997, the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Austria requested an extension of the derogation provided for in the second subparagraph of Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 355/94; whereas their request is based on the fact that the economic difficulties that had prompted adoption of Regulations (EC) No 355/94 and (EC) No 3316/94 had persisted and, in some cases, worsened;Whereas account should be taken of the situation described by the two Member States;Whereas an extension of the derogation should, however, be accompanied by the fixing of a deadline for bringing the threshold of the allowance applied by Germany and Austria into line with that in force on that date in the other Member States, the immediate raising of the threshold applicable to the two Member States in order to contribute towards limiting distortions of competition and an undertaking by the Member States that they will gradually and jointly raise the threshold in order to bring it into line with the Community threshold by 1 January 2003,. The second subparagraph of Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 355/94 shall be replaced by the following:'However, with regard to the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Austria, this Regulation shall apply as from 1 January 2003 for goods imported by travellers entering German or Austrian territory by a land frontier linking these two Member States to countries other than Member States and the EFTA members or, where applicable, by means of coastal navigation coming from the said countries.However, those Member States shall apply an allowance of not less than ECU 100 from 1 January 1999 to imports by the travellers referred to in the preceding subparagraph. They shall jointly increase that amount gradually, with a view to applying the threshold in force in the Community to the said imports by 1 January 2003 at the latest.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be applicable from 1 January 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentW. MOLTERER(1) OJ C 273, 2. 9. 1998, p. 10.(2) Opinion delivered on 3 December 1998 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) Opinion delivered on 15 October 1998 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4) OJ L 46, 18. 2. 1994, p. 5. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 3316/94 (OJ L 350, 31. 12. 1994, p. 12). +",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;import;Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;Austria;Republic of Austria;transport user,21 +43359,"2014/333/EU: Commission Decision of 5 June 2014 on the protection of personal data in the European e-Justice Portal. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,After consulting the European Data Protection Supervisor,Whereas:(1) In its communication of May 2008 (1), the Commission stated that it would design and set up the European e-Justice Portal (hereinafter ‘the Portal’), to be managed in close cooperation with the Member States.(2) The Multi-annual European e-Justice Action Plan 2009–2013 (2) of 8 November 2008 entrusted the European Commission with the implementation of the Portal. The Portal was launched on 16 July 2010. The adoption of this Decision has become necessary only now since the Portal is only now ready for the first interconnection of national registers involving the processing of personal data.(3) The Portal's objective is to contribute to the achievement of the European judicial area by facilitating and enhancing access to justice and leveraging information and communication technologies to facilitate cross-border electronic judicial proceedings and judicial cooperation.(4) The institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the European Union as well as the Member States when they are implementing Union law must respect fundamental rights and observe the principles recognised by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, in particular the right to the protection of personal data stipulated in Article 8 of that Charter.(5) Since the various Portal-related tasks and functions of the Commission and the Member States will entail different responsibilities and obligations as regards data protection, it is essential to delimit them clearly.(6) In accordance with the specific nature of activities linked to the e-Justice Portal, developed in cooperation between the Commission and the Member States, the role of the Commission in processing personal data through the Portal is limited. It should be clarified that the Commission has no responsibility for the content of interconnected national databases made available through the Portal.(7) Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) applies to the processing of personal data by the Commission in the Portal. In this context, the Commission is in particular responsible for providing the IT infrastructure for the Portal functionalities, including the interconnection of national databases.(8) In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 the purposes of processing of personal data should be explicitly specified. Therefore, the processing of personal data by the Commission in the portal should only take place if it is done to provide access to interconnected national databases holding personal data, to provide interactive services allowing users to communicate directly with the appropriate authorities in another Member State, to provide access to public information targeted towards registered users, or to provide contact information.(9) The Commission should embed in the system technologies that reflect the concept of ‘data protection by design’. In implementing that concept, a privacy and data protection impact assessment should be carried out during the design phase of the functionality associated with the processing of personal data through the Portal, as well as of other Portal functionalities. That assessment will identify the potential data protection risks involved. It will also define the appropriate measures and safeguards to be incorporated in the system to protect personal data.(10) The Commission should perform continuous and appropriate security assessments insofar as work related to the interconnection of national databases is carried out.(11) Only publicly available information in the interconnected national databases can be accessed through the Portal. It should not be possible to combine information from different interconnected national databases for different purposes through the Portal,. Subject matterThis Decision lays down the functions and responsibilities of the European Commission in relation to data protection requirements whilst processing personal data in the European e-Justice Portal (hereinafter ‘the Portal’). DefinitionsFor the purpose of this Decision, the definitions laid down in Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 shall apply. In addition, the following definitions shall also apply:(a) ‘European e-Justice actor’ means any representative of a Member State or a European e-Justice partner organisation who has been granted authorisation to modify (parts of) the content of the Portal;(b) ‘Interconnected national databases’ means databases containing publicly accessible information, operated by the Member States and other bodies such as professional associations and non-profit organisations, which are interconnected through the Portal in such a way that the information available at national level can be accessed via the Portal;(c) ‘Publicly accessible information’ means information which is accessible to the public via the internet;(d) ‘Registered user’ means a Portal user who has registered to the Portal via the European Commission Authentication Service (ECAS), such as a ‘European e-Justice actor’. Data processingThe Commission shall process personal data in the Portal only in so far as this is necessary for the purpose of:(a) providing access to interconnected national databases holding personal data;(b) providing interactive services allowing registered users to communicate directly with the appropriate authorities in another Member State;(c) providing access to public information targeted towards registered users;(d) providing contact information. Responsibilities of Data controller1.   The Commission shall exercise the responsibilities of data controller pursuant to Article 2(d) of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 in accordance with its respective responsibilities within the Portal as referred to in this Article.2.   The Commission shall ensure the availability, maintenance and security of the IT infrastructure of the Portal.3.   The Commission shall be responsible for the following processing operations:(a) organisation;(b) disclosure by transmission;(c) dissemination or otherwise making available;(d) alignment or combination of personal data derived from the interconnected national databases or of personal data on registered users.4.   The Commission shall define the necessary policies and apply the appropriate technical solutions to fulfil its responsibilities within the scope of the function of data controller.5.   The Commission shall implement the technical measures required to ensure the security of personal data while in transit and during their display on the Portal, in particular the confidentiality and integrity for any transmission to and from the Portal.6.   The Commission shall not be responsible for any data protection aspects concerning(a) the initial collection and storage of any data derived from the interconnected national databases;(b) any decision taken by the Member States to make such data available via the Portal;(c) the content of any data derived from the interconnected national databases made available through the Portal.7.   The obligations of the Commission shall not affect the responsibilities of the Member States and other bodies for the content and operation of the interconnected national databases run by them. Information obligations1.   The Commission shall provide the data subjects with the information specified in Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001, as regards information for which the Commission is responsible under this Decision.2.   Notwithstanding the obligations towards data subjects of the Member States and other bodies operating the interconnected national databases, the Commission shall also provide data subjects with information on whom to contact for the effective exercise of their rights to information, to access, to rectify and to object according to the applicable data protection legislation. The Commission shall refer to specific privacy statements of the Member States and other bodies.3.   The Commission shall also make available on the Portal:(a) translations into the languages of the Portal of Member States' privacy notices referred to in paragraph 2;(b) a comprehensive privacy notice concerning the Portal in accordance with Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001, in a clear and understandable form. Storage of personal data1.   As regards information exchanges from interconnected national databases, no personal data relating to the data subjects shall be stored in the Portal. All such data shall be stored in the national databases operated by the Member States or other bodies.2.   Personal data relating to or provided by Portal users shall not be stored in the Portal, other than in cases where they have signed up as registered users. Personal data of registered users shall be stored until they request the deletion of their registration. In accordance with Article 3, personal data on European e-Justice actors or contact points will only be stored for as long as these persons fulfil their function. Date of effectThis Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 5 June 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  COM(2008)329 final, 30.5.2008.(2)  OJ C 75, 31.3.2009, p. 1.(3)  Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1). +",transmission network;Euronet;Transpac;broadcasting network;data-transmission network;telecommunications network;database;data bank;data protection;data security;access to EU information;access to Community information;access to the courts;access to justice;personal data;Internet site;list of websites;web page;webpage;website;European judicial area,21 +35282,"2008/791/EC: Commission Decision of 10 October 2008 correcting Directive 2008/40/EC amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC to include amidosulfuron and nicosulfuron as active substances (notified under document number C(2008) 5703) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular the second indent of the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Directive 2008/40/EC (2) contains errors concerning some dates which must be corrected.(2) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Directive 2008/40/EC is corrected as follows:1. Article 2 is corrected as follows:(a) in the first paragraph, the words ‘30 April 2009’ are replaced by the words ‘30 June 2009’;(b) in the second paragraph, the words ‘1 May 2009’ are replaced by the words ‘1 July 2009’.2. Article 3 is corrected as follows:(a) in paragraph 1, the words ‘30 April 2009’ are replaced by the words ‘30 June 2009’;(b) paragraph 2 is corrected as follows:(i) in the first subparagraph, the words ‘31 October 2008’ are replaced by the words ‘31 December 2008’;(ii) the second subparagraph is corrected as follows:— in point (a), the words ‘31 October 2012’ are replaced by the words ‘31 December 2012’,— in point (b), the words ‘31 October 2012’ are replaced by the words ‘31 December 2012’.3. In Article 4, the words ‘1 November 2008’ are replaced by the words ‘1 January 2009’. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 October 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 87, 29.3.2008, p. 5. +",plant health legislation;phytosanitary legislation;regulations on plant health;plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;marketing standard;grading;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;pharmaceutical product;disinfectant;pharmaceutical preparation;pharmaceutical speciality;plant health product;plant protection product,21 +5073,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 15/2010 of 7 January 2010 amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals (1), and in particular Article 22(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 implements the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure (PIC procedure) for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and pesticides in International Trade, signed on 11 September 1998 and approved, on behalf of the Community, by Council Decision 2003/106/EC of 19 December 2002 concerning the approval, on behalf of the European Community, of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade (2).(2) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 should be amended to take into account regulatory action in respect of certain chemicals taken pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (3), Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (4) and Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (5).(3) It has been decided not to include the substances 1,3-dichloropropene, benfuracarb and trifluralin as active substances in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, with the effect that those active substances are banned for pesticide use and thus should be added to the lists of chemicals contained in Parts 1 and 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 689/2008. Since new applications were submitted that will require new decisions on inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, the addition to the list of chemicals contained in Part 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 should not be applied until the new decisions on the status of these chemicals.(4) It has been decided not to include the substance methomyl as active substance in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC and not to include the substance methomyl as active substance in Annex I, IA or IB to Directive 98/8/EC with the effect that this active substance is banned for pesticide use and thus should be added to the lists of chemicals contained in Parts 1 and 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 689/2008. Since a new application was submitted that will require a new decision on inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, the addition to the list of chemicals contained in Part 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 should not be applied until the new decision on the status of this chemical.(5) It has been decided not to include the substances diazinon, dichlorvos and fenitrothion as active substances in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, with the effect that those active substances are severely restricted for pesticide use and thus should be added to the list of chemicals contained in Part 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 because virtually all use is prohibited despite the fact that those substances have been identified and notified for evaluation under Directive 98/8/EC and may thus continue to be authorised by Member States until a decision under that Directive will be taken.(6) Directive 91/414/EEC provides in Article 8(2) for a time period of 12 years during which Member States are allowed to authorise the placing on the market of plant protection products containing certain active substances. That time period has been extended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2076/2002 of 20 November 2002 extending the time period referred to in Article 8(2) of Council Directive 91/414/EEC and concerning the non-inclusion of certain active substances in Annex I to that Directive and the withdrawal of authorisations for plant protection products containing these substances (6). However, since the active substances azinphos-methyl and vinclozolin were not approved for inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC before expiry of that time period, Member States were obliged to withdraw national authorisations of plant protection products containing those substances as from 1 January 2007. As a result the active substances azinphos-methyl and vinclozolin are therefore banned for pesticide use and thus should be added to the list of chemicals contained in Part 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 689/2008.(7) It has been decided to severely restrict the use of the substances fenarimol, methamidophos and procymidone by several measures including that those active substances were only included for a very short period in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. After expiry of this period those active substances are not authorised to be used any more with the effect that they are banned in the category ‘Pesticide’ and thus should be added to the list of chemicals contained in Parts 1 and 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 689/2008.(8) It has been decided to include the substance paraquat as active substance in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC by Commission Directive 2003/112/EC of 1 December 2003 amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC to include paraquat as an active substance (7). However, Commission Directive 2003/112/EC was annulled by the judgement of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities of 11 July 2007 in the case T-229/04 (8), with the effect that this active substance is banned for pesticide use and thus should be added to the list of chemicals contained in Parts 1 and 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 689/2008.(9) It has been decided to restrict the use of plant protection products containing the substance tolylfluanid under certain conditions by Commission Decision 2007/322/EC of 4 May 2007 laying down protective measures concerning uses of plant protection products containing tolylfluanid leading to the contamination of drinking water (9). In addition it has been decided by industry to withdraw plant protection products containing the active substance tolylfluanid from the market in order to protect human health with the effect that this active substance is banned for use in the subcategory pesticide in the group of plant protection products. The ban in this subcategory is considered a severe restriction in the category ‘Pesticide’ and thus the active substance should be added to the list of chemicals contained in Parts 1 and 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 689/2008.(10) It has been decided to include the substance diuron as active substance in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC with the effect that this active substance is not any more banned for use in the subcategory ‘Pesticide’ in the group of plant protection products. Consequently the active substance should be deleted from Part 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 689/2008.(11) A new application was submitted for the active substances cadusafos, carbofuran, carbosulfan and haloxyfop-R that will require a new decision on inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC and thus the chemicals should be deleted from the list of chemicals contained in Part 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 689/2008. The decision on addition to the list of chemicals in Part 2 of Annex I should not be taken before the new decision on the status of the substances under Directive 91/414/EEC will be available.(12) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 should therefore be amended accordingly.(13) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 133 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006,. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 January 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 204, 31.7.2008, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 63, 6.3.2003, p. 27.(3)  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(5)  OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1.(6)  OJ L 319, 23.11.2002, p. 3.(7)  OJ L 321, 6.12.2003, p. 32.(8)  OJ C 199, 25.8.2007, p. 32.(9)  OJ L 119, 9.5.2007, p. 49.ANNEXAnnex I to Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 is amended as follows:1. Part 1 is amended as follows:(a) the following entries are added:Chemical CAS No Einecs No CN Subcategory (*) Use limitation (**) Countries for which no notification is required‘1,3-dichloropropene (1) 542-75-6 208-826-5 2903 29 00 p(1) bBenfuracarb 82560-54-1 2932 99 00 p(1) bFenarimol + 60168-88-9 262-095-7 2933 59 95 p(1) bMethamidophos (2) + 10265-92-6 233-606-0 2930 50 00 p(1) bMethomyl 16752-77-5 240-815-0 2930 90 85 p(1)-p(2) b–bParaquat + 4685-14-7 225-141-7 2933 39 99 p(1) bProcymidone + 32809-16-8 251-233-1 2925 19 95 p(1) bTolylfluanid + 731-27-1 211-986-9 2930 90 85 p(1) bTrifluralin 1582-09-8 216-428-8 2921 43 00 p(1) b(b) the following entry is deleted:Chemical CAS No Einecs No CN Subcategory (*) Use limitation (**) Countries for which no notification is required‘Diuron 330-54-1 006-015-00 2924 21 90 p(1) b’2. Part 2 is amended as follows:(a) the following entries are added:Chemical CAS No Einecs No CN Category (*) Use limitation (**)‘Azinphos-methyl 86-50-0 201-676-1 2933 99 80 p bDiazinon 333-41-5 206-373-8 2933 59 10 p srDichlorvos 62-73-7 200-547-7 2919 90 00 p srFenarimol 60168-88-9 262-095-7 2933 59 95 p bFenitrothion 122-14-5 204-524-2 2920 19 00 p srMethamidophos (3) 10265-92-6 233-606-0 2930 50 00 p bParaquat 1910-42-5 217-615-7 2933 39 99 p bProcymidone 32809-16-8 251-233-1 2925 19 95 p bTolylfluanid 731-27-1 211-986-9 2930 90 85 p srVinclozolin 50471-44-8 256-599-6 2934 99 90 p b(b) the following entries are deleted:Chemical CAS No Einecs No CN Category (*) Use limitation (**)‘Cadusafos 95465-99-9 n.a. 2930 90 85 p bCarbofuran 1563-66-2 216-353-0 2932 99 85 p bCarbosulfan 55285-14-8 259-565-9 2932 99 85 p bHaloxyfop-R 95977-29-0 n.a. 2933 39 99 p b’(1)  This entry does not affect the existing entry for cis-1,3-dichloropropene (CAS No 10061-01-5).(2)  This entry does not affect the existing entry for soluble liquid formulations of methamidophos that exceed 600 g active ingredient/l.’(3)  This entry does not affect the entry in Annex I Part 3 for soluble liquid formulations of methamidophos that exceed 600 g active ingredient/l.’ +",import;plant health legislation;phytosanitary legislation;regulations on plant health;marketing restriction;pesticide;fungicide;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;dangerous substance;dangerous product;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;export;export sale,21 +34740,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1298/2007 of 6 November 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 900/2007 in order to distinguish between third countries and territories of European Union Member States not forming part of the customs territory of the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 of 20 February 2006 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (1), and in particular Article 40(1)(g) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 900/2007 of 27 July 2007 on a standing invitation to tender to determine refunds on exports of white sugar until the end of the 2007/2008 marketing year (2) opens a standing invitation to tender to determine export refunds on white sugar covered by CN code 1701 99 10 for all destinations excluding Andorra, Gibraltar, Ceuta, Melilla, the Holy See (Vatican City State), Liechtenstein, Communes of Livigno and Campione d’Italia, Heligoland, Greenland, Faeroe Islands, the areas of Cyprus in which the Government of the Republic of Cyprus does not exercise effective control, Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia (3), Montenegro and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.(2) To avoid misinterpretation of the status of these destinations, it is appropriate to distinguish between third countries and territories of European Union Member States not forming part of the customs territory of the Community.(3) Regulation (EC) No 900/2007 should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sugar,. In Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 900/2007, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:‘1.   A standing invitation to tender shall be opened in order to determine export refunds on white sugar covered by CN code 1701 99 10 for all destinations excluding:(a) third countries: Andorra, the Holy See (Vatican City State), Liechtenstein, Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia (4) and Montenegro;(b) territories of EU Member States not forming part of the customs territory of the Community: Gibraltar, Ceuta, Melilla, the Communes of Livigno and Campione d’Italia, Heligoland, Greenland, Faeroe Islands and the areas of the Republic of Cyprus in which the Government of the Republic of Cyprus does not exercise effective control.During the period of validity of this standing invitation referred to in the first subparagraph, partial invitations to tender shall be issued. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 November 2007.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1182/2007 (OJ L 273, 17.10.2007, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 196, 28.7.2007, p. 26.(3)  Including Kosovo, under the aegis of the United Nations, pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999.(4)  Including Kosovo, under the auspices of the United Nations, pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999.’ +",award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;third country;customs territory (EU);EC customs territory;customs territory of the EEC;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;white sugar;refined sugar;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,21 +17528,"98/487/EC: Council Decision of 13 July 1998 concerning the conclusion of an International Agreement in the form of an Agreed Minute between the European Community and the United States of America on humane trapping standards. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 113 and 100a in conjunction with Article 228(2), first sentence and Article 228(3) first subparagraph thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the Council's Decision of June 1996 laying down negotiating directives and authorising the Commission to negotiate an agreement on humane trapping standards with Canada, the Russian Federation, the United States and any other interested country,Having regard to the Council's Decision of 22 July 1997 approving the Agreement on international humane trapping standards between the European Community, Canada and the Russian Federation and calling upon the Commission to intensify its efforts to reach an agreement with the United States of America that is equivalent to the Agreement with Canada and the Russian Federation,Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 3254/91 (3), and in particular the second indent of Article 3(1) thereof, refers to internationally agreed humane trapping standards with which trapping methods used by third countries that have not prohibited leghold traps must conform in order for those countries to be able to export pelts and products manufactured from certain species to the Community;Whereas the Agreement's main purpose is to lay down harmonised technical standards offering a sufficient level of protection to the welfare of trapped animals and governing both the production and use of traps, and to facilitate trade between the Parties in traps, pelts and products manufactured from species covered by the Agreement;Whereas implementation of the Agreement requires the establishment of a timetable of testing and certifying the conformity of traps with the standards laid down and for the replacement of uncertified traps;Whereas the Agreement in the form of an Agreed Minute attached to this Decision is consistent with the negotiating directives referred to above; whereas it therefore satisfies the concept of internationally agreed humane trapping standards referred to in the second indent of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3254/91;Whereas the International Agreement in the form of an Agreed Minute between the European Community and the United States of America on humane trapping standards should be approved,. The International Agreement in the form of an Agreed Minute between the European Community and the United States of America on humane trapping standards is hereby approved.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council shall notify to the United States of America the instrument of conclusion (4).. Done at Brussels, 13 July 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentW. SCHÜSSEL(1)  OJ C 32, 30. 1. 1998, p. 8.(2)  OJ C 210, 6. 7. 1998.(3)  Council Regulation (EEC) No 3254/91 of 4 November 1991 prohibiting the use of leghold traps in the Community and the introduction into the Community of pelts and manufactured goods of certain wild animal species originating in countries which catch them by means of leghold traps or trapping methods which do not meet international humane trapping standards (OJ L 308, 9. 11. 1991, p. 1).(4)  The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council. +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);protection of animals;hunting regulations;hunting permit;hunting season;selective hunting;international agreement;global agreement;intergovernmental agreement;international treaty;hides and furskins industry;furs;tannery;United States;USA;United States of America,21 +5172,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1033/2010 of 15 November 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 1505/2006 as regards the annual reports by the Member States on the results of the checks carried out in relation to the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 21/2004 of 17 December 2003 establishing a system for the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals and amending Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Directives 92/102/EEC and 64/432/EEC (1), and in particular the first subparagraph and point (a) of the second subparagraph of Article 10(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1505/2006 of 11 October 2006 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 21/2004 as regards the minimum level of checks to be carried out in relation to the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals (2) provides that the Member States are to carry out checks in order to verify compliance by keepers with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 21/2004.(2) In addition, Regulation (EC) No 1505/2006 provides that Member States are to submit an annual report to the Commission each year, in accordance with the model set out in the Annex thereto, on the results of the checks carried out in the preceding annual inspection period.(3) The collection of the data during the reporting process should be adequate and proportionate to the objectives pursued. For the sake of a more targeted and fit for purpose reporting, certain requirements as well as the model report set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1505/2006 should be simplified to better provide with the relevant information of the implementation of the controls and to avoid unnecessary administrative burden.(4) Regulation (EC) No 1505/2006 should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Regulation (EC) No 1505/2006 is amended as follows:(1) in Article 7, point (b) is replaced by the following:‘(b) the number of holdings that have been checked;’(2) the Annex is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 November 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 5, 9.1.2004, p. 8.(2)  OJ L 280, 12.10.2006, p. 3.ANNEXThe Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1505/2006 is replaced by the following:‘ANNEXReport on the results of checks made in the ovine and caprine sector regarding requirements for the identification and registration of those animals in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 21/20041.   General information on holdings, animals and checksTotal number of holdings in the Member State at the beginning of the year of the reporting period (1)Total number of holdings checked during the year of the reporting periodTotal number of animals registered in the Member State at the beginning of the year of the reporting period (1)Total number of animals checked in holdings during the reporting period (1)2.   Findings of non-complianceNumber of holdings with non-compliance3.   Penalties imposedNumber of holdings with penalties imposed’(1)  Or other national reference date for animal statistics. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;live animal;animal on the hoof;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;report;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;traceability;traceability of animals;traceability of products,21 +5013,"2010/206/: Commission Decision of 6 April 2010 allowing Member States to extend provisional authorisations granted for the new active substance FEN 560 (notified under document C(2010) 1974) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 8(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in June 2003 France received an application from Société occitane de fabrications et de technologies for the inclusion of the active substance FEN 560 in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Commission Decision 2004/131/EC (2) confirmed that the dossier was complete and could be considered as satisfying, in principle, the data and information requirements of Annex II and Annex III to that Directive.(2) Confirmation of the completeness of the dossier was necessary in order to allow that active substance to be examined in detail and to allow Member States the possibility of granting provisional authorisations, for periods of up to three years, for plant protection products containing that active substance, while complying with the conditions laid down in Article 8(1) of Directive 91/414/EEC and, in particular, the condition relating to the detailed assessment of the active substance and the plant protection product in the light of the requirements laid down by that Directive.(3) For that active substance, the effects on human health and the environment have been assessed, in accordance with the provisions of Article 6(2) and (4) of Directive 91/414/EEC, for the uses proposed by the applicant. The rapporteur Member State submitted the draft assessment report to the Commission on 18 February 2005.(4) Following submission of the draft assessment report by the rapporteur Member State, it has been found to be necessary to request further information from the applicant and to have the rapporteur Member State examine that information and submit its assessment. Therefore, the examination of the dossier is still ongoing and it will not be possible to complete the evaluation within the timeframe provided for in Directive 91/414/EEC, read in conjunction with Commission Decision 2008/353/EC (3).(5) As the evaluation so far has not identified any reason for immediate concern, Member States should be given the possibility of prolonging provisional authorisations granted for plant protection products containing the active substance concerned for a period of 24 months in accordance with the provisions of Article 8 of Directive 91/414/EEC so as to enable the examination of the dossier to continue. It is expected that the evaluation and decision-making process with respect to a decision on a possible inclusion in Annex I to that Directive for FEN 560 will have been completed within 24 months.(6) At the same time Decision 2008/353/EC, should be repealed, since it has become obsolete.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Member States may extend provisional authorisations for plant protection products containing FEN 560 for a period ending on 6 April 2012 at the latest. Decision 2008/353/EC is repealed. This Decision shall expire on 6 April 2012. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 April 2010.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 37, 10.2.2004, p. 34.(3)  OJ L 117, 1.5.2008, p. 45. +",plant health legislation;phytosanitary legislation;regulations on plant health;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;pharmaceutical product;disinfectant;pharmaceutical preparation;pharmaceutical speciality;plant health product;plant protection product;health risk;danger of sickness;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,21 +27238,"2004/96/EC: Commission Decision of 28 January 2004 authorising Member States temporarily to provide for derogations from certain provisions of Council Directive 2000/29/EC in respect of plants of Vitis L., other than fruits, originating in Switzerland (notified under document number C(2004) 122). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community(1), as last amended by Commission Directive 2003/116/EC(2), and in particular Article 15(1) thereof,Having regard to the request made by France,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Directive 2000/29/EC, plants of Vitis L., other than fruits, originating in third countries may not in principle be introduced into the Community.(2) By Commission Decisions 97/159/EC(3), 1999/166/EC(4), 2000/189/EC(5), 2001/5/EC(6), 2001/836/EC(7) and 2003/69/EC(8), derogations from certain provisions of Directive 2000/29/EC in respect of plants of Vitis L., other than fruits, originating in Switzerland have been authorised for limited periods and subject to specific conditions.(3) The circumstances justifying those derogations are still valid, and there is no new information giving cause for revision of the specific conditions.(4) Member States should therefore be authorised to provide for derogations, for a limited period and subject to specific conditions, and without prejudice to Council Directive 68/193/EEC(9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council(10), and any implementing measures made thereunder.(5) That authorisation to provide for derogations should be terminated if it is established that the specific conditions laid down in this Decision are not sufficient to prevent the introduction of harmful organisms into the Community or have not been complied with.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,. Member States are hereby authorised to provide for derogations from Article 4(1) of Directive 2000/29/EC, with regard to the prohibitions referred to in point 15 of Part A of Annex III to that Directive for plants of Vitis L., other than fruits, originating in Switzerland (hereinafter referred to as ""the plants"").The authorisation to provide for derogations, as provided for in paragraph 1 (hereinafter referred to as ""the authorisation""), shall be subject, in addition to the requirements laid down in Annexes I and II to Directive 2000/29/EC, to the conditions provided for in the Annex, and shall only apply to plants that are introduced into the Community between 1 February and 30 March 2004. Member States shall provide the Commission and the other Member States, before 30 November of the year of importation, with:(a) the information on quantities of plants imported pursuant to this Decision; and(b) a detailed technical report of the official inspections referred to in point 6 of the Annex.Any Member State in which buds from the plants are grafted on to rootstocks and in which the grafted plants are planted after the import, shall also provide the Commission and the other Member States, before 30 November of the year of importation, with a detailed technical report of the official inspections referred to in the second indent of point 9 of the Annex. Member States shall immediately notify the Commission and the other Member States of all consignments introduced into their territory pursuant to this Decision which were subsequently found not to comply with this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 January 2004.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1.(2) OJ L 321, 6.12.2003, p. 36.(3) OJ L 62, 4.3.1997, p. 36.(4) OJ L 55, 3.3.1999, p. 16.(5) OJ L 59, 4.3.2000, p. 18.(6) OJ L 2, 5.1.2001, p. 22.(7) OJ L 312, 29.11.2001, p. 27.(8) OJ L 26, 31.1.2003, p. 72.(9) OJ L 93, 17.4.1968, p. 15.(10) OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 1.ANNEXSpecific conditions applying to plants of Vitis L., other than fruits, originating in Switzerland benefiting from the derogation provided for in Article 1 of this Decision1. The plants shall be propagating material in the form of dormant buds that shall be:(a) of the following varieties:- Amigne,- Carminoir,- Chasselas blanc,- Cornalin,- Diolinoir,- Gamaret,- Garanoir,- Humagne blanc,- Humagne rouge,- Paien jaune,- Petite Arvine,- Pinot noir Valais,- Sylvaner;(b) harvested in stock nurseries, which are officially registered. The lists of the registered nurseries shall be made available to the Member States making use of the derogation and to the Commission, at the latest by 1 February 2004. These lists shall include the name(s) of the varieties, the number of rows planted with these varieties, the number of plants per row for each of these nurseries, as far as they are deemed suitable for dispatch to the Community in 2004, under the conditions laid down in this Decision;(c) properly packed and the packaging made recognisable with a marking, enabling the identification of the registered nursery and the variety;(d) intended to be grafted in the Community, at premises referred to in point 7, on to rootstocks produced in the Community.2. The plants shall be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued in Switzerland in accordance with Article 13 of Directive 2000/29/EC, on the basis of the examination laid down therein, in particular freedom from the following harmful organisms:- Daktulosphaira vitifoliae (Fitch),- Xylophilus ampelinus (Panagopoulos) Willems et al.,- Grapevine Flavescence dorée MLO.The certificate shall state under ""Additional declaration"", the indication ""This consignment meets the conditions laid down in Commission Decision 2004/96/EC"".3. The official plant protection organisation of Switzerland shall ensure the identity of the buds from the time of harvesting as referred to in paragraph (b) of point 1 until the time of loading for export to the Community.4. The plants shall be introduced through points of entry situated within the territory of a Member State and designated for the purpose of this derogation by that Member State; these points of entry and the name and address of the responsible official body referred to in Directive 2000/29/EC in charge of each point shall be notified sufficiently in advance by the Member States to the Commission and shall be held available on request to other Member States. In those cases where the introduction into the Community takes place in a Member State other than the Member State making use of this derogation, the said responsible official bodies of the Member State of introduction shall inform and cooperate with the said responsible official bodies of the Member States making use of this derogation to ensure that the provisions of this Decision are complied with.5. Prior to introduction into the Community, the importer shall be officially informed of the conditions laid down in points 1 to 10; the said importer shall notify details of each introduction sufficiently in advance to the responsible official bodies in the Member State of introduction and that Member State, without delay, shall convey the details of the notification to the Commission, indicating:(a) the type of material;(b) the variety and the quantity;(c) the declared date of introduction and confirmation of the point of entry;(d) the names, addresses and the locations of the premises referred to in point 7 where the buds will be grafted and/or where the grafted plants will subsequently be planted.The importer shall inform the official bodes concerned of any changes to the above details as soon as they are known.The Member State concerned shall inform the Commission of the above details, and details of any change to them without delay.6. The inspections including testing, as appropriate, required pursuant to Article 13 of Directive 2000/29/EC and in accordance with provisions laid down in the present Decision shall be made by the responsible official bodies, referred to in the said Directive; of these inspections, the plant health checks shall be carried out by the Member State making use of this derogation and where appropriate, in cooperation with the said bodies of the Member State in which the buds will be grafted. Furthermore during the said plant health check that Member State(s) shall also inspect for all other harmful organisms. Sub-samples shall be kept available for subsequent examination by other Member States.Without prejudice to the monitoring referred to in the third indent of the third paragraph of Article 21, first possibility of the said Directive, the Commission shall determine to which extent the inspections referred to in the third indent of the third paragraph of Article 21, second possibility, of the said Directive shall be integrated into the inspection programme in accordance with the third subparagraph of paragraph 5 of Article 21 of that Directive.7. The buds shall be grafted on to rootstocks and the grafted plants subsequently planted only at premises:(a) for which the names, addresses and the locations have been notified by the person who intends to use the buds imported pursuant to this Decision, to the said responsible official bodies of the Member State in which the premises are situated; and(b) officially registered and approved for the purposes of this derogation.In those cases where the place of grafting or planting is situated in a Member State other than the Member State making use of this derogation, the said responsible official bodies of the Member State making use of this derogation, at the moment of receipt of the aforementioned advance notification from the importer, shall inform the said responsible official bodies of the Member State in which the buds will be grafted or planted giving the names, addresses and the locations of the premises where the plants will be grafted or planted.8. The said responsible official bodies shall ensure that any bud not used in accordance with point 7 shall be destroyed under the control of the said responsible official bodies. Records shall be kept available to the Commission on the numbers of plants destroyed.9. At the premises referred to in point 7:(a) the buds which have been found free from the harmful organisms referred to in point 6 may then be used for grafting and the grafted plants shall be planted and grown in fields belonging to the premises referred to in point 7 and shall remain on the premises, until they are moved to a destination outside the Community as referred to in point 10;(b) the grafted plants shall be, in the growing period following importation, visually inspected by the said responsible official bodies of the Member State in which the grafted plants are planted, at appropriate times, for the presence of any harmful organism or for signs or symptoms caused by any harmful organism including those of Daktulosphaira vitifoliae (Fitch); as a result of such visual inspection any harmful organism having caused such signs or symptoms shall be identified by an appropriate testing procedure;(c) any grafted plant which has not been found free, during the said inspections or testing referred to in the previous indents, from the harmful organisms listed under point 2, or otherwise of quarantine concern, shall be immediately destroyed under control of the said responsible bodies.10. Any grafted plant resulting from a successful grafting using the buds referred to in paragraph (a) of point 1 shall be only released in 2004 or 2005 as grafted plants to a destination outside the Community. The said responsible official bodies shall ensure that any plant not so moved shall be officially destroyed. Records shall be kept available to the Commission on the amounts of successfully grafted plants, of officially destroyed plants and of plants sold, as well as on the country of destination of the plants sold. +",plant health legislation;phytosanitary legislation;regulations on plant health;plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation;vineyard;vine;vine variety;winegrowing area;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +35106,"2008/419/EC: Commission Decision of 30 May 2008 amending Decision 2008/377/EC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Slovakia (notified under document number C(2008) 2262) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Outbreaks of Classical Swine Fever have occurred in Slovakia, which in view of the trade in live pigs and certain pig products are liable to endanger the porcine herds of other Members States.(2) Commission Decision 2008/377/EC of 8 May 2008 concerning certain protection measures relating to Classical Swine Fever in Slovakia (2) was adopted in order to reinforce the measures taken by Slovakia within the framework of Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of Classical Swine Fever (3).(3) Article 2(2)(p) of Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (4) defines a ‘kraj’ as the administrative region of Slovakia which is at least 2 000 km2 in area and which is subject to inspection by the competent authorities.(4) Based on the results of the epidemiological inquiry carried out by the competent authorities in Slovakia it is appropriate to provide that protection measures relating to Classical Swine Fever in Slovakia should apply to certain administrative regions (kraj).(5) Decision 2008/377/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Decision 2008/377/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 May 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29. Directive as last amended by Decision 2006/965/EC (OJ L 397, 30.12.2006, p. 22).(2)  OJ L 130, 20.5.2008, p. 18.(3)  OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2007/729/EC (OJ L 294, 13.11.2007, p. 26).(4)  OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64. Directive as last amended by Decision 2007/729/EC.ANNEX‘ANNEXThe following administrative regions in Slovakia:— Banská Bystrica Region (Banskobystrický kraj)— Nitra Region (Nitriansky kraj)’ +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;transport of animals;health certificate;Slovakia;Slovak Republic,21 +25024,"2003/269/EC: Council Decision of 8 April 2003 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the Community of the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the European Community on the coordination of energy-efficient labelling programmes for office equipment. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133, in conjunction with Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament,Whereas:(1) The appropriate internal Community procedures should be established to ensure the proper functioning of the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the European Community on the coordination of energy-efficient labelling programmes for office equipment, signed in Washington on 19 December 2000(2). It is necessary to empower the Commission, assisted by the special committee designated by the Council, to make certain technical amendments to the Agreement and to take certain decisions for its implementation. In all other cases the decision is to be taken in accordance with the normal procedures.(2) The review of the implementation has been attributed to the technical commission established by the Agreement.(3) Each party has designated a management entity. The Community has designated the Commission as its management entity. Parties may amend the Agreement and the Annexes and add new Annexes by mutual agreement.(4) The European Court of Justice(3) has annulled Council Decision 2001/469/EC of 14 May 2001 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Community of the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the European Community on the coordination of energy-efficient labelling programmes for office equipment(4) which has therefore to be replaced.(5) The Agreement should be approved,. The Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the European Community on the coordination of energy-efficient labelling programmes for office equipment, including its Annexes, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement, and the Annexes thereto, is attached to this Decision(5). The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, give the notification in writing provided for in Article XII(1) of the Agreement. 1. The Commission shall represent the Community in the technical commission provided for in Article VI of the Agreement, assisted by the special committee designated by the Council. The Commission shall proceed, after consultation with this special committee, to the communications, cooperation, review of the implementation and notifications referred to in Articles V(5), VI(1) and (2), and VIII(4), of the Agreement.2. With a view to preparing the Community position as regards amendments to the specifications and list of office equipment in Annex C of the Agreement, the Commission shall take into account any opinion given by the European Community Energy Star Board referred to in Articles 8 and 11 of Regulation (EC) No 2422/2001/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on a Community energy-efficiency labelling programme for office equipment(6).3. The position of the Community with regard to decisions to be taken by the management entities shall be determined, with regard to amendments of technical specifications of office equipment listed in Annex C of the Agreement, by the Commission, after consultation with the special committee, referred to in paragraph 1.4. In all other cases, the position of the Community with regard to decisions to be taken by the management entities or the Parties shall be determined by the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission in accordance with Article 300 of the Treaty.. Done at Luxembourg, 8 April 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. Drys(1) OJ C 274 E, 28.9.1999, p. 16.(2) OJ L 172, 26.6.2001, p. 3.(3) Judgment of 12 December 2002 in Case C-281/01, Commission of the European Communities v. Council of the European Union (OJ C 31, 8.2.2003, p. 3).(4) OJ L 172, 26.6.2001, p. 1.(5) OJ L 172, 26.6.2001, p. 3.(6) OJ L 332, 15.12.2001, p. 1. +",energy consumption;use of energy;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);office equipment;calculator;dictating machine;photocopier;typewriter;word processor;energy saving;rational use of energy;waste of energy;United States;USA;United States of America;labelling,21 +16112,"97/332/ECSC: Commission Decision of 26 February 1997 concerning closure aid which Italy plans to grant to Mini Acciaieria Odolese as part of the restructuring of the private steel industry (Only the Italian text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community,Having regard to Commission Decision No 2496/96/ECSC of 18 December 1996 establishing Community rules for State aid to the steel industry (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,Having given the interested parties notice to submit their comments (2), and having regard to those comments,Whereas:IBy letter dated 15 December 1995, the Commission informed the Italian authorities of its decision to initiate proceedings pursuant to Article 6 (4) of Commission Decision No 3855/91/ECSC, then in force, concerning aid to be granted under the programme for the restructuring of Italy's private steel industry, in particular to Mini Acciaieria Odolese (hereinafter MAO).In a Decision of December 1994, the Commission authorized the aid provided for in Italian Law No 481 of 3 August 1994 (hereinafter Law No 481/94) on plant closures in the Italian private steel industry, having checked that the Law complied with Decision No 3855/91/ECSC, and in particular with Article 4, and required the Italian authorities to give it prior notification of individual aid grants under the Law. The Decision provided that, in order to benefit from closure aid, a firm must have been in production for on average at least one shift per day, i.e. at least eight hours per day, for five days per weeks for the whole of 1993 and up to February 1994, when Decree Law No 396/94, subsequently converted into Law No 481/94, was notified to the Commission.According to the information in the Commission's possession, MAO, while fulfilling the other requirements of Article 4 of the Decision on aid to closures, was not in regular production at the time of closure.As the Commission had serious difficulty in determining whether the aid in question was compatible with the common market, it decided to initiate proceedings under Article 6 (4) of Decision No 3855/91/ECSC.IIAs part of the proceedings, the Commission invited the Italian Government to submit its comments, and informed the other Member States and interested parties by publishing the Decision initiating the proceedings.In two letters dated 22 August 1996, the German Government and Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl sent comments to the Commission, which forwarded them to the Italian authorities on 16 September 1996. In their comments, those parties expressed support for the Commission's decision to initiate proceedings.In response to the initiation of the procedure and to the comments of the other interested parties, the Italian Government argued inter alia as follows:- while referring back to the Decision of December 1994, which allowed the Italian authorities to put forward objective criteria whereby plants that had operated at less than 25 % capacity could still be eligible for closure aid, the Commission Decision initiating proceedings merely stated that the criteria put forward by Italy as an alternative to the principle of 'regular production` were unsuitable,- the criteria the Italian authorities submitted to the Commission for consideration were based on the view that the low or zero output recorded by some firms in 1993 and early 1994 was indicative not of a desire to abandon the steel market or of obsolescent or uncompetitive plant but of unfavourable cyclical conditions in connection with financial difficulties and a market crisis,- the case submitted to the Commission for assessment concerns plant that is not experiencing any productivity problems due to technical factors. Some have recently benefited under major modernization schemes designed to increase efficiency and, since they have all been regularly maintained, each one could still, at little cost, resume regular production within a short space of time.IIIBy virtue of its production, the undertaking in question is subject to the rules of the ECSC Treaty, Article 4 (c) of which stipulates that subsidies or aid granted by States in any form whatsoever are recognized as incompatible with the common market for coal and steel and are accordingly abolished and prohibited within the Community. The only possible exceptions to this general prohibition are set out explicitly and restrictively in Decision No 2496/96/ECSC, in Article 2 (aid for research and development), Article 3 (aid for environmental protection) and Article 4 (aid for closures). The Decision (hereinafter the 'Steel Aid Code`) entered into force on 1 January 1997.It is pointed out that the exceptions to the general ban on aid to the steel industry set out in Article 4 (c) of the ECSC Treaty are not intended in any way to make the Community rules governing aid to the steel industry less strict, since those rules are justified by the serious distortion of competition that might be caused by aid that is incompatible with the common market in a sector that continues to be very sensitive. It is therefore necessary for those rules to be strictly adhered to, which means that aid to a steel undertaking may be authorized only if the Commission has been able to determine that the conditions provided for in the Steel Aid Code have effectively been complied with.In the present case, all the conditions are met, including the one concerning regularity of production which had led to the initiation of proceedings.In this connection, although it provides that, in order to be eligible for aid, an undertaking must have been in regular production up to the date of notification of the closure aid, the Steel Aid Code does not give a precise definition of regular. Accordingly, in its Decision of December 1994, the Commission stated that the requirement concerned would be deemed met if the undertaking receiving the aid had been in production for on average at least one shift per day, i.e. at least eight hours per day, for five days per week for the whole of 1993 and up to 28 February 1994, when Decree Law No 396/94, converted by the Italian Parliament into Law No 481/94, was notified to the Commission. The latter decided, moreover, that the Italian authorities should be allowed to demonstrate on the basis of objective criteria that an undertaking which did not satisfy this requirement had regularly produced ECSC iron and steel products. In that case the Commission was to examine the aid on the basis of its specific circumstances in order to determine whether the condition relating to regularity of production had been fulfilled.The purpose of Article 4 of the Steel Aid Code and of the Commission Decision of December 1994 is clear: aid for closures may be granted only to undertakings that are significantly active on the steel market, specifically as a result of regular production. The Community legislator did not, however, feel it necessary or advisable to allow an exception to the general ban in Article 4 (c) of the ECSC Treaty, since the closure of a firm that is not in regular production does not have significant effects on the market. Accordingly, criteria which demonstrate regularity of production could be accepted as an alternative to the one provided for by the Commission in its Decision.The greater part of the criteria put forward by the Italian Government demonstrate not that the undertaking in question was in regular production but that it was capable of producing on a regular basis. The wording of Article 4 of the Steel Aid Code rules out a broad interpretation which would allow aid to go to firms which, although they had not been in regular production, were capable of producing ECSC products on a regular basis.From the additional information sent by the Italian authorities, however, the Commission concludes that:- on the basis of a maximum possible production of 139 000 tonnes in 1993, MAO's capacity utilization rate is 22,3 %,- in July and August 1993, MAO invested heavily in its plant (construction of a new cooling bed for the cold-rolling mill) which involved an almost total shutdown of production during those two months,- on the basis of the average monthly output for 1993 alone, lost output due to the building of the new cooling bed can be estimated at 5 166 tonnes (3),- thus the capacity utilization rate amounts to 26 % compared with its maximum possible production.Accordingly, in view of the capacity take-up which the undertaking could have achieved without the major work on its rolling mill, it must be concluded that the undertaking was in regular production (i.e. in production for at least one shift per day, five days per week) at the time of its closure.IVIn the light of the foregoing, in particular the end of Part III, it must be concluded that the closure aid of Lit 5 437 million which Italy plans to grant to MAO may be declared compatible with the common market, since it satisfies the requirements of Article 4 of the Steel Aid Code. Accordingly, the proceedings relating to the aid in question may be declared closed,. The State aid envisaged by Italy for Mini Acciaieria Odolese in the context of the restructuring of the Italian private steel industry is compatible with the common market. The grant of such aid totalling Lit 5 437 million is accordingly authorized. This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.. Done at Brussels, 26 February 1997.For the CommissionKarel VAN MIERTMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 338, 28. 12. 1996, p. 42.(2) OJ No C 101, 3. 4. 1996, p. 4.(3) 31 000 tonnes (annual output)/12 months × 2 (July and August). Before 1993 the firm in fact continued to produce in August (August 1992: 7 034 tonnes; August 1991: 4 500 tonnes; August 1990: 5 993 tonnes). +",iron and steel industry;electrical steelworks;foundry;iron and steel undertaking;iron and steel works;steel industry;steel mill;steelworks;Italy;Italian Republic;industrial restructuring;industrial change;restructuring plan;cessation of trading;business closure;control of State aid;notification of State aid;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,21 +6103,"88/245/EEC: Council Decision of 19 April 1988 authorizing the French Republic to apply in its overseas departments and in metropolitan France, by way of derogation from Article 95 of the Treaty, a reduced rate of the revenue duty imposed on the consumption of 'traditional' rum produced in those departments. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 227 (2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Whereas it is incumbent upon the institutions of the Community to see that the economic and social development of the French overseas departments is made possible;Whereas the Treaty and secondary legislation are applicable to the French overseas departments, subject to decisions by the Community institutions adopting specific measures commensurate with the economic and social conditions of those departments;Whereas, for reasons connected with the geographic, economic and social situation of the French overseas departments, the French Republic should be authorized to apply, by way of derogation from Article 95 of the Treaty, a reduced rate of the revenue duty imposed on the consumption of 'traditional' rum produced in those departments;Whereas this derogation should be limited in terms of its duration, the quantities which can benefit from it and the level of reduction of the duty;Whereas a limit should be proposed to the period of application of this Decision, in accordance with the timetable for the approximation of laws in the Community and the harmonization of excise duties;Whereas the Commission is currently preparing an action programme for the French overseas departments, comprising specific measures for the adaptation of Community policies and new action designed to ease the economic recovery of these regions,. The French Republic is hereby authorized to apply, by way of derogation from Article 95 of the Treaty, in its overseas departments and in metropolitan France, to the consumption of 'traditional' rum produced in those departments, a rate of revenue duty lower than the full rate of that duty applicable to spirits falling within CN codes 2208 20 to 2208 90. The derogation referred to in Article 1 shall be limited to the product obtained exclusively by distillation, after fermentation, of sugar cane juice, sugar cane syrup or sugar cane molasses in the sugar cane producing areas of the French overseas departments, obtained from local raw materials. This product must have a volatile element content, excluding ethyl alcohol, in excess of 225 g/hl at 100 % vol. and must be produced at a pure alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol. 1. In metropolitan France the reduced fiscal duty applicable to the product referred to in Article 2 shall be applied to the following annual quotas:- in 1988: 99 000 hl of pure alcohol,- in 1989: 97 000 hl of pure alcohol,- in 1990: 95 000 hl of pure alcohol,- in 1991: 92 000 hl of pure alcohol,- in 1992: 90 000 hl of pure alcohol.2. The ratio, expressed in percentage terms, between the reduced rate of consumption tax applied in metropolitan France to 'traditional' rum and the full rate applied to spirits may not be less than the ratio between those two rates obtaining in metropolitan France when this Decision enters into force.3. This Decision shall apply until 31 December 1992. This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.. Done at Luxembourg, 19 April 1988.For the CouncilThe PresidentI. KIECHLE(1) OJ No C 107, 28. 4. 1982, p. 6.(2) OJ No C 96, 11. 4. 1983, p. 109. +",France;French Republic;French overseas department and region;French Overseas Department;tax on consumption;consumption tax;tax on spending;spirits;Armagnac;Cognac;brandy;gin;grappa;marc;rum;schnapps;spirits from distilling cereals;spirits from distilling fruit;spirits from distilling wine;vodka;whisky,21 +25038,"2003/299/EC: Council Decision of 14 April 2003 on the conclusion of a Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of negotiations between the parties on new mutual agricultural concessions. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133, in conjunction with Article 300(2), first subparagraph, first sentence thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Europe Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part(1) (hereinafter referred to as ""the Europe Agreement""), provides for certain reciprocal trade concessions for certain agricultural products.(2) Article 21(5) of the Europe Agreement provides that the Community and the Slovak Republic are to examine product by product and on an orderly and reciprocal basis the possibilities of granting each other further concessions.(3) The first improvements to the preferential arrangements of the Europe Agreement were provided for in the Protocol adjusting trade aspects of the Europe Agreement to take account of the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union and the outcome of the Uruguay Round negotiations on agriculture, including improvements to the existing preferential arrangements, approved by Decision 98/638/EC(2).(4) Improvements to the preferential arrangements were also provided for as a result of negotiations to liberalise agricultural trade concluded in 2000. On the Community side, these were implemented from 1 July 2000 by Regulation (EC) No 2434/2000 of 17 October 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with the Slovak Republic(3). This second adjustment of the preferential arrangements has not yet been incorporated in the Europe Agreement in the form of an Additional Protocol.(5) Negotiations for further improvements to the preferential arrangements of the Europe Agreement were concluded on 3 May 2000 and on 25 June 2002.(6) The new Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part (hereinafter referred to as ""the Protocol"") should be approved with a view to consolidating all concessions in agricultural trade between the two sides, including the results of the negotiations concluded in 2000 and 2002.(7) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code(4) has codified the management rules for tariff quotas designed to be used following the chronological order of dates of customs declarations. Certain tariff quotas under this Decision should therefore be administered in accordance with those rules.(8) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(5).(9) As a result of the aforementioned negotiations, Regulation (EC) No 2434/2000 has effectively lost its substance and should therefore be repealed,. The Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of negotiations between the parties on new mutual agricultural concessions, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Protocol on behalf of the Community and give the notification of approval provided for in Article 3 of the Protocol. 1. Upon this Decision taking effect, the arrangements provided for in the Annexes of the Protocol attached to this Decision shall replace those referred to in Annexes XI and XII as referred to in Article 21(2) and (4), as amended, of the Europe Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part.2. The Commission shall adopt rules for the application of the Protocol in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 6(2). 1. The order numbers as attributed to the tariff quotas in the Annex to this Decision may be changed by the Commission in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 6(2). Tariff quotas with an order number above 09.5100 shall be administered by the Commission in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93.2. Quantities of goods subject to tariff quotas and released for free circulation as from 1 July 2002 under the concessions provided for in Annex A(b) to Regulation (EC) No 2434/2000 shall be fully counted against the quantities provided for in the fourth column in Annex A(b) to the attached Protocol, except for quantities for which import licences were issued before 1 July 2002. Entitlement to the benefits from the Community tariff quota for wine referred to in Annex to this Decision and in Annex C of the protocol shall be subject to the presentation of a VI 1 document or a V I 2 extract in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 883/2001 of 24 April 2001 laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 as regards trade with third countries in products in the wine sector(6). 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee for Cereals instituted by Article 23 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(7) or, where appropriate, by the committee instituted by the relevant provisions of the other regulations on the common organisation of agricultural markets.2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period provided for in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be one month.3. The Committee shall adopt its Rules of Procedure. Regulation (EC) No 2434/2000 shall be repealed from the entry into force of the Protocol.. Done at Brussels, 14 April 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. Giannitsis(1) OJ L 359, 31.12.1994, p. 2.(2) OJ L 306, 16.11.1998, p. 2.(3) OJ L 280, 4.11.2000, p. 9.(4) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1; Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2002 (OJ L 68, 12.3.2002 p. 11).(5) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.(6) OJ L 128, 10.5.2001, p. 1; Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2380/2002 (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 117).(7) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21; Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000 (OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 1).ANNEXOrder numbers for EU tariff quotas for products originating in the Slovak Republic (as referred to in Article 4)>TABLE> +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;agricultural product;farm product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;customs duties;trade agreement (EU);EC trade agreement;Slovakia;Slovak Republic;agricultural trade,21 +40759,"Council Decision 2012/514/CFSP of 24 September 2012 amending and extending Decision 2010/576/CFSP on the European Union police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUPOL RD Congo). ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28, Article 42(4) and Article 43(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,Whereas:(1) On 23 September 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/576/CFSP on the European Union police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUPOL RD Congo) (1), last modified by Decision 2011/537/CFSP (2). EUPOL RD Congo expires on 30 September 2012.(2) On 13 July 2012, the Political and Security Committee endorsed the recommendation that EUPOL RD Congo should be extended for one year, followed by a final transition phase of twelve months with the aim of handing over its tasks.(3) EUPOL RD Congo should therefore be extended until 30 September 2013.(4) It is necessary to lay down the financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL RD Congo for the period from 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013.(5) It is also necessary to adapt certain provisions regarding to EU classified information.(6) EUPOL RD Congo will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,. Decision 2010/576/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:(1) In Article 1, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:(2) In Article 2, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:(3) In Article 7, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:(4) Article 12 is replaced by the following:(5) The following subparagraph is added to Article 14(1):(6) Article 16 is replaced by the following:(7) In Article 18, the second paragraph is replaced by the following: This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 24 September 2012.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. D. MAVROYIANNIS(1)  OJ L 254, 29.9.2010, p. 33.(2)  OJ L 236, 13.9.2011, p. 8.(3)  OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 17."";(4)  Council Decision 2009/937/EU of 1 December 2009 adopting the Council's Rules of Procedure (OJ L 325, 11.12.2009, p. 35).""; +",limited circulation;sexual violence;rape;sexual abuse;sexual assault;Democratic Republic of the Congo;Congo Kinshasa;Zaire;police cooperation;dissemination of EU information;dissemination of Community information;dissemination of European Union information;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;EU police mission;EU police operation;EUPM;EUPOL;European Union police mission;European Union police operation,21 +5273,"Commission Directive 2011/79/EU of 20 September 2011 amending Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council to include fipronil as an active substance in Annex I thereto Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 16(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007 of 4 December 2007 on the second phase of the 10-year work programme referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (2) establishes a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I, IA or IB to Directive 98/8/EC. That list includes fipronil for use in product-type 18, insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods, as defined in Annex V to the Directive.(2) Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, fipronil has been evaluated in accordance with Article 11(2) of Directive 98/8/EC for use in product-type 18.(3) France was designated as Rapporteur Member State and submitted the competent authority report, together with a recommendation, to the Commission in accordance with Article 14(4) and (6) of Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007 on 6 February 2009.(4) The competent authority report was reviewed by the Member States and the Commission. In accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, the findings of the review were incorporated, within the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products on 6 May 2011, in an assessment report.(5) It appears from the evaluations that biocidal products used as insecticides and containing fipronil may be expected to satisfy the requirements laid down in Article 5 of Directive 98/8/EC. It is therefore appropriate to include fipronil in Annex I to that Directive.(6) Not all potential uses have been evaluated in the Union level assessment, which only addressed professional use indoors by application in locations normally inaccessible to man and domestic animals after application. It is therefore appropriate to require that Member States assess those uses or exposure scenarios and those risks to human populations and to environmental compartments that have not been representatively addressed in the Union level risk assessment and, when granting product authorisations, ensure that appropriate measures are taken or specific conditions imposed in order to reduce the identified risks to acceptable levels.(7) The provisions of this Directive should be applied at the same time in all Member States in order to ensure equal treatment on the Union market of biocidal products containing the active substance fipronil, and also to facilitate the proper operation of the biocidal products market in general.(8) A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is included in Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC in order to permit Member States and interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements entailed and to ensure that applicants who have prepared dossiers can benefit fully from the 10-year period of data protection, which, in accordance with Article 12(1)(c)(ii) of Directive 98/8/EC, starts from the date of inclusion.(9) After inclusion, Member States should be allowed a reasonable period to implement Article 16(3) of Directive 98/8/EC.(10) Directive 98/8/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(11) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products,. Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 30 September 2012 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 October 2013.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 September 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 325, 11.12.2007, p. 3.ANNEXIn Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC, the following entry is added:No Common Name IUPAC Name Minimum purity of the active substance in the biocidal product as placed on the market Date of inclusion Deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) (except for products containing more than one active substance, for which the deadline to comply with Article 16(3) shall be the one set out in the last of the inclusion decisions relating to its active substances) Expiry date of inclusion Product-type Specific provisions (1)‘47 fipronil (±)-5-amino-1-(2,6-dichloro-α,α,α,-trifluoro-p-tolyl)-4-trifluoromethylsulfinylpyrazole-3-carbonitrile (1:1) 950 g/kg 1 October 2013 30 September 2015 30 September 2023 18 Only professional use indoors by application in locations normally inaccessible after application to man and domestic animals has been addressed in the Union level risk assessment. When assessing the application for authorisation of a product in accordance with Article 5 and Annex VI, Member States shall assess, where relevant for the particular product, those uses or exposure scenarios and those risks to human populations and to environmental compartments that have not been representatively addressed in the Union level risk assessment.’(1)  For the implementation of the common principles of Annex VI, the content and conclusions of assessment reports are available on the Commission website: http://ec.europa.eu/comm/environment/biocides/index.htm +",plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;marketing standard;grading;environmental impact;eco-balance;ecological assessment;ecological balance sheet;effect on the environment;environmental assessment;environmental effect;environmental footprint;health risk;danger of sickness;insecticide;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,21 +34195,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 527/2007 of 10 May 2007 establishing a prohibition of fishing for tusk in EC and international waters of ICES zones V, VI and VII by vessels flying the flag of Spain. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 41/2007 of 21 December 2006 fixing for 2007 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2007.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2007.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2007 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 May 2007.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11, as corrected by OJ L 36, 8.2.2007, p. 6).(3)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2007, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 444/2007 (OJ L 106, 24.4.2007, p. 22).ANNEXNo 06Member State SpainStock USK/567EI.Species Tusk (Brosme brosme)Zone EC and international waters of ICES zones V, VI and VIIDate 31 March 2007 +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +42242,"Council Directive 2013/20/EU of 13 May 2013 adapting certain directives in the field of food safety, veterinary and phytosanitary policy, by reason of the accession of the Republic of Croatia. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of Croatia, and in particular Article 3(4) thereof,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Croatia, and in particular Article 50 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 50 of the Act of Accession of Croatia, where acts of the institutions adopted prior to accession require adaptation by reason of accession, and the necessary adaptations have not been provided for in that Act of Accession or in the Annexes thereto, the Council, acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, shall, to this end, adopt the necessary acts, if the original act was not adopted by the Commission.(2) The Final Act of the Conference which drew up and adopted the Treaty of Accession of Croatia indicated that the High Contracting Parties had reached political agreement on a set of adaptations to acts adopted by the institutions required by reason of accession and invited the Council and the Commission to adopt those adaptations before accession, completed and updated where necessary to take account of the evolution of the law of the Union.(3) Directives 64/432/EEC (1), 89/108/EEC (2), 91/68/EEC (3), 96/23/EC (4), 97/78/EC (5), 2000/13/EC (6), 2000/75/EC (7), 2002/99/EC (8), 2003/85/EC (9), 2003/99/EC (10) and 2009/156/EC (11) should therefore be amended accordingly,. Directives 64/432/EEC, 89/108/EEC, 91/68/EEC, 96/23/EC, 97/78/EC, 2000/13/EC, 2000/75/EC, 2002/99/EC, 2003/85/EC, 2003/99/EC and 2009/156/EC are amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by the date of accession of Croatia to the Union at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.They shall apply those provisions from the date of accession of Croatia to the Union.When Member States adopt those measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force subject to and as from the date of the entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of Croatia. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 May 2013.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. COVENEY(1)  Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64).(2)  Council Directive 89/108/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to quick-frozen foodstuffs for human consumption (OJ L 40, 11.2.1989, p. 34).(3)  Council Directive 91/68/EEC of 28 January 1991 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in ovine and caprine animals (OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 19).(4)  Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April 1996 on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products (OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 10).(5)  Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9).(6)  Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 March 2000 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs (OJ L 109, 6.5.2000, p. 29).(7)  Council Directive 2000/75/EC of 20 November 2000 laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue (OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 74).(8)  Council Directive 2002/99/EC of 16 December 2002 laying down the animal health rules governing the production, processing, distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption (OJ L 18, 23.1.2003, p. 11).(9)  Council Directive 2003/85/EC of 29 September 2003 on Community measures for the control of foot-and-mouth disease (OJ L 306, 22.11.2003, p. 1).(10)  Directive 2003/99/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 on the monitoring of zoonoses and zoonotic agents (OJ L 325, 12.12.2003, p. 31).(11)  Council Directive 2009/156/EC of 30 November 2009 on animal health conditions governing the movement and importation from third countries of equidae (OJ L 192, 23.7.2010, p. 1).ANNEXPART AFOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION1. In Article 8(1)(a) of Directive 89/108/EEC, the following is added to the list:2. Directive 2000/13/EC is amended as follows:(a) In the second subparagraph of Article 5(3), the list starting with ‘in Bulgarian’ and ending with ‘bestrålad’ or ‘behandlad med joniserande strålning’ is replaced by the following:(b) in Article 10(2), the following is inserted in the list after the entry in French:PART BVETERINARY LEGISLATION1. In Article 2(2)(p) of Directive 64/432/EEC, the following is added to the list:2. In Article 2(b) of Directive 91/68/EEC, the following is added to the list under point 14:3. In Article 8(3) of Directive 96/23/EC, the following subparagraph is inserted after the third subparagraph:4. Annex I to Directive 97/78/EC is replaced by the following:1. The territory of the Kingdom of Belgium.2. The territory of the Republic of Bulgaria.3. The territory of the Czech Republic.4. The territory of the Kingdom of Denmark with the exception of the Faroe Islands and Greenland.5. The territory of the Federal Republic of Germany.6. The territory of the Republic of Estonia.7. The territory of Ireland.8. The territory of the Hellenic Republic.9. The territory of the Kingdom of Spain with the exception of Ceuta and Melilla.10. The territory of the French Republic.11. The territory of the Republic of Croatia.12. The territory of the Italian Republic.13. The territory of the Republic of Cyprus.14. The territory of the Republic of Latvia.15. The territory of the Republic of Lithuania.16. The territory of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.17. The territory of Hungary.18. The territory of Malta.19. The territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Europe.20. The territory of the Republic of Austria.21. The territory of the Republic of Poland.22. The territory of the Portuguese Republic.23. The territory of Romania.24. The territory of the Republic of Slovenia.25. The territory of the Slovak Republic.26. The territory of the Republic of Finland.27. The territory of the Kingdom of Sweden.28. The territory of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.’5. In Annex II to Directive 2000/75/EC, the following is inserted in the title of part A after the entry ‘LABORATOIRE COMMUNAUTAIRE DE RÉFÉRENCE POUR LA FIÈVRE CATARRHALE DU MOUTON’:6. Annex II to Directive 2002/99/EC is amended as follows:(a) in the first indent of point 2, the following ISO code is inserted after the code ‘GR’:(b) in the third indent of point 2, the following set of initials is added:7. In Annex XI to Directive 2003/85/EC, the following is inserted in the table under Part A after the entry for France:‘HR Croatia Hrvatski veterinarski institut, Zagreb Croatia’8. In Article 9(1) of Directive 2003/99/EC, the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:9. In the first subparagraph of Article 4(6) of Directive 2009/156/EC, the introductory wording is replaced by the following: +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;Croatia;Republic of Croatia;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +23027,"2002/880/EC: Council Decision of 5 November 2002 authorising Austria to apply a measure derogating from Article 21 of Directive 77/388/EEC on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment(1), and in particular Article 27(1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) In a request addressed to the Commission, registered by the Commission's Secretariat-General on 7 May 2002, Austria sought authorisation to apply a measure derogating from Article 21(1)(a) of Directive 77/388/EEC.(2) The other Member States were informed of Austria's request by letter of 21 June 2002.(3) Article 21(1) of Directive 77/388/EEC, as worded in Article 28g thereof, stipulates that, under the internal system, the taxable person supplying taxable goods or services is normally liable to pay value added tax (VAT).(4) The purpose of the requested derogation is to enable Austria to designate the person to whom the services are provided as the person liable to pay tax, in the following cases: where construction work and labour are provided by a subcontractor to either a general contractor, a company which carries out its own construction work or another subcontractor.(5) The requested measure is to be considered first and foremost as a measure to prevent certain types of tax evasion or avoidance in the construction sector, such as the non-payment of invoiced VAT by a subcontractor who subsequently becomes untraceable. The measure also has the effect of simplifying the work of the tax authorities, which very frequently have major problems collecting the VAT due by subcontractors in that sector, without having any effect on the amount of tax due.(6) The measure is proportionate to the objectives pursued, since it is not intended to apply to all taxable operations in the sector concerned but only to specific operations which pose considerable problems of tax evasion or avoidance.(7) The authorisation should apply from the date envisaged for the application of the corresponding national provision in the second Abgabenänderungsgesetz 2002. It should be limited to 31 December 2007, so that in the light of experience gleaned up to that date an assessment may be made of whether or not the derogation remains justified.(8) This derogation does not adversely affect the Communities' own resources from VAT,. By way of derogation from Article 21(1)(a) of Directive 77/388/EEC, as worded in Article 28(g) thereof, Austria is hereby authorised, with effect from 1 October 2002, to designate the recipients of the supplies of services referred to in Article 2 of this Decision as the persons liable to pay VAT. The recipient of the supply of services may be designated as the person liable to pay VAT in the following instances:1. where construction work and labour are provided by a subcontractor to a general contractor;2. where construction work and labour are provided by a subcontractor to a company which carries out its own construction work;3. where construction work and labour are provided by a subcontractor to another subcontractor. This Decision shall expire on 31 December 2007. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Austria.. Done at Brussels, 5 November 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentT. Pedersen(1) OJ L 145, 13.6.1977, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 2002/38/EC (OJ L 128, 15.5.2002, p. 41). +",provision of services;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;basis of tax assessment;common basis of assessment;tax liability;taxation basis;uniform basis of assessment;building industry;building construction;construction industry;subcontracting;sub-contracting;Austria;Republic of Austria;VAT;turnover tax;value added tax;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +41303,"Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 558/2012 of 26 June 2012 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of steel ropes and cables originating, inter alia, in the People’s Republic of China as extended to imports of steel ropes and cables consigned from, inter alia, the Republic of Korea, whether declared as originating in the Republic of Korea or not. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 of 30 November 2009 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (the ‘basic Regulation’), and in particular Articles 9(4) and 13(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal submitted by the European Commission (‘the Commission’) after consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A.   EXISTING MEASURES(1) By Regulation (EC) No 1858/2005 (2), the Council imposed anti-dumping measures on steel ropes and cables including locked coil ropes, excluding ropes and cables of stainless steel, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 3 mm (‘certain steel ropes and cables’ or ‘the product concerned’), currently falling within CN codes ex 7312 10 81, ex 7312 10 83, ex 7312 10 85, ex 7312 10 89 and ex 7312 10 98 and originating, inter alia, in the People’s Republic of China (‘the original measures’). The measures with regard to these imports consisted of a duty rate applicable to the CIF net, free-at-Union frontier price, before duty, of 60,4 %.(2) On 12 August 2009 and following a request lodged by the Liaison Committee of the EU Wire Rope Industries, the Commission initiated an investigation pursuant to Article 13 of the basic Regulation. That investigation was concluded by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 400/2010 (3), through which the Council extended the definitive anti-dumping duty against certain steel ropes and cables originating in the People’s Republic in China (PRC) to imports of the same product consigned from the Republic of Korea (‘the extended measures’). By the same Regulation, imports of the product concerned consigned by certain specifically mentioned Korean companies were excluded from these measures as the companies concerned were not found to be circumventing the measures. Moreover, even though some of the Korean companies concerned were related to PRC companies that are subject to the original measures, there was no evidence that such relationship was established or used to circumvent the measures in place on imports originating in the PRC (4).(3) By Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012 (5) and following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation, the Council maintained these measures.B.   INITIATION OF A REVIEW(4) By Regulation (EU) No 969/2011 (6), the Commission opened a review of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 400/2010 for the purpose of determining the possibility of granting an exemption from those measures to one Korean exporter, Seil Wire & Cable (‘the applicant’), repealed the anti-dumping duty with regard to imports from the applicant and made imports from it subject to registration.(5) The review was opened as the Commission considered that there was sufficient prima facie evidence for the applicant’s allegations that it was a new exporting producer according to Article 11(4) of the basic Regulation and that it could meet the criteria for being granted an exemption to the extension of the measures as per Article 13(4) of the basic Regulation.(6) An examination has therefore been carried out to determine whether the applicant fulfils the criteria for being granted an exemption to the extended measures as set out in recitals 5 to 7 of Regulation (EU) No 969/2011, by verifying that:(i) it did not export the product concerned to the European Union during the investigation period used in the investigation that led to the extended measures, i.e. 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009;(ii) it has not circumvented the measures applicable to certain steel ropes and cables of PRC origin; and(iii) it began exporting the product concerned to the European Union after the end of the investigation period used in the investigation that led to the extended measures.(7) The Commission sought and verified all information it deemed necessary for the purpose of the determination of the fulfilment of the above criteria. This process included an on-spot verification at the premises of the applicant.C.   FINDINGS(8) The applicant provided sufficient evidence to prove that it meets all the three criteria mentioned at recital 6 above. Indeed, it could prove that: (i) it did not export to the Union the product concerned during the period 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009; (ii) it has not circumvented the measures applicable to certain steel ropes and cables of PRC origin; and (iii) it began exporting the product concerned to the European Union after 30 June 2009. Therefore, an exemption should be granted to the company concerned.D.   MODIFICATION OF THE LIST OF COMPANIES BENEFITING FROM AN EXEMPTION TO THE EXTENDED MEASURES(9) In consideration of the findings of the investigation as indicated in recital 8 above, it is concluded that the company Seil Wire & Cable should be added to the list of companies which are exempted from the definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012 on imports of certain steel ropes and cables originating in the People’s Republic of China as extended to imports of certain steel ropes and cables consigned from the Republic of Korea. Therefore, Seil Wire & Cable should be added to the list of individually mentioned companies under Article 1(4) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012. As stipulated in Article 1(2) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 400/2010, the application of the exemption shall be conditional upon presentation to the customs authorities of the Member States of a valid commercial invoice, which shall conform to the requirements set out in the Annex to that Regulation. If no such invoice is presented, the anti-dumping duty should continue to apply.(10) The applicant and the Union Industry have been informed of the findings of the investigation and have had the opportunity to submit their comments. Their comments were taken into account where appropriate,. The table in Article 1(4) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012 shall be replaced by the following table:‘Country Company TARIC additional codeThe Republic of Korea Bosung Wire Rope Co., Ltd, 568,Yongdeok-ri, Hallim-myeon, Gimae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, 621-872 A969Chung Woo Rope Co., Ltd, 1682-4, Songjung-Dong, Gangseo-Gu, Busan A969CS Co., Ltd, 287-6 Soju-Dong Yangsan-City, Kyoungnam A969Cosmo Wire Ltd, 4-10, Koyeon-Ri, Woong Chon-Myon Ulju-Kun, Ulsan A969Dae Heung Industrial Co., Ltd, 185 Pyunglim — Ri, Daesan-Myun, Haman — Gun, Gyungnam A969DSR Wire Corp., 291, Seonpyong-Ri, Seo-Myon, Suncheon-City, Jeonnam A969Kiswire Ltd, 20th Fl. Jangkyo Bldg, 1, Jangkyo-Dong, Chung-Ku, Seoul A969Manho Rope & Wire Ltd, Dongho Bldg, 85-2 4 Street Joongang-Dong, Jong-gu, Busan A969Seil Wire and Cable, 47-4, Soju-Dong, Yangsan-Si, Kyungsangnamdo A994Shin Han Rope Co., Ltd, 715-8, Gojan-Dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon A969Ssang YONG Cable Mfg. Co., Ltd, 1559-4 Song-Jeong Dong, Gang-Seo Gu, Busan A969Young Heung Iron & Steel Co., Ltd, 71-1 Sin-Chon Dong, Changwon City, Gyungnam A969’ Customs authorities are hereby directed to discontinue the registration of imports established in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 969/2011. No anti-dumping duty shall be collected on the imports thus registered. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 26 June 2012.For the CouncilThe PresidentN. WAMMEN(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 51.(2)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2005, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 117, 11.5.2010, p. 1.(4)  See recital 80 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 400/2010.(5)  OJ L 36, 9.2.2012, p. 1.(6)  OJ L 254, 30.9.2011, p. 7. +",South Korea;Republic of Korea;industrial product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import (EU);Community import;steel;alloy steel;crude steel;fine steel;rolled steel;stainless steel;structural steel;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty;China;People’s Republic of China,21 +37274,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 628/2009 of 16 July 2009 on the issuing of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of July 2009 under tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for poultry meat. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 of 4 June 2007 opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas for poultry meat originating in Brazil, Thailand and other third countries (3), and in particular Article 5(5) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 opened tariff quotas for imports of products in the poultry meat sector.(2) The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of July 2009 for the subperiod 1 October to 31 December 2009 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which licences may be issued should therefore be determined and an allocation coefficient laid down to be applied to the quantities applied for.. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod 1 October to 31 December 2009 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 17 July 2009.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 July 2009.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 142, 5.6.2007, p. 3.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.10.2009-31.12.20091 09.4211 0,4395 09.4215 27,3452727 09.4217 62,153962 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;poultrymeat,21 +2072,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2238/96 of 22 November 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 1372/95 laying down detailed rules for implementing the system of export licences in the poultrymeat sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in poultrymeat (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2916/95 (2), and in particular Article 3 (2) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1372/95 (3) as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1158/96 (4), lays down detailed rules for implementing the system of export licenses in the poultrymeat sector;Whereas experience has shown that it is necessary, in order to avoid speculative applications, to reduce the period of validity of licences for product category 6 and for particular destinations and to limit for exports under these licences the period referred to in Article 28 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87 of 27 November 1987 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1384/95 (6);Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs,. Regulation (EC) No 1372/95 is hereby amended as follows:1. In Article 2, the following paragraph 5 is added:'5. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, licences for category 6 (a) referred to in Annex I shall be valid 15 days from the actual date of issue within the meaning of Article 21 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88. In this case, notwithstanding Article 28 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87, the period during which the products may remain covered by the arrangements provided for in Article 5 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 565/80 (*) shall be equal to the remainder of the term of validity of the export licence.(*) OJ No L 62, 7. 3. 1980, p. 5.`2. Annex I is replaced by Annex I to this Regulation.3. Annex II of this Regulation is added as Annex IV. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 November 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 282, 1. 11. 1975, p. 77.(2) OJ No L 305, 19. 12. 1995, p. 49.(3) OJ No L 133, 17. 6. 1995, p. 26.(4) OJ No L 153, 27. 6. 1996, p. 25.(5) OJ No L 351, 14. 12. 1987, p. 1.(6) OJ No L 134, 20. 6. 1995, p. 14.ANNEX I'ANNEX I>TABLE>ANNEX II'ANNEX IVArmenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Moldova, Latvia, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Lithuania, Estonia.` +",export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;egg;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;former socialist countries,21 +39883,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 495/2011 of 20 May 2011 amending Regulation (EC) No 109/2007 as regards the composition of the feed additive monensin sodium Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the possibility to modify the authorisation of a feed additive further to a request from the holder of the authorisation and an opinion of the European Food Safety Authority (the Authority).(2) The use of monensin sodium, belonging to the group of coccidiostats and histomonostats, was authorised for 10 years as a feed additive for use on chickens for fattening and turkeys by Commission Regulation (EC) No 109/2007 (2).(3) The holder of the authorisation submitted an application for a modification of the authorisation of monensin sodium as regards an additional composition of that feed additive. Relevant data were submitted to support this request.(4) The Authority concluded in its opinion of 1 February 2011 (3) that the use of this new formulation of the additive on chickens for fattening and turkeys does not raise any additional concerns for animal health, human health or the environment and that it is effective in controlling coccidiosis. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Reference Laboratory for Feed Additives set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(5) The conditions provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 are satisfied.(6) Regulation (EC) No 109/2007 should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 109/2007 is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 May 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29.(2)  OJ L 31, 6.2.2007, p. 6.(3)  EFSA Journal 2011; 9(2):2009.ANNEX‘ANNEXIdentification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisation Provisional maximum residue limits (MRLs) in the relevant foodstuffs of animal originmg of active substance/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %Coccidiostats and histomonostatsAdditive compositionMonensin sodium technical substance equivalent to monensin activity: 25 %Perlite: 15 – 20 %Wheat bran 55 – 60 %Active substanceMonensin A: not less than 90 %Monensin A + B: not less than 95 %Monensin C: 0,2 – 0,3 %Analytical method (1)1. Use prohibited at least 1 day before slaughter.2. The additive shall be incorporated in compound feedingstuffs in form a premixture.3. Maximum permitted dose of monensin sodium in complementary feedingstuffs:— 625 mg/kg for chickens for fattening,— 500 mg/kg for turkeys.4. Monensin sodium shall not be mixed with other coccidiostats.5. Indicate in the instructions for use:6. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of insufficient ventilation in the premise, wear suitable respiratory equipments.Turkeys 16 weeks 60 100Additive compositionMonensin sodium technical substance equivalent to monensin activity: 25 %Perlite: 15 – 20 %Calcium Carbonate: qs. 100 %Active substanceMonensin A: not less than 90 %Monensin A + B: not less than 95 %Monensin C: 0,2 – 0,3 %Analytical method (1)1. Use prohibited at least 1 day before slaughter.2. The additive shall be incorporated in compound feedingstuffs in form of a granulated premixture.3. Monensin sodium shall not be mixed with other coccidiostats.4. Indicate in the instructions for use:5. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of insufficient ventilation in the premise, wear suitable respiratory equipments.Turkeys 16 weeks 60 100(1)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the European Union Reference Laboratory for Feed Additives: http://irmm.jrc.ec.europa.eu/EURLs/EURL_feed_additives/Pages/index.aspx’ +",animal feedingstuffs;animal feedstuffs;animal fodder;animal weaning food;feedstuffs;milk-replacer feed;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive,21 +12467,"94/670/EC: Commission Decision of 30 September 1994 allocating the remainder of the import quota for live animals of the bovine species weighing between 160 and 300 kilograms provided for in the Europe Agreements concluded by the Communities with the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3491/93 of 13 December 1993 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Hungary, of the other part (1), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) 3492/93 of 13 December 1993 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part (2), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 520/92 of 27 February 1992 on certain procedures for applying the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Economic Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, of the other part (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2235/93 (4), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 3 (6) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 358/94 of 17 February 1994 opening for 1994 and laying down detailed rules for the application of an import quota for live bovine animals weighing between 160 and 300 kilograms, originating in and coming from the Republic of Hungary, the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic (5), the Member States have notified the Commission that import licences have not been issued in respect of 146 head;Whereas, when notifying the Commission of the quantities applied for pursuant to Article 3 (3) of that Regulation, the French authorities omitted to forward figures concerning several applications;Whereas, since the operators concerned are not responsible for the mistakes made and with a view to ensuring the proper administration of this Community import quota, the remaining quantities should be allocated to the operators whose applications were not notified; whereas, since the remaining quantities are less than the quantities applied for, the latter should be reduced proportionately;Whereas Regulation (EC) No 358/94 applies to licences issued under this Decision;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. Under the Community tariff quota for live animals of the bovine species weighing between 160 and 300 kilograms provided for in Regulation (EC) No 358/94, the quantities in respect of which import licences have not been issued, namely 146 head, shall be allocated, by way of a derogation from Article 3 (6) of that Regulation, as follows:1. 37 head for the Comptoir des Viandes de l'Est;2. 37 head for the company Copival;3. 72 head for the company Gilbert Meyer. The import licences for the quantities referred to in Article 1 may be issued from the day of notification of this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 September 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 319, 21. 12. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 319, 21. 12. 1993, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 56, 29. 2. 1992, p. 9.(4) OJ No L 200, 10. 8. 1993, p. 5.(5) OJ No L 46, 18. 2. 1994, p. 34. +",Hungary;Republic of Hungary;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;Poland;Republic of Poland;Czechoslovakia;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant,21 +17656,"98/716/EC: Commission Decision of 3 December 1998 amending Decision 97/432/EC on a Community financial contribution for a surveillance programme relating to the eradication of foot-and-mouth disease in Albania, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (notified under document number C(1998) 3747) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and, in particular Articles 12 and 13 thereof,Whereas outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease were reported during the late spring and/or summer of 1996 by Albania, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia;Whereas the appearance of foot-and-mouth disease in eastern European countries is a serious danger to the Community's livestock population;Whereas a sero-surveillance programme designed to detect antibodies to the foot-and-mouth disease virus has been drawn up for certain areas of Albania, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; whereas the said programme as carried out in accordance with a monitoring plan prepared by the Commission and the Member States provided valuable information on the disease situation in the areas subjected to surveillance;Whereas in accordance with Commission Decision 97/432/EC (3) the designated laboratories must submit the financial report within six months of the date of their notification to the Commission that laboratory testing had started; whereas, however, the financial report of one of the designated national foot-and-mouth disease laboratories, was delayed for technical reasons;Whereas it appears appropriate to extend the delay for submission of the financial report in order to allow the reimbursement of the expenses incurred by the laboratory at Pirbright in respect of the seriological survey in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia within the limits of the above Decision;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. In the second indent of Article 2 of Decision 97/432/EC the word 'six` is replaced by the word 'twelve`. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 December 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ L 185, 15. 7. 1997, p. 15. +",Albania;Republic of Albania;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;Yugoslavia;territories of the former Yugoslavia;Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;FYROM;Macedonia-Skopje;The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;ex-Yugoslav republic;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;foot-and-mouth disease,21 +2039,"82/514/EEC: Commission Decision of 13 July 1982 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Nicolet - Digital Oscilloscope, model Explorer III' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 7 January 1982, Germany has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'Nicolet - Digital Oscilloscope model Explorer III', ordered on 4 November 1980 and to be used for the recording of mechanograms of muscule fibres for determination of the kinetics of muscule building blocks, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 14 May 1982 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is an oscilloscope; whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus described as 'Nicolet - Digital Oscilloscope, model Explorer III', which is the subject of an application by Germany of 7 January 1982, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 July 1982.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 134, 31. 5. 1979, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32. +",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;biology;bacteriology;embryology;microbiology,21 +22601,"2002/35/EC: Commission Decision of 16 January 2002 amending Decision 2001/783/EC as regards the protection and surveillance zones in relation to bluetongue in Italy (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 26). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2000/75/EC of 20 November 2000 laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue(1), and in particular Article 8(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Following the evolution of the bluetongue situation in four Member States in 2001, Commission Decision 2001/783/EC of 9 November 2001 on protection and surveillance zones in relation to bluetongue and on rules applicable to movements of animals in and from those zones(2) was adopted pursuant to Directive 2000/75/EC.(2) It is clear from the results of the epidemiological survey implemented by the Italian authorities that no virus circulation has taken place in some regions which can be considered as free of the disease.(3) As a result, those free regions may be deleted from the list of the regions included in the protection and surveillance zone established in Annex I to Decision 2001/783/EC.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. In Annex I A to Decision 2001/783/EC the following Italian provinces are deleted: Bari, Foggia, Avellino, Benevento and Caserta. Member States shall amend the measures they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision.They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 January 2002.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 74.(2) OJ L 293, 10.11.2001, p. 42. +",Italy;Italian Republic;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;disease prevention;prevention of disease;prevention of illness;preventive medicine;prophylaxis;screening for disease;screening for illness;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;EU control;Community control;European Union control;transport of animals,21 +37645,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1191/2009 of 3 December 2009 fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported under the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 677/2009. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 144(1) in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported into Portugal from third countries was opened by Commission Regulation (EC) No 677/2009 (2).(2) Under Article 8 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1296/2008 of 18 December 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of tariff quotas for imports of maize and sorghum into Spain and imports of maize into Portugal (3) the Commission, in accordance the procedure laid down in Article 195(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, may decide to fix a maximum reduction in the import duty. In fixing this maximum the criteria provided for in Articles 7 and 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1296/2008 must be taken into account.(3) A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum reduction in the duty.(4) The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair,. For tenders lodged from 27 November 2009 to 3 December 2009 under the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 677/2009, the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported shall be EUR 16,89/t for a total maximum quantity of 125 300 t. This Regulation shall enter into force on 4 December 2009.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 December 2009.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 196, 28.7.2009, p. 7.(3)  OJ L 340, 19.12.2008, p. 57. +",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;maize;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties,21 +17550,"98/522/EC: Commission Decision of 17 June 1998 on a common technical Regulation for public land-based enhanced radio message system (ERMES) receiver requirements (second edition) (notified under document number C(1998) 1615) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Directive 98/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 1998 relating to telecommunications terminal equipment and satellite earth station equipment, including the mutual recognition of their conformity (1),Whereas the Commission has adopted the measure identifying the type of terminal equipment for which a common technical regulation is required, as well as the associated scope statement;Whereas the corresponding harmonised standards, or parts thereof, implementing the essential requirements which are to be transformed into common technical regulations should be adopted;Whereas in order to ensure continuity of access to markets for manufacturers, it is necessary to allow for transitional arrangements regarding equipment approved according to Commission Decision 95/290/EC (2);Whereas the common technical Regulation adopted in this Decision is in accordance with the opinion of ACTE,. 1.   This Decision shall apply to terminal equipment intended to be connected to the pan-European land-based radio paging system known as enhanced radio message system (ERMES) and falling within the scope of the harmonised standard identified in Article 2(1).2.   This Decision establishes a common technical regulation covering the receiver requirements for ERMES terminal equipment. 1.   The common technical Regulation shall include the harmonised standard prepared by the relevant standardisation body implementing to the extent applicable the essential requirements referred to in Article 5(d), (e), (f) and (g) of Directive 98/13/EC. The reference to the standard is set out in the Annex.2.   Terminal equipment covered by this Decision shall comply with the common technical Regulation referred to in paragraph 1, shall meet the essential requirements referred to in Article 5(a) and (b) of Directive 98/13/EC, and shall meet the requirements of any other applicable Directives, in particular Council Directives 73/23/EEC (3) and 89/336/EEC (4). Notified bodies designated for carrying out the procedures referred to in Article 10 of Directive 98/13/EC shall, as regards terminal equipment covered by Article 1(1) of this Decision, use or ensure the use of the harmonised standard referred to in the Annex within 12 months after the coming into force of this Decision. 1.   Decision 95/290/EC shall be repealed with effect from 12 months after the coming into force of this Decision.2.   Terminal equipment, approval under Decision 95/290/EC may continue to be placed on the market and put into service. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 June 1998.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 74, 12. 3. 1998, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 181, 2. 8. 1995, p. 21.(3)  OJ L 77, 26. 3. 1973, p. 29.(4)  OJ L 139, 23. 5. 1989, p. 19.ANNEXReference to the harmonised standard applicableThe harmonised standard referred to in Article 2 of the Decision is:Radio equipment and systems (RES);Enhanced Radio MEssage System (ERMES);Receiver requirementsETSIEuropean Telecommunications Standards InstituteETSI SecretariatTBR 7 — second edition — October 1997(excluding the foreword)Additional informationThe European Telecommunications Standards Institute is recognised according to Council Directive 83/189/EEC (1).The harmonised standard referred to above has been produced according to a mandate issued in accordance with the relevant procedures of Directive 83/189/EEC.The full text of the harmonised sstandard referenced above can be obtained from:European Telecommunications Standards Institute650, route des LuciolesF-06921 Sophia Antipolis CedexEuropean CommissionDG XIII/A/2 — (BU 31, 1/7)Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200B-1049 Brusselsor from any other organisation responsible for making ETSI standards available, of which a list can be found on the Internet under address www.ispo.cec.be.(1)  OJ L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8. +",transmission network;Euronet;Transpac;broadcasting network;data-transmission network;telecommunications network;technical regulations;European standard;Community standard;Euronorm;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;radio telecommunications;receiver;transmitter;walkie-talkie;wireless telecommunications;telecommunications;telecommunications technology,21 +19474,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2468/1999 of 22 November 1999 prohibiting fishing for Norway lobster by vessels flying the flag of the Netherlands. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98(2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 48/1999 of 18 December 1998 fixing, for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, the total allowable catches for 1999 and certain conditions under which they may be fished(3), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1619/1999(4), lays down quotas for Norway lobster for 1999;(2) in order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quantity limits on catches of stocks subject to quotas, the Commission must fix the date by which catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated;(3) according to the information received by the Commission, catches of Norway lobster in the waters of ICES divisions II a (EC zone) and IV (EC zone) by vessels flying the flag of the Netherlands or registered in the Netherlands have exhausted the quota allocated for 1999; the Netherlands have prohibited fishing for this stock from 21 October 1999; this date should be adopted in this Regulation also,. Catches of Norway lobster in the waters of ICES divisions II a (EC zone) and IV (EC zone) by vessels flying the flag of the Netherlands or registered in the Netherlands are hereby deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated to the Netherlands for 1999.Fishing for Norway lobster in the waters of ICES divisions II a (EC zone) and IV (EC zone) by vessels flying the flag of the Netherlands or registered in the Netherlands is hereby prohibited, as are the retention on board, transhipment and landing of this stock caught by the above vessels after the date of application of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 21 October 1999.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 November 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5.(3) OJ L 13, 18.1.1999, p. 1.(4) OJ L 192, 24.7.1999, p. 14. +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +19710,"2000/238/EC: Commission Decision of 9 March 2000 amending Decision 97/830/EC as regards points of entry for Germany (notified under document number C(2000) 501) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 93/43/EEC of 14 June 1993 on the hygiene of foodstuffs(1), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,After consulting the Member States,Whereas:(1) The Commission, in Decision 97/830/EC(2), as amended by Decision 98/400/EC(3), adopted measures imposing special conditions on the importation of pistachios and certain products derived from pistachios originating in, or consigned from Iran.(2) It is necessary to add to Annex II to Decision 97/830/EC two more points of entry for Germany through which those pistachios and products may be imported.(3) For the sake of clarity, therefore, Annex II should be replaced,. Annex II to Decision 97/830/EC is replaced by the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 March 2000.For the CommissionErkki LiikanenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 175, 19.7.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 343, 13.12.1997, p. 30.(3) OJ L 176, 20.6.1998, p. 37.ANNEX""ANNEX IIList of points of entry through which pistachios and products derived from pistachios originating in, or consigned from Iran may be imported into the European Community>TABLE>"" +",nut;almond;chestnut;coconut;hazel nut;pistachio;walnut;import;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;Iran;Islamic Republic of Iran;foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin,21 +2615,"Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 376/2000 of 17 February 2000 laying down the weightings applicable from 1 July 1999 to the remuneration of officials of the European Communities serving in third countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the conditions of employment of other servants of the Communities laid down by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2700/1999(2), and in particular the first paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X thereto,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Account should be taken of changes in the cost of living in countries outside the Community and weightings applicable to remuneration payable in the currency of the country of employment to officials serving in third countries should be determined with effect from 1 July 1999.(2) Under Annex X of the Staff Regulations, the Council sets the weightings every six months; it will accordingly have to set new weightings for the coming six month periods.(3) The weightings to apply with effect from 1 July 1999 in respect of which payment has been made on the basis of a previous Regulation could lead to retrospective adjustments to remuneration (positive or negative).(4) Provision should be made for back-payments in the event of an increase in remuneration as a result of these weightings.(5) Provision should be made for the recovery of sums overpaid in the event of a reduction in remuneration as a result of these weightings for the period between 1 July 1999 and the date of the Council decision setting the weightings to apply with effect from 1 July 1999.(6) However, in order to mirror the weightings applicable within the European Community to remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Communities, provision should be made for any such recovery to apply solely to a period of no more than six months preceding the decision and for its effects to be spread over a period of no more than twelve months following the date of that decision,. With effect from 1 July 1999, the weightings applicable to remuneration payable in the currency of the country of employment shall be as shown in the Annex.The exchange rates for the calculation of such remuneration shall be those used for the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the month preceding the date referred to in the first paragraph. In accordance with the first paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X of the Staff Regulations, the Council shall set weightings every six months. It shall accordingly set new weightings with effect from 1 January 2000.The institutions shall make back-payments in the event of an increase in remuneration as a result of these weightings.For the period between 1 July 1999 and the date of the Council Decision setting the weightings applicable with effect from 1 July 1999, the institutions shall make retrospective downward adjustments to remuneration in the event of a reduction as a result of these weightings.Retrospective adjustments involving the recovery of sums overpaid shall, however, concern only a period of no more than six months preceding the Decision setting the weightings and this recovery shall be spread over no more than twelve months from the date of that Decision. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 February 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. CAPOULAS SANTOS(1) OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1.(2) OJ L 327, 21.12.1999, p. 1.ANNEX>TABLE> +",wage determination;adjustment to remuneration;fixing of pay;wage adjustment;wage fixing;wage rate;European official;EC basic post;EC staff;EU official;official of the EU;official of the European Union;staff of the EC;third country;ratio;pay;remuneration;salary;wages;exchange rate;dual exchange rate,21 +13286,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2491/94 of 14 October 1994 amending Regulations (EEC) No 2312/92 and (EEC) No 1148/93 laying down detailed rules for implementing the specific measures for supplying the French overseas departments with live bovine animals and breeding horses. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 of 16 December 1991 introducing specific measures in respect of certain agricultural products for the benefit of the French overseas departments (1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3714/92 (2), and in particular Articles 4 (5) and 9 thereof,Whereas, for the purposes of Articles 4 and 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91, the number of bovine animals and pure-bred breeding horses originating in the Community eligible for aid with a view to developing the potential for production in the French overseas departments (FOD) and the number of male bovine animals eligible for exemption from duties on direct imports from third countries or for aid for deliveries originating in the rest of the Community for the 1994/95 marketing year should be determined;Whereas the quantities of the forecast supply balances for those products were fixed by Commission Regulations (EEC) No 2312/92 (3) and (EEC) No 1148/93 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1621/94 (5);Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2312/92 is hereby replaced by Annex I to this Regulation. Annex III to Regulation (EEC) No 2312/92 is hereby replaced by Annex II to this Regulation. The Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 1148/93 is hereby replaced by Annex III to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 July 1994.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 October 1994.For the CommissionRené STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 356, 24. 12. 1991, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 378, 23. 12. 1992, p. 23.(3) OJ No L 222, 7. 8. 1992, p. 32.(4) OJ No L 116, 12. 5. 1993, p. 15.(5) OJ No L 170, 5. 7. 1994, p. 20.ANNEX I'ANNEX IPART 1Supply balance for Réunion for male bovine animals for fattening for the period 1 July 1994 to 30 June 1995"""" ID=""1"">ex 0102 90> ID=""2"">Bovine animals for fattening> ID=""3"">700"">PART 2Supply balance for Guyana for male bovine animals for fattening for the period 1 July 1994 to 30 June 1995"""" ID=""1"">ex 0102 90> ID=""2"">Bovine animals for fattening> ID=""3"">0'"">ANNEX II'ANNEX IIIPART 1Supply to Réunion of pure-bred breeding bovines originating in the Community for the period 1 July 1994 to 30 June 1995"""" ID=""1"">0102 10 00> ID=""2"">Pure-bred breeding bovines (1)> ID=""3"">180> ID=""4"">1 000"">PART 2Supply to Guyana of pure-bred breeding bovines originating in the Community for the period 1 July 1994 to 30 June 1995"""" ID=""1"">0102 10 00> ID=""2"">Pure-bred breeding bovines (1)> ID=""3"">350> ID=""4"">1 000"">PART 3Supply to Martinique of pure-bred breeding bovines originating in the Community for the period 1 July 1994 to 30 June 1995"""" ID=""1"">0102 10 00> ID=""2"">Pure-bred breeding bovines (1)> ID=""3"">40> ID=""4"">1 000"">PART 4Supply to Guadeloupe of pure-bred breeding bovines originating in the Community for the period 1 July 1994 to 30 June 1995"""" ID=""1"">0102 10 00> ID=""2"">Pure-bred breeding bovines (1)> ID=""3"">50> ID=""4"">1 000"">(1) Entry under this subheading is subject to the conditions laid down in the relevant Community provisions.'ANNEX III'ANNEXPART 1Supply to French Guiana of pure-bred breeding horses originating in the Community for the period 1 July 1994 to 30 June 1995""(ECU/head)"""" ID=""1"">0101 11 00> ID=""2"">Pure-bred breeding horses (1)> ID=""3"">16> ID=""4"">1 000"">PART 2Supply to Martinique of pure-bred breeding horses originating in the Community for the period 1 July 1994 to 30 June 1995""(ECU/head)"""" ID=""1"">0101 11 00> ID=""2"">Pure-bred breeding horses (1)> ID=""3"">10> ID=""4"">1 000"">(1) Inclusion in this subheading is subject to the conditions provided for by Council Directive 90/427/EEC of 26 June 1990 on the zootechnical and genealogical conditions governing intra-Community trade in equidae (OJ No L 224, 20. 8. 1990, p. 55).' +",French overseas department and region;French Overseas Department;breeding animal;supply balance sheet;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;fattening;cramming;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule,21 +15987,"Commission Decision of 11 February 1997 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany and repealing Decision 95/296/EC (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2), and in particular Article 10 (4) thereof,Whereas as a result of outbreaks of classical swine fever in different parts of Germany, the Commission adopted Decision 95/296/EC of 26 July 1995 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany and repealing Decision 94/462/EC (3), as last amended by Decision 96/359/EC (4);Whereas a number of outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in Germany; whereas some of the outbreaks have occurred in parts with a high density of pigs and some in areas where the disease is present in the wild boar population;Whereas in view of the trade in live pigs, these outbreaks are liable to endanger the herds of other Member States;Whereas Germany has taken measures within the framework of Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980 introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (5), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden;Whereas, since it is possible to identify geographically areas which present a particular risk, the restrictions on trade can apply on a regional basis;Whereas it appears essential to launch an information and inspection campaign concerning swill feeding;Whereas the protection measures introduced by Decision 95/296/EC, in the interest of clarity, must be repealed;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. Germany shall not send pigs to other Member States unless the pigs:(a) come from an area outside the areas described in Annex I;(b) come from a holding where no live pigs have been introduced during the 30-day period immediately prior to the dispatch of the pigs in question.2. Movements of pigs to other Member States coming from areas outside the areas described in Annex I shall only be allowed following three days advance notification to the central and local veterinary authorities in the Member State of destination and dispatched by the local competent veterinary authority. The health certificate provided for in Council Directive 64/432/EEC (6) accompanying pigs sent from Germany must be completed by the following:'Animals in accordance with Commission Decision 97/116/EC of 11 February 1997 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany`. 1. The Commission assisted by the Standing Veterinary Committee shall regularly review the classical swine fever situation in Germany and in particular the situation in the area described in Annex I.2. Germany shall with eight-day intervals present data on the classical swine fever situation in the format indicated in Annex III.3. When 45 days have elapsed since the last outbreak of classical swine fever has occurred in an area listed under an indent in Annex I the Commission shall within the context of the review referred to in paragraph 1 present a proposal to the Standing Veterinary Committee concerning the amendment or the withdrawal of the measures provided for in this Decision. The measures, however shall stay in place for at least 60 days. 1. Germany shall ensure that breeding pigs and production pigs do not leave the areas listed in Annex II to other parts of Germany unless the pigs:(a) come from a holding where no live pigs have been introduced during the 30-day period immediately prior to the dispatch of the pigs in question;(b) have been subject to a test for detecting:- antibodies to classical swine fever virus and found negative,- classical swine fever virus and found negative.The samples for serological and virological examination shall be collected in accordance with the provisions of Annex IV, point 1 of Directive 80/217/EEC. The laboratory examinations shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Annex I to the said Directive. For detection of virus, however an antigen detection Elisa test approved by the competent authority of Germany may be used.The examination for antibodies and virus/antigen shall be carried out within five days of certification;(c) have undergone a clinical examination on the farm of origin. The examination shall comprise all pigs and related facilities on the holding of origin. The clinical examination shall take place within 24 hours of loading;(d) are properly identified by eartags at the holding of origin and at any assembly centre so that these can be ascertained and traced back.2. The movement of pigs referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be allowed:- following three days advanced notification to the competent local veterinary authority responsible for the holding of destination and dispatched by the local veterinary authority,- to holdings of destination where the pigs are subject to official observation during a 30-day period after arrival.Such pigs must not be dispatched to another Member State.3. The pigs referred to in paragraph 1 shall during transport be accompanied by a health certificate issued by an official veterinarian. The means of transport shall be officially sealed. Germany shall ensure that pigs for slaughter originating from a holding situated in the areas described in Annex II are slaughtered at:(a) slaughterhouses situated within the said areas whenever possible;or(b) slaughterhouses in Germany designated by the competent veterinary authorities. The means of transport shall be officially sealed. Germany shall ensure that vehicles which have been used to transport pigs are cleaned and disinfected after each operation and the transporter shall furnish proof of such disinfection. 1. Germany shall take measures to prevent the spread of classical swine fever through the feeding of waste food (swill) to pigs; the measures shall include:(a) inspections twice a month of all holdings authorized to treat swill intended for feeding to pigs. The objective of the inspections shall be to verify the compliance with conditions of the issued authorization and the application of sanitary measures to prevent recontamination;(b) information on the spread of classical swine fever, disease eradication, the potential trade implications and on ways to ensure safe waste disposal. The information should target pig holders, hunters and owners of restaurants and similar catering facilities.2. By 1 June 1997 Germany shall present a report to the Commission on the implementation of the campaign referred to under paragraph 1 including at the level of each Länd:(a) the number of holdings authorized, in accordance with Article 15 (3) of Directive 80/217/EEC, to carry out treatment of swill to be fed to pigs;(b) the number of restaurants and similar catering facilities from which the collection of waste food (swill) is authorized;(c) the findings and actions taken in relation to inspections carried out. The present Decision shall repeal Decision 95/296/EC. The Member States shall amend the measures they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance within this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. 0This Decision is addressed to Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 February 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.(2) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.(3) OJ No L 182, 2. 8. 1995, p. 33.(4) OJ No L 138, 11. 6. 1996, p. 23.(5) OJ No L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 11.(6) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.ANNEX ILand Mecklenburg-Western PomeraniaLand Lower SaxonyLand North Rhine-WestphaliaLand BremenLand Freistaat BayernKreise Prignitz and Ostprignitz-Ruppin in Land BrandenburgANNEX IIAll affected districts (Kreise ), i.e. all districts where outbreaks have been recorded or where protection or surveillance zones have been established:>TABLE>ANNEX IIIClassical swine fever report>START OF GRAPHIC>>END OF GRAPHIC> +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;export restriction;export ban;limit on exports;health certificate,21 +37936,"2010/407/: Council Decision of 13 July 2010 on the existence of an excessive deficit in Denmark. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 126(6) in conjunction with Article 126(13) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Having regard to the observations made by Denmark,Whereas:(1) According to Article 126(1) of the Treaty Member States shall avoid excessive government deficits.(2) The Stability and Growth Pact is based on the objective of sound government finances as a means of strengthening the conditions for price stability and for strong sustainable growth conducive to employment creation.(3) The excessive deficit procedure (EDP) under Article 126 of the Treaty, as clarified by Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97 of 7 July 1997 on speeding up and clarifying the implementation of the excessive deficit procedure (1) (which is part of the Stability and Growth Pact), provides for a decision on the existence of an excessive deficit. The Protocol on the excessive deficit procedure annexed to the Treaty sets out further provisions relating to the implementation of the EDP. Council Regulation (EC) No 479/2009 (2) lays down detailed rules and definitions for the application of the provision of the said Protocol.(4) The 2005 reform of the Stability and Growth Pact sought to strengthen its effectiveness and economic underpinnings as well as to safeguard the sustainability of the public finances in the long run. It aimed at ensuring that, in particular, the economic and budgetary background was taken into account fully in all steps in the EDP. In this way, the Stability and Growth Pact provides the framework supporting government policies for a prompt return to sound budgetary positions taking account of the economic situation.(5) Article 126(5) of the Treaty requires the Commission to address an opinion to the Council if the Commission considers that an excessive deficit in a Member State exists or may occur. Having taken into account its report in accordance with Article 126(3) and having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Financial Committee in accordance with Article 126(4), the Commission concluded that an excessive deficit exists in Denmark. The Commission therefore addressed such an opinion to the Council in respect of Denmark on 15 June 2010 (3).(6) Article 126(6) of the Treaty states that the Council should consider any observations which the Member State concerned may wish to make before deciding, after an overall assessment, whether an excessive deficit exists. In the case of Denmark, this overall assessment leads to the following conclusions.(7) According to data notified by the Danish authorities in April 2010, the general government deficit in Denmark is planned to reach 5,4 % of GDP in 2010, thus exceeding the 3 % of GDP reference value. The planned deficit is not close to the 3 % of GDP reference value, but the planned excess over the reference value can be qualified as exceptional within the meaning of the Treaty and the Stability and Growth Pact. In particular, it resulted from a severe economic downturn in the sense of the Treaty and the Stability and Growth Pact. According to the Commission services’ 2010 spring forecast, real GDP in Denmark contracted by 4,9 % in 2009 and is projected to recover at 1,6 % in 2010. The deficit in 2010 is a consequence of both the economic downturn and the stimulus measures taken in line with the EERP by the Danish authorities. However, the planned excess over the reference value cannot be considered temporary. According to the Commission services’ spring 2010 forecast, the deficit would decline to 4,9 % of GDP in 2011 on a no-policy-change (4) basis. The deficit criterion in the Treaty is not fulfilled.(8) According to data notified by the Danish authorities in April 2010, the general government gross debt remains below the 60 % of GDP reference value, at 45,1 % of GDP in 2010. The Commission services’ spring 2010 forecast projects the debt ratio to be at 46 % of GDP in 2010 and to increase to 49,5 % of GDP in 2011, still to remain below the 60 % of GDP reference value. The debt criterion in the Treaty is fulfilled.(9) According to Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, ‘relevant factors’ can only be taken into account in the steps leading to the Council decision on the existence of an excessive deficit in accordance with Article 126(6) if the double condition – that the deficit remains close to the reference value and that its excess over the reference value is temporary – is fully met. In the case of Denmark, this double condition is not met. Therefore, relevant factors are not taken into account in the steps leading to this Decision,. From an overall assessment it follows that an excessive deficit exists in Denmark. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark.. Done at Brussels, 13 July 2010.For the CouncilThe PresidentD. REYNDERS(1)  OJ L 209, 2.8.1997, p. 6.(2)  OJ L 145, 10.6.2009, p. 1.(3)  All EDP-related documents for Denmark can be found at the following website: http://ec.europa.eu/economy_finance/sgp/deficit/countries/index_en.htm(4)  The no-policy-change forecast takes into account the (partial) withdrawal of measures of extraordinary nature linked to the crisis. +",public finance;budget policy;annuality of the budget;budgetary discipline;budgetary reform;yearly nature of the budget;budget estimate;economic recession;deterioration of the economy;economic crisis;economic depression;Denmark;Kingdom of Denmark;budget deficit;public expenditure;government expenditure;public debt;government debt;national debt;stability pact;Stability and Growth Pact,21 +5260,"Council Directive 87/356/EEC of 25 June 1987 amending Directive 80/232/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the ranges of nominal quantities and nominal capacities permitted for certain pre-packaged products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas, since the adoption of Directive 80/232/EEC (4), as last amended by Directive 86/96/EEC (5), it has become necessary to add ranges of nominal quantities for certain pre-packaged products so as to remove barriers to trade for those products;Whereas, whenever possible, it is advisable to ensure total harmonization of ranges of pre-packaged products so as to establish a transparent market for such products,. Directive 80/232/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. The figure 1 is inserted before the existing text of Article 1 and the following paragraph added:'2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, this Directive shall also apply to the knitting yarns referred to in point 11 of Annex I, presented in a different form of packaging.'2. The following sentence is added to Article 5:'Pre-packages containing the products listed in point 11 of Annex I may be marketed after 31 December 1989 only in the nominal quantities given in point 11.'3. The following is added to Annex I:'11. KNITTING YARNS (quantity in g) consisting of natural fibres (animal, vegetable and mineral), chemical fibres and mixtures thereof.10 - 25 - 50 - 100 - 150 - 200 - 250 - 300 - 350 - 400 - 450 - 500 - 1000This value is the anhydrous mass of the yarn to which the conventional humidity allowance laid down by Directive 71/307/EEC is applied.' 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 30 June 1988. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 25 June 1987.For the CouncilThe PresidentH. DE CROO(1) OJ No C 317, 10. 12. 1986, p. 11.(2) Opinion delivered on 19 June 1987 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ No C 150, 9. 6. 1987, p. 4.(4) OJ No L 51, 25. 2. 1980, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 80, 25. 3. 1986, p. 55. +",marketing standard;grading;pre-packaging;bulk pre-packaging;mass pre-packaging;packaged product;packed product;pre-packaged product;pre-packed product;man-made fibre;acrylic fibre;artificial fibre;chemical fibre;nylon;polyamide;rayon;synthetic cloth;synthetic fibre;packaging;textile fibre;textile thread,21 +26085,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 865/2003 of 19 May 2003 supplementing the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2400/96 (Cítricos Valencianos or Cítrics Valencians). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 of 14 July 1992 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 692/2003(2), and in particular Article 6(3) and (4) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92, Spain has sent the Commission an application for registration of the name ""Cítricos Valencianos"" or ""Cítrics Valencians"" as a geographical indication.(2) In accordance with Article 6(1) of that Regulation, the application has been found to meet all the requirements laid down therein and in particular to contain all the information required in accordance with Article 4 thereof.(3) No statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 has been received by the Commission in respect of the name given in the Annex hereto following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities(3).(4) The name should therefore be entered in the ""Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications"" and hence be protected throughout the Community as a protected geographical indication.(5) The Annex to this Regulation supplements the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2400/96(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 617/2003(5),. The name in the Annex hereto is added to the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2400/96 and entered as a protected geographical indication (PGI) in the ""Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications"" provided for in Article 6(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 May 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 1.(2) OJ L 99, 17.4.2003, p. 1.(3) OJ C 204, 28.8.2002, p. 6 (Cítricos Valencianos or Cítrics Valencians).(4) OJ L 327, 18.12.1996, p. 11.(5) OJ L 89, 5.4.2003, p. 3.ANNEXPRODUCTS LISTED IN ANNEX I TO THE EC TREATY INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONFruit, vegetables and cerealsSPAINCítricos Valencianos or Cítrics Valencians. (PGI) +",human nutrition;location of production;location of agricultural production;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;Community of Valencia;Valencian Community;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,21 +16123,"97/350/EC: Commission Decision of 29 May 1997 amending Decision 92/160/EEC establishing the regionalization of certain third countries for imports of equidae and repealing Decision 96/487/EC on protective measures in relation to dourine in Russia (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and imports from third countries of equidae (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Articles 12 and 13 (2) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC, and 90/675/EEC (2), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC (3), and in particular Article 18 (7) thereof,Whereas in accordance with Commission Decision 92/160/EEC (4), as last amended by Decision 97/10/EC (5), imports into the Community of equidae from Russia were only allowed from the territories west of the Ural Mountains;Whereas following the confirmation of the presence of dourine in Russia, the Commission adopted Decision 96/487/EC (6);Whereas the competent veterinary authorities of Russia have now confirmed the freedom from dourine of certain administrative territories of the Russian Federation; whereas therefore Decision 92/160/EEC should be amended so as to take account of the modified regionalization of Russia;Whereas the competent veterinary authorities of Russia have also provided guarantees for the control of dourine in the Russian Federation; whereas the aforementioned guarantees are sufficient to warrant resumption of imports of equidae from certain subjects of the Russian Federation; whereas consequently Decision 96/487/EC should be repealed;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. In the Annex to Decision 92/160/EEC the words:'Russiaterritories west of the Ural Mountains`are replaced by the words:'Russia- the provinces of Arkhangelsk, Vologda, Murmansk, Leningrad, Novgorod, Pskov, Briansk, Vladimir, Ivanovo, Tver, Kaluga, Kostroma, Moskva, Orjol, Riasan, Smolensk, Tula, Jaroslavl, Nijninovgorod, Kirov, Belgorod, Voroneg, Kursk, Lipezk, Tambov, Astrahan, Volgograd, Penza, Saratov, Uljanovsk, Rostov, Orenburg, Perm and Kurgan- the regions of Stavropol and Krasnodar- the republics of Karelia, Marij-El, Mordovia, Chuvachia, Kalmykia, Tatarstan, Dagestan, Kabardino-Balkaria, Severnaya Osetia, Ingushetia and Karachaevo-Cherkesia.` Decision 96/487/EC is repealed. Member States shall amend the measures they apply in respect of Russia to bring them into line with this Decision. They shall inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 May 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 42.(2) OJ No L 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 56.(3) OJ No L 162, 1. 7. 1996, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 71, 18. 3. 1992, p. 27.(5) OJ No L 3, 7. 1. 1997, p. 9.(6) OJ No L 198, 8. 8. 1996, p. 50. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health certificate;Russia;Russian Federation;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule;temporary admission;temporary export;temporary import,21 +4870,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 2915/86 of 16 September 1986 laying down socio-structural provisions applicable to agriculture in the Canary Islands. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 25 (3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the entire territory of the Canary Islands may be considered as a less-favoured area where permanent and serious natural handicaps hamper farming;Whereas agricultural structures in the Canary Islands are also particularly inadequate;Whereas the socio-structural measures at present applicable to all regions, and to all less-favoured areas in the Community in particular, should therefore be extended to cover the Canary Islands, in order to help develop agricultural structures in that region;Whereas, however, the Council Decision referred to in Article 155 of the Act of Accession is required in order to determine whether fishery products should be covered by Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 of 15 February 1977 on common measures to improve the conditions under which agricultural and fishery products are processed and marketed (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3827/85 (2);Whereas the application to the Canary Islands of the abovementioned socio-structural measures is compatible with the general objectives of the common agricultural policy,. 1. The common measures introduced by Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 of 12 March 1985 on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures (3), Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 and Council Regulation (EEC) No 1360/78 of 19 June 1978 on producer groups and associations thereof (4), shall apply to the Canary Islands.2. Paragraph 1 shall not entail the application to fishery products of the common measure introduced by Regulation (EEC) No 355/77. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 January 1986.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 September 1986.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. JOPLING(1) OJ No L 51, 23. 2. 1977, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 372, 31. 12. 1985, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 93, 30. 3. 1985, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 166, 23. 6. 1978, p. 1. +",producer group;producers' organisation;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;agrarian reform;agricultural reform;reform of agricultural structures;less-favoured agricultural area;area with specific problems;less-favoured agricultural region;Canary Islands;Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +43300,"2014/232/EU: Council Decision of 14 April 2014 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol setting out fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Gabonese Republic. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43, in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a) and Article 218(7) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,Whereas:(1) On 16 April 2007, the Council approved the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Gabonese Republic and the European Community (the ‘Partnership Agreement’) by Regulation (EC) No 450/2007��(1).(2) The Union has negotiated a new protocol with the Gabonese Republic (the ‘New Protocol’) granting Union vessels fishing opportunities in waters in which the Gabonese Republic exercises its sovereignty or its jurisdiction as regards fishing.(3) The New Protocol was signed in accordance with Council Decision 2013/462/EU (2), and is applied provisionally as from 24 July 2013 (3).(4) The New Protocol should therefore be approved.(5) The Partnership Agreement set up a Joint Committee which is responsible for monitoring the application of the Agreement. Furthermore, in accordance with the Protocol, the Joint Committee may approve certain modifications to the Protocol. In order to facilitate the approval of such modifications, it is appropriate to empower the Commission, subject to specific conditions, to approve them under a simplified procedure,. The Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Gabonese Republic is hereby approved on behalf of the Union (4). The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, make the notification provided for in Article 15 of the Protocol. Subject to the provisions and conditions set out in the Annex, the Commission shall be empowered to approve, on behalf of the Union, modifications to the Protocol in the Joint Committee. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.. Done at Luxembourg, 14 April 2014.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. TSAFTARIS(1)  Council Regulation (EC) No 450/2007 of 16 April 2007 on the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Gabonese Republic and the European Community (OJ L 109, 26.4.2007, p. 1).(2)  Council Decision 2013/462/EU of 22 July 2013 on the signature, on behalf of the European Union, and on the provisional application of the Protocol setting out fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Gabonese Republic (OJ L 250, 20.9.2013, p. 1).(3)  Information on the date of signature of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Gabonese Republic (OJ L 229, 28.8.2013, p. 1.).(4)  The Protocol was published in OJ L 250, 20.9.2013, p. 2 together with the decision on its signature.ANNEXScope of the empowerment and procedure for the establishment of the Union position in the Joint Committee1. The Commission shall be authorised to negotiate with the Gabonese Republic and, where appropriate and, subject to complying with paragraph 3 of this Annex, agree on modifications to the Protocol in respect of the following issues:(a) review of fishing opportunities in accordance with Article 5 and 6 of the Protocol;(b) decision on the modalities of the sectoral support in accordance with Article 3 of the Protocol;(c) technical specifications and modalities falling within the powers of the Joint Committee in accordance with the Annex to the Protocol.2. In the Joint Committee set up under the Fisheries Partnership Agreement, the Union shall:(a) act in accordance with the objectives pursued by the Union within the framework of the Common Fisheries Policy,(b) be in line with the Council Conclusions of 19 March 2012 on a Communication on the external dimension of the Common Fisheries Policy,(c) promote positions that are consistent with the relevant rules adopted by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations.3. When a decision on modifications to the Protocol referred to in paragraph 1 is foreseen to be adopted during a Joint Committee Meeting, the necessary steps shall be taken so that the position to be expressed on the Union's behalf takes account of the latest statistical, biological and other relevant information transmitted to the Commission. +",Gabon;Gabonese Republic;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);fishing permit;fishing authorization;fishing agreement;protocol to an agreement;ratification of an agreement;conclusion of an agreement;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;financial compensation of an agreement,21 +36846,"Directive 2009/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on Stage II petrol vapour recovery during refuelling of motor vehicles at service stations. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),After consulting the Committee of the Regions,Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (2),Whereas:(1) Decision No 1600/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 laying down the Sixth Community Environment Action Programme (3) established the need to reduce air pollution to levels which minimise harmful effects on human health and the environment.(2) The Geneva Protocol on the control of emissions of volatile organic compounds or their transboundary fluxes sets emission reduction targets for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and the Gothenburg Protocol to abate acidification, eutrophication and ground-level ozone (4) sets emission ceilings for four pollutants — sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, VOCs and ammonia — and requires best available techniques to be used to keep emissions down.(3) Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe (5) lays down air quality objectives for ground-level ozone and benzene and Directive 2001/81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2001 on national emission ceilings for certain atmospheric pollutants (6) lays down national emission ceilings for VOCs which contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone. Emissions of VOCs, including petrol vapour, in one Member State can contribute to air quality problems in other Member States.(4) Ozone is also a greenhouse gas and contributes to atmospheric warming and climate change.(5) Directive 94/63/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 1994 on the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions resulting from the storage of petrol and its distribution from terminals to service stations (7) (Stage I petrol vapour recovery) aims to recover petrol vapour emitted from the storage and distribution of petrol between oil terminals and service stations.(6) Petrol vapour is also emitted during the refuelling of motor vehicles at service stations and should be recovered in a manner consistent with the provisions of Directive 94/63/EC.(7) Various Community instruments have been developed and implemented to limit VOC emissions. However, further action is necessary to achieve the objectives for health and the environment established in the Sixth Community Environmental Action Programme and Directive 2001/81/EC.(8) With a view to reducing lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from road transport fuels, Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels (8) will, from 1 January 2011, permit the placing on the market of petrol containing a larger proportion of biofuel components than was previously the case. This may lead to an increase in VOC emissions, because of the possibility for Member States to implement limited derogations from the vapour pressure requirements of that Directive.(9) Existing service stations may need to adapt existing infrastructure and it is preferable to install vapour recovery equipment when they undergo major refurbishment of the fuelling system (that is to say, significant alteration or renewal of the station infrastructure, particularly tanks and pipes), since this significantly reduces the cost of the necessary adaptations. However, larger existing stations are better able to adapt and should install petrol vapour recovery earlier, given that they make a greater contribution to emissions. New service stations can integrate petrol vapour recovery equipment during the design and construction of the service station and can therefore install such equipment immediately.(10) The fuel tanks of newly manufactured motor vehicles contain no petrol vapour. A derogation is therefore appropriate for the first fuelling of such vehicles.(11) Although several Member States have national requirements concerning Stage II petrol vapour recovery systems, there is no Community legislation. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish a uniform minimum level of petrol vapour recovery in order to deliver a high level of environmental benefit and to facilitate trade in petrol vapour recovery equipment.(12) Periodic checks of all installed Stage II petrol vapour recovery equipment should be performed in order to ensure that petrol vapour recovery equipment produces real reductions in emissions. Member States may decide that checks are to be performed by one or more of the following: official inspection services, the operator itself or a third party. In the case of official inspections, Member States should have regard to Recommendation 2001/331/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 April 2001 providing for minimum criteria for environmental inspections in the Member States (9).(13) Stage II petrol vapour recovery equipment should be tested regularly. The European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) should be encouraged to develop a harmonised testing methodology.(14) Member States should lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive and ensure that they are implemented. Those penalties should be effective, proportionate and dissuasive, since non-compliance can result in damage to human health and the environment.(15) In accordance with point 34 of the Interinstitutional Agreement on better law-making (10), Member States are encouraged to draw up, for themselves and in the interests of the Community, their own tables illustrating, as far as possible, the correlation between this Directive and the transposition measures, and to make them public.(16) Since it is adopted pursuant to Article 175 of the Treaty, this Directive does not prevent Member States from maintaining or introducing more stringent protective measures that are compatible with the Treaty. Pursuant to Article 176 of the Treaty, Member States are to notify the Commission of any such measures.(17) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Directive should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (11).(18) In particular, the Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing measures concerning harmonised methods and standards. Since those measures are of general scope and are designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive, inter alia, by supplementing it with new non-essential elements, they must be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC.(19) Since the objective of this Directive, namely to reduce emissions of petrol vapour to the atmosphere, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, due to the transboundary nature of air pollution, be better achieved at Community level, the Community may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective,. Subject matterThis Directive lays down measures aimed at reducing the amount of petrol vapour emitted to the atmosphere during the refuelling of motor vehicles at service stations. DefinitionsFor the purposes of this Directive:1. ‘petrol’ means petrol as defined in Article 2(a) of Directive 94/63/EC;2. ‘petrol vapour’ means any gaseous compound which evaporates from petrol;3. ‘service station’ means a service station as defined in Article 2(f) of Directive 94/63/EC;4. ‘existing service station’ means a service station which is built or for which an individual planning permission, construction licence or operating licence is granted before 1 January 2012;5. ‘new service station’ means a service station which is built or for which an individual planning permission, construction licence or operating licence is granted on or after 1 January 2012;6. ‘Stage II petrol vapour recovery system’ means equipment aimed at recovering the petrol vapour displaced from the fuel tank of a motor vehicle during refuelling at a service station and which transfers that petrol vapour to a storage tank at the service station or back to the petrol dispenser for resale;7. ‘petrol vapour capture efficiency’ means the amount of petrol vapour captured by the Stage II petrol vapour recovery system compared to the amount of petrol vapour that would otherwise be emitted to the atmosphere in the absence of such a system and expressed as a percentage;8. ‘vapour/petrol ratio’ means the ratio between the volume at atmospheric pressure of petrol vapour passing through the Stage II petrol vapour recovery system and the volume of petrol dispensed;9. ‘throughput’ means the total annual quantity of petrol unloaded from mobile containers into a service station. Service stations1.   Member States shall ensure that any new service station shall be equipped with a Stage II petrol vapour recovery system if:(a) its actual or intended throughput is greater than 500 m3/year; or(b) its actual or intended throughput is greater than 100 m3/year and it is situated under permanent living quarters or working areas.2.   Member States shall ensure that any existing service station which undergoes a major refurbishment shall be equipped with a Stage II petrol vapour recovery system at the time of the refurbishment if:(a) its actual or intended throughput is greater than 500 m3/year; or(b) its actual or intended throughput is greater than 100 m3/year and it is situated under permanent living quarters or working areas.3.   Member States shall ensure that any existing service station with a throughput in excess of 3 000 m3/year shall be equipped with a Stage II petrol vapour recovery system by no later than 31 December 2018.4.   Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall not apply to service stations exclusively used in association with the construction and delivery of new motor vehicles. Minimum level of petrol vapour recovery1.   Member States shall ensure, with effect from the date on which Stage II petrol vapour recovery systems become mandatory pursuant to Article 3, that the petrol vapour capture efficiency of such systems is equal to or greater than 85 % as certified by the manufacturer in accordance with relevant European technical standards or type approval procedures referred to in Article 8 or, if there are no such standards or procedures, with any relevant national standard.2.   With effect from the date on which Stage II petrol vapour recovery systems become mandatory pursuant to Article 3, where the recovered petrol vapour is transferred to a storage tank at the service station, the vapour/petrol ratio shall be equal to or greater than 0,95 but less than or equal to 1,05. Periodic checks and consumer information1.   Member States shall ensure that the in-service petrol vapour capture efficiency of Stage II petrol vapour recovery systems is tested at least once each year either by checking that the vapour/petrol ratio under simulated petrol flow conditions is in conformity with Article 4(2) or by any other appropriate methodology.2.   Where an automatic monitoring system has been installed, Member States shall ensure that the petrol vapour capture efficiency is tested at least once every three years. Any such automatic monitoring system shall automatically detect faults in the proper functioning of the Stage II petrol vapour recovery system and in the automatic monitoring system itself, indicate faults to the service station operator and automatically stop the flow of petrol from the faulty dispenser if the fault is not rectified within seven days.3.   When a service station has installed a Stage II petrol vapour recovery system, Member States shall ensure that it displays a sign, sticker or other notification on, or in the vicinity of, the petrol dispenser, informing consumers of that fact. PenaltiesMember States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. Member States shall notify those provisions to the Commission by 1 January 2012 and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them. ReviewThe Commission shall, by 31 December 2014, review the implementation of this Directive and, in particular:(a) the 100 m3/year threshold referred to in Article 3(1)(b) and (2)(b) of this Directive and Article 6(3) of Directive 94/63/EC;(b) the in-service compliance record of Stage II petrol vapour recovery systems; and(c) the need for automatic monitoring equipment.It shall report the results of that review to the European Parliament and to the Council accompanied, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal. Technical adaptationsHarmonised methods and standards may be adopted for the purposes of Articles 4 and 5. Where necessary to ensure consistency with any relevant standard drawn up by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN), those Articles, with the exception of the petrol vapour capture efficiency and vapour/petrol ratio specified in Article 4 and the time periods specified in Article 5, may be adapted to technical progress.Those measures, designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive, inter alia, by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 9(2). Committee procedure1.   The Commission shall be assisted by a committee.2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5a(1) to (4), and Article 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof. 0Transposition1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations, and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive before 1 January 2012. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those measures.When Member States adopt those measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. 1Entry into forceThis Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. 2AddresseesThis Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 21 October 2009.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. BUZEKFor the CouncilThe PresidentC. MALMSTRÖM(1)  Opinion of 13 May 2009 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 5 May 2009 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Council Decision of 24 September 2009.(3)  OJ L 242, 10.9.2002, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 179, 17.7.2003, p. 3.(5)  OJ L 152, 11.6.2008, p. 1.(6)  OJ L 309, 27.11.2001, p. 22.(7)  OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 24.(8)  OJ L 350, 28.12.1998, p. 58.(9)  OJ L 118, 27.4.2001, p. 41.(10)  OJ C 321, 31.12.2003, p. 1.(11)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. +",supply;atmospheric pollutant;air pollutant;smoke;technical regulations;petrol;four-star petrol;gasoline;standard petrol;super petrol;motor vehicle;energy distribution;national implementing measure;implementation of EC Directives;transposition of European directives;reduction of gas emissions;climate change mitigation;gas emission reduction;mitigation measure;mitigation of climate change;mitigation policy,21 +21744,"Regulation (EC) No 1484/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2001 amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 on the protection of the Community's forests against atmospheric pollution. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(2),Having consulted the Committee of the Regions,Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty(3),Whereas:(1) The period of application of Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86(4) expired on 31 December 1996. The said Regulation was amended by Regulation (EC) No 307/97(5). In its judgment of 25 February 1999 in Joined Cases C-164/97 and C-165/97(6) the Court of Justice of the European Communities annulled Council Regulation (EC) No 307/97 but preserved its legal effects pending the adoption of a new Regulation which replaces the Regulation annulled. In order to guarantee legal certainty, the validity of the measures taken in application of the annulled Regulation should be ensured.(2) Forests play an essential part in maintaining fundamental ecological balances, particularly as regards the soil, water resources, climate, fauna and flora. Those ecological balances are indispensable for sustainable agriculture and the management of rural areas.(3) The importance of forests in the ecosystems of the Member States of the Community should be taken into account.(4) The conservation of the forest ecosystems reflects economic, ecological and social concerns and contributes, in particular, towards safeguarding the social function of those working in agriculture and in rural areas.(5) The Community and the Member States committed themselves at international level at the three pan-European Ministerial Conferences on the Protection of Forests in Europe, held in Strasbourg in 1990, in Helsinki in 1993 and in Lisbon in 1998, to continuous surveillance of forest damage. The Community scheme provided for by Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 contributes to the fulfilment of this commitment.(6) Results from the systematic survey network show obvious trends in spatial and temporal distribution of forest damage over the entire area of the Community.(7) Plots for the intensive and continuous monitoring of forest ecosystems have been set up by the Member States. A continuation of this monitoring activity over a longer period will improve understanding of the causal relationship between changes in forest ecosystems and the factors influencing them.(8) Damage caused to forests by various factors, especially atmospheric pollution and certain unfavourable meteorological factors, hampers the development of sustainable agricultural activity and the management of rural areas.(9) The protection of forests against atmospheric pollution and other unfavourable meteorological factors therefore contributes directly to the achievement of the aims set out in Article 33(1)(b) of the Treaty.(10) Consequently the scheme provided for by Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 should be continued and its duration extended for five years, its period of application thereby being extended to 15 years as from 1 January 1987.(11) The measures necessary for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(7).(12) This Regulation establishes for the entire duration of the measure a financial framework which is to be the principal point of reference, within the meaning of point 33 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure(8), for the budgetary authority under the annual budgetary procedure.(13) Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 should accordingly be amended,. Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 is hereby amended as follows:1. Articles 7, 8 and 9 shall be replaced by Articles 7 and 8 as follows: ""Article 71. The Commission shall be assisted by the Standing Forestry Committee (hereinafter referred to as 'the Committee').2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 3 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.3. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.The period provided for in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.4. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. 1. The measures necessary for the implementation of this Regulation relating to the matters referred to below shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 7(2):(a) the periodic reports referred to in Article 3;(b) the experiments and projects referred to in Article 4, before any Commission decision on their financing;(c) the development of the coordination and monitoring activities referred to in Article 5;(d) the establishment of a programme for the synoptic processing of information on knowledge of atmospheric pollution in woodland and its effects.In accordance with the same procedure the Committee may examine any other question within the scope of this Regulation.2. The measures necessary for the implementation of this Regulation relating to the matters referred to below shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Article 7(3):(a) the detailed rules for the implementation of Article 2 and in particular those relating to the gathering, type, comparability and transmission of the data collected;(b) the detailed rules for implementing Article 3;(c) the detailed rules and criteria for implementing Article 4.""2. Article 11 shall be replaced by the following: ""Article 111. The scheme shall run for 15 years from 1 January 1987.2. The financial allocation for the implementation of the scheme shall be EUR 35,1 million for the period 1997 to 2001.Annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective.3. Before expiry of the period referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a report on the application of this Regulation and a proposal for revision covering in particular the ecological, economic and social aspects (qualitative assessment) and the results of a cost-benefit analysis (quantitative assessment).""3. In Article 2(3), Article 3(2) and Article 4(4) the words ""procedure provided for in Article 7"" or ""procedure laid down in Article 7"" shall be replaced by ""procedure provided for in Article 7(3)"".4. In Article 4a(3) the words ""procedure laid down in Article 8"" shall be replaced by ""procedure laid down in Article 7(2)."". Any reference to a measure taken in application of Regulation (EC) No 307/97 shall be taken as a reference to a measure taken in application of this Regulation from the day of the latter's entry into force. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 27 June 2001.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentN. FontaineFor the CouncilThe PresidentB. Rosengren(1) OJ C 307 E, 26.10.1999, p. 32 andOJ C 96 E, 27.3.2001, p. 362.(2) OJ C 51, 23.2.2000, p. 24.(3) European Parliament Opinion of 6 July 2000 (OJ C 121, 24.4.2001, p. 176), Council common position of 26 February 2001 (OJ C 97, 27.3.2001, p. 1) and European Parliament Decision of 13 June 2001.(4) OJ L 326, 21.11.1986, p. 2. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2157/92 (OJ L 217, 31.7.1992, p. 1).(5) OJ L 51, 21.2.1997, p. 9.(6) [1999] ECR I - 1139.(7) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.(8) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. +",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;atmospheric pollution;air pollution;air quality;smog;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;environmental monitoring;EMAS;EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme;environmental inspection;environmental surveillance;environmental watch;monitoring of pollution;forest conservation;forest protection;protection of forests,21 +23715,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 789/2002 of 13 May 2002 fixing Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses with a view to the application of the arrangements governing imports of certain floricultural products originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97(2), and in particular Article 5(2)(a) thereof,Whereas:Pursuant to Article 2(2) and Article 3 of abovementioned Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87, Community import and producer prices are fixed each fortnight for uniflorous (bloom) carnations, multiflorous (spray) carnations, large-flowered roses and small-flowered roses and apply for two-weekly periods. Pursuant to Article 1b of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 700/88 of 17 March 1988 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for the import into the Community of certain floricultural products originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97(4), those prices are determined for fortnightly periods on the basis of weighted prices provided by the Member States. Those prices should be fixed immediately so the customs duties applicable can be determined. To that end, provision should be made for this Regulation to enter into force immediately,. The Community producer and import prices for uniflorous (bloom) carnations, multiflorous (spray) carnations, large-flowered roses and small-flowered roses as referred to in Article 1b of Regulation (EEC) No 700/88 for a fortnightly period shall be as set out in the Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on 14 May 2002.It shall apply from 15 to 28 May 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 May 2002.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22.(2) OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 72, 18.3.1988, p. 16.(4) OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 1.ANNEXto the Commission Regulation of 13 May 2002 fixing Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses with a view to the application of the arrangements governing imports of certain floricultural products originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza StripPeriod: from 15 to 28 May 2002>TABLE>>TABLE> +",fixing of prices;price proposal;pricing;floriculture;flower;flower-growing;Morocco;Kingdom of Morocco;import price;entry price;producer price;average producer price;output price;Middle East;Near East;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Cyprus;Republic of Cyprus,21 +42572,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 484/2013 of 24 May 2013 amending Regulation (EC) No 718/2007 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 establishing an instrument for pre-accession assistance (IPA). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (1) (‘the IPA Regulation’), and in particular Article 3(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 718/2007 of 12 June 2007 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 establishing an instrument for pre-accession assistance (IPA) (2) provides for detailed rules for the implementation of the IPA Regulation.(2) In order to achieve the objectives under areas of assistance of transition assistance and institution building component, for some operations, like those contributing to the resolution of the refugees’ and displaced persons’ housing problem in the Western Balkans the eligibility of expenditure for purchase of land and existing buildings is indispensable and constitutes a core of the action. The eligibility of the expenditure for purchase of land and existing buildings should be provided for in a new derogation.(3) Regulation (EC) No 718/2007 should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The provisions laid down in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the IPA Committee,. In Article 66(3) of Regulation (EC) No 718/2007, the following point (d) is added:‘(d) purchase of land and existing buildings when justified by the nature of the operation’. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 May 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82.(2)  OJ L 170, 29.6.2007, p. 1. +",aid to refugees;building plot;Western Balkans;Balkan countries;Western Balkan countries;Western Balkan country;Western Balkan region;countries in the Western Balkans;countries of the Western Balkans;building;construction;purchase;pre-accession aid;IPA;ISPA;Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance;Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-Accession;Phare;Pre-Accession Instrument;Sapard;pre-accession assistance,21 +15911,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2498/96 of 23 December 1996 opening Community tariff quotas for 1997 for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 90 and 0204 and derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 as regards the import and export of products in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 of 22 December 1995 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreements to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round Multilateral Trade Negotiations (1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2490/96 (2), and in particular Article 8 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 of 25 September 1989 on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1589/96 (4), and in particular Article 12 (4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3491/93 of 13 December 1993 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Hungary, of the other part (5), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3492/93 of 13 December 1993 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part (6), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3296/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Czech Republic, of the other part (7), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3297/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part (8), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3382/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part (9), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3383/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part (10), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1926/96 of 7 October 1996 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the agreements on free trade and trade-related matters with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round Multilateral Trade Negotiations (11), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas under the Agreement on Agriculture concluded in the framework of the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations (12), the Community has undertaken to open a non-country-specific tariff quota; whereas the Europe Agreements concluded between the Community and the countries of central Europe allow additional preferential access to the Community market;Whereas, moreover, the Community has established a tariff quota for imports of sheepmeat and goatmeat from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania by virtue of Regulation (EC) No 1926/96;Whereas the tariff quotas have to be opened for 1997 by the Commission and be managed according to the rules laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 (13), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2526/95 (14);Whereas a carcase-weight equivalent needs to be fixed in order to ensure a proper functioning of the tariff quotas; whereas, furthermore, certain tariff quotas provide the option of importing either the live animals or their meat; whereas a conversion factor is therefore required;Whereas Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 provided in particular for a reduction in duty and increases in certain import quotas from the Associated Countries of Eastern Europe; whereas it also provided for the importation of pure-bred breeding goats falling within CN code 0104 20 10 within the tariff quotas for Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria;Whereas the measures provided for in Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 have been extended until 31 December 1997 by virtue of Regulation (EC) No 2490/96;Whereas this extension should be incorporated into Regulation (EC) No 1439/95;Whereas, since the extension of the measures provided for in Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 is valid only for one year, it is necessary to derogate for the period from certain detailed rules laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1439/95;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sheepmeat and Goatmeat,. This Regulation opens Community tariff quotas for the sheepmeat and goatmeat sectors and provides for certain derogations from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 for the period 1 January to 31 December 1997. The customs duties applicable to imports into the Community of sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 90 and 0204 originating in the countries indicated in the Annexes and of live pure-bred breeding goats falling within CN code 0104 20 10 for Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria shall be suspended or reduced during the periods, at the levels and within the limits of the tariff quotas laid down in this Regulation. 1. The quantities of meat, expressed in carcase weight equivalent, falling within CN code 0204 for which the customs duty, applicable to imports originating in specific supplying countries, is suspended for the period between 1 January and 31 December 1997, shall be those laid down in Annex I.2. The quantities of live animals and meat expressed as carcase weight equivalent, falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 90 and 0204 and, in addition, for Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria falling within CN code 0104 20 10, for which the customs duty, applicable to imports originating in specific supplying countries, is reduced to zero for the period between 1 January and 31 December 1997, shall be those laid down in Annex II.3. The quantities of live animals, expressed in live weight, falling under CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80 and 0104 20 90 for which the customs duty, applicable to imports originating in specific supplying countries, is reduced to 10 % ad valorem for the period between 1 January and 31 December 1997, shall be those laid down in Annex III.4. The quantities of live animals, expressed in live weight, falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80 and 0104 20 90 for which the customs duty, applicable to imports, is reduced to 10 % ad valorem for the period between 1 January and 31 December 1997, shall be those laid down in Annex IV, Part A.5. The quantities of meat, expressed in carcase weight equivalent, falling within CN code 0204 for which the customs duty, applicable to imports, is suspended for the period between 1 January and 31 December 1997, shall be those laid down in Annex IV, Part B. 1. The tariff quotas provided for Article 3 (1), (2) and (3) shall be managed in accordance with the rules laid down in Title II A of Regulation (EC) No 1439/95.2. The tariff quotas provided for Article 3 (4) and (5) shall be managed in accordance with the rules laid down in Title II B of Regulation (EC) No 1439/95. 1. The term 'carcase weight equivalent` referred to in Article 2 shall be taken to mean the weight of bone-in meat presented as such, and also boned meat converted by a coefficient into bone-in weight. For this purpose 55 kilograms of boned mutton or goatmeat other than kid corresponds to 100 kilograms of bone-in mutton or goatmeat other than kid and 60 kilograms of boned lamb or kid corresponds to 100 kilograms of bone-in lamb or kid.2. Where the option is available under the Association Agreements between the Community and certain supplier countries, of allowing imports in the form of live animals or as meat, 100 kilograms of live animals shall be considered to be equivalent to 47 kilograms of meat. The derogations from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 are as follows:1. Title II A shall apply mutatis mutandis in respect of the import of products falling within CN code 0104 20 10 for Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria;2. in Article 14 (1) the following phrase is inserted after 0104 20 90, 'and for Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria CN code 0104 20 10`;3. Article 14 (4) is replaced by the following:'4. Import licences issued in respect of the quantities referred to in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1440/95 and in subsequent annual tariff quota regulations shall bear in box 24 at least one of the following entries:- Derecho limitado a 0 [aplicación del Anexo II del Reglamento (CE) n° 1440/95 y de posteriores Reglamentos por los que se establecen contingentes arancelarios anuales]- Told nedsat til 0 (jf. bilag II til forordning (EF) nr. 1440/95 og efterfølgende forordninger om årlige toldkontingenter)- Beschränkung des Zollsatzes auf Null (Anwendung von Anhang II der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1440/95 und der späteren jährlichen Verordnungen über die Zollkontingente)- Äáóìüò ðåñéïñéæüìåíïò óôï ìçäÝí [åöáñìïãÞ ôïõ ðáñáñôÞìáôïò ÉÉ ôïõ êáíïíéóìïý (ÅÊ) áñéè. 1440/95 êáé ôùí ìåôáãåíÝóôåñùí êáíïíéóìþí ó÷åôéêÜ ìå ôçí åôÞóéá äáóìïëïãéêÞ ðïóüóôùóç]- Duty limited to zero (application of Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1440/95 and subsequent annual tariff quota regulations)- Droit de douane nul [application de l'annexe II du règlement (CE) n° 1440/95 et des règlements ultérieurs sur les contingents tarifaires]- Dazio limitato a zero [applicazione dell'allegato II del regolamento (CE) n. 1440/95 e dei successivi regolamenti relativi ai contingenti tariffari annuali]- Invoerrecht beperkt tot 0 (toepassing van bijlage II bij Verordening (EG) nr. 1440/95 en van de latere verordeningen tot vaststelling van de jaarlijkse tariefcontingenten)- Direito limitado a zero [aplicação do anexo II do Regulamento (CE) nº 1440/95 e regulamentos subsequentes relativos aos contingentes pautais anuais]- Tulli rajoitettu 0 prosenttiin [asetuksen (EY) N:o 1440/95 liitteen II ja sen jälkeen annettujen vuotuisia tariffikiintiöitä koskevien asetusten soveltaminen]- Tull begränsad till noll procent (tillämpning av bilaga II i förordning (EG) nr 1440/95 i senare förordningar om årliga tullkvoter).` This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January to 31 December 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 December 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 328, 30. 12. 1995, p. 31.(2) See page 13 of this Official Journal.(3) OJ No L 289, 7. 10. 1989, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 25.(5) OJ No L 319, 21. 12. 1993, p. 1.(6) OJ No L 319, 21. 12. 1993, p. 4.(7) OJ No L 341, 30. 12. 1994, p. 14.(8) OJ No L 341, 30. 12. 1994, p. 17.(9) OJ No L 368, 31. 12. 1994, p. 1.(10) OJ No L 368, 31. 12. 1994, p. 5.(11) OJ No L 254, 8. 10. 1996, p. 1.(12) OJ No L 336, 23. 12. 1994, p. 22.(13) OJ No L 143, 27. 6. 1995, p. 7.(14) OJ No L 258, 28. 10. 1995, p. 48.ANNEX IQUANTITIES FOR 1997 REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3 (1)>TABLE>ANNEX IIQUANTITIES (TONNES CWE) FOR 1997 REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3 (2)>TABLE>ANNEX IIIQUANTITIES FOR 1997 REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3 (3)>TABLE>ANNEX IVA. QUANTITIES FOR 1997 REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3 (4)>TABLE>B. QUANTITIES FOR 1997 REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3 (5)>TABLE> +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid,21 +34275,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 646/2007 of 12 June 2007 implementing Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards a Community target for the reduction of the prevalence of Salmonella enteritidis and Salmonella typhimurium in broilers and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1091/2005 (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 on the control of salmonella and other specified food-borne zoonotic agents (1) and, in particular Article 4(1), Article 8(1) and Article 13 thereof,Whereas:(1) The purpose of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 is to ensure that proper and effective measures are taken to detect and control salmonella and other zoonotic agents at all relevant stages of production, processing and distribution, particularly at the level of primary production, in order to reduce their prevalence and the risk they pose to public health.(2) Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 provides for a Community target to be established for the reduction of the prevalence of all salmonella serotypes with public health significance in broilers at the level of primary production. Such reduction is important in view of the strict measures which are to apply to fresh meat from infected flocks of broilers in accordance with that Regulation, as from 12 December 2010. In particular, fresh poultry meat, including meat of broilers, may not be placed on the market for human consumption unless Salmonella is absent in 25 grams of such meat.(3) Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 provides that the Community target is to include a numerical expression of the maximum percentage of epidemiological units remaining positive and/or the minimum percentage of reduction in the number of epidemiological units remaining positive, the maximum time limit within which the target must be achieved and the definition of the testing schemes necessary to verify achievement of the target. It is also to include a definition, where relevant, of serotypes with public health significance.(4) In order to set the Community target, comparable data on the prevalence of the concerned Salmonella serotypes in flocks of broilers in Member States have been collected in accordance with Commission Decision 2005/636/EC (2) concerning a baseline study on the prevalence of Salmonella in flocks of broilers.(5) Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 provides that for a transitional period of three years, the Community target for broilers is to cover only Salmonella enteritidis and Salmonella typhimurium. Other serotypes with public health significance may be considered after that period.(6) In order to verify progress on the achievement of the Community target, it is necessary to provide for repeated sampling of flocks of broilers, in this Decision.(7) In accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) was consulted on the setting of the Community target for broilers. In particular, the EFSA Task Force on Zoonoses Data Collection adopted on 28 March 2007 the Report on the Analysis of the baseline survey on the prevalence of Salmonella in broiler flocks of Gallus gallus in the EU, 2005-2006, Part A: Salmonella prevalence estimates (3).(8) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1091/2005 of 12 July 2005 implementing Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards requirements for the use of specific control methods in the framework of the national programmes for the control of salmonella (4), has been replaced by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1177/2006 of 1 August 2006 implementing Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards requirements for the use of specific control methods in the framework of the national programmes for the control of salmonella in poultry (5). For the sake of clarity, it is appropriate to repeal Regulation (EC) No 1091/2005.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Community target1.   The Community target, as referred to in Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003, for the reduction of Salmonella enteritidis and Salmonella typhimurium in broilers (Community target) shall be a reduction of the maximum percentage of flocks of broilers remaining positive of Salmonella enteritidis and Salmonella typhimurium to 1 % or less by 31 December 2011.2.   The testing scheme necessary to verify progress in the achievement of the Community target is set out in the Annex.3.   The Commission shall consider a review of the testing scheme set out in the Annex based on the experience gained in 2009 being the first year of the national control programmes as referred to in Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003. Repeal of Regulation (EC) No 1091/2005Regulation (EC) No 1091/2005 is repealed with effect from 1 July 2007.References to the repealed Regulation shall be construed as references to Regulation (EC) No 1177/2006. Entry into force and applicabilityThis Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. (1) and (3) shall apply from 1 July 2007 and Article 1(2) shall apply from 1 January 2009.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 June 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 325, 12.12.2003, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 228, 3.9.2005, p. 14.(3)  The EFSA Journal (2007) 98, 1-85.(4)  OJ L 182, 13.7.2005, p. 3.(5)  OJ L 212, 2.8.2006, p. 3.ANNEXTesting scheme necessary to verify the achievement of the Community target as referred to in Article 1(2)1.   Frequency and status of sampling(a) The sampling frame shall cover all flocks of broilers covered by the scope of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003.(b) Flocks of broilers shall be sampled on the initiative of the food business operator and by the competent authority.— Sampling on the initiative of the food business operator shall take place in accordance with Article 5(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 within three weeks before the birds are moved to the slaughterhouse.— Sampling by the competent authority shall include each year at least one flock of broilers on 10 % of the holdings with more than 5 000 birds. It shall be done on a risk basis each time the competent authority considers it necessary.(c) However, by way of derogation from point (a), the competent authority may decide to sample at least one flock of broilers per round on holdings with several flocks if:(i) an all in/all out system is used;(ii) the same management applies to all flocks;(iii) feed and water supply is common to all flocks;(iv) during one year and at least six rounds, Salmonella spp were tested according to the monitoring scheme set out in point (b) in all flocks on the holding and samples of all flocks of at least one round were taken by the competent authority; and(v) all results from the testing for Salmonella enteritidis or Salmonella typhimurium were negative.2.   Sampling protocolAt least two pairs of boot/sock swabs shall be taken. For free range flocks of broilers, samples shall only be collected in the area inside the house. All boot/sock swabs must be pooled into one sample.In flocks with less than 100 broilers, where it is not possible to use boot/sock swabs as access to the houses is not possible, they may be replaced by hand drag swabs, where the boot swabs or socks are worn over gloved hands and rubbed over surfaces contaminated with fresh faeces, or if not feasible, by other sampling techniques for faeces fit for the intended purpose.Before putting on the boot/sock swabs, their surface shall be moistened with maximum recovery diluents (MRD: 0,8 % sodium chloride, 0,1 % peptone in sterile deionised water), or sterile water or any other diluent approved by the national reference laboratory referred to in Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003. The use of farm water containing antimicrobials or additional disinfectants shall be prohibited. The recommended way to moisten boot swabs shall be to pour the liquid inside before putting them on. Alternatively, boot swabs or socks may be autoclaved with diluents within autoclave bags or jars before use. Diluents may also be applied after boots are put on using a spray or wash bottle.It shall be ensured that all sections in a house are represented in the sampling in a proportionate way. Each pair should cover about 50 % of the area of the house.On completion of sampling the boot/sock swabs shall be carefully removed so as not to dislodge adherent material. Boot swabs may be inverted to retain material. They shall be placed in a bag or pot and labelled.The competent authority shall supervise education of the food business operators to guarantee the correct application of the sampling protocol.In the case of sampling by the competent authority because of suspicion of Salmonella infection and in any other case considered appropriate, the competent authority shall satisfy itself by conducting further tests as appropriate so that the results of examinations for Salmonella in flocks of broilers are not affected by the use of antimicrobials in those flocks.Where the presence of Salmonella enteritidis and Salmonella typhimurium is not detected but antimicrobials or bacterial growth inhibitory effect are detected, it shall be considered as an infected flock of broilers for the purpose of the Community target referred to in Article 1(2).3.   Examination of the samples3.1.   Transport and preparation of the samplesSamples shall be sent by express mail or courier to the laboratories referred to in Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003, within 25 hours after collection. At the laboratory samples shall be kept refrigerated until examination, which shall be carried out within 48 hours following receipt.The pair of boot/sock swabs shall be carefully unpacked to avoid dislodging adherent faecal material, pooled and placed in 225 ml buffered peptone water (BPW) which has been pre-warmed to room temperature.The sample shall be swirled to fully saturate it and culture shall be continued by using the detection method in point 3.2.If ISO standards on the preparation of faeces for the detection of salmonella are agreed on, they shall be applied and replace the provisions on the preparation of samples set out in this point.3.2.   Detection methodThe detection method recommended by the Community reference laboratory (CRL) for salmonella in Bilthoven, the Netherlands, shall be used.That method is described in the current version of draft Annex D of ISO 6579 (2002): ‘Detection of Salmonella spp. in animal faeces and in samples of the primary production stage’.In that detection method, a semi-solid medium (modified semi-solid Rappaport-Vassiladis medium, MSRV) is used as the single selective enrichment medium.3.3.   SerotypingAt least one isolate from each positive sample shall be serotyped, following the Kaufmann-White scheme.3.4.   Alternative methodsWith regard to samples taken on the initiative of the food business operator, the methods of analysis provided for in Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1), may be used instead of the methods for the preparation of samples, detection methods and serotyping provided for in points 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 of this Annex, if validated in accordance with EN/ISO 16140/2003.3.5.   Storage of strainsAt least one isolated strain per house and per year shall be collected by the competent authority and stored for future phagetyping or anti-microbial susceptibility testing, using the normal methods for culture collection, which must ensure integrity of the strains for a minimum of two years.4.   Results and reporting4.1.   Calculation of prevalence for the verification of the Community targetA flock of broilers shall be considered positive for the purpose of verifying the achievement of the Community target, where the presence of Salmonella enteritidis and/or Salmonella typhimurium (other than vaccine strains) was detected in the flock at any occasion.Positive flocks of broilers shall be counted only once per round, irrespective of the number of sampling and testing operations and only be reported in the year of the first positive sampling.4.2.   ReportingReporting shall include:(a) the total number of flocks of broilers sampled by the competent authority or by the food business operator;(b) the total number of infected flocks of broilers;(c) all serotypes of Salmonella isolated (including other than Salmonella enteritidis and Salmonella typhimurium);(d) explanations of the results, in particular concerning exceptional cases.The results and any additional relevant information shall be reported as part of the report on trends and sources provided for in Article 9(1) of Directive 2003/99/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2).4.3.   Additional informationAt least the following information shall be made available from each flock of broilers tested for analysis at national level or by the European Food Safety Authority at its request:(a) sample taken by the competent authority or by the food business operator;(b) holding reference, remaining unique in time;(c) house reference, remaining unique in time;(d) month of sampling.(1)  OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1; as corrected by OJ L 191, 28.5.2004, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 325, 12.12.2003, p. 31. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health risk;danger of sickness;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;zoonosis;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +35214,"2008/660/EC: Commission Decision of 31 July 2008 amending Decision 2006/236/EC on special conditions governing fishery products imported from Indonesia and intended for human consumption (notified under document number C(2008) 3988) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1), and in particular Article 22(6) thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (2), and in particular Article 53(1)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2006/236/EC of 21 March 2006 on special conditions governing fishery products imported from Indonesia and intended for human consumption (3) was adopted as the results of Community inspection visits to Indonesia revealed serious shortcomings as regards hygiene in the handling of fishery products in that third country. Those inspections also revealed serious shortcomings in the capacity of the Indonesian authorities to carry out reliable checks on fish, in particular to detect the presence of histamine and heavy metals in the relevant species.(2) Decision 2006/236/EC provides that Member States are to ensure that each consignment of fishery products imported from Indonesia undergoes the necessary tests to make sure that the products do not exceed certain maximum levels for heavy metals and that, in the case of certain species, a test to detect the presence of histamine must be carried out.(3) Decision 2006/236/EC also provides that that Decision is to be reviewed on the basis of the guarantees provided by the competent Indonesian authorities and on the basis of the results of the tests carried out by the Member States.(4) Indonesia has now provided the Commission with the appropriate guarantees. In addition, the results of the tests carried out by the Member States on fishery products imported from that third country are favourable as regards heavy metals in aquaculture products and as regards histamine. It is therefore no longer necessary to test each consignment of fishery products of relevant species for histamine and each consignment of aquaculture products for heavy metals.(5) In Article 2 of Decision 2006/236/EC, reference is made to Commission Regulation (EC) No 466/2001 of 8 March 2001 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs (4). That Regulation has been repealed and replaced by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 of 19 December 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs (5). It is therefore appropriate to amend that reference.(6) Decision 2006/236/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Decision 2006/236/EC is amended as follows:1. Article 1 is replaced by the following:2. Article 2(1) is replaced by the following: This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 July 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/104/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 352).(2)  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 202/2008 (OJ L 60, 5.3.2008, p. 17).(3)  OJ L 83, 22.3.2006, p. 16.(4)  OJ L 77, 16.3.2001, p. 1.(5)  OJ L 364, 20.12.2006, p. 5. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 629/2008 (OJ L 173, 3.7.2008, p. 6).(6)  OJ L 364, 20.12.2006, p. 5.’ +",Indonesia;Republic of Indonesia;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;fishery product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +4429,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2010/2006 of 27 December 2006 determining the quantity of certain products in the milk and milk products sector available for the first half of 2007 under quotas opened by the Community on the basis of an import licence alone. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 of 14 December 2001 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the import arrangements for milk and milk products and opening tariff quotas (2), and in particular Article 16(2) thereof,Whereas:When import licences were allocated for the second half of 2006 for certain quotas referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001, applications for licences covered quantities less than those available for the products concerned. As a result, the quantity available for each quota for the period 1 January to 30 June 2007 should be fixed, taking account of the unallocated quantities resulting from Commission Regulation (EC) No 1130/2006 (3) determining the extent to which the applications for import licences submitted in July 2006 for certain dairy products under certain tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 can be accepted,. The quantities available for the period 1 January to 30 June 2007 for the second half of the year of importation of certain quotas referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 shall be as set out in the Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on 28 December 2006.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 December 2006.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1913/2005 (OJ L 307, 25.11.2005, p. 2).(2)  OJ L 341, 22.12.2001, p. 29. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1984/2006 (OJ L 387, 29.12.2006, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 201, 25.7.2006, p. 10.ANNEX I.AQuota number Quantity (t)09.4590 52 046,509.4591 5 360,009.4592 18 438,009.4593 5 260,009.4594 14 233,509.4595 7 502,509.4596 17 033,609.4599 5 680,0ANNEX I.FProducts originating from SwitzerlandQuota number Quantity (t)09.4155 1 600,009.4156 5 844,4ANNEX I.HProducts originating in NorwayQuota number Quantity (t)09.4179 2 000,0 +",milk;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;Norway;Kingdom of Norway;milk product;dairy produce;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation,21 +2156,"Council Regulation (EC) No 403/97 of 20 December 1996 laying down for 1997 certain measures for the conservation and management of fishery resources applicable to vessels flying the flag of Poland. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, in accordance with Article 124 of the 1994 Act of Accession, fisheries agreements concluded by the Kingdom of Sweden with third countries are managed by the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in the Agreement on fisheries of 1 February 1978, the Community, on behalf of the Kingdom of Sweden, and the Republic of Poland have held consultations concerning their mutual fishing rights for 1997;Whereas, in the course of these consultations, the delegations agreed to recommend to their respective authorities that certain catch quotas for 1997 should be fixed for the vessels of the other Party;Whereas the necessary measures should be taken to implement, for 1997, the results of the consultations held with Poland;Whereas it is for the Council to lay down the specific conditions under which catches by vessels flying the flag of Poland must be taken;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the control measures provided for by Council Regulation No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (2);Whereas Article 3 (2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1381/87 of 20 May 1987 establishing detailed rules concerning the marking and documentation of fishing vessels (3) provides that all vessels with chilled or refrigerated sea-water tanks are to keep on board a document certified by a competent authority indicating the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres at 10-centimetre intervals;Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1997,. 1. From 1 January to 31 December 1997, vessels flying the flag of Poland are hereby authorized to fish for the species listed in Annex I, within the geographical and quantitative limits laid down therein and in accordance with this Regulation, in the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone of the Member States in the Baltic Sea; fishing for cod shall be prohibited in the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound from 10 June to 20 August 1997 inclusive.2. Fishing authorized under paragraph 1 shall be limited to those parts of the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone lying seawards of 12-nautical-miles from the baselines from which the fishing zones of Member States are measured.3. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, unavoidable by-catches of a species for which no quota is established in a zone shall be permitted within the limits fixed in the conservation measures in force in the zone concerned.4. By-catches in a given zone of a species for which a quota is established in that zone shall be counted against the quota concerned. 1. Vessels fishing within the quotas fixed in Article 1 shall comply with the conservation and control measures and all other provisions governing fishing in the zones referred to in that Article.2. The vessels shall keep a log-book in which the information set out in Annex II shall be entered.3. The vessels shall transmit to the Commission, in accordance with the rules laid down in Annex III, the information set out in that Annex.4. Those vessels which have chilled or refrigerated sea-water tanks shall keep on board a document certified by a competent authority and indicating the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres at 10-centimetre intervals.5. The registration letters and numbers of the vessels must be clearly marked on the bow of each vessel on both sides. 1. Fishing shall be permitted only where a licence and a special fishing permit has been issued by the Commission on behalf of the Community at the request of the Polish authorities and in compliance with the conditions set out in Annexes II and III. Copies of these Annexes, the licence and a special fishing permit shall be kept on board each vessel.The vessels to be licenced for fishing in the Community zone during a given month will be notified at the latest by the 10th day of the preceding month. The Community shall process expeditiously requests for adjustments to a monthly list during its currency.2. When an application for a licence and a special fishing permit is submitted to the Commission, the following information must be supplied:(a) name of the vessel;(b) registration number;(c) external identification letters and numbers;(d) port of registration;(e) name and address of the owner or charterer;(f) gross tonnage and overall length;(g) engine power;(h) call sign and radio frequency;(i) intended method of fishing;(j) intended area of fishing;(k) species for which it is intended to fish;(l) period for which a licence and a special fishing permit are requested.3. Licences and special fishing permits shall be issued provided that the number of licences and special permits valid at any time during a given month or year does not exceed the amounts mentioned in Annex I.4. Only fishing vessels under 47 metres will be authorized.5. Each licence and special fishing permit shall be valid for one vessel only. Where two or more vessels are taking part in the same fishing operation, each vessel must be in possession of a licence and special fishing permit.6. Licences and special fishing permits may be cancelled with a view to the issue of new licences and special fishing permits. Such cancellations shall take effect on the day before the date of issue of the new licences and special fishing permits by the Commission. New licences and special fishing permits shall take effect from their date of issue.7. Licences and special fishing permits shall be wholly or partially withdrawn before the date of expiry if the respective quotas fixed under Annex 1 have been exhausted.8. Licences and special fishing permits shall be withdrawn in the event of any failure to meet the obligations laid down in this Regulation.9. For a period not exceeding 12 months, no licence and special fishing permit shall be issued for any vessel in respect of which the obligations laid down in this Regulation have not been met.10. The Commission shall submit, on behalf of the Community, to Poland the names and characteristics of their vessels which will not be authorized to fish in the Community's fishing zone for the next month(s) as a consequence of an infringement of Community rules. Vessels authorized to fish on 31 December may continue fishing as from the beginning of the next year until the lists of vessels permitted to fish during the year in question is submitted to and approved by the Commission on behalf of the Community. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. BARRETT(1) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 132, 21. 5. 1987, p. 9.ANNEX IPolish catch quotas for 1997>TABLE>ANNEX IIWhen fishing within the 200-nautical-mile zone off the coasts of the Member States of the Community which is covered by Community rules on fisheries, the following details are to be entered in the logbook immediately after the following events:1. After each haul:1.1. the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species caught;1.2. the date and the time of the haul;1.3. the geographical position in which the catches were made;1.4. the fishing method used.2. After each transhipment to or from another vessel:2.1. the indication 'received from` or 'transferred to`;2.2. the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species transhipped;2.3. the name, external identification letters and numbers of the vessel to or from which the transhipment occurred.2.4. transhipment of cod is not allowed.3. After each landing in a port of the Community:3.1. name of the port;3.2. the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species landed.4. After each transmission of information to the European Commission:4.1. date and time of the transmission;4.2. type of message: IN, OUT, ICES, WKL or 2 WKL;4.3. in the case of radio transmission: name of the radio station.ANNEX III1. The information to be transmitted to the Commission and the timetable for its transmission is as follows:1.1. On each occasion the vessel enters the 200-nautical-mile zone off the coasts of the Member States of the Community which is covered by the Community rules on fisheries:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species of fish in the hold;(c) the date and ICES division within which the master intends to commence fishing.Where the fishing operations necessitate more than one entry into the zone referred to under 1.1 on a given day, one communication shall suffice on first entry.1.2. On each occasion the vessel leaves the zone referred to under 1.1:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species of fish in the hold;(c) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(d) the ICES division in which the catches were taken;(e) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species transferred to and/or from other vessels since the vessel entered the zone and the identification of the vessel to which the transfer was made;(f) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species landed in a port of the Community since the vessel entered the zone.Where the fishing operations necessitate more than one entry into the zones referred to under 1.1 on a given day, one single communication on the last exit will be sufficient.1.3. At three-day intervals, commencing on the third day after the vessel first enters the zone referred to under 1.1 when fishing for herring, and at weekly intervals, commencing on the seventh day after the vessel first enters the zone referred to under 1.1 when fishing for all species other than herring:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(c) the ICES division in which the catches were made.1.4. On each occasion the vessel moves from one ICES division to another:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(c) the ICES division in which the catches have been taken.1.5. (a) The name, call sign, external identification letters and numbers of the vessel and the name of its master;(b) the licence number if the vessel is under licence;(c) the serial number of the message for the voyage concerned;(d) identification of the type of message;(e) the date, the time and the geographical position of the vessel.2.1. The information specified under point 1 shall be transmitted to the European Commission in Brussels (telex: 24189 FISEU-B) via one of the radio stations listed under point 3 below and in the form specified under point 4.2.2. If it is impossible for reasons of force majeure for the message to be transmitted by the vessel, it may be transmitted on the vessel's behalf by another vessel.3. >TABLE>4. Form of the communicationsThe information specified under point 1 shall contain the following elements, which shall be given in the following order:- name of vessel,- call sign,- external identification letters and numbers,- serial number of the message for the voyage in question,- indication of the type of message according to the following code:- message when entering one of the zones referred to under 1.1: 'IN`,- message when leaving one of the zones referred to under 1.1: 'OUT`,- message when moving from one ICES division to another: 'ICES`,- weekly message: 'WKL`,- three-day message: '2 WKL`,- the date, the time and the geographical position,- the ICES divisions/subareas in which fishing is expected to commence,- the date on which fishing is expected to commence,- the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species of fish in the hold using the code mentioned in point 5,- the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species of fish caught since the previous transmission using the code mentioned in point 5,- the ICES divisions/subareas in which the catches were made,- the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species transferred to and/or from other vessels since the previous transmissions,- the name and call sign of the vessel to and/or from which the transfer was made,- the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species landed in a port of the Community since the previous transmission,- the name of the master.5. The code to be used to indicate the species on board as mentioned in point 4 above:COD - Cod (Gadus morhua),SAL - Salmon (Salmo salar),HER - Herring (Clupea harengus),SPR - Sprat (Sprattus sprattus),WHB - Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou),OTH - Other,POK - Saithe (Pollachius virens). +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;ship's flag;nationality of ships;Poland;Republic of Poland;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches,21 +17095,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2185/97 of 3 November 1997 amending Regulation (EC) No 1959/97 concerning the stopping of fishing for horse mackerel by vessels flying the flag of a Member State except Spain, Portugal, Germany and the Netherlands. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 686/97 (2), and in particular Article 21 (3) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1959/97 (3) stops fishing for horse mackerel by vessels flying the flag of a Member State except Spain, Portugal, Germany and the Netherlands;Whereas on 17 October 1997 Spain transferred to France 4 000 tonnes of horse mackerel and on 21 October 1997 to Ireland 1 650 tonnes of horse mackerel in the waters of ICES divisions V b (EC zone), VI, VII, VIII a, b, d and e, XII and XIV; whereas fishing for horse mackerel in the waters of ICES divisions V b (EC zone), VI, VII, VIII a, b, d and e, XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of France and Ireland or registered in France or Ireland must therefore the authorized;Whereas the present state of uptake of the horse mackerel quota allocated to Spain in the waters of ICES divisions V b (EC zone), VI, VII, VIII a, b, d and e, XII and XIV means that the quota transfers in question may be made;Whereas Regulation (EC) No 1959/97 should therefore be amended,. Regulation (EC) No 1959/97 is hereby amended as follows:1. in the title of Regulation (EC) No 1959/97, after '. . .Germany`, 'France, Ireland` is inserted;2. the second paragraph of Article 1 is replaced by the following:'Fishing for horse mackerel in the waters of ICES divisions V b (EC zone), VI, VII, VIII a, b, d and e, XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of a Member State except Spain, Portugal, Germany, France, Ireland and the Netherlands or registered in a Member State except Spain, Portugal, Germany, France, Ireland and the Netherlands is prohibited, as well as the retention on board, transhipment and landing of fish from the stock which are taken by the above vessels after the date of entry into force of this Regulation.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 November 1997.For the CommissionEmma BONINOMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 102, 19. 4. 1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 277, 10. 10. 1997, p. 2. +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +649,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3903/86 of 22 December 1986 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2730/79 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products and Regulation (EEC) No 798/80 laying down general rules on the advance payment of export refunds and positive monetary compensatory amounts in respect of agricultural products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2727/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1579/86 (2), and in particular Articles 16 (6) and 24 thereof, and the corresponding provisions in the other Regulations on the common organization of the markets in agricultural products,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2746/75 of 29 October 1975 laying down general rules for granting export refunds on cereals and criteria for fixing the amount of such refunds (3), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 8 (2) and Article 8 (3) thereof, and the corresponding provisions of Council Regulations 142/67/EEC (colza, rape and sunflower seeds) (4), 171/67/EEC (olive oil) (5), (EEC) No 766/68 (sugar) (6), (EEC) No 876/68 (milk and milk products) (7), (EEC) No 885/68 (beef/veal) (8), (EEC) No 2518/69 (fruit and vegetables) (9), (EEC) No 326/71 (raw tobacco) (10), (EEC) No 2743/75 (cereal-based compound feedingstuffs) (11), (EEC) No 2744/75 (products processed from cereals and from rice) (12), (EEC) No 2768/75 (pigmeat) (13), (EEC) No 2774/75 (eggs) (14), (EEC) No 2779/75 (poultrymeat) (15), (EEC) No 110/76 (fishery products) (16), (EEC) No 1431/76 (rice) (17), (EEC) No 519/77 (products processed from fruit and vegetables) (18) and (EEC) No 345/79 (wine) (19),Whereas the first subparagraph of Article 9 (1) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2730/79 (20), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2108/86 (21), lays down that the export refund is to be paid only upon proof being furnished that the product in question has actually left the geographical territory of the Community unaltered;Whereas, in order to avoid these provisions being applied in a divergent manner in the Community, it should be clearly stated that repackaging of products in bulk does not affect entitlement to the refund for the products in question where it does not result ina change of nomenclature; whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2730/79 and Commission Regulation (EEC) No 798/80 (22), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3445/85 (23), should therefore be amended accordingly;Whereas Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 2730/79 lays down that exporters may be exempted from furnishing proof that agricultural products have reached their destination where the refund does not exceed certain levels; whereas the purpose of this provision is to simplify the administrative work involved in the submission of the proof referred to in Article 20 of Regulation (EEC) No 2730/79; whereas experience in recent years has shown, however, that Article 23 has only been able to be applied to a very small percentage of the agricultural exports that gave rise to refunds; whereas, in order truly to facilitate the work of the competent authorities and traders concerned, the amounts in question should be doubled;Whereas it no longer seems appropriate to maintain the specific measures for products processed from fruit and vegetables;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinions of all the Management Committees concerned,. 1. The following subparagraph is hereby inserted after the second subparagraph of Article 9 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2730/79 and added to Article 11 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 798/80:'The same shall hold true as regards repackaging, provided that such repackaging does not result in a change in the nomenclature of the Common Customs Tariff or in the nomenclature used for refunds or for other export amounts. Such repackaging may only be carried out after prior notification to and in agreement with the customs authorities.'2. Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 2730/79 is hereby replaced by the following:'Article 231. Member States may exempt the exporter from furnishing the proof required under Article 20 other than the transport document, where the transaction concerned offers adequate assurances that the products in question will reach their destination and is the subject of an export declaration giving entitlement to a refund not exceeding:(a) 1 000 ECU in the case of products specified in Article 1 (2) (c) of Regulation 136/66/EEC;(b) 1 000 ECU in the case of products other than those referred to in (a) if the non-member country of destination lies within Europe;(c) 5 000 ECU in the case of products other than those referred to in (a), if the non-member country of destination lies outside Europe.2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, any monetary compensatory amounts, including the monetary coefficient, or accession compensatory amounts shall not be taken into account.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply to payments still outstanding at the time of entry into force of this Regulation.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 1986.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 281, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 139, 24. 5. 1986, p. 29.(3) OJ No L 281, 1. 11. 1975, p. 78.(4) OJ No L 125, 26. 6. 1967, p. 2461/67.(5) OJ No L 130, 28. 6. 1967, p. 2600/67.(6) OJ No L 143, 25. 6. 1968, p. 6.(7) OJ No L 155, 3. 7. 1968, p. 1.(8) OJ No L 156, 4. 7. 1968, p. 2.(9) OJ No L 318, 18. 12. 1969, p. 17.(10) OJ No L 39, 17. 2. 1971, p. 1.(11) OJ No L 281, 1. 11. 1975, p. 60.(12) OJ No L 281, 1. 11. 1975, p. 65.(13) OJ No L 282, 1. 11. 1975, p. 39.(14) OJ No L 282, 1. 11. 1975, p. 68.(15) OJ No L 282, 1. 11. 1975, p. 90.(16) OJ No L 20, 28. 1. 1976, p. 48.(17) OJ No L 166, 25. 6. 1976, p. 36.(18) OJ No L 73, 21. 3. 1977, p. 24.(19) OJ No L 54, 5. 3. 1979, p. 69.(20) OJ No L 317, 12. 12. 1979, p. 1.(21) OJ No L 182, 5. 7. 1986, p. 9.(22) OJ No L 87, 1. 4. 1980, p. 42.(23) OJ No L 328, 7. 12. 1985, p. 13. +",monetary compensatory amount;MCA;accession compensatory amount;compensatory amount;dismantling of MCA;agricultural product;farm product;transport document;TIR carnet;accompanying document;consignment note;way bill;export (EU);Community export;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;preparation for market,21 +4383,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1716/2006 of 20 November 2006 establishing a prohibition of fishing for Norway lobster in ICES zone VIII a, b, d, e by vessels flying the flag of Belgium. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 51/2006 of 22 December 2005 fixing for 2006 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2006.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2006.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2006 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 November 2006.For the CommissionJörgen HOLMQUISTDirector-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 768/2005 (OJ L 128, 21.5.2005, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 16, 20.1.2006, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1642/2006 (OJ L 308, 8.11.2006, p. 5).ANNEXNo 52Member State BelgiumStock NEP/8ABDE.Species Norway lobster (Nephros norvegicus)Zone VIII a, b, d, eDate 9 September 2006 +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;fishing area;fishing limits;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +18383,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2693/98 of 14 December 1998 authorising the conclusion of long-term private storage contracts for table wine, grape must, concentrated grape must and rectified concentrated grape must in respect of the 1998/99 wine year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organisation of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1627/98 (2), and in particular Articles 32(5) and 83 thereof,Whereas the forward estimate drawn up for the 1998/99 wine year indicates that the quantities of table wine available at the beginning of the wine year exceed by more than four months' supply those normally used up over the year; whereas the conditions for authorisation of long-term storage contracts specified in Article 32(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 are therefore met;Whereas the abovementioned forward estimate indicates the existence of surpluses of all types of table wine and of table wines which stand in close economic relationship to those types of table wine; whereas it is necessary by the same token to open this possibility for grape must, concentrated grape must and rectified concentrated grape must;Whereas the market for must and concentrated must for grape juice production is expanding and to promote uses of vine products other than winemaking permission should be granted for must and concentrated grape must placed under a storage contract covered by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1059/83 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1262/96 (4), that is intended for grape juice production to be sold from the fifth month of the contract onwards on simple notification by the producer to the intervention agency; whereas to promote export of these products this same possibility should apply;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. During the period 16 December 1998 to 15 February 1999, long-term private storage contracts may be concluded, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 1059/83, for:- table wines, provided that the conditions of Article 6(3) of that Regulation are met, and- grape must, concentrated grape must and rectified concentrated grape must. The minimum quality conditions that must be met by table wines which may be covered by a storage contract shall be as set out in the Annex hereto.By derogation to Article 6(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1059/83, table wines produced in Portugal must have a reduced sugar level not greater than 4 grams per litre. Producers who, within the limits laid down in the first subparagraph of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1059/83, wish to conclude a long-term storage contract for a table wine shall, when submitting applications for conclusion of a contract, advise the intervention agency of the total quantity of table wine they have produced during the current wine year.For this purpose producers shall submit a copy of the production declaration(s) drawn up pursuant to Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1294/96 (5). 1. For the 1998/99 wine year, producers who have not applied for an advance pursuant to Article 14(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1059/83 may, from the first day of the fifth month of storage onwards, sell the grape must or concentrated grape must in question for exportation or for production of grape juice.2. In such cases producers shall inform the intervention agency in accordance with the terms of Article 1a of Regulation (EEC) No 1059/83.The intervention agency shall check that the must or concentrated grape must is turned into grape juice or exported. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ L 210, 28. 7. 1998, p. 8.(3) OJ L 116, 30. 4. 1983, p. 77.(4) OJ L 163, 2. 7. 1996, p. 18.(5) OJ L 166, 5. 7. 1996, p. 14.ANNEXMINIMUM QUALITY CONDITIONS FOR TABLE WINES>TABLE>>TABLE>RosĂŠ wines must comply with the conditions laid down above for red wines except as regards their sulphur dioxide content to which the same maximums as those fixed for white wines apply.Conditions (a) and (c) do not apply to table wines of types R III, A II and A III. +",contract;conclusion of a contract;contract law;contractual agreement;contractual commitment;law of contract;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;product quality;quality criterion;private stock;table wine;ordinary wine;wine for direct consumption;marketing year;agricultural year,21 +8879,"91/341/EEC: Council Decision of 20 June 1991 on the adoption of a programme of Community action on the subject of the vocational training of customs officials (Matthaeus programme). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),In cooperation with the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas the establishment of the internal market necessitates a new definition of the role of Community customs officials in ensuring the proper functioning of the Customs Union;Whereas this role will, in future, focus on the uniform application of customs legislation at the Community's external borders, which is a prerequisite for the execution of the various Community policies governing foreign trade;Whereas it must be ensured that the abolition of internal borders does not give rise to distortions in competition, deflection of trade or increased risk of fraud; whereas it is consequently necessary to stimulate intensive and ongoing cooperation at all administrative levels in the customs services with a view to preparing them for working together within the framework of the internal market;Whereas what is involved is an improvement in the effectiveness of the Customs Union as provided for in Article 9 of the Treaty;Whereas this improvement will be achieved through optimizing the use of human resources in the Member States and therefore through suitable vocational training;Whereas the measures taken in this sphere by each of the national administrations are not sufficient to achieve the objective pursued; whereas it is consequently essential to reinforce national efforts through joint action to increase the awareness of customs officials of the increasingly Community dimension of their task and of the need to work together closely;Whereas a greater awareness of the principles and procedures to be applied in Member States can only increase the degree of harmonization of customs practice within the Community and help to create the necessary climate of mutual confidence;Whereas the implementation of a large-scale programme of training for customs officials (Matthaeus programme) constitutes one of the most appropriate ways to achieve this result;Whereas the Commission adopted a training programme for 1990 based on the exchange of customs officials between national administrations (pilot project); whereas the aim of this programme was to collect useful material to allow the implementation of a more ambitious training programme extending over several years and supplemented by other training measures;Whereas the experience acquired during the pilot project showed the need for officials to be operational in their workplace; whereas this requirement will be met only if the exchange officials have sufficient knowledge of the language of the host country; whereas, for this purpose, it is essential that the national administrations organize intensive language courses for their officials who are likely to participate in the Matthaeus programme; whereas these courses must be of an ongoing nature and cover all the official Community languages;Whereas courses in the less widely-spoken Community languages may be organized in the Member State concerned by the Commission with the assistance of the customs administration of that Member State;Whereas, equally, the essential requirement of making customs officials operational in the host services can be achieved only if exchange officials are able to perform the formalities involved in the duties entrusted to them; whereas this condition should be subject to certain restrictions in order to take account of the specific requirements of the legal system of each Member State; whereas it should, consequently, be ensured that exchange officials have the same legal status as national officials where, in performing their duties, their civil liability is put at issue by a third party; whereas in these circumstances it appears necessary for exchange officials to be bound by the same rules of professional secrecy as national officials;Whereas the number of officials undergoing an exchange must, as far as possible, be increased each year on the basis of the number of places available;Whereas training measures supplementary to the exchange of customs officials between administrations are essential to the achievement of the objective sought; whereas these measures may involve training seminars and the implementation of common training programmes to be taught in Member States' customs schools; whereas consideration must also be given to the creation of a joint training centre for customs officials of the Community;Whereas seminars form an ideal forum for the exchange of ideas between Community customs officials; whereas, in these seminars, suggestions may emerge which could improve the legal instruments in force and harmonize work methods in each administration;Whereas the said seminars should concern those customs officials who belong, as far as may be required, to all categories and especially trainers in customs schools, officials responsible for implementing Community law and officials responsible for combating all types of fraud;Whereas the establishment of common training programmes constitutes a suitable means of providing officials with identical training throughout the Community; whereas these programmes should focus on the teaching of Community law as well as on the study of Community institutions and their foundations, since customs officials will increasingly have to integrate the Community and national aspects of their work;Whereas the implementation of these common programmes can be accomplished only if Member States provide the necessary facilities on their territories;Whereas, for the implementation of the Matthaeus programme, the sharing of expenses under the programme between the Commission and the Member States should be determined; whereas, consequently, expenses could be shared by assigning those relating to the language training of their officials to the Member States and the travel and subsistence expenses of officials participating in the exchanges and of officials required to attend seminars in Member States other than their own to the Commission;Whereas it is necessary to ensure the uniform application of this Decision and, for that purpose, to provide for a Community procedure for the enactment of implementing rules; whereas a committee should be set up to provide a forum for close and effective cooperation between the Member States and the Commission in this field;Whereas this programme covers certain aspects which, to date, have not been included within the customary framework of collaboration and administrative assistance; whereas these aspects of the programme may contribute, in close liaison with the vocational training objectives, to the harmonious development of economic activities throughout the Community,. This Decision establishes the Community action programme for the vocational training of customs officials of national administrations (the Matthaeus programme). For the purposes of this Decision:(a) 'exchange official' shall mean an official of a Member State required to perform the duties entrusted to him in a customs service situated in another Member State;(b) 'host service' shall mean the customs service in which the exchange official is required to perform his duties;(c) 'donor service' shall mean the customs service in which the exchange official normally performs his duties. The objectives of the Matthaeus programme shall be:(a) to prepare customs officials of Member States for the implications of the internal market with a view to the uniform application of Community regulations at the external borders of the Community;(b) to increase awareness in the customs services that, in the internal market, they will be required to work increasingly on behalf of the Community as a whole;(c) to provide supplementary, adapted vocational training to the greatest possible number of customs officials;(d) to utilize to maximum advantage the know-how of customs services in the Community through greater mobility of staff and thus to improve the management of the Customs Union and the application of the fiscal provisions relating to imports and exports;(e) to stimulate intensive and ongoing cooperation at all levels of the relevant administrations with a view to preparing them for working together within the context of the internal market. The Matthaeus programme shall comprise the following training measures:(a) exchanges of customs officials between national administrations, in accordance with Article 5 and Annex I;(b) training seminars for customs officials, especially trainers in customs schools, officials responsible for implementing Community law and officials responsible for combating all types of fraud; details of the way in which these seminars are to be conducted are given in Annex II;(c) the implementation in Member States' customs schools of common vocational training programmes, in accordance with Annex III;(d) the organization of language training courses in the Member States for exchange officials, in accordance with Article 6. 1. Member States shall take the necessary steps to enable exchange officials to be operational in the host service.To this end, exchange officials shall be authorized to carry out the formalities relating to the duties entrusted to them.2. If circumstances so require, and, in particular, in order to take account of the specific requirements of the legal system of each Member State, the competent authorities in the Member States may limit the authorization referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1.3. During the period of the exchange, the civil liability of the exchange official during the performance of his duties shall be assimilated to that of the national officials in the host service.4. Exchange officials shall be bound by the same rules of professional secrecy as national officials. 1. Member States shall establish language training for their officials who are likely to participate in the exchanges referred to in Article 4 (a).This training must be of an intensive and ongoing nature. It must cover all official Community languages.2. Acting on its own initiative or at the request of Member States, the Commission may organize language training in the less widely-spoken official languages of the Community in the Member States in which they are used. 1. The expenses arising from the measures taken in Article 4 shall be shared between the Commission and the Member States as provided for in paragraphs 2 and 3.2. The Commission shall pay the travel and subsistence expenses for exchanges of customs officials between national administrations as provided for in Article 4 (a).The Commission shall also pay the travel and subsistence expenses of officials participating in the seminars referred to in Article 4 (b), when the officials are required to travel to a Member State other than their own.3. Member States shall pay the expenses relating to the language training of their staff as provided for in Article 6. The annual budget appropriations for the measures provided for in the programme shall be adopted in the context of the budgetary procedure and in compliance with the relevant financial perspective. In carrying out its tasks, the Commission shall be assisted by a committee composed of the representatives of the Member States and chaired by the representative of the Commission.The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The chairman shall not vote.The Commission shall adopt measures which shall apply immediately. However, if these measures are not in accordance with the opinion of the committee, they shall be communicated by the Commission to the Council forthwith.In that event, the Commission may defer application of the measures which it has decided for a period of not more than one month from the date of such communication.The Council, acting by a qualified majority, may take a different decision within the time limit referred to in the fourth subparagraph. 01. The Matthaeus programme shall be multiannual.2. The Commission shall submit an annual report on the implementation of the Matthaeus programme to the European Parliament and to the Council. 1Before 1 July 1993, the Commission shall submit a report on the experience acquired in implementing the Matthaeus programme to the European Parliament and to the Council, accompanied, if appropriate, by a proposal for its adaptation. 2This Decision shall be applicable from 1 January 1991. 3This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 20 June 1991. For the CouncilThe PresidentR. GOEBBELS(1) OJ No C 13, 19. 1. 1991, p. 12. (2) OJ No C 106, 22. 4. 1991, p. 90 and Decision of June 1991 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ No C 102, 18. 4. 1991, p. 5.ANNEX IEXCHANGE OF CUSTOMS OFFICIALS BETWEEN NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIONS1. The exchange of officials covers: trainers in Member States' customs schools, heads of customs offices, officials responsible for implementing Community law and officials responsible for combating fraud.2. The exchange of officials is based on the principle of twinning. Twinning consists of the exchange between customs services of a number of officials performing similar duties and tasks.Exceptions to the twinning rule may be authorized in particular for officials responsible for combating fraud.3. Exchange officials should have a good knowledge of the language of the country in which the host service is situated.Exceptions may be made to this rule in duly justified cases.4. Each Member State will be required to exchange its officials participating in the exchange scheme with all other Member States in the Community.5. The duration of the exchanges will be fixed taking into account the requirements of the host and donor services as well as the nature of the duties and the grades of the exchange officials.6. Member States must inform the Commission at regular intervals of the nature of their language training and their expenditure thereon.ANNEX IITRAINING SEMINARS1. Training seminars for trainers in Member States' customs schoolsThese seminars will be organized by the Commission departments in collaboration with the relevant national administrations.They will cover specific topics to be determined beforehand.There will be an exchange of views on teaching methods, educational approaches and on the material used, resulting in a closer alignment and improvement of education methods and criteria within the Community.These seminars may be conducted by university professors, representatives from business circles, national administrations and Community institutions.2. Training seminars for officials responsible for implementing Community law and combating fraudOfficials participating in the seminars will be chosen on the basis of their experience in the field covered.The topics will cover problems encountered by officials in implementing Community law.A special place will be devoted to combating fraud.If the nature of the proposed topics allows, business and university circles may be called to attend or, where appropriate, speak.ANNEX IIIImplementation of common vocational training programmes in Member States' customs schools1. A common training programme for customs officials will be established according to the procedure laid down in Article 9.This programme will comprise the study of:(a) the European Communities and their foundations;(b) Community customs law;(c) common policies;(d) principles of community taxation policy;(e) certain international organizations (GATT, CCD, etc.).2. The common training programme will be implemented in the Member States' customs schools. The Member States must provide the necessary facilities for this purpose.3. The common programme will be taught over a period of time. Each administration will implement the programme according to its own procedures.4. Each customs school will decide on the time to be allocated to the various subjects envisaged in the light of its particular requirements.5. The educational material of each customs school may be made available to other schools.The Commission may also provide educational material for the customs schools, should the need arise.6. Trainers will be required to give instruction in the customs schools of several Member States. Using its officials, the Commission will also participate in the teaching of certain disciplines.7. Specific common further training and specialized programmes will be prepared according to the procedure laid down in Article 9. These programmes will be for those officials who already have professional experience. +",civil servant;senior official;vocational training;distance training;e-training;manpower training;pre-vocational training;sandwich training;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;single market;Community internal market;EC internal market;EU single market;customs;border post;customs zone;customs-house;frontier post,21 +38907,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1107/2010 of 30 November 2010 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Pimiento de Gernika or Gernikako Piperra (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Spain’s application to register the name ‘Pimiento de Gernika’ or ‘Gernikako Piperra’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no objections within the meaning of Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 were received by the Commission, this name should be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 November 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 94, 14.4.2010, p. 23.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedSPAINPimiento de Gernika or Gernikako Piperra (PGI) +",location of production;location of agricultural production;Basque Country;Autonomous Community of the Basque country;agricultural product;farm product;product quality;quality criterion;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;mode of production,21 +3482,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 481/2003 of 17 March 2003 on the supply of vegetable oil as food aid. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96 of 27 June 1996 on food-aid policy and food-aid management and special operations in support of food security(1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1726/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council(2), and in particular Article 24(1)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) The abovementioned Regulation lays down the list of countries and organisations eligible for Community aid and specifies the general criteria on the transport of food aid beyond the fob stage.(2) Following the taking of a number of decisions on the allocation of food aid, the Commission has allocated vegetable oil to certain beneficiaries.(3) It is necessary to make these supplies in accordance with the rules laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2519/97 of 16 December 1997 laying down general rules for the mobilisation of products to be supplied under Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96 as Community food aid(3). It is necessary to specify the time limits and conditions of supply to determine the resultant costs.(4) In order to ensure that the supplies are carried out for a given lot, provision should be made for tenderers to be able to mobilise either rapeseed oil or sunflower oil. The contract for the supply of each such lot is to be awarded to the tenderer submitting the lowest tender,. Vegetable oil shall be mobilised in the Community, as Community food aid for supply to the recipient listed in the Annex, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2519/97 and under the conditions set out in the Annex.The supply shall cover the mobilisation of vegetable oil produced in the Community. Mobilisation may not involve a product manufactured and/or packaged under inward processing arrangements.Tenders shall cover either rapeseed oil or sunflower oil. Tenders shall be rejected unless they specify the type of oil to which they relate.The tenderer is deemed to have noted and accepted all the general and specific conditions applicable. Any other condition or reservation included in his tender is deemed unwritten. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 March 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 166, 5.7.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 234, 1.9.2001, p. 10.(3) OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 23.ANNEXLOT A1. Action No: 82/022. Beneficiary(2): EuronAid, PO Box 12, 2501 CA Den Haag, Nederland tel.: (31-70) 33 05 757; fax: 36 41 701; telex: 30960 EURON NL3. Beneficiary's representative: to be designated by the beneficiary4. Country of destination: Madagascar5. Product to be mobilised: refined rapeseed oil or refined sunflower oil6. Total quantity (tonnes net): 445,57. Number of lots: 18. Characteristics and quality of the product(3)(4)(6): see OJ C 312, 31.10.2000, p. 1 (D.1 or D.2)9. Packaging(7): see OJ C 267, 13.9.1996, p. 1 (10.8 A, B and C.2)Weight of the empty container: 135 g minimum10. Labelling or marking(5): see OJ C 114, 29.4.1991, p. 1 (III.A.(3))- language to be used for the markings: French- supplementary markings: -11. Method of mobilisation of the product: the Community marketThe mobilisation may not involve a product manufactured and/or packaged under inward-processing arrangements.12. Specified delivery stage(8): free at port of shipment13. Alternative delivery stage: -14. a) Port of shipment: -b) Loading address: -:15. Port of landing: -16. Place of destination: - port or warehouse of transit: -- overland transport route: -17. Period or deadline of supply at the specified stage: - first deadline: 28.4 to 18.5.2003- second deadline: 12 to 31.5.200318. Period or deadline of supply at the alternative stage: - first deadline: -- second deadline: -19. Deadline for the submission of tenders (at 12 noon, Brussels time): - first deadline: 1.4.2003- second deadline: 15.4.200320. Amount of tendering guarantee: EUR 15 per tonne21. Address for submission of tenders and tendering guarantees(1): M. Vestergaard, European Commission, Bureau: L130 7/46, B - 1049 Brussels; telex: 25670 AGREC B; fax: (32-2) 296 70 03/296 70 0422. Export refund: -Before the Commission can award the supply contract, it needs various items of information about the tenderer concerned (in particular the bank account to be credited). These details are contained in a form available on the Internet at the following website:http://europa.eu.int/comm/budget/ execution/ftiers_fr.htm.If these details are missing, the tenderer designated as the supplier may not invoke the time limit for notification referred to in Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2519/97.You should therefore include the above form with your bid after filling in the required details.Notes:(1) Supplementary information: Torben Vestergaard (tel. (32-2) 299 30 50; fax (32-2) 296 20 05).(2) The supplier shall contact the beneficiary or its representative as soon as possible to establish which consignment documents are required.(3) The supplier shall deliver to the beneficiary a certificate from an official entity certifying that for the product to be delivered the standards applicable, relative to nuclear radiation, in the Member State concerned, have not been exceeded. The radioactivity certificate must indicate the caesium-134 and -137 and iodine-131 levels.(4) The supplier shall supply to the beneficiary or its representative, on delivery, the following document:- health certificate.(5) Notwithstanding OJ C 114, 29.4.1991, point III.A(3)(c) is replaced by the following: ""the words 'European Community'"".The containers may be marked by the application of labels.(6) Tenders shall be rejected unless they specify the type of oil to which they relate.(7) Shipment to take place in 20-foot containers, condition FCL/FCL.The supplier shall be responsible for the cost of making the container available in the stack position at the container terminal at the port of shipment. The beneficiary shall be responsible for all subsequent loading costs, including the cost of moving the containers from the container terminal.The supplier has to submit to the beneficiary's agent a complete packing list of each container, specifying the number of cans belonging to each action number as specified in the invitation to tender.The supplier has to seal each container with a numbered locktainer (Oneseal, Sysko, Locktainer 180 or a similar high-security seal) the number of which is to be provided to the beneficiary's representative.(8) The tenderer's attention is drawn to the second subparagraph of Article 7(6) of Regulation (EC) No 2519/97. +",vegetable oil;castor oil;colza oil;nut oil;palm oil;rape-seed oil;sesame oil;Madagascar;Malagasy Republic;Republic of Madagascar;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;sunflower seed oil;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;food aid,21 +36740,"2009/931/EC: Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (1), and in particular point 28 thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2), and in particular Article 12(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide additional support to redundant workers who suffer from the consequences of major structural changes in world trade patterns and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.(2) The scope of the EGF was broadened for applications submitted from 1 May 2009 to include support for workers made redundant as a result of the global financial and economic crisis.(3) The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 allows the mobilisation of the EGF within the annual ceiling of EUR 500 million.(4) Belgium submitted two applications to mobilise the EGF, in respect of redundancies in the textiles sector, on 5 May 2009. These applications comply with the requirements for determining the financial contributions as laid down in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006, therefore the Commission proposes to deploy an amount of EUR 9 198 874.(5) Ireland submitted an application to mobilise the EGF, in respect of redundancies in the computer manufacturing industry, on 29 June 2009. This application complies with the requirements for determining the financial contributions as laid down in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006, therefore the Commission proposes to deploy an amount of EUR 14 831 050.(6) The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution for the applications submitted by Belgium and Ireland,. For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2009, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 24 029 924 in commitment and payment appropriations. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Strasbourg, 25 November 2009.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. BUZEKFor the CouncilThe PresidentÅ. TORSTENSSON(1)  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1. +",financial management;textile industry;embroidery;knitting;sewing;spinning;textile production;weaving;dismissal;firing;reintegration into working life;professional reintegration;reintegration into the labour market;return to employment;return to the labour market;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium;general budget (EU);EC general budget;European Globalisation Adjustment Fund;EGF,21 +36534,"2009/474/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of 9 June 2009 appointing a Judge to the European Union Civil Service Tribunal. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 225a thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 140b thereof,Whereas:(1) The European Union Civil Service Tribunal (hereinafter referred to as the Civil Service Tribunal) was established by Council Decision 2004/752/EC, Euratom (1). To that end, that Decision added an Annex to the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice (hereinafter referred to as Annex I to the Statute of the Court of Justice).(2) By Decision 2005/150/EC, Euratom (2), the Council determined the conditions and arrangements governing the submission and processing of applications for appointment as a judge of the Civil Service Tribunal, as provided for in Article 3(2) of Annex I to the Statute of the Court of Justice.(3) By Decision 2005/49/EC, Euratom (3), the Council determined the operating rules of the committee provided for in Article 3(3) of Annex I to the Statute of the Court of Justice, (hereinafter referred to as the Committee).(4) Pursuant to the resignation of one of the Judges of the Civil Service Tribunal, a public call for applications for the appointment of a judge to the Civil Service Tribunal for the period from 1 September 2009 to 31 August 2015 was published on 6 March 2009 (4).(5) The Committee met on 26 March, on 7 May and on 25 and 26 May 2009. On completion of its discussions, it finalised the opinion and list provided for in Article 3(4) of Annex I to the Statute of the Court of Justice.(6) Under the fourth paragraph of Article 225a of the EC Treaty and the fourth paragraph of Article 140b of the EAEC Treaty, Judges of the Civil Service Tribunal are appointed by the Council.(7) Accordingly, it is appropriate to appoint one of the persons included on the list provided for in Article 3(4) of Annex I to the Statute of the Court of Justice, ensuring a balanced composition of the Tribunal on as broad a geographical basis as possible from among nationals of the Member States and with respect to the national legal systems represented, as provided for in Article 3(1) of Annex I to the Statute of the Court of Justice,. Maria Isabel ROFES i PUJOL is hereby appointed Judge to the European Union Civil Service Tribunal for a period of six years, from 1 September 2009 to 31 August 2015. This Decision shall take effect on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Luxembourg, 9 June 2009.For the CouncilThe PresidentE. JANOTA(1)  OJ L 333, 9.11.2004, p. 7.(2)  OJ L 50, 23.2.2005, p. 7.(3)  OJ L 21, 25.1.2005, p. 13.(4)  OJ C 53, 6.3.2009, p. 15. +",Court of Justice of the European Union;CJEC;CJEU;Community court;Court of Justice of the European Communities;Court of Justice of the European Union (institution);EC Court of Justice;European Court of Justice;European Community;EEC;European Economic Community;EAEC;Euratom;European Atomic Energy Community;Civil Service Tribunal;European Civil Service Tribunal;European Union Civil Service Tribunal;appointment of members;designation of members;resignation of members;term of office of members,21 +17174,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2503/97 of 15 December 1997 adjusting the maximum annual fishing effort for certain fisheries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2027/95 of 15 June 1995 establishing a system for the management of fishing effort relating to certain Community fishing areas and resources (1), and in particular the second indent of Article 4 thereof,Whereas the second indent of Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 2027/95 provides that the Commission, at the request of a Member State, shall take appropriate measures so that the Member State in question can fish its quotas in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 6 (2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 685/95 of 27 March 1995 on the management of fishing effort relating to certain Community fishing areas and resources (2);Whereas Germany has asked the Commission to adjust the maximum annual fishing effort, for 1997, granted to its vessels in respect of certain quotas which are allocated to it under Council Regulation (EC) No 390/97 of 20 December 1996 fixing for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks the total allowable catches for 1997 and certain conditions under which they may be fished (3), as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1974/97 of 7 October 1997 (4);Whereas this Regulation shall immediately enter into force in order to allow Germany to fish its quota;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,. The maximum annual fishing effort for Germany in respect of demersal species using fixed gear, as referred to in Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2027/95, is amended, for 1997, as laid down in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 December 1997.For the CommissionEmma BONINOMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 199, 24. 8. 1995, p. 1.(2) OJ L 71, 31. 3. 1995, p. 5.(3) OJ L 66, 6. 3. 1997, p. 1.(4) OJ L 278, 11. 10. 1997, p. 1.ANNEX>TABLE> +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing vessel;factory ship;fishing boat;transport vessel;trawler,21 +44605,"Regulation (EU) No 1383/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2014 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 55/2008 introducing autonomous trade preferences for the Republic of Moldova. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (1),Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 55/2008 (2) established a specific scheme of autonomous trade preferences for the Republic of Moldova. That scheme gives all products originating in the Republic of Moldova free access to the Union market, except for certain agricultural products listed in Annex I to that Regulation for which limited concessions have been granted either in the form of exemption from customs duties within the limit of tariff quotas or of reduction of customs duties.(2) In the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the EU-Moldova ENP Action Plan and the Eastern Partnership, the Republic of Moldova has adopted an ambitious agenda for political association and further economic integration with the Union. The Republic of Moldova has also already made strong progress on regulatory approximation leading to convergence with Union laws and standards.(3) The Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part (3) (the Association Agreement), including the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), was signed on 27 June 2014 and the provisional application was effective from 1 September 2014.(4) The specific scheme of autonomous trade preferences will continue to apply until 31 December 2015.(5) In order to support the efforts of the Republic of Moldova in accordance with the objectives set out in the ENP, the Eastern Partnership and the Association Agreement, and to provide an attractive and reliable market for its exports of fresh apples, fresh plums and fresh table grapes, further concessions should be made for the import of those products from the Republic of Moldova into the Union, on the basis of duty free tariff quotas.(6) It is also necessary to amend certain CN codes in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 55/2008 in order to reflect the amendments introduced in Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (4) by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1001/2013 (5).(7) In order to allow the operators to benefit from those further concessions as soon as possible, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.(8) In view of the seasonal production peak of those products, it is appropriate to apply the further concessions from 1 August 2014.(9) Regulation (EC) No 55/2008 should therefore be amended accordingly,. In Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 55/2008, Table 1 is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 August 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 2014.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentM. SCHULZFor the CouncilThe PresidentS. GOZI(1)  Position of the European Parliament of 17 December 2014 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and decision of the Council of 18 December 2014.(2)  Council Regulation (EC) No 55/2008 of 21 January 2008 introducing autonomous trade preferences for the Republic of Moldova and amending Regulation (EC) No 980/2005 and Commission Decision 2005/924/EC (OJ L 20, 24.1.2008, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 260, 30.8.2014, p. 4.(4)  Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).(5)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1001/2013 of 4 October 2013 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 290, 31.10.2013, p. 1).ANNEX‘1.   PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO ANNUAL DUTY FREE TARIFF QUOTASOrder No CN Code Description 2008 (1) 2009 (1) 2010 (1) 2011 (1) 2012 (1) 2013 (1) 2014 (1) 2015 (1)09.0504 0201 to 0204 Fresh, chilled and frozen meat of bovine animals, swine and sheep and goats 3 000 (2) 3 000 (2) 4 000 (2) 4 000 (2) 4 000 (2) 4 000 (2) 4 000 (2) 4 000 (2)09.0505 ex 0207 Meat and edible offal of the poultry of heading 0105, fresh, chilled or frozen, other than fatty livers of subheading 0207 43 400 (2) 400 (2) 500 (2) 500 (2) 500 (2) 500 (2) 500 (2) 500 (2)09.0506 ex 0210 Meat and edible meat offal of swine and bovine animals, salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal of domestic swine and bovine animals 400 (2) 400 (2) 500 (2) 500 (2) 500 (2) 500 (2) 500 (2) 500 (2)09.4210 0401 to 0406 Dairy products 1 000 (2) 1 000 (2) 1 500 (2) 1 500 (2) 1 500 (2) 1 500 (2) 1 500 (2) 1 500 (2)09.0507 0407 00 Birds’ eggs, in shells 90 (3) 95 (3) 100 (3) 110 (3) 120 (3) 120 (3) 120 (3) 120 (3)09.0508 ex 0408 Birds’ eggs, not in shells, and egg yolks, other than those unfit for human consumption 200 (2) 200 (2) 300 (2) 300 (2) 300 (2) 300 (2) 300 (2) 300 (2)09.0515 0806 10 10 Fresh table grapes — — — — — — 10 000 (2) (4) 10 000 (2)09.0516 0808 10 80 Fresh apples (at the exception of cider apples, in bulk, from 16 September to 15 December) — — — — — — 40 000 (2) (4) 40 000 (2)09.0517 0809 40 05 Fresh plums — — — — — — 10 000 (2) (4) 10 000 (2)09.0509 1001 91 20 Other spelt (other than spelt for sowing), common wheat and meslin 25 000 (2) 30 000 (2) 35 000 (2) 40 000 (2) 50 000 (2) 55 000 (2) 60 000 (2) 65 000 (2)09.0510 1003 90 00 Barley 20 000 (2) 25 000 (2) 30 000 (2) 35 000 (2) 45 000 (2) 50 000 (2) 55 000 (2) 60 000 (2)09.0511 1005 90 Maize 15 000 (2) 20 000 (2) 25 000 (2) 30 000 (2) 40 000 (2) 45 000 (2) 50 000 (2) 55 000 (2)09.0512 1601 00 91 and 1601 00 99 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products 500 (2) 500 (2) 600 (2) 600 (2) 600 (2) 600 (2) 600 (2) 600 (2)ex 1602 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood:— of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, uncooked,— of domestic swine,— of bovine animals, uncooked09.0513 1701 99 10 White Sugar 15 000 (2) 18 000 (2) 26 000 (2) 34 000 (2) 34 000 (2) 34 000 (2) 34 000 (2) 34 000 (2)(1)  From 1 January until 31 December, except for 2008, for which the tariff quotas apply from the first day of application of the Regulation until 31 December.(2)  Tonnes (net weight).(3)  Million units.(4)  For 2014, the tariff quota applies from 1 August until 31 December.’ +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;free-trade agreement;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import (EU);Community import;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;Moldova;Republic of Moldova;European neighbourhood policy;ENP,21 +12135,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 3627/93 of 28 December 1993 concerning the stopping of fishing for Atlantic redfish by vessels flying the flag of a Member State. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2241/87 of 23 July 1987 establishing certain control measures for fishing activities (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3483/88 (2), and in particular Article 11 (3) thereof,Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 3927/92 of 20 December 1992 fixing catch possibilities for 1993 for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks in the Regulatory Area as defined in the NAFO Convention (3), provides for Atlantic redfish quotas for 1993;Whereas, in order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quantitative limitations on catches of stocks subject to quotas, it is necessary for the Commission to fix the date by which catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated;Whereas, according to the information communicated to the Commission, catches of Atlantic redfish in the waters of NAFO zone 3 M by vessels flying the flag of a Member State or registered in a Member State have reached the quota allocated for 1993,. Catches of Atlantic redfish in the waters of NAFO zone 3 M by vessels flying the flag of a Member State or registered in a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated to the Community for 1993.Fishing for Atlantic redfish in the waters of NAFO zone 3 M by vessels flying the flag of a Member State or registered in a Member State is prohibited, as well as the retention on board, the transhipment and the landing of such stock captured by the abovementioned vessels after the date of entry into force of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 December 1993.For the CommissionKarel VAN MIERTMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 207, 29. 7. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 306, 11. 11. 1988, p. 2.(3) OJ No L 397, 31. 12. 1992, p. 67. +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +39093,"2011/154/EU: Commission Decision of 9 March 2011 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain stainless steel bars originating in India. Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 of 30 November 2009 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (the ‘basic Regulation’), and in particular Article 9 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A.   PROCEDURE(1) On 15 February 2010, the European Commission (‘Commission’) received a complaint concerning the alleged injurious dumping of certain stainless steel bars originating in India.(2) The complaint was lodged by the European Federation of Iron and Steel Industries (‘Eurofer’) on behalf of producers representing a major proportion, in this case more than 25 % of total Union production of certain stainless steel bars pursuant to Articles 4(1) and 5(4) of the basic Regulation.(3) The complaint contained prima facie evidence of the existence of dumping, and of material injury resulting therefrom, which was considered sufficient to justify the initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding.(4) The Commission, after consultation of the Advisory Committee, by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2), accordingly initiated an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Union of certain stainless steel bars originating in India, currently falling within CN codes 7222��20 21, 7222 20 29, 7222 20 31, 7222 20 39, 7222 20 81 and 7222 20 89.(5) On the same day, the Commission initiated an anti-subsidy proceeding concerning imports into the Union of certain stainless steel bars originating in India (3).(6) The Commission sent questionnaires to the Union industry and to any known association of producers in the Union, to the exporters/producers in the country concerned, to any association of exporters/producers, to the importers, to any known association of importers, and to the authorities of the country concerned. Interested parties were given the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing within the time limit set out in the notice of initiation.B.   WITHDRAWAL OF THE COMPLAINT AND TERMINATION OF THE PROCEEDING(7) By its letter of 23 November 2010 to the Commission, Eurofer formally withdrew its complaint regarding the anti-dumping proceeding.(8) In accordance with Article 9(1) of the basic Regulation, the proceeding may be terminated where the complaint is withdrawn, unless such termination would not be in the Union interest.(9) The Commission considered that the present proceeding should be terminated since the investigation had not brought to light any considerations showing that such termination would not be in the Union interest. Interested parties were informed accordingly and were given the opportunity to comment. No comments were received indicating that such termination would not be in the Union interest.(10) The Commission therefore concludes that the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Union of certain stainless steel bars originating in India should be terminated,. The anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain stainless steel bars originating in India, currently falling within CN codes 7222 20 21, 7222 20 29, 7222 20 31, 7222 20 39, 7222 20 81 and 7222 20 89, is hereby terminated. This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 9 March 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 51.(2)  OJ C 87 A, 1.4.2010, p. 1.(3)  OJ C 87, 1.4.2010, p. 17. +",import;India;Republic of India;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;bar;steel;alloy steel;crude steel;fine steel;rolled steel;stainless steel;structural steel;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty,21 +8528,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2602/90 of 7 September 1990 laying down detailed rules concerning citrus fruit producers' organizations. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1193/90 (2), and in particular Article 13b (3) thereof,Whereas Article 13a of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 provides that, in order to be recognized, citrus fruit producers' organizations must meet additional conditions, with a view to making up for the structural shortcomings of the market; whereas those conditions are designed to provide reasonable assurance that these organizations, by virtue of their size, the length of time they have been in operation, their constitution and the way in which they function, will contribute to the improvements sought in the conditions in which citrus fruits are produced and marketed;Whereas these requirements, which are intended to ensure that producers' organizations have a minimum level of stability and economic activity, particularly as regards the number of members and volume of production, must be determined in the light of the structural diversity of the producer regions in the south of the Community;Whereas, also for the purpose of stability and effectiveness, it is necessary to specify, first, the means and facilities which producers' organizations must place at the disposal of their members and, secondly, the type of rules which such organizations must adopt and impose on their members in order to achieve the objectives of groups recognized pursuant to Community rules;Whereas the implementation of the specific measures adopted by the Council, together with those in this Regulation, implies a strict obligation for producers' organizations to transmit detailed and exact information at given intervals to the authority designated by the Member State, in order to enable the latter to monitor the execution of undertakings made by producers' organizations with a view to recognition; whereas the checks to be carried out by the Member States and the communications for monitoring the application of the abovementioned provisions should be specified;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. Member States shall grant recognition to citrus fruit producers' organizations which comply with Articles 13 and 13a of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 and the provisions of this Regulation.'Citrus fruit producers' organizations' means organizations of producers whose citrus fruit production is relatively more important than the production of any other type of fruit and vegetable. 1. The minimum volume of marketable citrus fruit and the minimum number of members which producers' organizations must have pursuant to Article 13a (1) (a) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 shall be as set out in Annex I.2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, the production to be taken into account shall be the average citrus fruit production marketed by all the member producers during the three marketing years prior to recognition. The necessary means to attain the objectives referred to in Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 shall include at least facilities for:- sorting, sizing and market preparation, with a capacity appropriate to the volume of citrus fruit production delivered by members,- the administration of technical and commercial activity,- centralized bookkeeping. 1. Producers' organizations shall provide proof of the existence of the intervention fund provided for in the last subparagraph of Article 15 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 for financing withdrawal operations; such proof may be provided by the notification of a bank account reserved for such operations.2. Producers' organizations shall provide proof of the existence of a financial reserve to guarantee their functioning. For the admission of new members, the rules of association of producers' organizations shall include the following requirements:1. new memberships must take effect from the beginning of a marketing year only;2. new members must be accepted on the basis of the organization's actual or foreseeable marketing capacity;3. each member must undertake to belong to the producers' organization for at least three years, and must give at least 12 months' written notice prior to resignation, which may take effect only at the end of a marketing year;4. each member must undertake to comply with the obligations imposed by the producers' organization. 1. The rules laid down by citrus fruit producers' organizations pursuant to Article 13a (1) (c) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 shall cover at least the following:(a) with a view to establishing production, the rules shall provide for producers to lodge declarations of acreage, provisional harvesting quantities, as well as the quantities actually harvested; this information must be broken down by product and by variety;(b) as regards production, the rules shall define, on the basis of the marketing strategy and outlets, the products and/or varieties to be grown, converted or grubbed up, the cultivation techniques to be used and the timing of the harvest;(c) as regards marketing, the rules shall lay down minimum criteria for quality, size, packaging, presentation and marking according to the destination of the products.2. Producers' organizations shall advise and assist their members to ensure proper application of the rules they adopt. They shall penalize non-compliance in an appropriate fashion. 1. Not later than 1 September each year, and for the first time not later than 1 September 1991, producers' organizations shall communicate to the competent national authorities the information referred to in Annex II.Member States may, should they deem it necessary, adopt additional rules concerning the points in Part B of Annex II.2. The competent authorities shall send to the Commission not later than 30 November each year, and for the first time not later than 30 November 1991, the list of recognized citrus fruit producers' organizations in their territory and Part A of Annex II for each producers' organization.3. The Commission may arrange, in collaboration with the Member States concerned, the electronic transmission of all or part of the information referred to in Annex II. 1. The competent authorities shall verify the conformity of the creation and functioning of the producers' organizations and the accuracy of the information referred to in Article 7. Each producers' organization shall undergo an on-the-spot inspection at least once every three years.2. However, for each producers' organization recognized before 1 June 1990, the competent authority shall, before 1 June 1993, carry out an on-the-spot inspection to verify their compliance with Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 and this Regulation. Competent authorities shall withdraw recognition where they find, as the case may be, that:- the obligations imposed by the Community rules are not fulfilled,- the information referred to in Article 7 has been intentionally withheld or falsified with fraudulent intent. 0This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 September 1990.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 119, 11. 5. 1990, p. 43.ANNEX I1.2.3 // // // // Region // Minimum number of members // Minimum volume of marketable citrus fruit (tonnes) // // // // Spain: // // // - Catalonia and Balearic Islands // 25 // 1 200 // - other regions // 25 // 2 500 // France: // // // all regions // 20 // 2 000 // Greece: // // // - Peiraias, Chania, Preveza, Arta, Achaia, Arkadia, Argolida // 100 // 5 000 // - Korinthos, Messinia, Aitoloa, Karnania, Ilia, Lakonia, Thesprotia, Zakynthos, Chios // 50 // 1 500 // - other regions // 20 // 100 // Italy: // // // - Sicily and Calabria // 100 // 10 000 // - other regions // 100 // 5 000 // Portugal: // // // all regions // 10 // 1 000 // Other Member States: // 10 // 100 // // //ANNEX IIINFORMATION ON CITRUS FRUIT PRODUCERS' ORGANIZATIONS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 7PART A(to be sent to the Commission)1.2 // // Member State // // Year // // Marketing year1.2 // 1. // Name of organization // // // 2. // Legal form // 3. // Rules of association (attach copy) (1) // 4. // Address // // - Of the administrative office: // // Road: No: // // Box: Post code: Town: // // Telephone: Telex: Telefax: // // - Of the business headquarters: // // Road: No: // // Box: Post code: Town: // 5. // Territory covered (1) // // // // // // // 6. // Number of members // // Number of producers: // // Number of non producers members (where applicable) // 7. // Financial contribution of each member (1) // // (a) On joining: // // Membership fee: Other form of contribution: // // // // (b) For the purposes of applying Article 4 (2): // of amendments.// 8. // Citrus fruit intervention fund // // (a) Specify sources of funding: // // // // // // // // (b) Attach relevant extract of the accounts // 9. // Staff 1.2.3.4.5 // // // // // // Activities // Number // Paid // Unpaid // Time dedicated to producers' organization // // // // // // Management // // // // // // // // // // Administration // // // // // // // // // // Technical production back-up // // // // // // // // // // Market preparation operations // // // // // // // // // // Marketing // // // // // // // // // // Other // // // // // // // // // 1.2 // 10. // Total area of members' plantations 1.2.3 // // // // Products // Area (ha) // Average yield (tonnes/ha) // // // 1.2 // I. // Oranges // // 1. Sweet oranges // // - navels // // - 'Biondo' varieties // // - blood varieties // // - other // // 2. Bitter oranges // II. // Small citrus fruit // // 1. Mandarins // // 2. Clementines // // 3. Satsumas // // 4. Other hybrids // III. // Lemons // IV. // Limes // V. // Grapefruit and pomelos // VI. // Other 1.2.3 // // // // Total // // // // // 1.2 // 11. // Technical facilities placed at the disposal of members (1) // // (a) Market preparation and packing centres: // // Number: Property of the producers' organization Yes No // // Brief description of the facility/ies (constituent elements, area covered, etc.) // // // // 1.2.3 // // (b) Equipment installed: // // // - cold storage: // Yes No // // // Capacity m3 or tonnes // // - degreening: // Yes No // // // Capacity m3 or tonnes // // - sorting // Yes No output tonnes/hour // // - sizing // Yes No output tonnes/hour // // - packaging // Yea No output tonnes/hour 1.2 // // - other (state which): // // output: tonnes/hour // 12. // Marketing balance during previous marketing year: // 12.1. // In volume (tonnes) 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8 // // // // // // // // // Production // Harvested // Not complying with marketing rules // Marketable // Marketed fresh // Sent for processing // Withdrawn from the market // Withdrawals as percentage of marketable production // Products // (1) // (2) // (3)=(1)-(2) // (4) // (5) // (6) // (7)=(6): (3) // // // // // // // // // Oranges // // // // // // // // Lemons // // // // // // // // Clementines // // // // // // // // Mandarins // // // // // // // // Satsumas // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // Total // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // 1.2 / / 12.2. // In value (national currency) 1.2.3 // // // // Products // Marketed fresh // Sent for processing // // // // Oranges // // // Lemons // // // Clementines // // // Mandarins // // // Satsumas // // // Other // // // // // time and in the event of amendments.TO BE COMPLETED BY THE MEMBER STATE1.2.3 // 13. // Recognition // // // Date: // No of Decision: // // Published in: // on: // 14. // Withdrawal of recognition // // // Date: // No of Decision: // // Published in: // on: 1.2 // // Reasons: // 15. // Checks carried out // // Date: // // Subject: // // Remarks: // Indicate for which purposes: // // Amount:(1) To be completed only for the first time and in the event // Total// // // // // (1) To be completed only for the firstPART B(For use by the Member State)1.2 // 1. // Register of members // // Attach, for each member, the following information: // // - name, forename, // // - name and registration number of parcels planted to citrus fruit, // // - area of plantations, production harvested and average yield per hectare, broken down by product and by variety in accordance with point 10 of Part A. // 2. // Rules adopted by the producers' organization // // Attach a copy of the rules referred to in Article 6. // 3. // Outlets // 3.1. // Types of customer // // (indicate in order of size of turnover, as the case may be: wholesalers, retailers, exporters, supermarkets, industry, other): // // // // // // // // // 3.2. // Types of sale (indicate in order of size of turnover, as the case may be: direct sale, sale under delivery contracts, commission sale or other kind of direct sale): // // // // // // // // // 3.3. // Use and/or destination (indicate in percentages): // // Local market: // // Regional market: // // Marketed in EEC: // // Exported to non-member countries // // Processing industry: // // Other // 4. // Financial situation // // Attach result of operating account // 5. // General meetings // // (a) Indicate frequency // // (b) Attach minutes of meetings held in previous marketing year.No of Decision : //Published in :on :1.2 //Reasons :15 .Checks carried out //Date : //Subject :Remarks :Amount :( 1 ) To be completed only for the first time and in the eventTotal( 1 ) To be completed only for the first time and in the eventPART B( For use by the Member State )1.21 .Register of members //Attach, for each member, the following information : //_ name, forename, //_ name and registration number of parcels planted to citrus fruit, //_ area of plantations, production harvested and average yield per hectare, broken down by product and by variety in accordance with point 10 of Part A .2 .Rules adopted by the producers' organization //Attach a copy of the rules referred to in Article 6 .3 .Outlets3.1 .Types of customer //( indicate in order of size of turnover, as the case may be : wholesalers, retailers, exporters, supermarkets, industry, other ): //3.2 .Types of sale ( indicate in order of size of turnover, as the case may be : direct sale, sale under delivery contracts, commission sale or other kind of direct sale ): //3.3 .Use and/or destination ( indicate in percentages ): //Local market :Regional market :Marketed in EEC :Exported to non-member countriesProcessing industry :Other4 .Financial situation //Attach result of operating account5 .General meetings //( a ) Indicate frequency //( b ) Attach minutes of meetings held in previous marketing year . +",producer group;producers' organisation;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;agricultural structure;agrarian structure;farm structure;structure of agricultural production;disclosure of information;information disclosure;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,21 +44876,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/301 of 13 February 2015 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Weißlacker/Allgäuer Weißlacker (PDO)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, Germany's application to register the name ‘Weißlacker/Allgäuer Weißlacker’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Weißlacker/Allgäuer Weißlacker’ should therefore be entered in the register,. The name ‘Weißlacker/Allgäuer Weißlacker’ (PDO) is hereby entered in the register.The name specified in the first paragraph denotes a product in Class 1.3. Cheeses, as listed in Annex XI to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 (3). This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 February 2015.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Phil HOGANMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ C 364, 15.10.2014, p. 43.(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 of 13 June 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 179, 19.6.2014, p. 36). +",cows’ milk cheese;Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;Baden-Württemberg;Baden-Württemberg (Land);product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;labelling,21 +44057,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 489/2014 of 12 May 2014 amending Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of steel ropes and cables originating, inter alia, in the People's Republic of China, as extended to imports of steel ropes and cables consigned from, inter alia, the Republic of Korea, whether declared as originating in the Republic of Korea or not. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 of 30 November 2009 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (the ‘basic Regulation’), and in particular Article 13(4) thereof,After informing the Member States,Whereas:A.   MEASURES IN FORCE(1) By Council Regulation (EC) No 1796/1999 (2), the Council imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of steel ropes and cables originating, inter alia, in the People's Republic of China. These measures were maintained by Council Regulation (EC) No 1601/2001 (3) and by Council Regulation (EC) No 1858/2005 (4).(2) By Implementing Regulation (EU) No 400/2010 (5), the Council extended the anti-dumping duty on imports of steel ropes and cables originating, inter alia, in the People's Republic in China to imports of the same product consigned from the Republic of Korea, whether declared as originating in the Republic of Korea or not, following an anti-circumvention investigation under Article 13 of the basic Regulation. By the same Regulation, certain Korean exporting producers were exempted from these extended measures.(3) The measures currently in force are an anti-dumping duty imposed by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012 (6) on imports of steel ropes and cables originating, inter alia, in the People's Republic of China as extended, inter alia, to imports of steel ropes and cables consigned from the Republic of Korea whether declared as originating in the Republic of Korea or not following an expiry review under Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation, as amended by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 558/2012 (7) (‘the measures in force’).B.   PROCEDURE1.   Initiation(4) The Commission received a request for an exemption from the measures in force under Article 13(4) of the basic Regulation. The application was lodged by Line Metal Co. Ltd (‘Line Metal’), a producer in the Republic of Korea, and concerned the possibility of exempting Line Metal from the measures in force.(5) Having examined the evidence submitted by Line Metal and after consultation of the Member States, and after the Union industry had been given the opportunity to comment, the Commission initiated the review investigation on 28 August 2013 by Commission Regulation (EU) No 806/2013 (8) (‘the initiating Regulation’).(6) The initiating Regulation repealed the anti-dumping duty imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012 with regard to imports of the product concerned consigned from the Republic of Korea and produced by Line Metal. In addition, Article 3 of the initiating Regulation directed customs authorities to take appropriate steps to register such imports in accordance with Article 14(5) of the basic Regulation.2.   Product under review(7) The product subject to the review is steel ropes and cables, including locked coil ropes, excluding ropes and cables of stainless steel, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 3 mm, originating in the People's Republic of China or consigned from the Republic of Korea, whether declared as originating in the Republic of Korea or not (‘the product under review’), currently falling within CN codes ex 7312 10 81, ex 7312 10 83, ex 7312 10 85, ex 7312 10 89 and ex 7312 10 98 (TARIC codes 7312108113, 7312108313, 7312108513, 7312108913 and 7312109813).3.   Reporting period(8) The reporting period covered the period from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013. Data was collected from 2008 until the end of the reporting period to investigate any change in the pattern of trade.4.   Investigation(9) The Commission officially advised Line Metal as well as the representatives of the Republic of Korea of the initiation of the review. Interested parties were invited to make their views known and were informed of the possibility to request a hearing. No such request was received.(10) The Commission sent a questionnaire to Line Metal and received a reply within the given deadline. The Commission sought and verified all the information deemed necessary for the purposes of the reviews. Verification visits were carried out at the premises of Line Metal.C.   FINDINGS(11) The investigation confirmed that Line Metal was not related to any of the Chinese exporters or producers subject to the anti-dumping measures in force and that it had not exported the product under review to the Union during the investigation period of the anti-circumvention investigation that led to the extended measures, i.e. 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009. Line Metal's first exports of the product under review occurred subsequently to the extension of measures to the Republic of Korea.(12) The processing activities of Line Metal can be considered as a completion and assembly operation in the sense of Article 13(2) of the basic Regulation. Line Metal purchases domestically produced steel wire rod but also imports steel wire rod from the People's Republic of China, which are subsequently drawn, stranded and closed at its premises in the Republic of Korea. The finished product is sold domestically and exported to the Union.(13) During the reporting period, the raw materials of Chinese origin constituted more than 60 % of the total value of the parts of the final product. For this reason the added value test under Article 13(2) of the basic Regulation had to be carried out. This test demonstrated that the value added to the parts brought in from the People's Republic of China, during the assembly and completion operation, is greater than 25 % of the manufacturing costs. Therefore, Line Metal's production activities were not found to involve circumvention under Article 13(2) of the basic Regulation.(14) The investigation confirmed that Line Metal was not purchasing the finished product under review from the People's Republic of China in order to resell or tranship to the Union and that the company can justify all its exports during the reporting period.(15) In light of the findings described in recitals (11) to (14), the Commission concludes that Line Metal is not circumventing the anti-dumping measures in force on imports of steel ropes and cables originating in, inter alia, the People's Republic of China as extended, inter alia, to imports of steel ropes and cables consigned from the Republic of Korea whether declared as originating in the Republic of Korea or not.(16) The above findings were disclosed to Line Metal and the Union industry, which were given the opportunity to provide comments. Comments received were taken into account where appropriate.D.   MODIFICATION OF THE LIST OF COMPANIES BENEFITTING FROM AN EXEMPTION TO THE MEASURES IN FORCE(17) In accordance with the above findings, the company Line Metal should be added to the list of companies that are exempted from the anti-dumping duty imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012.(18) As laid down in Article 1(2) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 400/2010, the application of the exemption is to be conditional upon presentation to the customs authorities of the Member States of a valid commercial invoice, which shall conform to the requirements set out in the Annex to that Regulation. If no such an invoice is presented, the anti-dumping duty should continue to apply.(19) The exemption from the extended measures granted to imports of steel ropes and cables produced by Line Metal is made on the basis of the findings of the present review. The exemption is thus exclusively applicable to imports of steel ropes and cables consigned from the Republic of Korea and produced by the abovementioned specific legal entity. Imported steel ropes and cables produced by any company not specifically mentioned in Article 1(4) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012, as amended, with its name, including entities related to those specifically mentioned, should not benefit from the exemption and should be subject to the residual duty rate as imposed by that Regulation.(20) The newcomer review should be terminated and Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012, as amended, should be amended to include Line Metal in the table set out in its Article 1(4),. The table set out in Article 1(4) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012, as amended by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 558/2012, is replaced by the following table:‘Country Company TARIC additional codeThe Republic of Korea Bosung Wire Rope Co., Ltd, 568,Yongdeok-ri, Hallim-myeon, Gimae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, 621-872 A969Chung Woo Rope Co., Ltd, 1682-4, Songjung-Dong, Gangseo-Gu, Busan A969CS Co., Ltd, 287-6 Soju-Dong Yangsan-City, Kyoungnam A969Cosmo Wire Ltd, 4-10, Koyeon-Ri, Woong Chon-Myon Ulju-Kun, Ulsan A969Dae Heung Industrial Co., Ltd, 185 Pyunglim — Ri, Daesan-Myun, Haman — Gun, Gyungnam A969DSR Wire Corp., 291, Seonpyong-Ri, Seo-Myon, Suncheon-City, Jeonnam A969Kiswire Ltd, 20th Fl. Jangkyo Bldg, 1, Jangkyo-Dong, Chung-Ku, Seoul A969Line Metal Co. Ltd, 1259 Boncho-ri, Daeji-Myeon, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongnam B926Manho Rope & Wire Ltd, Dongho Bldg, 85-2 4 Street Joongang-Dong, Jong-gu, Busan A969Seil Wire and Cable, 47-4, Soju-Dong, Yangsan-Si, Kyungsangnamdo A994Shin Han Rope Co., Ltd, 715-8, Gojan-Dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon A969Ssang YONG Cable Mfg. Co., Ltd, 1559-4 Song-Jeong Dong, Gang-Seo Gu, Busan A969Young Heung Iron & Steel Co., Ltd, 71-1 Sin-Chon Dong,Changwon City, Gyungnam A969’ The customs authorities are directed to cease the registration of imports carried out pursuant to Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 806/2013. No anti-dumping duty shall be collected on the imports thus registered. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 May 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 51.(2)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1796/1999 of 12 August 1999 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty, and collecting definitively the provisional duty imposed, on imports of steel ropes and cables originating in the People's Republic of China, Hungary, India, Mexico, Poland, South Africa and Ukraine and terminating the anti-dumping proceeding in respect of imports originating in the Republic of Korea (OJ L 217, 17.8.1999, p. 1).(3)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1601/2001 of 2 August 2001 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and definitively collecting the provisional anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of certain iron or steel ropes and cables originating in the Czech Republic, Russia, Thailand and Turkey (OJ L 211, 4.8.2001, p. 1).(4)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1858/2005 of 8 November 2005 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of steel ropes and cables originating in the People's Republic of China, India, South Africa and Ukraine following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (OJ L 299, 16.11.2005, p. 1).(5)  Implementing Regulation of the Council (EU) No 400/2010 of 26 April 2010 extending the definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Regulation (EC) No 1858/2005 on imports of steel ropes and cables originating, inter alia, in the People's Republic of China to imports of steel ropes and cables consigned from the Republic of Korea, whether declared as originating in the Republic of Korea or not, and terminating the investigation in respect of imports consigned from Malaysia (OJ L 117, 11.5.2010, p. 1).(6)  Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012 of 27 January 2012 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of steel ropes and cables originating in the People's Republic of China and Ukraine as extended to imports of steel ropes and cables consigned from Morocco, Moldova and the Republic of Korea, whether declared as originating in these countries or not, following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 and terminating the expiry review proceeding concerning imports of steel ropes and cables originating in South Africa pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 (OJ L 36, 9.2.2012, p. 1).(7)  Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 558/2012 of 26 June 2012 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of steel ropes and cables originating, inter alia, in the People's Republic of China as extended to imports of steel ropes and cables consigned from, inter alia, the Republic of Korea, whether declared as originating in the Republic of Korea or not (OJ L 168, 28.6.2012, p. 3).(8)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 806/2013 of 26 August 2013 initiating a review of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of steel ropes and cables originating, inter alia, in the People's Republic of China, as extended to imports of steel ropes and cables consigned from, inter alia, the Republic of Korea, whether declared as originating in the Republic of Korea or not, for the purposes of determining the possibility of granting an exemption from those measures to one Korean exporter and repealing the existing anti-dumping duty with regard to imports from that exporter and making those imports subject to registration (OJ L 228, 27.8.2013, p. 1). +",South Korea;Republic of Korea;industrial product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import (EU);Community import;steel;alloy steel;crude steel;fine steel;rolled steel;stainless steel;structural steel;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty;China;People’s Republic of China,21 +40358,"Regulation (EU) No 1230/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 November 2011 on repealing certain obsolete Council acts in the field of common commercial policy. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (1),Whereas:(1) Improving the transparency of Union law is an essential element of the better lawmaking strategy that the institutions of the Union are implementing. In that context it is appropriate to remove from the legislation in force those acts which no longer have real effect.(2) A number of acts relating to the common commercial policy have become obsolete, even though formally they are still in force.(3) Council Regulation (EEC) No 1471/88 of 16 May 1988 concerning the arrangements applicable to imports of sweet potatoes and manioc starch intended for certain uses (2) has exhausted its effects since its content has been taken up by successive acts.(4) Council Regulation (EEC) No 478/92 of 25 February 1992 opening an annual Community tariff quota for dog or cat food, put up for retail sale and falling within CN code 2309 10 11 and an annual Community tariff quota for fish food falling within CN code ex 2309 90 41, originating in, and coming from, the Faroe Islands (3) was intended to open a tariff quota for the year 1992 and has therefore exhausted its effects.(5) Council Regulation (EEC) No 3125/92 of 26 October 1992 on the arrangements applicable to the importation into the Community of sheepmeat and goatmeat products originating in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Serbia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (4) dealt with a temporary situation and has therefore exhausted its effects.(6) Council Regulation (EC) No 2184/96 of 28 October 1996 concerning imports into the Community of rice originating in and coming from Egypt (5) was meant to grant customs duty reductions resulting from an international agreement which was subsequently replaced by the agreement signed with Egypt on 28 October 2009 which entered into force on 1 June 2010 and has therefore exhausted its effects.(7) Council Regulation (EC) No 2398/96 of 12 December 1996 opening a tariff quota for turkey meat originating in and coming from Israel as provided for in the Association Agreement and the Interim Agreement between the European Community and the State of Israel (6) has exhausted its effects since it was based on the Association Agreement signed in 1995 which was subsequently replaced by the Association Agreement signed with Israel on 4 November 2009 which entered into force on the 1 January 2010 and which provided for new tariff rate quotas.(8) Council Regulation (EC) No 1722/1999 of 29 July 1999 on the import of bran, sharps and other residues of the sifting, milling or other working of certain cereals originating in Algeria, Morocco and Egypt and the import of durum wheat originating in Morocco (7) has exhausted its effects since it was meant as an interim instrument for the period prior to the entry into force of the Association Agreement signed with Algeria on 22 April 2002 which entered into force on 1 September 2005, the Association Agreement signed with Morocco on 26 February 1996 which entered into force on 1 March 2000 and whose agricultural annexes were modified by agreements which entered into force in 2003 and 2005, and the Association Agreement signed with Egypt on 28 October 2009 which entered into force on 1 June 2010.(9) Council Regulation (EC) No 2798/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down general rules for the import of olive oil originating in Tunisia for the period 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2000 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 906/98 (8) introduced a measure applicable only in the year 2000 and has therefore exhausted its effects.(10) Council Regulation (EC) No 215/2000 of 24 January 2000 renewing for 2000 the measures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain processed agricultural products (9) covered only the year 2000 and has therefore exhausted its effects.(11) Council Decision 2004/910/EC of 26 April 2004 on the conclusion of the Agreements in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and, of the one part, Barbados, Belize, the Republic of the Congo, Fiji, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Jamaica, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Madagascar, the Republic of Malawi, the Republic of Mauritius, the Republic of Surinam, Saint Christopher and Nevis, the Kingdom of Swaziland, the United Republic of Tanzania, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the Republic of Uganda, the Republic of Zambia and the Republic of Zimbabwe and, of the other part, the Republic of India on the guaranteed prices for cane sugar for the 2003/2004 and 2004/2005 delivery periods (10) had a temporary character and has therefore exhausted its effects.(12) Council Regulation (EC) No 1923/2004 of 25 October 2004 establishing certain concessions for the Swiss Confederation in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain processed agricultural products (11) introduced a measure applicable from 1 May to 31 December 2004 and has therefore exhausted its effects.(13) Council Decision 2007/317/EC of 16 April 2007 establishing the position to be adopted, on behalf of the Community, within the International Grains Council with respect to the extension of the Grains Trade Convention 1995 (12) has exhausted its effects since its content has been taken up by a subsequent act.(14) A number of acts concerning certain countries have become obsolete following the accession of those countries to the Union.(15) Council Decision 98/658/EC of 24 September 1998 on the conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part, and to the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part (13) has become obsolete following the accession of Slovenia to the Union.(16) Council Regulation (EC) No 278/2003 of 6 February 2003 adopting autonomous and transitional measures concerning the importation of certain processed agricultural products originating in Poland (14) has become obsolete following the accession of Poland to the Union.(17) Council Regulation (EC) No 999/2003 of 2 June 2003 adopting autonomous and transitional measures concerning the import of certain processed agricultural products originating in Hungary and the export of certain processed agricultural products to Hungary (15) has become obsolete following the accession of Hungary to the Union.(18) Council Regulation (EC) No 1039/2003 of 2 June 2003 adopting autonomous and transitional measures concerning the importation of certain processed agricultural products originating in Estonia and the exportation of certain agricultural products to Estonia (16) has become obsolete following the accession of Estonia to the Union.(19) Council Regulation (EC) No 1086/2003 of 18 June 2003 adopting autonomous and transitional measures concerning the importation of certain processed agricultural products originating in Slovenia and the exportation of certain processed agricultural products to Slovenia (17) has become obsolete following the accession of Slovenia to the Union.(20) Council Regulation (EC) No 1087/2003 of 18 June 2003 adopting autonomous and transitional measures concerning the importation of certain processed agricultural products originating in Latvia and the exportation of certain processed agricultural products to Latvia (18) has become obsolete following the accession of Latvia to the Union.(21) Council Regulation (EC) No 1088/2003 of 18 June 2003 adopting autonomous and transitional measures concerning the importation of certain processed agricultural products originating in Lithuania and the exportation of certain processed agricultural products to Lithuania (19) has become obsolete following the accession of Lithuania to the Union.(22) Council Regulation (EC) No 1089/2003 of 18 June 2003 adopting autonomous and transitional measures concerning the importation of certain processed agricultural products originating in the Slovak Republic and the exportation of certain processed agricultural products to the Slovak Republic (20) has become obsolete following the accession of Slovakia to the Union.(23) Council Regulation (EC) No 1090/2003 of 18 June 2003 adopting autonomous and transitional measures concerning the importation of certain processed agricultural products originating in the Czech Republic and the exportation of certain processed agricultural products to the Czech Republic (21) has become obsolete following the accession of the Czech Republic to the Union.(24) For reasons of legal certainty and clarity, those obsolete acts should be repealed,. 1.   Regulations (EEC) No 1471/88, (EEC) No 478/92, (EEC) No 3125/92, (EC) No 2184/96, (EC) No 2398/96, (EC) No 1722/1999, (EC) No 2798/1999, (EC) No 215/2000, (EC) No 278/2003, (EC) No 999/2003, (EC) No 1039/2003, (EC) No 1086/2003, (EC) No 1087/2003, (EC) No 1088/2003, (EC) No 1089/2003, (EC) No 1090/2003, (EC) No 1923/2004 and Decisions 98/658/EC, 2004/910/EC, 2007/317/EC are hereby repealed.2.   The repeal of the acts referred to in paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice to:(a) the maintenance in force of Union acts adopted on the basis of the acts referred to in paragraph 1; and(b) the continuing validity of amendments made by the acts referred to in paragraph 1 to other Union acts that are not repealed by this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 16 November 2011.For the European ParliamentFor the CouncilJ. BUZEKFor the CouncilThe PresidentW. SZCZUKA(1)  Position of the European Parliament of 13 September 2011 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and decision of the Council of 20 October 2011.(2)  OJ L 134, 31.5.1988, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 55, 29.2.1992, p. 2.(4)  OJ L 313, 30.10.1992, p. 3.(5)  OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 1.(6)  OJ L 327, 18.12.1996, p. 7.(7)  OJ L 203, 3.8.1999, p. 16.(8)  OJ L 340, 31.12.1999, p. 1.(9)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2000, p. 9.(10)  OJ L 391, 31.12.2004, p. 1.(11)  OJ L 331, 5.11.2004, p. 9.(12)  OJ L 119, 9.5.2007, p. 30.(13)  OJ L 314, 24.11.1998, p. 6.(14)  OJ L 42, 15.2.2003, p. 1.(15)  OJ L 146, 13.6.2003, p. 10.(16)  OJ L 151, 19.6.2003, p. 1.(17)  OJ L 163, 1.7.2003, p. 1.(18)  OJ L 163, 1.7.2003, p. 19.(19)  OJ L 163, 1.7.2003, p. 38.(20)  OJ L 163, 1.7.2003, p. 56.(21)  OJ L 163, 1.7.2003, p. 73. +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;common agricultural policy;CAP;common agricultural market;green Europe;regulation (EU);Commission Regulation;Community regulation;Council Regulation;regulation of the European Central Bank;regulation of the European Parliament;repeal;abrogation;annulment;revocation,21 +13686,"95/234/EC: Commission Decision of 22 June 1995 concerning the approval of 31 proposed measures which qualify for Community financing pursuant to Council Decision 94/445/EC on inter-administration telematic networks for statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States (Edicom). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 94/445/EC of 11 July 1994 on inter-administration telematic networks for statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States (Edicom) (1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas the proposals form part of the annual work programme drawn up to implement the set of measures provided for in Article 1 of Decision 94/445/EC;Whereas the Committee on the Statistical Programme of the European Communities, established by Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom (2), has delivered a favourable opinion on the drawing up, quantifying and approving of this annual work programme;Whereas the Committee on statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States, set up by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3330/91 of 7 November 1991 on the statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States (3), has delivered a favourable opinion;Whereas for the centralized measures to be carried out by the Commission, the Committee on statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States has delivered a favourable opinion on 14 measures of a total value of less than ECU 200 000 governed by the procedure set out in Article 7 on Decision 94/445/EC and one measure of a total value of more than ECU 200 000 governed by the procedure set out in Article 6 of this same Decision;Whereas for the decentralized measures to be carried out in the Member States, the Committee on statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States has delivered a favourable opinion on 16 measures of a total value of less than ECU 200 000 governed by the procedure set out in Article 7 of the abovementioned Decision;Whereas the Commission must take a decision regarding the approval of the proposals which qualify for Community financing,. The 31 proposals listed in Annex may receive Community financing up to the amounts stated in that Annex. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 June 1995.For the CommissionYves-Thibault DE SILGUYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 183, 19. 7. 1994, p. 42.(2) OJ No L 181, 28. 6. 1989, p. 47.(3) OJ No L 316, 16. 11. 1991, p. 1.ANNEX>TABLE> +",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;transmission network;Euronet;Transpac;broadcasting network;data-transmission network;telecommunications network;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;telematics;teleprocessing;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +16785,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1059/97 of 11 June 1997 adjusting the maximum annual fishing effort for certain fisheries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2027/95 of 15 June 1995 establishing a system for the management of fishing effort relating to certain Community fishing areas and resources (1), and in particular the second indent of Article 4 thereof,Whereas the second indent of Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 2027/95 provides that the Commission, at the request of a Member State, shall take appropriate measures so that the Member State in question can fish its quotas in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 6 (2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 685/95 of 27 March 1995 on the management of fishing effort relating to certain Community fishing areas and resources (2);Whereas the Netherlands has asked the Commission to adjust the maximum annual fishing effort granted to its vessels in respect of certain quotas which are allocated to it pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 390/97 of 20 December 1996 fixing for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks the total allowable catches for 1997 and certain conditions under which they may be fished (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 711/97 (4);Whereas this Regulation shall immediately enter into force in order to allow the Netherlands to fish its quota;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,. The maximum annual fishing effort for the Kingdom of the Netherlands in respect of demersal species using towed gear, as referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EG) No 2027/95, is amended as laid down in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 9 June 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 June 1997.For the CommissionEmma BONINOMember of the Commission(1)  OJ No L 199, 24. 8. 1995, p. 1.(2)  OJ No L 71, 31. 3. 1995, p. 5.(3)  OJ No L 66, 6. 3. 1997, p. 1.(4)  OJ No L 106, 24. 4. 1997, p. 1.ANNEXFishery Fishing effort (1)Fishing gear Target species ICES or Cecaf area NLTowed gear Demersal species Vb (3), VI, VII, VIII, IX, X and Cecaf 34.1.1, 34.1.2, 34.2.0 4 076of which: Vb (3), VI 1 000of which: (2) 0VII 3 076of which: (2) 0VII a 1 089VII f (4) 0VIII a, VIII b, VIII d 0VIII c, VIII e, IX, X and Cecaf 34.1.1, 34.1.2 and 34.2.0 0of which: VIII c, VIII e, IX (5) 0IX (6) 0X (6) 0Cecaf 34.1.1 (5) 0Cecaf 34.1.2 (5) 0Cecaf 34.2.0 (5) 0Cecaf 34.1.1 (6) 0Cecaf 34.1.2 (6) 0Cecaf 34.2.0 (6) 0(1)  Expressed in thousands of kW × fishing days.(2)  Area defined in Article 3 (5) of Regulation (EC) No 685/95. The fishing effort for this area is for both towed and fixed gear.(3)  Except for waters under the sovereignty/jurisdiction of the Faeroes and Iceland.(4)  North of 50o 30' N.(5)  Solely in waters under the sovereignty/jurisdiction of Spain.(6)  Solely in waters under the sovereignty/jurisdiction of Portugal. +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches,21 +4949,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3612/86 of 27 November 1986 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3518/86 on specific surveillance measures applicable to imports of orange juice. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1838/86 (2), and in particular Article 18 (2) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3518/86 (3) introduced specific surveillance measures applicable to imports of orange juice;Whereas pursuant to this system import licences are to be issued on the fifth working day following the day on which applications are lodged; whereas this period is likely to prevent the release for free circulation of the products in question during the first days of operation of the system; whereas provision should be made to enable trade to continue uninterrupted,. The following is hereby added to Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 3518/86:'However, Article 4 (2) shall only apply with effect from 5 December 1986.' This Regulation shall enter into force on 28 November 1986.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 November 1986.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 159, 14. 6. 1986, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 325, 20. 11. 1986, p. 14. +",fruit juice;fruit juice concentrate;free circulation;putting into free circulation;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;disclosure of information;information disclosure;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,21 +37644,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1190/2009 of 3 December 2009 fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported under the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 676/2009. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (‘Single CMO’ Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 144(1) in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported into Spain from third countries was opened by Commission Regulation (EC) No 676/2009 (2).(2) Under Article 8 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1296/2008 of 18 December 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of tariff quotas for imports of maize and sorghum into Spain and imports of maize into Portugal (3) the Commission, in accordance the procedure laid down in Article 195(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, may decide to fix a maximum reduction in the import duty. In fixing this maximum the criteria provided for in Articles 7 and 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1296/2008 must be taken into account.(3) A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum reduction in the duty.(4) The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair,. For tenders lodged from 27 November to 3 December 2009 under the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 676/2009, the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported shall be 17,33 EUR/t for a total maximum quantity of 55 700 t. This Regulation shall enter into force on 4 December 2009.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 December 2009.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 196, 28.7.2009, p. 6.(3)  OJ L 340, 19.12.2008, p. 57. +",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;maize;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +18490,"1999/79/EC: Council Decision of 18 January 1999 amending Article 3 of Decision 98/198/EC. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Sixth Council Directive (77/388/EEC) of 17 May 1977 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - common system of value-added tax: uniform basis of assessment (1), and in particular Article 27 thereof,Having regard to Decisions 95/252/EC (2) and 98/198/EC (3),Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, pursuant to Article 27(1) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorise any Member State to introduce or extend special measures for derogation from that directive in order to simplify the procedure for charging the tax or to prevent certain types of tax evasion or avoidance;Whereas, by letter registered with the Commission's Secretariat-General on 20 July 1998, the United Kingdom Government requested authorisation to extend application of the derogation previously granted to it by Decision 95/252/EC and Decision 98/198/EC;Whereas the other Member States were informed on 22 September 1998 of the United Kingdom's request;Whereas the derogation in question is designed, firstly, to restrict to 50 % the right of the hirer or leasee of a passenger car to deduct the VAT on the hire or leasing transaction where the car is used for private purposes and, secondly, to waive the VAT payable on the private use of the car in question;Whereas the legal and factual circumstances which justified granting authorisation to apply a derogation have not changed and still obtain;Whereas on 17 June 1998 the Commission presented a proposal for a Council Directive amending the Sixth Directive as regards the rules governing the right to deduct VAT (4);Whereas the objective of that proposal is to bring about an approximation of the limitations of the right to deduct VAT in order to reduce the disparities between the rules applicable in the Community, particularly where expenditure on passenger cars is concerned;Whereas it is appropriate, therefore, to extend the period of the authorisation granted until the entry into force of the abovementioned Directive; whereas, however, the authorisation will expire on 31 December 2000 at the latest if the Directive has not entered into force by that date, enabling an assessment to be made at that time of the expediency of the derogation in the light of the discussions held within the Council on the proposal for a Directive;Whereas the derogation has no adverse impact on the European Communities' own resources accruing from VAT,. Article 3 of Decision 98/198/EC shall be replaced by the following:'Article 3This authorisation shall expire on the date of the entry into force of the Community rules determining what expenditure is not to be eligible for the deduction of value-added tax, in accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 17(6) of Directive 77/388/EEC, but on 31 December 2000 at the latest.` This Decision shall apply from 1 January 1999. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom.. Done at Brussels, 18 January 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentO. LAFONTAINE(1) OJ L 145, 13. 6. 1977, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 98/80/EC (OJ L 281, 17. 10. 1998, p. 31).(2) OJ L 159, 11. 7. 1995, p. 19.(3) OJ L 76, 13. 3. 1998, p. 31.(4) OJ C 219, 15. 7. 1998, p. 16. +",hire purchase;leasing;vehicle rental;vehicle hire;tax relief;relief from taxes;tax abatement;tax advantage;tax allowance;tax concession;tax credit;tax deduction;tax reduction;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;VAT;turnover tax;value added tax;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +17771,"Council Regulation (EC) No 63/98 of 19 December 1997 laying down for 1998 certain conservation and management measures for fishery resources in the Convention Area as defined in the Convention on future Multilateral Cooperation in North-East Atlantic Fisheries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Community has signed the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which contains principles and rules relating to the conservation and management of the living resources within the exclusive economic zones of the coastal States and on the high seas;Whereas the Convention on future multilateral cooperation in the North-East Atlantic fisheries, hereinafter referred to as the 'NEAFC Convention`, was approved by the Council in Decision 81/608/EEC of 13 July 1981 (2) and entered into force on 17 March 1982;Whereas the NEAFC Convention establishes a suitable framework for multilateral cooperation in the rational conservation and the optimum utilization of the fishery resources of the Convention Area as defined therein;Whereas the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission adopted on 22 November 1997 recommendations limiting the catches of redfish in the Convention Area and introducing minimum notification and reporting requirements for catches of redfish and Norwegian spring-spawning (Atlanto-Scandian herring) for 1998; whereas it is appropriate that these recommendations be implemented by the Community;Whereas, in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92, it falls to the Council to establish for each fishery or group of fisheries the total allowable catch (TAC) and the share available to the Community and to allocate the share available to the Community among the Member States;Whereas in order to ensure full compliance with applicable conservation and management measures while supplementing the control measures provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (3), certain specific control measures are to be defined concerning the authorization of fishing vessels, their notification and the declaration of catches;Whereas the relevant TAC and quotas have been established on an annual basis and may not be exceeded and, therefore, they may not be subject to the provisions of Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 of 6 May 1996 introducing additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs and quotas (4);Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1998,. Catches in 1998 of redfish by Community fishing vessels shall be limited to the quotas set out in the Annex. 1. Member States shall notify to the Commission a list of the vessels flying their flag and registered within the Community which are granted the right to fish oceanic-type redfish no later than 20 January 1998 and thereafter any modification, including additions to the list at least 30 days in advance of the commencement of the vessel's activity. Only the vessels named in this list shall be deemed to be authorized to fish oceanic-type redfish.2. Member States shall report to the Commission every Wednesday before 12 noon for the week ending at 12 midnight on the previous Sunday both the quantities of oceanic-type redfish caught by their vessels as well as the number of their vessels engaged in this fishery. The provisions of Article 2 shall apply mutatis mutandis to herring (Clupea harengus) which is caught in ICES zones I and II (Norwegian spring-spawning herring - Atlanto-Scandian herring). Fishing quotas set out in the Annex shall not be subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 2, 3 and 5(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1) OJ L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ L 227, 12. 8. 1981, p. 21.(3) OJ L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2205/97 (OJ L 304, 7. 11. 1997, p. 1).(4) OJ L 115, 9. 5. 1996, p. 3.ANNEX>TABLE> +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;international cooperation;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,21 +21923,"Regulation (EC) No 1724/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2001 concerning action against anti-personnel landmines in developing countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 179(1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty(2),Whereas:(1) The European Community is concerned by the presence of anti-personnel land-mines and other unexploded devices in areas where civil communities are trying to recover from armed conflict.(2) Anti-personnel landmines cause suffering and casualties, particularly in the poorest parts of the world, and constitute a serious obstacle to economic development, inhibit the return of refugees and displaced persons, and obstruct humanitarian aid operations, reconstruction and rehabilitation and the restoration of normal social conditions.(3) The Community is determined to make a full contribution towards the goal of total elimination of anti-personnel landmines world-wide in the coming years.(4) The Community and its Member States have provided the largest contribution to the wider international effort to overcome the tragedy of anti-personnel landmines.(5) Action to achieve the total elimination of anti-personnel landmines is still at an early stage and therefore the Community should continue to exercise determined leadership until that goal is fully achieved.(6) This Regulation is a direct response to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction (Ottawa Convention).(7) Therefore, financial aid should, as a priority, benefit those developing countries which are committed to the fight against anti-personnel landmines and are parties to the Ottawa Convention.(8) Community mine action is often an integral part of humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, reconstruction or development activities, whilst being a discrete and specialised activity responding to distinct priorities, operational requirements and political imperatives.(9) As part of such activities, as well as in the case of framework programmes for the research and development of mine action technology, new and existing actions will continue to be funded from specific budget lines, supported, complemented and coordinated under this Regulation where appropriate.(10) For the Community to be able to contribute effectively to preventive actions on mines, it will be necessary to allow for Community action to destroy anti-personnel landmines in stockpiles in conjunction with operations to destroy anti-personnel landmines in the ground.(11) Scientific research should be intensified with the aim of developing technologies to facilitate mine detection and identification of the affected areas with greater precision.(12) The Community needs to be in a position to ascertain that the mine clearance actions which it has financed have been effective. It must therefore employ the appropriate technical means, including military technology where necessary.(13) This Regulation is designed to provide the basis for a coherent and efficient approach for the Community mine action in developing countries, through advancement of an integrating strategy, in close coordination between the Commission, the Member States and the international community at all stages of mine actions.(14) Such an approach should not prevent a Community response to humanitarian emergencies wherever they occur.(15) It is necessary to ensure that these actions are consistent with the European Union's foreign policy as a whole, including the Common Foreign and Security Policy.(16) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Regulation should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(3).(17) The anti-personnel landmine problem, by its life-threatening nature and its global extent, requires efficient, flexible and, where necessary, rapid decision-making procedures for the financing of Community actions.(18) This Regulation establishes, for its entire duration, a financial framework which is to be the principal point of reference for the budgetary authority, within the meaning of point 33 of the Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 6 May 1999 on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure(4).(19) The Community should ensure maximum transparency in the implementation of the financial assistance and stringent controls in the use of appropriations.(20) The protection of the Communities' financial interests as well as the fight against fraud and irregularities constitute an inherent part of this Regulation,. 1. This Regulation lays down the procedures for the implementation of Community operations against anti-personnel landmines within the framework of Community development cooperation policy, while advancing a consistent and coherent humanitarian mine clearance strategy in response to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of anti-personnel Mines and on their Destruction (hereinafter referred to as the ""Ottawa Convention"").2. The operations referred to in this Regulation shall be implemented in the territory of developing countries or shall be directly related to situations arising in developing countries, particularly in those most vulnerable amongst them and in those which are recovering from conflicts.Mine actions shall be integrated into all country strategies for those developing countries which suffer from the consequences of antipersonnel landmines. 1. Community action under this Regulation shall be aimed at assisting countries which suffer from the consequences of anti-personnel landmines, to create the conditions necessary for their economic and social development, by(a) supporting the elaboration, monitoring and implementation of a civilian mine action strategy;(b) assisting afflicted countries in their implementation of the Ottawa Convention;(c) creating and sustaining international structures and local capabilities within the afflicted countries to carry out mine actions with maximum effectiveness;(d) responding to humanitarian emergency, preventing casualties and assisting the rehabilitation of mine victims;(e) supporting the in-country trial and introduction into operational use of appropriate mine action equipment and techniques;(f) promoting coordination with end users of the mine clearance equipment at the early stages of research and supporting the use of these technologies in the poorest mine-affected countries;(g) encouraging mine clearance actions that are compatible with the local environment and consistent with the sustainable development of the affected region;(h) supporting coordination among international mine action actors.2. The operations financed under this Regulation may comprise all activities related to action against anti-personnel landmines which will support objectives necessary for economic and social development, including:(a) mine awareness education;(b) training of specialist personnel;(c) survey and marking of suspected areas;(d) detection and identification of antipersonnel landmines;(e) mine clearance to humanitarian standards and destruction of anti-personnel landmines in the ground and in conjunction therewith the destruction of anti-personnel landmines in stockpiles;(f) victim assistance, rehabilitation and socio-economic reintegration of mine victims;(g) information management, including geographical information systems;(h) other activities, which contribute to the reduction of the human, economic, and environmental impact of anti-personnel landmines.3. In the context of paragraph 2, priority shall be given to operations in the most seriously mine afflicted countries, where anti-personnel landmines or, in conjunction therewith, other unexploded ordnance cause many civilian casualties or where the presence or suspected presence of these devices is a major obstacle to the restoration of economic and social activity or to development and thus requires a specific long-term commitment that emergency humanitarian or reconstruction aid are unable to provide.4. In order to ensure coherence, complementarity and synergy within regional cooperation programmes and in the context of humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, reconstruction and development projects, mine actions which can be financed within the framework of any of those programmes or projects shall continue to be financed from the budget line on which the principal action is financed. Where necessary, these activities may be complemented or supported by mine actions financed under this Regulation. The operations financed under this Regulation shall in principle benefit those countries which are committed to the fight against antipersonnel landmines and are parties to the Ottawa Convention. Exceptions may be made for humanitarian emergency, for assistance to mine victims and for actions in direct support of vulnerable civil communities, such as refugees and displaced persons, or where the national administration is not functioning. 1. Partners eligible for financial support under this Regulation may include regional and international organisations and agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), national, provincial and local governments, their departments and agencies, institutes and public and private operators with appropriate specialised expertise and experience.2. Participation in invitations to tender and the award of contracts shall be open on equal terms to natural and legal persons of the Member States and of the beneficiary country. In exceptional cases which are fully justified, participation may be extended to third countries.3. Companies and other organisations tendering for contracts shall show that they have an operations policy that does not put their employees unduly at risk, and that such policy is supported by adequate employee accident and liability insurance. 1. Community aid under this Regulation may be used to finance technical assistance, training, personnel or other services related to mine action; trials of equipment and techniques; logistical support, procurement, provision and storage of any equipment, supplies and works needed for the implementation of mine actions; studies and conferences and measures to strengthen international coordination of mine action; evaluation and monitoring missions; activities to raise public awareness; as well as the costs of highlighting the Community nature of the aid.2. Community financing under this Regulation shall take the form of grants.3. Where operations are the subject of financial agreements between Community and beneficiary countries, such agreements shall stipulate that the payment of taxes, duties or any other charges is not to be covered by the Community. The financial framework for the implementation of Community mine actions during the period 2002 to 2009, under all applicable regulations in the context of Article 2(4), shall be EUR 240 million. Out of this amount, EUR 140 million shall be available for mine actions under this Regulation and Council Regulation (EC) No 1725/2001 of 23 July 2001 concerning action against anti-personnel landmines in third countries other than developing countries(5).The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the relevant geographical committee.2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. 1. The Commission shall, on the basis of a regular exchange of information, including the exchange of information on the spot, facilitate effective coordination of the assistance efforts undertaken by the Community and individual Member States, in order to increase the coherence and complementarity of their programmes.2. The Commission may seek opportunities for co-financing with other providers of funds, especially with Member States.3. The Commission shall promote coordination and cooperation with international contributors and actors, in particular those which form part of the United Nations system and with NGOs, as well as with relevant centres such as the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining.4. The necessary measures shall be taken to give visibility to the contribution by the Community. 1. The Commission shall appraise, decide, and administer operations covered by this Regulation in accordance with the budgetary and other procedures in force, and in particular those laid down in Articles 116 and 118 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities(6).2. Financing decisions exceeding EUR 3 million shall be taken under the procedure laid down in Article 7(2).3. The Commission shall inform the relevant Committee referred to in Article 7(1) of any financing decision of less than EUR 3 million in value. This information shall be made available no later than one week before the adoption of the financing decision.4. The Commission may take decisions amending financing decisions adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 7(2), where they do not entail any substantial amendments or additional commitments in excess of 20 % of the initial commitment. 01. Projects shall form part of the wider development or reconstruction framework of the country or region in question, and be prioritised and appraised in terms of their positive impact and cost effectiveness.2. Wherever possible, the project should be clearly integrated within a national anti-personnel landmines programme coordinated by the beneficiary government or by local society in cooperation with NGOs, or by an international institution mandated for that purpose. The aim should be for the project to be taken over, in due course, by the beneficiary government itself or by local society or NGOs in order to enhance local capacity and the sustainability of the project. 1All financing agreements or contracts concluded under this Regulation shall provide for the Commission and the Court of Auditors to conduct on-the-spot checks according to the usual procedures laid down by the Commission under the rules in force, and in particular those of the Financial Regulation.In addition, the Commission may carry out on-the-spot checks and inspections in conformity with Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96(7). The measures taken by the Commission shall provide for adequate protection of the financial interests of the Community in conformity with Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95(8). 2To facilitate multi-annual mine action coordination and programming, an Anti-personnel Landmine (APL) Strategy Paper comprising horizontal guidelines and priorities for Community mine action and the benchmarks for their achievement shall regularly be presented to a joint meeting of the Committees referred to in Article 7(1), for consideration in accordance with the procedures laid down in Article 7(2). The APL Strategy Paper shall cover issues such as a multi-annual indicative programme and shall refer to existing mine action programmes at country and regional levels, to the contributions of other donors including Member States and to Community mine actions funded from other budget lines. The APL Strategy Paper shall also be transmitted to the European Parliament for information. 31. The Commission shall regularly assess operations financed by the Community in order to establish whether the objectives of the operations have been achieved and to provide guidelines for improving the effectiveness of future operations.2. The Commission shall present in its annual report on EC development cooperation to the European Parliament and the Council information on the progress of all Community operations as well as on the results of assessments made. The report shall specify which actions have been implemented and indicate the respective amounts from the different budget lines. 4Every three years after entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council an overall assessment of all Community mine actions, together with suggestions for the future of this Regulation and, as necessary, proposals for amendments to it. 5This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply until 31 December 2009.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 July 2001.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentN. FontaineFor the CouncilThe PresidentA. Neyts-Uyttebroeck(1) OJ C 248 E, 29.8.2000, p. 115 andOJ C 120 E, 24.4.2001, p. 168.(2) Opinion of the European Parliament of 25 October 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal), Council Common Position of 31 May 2001 (OJ C 213, 31.7.2001, p. 1) and Decision of the European Parliament of 4 July 2001.(3) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.(4) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1.(5) See page 6 of this Official Journal.(6) OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 762/2001 (OJ L 111, 20.4.2001, p. 1).(7) OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2.(8) OJ L 312, 23.12.1995, p. 1. +",developing countries;Third World;Third World countries;military equipment;arms;military material;war material;weapon;development aid;aid to developing countries;co-development;disarmament;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;explosive;detonating material;propellant,21 +4335,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1134/2006 of 25 July 2006 amending and correcting Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of the single payment scheme provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 of 29 September 2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers and amending Regulations (EEC) No 2019/93, (EC) No 1452/2001, (EC) No 1453/2001, (EC) No 1454/2001, (EC) No 1868/94, (EC) No 1251/1999, (EC) No 1254/1999, (EC) No 1673/2000, (EEC) No 2358/71 and (EC) No 2529/2001 (1), and in particular Article 145(d) and Article 155 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 of 21 April 2004 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of the single payment scheme provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (2) introduces the implementing rules for the single payment scheme as from 2005.(2) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 fixes the date from which the growing of secondary crops may be temporarily allowed in regions where cereals are usually harvested sooner for climatic reasons as referred to in Article 51(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. At the request of Spain and France, that date should be fixed for those Member States.(3) An error was made when new paragraphs were added to Article 48a of Regulation (EC) No 795/2004. Commission Regulation (EC) No 1701/2005 (3) and Commission Regulation (EC) No 2183/2005 (4) both added a paragraph 10. In the interests of clarity, those paragraphs whose numbering was affected should be replaced by correctly numbered paragraphs, since they could lead to confusion.(4) An error was also made in the wording of the paragraph 10 added by Regulation (EC) No 2183/2005, which authorises Malta and Slovenia to grant aid for olive groves in 2006. The maximum amounts provided for in that paragraph are not correct, since these should be the amounts that should have been calculated for the single payment. They should therefore correspond to the olive oil component for those Member States for 2006 given in Annex VIIIa to Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. The above provision should therefore be amended.(5) Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 should therefore be amended and corrected accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Direct Payments,. Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation. Paragraph 10 as added by Regulation (EC) No 2183/2005 and paragraph 11 of Article 48a of Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 are replaced by the following:‘11.   Malta and Slovenia may grant aid for olive groves per olive GIS-ha in 2006 of a minimum of EUR 47 000 and a maximum of EUR 120 000 for a maximum of five categories of olive grove areas as defined in Article 110i(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003.12.   For Slovenia, Articles 12 and 13 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1696/71 (5) and Council Regulation (EC) No 1098/98 shall continue to apply, respectively, in respect of the 2006 harvest and until 31 December 2006 (6). This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. shall apply from 1 January 2006.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 July 2006.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 319/2006 (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 32).(2)  OJ L 141, 30.4.2004, p. 1. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 658/2006 (OJ L 116, 29.4.2006, p. 14).(3)  OJ L 273, 19.10.2005, p. 6.(4)  OJ L 347, 30.12.2005, p. 56.(5)  OJ L 175, 4.8.1971, p. 1.(6)  OJ L 157, 30.5.1998, p. 7.’ANNEX‘ANNEX IMember State DateBelgium 15 JulyDenmark 15 JulyGermany 15 JulySouth Greece (Peloponese, Ionian Island, Western Greece, Attica, South Aegean and Crete) 20 JuneCentral and North Greece (Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Central Macedonia, Western Macedonia, Epirus, Thessaly, Mainland (Sterea) Greece and North Aegean) 10 JulySpain 1 JulyFrance: Aquitaine and Midi-Pyrénées 1 JulyFrance: Alsace, Auvergne, Burgundy, Brittany, Centre, Champagne-Ardenne, Corsica, Franche-Comté, Île-de-France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Limousin, Lorraine, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Lower Normandy, Upper Normandy, Loire Region, Picardy, Poitou-Charentes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur and Rhône-Alpes 15 JulyItaly 11 JuneAustria 30 JunePortugal 1 March’ +",Malta;Gozo;Republic of Malta;olive;olive residue;common agricultural policy;CAP;common agricultural market;green Europe;agricultural product;farm product;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;farmers' income;Slovenia;Republic of Slovenia;production aid;aid to producers,21 +35247,"2008/730/EC: Commission Decision of 8 September 2008 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified soybean A2704-12 (ACS-GMØØ5-3) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document number C(2008) 4735) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed (1), and in particular Articles 7(3) and 19(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) On 1 July 2005, Bayer CropScience AG submitted to the competent authority of the Netherlands an application, in accordance with Articles 5 and 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, for the placing on the market of foods, food ingredients, and feed containing, consisting of, or produced from A2704-12 soybean (‘the application’).(2) The application also covers the placing on the market of other products containing or consisting of A2704-12 soybean for the same uses as any other soybean with the exception of cultivation. Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Articles 5(5) and 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, it includes the data and information required by Annexes III and IV to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC (2) and information and conclusions about the risk assessment carried out in accordance with the principles set out in Annex II to Directive 2001/18/EC.(3) On 10 August 2007, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) gave a favourable opinion in accordance with Articles 6 and 18 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and concluded that it is unlikely that the placing on the market of the products containing, consisting of, or produced from A2704-12 soybean as described in the application (‘the products’) will have any adverse effects on human or animal health or the environment in the context of their intended uses (3). In its opinion, EFSA considered all the specific questions and concerns raised by the Member States in the context of the consultation of the national competent authorities as provided for by Articles 6(4) and 18(4) of that Regulation.(4) In particular, EFSA concluded that after considering all the data available in the application on the molecular characterisation, compositional analysis and agronomic performance, A2704-12 soybean is equivalent to its non-genetically modified counterpart and, as a consequence, that no further animal safety studies with the whole food/feed (e.g. a 90-day toxicity study in rats) are needed.(5) In its opinion, EFSA also concluded that the environmental monitoring plan, consisting of a general surveillance plan, submitted by the applicant is in line with the intended use of the products.(6) Taking into account those considerations, authorisation should be granted for the products.(7) A unique identifier should be assigned to each genetically modified organism (GMO) as provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 65/2004 of 14 January 2004 establishing a system for the development and assignment of unique identifiers for genetically modified organisms (4).(8) On the basis of the EFSA opinion, no specific labelling requirements other than those provided for in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, appear to be necessary for the foods, food ingredients and feed containing, consisting of, or produced from A2704-12 soybean. However, in order to ensure the use of the products within the limits of the authorisation provided by this Decision, the labelling of feed containing or consisting of the GMO and other products than food and feed containing or consisting of the GMO for which authorisation is requested should be complemented by a clear indication that the products in question must not be used for cultivation.(9) Similarly, the EFSA opinion does not justify the imposition of specific conditions or restrictions for the placing on the market and/or specific conditions or restrictions for the use and handling, including post-market monitoring requirements, or of specific conditions for the protection of particular ecosystems/environment and/or geographical areas, as provided for in point (e) of Articles 6(5) and 18(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.(10) All relevant information on the authorisation of the products should be entered in the Community register of genetically modified food and feed, as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.(11) Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC (5), lays down labelling requirements for products consisting or containing GMOs.(12) This decision is to be notified through the Biosafety Clearing House to the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity, pursuant to Articles 9(1) and 15(2)(c), of Regulation (EC) No 1946/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2003 on transboundary movements of genetically modified organisms (6).(13) The Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health has not delivered an opinion within the time limit laid down by its Chairman; the Commission has therefore submitted a proposal to the Council on 28 April 2008 in accordance with Article 5 of the Council Decision 1999/468/EC (7), the Council being required to act within three months.(14) However, the Council has not acted within the required time limit; a Decision should now be adopted by the Commission,. Genetically modified organism and unique identifierGenetically modified soybean (Glycine max) A2704-12, as specified in point (b) of the Annex to this Decision, is assigned the unique identifier ACS-GMØØ5-3, as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 65/2004. AuthorisationThe following products are authorised for the purposes of Articles 4(2) and 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 in accordance with the conditions set out in this Decision:(a) foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of, or produced from ACS-GMØØ5-3 soybean;(b) feed containing, consisting of, or produced from ACS-GMØØ5-3 soybean;(c) products other than food and feed containing or consisting of ACS-GMØØ5-3 soybean for the same uses as any other soybean with the exception of cultivation. Labelling1.   For the purposes of the labelling requirements laid down in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003, the ‘name of the organism’ shall be ‘soybean’.2.   The words ‘not for cultivation’ shall appear on the label of and in documents accompanying products containing or consisting of ACS-GMØØ5-3 soybean referred to in Article 2(b) and (c). Monitoring for environmental effects1.   The authorisation holder shall ensure that the monitoring plan for environmental effects, as set out in the point (h) of the Annex, is put in place and implemented.2.   The authorisation holder shall submit to the Commission annual reports on the implementation and the results of the activities set out in the monitoring activities. Community registerThe information set out in the Annex to this Decision shall be entered in the Community register of genetically modified food and feed, as provided for in Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003. Authorisation holderThe authorisation holder shall be Bayer CropScience AG. ValidityThis Decision shall apply for a period of 10 years from the date of its notification. AddresseeThis Decision is addressed to Bayer CropScience AG, Alfred-Nobel-Straße 50, D-40789 Monheim am Rhein, Germany.. Done at Brussels, 8 September 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p 1.(2)  OJ L 106, 17.4.2001, p. 1.(3)  http://www.efsa.europa.eu/EFSA/efsa_locale-1178620753816_1178620785771.htm(4)  OJ L 10, 16.1.2004, p. 5.(5)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 24.(6)  OJ L 287, 5.11.2003, p. 1.(7)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p 23.ANNEX(a)   Applicant and authorisation holder:Name : Bayer CropScience AG.Address : Alfred-Nobel-Strasse 50, D-40789 Monheim am Rhein, Germany.(b)   Designation and specification of the products:1.   Foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of, or produced from ACS-GMØØ5-3 soybean.2.   Feed containing, consisting of, or produced from ACS-GMØØ5-3 soybean.3.   Products other than food and feed containing or consisting of ACS-GMØØ5-3 soybean for the same uses as any other soybean with the exception of cultivation.The genetically modified ACS-GMØØ5-3 soybean, as described in the application, expresses the PAT protein which confers tolerance to the glufosinate-ammonium herbicide.(c)   Labelling:1.   For the purposes of the specific labelling requirements laid down in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, and in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003, the ‘name of the organism’ shall be ‘soybean’.2.   The words ‘not for cultivation’ shall appear on the label of and in documents accompanying products containing or consisting of ACS-GMØØ5-3 soybean referred to in Article 2(b) and (c) of this Decision.(d)   Method for detection:— event specific real-time PCR-based method for the quantification of ACS-GMØØ5-3 soybean,— validated on seeds by the Community reference laboratory established under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, published at http://gmo-crl.jrc.it/statusofdoss.htm— reference material: AOCS 0707-A, AOCS 0707-B and AOCS 0707-C accessible via the American Oil Chemists Society at http://www.aocs.org/tech/crm/bayer_soy.cfm(e)   Unique identifier:ACS-GMØØ5-3.(f)   Information required under Annex II to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity:Biosafety Clearing House, Record ID: see [to be completed when notified].(g)   Conditions or restrictions on the placing on the market, use or handling of the products:Not required.(h)   Monitoring plan:Monitoring plan for environmental effects conforming with Annex VII to Directive 2001/18/EC.[Link: plan published on the Internet](i)   Post-market monitoring requirements for the use of the food for human consumption:Not required.Note: Links to relevant documents may need to be modified over time. Those modifications will be made available to the public via the updating of the Community register of genetically modified food and feed. +",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;soya bean;soya seed;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;genetically modified organism;GMO;biotechnological invention;genetically altered organism;transgenic organism;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food;labelling,21 +27743,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 100/2004 of 21 January 2004 amending for the 28th time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 of 27 May 2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001 prohibiting the export of certain goods and services to Afghanistan, strengthening the flight ban and extending the freeze of funds and other financial resources in respect of the Taliban of Afghanistan(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 19/2004(2), and in particular Article 7(1), first indent, thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 lists the persons, groups and entities covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation.(2) On 16 January 2004, the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council decided to amend the list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply. Annex I should therefore be amended accordingly.(3) In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation must enter into force immediately,. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is hereby amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 January 2004.For the CommissionChristopher PattenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 139, 29.5.2002, p. 9.(2) OJ L 4, 8.1.2004, p. 11.ANNEXAnnex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is amended as follows:The following entries shall be added under the heading ""Natural persons"":1. Sulaiman Jassem Abo Ghaith. Former nationality: Kuwaiti.2. Jamel Lounici. +",Afghanistan;Islamic Republic of Afghanistan;international affairs;international politics;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;economic sanctions;terrorism;elimination of terrorism;air transport;aeronautics;air service;aviation;foreign capital,21 +44251,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 843/2014 of 23 July 2014 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Upplandskubb (PDO)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, Sweden's application to register the name ‘Upplandskubb’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Upplandskubb’ should therefore be entered in the register,. The name ‘Upplandskubb’ (PDO) is hereby entered in the register.The name referred to in the first paragraph identifies a product in Class 2.3. bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker's wares in Annex XI to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 (3). This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 July 2014.For the CommissionOn behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ C 79, 18.3.2014, p. 7.(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 of 13 June 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 179, 19.6.2014, p. 36). +",motor vehicle industry;automobile manufacture;motor industry;bread;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;East Middle Sweden;Östra Mellansverige;labelling,21 +12831,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 549/94 of 11 March 1994 adjusting the codes of certain products listed in Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 on the common organization of the market in poducts processed from fruit and vegetables. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 234/79 of 5 February 1979 on the procedure for adjusting the Common Customs Tariff nomenclature used for agricultural products (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3209/89 (2) and in particular Article 2 (1) thereof,Whereas Article 1 (1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 (3), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 248/94 (4), covers a number of products including the products listes under heading 2008;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2505/92 of 14 July 1992 amending Annexes I and II to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (5) lists preparations of the Muesli type based on unroasted cereal flakes, which were prviously classified under heading 2106, under the new CN code 2008 92 45;Whereas the exclusion of this product from the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables must therefore be made explicit in Article 1 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86, with application from the date of entry into force of Regulation (EEC) No 2505/92;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2551/93 of 10 August 1993 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (6) contains the combined nomenclature currently in force;Whereas certain codes listes in the Annexes to Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 no longer correspond to those of the current combined nomenclature; whereas those Annexes must therefore be adapted, with application from the date of entry into force of Regulation (EEC) No 2551/93;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 is hereby amended as follows:1. In Article 1 (1), under CN code ex 2008, the indent '- Preparations of the Muesli type of subheading 2008 92 45' is added after the indent '- Palm hearts of subheading 2008 91 00';2. In Annex I, part A,(a) code ex 2002 90 10 designating tomato juice (including passata) is replaced by codes ex 2002 90 11 and ex 2002 90 19;(b) codes ex 2002 90 30 and ex 2002 90 90 designating tomato concentrates are replaced by codes ex 2002 90 31, ex 2002 90 39, ex 2002 90 91 and ex 2002 90 99;3. In Annex III, the line"""" ID=""1"">'2007 99 59> ID=""2""> Other> ID=""3"">10> ID=""4"">13'"">is replaced by"""" ID=""1"">'2007 99 55> ID=""2""> Apple purĂŠe, including compotes> ID=""3"">10> ID=""4"">13""> ID=""1"">2007 99 58> ID=""2""> Other> ID=""3"">10> ID=""4"">13';"">4. In Annex IV,(a) codes ex 2007 99 59 and ex 2007 99 90 are replaced by codes ex 2007 99 58 and ex 2007 99 99 respectively;(b) codes ex 2009 80 80 and ex 2009 80 99 are replaced by codes ex 2009 80 81 and ex 2009 80 96 respectively. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. (1) shall apply from 1 January 1993. (2), (3) and (4) shall apply from 1 January 1994.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 March 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 34, 9. 2. 1979, p. 2.(2) OJ No L 312, 27. 10. 1989, p. 5.(3) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 31, 4. 2. 1994, p. 3.(5) OJ No L 267, 14. 9. 1992, p. 1.(6) OJ No L 241, 27. 9. 1993, p. 1. +",tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;cereal product;cereal preparation;processed cereal product;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp,21 +30324,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 762/2005 of 19 May 2005 opening crisis distillation as provided for in Article 30 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 for table wine in Spain. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (1), and in particular Article 33(1)(f) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 provides for the possibility of a crisis distillation measure in the event of exceptional market disturbance due to major surpluses. Such measures may be limited to certain categories of wine and/or certain areas of production, and may apply to quality wines psr at the request of the Member State concerned.(2) By letter of 8 March 2005, the Spanish Government requested that crisis distillation be opened for table wine produced in its territory.(3) Considerable surpluses have been recorded on the table wine market in Spain, which are reflected in a fall in prices and a worrying rise in stocks towards the end of the current marketing year. In order to reverse this negative trend, and so remedy the difficult market situation, stocks of table wine should be reduced to a level that can be regarded as normal in terms of covering market requirements.(4) Since the conditions laid down in Article 30(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 are satisfied, a crisis distillation measure should be opened for a maximum of 4 million hectolitres of table wine.(5) The crisis distillation opened by this Regulation must comply with the conditions laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 of 25 July 2000 laying down detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine with regard to market mechanisms (2) as regards the distillation measure provided for in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999. Other provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 must also apply, in particular those concerning the delivery of alcohol to intervention agencies and the payment of advances.(6) The price distillers must pay producers should be set at a level that permits the market disturbance to be dealt with by allowing producers to take advantage of the possibility afforded by this measure.(7) The product of crisis distillation must be raw or neutral alcohol only, for compulsory delivery to the intervention agency in order to avoid disturbing the market for potable alcohol, which is supplied largely by the distillation provided for in Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Crisis distillation as provided for in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 is hereby opened for a maximum of 4 million hectolitres of table wine in Spain, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 concerning this type of distillation. Producers may conclude contracts as provided for in Article 65 of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the contract’) from 23 May to 15 June 2005.Contracts shall be accompanied by proof that a security equal to EUR 5 per hectolitre has been lodged.Contracts may not be transferred. 1.   If the total quantity covered by the contracts submitted to the intervention agency exceeds the quantity laid down in Article 1, Spain shall determine the rate of reduction to be applied to the above contracts.2.   Spain shall take the administrative steps necessary to approve the above contracts by 18 July 2005 at the latest. The approval shall specify any rate of reduction applied and the quantity of wine accepted per contract and shall stipulate that the producer may cancel the contract where the quantity to be distilled is reduced.Spain shall notify the Commission before 1 August 2005 of the quantities of wine covered by approved contracts.3.   Spain may limit the number of contracts that individual producers may conclude under this Regulation. 1.   The quantities of wine covered by approved contracts shall be delivered to the distilleries by 15 October 2005 at the latest. The alcohol obtained must be delivered to the intervention agency in accordance with Article 6(1) by 15 March 2006 at the latest.2.   The security shall be released for the quantities delivered when the producer presents proof of delivery to a distillery.The security shall be forfeit where no delivery is made within the time limit laid down in paragraph 1. The minimum price paid for wine delivered for distillation under this Regulation shall be EUR 1,914/% vol/hl. 1.   Distillers shall deliver the product obtained from distillation to the intervention agency. That product shall be of an alcoholic strength of at least 92 % vol.2.   The price the intervention agency must pay distillers for raw alcohol delivered shall be EUR 2,281/% vol/hl. The payment shall be made in accordance with Article 62(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000. However, payment may be made only from 16 October 2005.Distillers may receive an advance of EUR 1,122/% vol/hl on that amount. In that case the advance shall be deducted from the price actually paid. Articles 66 and 67 of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 shall apply. However, payment of the advance may be made only from 16 October 2005. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 23 May 2005.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 May 2005.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1. Regulation last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.(2)  OJ L 194, 31.7.2000, p. 45. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 616/2005 (OJ L 103, 22.4.2005, p. 15). +",aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;intervention agency;table wine;ordinary wine;wine for direct consumption;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +13348,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2753/94 of 11 November 1994 amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 as regards the combined nomenclature codes for plaintains. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 234/79 of 5 February 1979 on the procedure for adjusting the Common Customs Tariff nomenclature used for agricultural products (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3209/89 (2), and in particular Article 2 (1) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2551/93 of 10 August 1993 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tafiff (3), contains the combined nomenclature currently applicable;Whereas a special combined nomenclature code was created for the fresh plaintains referred to in Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3669/93 (5);Whereas this code should be used for fresh plaintains; whereas, therefore, the table contained in Article 1 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72, should be amended from the date of entry into force of Regulation (EEC) No 2551/93;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. The table contained in Article 1 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 is hereby amended as follows:"""" ID=""1"">'ex 0803 00> ID=""2"">plaintains'"">is replaced by:"""" ID=""1"">'0803 00 11> ID=""2"">fresh plaintains""> ID=""1"">ex 0803 00 90> ID=""2"">dried plaintains'.""> This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1994.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 November 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 34, 9. 2. 1979, p. 2.(2) OJ No L 312, 27. 10. 1989, p. 5.(3) OJ No L 241, 27. 9. 1993, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 338, 31. 12. 1993, p. 26. +",fresh fruit;tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin,21 +11787,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 2104/93 of 22 July 1993 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1382/91 on the submission of data on the landings of fishery products in Member States. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Whereas, with the creation of the European Economic Area (EEA), the management of the market in fishery products would be enhanced by the existence of harmonized statistics on the landings of fishery products in all countries of the EEA;Whereas, in Annex XXI.25 to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, the member countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have undertaken to submit to the Commission monthly data on the landings of fishery products in those countries by Community and EFTA vessels and, on an optimal basis, by vessels of third countries, starting at the latest in January 1995;Whereas the need for harmonized statistics requires that the data submitted by the Community Member States under the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 1382/91 (3) should be extended to include submissions of data on landings by EFTA vessels and, on an optional basis, by vessels of third countries;Whereas the additional data required are generally already collected and processed by the competent authorities in Community Member States;Whereas, in the course of implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1382/91, certain minor discrepancies have come to light in the identification of the products for which data are required and it is desirable in introduce a harmonized format for the submission of data on magnetic media,. Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 1382/91 shall be replaced by the following:'Article 1Each Member State shall submit to the Commission data on the quantity and average price of fishery products landed by Community fishing vessels and by EFTA vessels in each calendar month in its territory taking due account of Council Regulation (Euratom, EEC) No 1588/90 of 11 June 1990 on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the Statistical Office of the European Communities (*).For the purposes of this Regulation, ""landings of fishery products"" shall be:- the products discharged by fishing vessels or other components of the fishing fleet,- the products discharged by vessels of Member States in non-Community ports and covered by Document T2M annexed to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 137/79 (**), and- the products transhipped to vessels of third countries from Community fishing vessels and other components of the Community fishing fleet within the territory of that Member State.The Member States shall ensure that, except where derogations are granted in accordance with Article 5 (4), the date submitted shall cover all landings of the fishery products listed in Annex I in that calendar month. However, sampling techniques may be used to estimate up to 10 % by weight of the fishery products landed in that month. These sampling techniques shall be reported under the provisions of Articles 5 (1) and 5 (2).(*) OJ No L 151, 15. 6. 1990, p. 1.(**) OJ No L 20, 27. 1. 1979, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3399/91 (OJ No L 320, 22. 11. 1991, p. 19).' Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 1382/91 shall be replaced by the following:'Article 41. Member States shall fulfil their obligations to the Commission pursuant to Articles 1 and 2 by submitting the data on magnetic media, the format of which is given in Annex IV.2. Where Member States experience difficulty in submitting the data on magnetic medium, the data shall be submitted to the Commission in the form shown in Annex III.' Annexes I, II and III to Regulation (EEC) No 1382/91 shall be replaced by the Annexes appearing in Annex A to this Regulation.Annex IV appearing in Annex B to this Regulation shall be added to Regulation (EEC) No 1382/91. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 January 1994.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 July 1993.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. OFFECIERS-VAN DE WIELE(1) OJ No C 84, 25. 3. 1993, p. 6.(2) OJ No C 150, 31. 5. 1993.(3) OJ No L 133, 28. 5. 1991, p. 1.ANNEX A'ANNEX ILIST OF FISHERY PRODUCTS FOR WHICH DATA SUBMISSIONS ARE REQUIRED/* Tables: see OJ */DEFINITIONS TO BE USED IN THE SUBMISSION OF DATA ON LANDINGS OF FISHERY PRODUCTSUnitsWeight: The weight recorded shall be the weight of the product as landed.The weight should be recorded in tonnes with one place of decimals.Average price: The average price is to be reported in national currency per tonne. For products not immediately sold the average price should be estimated, using an appropriate method.DestinationHuman consumption: Included here are all products which are sold at first sale for human consumption or which are landed under contract or other agreement for human consumption. Excluded are quantities destined for human consumption but which, at the moment of first sale, due to market conditions, hygiene regulations or similar causes, are withdrawn from the market for human consumption.Industrial uses: Included here are all products specifically landed for reduction to meal and oil or for consumption by animals plus quantities which, although originally destined for human consumption, are not sold for this purpose at first sale.PresentationFillets refers to strips of flesh cut parallel to the backbone of the fish and consisting of the right or left side of the fish, provided that the head, viscera, fins (dorsal, anal, caudal, ventral, pectoral) and bones (vertebrae or large backbone, ventral or costal, bronchial or stirrup bones, etc.) have been removed and the two sides are not connected, for example by the back or stomach.Whole fish refers to ungutted fish.Cleaned refers to squid where the arms, head and internal organs have been removed from the body.Frozen fish are fish that have been subjected to freezing in a manner to preserve the inherent quality of the fish by reducing the average temperature to -18 ° C or lower and which are then kept at a temperature of -18 ° C or lower.Fresh fish are fish that have not been preserved, cured, frozen or otherwise treated other than chilled. They are generally presented whole or gutted.Salted fish are fish often in gutted and headed form, that are preserved in salt or brine.Nationality and coverageThe data are to include all products landed by Community and EFTA fishing vessels in ports of the reporting Member State. The reporting Member State is not required, under the provisions of this Regulation, to report the landings of its vessels in ports other than the national ports.The data are to include products discharged within the territory of the Member State and covered by document T2M referred to in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 137/79. Also to be included are products transhipped to vessels of third countries from Community and EFTA fishing vessels and other components of the Community and EFTA fishing fleet and which are discharged within the territory of that Member State.Community vessels are vessels flying the flag of, or registered in, a Community Member State.EFTA vessels are vessels flying the flag of, or registered in, a member country of EFTA.Third country vessels are vessels flying the flag, or registered in, a country other than those member countries of the Community or of EFTA.ANNEX IIIFORMAT FOR THE SUBMISSION OF DATA PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 1LANDING STATISTICSLandings for the month of 19. . Country/* Tables: see OJ */(1) Optional.'ANNEX B'ANNEX IVFORMAT FOR THE SUBMISSION OF DATA ON MAGNETIC MEDIA1. Magnetic mediaComputer tapes: Nine track with a density of 1 600 or 6 250 BPI and EDCDIC or ASCII coding, preferably labelled. If labelled, an end-of-file code should be included.Floppy discs: MS-DOS formatted 3,5& Prime; 720 Kbyte or 1,4 Mbyte or 5,25& Prime; 360 Kbyte or 1,2 Mbyte discs.2. Coding format/* Tables: see OJ */(a) All numeric fields should be right adjusted with leading banks. All alpha-numeric fields should be left adjusted with traling blanks.(b) The weight recorded shall be the weight landed.(c) Quantities of less than 50 kg shall be recorded as '0 0'.3. List of codes(a) Presentation codes/* Tables: see OJ */ +",fishery product;quantity of fish landed;landed quantity;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;magnetic medium;blank cassette;floppy disc;magnetic disc;magnetic tape;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,21 +44079,"Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 530/2014 of 12 March 2014 supplementing Directive 2013/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards further defining material exposures and thresholds for internal approaches to specific risk in the trading book Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2013/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on access to the activity of credit institutions and the prudential supervision of credit institutions and investment firms, amending Directive 2002/87/EC and repealing Directives 2006/48/EC and 2006/49/EC (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 77(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 77(3) of Directive 2013/36/EU refers solely to ‘debt instruments’, therefore equity instruments in the trading book should not be included in the assessment of materiality of specific risk.(2) The materiality in absolute terms of exposures to specific risk should be measured by applying the standardised rules for the calculation of net positions of debt instruments. That assessment should consider both long and short net positions calculated in accordance with Article 327(1) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), after having given an allowance for hedges provided by credit derivatives in accordance with Articles 346 and 347 of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013.(3) The first subparagraph of Article 77(3) of Directive 2013/36/EU covering specific risk in the trading book refers to ‘a large number of material positions in debt instruments of different issuers’. These rules therefore set out a materiality threshold for large numbers of material positions in debt instruments of different issuers, pursuant to Article 77(4) of that Directive.(4) This Regulation is based on the draft regulatory technical standards submitted by the European Banking Authority to the Commission.(5) The European Banking Authority has conducted open public consultations on the draft regulatory technical standards on which this Regulation is based, analysed the potential related costs and benefits and requested the opinion of the Banking Stakeholder Group established in accordance with Article 37 of Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3),. Definition of ‘exposures to specific risk which are material in absolute terms’ according to Article 77(4) of Directive 2013/36/EUAn institution's exposure to specific risk of debt instruments shall be considered to be material in absolute terms where the sum of all net long and net short positions, as defined in Article 327 of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013, is greater than EUR 1 000 000 000. Definition of ‘large number of material positions in debt instruments of different issuers’ according to Article 77(4) of Directive 2013/36/EUAn institution's specific risk portfolio shall be considered to comprise a large number of material positions in debt instruments of different issuers where the portfolio includes more than 100 positions, each of which is greater than EUR 2 500 000, whether those positions are net long or net short, as defined in Article 327 of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 March 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 176, 27.6.2013, p. 338.(2)  Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions and investment firms and amending Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 (OJ L 176, 27.6.2013, p. 1).(3)  Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Banking Authority), amending Decision No 716/2009/EC and repealing Commission Decision 2009/78/EC (OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 12). +",financial instrument;credit institution;credit establishment;investment company;OEIC;asset management company;asset manager;closed-end investment company;fund manager;investment firm;investment fund;investment trust;mutual fund;open-ended investment company;open-ended investment trust;pooled fund;unit trust;debt;debtor;financial legislation;transaction regulations,21 +41910,"2013/192/EU: Council Implementing Decision of 22 April 2013 authorising the French Republic to apply a reduced rate of taxation to unleaded petrol used as motor fuel and consumed in the Corsican departments in accordance with Article 19 of Directive 2003/96/EC. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 2003/96/EC of 27 October 2003 restructuring the Community framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity (1), and in particular Article 19 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) Council Decision 2007/880/EC (2) authorised the French Republic (hereinafter ‘France’) to apply a reduced rate of taxation to unleaded petrol used as motor fuel and consumed in the Corsican departments in accordance with Article 19 of Directive 2003/96/EC.(2) By letter dated 12 March 2012, France requested authorisation to apply a reduced rate of energy tax to unleaded petrol used as motor fuel by way of extension of a practice followed under Decision 2007/880/EC. The reduction amounts to EUR 1 per hectolitre. The authorisation is being requested for the period from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2018. In Corsica the cost of supplying unleaded petrol to the forecourt is appreciably higher than in mainland France, final prices being EUR 0,10 per litre higher than on the mainland.(3) By reducing the tax on unleaded petrol borne by consumers in Corsica, the consumers concerned will be placed on a more equal footing with those on the mainland. The measure therefore meets regional and cohesion policy objectives.(4) The tax reduction is no larger than necessary to allow for the additional transport and distribution costs borne by consumers in Corsica.(5) The final level of taxation complies with the minimum rates laid down in Directive 2003/96/EC — currently EUR 359/1 000 litres (or EUR 35,90/hectolitre). This holds true even allowing for the authorisation conferred by Council Implementing Decision 2013/193/EU of 22 April 2013 authorising the French Republic to apply differentiated levels of taxation to motor fuels in accordance with Article 19 of Directive 2003/96/EC (3), for the period as from 1 January 2013, even if the effects of that Decision are combined with those of this Decision.(6) In view of the remote and insular nature of the departments to which it applies and the moderate reduction in the rate — which is, moreover, very high compared to the minimum level prescribed by Directive 2003/96/EC —, the measure requested will not give rise to any movement specifically linked to the supplying of fuel.(7) Consequently, the measure is acceptable from the point of view of the proper functioning of the internal market and of the need to ensure fair competition and it is not incompatible with the health, environment, energy and transport policies of the Union.(8) France should therefore be authorised, pursuant to Article 19(2) of Directive 2003/96/EC, to apply a reduced rate of taxation to unleaded petrol used as motor fuel and consumed in Corsica, until 31 December 2018.(9) It follows from Article 19(2) of Directive 2003/96/EC that each authorisation granted under that Article must be strictly limited in time.(10) In order to provide the departments concerned with a sufficient degree of certainty, the authorisation should be granted for a period of six years. However, in order not to undermine future general developments of the existing legal framework, it is appropriate to provide that, should the Council, acting on the basis of Article 113 of the Treaty, introduce a modified general system for the taxation of energy products to which this authorisation would not be adapted, this Decision would expire on the day on which the rules on that modified system became applicable.(11) It should be ensured that France can apply the specific reduction to which this Decision relates from 1 January 2013, following seamlessly on from the prior arrangements under Decision 2007/880/EC. The authorisation requested should therefore be granted with effect from 1 January 2013.(12) This Decision is without prejudice to the application of the Union rules regarding State aid,. France is hereby authorised to apply a reduction in the rate of taxation not exceeding EUR 1 per hectolitre to unleaded petrol used as motor fuel and consumed in the Corsican departments.The reduction shall not go beyond the additional costs of transport, storage and distribution borne in the Corsican departments compared to mainland France.The reduced rate shall comply with the obligations in Directive 2003/96/EC, in particular the minimum rates referred to in Article 7 thereof. This Decision shall take effect on the day of its notification.It shall apply from 1 January 2013.It shall expire on 31 December 2018.However, should the Council, acting on the basis of Article 113 of the Treaty, introduce a modified general system for the taxation of energy products to which the authorisation granted in Article 1 of this Decision would not be adapted, this Decision shall expire on the day on which the rules on that modified system become applicable. This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.. Done at Luxembourg, 22 April 2013.For the CouncilThe PresidentE. GILMORE(1)  OJ L 283, 31.10.2003, p. 51.(2)  OJ L 346, 29.12.2007, p. 15.(3)  See page 15 of this Official Journal. +",France;French Republic;tax harmonisation;harmonisation of tax systems;tax harmonization;Corsica;tax relief;relief from taxes;tax abatement;tax advantage;tax allowance;tax concession;tax credit;tax deduction;tax reduction;lead-free petrol;fuel tax;tax on motor fuels;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +6565,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2039/88 of 8 July 1988 amending for the second time Regulation (EEC) No 3590/85 on the certificate and analysis report required for the importation of wine, grape juice and grape must. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1441/88 (2), and in particular Article 70 (1) thereof,Whereas, in accordance with Article 2 (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 354/79 of 5 February 1979 laying down general rules for the import of wines, grape juice and grape must (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3805/85 (4), third countries which export to the Community, within an overall quantity of less than 1 000 hectolitres per year, wine or grape juice put up in containers of four litres or less, are not required to submit a certificate or analysis report; whereas the third countries qualifying for that exemption for their exports to the Community are listed in Annex V to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3590/85 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1614/86 (6); whereas India has requested to qualify for that exemption and has stated that it is willing to comply with the relevant conditions; whereas that third country should accordingly be included on the list in Annex V to the abovementioned Regulation;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. The following is hereby added to Annex V to Regulation (EEC) No 3590/85:'- India.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 July 1988.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 132, 28. 5. 1988, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 54, 5. 3. 1979, p. 97.(4) OJ No L 367, 31. 12. 1985, p. 39.(5) OJ No L 343, 20. 12. 1985, p. 20.(6) OJ No L 142, 28. 5. 1986, p. 22. +",India;Republic of India;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;fruit juice;fruit juice concentrate;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;wine,21 +44231,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 801/2014 of 24 July 2014 setting out the timetable and other implementing conditions related to the mechanism for the allocation of resources for the Union Resettlement Programme under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 516/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (1), in particular Article 17(8) thereof,After consulting the Asylum, Migration and Integration and Internal Security Funds Committee established by Article 59(1) of Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 laying down general provisions on the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and on the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management (2),Whereas:(1) In addition to the amounts allocated pursuant to Article 15(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 516/2014, Member States receive an additional amount, every two years, for each resettled person.(2) The periods to be taken into account for the calculation of the additional amount should be specified. It is appropriate to establish three resettlement periods, in respect of each of which an additional amount may be allocated to a Member State.(3) If, in 2017, it appears necessary to provide for a revision in 2019 of the common Union resettlement priorities referred to in Article 17(2) of Regulation (EU) No 516/2014, the third resettlement period, covering the years 2018 to 2020, may be limited to the years 2018 and 2019. If so, this Regulation will be amended to provide for an additional resettlement period for the year 2020.(4) In order for the Commission to establish the additional amount to be allocated in respect of resettlement in any given resettlement period, each Member State should submit to the Commission an estimate of the number of persons it plans to resettle during that period. The estimate should be submitted via the electronic data exchange system established by Article 2 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 802/2014 (3).(5) Regulation (EU) No 516/2014 provides that the additional amounts for resettlement are to be allocated to the Member States for the first time in the individual financing decisions approving the national programmes referred to in Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No 514/2014. For the resettlement period covering the years 2014 and 2015, the national programmes to be submitted to the Commission should therefore contain an estimate of the number of persons the Member State plans to resettle during that period. For the other resettlement periods, each Member State should submit an estimate by 15 September of the year preceding the resettlement period concerned.(6) The additional amount for resettlement allocated to each Member State is based on an estimate of the number of persons it plans to resettle. To qualify for payment of the additional amount, the persons concerned should have been effectively resettled from the beginning of the period concerned and up to six months following the end of that period.(7) In order to be paid the additional amount, which is based on a lump sum for each resettled person, Member States should report to the Commission the number of persons qualifying for payment. They should keep the evidence of these persons qualifying for payment.(8) The United Kingdom and Ireland are bound by Regulation (EU) No 516/2014 and are as a consequence bound by this Regulation.(9) Denmark is not bound by Regulation (EU) No 516/2014 nor by this Regulation.(10) In order to allow for the prompt application of the measures provided for in this Regulation and not delay the approval of the national programmes, this Regulation should enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,. Allocation of an additional amount for resettled persons1.   In order to be allocated an additional amount for resettled persons as provided for in Article 17(1) of Regulation (EU) No 516/2014, each Member State shall provide the Commission with an estimate of the number of persons that it plans to resettle in any of the following periods:(a) the years 2014 and 2015;(b) the years 2016 and 2017;(c) the years 2018, 2019 and 2020.2.   The estimates shall include the number of persons falling within any of the priority categories and groups of persons defined in Article 17(2) of Regulation (EU) No 516/2014. They shall be submitted through the electronic data exchange system established by Article 2 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 802/2014, as follows:(a) the estimate for the years 2014 and 2015 shall be included in the Member State's national programme submitted in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No 514/2014;(b) the estimate for the years 2016 and 2017 shall be submitted by 15 September 2015;(c) the estimate for the years 2018 to 2020 shall be submitted by 15 September 2017.3.   The Commission shall examine the estimates and, as soon as possible, decide on the additional amounts to be allocated to each Member State, as provided for in Article 17(9) of Regulation (EU) No 516/2014. Qualification for the additional amount for resettled persons and reporting1.   In order to qualify for the additional amount, the persons concerned shall be effectively resettled from the beginning of the period concerned and up to six months following the end of that period.The Member States shall keep the information necessary to allow proper identification of the resettled persons and of the date of their resettlement.For persons falling within any of the priority categories and groups of persons referred to in Article 17(2) of Regulation (EU) No 516/2014, Member States shall also keep the evidence that they belong to the relevant priority category or group of persons.2.   Each Member State which has been allocated an additional amount for resettlement shall include in the annual accounts provided for in Article 39 of Regulation (EU) No 514/2014, the number of resettled persons qualifying for the additional amount, of which the number of persons falling within any of the priority categories and groups of persons defined in Article 17(2) of Regulation (EU) No 516/2014. Each resettled person may be counted only once. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in the Member States in accordance with the Treaties.. Done at Brussels, 24 July 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 168.(2)  OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 112.(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 802/2014 of 24 July 2014 establishing models for national programmes and establishing the terms and conditions of the electronic data exchange system between the Commission and Member States pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down general provisions on the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and on the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, prevention and combating crime and crisis management (see page 22 of this Official Journal). +",fund (EU);EC fund;immigration;integration of migrants;assimilation of migrants;migration control;halting of immigration;managed migration;return migration;repatriate;repatriated person;repatriation;refugee;aid to refugees;eligibility criteria;criteria for Community financing;right of asylum;EU migration policy;Community migration policy;Community policy on migration;European Union migration policy,21 +3398,"2003/507/EC: Council Decision of 13 June 2003 on the accession of the European Community, to the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution to Abate Acidification, Eutrophication and Ground-Level Ozone. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175 paragraph 1, in conjunction with Article 300 paragraph 2, first sentence of the first subparagraph and paragraph 3, first subparagraph thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),Whereas:(1) Acidification, eutrophication and ground-level ozone cause unacceptable damage to the environment and human health within the Community.(2) On 30 November 1999 the Executive Body to the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution adopted the Protocol to Abate Acidification, Eutrophication and Ground-level Ozone (Gothenburg Protocol); the Gothenburg Protocol sets maximum permitted levels of emissions (emission ceilings) for each national Party for the four main precursor pollutants responsible for acidification, eutrophication and ground-level ozone: sulphur dioxyde, oxides of nitrogen, volatile organic compounds and ammonia; these ceilings are to be met by 2010.(3) Implementation of the Gothenburg Protocol will contribute to achieving Community goals for protection of the environment and human health.(4) Directive 2001/81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2001 on national emission ceilings for certain atmospheric pollutants(3) sets binding national emission ceilings, to be met by 2010 at the latest,which are equal to or more ambitious than those required by the Gothenburg Protocol for each Member State.(5) Directive 2001/80/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2001 on the limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from large combustion plants(4) sets new limit values for emissions from this sector, which are consistent with those set under the Gothenburg Protocol.(6) The Community, in consequence, should accede to the Gothenburg Protocol,. The accession of the Community to the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution to Abate Acidification, Eutrophication and Ground-level Ozone is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Protocol is contained in the Annex to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to deposit the instrument of accession with the Secretary General of the United Nations, in accordance with Article 16 of the Protocol. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Luxembourg, 13 June 2003.For the CouncilG. PapandreouThe President(1) OJ C 151 E, 25.6.2002, p. 74.(2) Opinion of 4 July 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ L 309, 27.11.2001, p. 22.(4) OJ L 309, 27.11.2001, p. 1. +",pollution control measures;reduction of pollution;ozone;atmospheric pollution;air pollution;air quality;smog;stratospheric pollution;depletion of the ozone layer;destruction of the ozone layer;deterioration of the ozone layer;transfrontier pollution;international convention;multilateral convention;accession to an agreement;accession to a convention;accession to a treaty;acidification;acidification of the environment;environmental acidification;eutrophication,21 +20809,"2001/404/EC: Council Decision of 28 May 2001 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Argentine Republic pursuant to Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 for the modification of concessions with respect to garlic provided for in Schedule CXL annexed to the GATT. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 300(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) On 2 May 2000, the Council authorised the Commission to enter into negotiations and consultations with WTO Members under Article XXVIII of GATT 1994 with a view to modifying the bound tariff for garlic.(2) Negotiations have been conducted by the Commission in consultation with the Article 133 Committee and within the framework of the negotiating directives issued by the Council.(3) Negotiations with the Argentine Republic, the only WTO Member having a principal supplying interest, have been successfully concluded.(4) The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Argentine Republic for the modification of concessions for garlic should therefore be approved.(5) The measures needed to implement this Decision should be adopted in accordance with the management procedure laid down in Article 46 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96(1),. The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Argentine Republic pursuant to Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 for the modification of concessions with respect to garlic provided for in Schedule CXL annexed to the GATT, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The Commission, assisted by the Committee established by Article 45 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96, shall adopt the necessary measures for managing the tariff quotas provided for in the Agreement in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 46 of that Regulation. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community(2). This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentT. Bodstrรถm(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2826/2000 (OJ L 328, 23.12.2000, p. 2).(2) The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. +",GATT;General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);bulb vegetable;garlic;onion;scallion;shallot;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;Argentina;Argentine Republic,21 +44107,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 591/2014 of 3 June 2014 on the extension of the transitional periods related to own funds requirements for exposures to central counterparties in Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 and Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions and investment firms and amending Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 (1), and in particular Article 497(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) In order to avoid disruption to international financial markets and to prevent penalising institutions by subjecting them to higher own funds requirements during the processes of authorisation and recognition of an existing central counterparty (CCP) as a qualifying central counterparty (QCCP), Article 497(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 575/2013 established a transitional period during which all CCPs with which institutions established in the Union clear transactions will be considered QCCPs.(2) Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 also amended Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) in respect of certain inputs to the calculation of institutions' own funds requirements for exposures to CCPs. Accordingly, Article 89(5a) of Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 requires certain CCPs to report, for a limited period of time, the total amount of initial margin they have received from their clearing members. That transitional period mirrors the one laid down in Article 497 of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013.(3) The transitional periods in Article 497(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 and in the first and second subparagraphs of Article 89(5a) of Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 will expire on 15 June 2014.(4) Article 497(3) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 empowers the Commission to adopt an implementing act in order to extend the transitional period by six months in exceptional circumstances. That extension should also apply in respect of the time limits laid down in Article 89(5a) of Regulation (EU) No 648/2012.(5) Since the authorisation and recognition processes of CCPs are still ongoing, the transitional periods in Article 497(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 and in the first and second subparagraphs of Article 89(5a) of Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 should be extended by six months, i.e. until 15 December 2014.(6) If an extension of the transitional periods is not granted, institutions established in the Union (or their subsidiaries established outside the Union) would see a significant increase in the own funds requirements for their exposures to those CCPs that have not yet been authorised or recognised, as applicable. While such an increase may only be temporary, it could potentially lead to their withdrawal as direct participants in those CCPs and hence cause disruption in the markets in which those CCPs operate.(7) This Regulation should enter into force before 16 June 2014 to ensure that the extension of the existing transitional periods occurs prior to their expiry. A later entry into force could lead to disruption for CCPs, for markets in which they operate and for institutions which have exposures to those CCPs.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the European Banking Committee,. The 15-month periods referred to in Article 497(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 and in the first and second subparagraph of Article 89(5a) of Regulation (EU) No 648/2012, respectively, are extended by 6 months. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 June 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 176, 27.6.2013, p. 1.(2)  Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on OTC derivatives, central counterparties and trade repositories (OJ L 201, 27.7.2012, p. 1). +",financial intervention;financial control;banking policy;credit institution;credit establishment;investment company;OEIC;asset management company;asset manager;closed-end investment company;fund manager;investment firm;investment fund;investment trust;mutual fund;open-ended investment company;open-ended investment trust;pooled fund;unit trust;financial legislation;transaction regulations,21 +15798,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2143/96 of 7 November 1996 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2385/91 as regards the geographical areas of Germany where sheepmeat producers practising transhumance are regarded as producers in less-favoured areas. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 of 25 September 1989 on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1589/96 (2), and in particular Article 5 (9) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3493/90 of 27 November 1990 laying down general rules for the grant of premiums to sheepmeat and goatmeat producers (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 233/94 (4), and in particular Article 1 and Article 2 (4) thereof,Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 3493/90 lays down the conditions under which farmers practising transhumance are to be regarded as producers in less-favoured areas; whereas, to that end, the said Regulation states in particular that only those farmers are to be taken into account whose holdings are located in geographical areas to be determined on the basis of certain criteria and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30 of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89; whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2385/91 of 6 August 1991 laying down detailed rules for certain special cases regarding the definition of sheepmeat and goatmeat producers and producer groups (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2569/95 (6), establishes the list of those geographical areas; whereas, in the wake of an administrative reorganization in the new Länder of Germany, the geographical demarcation of certain areas has changed as have their names and whereas the list of geographical areas in that Member State should accordingly be adjusted;Whereas these changes do not imply any foreseeable increase in the number of producers practising transhumance in the areas concerned;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sheep and Goats,. Point IV (Federal Republic of Germany) in the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 2385/91 is hereby amended as follows:1. The sections headed 'Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania`, 'Saxony-Anhalt`, 'Thuringia` and 'Saxony` are replaced by the following:'Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (in the following urban and rural districts):Bad DoberanDemminGüstrowLudwigslustMecklenburg-StrelitzNordvorpommernNordwestmecklenburgOstvorpommernParchimUecker-RandowSaxony-Anhalt (in the following urban and rural districts):Anhalt-ZerbstSangerhausenWeißenfelsOhrekreisJerichower LandHalberstadtStendalSalzwedelThuringia (in the following urban and rural districts):NordhausenKyffhäuser KreisUnstrut-Hainich-KreisSömmerdaWartburg KreisGothaWeimar-LandIlm-KreisHolzlandkreisAltenburgErfurtWeimarSaxony (in the following urban and rural districts):Torgau-OschatzDelitzschMuldentalkreisRiesa-GroßenhainMeißen-RadebeulSächsische SchweizBautzenLöbau-ZittauNiederschlesischer OberlausitzkreisFreibergChemnitzer LandZwickauer LandKamenz`.2. 'Lüneburg` is inserted under 'Lower Saxony`. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 November 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 289, 7. 10. 1989, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 25.(3) OJ No L 337, 4. 12. 1990, p. 7.(4) OJ No L 30, 3. 2. 1994, p. 9.(5) OJ No L 219, 7. 8. 1991, p. 15.(6) OJ No L 262, 1. 11. 1995, p. 32. +",producer group;producers' organisation;Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;agricultural guidance;production premium;less-favoured agricultural area;area with specific problems;less-favoured agricultural region;grassland;grazing land;land under grass;ley;meadow;pasture;sheepmeat;lamb meat;mutton,21 +8499,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2282/90 of 31 July 1990 laying down detailed rules for increasing the consumption and utilization of apples and the consumption of citrus fruit. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1195/90 of 7 May 1990 on measures to increase the consumption and utilization of apples (1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1201/90 of 7 May 1990 on measures to increase the consumption of citrus fruit (2), and in particular Article 4 thereof,Whereas Regulations (EEC) No 1195/90 and (EEC) No 1201/90 provide for the Community to contribute towards the financing of measures to encourage respectively an increase in the consumption of fresh apples and the disposal of products processed from apples harvested in the Community and an increase in the consumption of fresh citrus fruit harvested in the Community;Whereas the chief measures to be taken into consideration for granting Community financial assistance should be defined;Whereas these measures must form part of a coherent strategy, contribute to the attainment of medium-term objectives and meet criteria of Community interest; whereas the measures must involve the principal economic operators in the sector concerned, be presented in a uniform manner and contain sufficient information to enable them to be assessed;Whereas in order to encourage grouped initiatives and contacts between those concerned, provision should be made for a system for the dissemination of draft measures; whereas such dissemination should be carried out by intermediary bodies appointed by the Member States;Whereas detailed rules should be laid down to govern cooperation between the bodies appointed by the Member States and the Commission with a view to evaluating and selecting projects;Whereas the various rules for carrying out commitments will be the subject of contracts between the interested parties and the competent national agencies drawn up on the basis of standard contracts made available by the Commission;Whereas the Member States must supervise implementation of the measures and the Commission must be kept informed of the results of measures provided for in this Regulation;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. 1. The measures to increase the consumption and utilization of apples, referred to in Articles 1 and 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 1195/90, and the consumption of citrus fruit, referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 1201/90, shall be presented within the framework of programmes.2. 'Programmes' means a coherent body of measures meeting the following requirements:- they must be on a sufficient scale to help increase the disposal of products and consumption,- they must cover products harvested in the Community, in particular during the main marketing periods,- they must enable production to be adjusted and tailored to market requirements.3. Programmes may be multiannual, but their duration may not exceed three years. Programmes shall cover more than one of the following measures, depending on the products involved.1. For fresh apples, they shall include:(a) determining market requirements: surveys and consumer tests;(b) consumption:- the organization of nutrition and diet campaigns,- the study and tests of new forms of market presentation and packaging,- the organization of promotional campagins other than ordinary advertising,- participation in trade fairs and exhibitions,- preparation of publications and audiovisual material.(c) research:measures referred to in (a) and (b) can be completed by measures permitting either applied research on not yet explored areas, or the dissemination of research results within agronomical, nutritional and marketing areas to operators.2. For products processed from apples, they shall include:(a) research:- the placing on the market of new processed and/or 'ready-to-use' products,- the development of new uses,- determination of the varieties and cultivation techniques best suited to the manufacture of new products,- the development of new manufacturing, preservation and packaging technologies;(b) consumption and utilization:- organization of promotional campaigns,- participation in trade fairs and exhibitions;(c) market research: market studies, surveys and opinion polls on the consumers' or users' reception of new products.3. For fresh citrus fruit, they shall include:(a) determination of market requirements: surveys and consumer tests;(b) consumption:- the organization of campaigns, other than ordinary advertising, to promote the consumption of fresh citrus fruit, including as fruit juice,- the organization of nutrition and diet campaigns,- participation in trade fairs and exhibitions,- preparation of publications and audiovisual material;(c) research:measures referred to in (a) and (b) can be completed by measures permitting either applied research on not yet explored areas, or the dissemination of research results within agronomical, nutritional and marketing areas to operators, or improvement of preservation techniques, not including refrigeration facilities.4. The following types of measures shall not be eligible:- measures to promote the consumption of varieties of apples or citrus fruits not produced in the Community,- measures containing references to one or more regions in the Community,- measures which are receiving Community aid under other regulations or any other grant or subsidy. 1. The programmes referred to in Article 1 shall be presented:(a) in the case of measures to increase the consumption of fresh apples and/or citrus fruit, by groups whose members include representatives of the various branches of the sector, such as producers' organizations or associations thereof and traders or associations thereof;(b) in the case of measures to increase the disposal of products processed from apples, by groups of operators comprising one or more producers' organizations or associations thereof and one or more processors of apples.2. The group submitting the aid application shall be solely responsible for the implementation of the measures in respect of which financial assistance is granted; the group shall have the legal capacity to carry out the measures and shall be based in the Community.However, in the case of the measures referred to in paragraph 1 (b), where the group of operators does not have legal personality, one of the operators shall be appointed by his partners to be responsible for overall implementation of the measures. 1. Interested parties wishing to apply for Community financial assistance may submit to the competent body appointed by the Member State in which they are based a preliminary draft programme showing the measures they propose to carry out under this Regulation, in accordance with the model in Annex I. This preliminary draft shall be submitted not later than 31 May each year, except for the first year of application.2. The body referred to in paragraph 1 shall send the preliminary drafts of programmes it has received to the Commission who will circulate the drafts to the competent bodies in the other Member States. 1. The application for financing shall be lodged with the competent body in the Member State in which the group or responsible partner is based, not later than 31 August each year. However, for 1990, the deadline shall be 31 October.The application shall contain all the information set out in Annex 11.2. The competent body shall check the accuracy of the information in the applications and their compliance with this Regulation. It shall request additional information if necessary and draw up a reasoned opinion. This opinion shall contain an assessment of the economic coherence of the programmes and the technical quality of the measures, the accuracy of the estimates and the financing plans and the implementation capability. The abovementioned body shall reject applications containing information which is obviously false and to which Article 2 (4) applies.3. The competent body shall draw up a list of all the applications for aid and send it to the Commission with a copy of the applications selected and the reasoned opinion, and also the reasons for not having selected the others.This information shall be sent not later than 31 October each year. However, for 1990, the deadline shall be 15 December. Following scrutiny by the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables, in accordance with Article 34 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 (1), the Commission shall draw up a list of the successful applications for Community financial assistance before 1 February of the year following their submission. However, for applications submitted in 1990, the list shall be drawn up before 1 April 1991.The list shall be drawn up on the basis of the coherence of the strategies, the economic and technical merit of the proposed measures and programmes, their likely impact, the innovations they represent and their capacity to produce a significant increase in the consumption and utilization of apples and citrus fruit, as well as the assurances of the effectiveness and representativeness of the groups.Priority shall be given to measures covering more than one Member State and likely to have an impact on the Community market.The Commission shall notify the list of selected measures to the competent body in the Member States immediately. 1. Each interested party shall be informed as promptly as possible by the competent body of the outcome of its application.2. Contracts regarding the selected measures shall be concluded between the competent bodies and the interested parties before 28 February. However, for applications submitted in 1990, contracts shall be concluded before 1 June 1991.The bodies shall use for this purpose the standard contracts made available to them by the Commission. These contracts shall contain the applicable general conditions which the contracting party must acknowledge and accept. Interested parties shall lodge applications for payment with the competent body as follows.1. From the fourth month following conclusion of the contract, the interested party may submit an application for an advance payment accompanied by the appropriate supporting documents.The advance payment may cover 50 % of the eligible expenditure incurred; it may not, however, exceed 50 % of the maximum Community contribution for the measure or measures.Payment of the advance shall be conditional on the lodging, with the competent body, of a security equal to the amount of the advance plus 10 %, in accordance with the conditions set out in Title III of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2220/85 (2).2. Where contracts are concluded for a period of more than one year, a new advance shall be paid, at the request of the interested party, from the date on which the contract was concluded the previous year, upon presentation of the appropriate supporting documents and the lodging, as above, of a security equal to the amount of the second advance plus 10 %.3. However, the total of the advance paid may not exceed 80 % of the maximum Community contribution to the cost of the measures.4. The application for payment of the balance shall be lodged not later than the end of the third month following the date specified in the contract for completion of the measures.It shall be accompanied by:- the appropriate supporting documents,- a statement summarizing the measures carried out,- a report assessing the results obtained to the extent they can be stated on the date of the report, and how these can be further exploited.5. The competent body shall immediately transmit to the Commission a copy of the summary statement and the assessment report referred to in paragraph 4.The Commission may present its comments within 45 days.6. Payment of the balance shall be conditional on verification of the information in the summary statement and the report referred to paragraph 4 and on the ascertainment that the obligations laid down in the contract have been fulfilled.7. The competent body shall carry out the payments within three months from receipt of the application. However, it may postpone payment of an advance or a balance in cases where additional verification is required.8. Release of the securities referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be conditional on payment of the balance of the financial assistance for the measures in question. The competent bodies shall take the necessary measures to verify- the accuracy of the information and supporting documents supplied,- fulfilment of all the contractual obligations,in particular by means of technical, administrative and accounting checks at the premises of the contracting party, any partners of the contracting parties and subcontractors.They shall inform the Commission immediately of any irregularities discovered. 0In cases where payment is made wrongly, the competent body shall recover the sums paid, plus interest over the period from the date of payment to the date of actual recovery. The interest rate applicable shall be that in force for similar recovery operations under national law. 1This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 July 1990.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 119, 11. 5. 1990, p. 53.(2) OJ No L 119, 11. 5. 1990, p. 65.(1) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 205, 3. 8. 1985, p. 5.ANNEX I1. Identification of applicantName or company name:Place of business in the Member State:Address:1.2.3 // Telephone: // Telex: // Telefax:2. Partners1.2.3 // Name or company name: // Main activity: // Member State:3. Proposed programmeProduct(s) concerned:Objective:Measures envisaged:Brief description:1.2 // Duration: // Estimated amount: // Date: // (Signature) (1)(1) Of the person authorized by the group or partners.ANNEX IIIGENERAL INFORMATION1. Title:2. Products concerned:- fresh apples- products processed or prepared from apples- fresh citrus fruit3. Measures:4. Duration: 1 year 2 years 3 years5. Identification of applicant:5.1. Group (1)- Name or company name:- Legal status:Date established:- Registered place of business:Street: No: .............. Box:1.2.3 // Post code: // Town: // Country: // Telephone: // Telex: // Telefax:- Bank details:Name: Agency or branch:Street: No: ........ Box: ........ Town: Country:Account No:(1) Or operator appointed to be responsible in accordance with Article 3 (2).5.2. Partners (one form for each)1,5 // // Name or company name: // 1.2.3.4.5 // Legal status: // Type: (1) // OP // IT // D // // // A // C // A // // // // // 1,5 // Main activity: // // Role in the group: - partner - prime contractor // // Responsibility and contribution to implementation of the programme: // // // // // // // // Experience and references (field of activity): // // // // // // // Contribution to financing of programme (in national currency): // - Year 1 // - Year 2 // - Year 3 // Total: // // Right to use the results: // // // // // // 1.2.3.4.5 // (1) // OP = // Producers' organization // C = // Trader // // IT = // Processing firm // D = // Retailer // // AS = // Association // A = // Other6. Financing of the programme6.1. Total cost of programme (1) (2): (national currency)6.2. Community contribution requested:(a)year 1: (national currency)(b)year 2: (national currency)(c)year 3: (national currency)6.3. Contribution of the group: (national currency)of which:- own funds:- loans:- Payments in kind:- other contributions:7. General informationSubcontractors: yes noIf yes, specify which:Specify task(s):Type of commitment: contract (3) other (3)If other, specify which:8. DeclarationThe undersigned declare(s):(a)that he/they have the necessary funds to ensure full financing of the programme:(b)that he/they are not receiving any other Community financial assistance or any other grant or subsidy.1.2.3 // Date: // // Signature (4)(1) Exclusive of VAT.(2) For the duration of implementation of the programme.(3) Attach copy.(4) Of the person authorized by the group or partners.IIDESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAMMEProgrammes must contain at least the following headings:1. A summary of the programme concerning the aspects referred to in points 3 to 6 (not more than two pages).2. Reasons and objectives.3. The proposed measures.4. Strategy: targets, methods, the phases of implementation and the timetable.5. Implementation of the measures: details of the technical, scientific, economic, financial, media, logistic aspects.6. The intended results and advantages for the sector and the Community market.7. The criteria for assessing progress and results on completion of the programme.8. Outlook as regards use and dissemination of results.IIIBUDGET1. The net budget for the measure, before tax, expressed in national currency, broken down and reasoned (1), showing how the amount is to be allocated by category and by year.The budget shall include the cost of assessing the results of the measures during implementation and on completion and the cost of feasability studies where necessary.2. In the case of programmes for products processed from apples, attach where applicable a copy of the contract referred to in Article 2 (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1195/90.(1) On the basis of estimates, fees, etc. and, in the case of subcontracting, offers.The budget shall include the cost of assessing the results of the measures during implementation and on completion and the cost of feasability studies where necessary .2 . In the case of programmes for products processed from apples, attach where applicable a copy of the contract referred to in Article 2 ( 2 ) of Council Regulation ( EEC ) No 1195/90 .( 1 ) On the basis of estimates, fees, etc . and, in the case of subcontracting, offers . +",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;food consumption;sales promotion;sales campaign;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,21 +5170,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1078/2010 of 23 November 2010 establishing a prohibition of fishing for skates and rays in EU waters of IIa and IV by vessels flying the flag of Germany. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 53/2010 of 14 January 2010 fixing for 2010 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in EU waters and, for EU vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (2), lays down quotas for 2010.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2010.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2010 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 November 2010.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Fokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 21, 26.1.2010, p. 1.ANNEXNo 10/T&QMember State GermanyStock SRX/2AC4-CSpecies Skates and rays (Rajidae)Zone EU waters of IIa and IVDate 29.5.2010 +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +28777,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1575/2004 of 8 September 2004 repealing Regulations (EC) No 717/96, (EC) No 1484/96, (EC) No 1508/96, (EC) No 164/97, (EC) No 299/97 and (EC) No 1112/97 related to exceptional support measures for the beef market in Belgium, Germany, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal and the United Kingdom. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in the beef and veal sector (1), and in particular Article 39 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulations (EC) No 717/96 (2), (EC) No 1484/96 (3), (EC) No 1508/96 (4), (EC) No 164/97 (5), (EC) No 299/97 (6) and (EC) No 1112/97 (7) adopting exceptional support measures in Belgium, Germany, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal and the United Kingdom, authorised the Member States concerned to pay compensation for bovine animals slaughtered by order of their competent authorities as part of measures concerning the eradication of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).(2) Since the conditions which led to the adoption of these measures are no longer fulfilled, it is necessary to repeal Regulations (EC) No 717/96, (EC) No 1484/96, (EC) No 1508/96, (EC) No 164/97, (EC) No 299/97 and (EC) No 1112/97.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. Regulations (EC) No 717/96, (EC) No 1484/96, (EC) No 1508/96, (EC) No 164/97, (EC) No 299/97 and (EC) No 1112/97 are repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2005.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 September 2004.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 99, 20.4.1996, p. 16. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 841/96 (OJ L 114, 8.5.1996, p. 18).(3)  OJ L 188, 27.7.1996, p. 25.(4)  OJ L 189, 30.7.1996, p. 86.(5)  OJ L 29, 31.1.1997, p. 1.(6)  OJ L 50, 20.2.1997, p. 16.(7)  OJ L 162, 19.6.1997, p. 17. +",France;French Republic;Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;Ireland;Eire;Southern Ireland;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;market support;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;beef;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium,21 +15747,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1920/96 of 1 October 1996 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2046/89 laying down general rules for distillation operations involving wine and the by-products of winemaking. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), and in particular Articles 35 (7), 36 (5), 38 (4), 39 (8), 41 (9) and 42 (5) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, under Article 2 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 2046/89 (2), Member States may treat associations of winegrowers' cooperatives as producers for the purposes of distillation and whereas Article 2 (4) provides for the presentation, by the Commission, of a report on this matter; whereas, in the light of the experience described in this report, this possibility should be retained on a permanent basis,. Article 2 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2046/89 shall be deleted. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 September 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 1 October 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentD. SPRING(1) OJ No L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1592/96 (OJ No L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 31).(2) OJ No L 202, 14. 7. 1989, p. 14. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1546/95 (OJ No L 148, 30. 6. 1995, p. 34). +",producer group;producers' organisation;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;wine;vinification;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,21 +35189,"2008/621/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of 23 June 2008 amending the Rules of Procedure of the Court of Justice of the European Communities as regards the rules governing the language arrangements applicable to the review procedure. ,Having regard to Article 64 of the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice,In accordance with the procedure laid down in the second paragraph of Article 245 of the Treaty establishing the European Community and the second paragraph of Article 160 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Committee,Having regard to the request of the Court of Justice of 4 February 2008,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament of 17 June 2008,Having regard to the opinion of the Commission of 14 March 2008,Whereas the Rules of Procedure should specify certain detailed rules governing the review procedure laid down in Article 225(2) and (3) of the Treaty establishing the European Community and Article 140a(2) and (3) of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Committee, the principles governing which are set out in Articles 62 to 62b of the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice, and, in particular, should lay down the detailed rules governing the language arrangements applicable to that procedure,. The Rules of Procedure of the Court of Justice of the European Communities of 19 June 1991 (OJ L 176, 4.7.1991, p. 7, with corrigendum in OJ L 383, 29.12.1992, p. 117), as amended on 21 February 1995 (OJ L 44, 28.2.1995, p. 61), 11 March 1997 (OJ L 103, 19.4.1997, p. 1, with corrigendum in OJ L 351, 23.12.1997, p. 72), 16 May 2000 (OJ L 122, 24.5.2000, p. 43), 28 November 2000 (OJ L 322, 19.12.2000, p. 1), 3 April 2001 (OJ L 119, 27.4.2001, p. 1), 17 September 2002 (OJ L 272, 10.10.2002, p. 24, with corrigendum in OJ L 281, 19.10.2002, p. 24), 8 April 2003 (OJ L 147, 14.6.2003, p. 17), 19 April 2004 (OJ L 132, 29.4.2004, p. 2), 20 April 2004 (OJ L 127, 29.4.2004, p. 107), 12 July 2005 (OJ L 203, 4.8.2005, p. 19), 18 October 2005 (OJ L 288, 29.10.2005, p. 51) and 18 December 2006 (OJ L 386, 29.12.2006, p. 44) are hereby amended as follows:After Article 123, there shall be inserted in the Title headed ‘Title IVa: Review of Decisions of the Court of First Instance’ an Article 123a, to be worded as follows:‘Article 123aWithout prejudice to the arrangements laid down in Article 29(2)(b) and (c) and the fourth and fifth subparagraphs of Article 29(3) of these Rules, where, in accordance with the second paragraph of Article 62 of the Statute, the Court decides to review a decision of the Court of First Instance, the language of the case shall be the language of the decision of the Court of First Instance which is subject to review.’. This Decision shall enter into force on the first day of the second month following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Luxembourg, 23 June 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentI. JARC +",Court of Justice of the European Union;CJEC;CJEU;Community court;Court of Justice of the European Communities;Court of Justice of the European Union (institution);EC Court of Justice;European Court of Justice;administrative procedure;judicial proceedings;court proceedings;discontinuance of judicial proceedings;end of judicial proceedings;judicial procedure;legal procedure;legal proceedings;withdrawal of judicial proceedings;official language;working language;use of languages;operation of the Institutions,21 +4260,"2006/916/EC: Commission Decision of 11 December 2006 providing for a derogation from certain provisions of Council Directive 2000/29/EC in respect of plants of Vitis L., other than fruits, originating in Croatia or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (notified under document number C(2006) 6365). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (1), and in particular Article 15(1) thereof,Having regard to the request made by Slovenia,Whereas:(1) Under Directive 2000/29/EC, plants of Vitis L., other than fruits, originating in third countries may not in principle be introduced into the Community.(2) Slovenia has requested a derogation to permit imports of plants of Vitis L., other than fruits, from Croatia or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for a limited period of time in order to enable specialised nurseries to multiply these plants in the Community before re-exporting them to Croatia or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.(3) The Commission considers that there is no risk of spreading harmful organisms to plants or plant products provided that plants of Vitis L., other than fruits originating in Croatia or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are subject to the specific conditions laid down in this Decision.(4) Member States should therefore for a limited period be authorised to permit the introduction into their territory of such plants subject to specific conditions.(5) That authorisation should be terminated if it is established that the specific conditions laid down in this Decision are not sufficient to prevent the introduction of harmful organisms into the Community or have not been complied with.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,. By way of derogation from Article 4(1) of Directive 2000/29/EC with regard to point 15 of Part A of Annex III to that Directive, Member States shall be authorised to permit the introduction into their territory of plants of Vitis L., other than fruits, intended for grafting in the Community and originating in Croatia or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (hereinafter referred to as ‘the plants’).In order to qualify for that derogation the plants shall be subject, in addition to the requirements laid down in Annexes I and II to Directive 2000/29/EC, to the conditions provided for in the Annex to this Decision, and be introduced into the Community between 1 January 2007 and 31 March 2007. Member States which make use of the derogation provided for in Article 1 shall provide the Commission and the other Member States, by 15 November 2007 at the latest, with:(a) the information on the quantities of plants imported pursuant to this Decision; and(b) a detailed technical report on the official inspections referred to in point 6 of the Annex.Any Member State in which the plants are subsequently grafted after their introduction into its territory, shall also provide the Commission and the other Member States, by 15 November 2007 at the latest, with a detailed technical report of the official inspections and testing referred to in point 8(b) of the Annex. Member States shall immediately notify the Commission and the other Member States of all consignments introduced into their territory pursuant to this Decision which were subsequently found not to comply with this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 December 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2006/35/EC (OJ L 88, 25.3.2006, p. 9).ANNEXSpecific conditions applying to plants of Vitis L., other than fruits, originating in Croatia or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia benefiting from the derogation provided for in Article 11. The plants shall be propagating material in the form of dormant buds of the varieties Babić, Borgonja, Dišeča belina, Graševina, Grk, Hrvatica, Kraljevina, Malvazija istarska, Maraština, Malvasija, Muškat momjanski, Muškat ruža porečki, Plavac mali, Plavina-Plavka, Pošip, Škrlet, Teran, Trnjak, Plavac veli, Vugava or Žlahtina that shall be:(a) intended to be grafted in the Community at the premises referred to in point 7, onto rootstocks produced in the Community;(b) harvested in stock nurseries, which are officially registered in Croatia or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Member States making use of this derogation shall make the lists of the registered nurseries available to the Commission and to the other Member States, at the latest by 31 December 2006. These lists shall include the name of the variety, the number of rows planted with this variety, the number of plants per row for each of these nurseries, as far as they are deemed suitable for dispatch to the Community in 2007, under the conditions laid down in this Decision;(c) properly packed and the packaging made recognisable with a marking, enabling the identification of the registered nursery and the variety.2. The plants shall be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued in Croatia or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in accordance with Article 13(1) of Directive 2000/29/EC, on the basis of the examination laid down therein, confirming, in particular, freedom from the following harmful organisms:Daktulosphaira vitifoliae (Fitch)Xylophilus ampelinus (Panagopoulos) Willems et al.Grapevine Flavescence doréeXylella fastidiosa (Well et Raju)Trechispora brinkmannii (Bresad.) RogersTobacco ringspot virusTomato ringspot virusBlueberry leaf mottle virusPeach rosette mosaic virus.3. The official plant protection organisation of Croatia or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall ensure the identity and integrity of the plants from the time of harvesting as referred to in point 1(b) until they are exported to the Community.4. The plants shall be introduced through points of entry designated for the purpose by the Member State in which they are situated.5. Prior to introduction into the Community, the importer shall be officially informed of the conditions laid down in points 1 to 4; the said importer shall notify details of each introduction sufficiently in advance to the responsible official bodies in the Member State of introduction and that Member State, without delay, shall convey the details of the notification to the Commission, indicating:(a) the type of material;(b) the variety and the quantity;(c) the declared date of introduction and confirmation of the point of entry;(d) the names, addresses and the locations of the premises referred to in point 7 where the buds will be grafted and stored.6. The inspections, including testing, as appropriate, required pursuant to Article 13 of Directive 2000/29/EC and in accordance with provisions laid down in the present Decision, shall be made by the responsible official bodies of the Member State making use of this authorisation, and where appropriate, in cooperation with the responsible official bodies of the Member State where the plants are to be stored.7. The plants shall be grafted only at premises officially registered and approved for the purposes of this authorisation.8. At the premises referred to in point 7:(a) the plants which have been found free from the harmful organisms referred to in point 2 may then be used for grafting onto rootstock of Community origin. The grafted plants shall subsequently be kept under appropriate conditions in a suitable growing medium but shall not be planted or further grown in fields. The grafted plants shall remain at the premises for no more than eighteen months before being exported to a destination outside the Community as referred to in point 9;(b) in the period following grafting the plants shall be visually inspected by the said responsible official bodies of the Member State in which they are grafted, at appropriate times, for the presence of harmful organisms or for signs or symptoms caused by any harmful organism; as a result of such visual inspection any harmful organism having caused such signs or symptoms shall be identified by an appropriate testing procedure;(c) any grafted plant which has not been found free, during the said inspections or testing referred to in points (a) and (b), from harmful organisms listed in point 2, or otherwise of quarantine concern, shall be immediately destroyed under the control of the said responsible official bodies.9. Any plant resulting from a successful grafting using the buds referred to in point 1 shall only be released as grafted plants for export to Croatia or to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The responsible official bodies of a Member State making use of this authorisation shall ensure that any plant or part of the plant not so exported shall be officially destroyed. Records shall be kept of the amounts of successfully grafted plants, of officially destroyed plants and of plants subsequently re-exported to Croatia or to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. This information shall be made available to the Commission. +",plant health legislation;phytosanitary legislation;regulations on plant health;plant disease;diseases of plants;plant pathology;plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;parasitology;Croatia;Republic of Croatia;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;FYROM;Macedonia-Skopje;The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;ex-Yugoslav republic,21 +43893,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 221/2014 of 7 March 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 288/2009 in respect of fixing the indicative allocation of the aid under the School Fruit and Vegetables Scheme. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to the Council Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013 of 16 December 2013 determining measures on fixing certain aids and refunds related to the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (1), and in particular Article 5(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013 sets the overall amount of the Union aid for the supply of fruit and vegetables, processed fruit and vegetables and banana products to children as referred to in Article 23 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of European Parliament and of the Council (2) (hereinafter ‘school fruit and vegetables scheme’). Furthermore, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013 fixes the maximum co-financing rates and a minimum amount of that aid per Member State.(2) The Commission should fix the indicative allocation of the aid for the school fruit and vegetables scheme to each Member State on the basis of criteria referred to in Article 23(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. The Commission should furthermore periodically assess whether the indicative allocation remains consistent with those criteria.(3) Annex II to Commission Regulation (EC) No 288/2009 (3) sets the amount of the indicative allocation of Union aid per Member State based on the overall Union budget of EUR 90 million. Since Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013 increases the overall budget for the school fruit and vegetables scheme to EUR 150 million and it fixes new co-financing rates, a new indicative allocation should be fixed.(4) The new indicative allocation should also take into account the criteria referred to in Article 23(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 based on the latest available data from 2012 as regards the number of children in the age group of six- to ten-year olds as a proportion of the population in Member State's regions.(5) Regulation (EC) No 288/2009 should therefore be amended accordingly. To take into account the periodicity of the school year, the new indicative allocation should therefore become applicable as from 1 August 2014.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Common Organisation of the Agricultural Markets,. Amendment of Regulation (EC) No 288/2009Annex II is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation. Entry into force and applicationThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 August 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 March 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 346, 20.12.2013, p. 12.(2)  Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common market organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671).(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 288/2009 of 7 April 2009 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards Community aid for supplying fruit and vegetables, processed fruit and vegetables and banana products to children in educational establishments, in the framework of a School Fruit Scheme (OJ L 94, 8.4.2009, p. 38).ANNEX‘ANNEX IIIndicative allocation of Union aid per Member StateMember State Co-financing rate (in %) Children 6-10 abs. numbers EURAustria 75 % 406 322 2 239 273Belgium 75 % 611 450 3 369 750Bulgaria 90 % 316 744 2 094 722Croatia 90 % 205 774 1 360 845Cyprus 75 % 44 823 290 000Czech Republic 88 % 480 495 3 124 660Denmark 75 % 328 182 1 808 638Estonia 90 % 66 436 439 361Finland 75 % 290 308 1 599 911France 76 % 4 051 279 22 500 145Germany 75 % 3 575 991 19 707 575Greece 81 % 529 648 3 143 600Hungary 86 % 482 160 3 031 022Ireland 75 % 319 126 1 758 729Italy 80 % 2 853 098 16 719 794Latvia 90 % 95 861 633 957Lithuania 90 % 136 285 901 293Luxembourg 75 % 29 473 290 000Malta 75 % 19 511 290 000Netherlands 75 % 986 118 5 434 576Poland 88 % 1 802 733 11 645 350Portugal 85 % 527 379 3 284 967Romania 89 % 1 054 185 6 869 985Slovakia 89 % 262 703 1 709 502Slovenia 83 % 91 095 554 291Spain 75 % 2 337 457 12 939 604Sweden 75 % 518 322 2 856 514United Kingdom 76 % 3 494 635 19 401 935EU 28 79 % 25 917 593 150 000 000’ +",fruit;eating habits;vegan;vegetarian;vegetable;distribution of EU funding;distribution of Community funding;distribution of European Union funding;health education;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;educational institution;school;teaching institution;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,21 +22361,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2306/2001 of 27 November 2001 on the issuing of export licences for products processed from fruit and vegetables. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1429/95 of 23 June 1995 on implementing rules for export refunds on products processed from fruit and vegetables other than those granted for added sugars(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1962/2001(2), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2029/2001(3) specifies the quantities which may be covered by applications submitted for export licences with advance fixing of the refund other than those applied for in connection with food aid.(2) Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1429/95 lays down the conditions under which special measures may be taken by the Commission to prevent an overrun in the quantities for which export licence applications may be submitted.(3) In view of the information available to the Commission as of today, the quantity of 300 tonnes of orange juice with a sugar content of not less than 10° Brix but less than 22° Brix in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2029/2001, reduced or increased by the quantities referred to in Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1429/95, would be exceeded if licences were issued with advanced fixing of refunds without restriction in response to applications submitted since 22 November 2001. A reducing factor should accordingly be applied to the quantities applied for on 22 November 2001, and applications for export licences with advance fixing of refunds submitted subsequently with a view to such licences being issued during the current period should be rejected,. Export licences with advance fixing of the refund for orange juice with a sugar content of not less than 10° Brix but less than 22° Brix for which applications were submitted on 22 November 2001 pursuant to Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 2029/2001 shall be issued for 88,9 % of the quantities applied for.Applications for export licences with advance fixing of refunds for the above product submitted after 22 November 2001 and before 22 February 2002 shall be rejected. This Regulation shall enter into force on 28 November 2001.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 November 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 141, 24.6.1995, p. 28.(2) OJ L 268, 9.10.2001, p. 19.(3) OJ L 274, 17.10.2001, p. 11. +",fruit juice;fruit juice concentrate;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,21 +18929,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 13/1999 of 7 January 1999 setting the intervention threshold for tomatoes for the 1999 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2520/97 (2), and in particular Article 27(1) and (2) thereof,Whereas Article 27(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 provides for the possibility of setting an intervention threshold if the market in a product listed in Annex II thereto is suffering or at risk of suffering from widespread structural imbalances giving, or liable to give rise to too large a volume of withdrawals; whereas such a development would be likely to cause budget problems for the Community;Whereas an intervention threshold was fixed for tomatoes for the 1998 marketing year in Regulation (EC) No 281/98 (3); whereas, since the conditions laid down in the abovementioned Article 27 continue to be met for that product, a new threshold should be set for the 1999 marketing year equal to that set for the 1998 marketing year, and the period to be taken into account for the assessment of the overrun of the threshold should also be determined;Whereas, pursuant to the abovementioned Article 27, an overrun of the intervention threshold results in a reduction in the Community withdrawal compensation in the marketing year following the year in which the threshold is exceeded; whereas the consequences of such an overrun should be determined and a reduction in proportion to the size of the overrun fixed, but restricted to a certain percentage;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. 1. The intervention threshold for tomatoes for the 1999 marketing year shall be 360 000 tonnes.2. The overrun of the intervention threshold laid down in paragraph 1 shall be assessed on the basis of withdrawals effected between 1 November 1998 and 31 October 1999. If the quantity subject to withdrawals during the period set in Article 1(2) exceeds the threshold set in Article 1(1), the Community withdrawal compensation set in Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 for the following marketing year shall be reduced in proportion to the size of the overrun based on the production used to calculate the relevant threshold.However, the reduction in the Community compensation shall not exceed 30 %. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 January 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21. 11. 1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 346, 17. 12. 1997, p. 41.(3) OJ L 28, 4. 2. 1998, p. 4. +",market intervention;fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;regulation of agricultural production;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;withdrawal from the market;precautionary withdrawal from the market,21 +30,"71/57/Euratom: Commission Decision of 13 January 1971 on the reorganization of the Joint Nuclear Research Centre (JRC). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom), and in particular Article 8 thereof;Having regard to the Treaty establishing a single Council and a single Commission of the European Communities, and in particular Article 16 thereof;Having regard to the rules of procedure of the Commission, and in particular Article 27 thereof;Having regard to the Opinion of the Scientific and Technical Committee;Whereas it is necessary to provide the Joint Research Centre with an organization and powers appropriate to its tasks.. The Joint Research Centre (JRC) shall consist of the research establishments set up by the Commission to carry out the Community's research and training programmes, and of the necessary ancillary services. The administrative organs of the Joint Research Centre shall be: - the Director General,- the General Advisory Committee,- the Scientific Committee. The Joint Research Centre shall be under the authority of a Director General appointed by the Commission on the basis of a contract of not more than four years' duration, which shall be renewable.The Director General and the services directly under him shall be located in the Ispra establishment.The Director General shall take all measures necessary for the efficient functioning of the JRC consistent with the regulations in force and the authority delegated to him. In accordance with the procedures hereinafter described: - he shall prepare and submit to the Commission the JRC's draft programmes indicating the financial as pects thereof,- within the total funds provided by the Council for the purpose, he shall negotiate and conclude research contracts, and in doing so shall conform to the tariff rules laid down by the Council on a proposal from the Commission,- he shall be responsible for the implementation of programmes and for financial administration,- he shall determine the internal organization of the JRC, taking particularly into account the requirements of a functional budget;- he shall exercise the powers conferred upon the appointing authority by the Staff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants. 1. A General Advisory Committee of the JRC consisting of representatives appointed by the Governments of Member States is hereby set up to assist the Director General ; it shall carry out the duties assigned to it by this Decision.The participation of the Member States shall be governed by the Council Resolution of 17 December 1970.The Committee shall elect one of its members as Chairman for a period of two years. The Director General of the JRC shall take part in the discussions but shall not vote.2. The General Advisory Committee shall be convened by its Chairman ; it must also be convened if the Director General of the JRC or three members of the Committee so request.Proceedings of the Committee shall be valid only if at least two thirds of its members are present. Opinions shall be delivered by a majority of the votes of the members present.3. A summary record of each meeting shall be prepared under the Chairman's responsibility ; it shall include the opinions delivered and where the Committee is consulted, the views expressed. This record shall be forwarded to the Commission and to the Council. A scientific committee of the JRC is hereby set up to as sist the Director General.The Scientific Committee shall be composed as to two thirds of the main heads of department and project managers and as to one-third of members of the scientific and technical staff elected by that staff as their representatives.The Scientific Committee shall be duly consulted by the Director General on all questions of a scientific or technical nature relating to the activities of the JRC. In this connection, it shall take part in the preparation of draft programmes. 1. The Commission shall provide the Director General with general guidelines on the composition of JRC programmes in the light of any general policy adopted by the Council.2. On this basis the Director General, on his own responsibility and in consultation with the General Advisory Committee, shall prepare draft programmes for the various fields of activity of the JRC and the Committee shall give its opinion thereon.3. The Commission shall examine in the light of the general policy and financial situation of the Community the draft programmes and the opinion thereon of the General Advisory Committee, which are laid before it.It shall adopt the proposals in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty and lay them before the Council, adding the opinions of the General Advisory Committee and the original draft programmes prepared by the Director General of the JRC if these drafts have been amended by the Commission. 1. The Director General shall be responsible for the proper execution of the programmes laid down for the JRC. He shall direct the activities of the departments and services, and in particular decide between the alternative methods of implementing the programme.2. He shall provide the Commission with all information which it needs to draw up the reports required by Article 11 of the Euratom Treaty.3. The Director General shall ensure, as necessary, that successive programmes are properly coordinated and inter-related, during implementation and preparation, with particular reference to the scientific and industrial infrastructure of the JRC. The Director General shall arrange to review the programmes every two years. The Director General shall keep the General Advisory Committee duly informed concerning the activities of the Joint Research Centre, in particular as regards major contracts concluded, staff management policy, the detailed elaboration of the Centre's programme and any major amendments to programmes already approved. In the light of this information the General Advisory Committee may deliver opinions to the Director General. 1. Each year the Director General shall make an estimate of the funds required for the implementation of the programme, for inclusion under the relevant head of the preliminary draft budget of the Communities. This estimate shall include a forecast of revenue and expenditure in respect of work done by the JRC under contract. shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to the preparation of preliminary draft budgets for research activities.2. Expenditure of the JRC shall be authorized by the Director General ; he shall sign payment orders and receipts ; he shall conclude contracts and authorize transfers of funds.3. The Director General shall make a quarterly financial report to the Commission. At the end of the financial year he shall forward to the Commission a statement of revenue and expenditure for that financial year.4. The Commission shall appoint the officer responsible for the control of the commitment and authorization of expenditure and for the supervision of revenue.5. The Commission shall appoint the accounting officer responsible for the payment of expenditure and receipt of revenue, for keeping the books and for the safe custody of funds and securities. 01. The Director General shall have such powers over the staff as are conferred upon the appointing authority, with the exception of those laid down in Articles 90 and 91 of the Staff Regulations which are the prerogative of the Commission.2. However, in respect of officials and other servants of grades A1 and A2, the powers laid down in Articles 29, 49, 50 and 51 and Title VI of the Staff Regulations shall be exercised by the Commission on a proposal from the Director General.3. The Director General shall, on behalf of the Commission, take all measures necessary to ensure the safety of persons and installations for which he is responsible. 11. The Director General shall ensure that there is an exchange of information between the services of the Commission and of the JRC for which purpose he shall periodically call together: - the director general or directors of the services of the Commission which are concerned with the activities of the JRC,- the representatives of the departments of the JRC,- the representatives of the staff of the JRC.2. The Director General shall lay down the rules of internal organization of the JRC after consulting the staff of the JRC and obtaining the opinion of the General Advisory Committee.3. Without prejudice to the provisions of the Staff Regulations, the rules shall in particular provide for the creation of representative staff organizations at JRC level and, as necessary, for each establishment and shall determine the conditions in which these organizations shall participate in formulating and implementing the general staff policy of the JRC. 2This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 13 January 1971.For the CommissionThe PresidentFranco M. MALFATTI +",research programme;research measure;Joint Research Centre;IE;IES;IHCP;IPSC;IPTS;IRMM;ITU;Institute for Energy;Institute for Health and Consumer Protection;Institute for Prospective Technological Studies;Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements;Institute for Transuranium Elements;Institute for the Environment and Sustainability;Institute for the Protection and the Security of the Citizen;JRC;advisory committee (EU);EC advisory committee;nuclear research,21 +31770,"2006/997/EC: Council Decision of 23 October 2006 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Uruguay. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) On 22 March 2004 the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations with certain other Members of the WTO under Article XXIV.6 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994, in the course of the accessions to the European Union of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic.(2) Negotiations have been conducted by the Commission in consultation with the Committee established by Article 133 of the Treaty and within the framework of the negotiating directives issued by the Council.(3) The Commission has finalised negotiations for an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Uruguay. The Agreement should be approved,. The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Uruguay relating to the modification of concessions in the schedules of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic in the course of the accession to the European Community is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters in order to bind the Community.. Done at Luxembourg, 23 October 2006.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ.-E ENESTAMAGREEMENTin the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Uruguay relating to the modification of concessions in the schedules of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic in the course of accession to the European CommunityGeneva,Sir,Following the initiation of negotiations between the European Community (EC) and Uruguay under Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of GATT 1994 for the modification of concessions in the schedules of Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic in the course of their accession to the EC, the following is agreed between the EC and Uruguay with a view to close the negotiations opened following the EC's notification of 19 January 2004 pursuant to Article XXIV:6 (GATT):The EC shall incorporate in its schedule CLX, for the customs territory of EC 25, the concessions that were included in its previous schedule.The EC shall adjust the definition of EC tariff rate quota of 4 000 tonnes for ‘high quality meat of bovine animals, fresh, chilled or frozen’ as allocated to Uruguay.This agreement shall enter into force on the date of signature, following the approval by the parties in accordance with their own procedures.On behalf of the European CommunityGeneva,Sir,Reference is made to your letter saying:‘Following the initiation of negotiations between the European Communities (EC) and Uruguay under Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of GATT 1994 for the modification of concessions in the schedules of Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic in the course of their accession to the EC, the following is agreed between the EC and Uruguay with a view to close the negotiations opened following the EC's notification of 19 January 2004 pursuant to Article XXIV:6 (GATT):The EC shall incorporate in its schedule CLX, for the customs territory of EC 25, the concessions that were included in its previous schedule.The EC shall adjust the definition of EC tariff rate quota of 4 000 tonnes for “high quality meat of bovine animals, fresh, chilled or frozen” as allocated to Uruguay.This agreement shall enter into force on the date of signature, following the approval by the parties in accordance with their own procedures.’.I hereby have the honour to express my government's agreement.On behalf of Uruguay +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;ratification of an agreement;conclusion of an agreement;Uruguay;Eastern Republic of Uruguay;Oriental Republic of Uruguay;beef;trade agreement (EU);EC trade agreement,21 +3406,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 632/2003 of 8 April 2003 repealing Regulation (EC) No 149/98 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/97 laying down certain rules for the application of the special arrangements for imports of olive oil originating in Lebanon. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/97 of 9 October 1997 laying down certain rules for the application of the special arrangements for imports of olive oil originating in Lebanon(1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 18 of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic(2), special arrangements apply to imports into the Community of certain types of olive oil originating in Lebanon. These arrangements include a reduction in the rate of customs duty applicable to all olive oil imports for which importers provide proof, at the time of importation, that the special export charge has been reflected in the import price.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 149/98(3) lays down detailed rules for the application of the special arrangements with regard to the presentation of proof that the special export charge has been reflected in the import price.(3) Article 18 of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic is replaced by an Interim Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Lebanon(4), which enters into force on 1 March 2003. From that date, under Protocol 1 to the Interim Agreement, a tariff quota free of customs duty of 1000 tonne of olive oil will take the place of the special arrangements as regards imports into the Community of olive oil originating in the Republic of Lebanon.(4) In the interests of legal clarity, Regulation (EC) No 149/98 which will apply no longer as of 1 March 2003 should be repealed.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Oils and Fats,. Regulation (EC) No 149/98 is hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 March 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 April 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 284, 16.10.1997, p. 15.(2) OJ L 267, 27.9.1978, p. 2.(3) OJ L 18, 23.1.1998, p. 4.(4) OJ L 262, 30.9.2002, p. 2. +",olive oil;import;Lebanon;Lebanese Republic;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;EC Regulation;import tax;import surcharge;special charge on imports;taxation of imports;repeal;abrogation;annulment;revocation,21 +33369,"2007/142/EC: Commission Decision of 28 February 2007 establishing a Community Veterinary Emergency Team to assist the Commission in supporting Member States and third countries in veterinary matters relating to certain animal diseases. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Whereas:(1) In the event of outbreaks of certain animal diseases or suspicion thereof, the Commission is required to provide assistance to the Member States and to third countries by means of highly experienced veterinary epidemiology expertise. Veterinary expertise availability has also been raised in the context of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council.(2) The prompt availability of sound technical expertise in the veterinary field is necessary for the Commission to be able to fulfil its tasks, notably in the event of major outbreaks of those animal diseases.(3) Expertise and support are more efficiently provided by a specialised team of experts, such as a Community Emergency Veterinary Team, whose Members make themselves available to the Commission on request. Such a team should be established and their role and tasks be defined.(4) For the Community Emergency Veterinary Team to be able to provide the Commission with the veterinary technical assistance required, its members may be sent to the Member States or third countries concerned. In that case the members should operate in cooperation with the competent authorities of the Member State or third country concerned.(5) The Community Emergency Veterinary Team should work, as appropriate, in close cooperation with other international expert groups, such as the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), and the World Health Organisation (WHO) in order to ensure that the available expertise are used in the most effective way,. 1.   A Community Veterinary Emergency Team composed of experts is created (the team) for veterinary technical assistance on control measures relating to the diseases subject to notification listed in Annex I to Council Directive 82/894/EEC (1) (the diseases).2.   Members of the team shall be designated from among experts in the field of veterinary epidemiology, virology, wildlife, management of eradication programmes, laboratory diagnostics, organisation of veterinary services and regulatory framework, risk communication, management and any other relevant field for animal disease control. 1.   The team shall assist the Commission in technical veterinary matters relating to the animal disease control measures to be taken in the event of outbreaks of the diseases or suspicion thereof.Such assistance shall include in particular:(a) scientific, technical and managerial on-the-spot assistance as regards the surveillance, monitoring, control and eradication of the diseases, in close cooperation and collaboration with the competent authorities of the Member State or third country concerned by outbreaks of disease or suspicion thereof;(b) specific scientific advice on the suitable diagnostic methods and epidemiological investigations in coordination with the concerned Community Reference Laboratory as listed in Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) and with other reference laboratories, as appropriate;(c) specific assistance to ensure coordination among the veterinary services of the Member States and third countries and with the concerned Community Reference Laboratory as listed in Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 and other reference laboratories, as appropriate.2.   The Commission may publish on its website a summary report of the team’s activities and any conclusion or working document from the team’s activities. 1.   Each year, not later than 1 June, and for the first time not later that 30 days from the date of publication of this Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union, Member States shall submit to the Commission the list of experts they propose for designation as members of the team for the following calendar year.On that occasion, Member States shall supply all the appropriate information on the professional profile and the field of expertise for each expert proposed.2.   The members of the team shall be appointed by the Commission from experts proposed by the Member States.Each year, not later than 1 November, the Commission shall inform the Member States in the framework of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health on the updated list of members of the team.The Commission shall publish on its website that updated list.The names of the members shall be collected, processed and published in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3).Members who are no longer able to contribute effectively to the team’s activities or who resign or who do not respect the rules set out in Article 4 of this Decision or Article 287 of the Treaty establishing the European community may be replaced. The team shall conform with the rules of procedure established by the Commission services on the basis of the standard rules of procedure for groups of experts.Those rules of procedures shall be published on the Commission’s website. The members of the team shall:(a) on request by the Commission, be available at any time at short notice;(b) not divulge information acquired as a result of the work of the team when they are informed that such information is confidential. Members of the team shall be entitled to an indemnity for their participation in the team’s on-the-spot activities and for serving as team leader or rapporteur on a specific mission question, as provided for in the Annex to this Decision.Reimbursement of travel and subsistence costs shall be paid by the Commission according to the rules for the reimbursement of travel, subsistence and other expenses for outside experts of the ‘Experts Section’, Office for the Administration and Settlement of Individual Entitlements of the European Commission.. Done at Brussels, 28 February 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 378, 31.12.1982, p. 58.(2)  OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1 as corrected by OJ L 191, 28.5.2004, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.ANNEXINDEMNITIESMembers of the team shall be entitled to indemnities related to their participation in the activities of the team as follows:For participation in the on-the-spot activities of the team:— EUR 300 for each full day participation or EUR 150 for participation in a morning or afternoon or at an external meeting attended in connection with the work of the team.For acting as team leader or rapporteur for activities requiring not less than one day of work and with the prior written agreement of the Commission:— EUR 300. +",animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;third country;self-employed person;adviser;consultant;expert;free-lance;independent;self-employed worker;veterinarian;veterinary surgeon;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;epidemiology;emergency aid,21 +30761,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1367/2005 of 19 August 2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 of 19 February 2004 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe (1), and in particular Article 11 (a) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 lists the competent authorities to which specific functions related to the implementation of that Regulation are attributed.(2) Belgium, Lithuania, Hungary, the Netherlands and Sweden requested that the address details concerning their competent authorities be amended,. Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 is hereby amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 August 2005.For the CommissionEneko LANDÁBURUDirector-General of External Relations(1)  OJ L 55, 24.2.2004, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1272/2005 (OJ L 201, 2.8.2005, p. 40).ANNEXAnnex II to Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 is amended as follows:(1) The address details under the heading ‘BELGIUM’ shall be replaced with:Service public fédéral des affaires étrangères, commerce extérieur et coopération au développementEgmont 1Rue des Petits Carmes 19B-1000 BruxellesDirection générale des affaires bilatéralesService des transportsDirection générale de la coordination et des affaires européennesFederale Overheidsdienst Buitenlandse Zaken, Buitenlandse Handel en OntwikkelingssamenwerkingEgmont 1Karmelietenstraat 15B-1000 BrusselDirectie van de bilaterale betrekkingenDienst VervoerDirectie-generaal Europese Zaken en coördinatieService public fédéral économie, P.M.E., classes moyennes & énergiePotentiel économiqueDirection industriesTextile — Diamants et autres secteursCity AtriumRue du Progrès 505ème étageB-1210 BruxellesTel.: (32-2) 277 51 11Fax: (32-2) 277 53 09Fax: (32-2) 277 53 10Federale Overheidsdienst Economie, KMO, Middenstand en EnergieEconomisch potentieelDirectie NijverheidTextiel — Diamant en andere sectorenCity AtriumVooruitgangstraat 505de verdiepingB-1210 BrusselTel.: (32-2) 277 51 11Fax: (32-2) 277 53 09Fax: (32-2) 277 53 10Service public fédéral des financesAdministration de la TrésorerieAvenue des Arts 30B-1040 BruxellesTel.: (32-2) 233 74 65E-mail: Quesfinvragen.tf@minfin.fed.beFederale Overheidsdienst FinanciënAdministratie van de ThesaurieKunstlaan 30B-1040 BrusselFax: (32-2) 233 74 65E-mail: Quesfinvragen.tf@minfin.fed.be4. Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest:Kabinet van de minister van Financiën, Begroting, Openbaar Ambt en Externe Betrekkingen van de Brusselse Hoofdstedelijke RegeringKunstlaan 9B-1210 BrusselTel.: (32-2) 209 28 25Fax: (32-2) 209 28 124. Région de Bruxelles-Capitale:Cabinet du ministre des finances, du budget, de la fonction publique et des relations extérieures du gouvernement de la Région de Bruxelles-CapitaleAvenue des Arts 9B-1210 BruxellesTel.: (32-2) 209 28 25Fax: (32-2) 209 28 125. Région wallonne:Cabinet du ministre-président du gouvernement wallonRue Mazy 25-27B-5100 Jambes-NamurTel.: (32-81) 33 12 11Fax: (32-81) 33 13 136. Vlaams Gewest:Administratie Buitenlands BeleidBoudewijnlaan 30B-1000 BrusselTel.: (32-2) 553 59 28Fax: (32-2) 553 60 37’(2) The address details under the heading ‘LITHUANIA’ shall be replaced with:‘Užsienio reikalų ministerijaSaugumo politikos departamentasJ. Tumo-Vaižganto 2LT-01511 VilniusTel. (370-5) 236 25 16Faks. (370-5) 231 30 90’(3) The address details under the heading ‘HUNGARY’ shall be replaced with:Gazdasági és Közlekedési Minisztérium – Kereskedelmi Engedélyezési HivatalH-1024 BudapestMargit krt. 85.MagyarországPostafiók: 1537 Pf. 345Tel.: (36-1) 336 73 00Pénzügyminisztérium1051 BudapestJózsef nádor tér 2–4.Tel.: (36-1) 327 21 00Fax: (36-1) 318 25 70’(4) The address details under the heading ‘NETHERLANDS’ shall be replaced with:‘Ministerie van Economische ZakenBelastingdienst/Douane NoordPostbus 402008004 De ZwolleNederlandTel.: (31-38) 467 25 41Fax: (31-38) 469 52 29Ministerie van FinanciënDirectie Financiële Markten/Afdeling IntegriteitPostbus 202012500 EE Den HaagNederlandTel.: (31-70) 342 89 97Fax: (31-70) 342 79 84’(5) The address details under the heading ‘SWEDEN’ shall be replaced with:Inspektionen för strategiska produkterBox 70252SE-107 22 StockholmTfn: (46-8) 406 31 00Fax: (46-8) 20 31 0FörsäkringskassanSE-103 51 StockholmTfn: (46-8) 786 90 00Fax: (46-8) 411 27 89FinansinspektionenBox 6750SE-113 85 StockholmTfn: (46-8) 787 80 00Fax: (46-8) 24 13 35’ +",technical cooperation;technical aid;technical assistance;military equipment;arms;military material;war material;weapon;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;economic sanctions;Zimbabwe;Republic of Zimbabwe;Southern Rhodesia;human rights;attack on human rights;human rights violation;protection of human rights,21 +1286,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2400/91 of 5 August 1991 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2282/90 laying down detailed rules for increasing the consumption and utilization of apples and the consumption of citrus fruit. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1201/90 of 7 May 1990 on measures to increase the consumption of citrus fruit (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1195/90 of 7 May 1990 on measures to increase the consumption and utilization of apples (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2282/90 (3) provides for contracts to be concluded prior to 1 June 1991 for applications submitted in 1990 between the competent bodies in the Member States and the interested parties whose applications for aid have been selected;Whereas this deadline has proved too short as a result of the large number of proposals submitted for the first year of application of this new provision; whereas it is necessary to extend the deadline for conclusion of contracts to 15 August 1991;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. In the first subparagraph of Article 7 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2282/90 the date '1 June 1991' is replaced by '15 August 1991'. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 August 1991. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 119, 11. 5. 1990, p. 65. (2) OJ No L 119, 11. 5. 1990, p. 53. (3) OJ No L 205, 3. 8. 1990, p. 8. +",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;food consumption;sales promotion;sales campaign;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,21 +35375,"Decision No 1349/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 amending Decision No 1719/2006/EC establishing the 'Youth in Action' programme for the period 2007 to 2013 (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 149(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),After consulting the Committee of the Regions,Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (2),Whereas:(1) Decision No 1719/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 (3) established the ‘Youth in Action’ programme for the period 2007 to 2013.(2) Article 10(2) of Decision No 1719/2006/EC stipulates that measures necessary for the implementation of the programme other than those listed in paragraph 1 are to be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 9(3) of that Decision, namely in accordance with the advisory procedure established by Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (4).(3) This wording of Decision No 1719/2006/EC results in particular in grant award decisions other than those referred to in Article 10(1) of that Decision being subject to the advisory procedure and to the European Parliament's right of scrutiny.(4) Yet these selection decisions mainly concern small grants and do not involve any politically sensitive decision making.(5) These procedural requirements add two to three months to the process of awarding grants to applicants. They cause many delays for recipients, place a disproportionate burden on the programme's administration and provide no added value given the nature of the grants awarded.(6) In order to allow selection decisions to be implemented more quickly and efficiently, it is necessary to replace the advisory procedure with an obligation on the Commission to inform the European Parliament and the Member States without delay about any measures taken for the implementation of Decision No 1719/2006/EC without the assistance of a committee,. Decision No 1719/2006/EC is amended as follows:1. Article 9(3) shall be deleted.2. Article 10(2) shall be replaced by the following: The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council on the impact of this Decision by 25 June 2010. This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Strasbourg, 16 December 2008.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentH.-G. PÖTTERINGFor the CouncilThe PresidentB. LE MAIRE(1)  OJ C 224, 30.8.2008, p. 113.(2)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 2 September 2008 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Council Decision of 20 November 2008.(3)  OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 30.(4)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. +",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;aid recipient;recipient country;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;disclosure of information;information disclosure;youth policy,21 +5857,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 161/2014 of 18 February 2014 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Bayerische Breze/Bayerische Brezn/Bayerische Brez’n/Bayerische Brezel (PGI)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, Germany’s application to register the name ‘Bayerische Breze’/‘Bayerische Brezn’/‘Bayerische Brez’n’/‘Bayerische Brezel’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Bayerische Breze’/‘Bayerische Brezn’/‘Bayerische Brez’n’/‘Bayerische Brezel’ should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 February 2014.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ C 262, 11.9.2013, p. 13.ANNEXAgricultural products and foodstuffs listed in Annex I(I) to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012:Class 2.4.   Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s waresGERMANYBayerische Breze/Bayerische Brezn/Bayerische Brez’n/Bayerische Brezel (PGI) +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;bread;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;Bavaria;Bavaria (Free State of);product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;labelling,21 +2547,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 1906/83 of 11 July 1983 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2767/75 laying down general rules for the system of 'pilot products and derived products' enabling additional amounts to be fixed for pigmeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in pigmeat (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2966/80 (2), and in particular Article 13 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 sets up a system of pilot and derived products, in order to enable additional amounts to be fixed for those products for which there is no sluice-gate price (called derived products), on the basis of the additional amounts fixed for the pilot products; whereas the list of pilot products and derived products was laid down by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2767/75 (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 220/83 (4);Whereas it has become clear that sluice-gate prices can be fixed for certain products which until now have figured in the list of derived products;Whereas the application of the system of pilot and derived products has given rise to certain problems; whereas the additional amounts to which the system can lead, do not correspond in all cases to the market requirements; whereas therefore the application of the system should be limited to a smaller number of products,. Regulation (EEC) No 2767/75 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 2 (3) is replaced by the following:'3. If more than one pilot product is specified in respect of a derived product, the additional amount for the derived product shall be equal to the highest of the amounts obtained by multiplying the additional amount for each of the pilot products in question by the relevant coefficient.'2. The Annex shall be replaced by the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 August 1983.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 July 1983.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. SIMITIS(1) OJ No L 282, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 307, 18. 11. 1980, p. 5.(3) OJ No L 282, 1. 11. 1975, p. 29.(4) OJ No L 27, 29. 1. 1983, p. 3.ANNEX'ANNEXList of pilot products and derived products in respect of the products specified in Article 1 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2759/751.2.3 // // // // // CCT heading No // Description // // // // // // // Pilot products // 02.01 A III a) 1 // Meat of domestic swine in whole carcases or half-carcases // Derived products // 02.01 A III a) // Meat of domestic swine, fresh, chilled or frozen: // // // 6. Other: // // // bb) Other // // 02.06 B I a) // Meat of domestic swine, salted or in brine: // // // 7. Other: // // // bb) Other // // 02.06 B I b) // Meat of domestic swine, dried or smoked: // // // 5. Other: // // // bb) Other // Pilot products // 02.01 A III a) 2 // Legs and parts thereof // Derived products // 16.01 // Sausages and the like, of meat, meat offal or animal blood: // // B // Other: // // II // Other // // 16.02 // Other prepared or preserved meat or meat offal: // // B // Other: // // III // Other: // // // a) Containing meat or offal of domestic swine: // // // 2. Other, containing, by weight: // // // aa) 80 % or more of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin: // // // 33. Other // // // bb) 40 % or more but less than 80 % of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin // // // cc) Less than 40 % of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin // Pilot products // 02.01 A III a) 3 // Fore-ends or shoulders; parts thereof // Derived products // 16.01 // Sausages and the like, of meat, meat offal or animal blood: // // B // Other: // // II // Other // // 16.02 // Other prepared or preserved meat or meat offal: // // B // Other: // // III // Other: // // // a) Containing meat or offal of domestic swine: // // // 2. Other, containing, by weight: // // // aa) 80 % or more of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin: // // // 33. Other // // // bb) 40 % or more but less than 80 % of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin // // // cc) Less than 40 % of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin // // // // // CCT heading No // Description // // // // // Pilot products // 02.01 A III a) 4 // Loins and parts thereof // Derived products // 16.02 // Other prepared or preserved meat or meat offal: // // B // Other: // // III // Other: // // // a) Containing meat or offal of domestic swine: // // // 2. Other, containing, by weight: // // // aa) 80 % or more of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin: // // // 33. Other // // // bb) 40 % or more but less than 80 % of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin // // // cc) Less than 40 % of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin // Pilot products // 02.01 A III a) 5 // Bellies and parts thereof // Derived products // 16.01 // Sausages and the like, of meat, meat offal or animal blood: // // B // Other: // // II // Other // // 16.02 // Other prepared or preserved meat or meat offal: // // B // Other: // // III // Other: // // // a) Containing meat or offal of domestic swine: // // // 2. Other, containing, by weight: // // // aa) 80 % or more of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin: // // // 33. Other // // // bb) 40 % or more but less than 80 % of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin // // // cc) Less than 40 % of meat or offal, of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin' // // // +",agricultural levy;agricultural customs duty;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;pigmeat;pork,21 +13583,"95/60/EC: Commission Decision of 6 March 1995 amending Decision 94/381/EC concerning certain protection measures with regard to bovine spongiform encephalopathy and the feeding of mammalian derived protein (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2), and in particular Article 10 (4) thereof,Whereas cases of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) have been reported in the United Kingdom and some other Member States; whereas scrapie is also known to exist in several Member States;Whereas the origin of BSE in cattle is considered to be from ruminant protein which contained agents of animal spongiform encephopathies, which had not been sufficiently processed to inactivate the infectious agents; whereas the Scientific Veterinary Committee has stated that it is not possible at present to define processes which can guarantee total inactivation of the agents in the commercial rendering industry, in the light of recent studies;Whereas, in order to protect ruminant species from the risk that methods for the processing of protein may not completely inactivate these agents, the Commission has adopted Decision 94/381/EC of 27 June 1994 concerning certain protection measures with regard to bovine spongiform encephalopathy and the feeding of mammalian derived protein (3);Whereas, however, the BSE subgroup of the Scientific Veterinary Committee has evaluated the risk from certain animal products and by-products and has recommended that certain of these may be exempted from the provisions of Decision 94/381/EC;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The following paragraph is added to Article 1 of Decision 94/381/EC:'3. The prohibition mentioned in paragraph 1 shall not apply to:- milk,- gelatin,- amino acids produced from hides and skins by a process which involves exposure of the material to a pH of 1 to 2 followed by a pH of > 11 followed by heat treatment at 140 °C for 30 minutes at 3 bar,- dicalcium phosphate derived from defatted bones,- dried plasma and other blood products.' This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 March 1995.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.(2) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.(3) OJ No L 172, 7. 7. 1994, p. 23. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;animal protein;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant,21 +3900,"Commission Directive 2005/23/EC of 8 March 2005 amending Directive 2001/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the minimum level of training of seafarers (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Directive 2001/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 April 2001 on the minimum level of training of seafarers (1), and in particular Article 22(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 2001/25/EC defines minimum training, certification and watchkeeping requirements for seafarers serving on board Community ships. Those requirements are based on the standards laid down in the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention) and the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code).(2) The STCW Convention and the STCW Code have been amended by Resolutions MSC.66(68) and MSC.67(68) of the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organisation, which entered into force on 1 January 1999, Resolution MSC.78(70), which entered into force on 1 January 2003, and circulars STCW.6/Circ.3 and STCW.6/Circ.5, which became effective on 20 May 1998 and 26 May 2000, respectively.(3) The new Regulation V/3 of the SCTW Convention, which was added by Resolution MSC.66(68), prescribes mandatory minimum requirements of training and qualifications for masters, officers, ratings and other personnel on passenger ships other than ro-ro passenger ships.(4) Directive 2001/25/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Safe Seas, set up by Regulation (EC) No 2099/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2),. In Annex I to Directive 2001/25/EC, Chapter V is amended as follows:1. In paragraph 3 of Regulation V/2, the following text is added:2. The following text is added at the end of the Chapter:1. This Regulation applies to masters, officers, ratings and other personnel serving on board passenger ships, other than ro-ro passenger ships, engaged on international voyages. Administrations shall determine the applicability of these requirements to personnel serving on passenger ships engaged on domestic voyages.2. Prior to being assigned shipboard duties on board passenger ships, seafarers shall have completed the training required by paragraphs 4 to 8 below in accordance with their capacity, duties and responsibilities.3. Seafarers who are required to be trained in accordance with paragraphs 4, 7 and 8 below shall, at intervals not exceeding five years, undertake appropriate refresher training or be required to provide evidence of having achieved the required standard of competence within the previous five years.4. Personnel designated on muster lists to assist passengers in emergency situations on board passenger ships shall have completed training in crowd management as specified in section A-V/3, paragraph 1, of the STCW Code.5. Masters, officers and other personnel assigned specific duties and responsibilities on board passenger ships shall have completed the familiarisation training specified in section A-V/3, paragraph 2, of the STCW Code.6. Personnel providing direct service to passengers on board passenger ships in passenger spaces shall have completed the safety training specified in section A-V/3, paragraph 3, of the STCW Code.7. Masters, chief mates and every person assigned immediate responsibility for embarking and disembarking passengers shall have completed approved training in passenger safety as specified in section A-V/3, paragraph 4, of the STCW Code.8. Masters, chief mates, chief engineer officers, second engineer officers and any person having responsibility for the safety of passengers in emergency situations on board passenger ships shall have completed approved training in crisis management and human behaviour as specified in section A-V/3, paragraph 5, of the STCW Code.9. Administrations shall ensure that documentary evidence of the training which has been completed is issued for every person found qualified under the provisions of this Regulation.’ 1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 29 September 2005 at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 March 2005.For the CommissionJacques BARROTVice-President(1)  OJ L 136, 18.5.2001, p. 17. Directive as last amended by Directive 2003/103/EC (OJ L 326, 13.12.2003, p. 28).(2)  OJ L 324, 29.11.2002, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 415/2004 (OJ L 68, 6.3.2004, p. 10). +",vocational training;distance training;e-training;manpower training;pre-vocational training;sandwich training;maritime shipping;crew;air hostess;air steward;aircrew;airline pilot;sailor;sea-going personnel;ship's captain;ship's crew;professional qualifications;professional ability;professional competence;professional incompetence;required job qualifications,21 +18231,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2064/98 of 28 September 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 2533/97 laying down detailed rules for the application of the specific measures for the smaller Aegean islands with regard to the specific arrangements for the supply of dried fodder. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 of 19 July 1993 introducing specific measures for the smaller Aegean islands concerning certain agricultural products (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2417/95 (2), and in particular Article 4 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2958/93 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1802/95 (4), lays down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 as regards the specific arrangements for the supply of certain agricultural products and, pursuant to Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93, the level of aid granted for that supply;Whereas the forecast supply balances for the supply of the smaller Aegean islands with dried fodder from the rest of the Community were established for 1998 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2533/97 (5); whereas, pursuant to Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93, the forecast supply balances should be amended in order to meet the needs of that region; whereas this measure should enter into force forthwith;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Joint Committee of the relevant management committees,. Annexes I and II to Regulation (EC) No 2533/97 are hereby replaced by Annexes I and II to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 January 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 September 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 184, 27. 7. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 248, 14. 10. 1995, p. 39.(3) OJ L 267, 28. 10. 1993, p. 4.(4) OJ L 174, 26. 7. 1995, p. 27.(5) OJ L 346, 17. 12. 1997, p. 73.ANNEX I'ANNEX I>TABLE>ANNEX II'ANNEX II>TABLE> +",supply;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;Aegean Islands;fodder;dry fodder;forage;green fodder;hay;silage;straw;supply balance sheet;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +15464,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1031/96 of 7 June 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 3015/95 opening and providing for the administration of certain import quotas for sweet potatoes and manioc starch intended for certain uses for 1996. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 923/96 (2), and in particular Articles 9 (2) and 12 (4) thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 96/317/EC of 13 May 1996 concerning the conclusion of the results of consultations with Thailand under GATT Article XXIII (3), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Whereas Decision 96/317/EC approves an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the Kingdom of Thailand and the European Community which by its nature amends the import arrangements for manioc starch falling within CN code 1108 14 00 provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 3015/95 of 19 December 1995 opening and providing for the administration of certain import quotas for sweet potatoes and manioc starch intended for certain uses for 1996 (4); whereas that Regulation must be amended accordingly;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. Regulation (EC) No 3015/95 is hereby amended as follows:1. the following subparagraph is added to Article 1:'As regards manioc starch falling within CN code 1108 14 00, from 1 April until 31 December 1996:- the quota laid down in 3 above shall no longer be subject to the conditions on use laid down in this Article under (a), (b) and (c) and the import duty applicable thereon shall be equal to the import duty in force, reduced by ECU 100/tonne,- an additional quota subject to the same level of import duty is hereby opened; it shall amount to 7 875 tonnes, of which 7 500 tonnes are reserved for the Kingdom of Thailand.`;2. the heading of Title II is replaced by the following:'TITLE IIManioc starch`;3. Article 10 is replaced by the following:'Article 101. Section 24 of licence applications and licences shall show the following:""Import duty reduced by ECU 100 per tonne (Regulation (EC) No 1031/96).""2. Where the licence applications relate to a product originating in Thailand and exported from that country as part of the 7 500 tonnes reserved for it as referred to in the second indent of the last subparagraph of Article 1, it must be accompanied by an export certificate conforming to the model in Annex II.The export certificate shall be drawn up in English and issued by the competent authority in that country, i.e. the ""Ministry of Commerce, Department of Foreign Trade"".In such cases, the words ""origin Thailand"" shall appear in section 8 of the licence applications and licences.`;4. Article 12 is replaced by the following:'Article 12By 1 p.m. (Brussels time) at the latest on the day following the submission of the application as provided for in Article 9, the Member States shall send the Commission details of the licence applications as regards:- the applicant's name,- the quantities applied for,- the country of origin; imports of products originating in Thailand are to be covered by a Thai export certificate.`;5. the following subparagraph is added to Article 13 (2):'Where the import licence issued relates to quantities of products originating in Thailand and exported from that country under the export certificate as referred in Article 10 (2), the body issuing the import licence shall provide the importer with a copy of the said export certificate so that he can present it to the customs authorities with a view to completing the formalities for releasing the products in question into free circulation.`;6. the Annex to this Regulation is added after Annex I as Annex II. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 April 1996.However, the reduced rate of duty shall apply to the rate in force on the day the import licence application is submitted and in accordance with the relevant conditions in force on that date.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 June 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 21.(2) OJ No L 126, 24. 5. 1996, p. 37.(3) OJ No L 122, 22. 5. 1996, p. 15.(4) OJ No L 314, 28. 12. 1995, p. 29.ANNEX>REFERENCE TO A FILM> +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;starch;industrial starch;starch product;tapioca;cassava;Thailand;Kingdom of Thailand,21 +25092,"2003/394/EC: Commission Decision of 23 May 2003 amending Decision 2002/677/EC as regards programmes for the control of zoonotic salmonella (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2003) 1640). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003(2), and in particular Article 24(11) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2002/677/EC of 22 August 2002 laying down standard reporting requirements for programmes of eradication and control of animal diseases co-financed by the Community and repealing Decision 2000/322/EC(3) does not cover programmes for the control of zoonotic salmonella co-financed by the Community.(2) Decision 90/424/EEC provides that once Community rules to control zoonoses have been introduced, Member States may, as part of their national plans approved by the Commission, seek a financial contribution from the Community.(3) Community rules to control zoonotic salmonella in poultry are laid down by Council Directive 92/117/EEC of 17 December 1992 concerning measures for protection against specified zoonoses and specified zoonotic agents in animals and products of animal origin in order to prevent outbreaks of food-borne infections and intoxications(4) as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003. Following the adoption of that Directive, the Commission approved a number of national salmonella control plans submitted by the Member States. Community co-financing has been provided for some of those approved national control plans.(4) It is important to have in place a reporting system for the purpose of assessing progress made during the implementation of the national salmonella control programmes co-financed by the Community. It is appropriate to harmonise those reporting systems in order to collect meaningful and comparable information.(5) This reporting system should be based on the requirements laid down in Decision 2002/677/EC. However, it is necessary to lay down certain specific reporting requirements for zoonotic salmonella.(6) Decision 2002/677/EC should be amended accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Decision 2002/677/EC is amended as follows:(1) in Article 4(2), the following subparagraph is added:""In respect of zoonotic salmonella, intermediate reports shall contain at least the information specified in Annex Va."";(2) in Article 5(2), the following subparagraph is added:""In respect of zoonotic salmonella, the final reports shall contain at least the information specified in Annexes Va, VI and VII."";(3) Annex I is replaced by the text in Annex I to this Decision;(4) Annexes VI and VII are replaced by the text in Annex II to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 May 2003.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19.(2) OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1.(3) OJ L 229, 27.8.2002, p. 24.(4) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 38.ANNEX I'ANNEX I>PIC FILE= ""L_2003136EN.001003.TIF"">ANNEX II'ANNEX Va>PIC FILE= ""L_2003136EN.001103.TIF"">ANNEX VI>PIC FILE= ""L_2003136EN.001202.TIF"">ANNEX VII>PIC FILE= ""L_2003136EN.001302.TIF""> +",human nutrition;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;public health;health of the population;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;zoonosis,21 +36472,"Decision No 357/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 April 2009 on a procedure for prior examination and consultation in respect of certain laws, regulations and administrative provisions concerning transport proposed in Member States (Codified version). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 71(1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),Having consulted the Committee of Regions,Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (2),Whereas:(1) The Council Decision of 21 March 1962 instituting a procedure for prior examination and consultation in respect of certain laws, regulations and administrative provisions concerning transport proposed in Member States (3) has been substantially amended (4). In the interests of clarity and rationality the said Decision should be codified.(2) The attainment of the objectives of the Treaty within the framework of a common transport policy requires that a procedure for prior examination and consultation be maintained in respect of certain measures concerning transport proposed in Member States.(3) Such a procedure will help to promote close cooperation between Member States and the Commission in the attainment of the objectives of the Treaty and will help to prevent the transport policies of Member States from diverging.(4) Such a procedure also serves to facilitate the progressive implementation of the common transport policy,. Any Member State proposing to adopt any laws, regulations or administrative provisions concerning transport by rail, road or inland waterway liable to interfere substantially with the implementation of the common transport policy shall, in good time and in writing, notify the Commission of such measures and at the same time inform the other Member States. 1.   Within two months of receipt of the notification referred to in Article 1, the Commission shall address an opinion or a recommendation to the Member State concerned; it shall at the same time inform the other Member States thereof.2.   Any Member State may submit to the Commission its observations on the measures in question; it shall at the same time communicate them to the other Member States.3.   If a Member State so requests, or if the Commission considers it appropriate, the Commission shall consult all the Member States on the measures in question. In the case specified in paragraph 4 such consultation may take place after the event within two months.4.   The Commission may, at the request of the Member State, shorten the period laid down in paragraph 1, or, if that State so agrees, extend it. The period shall be reduced to 15 days if the Member State declares that the measures it proposes to take are of an urgent nature. The Commission shall inform the Member States of any such reduction or extension of the period.5.   The Member State shall not bring the measures in question into force until after expiry of the period provided for either in paragraph 1 or in paragraph 4, or after the Commission has formulated its opinion or recommendation, except in a case of extreme urgency, requiring immediate action by the Member State. In such case, the Member State shall at once inform the Commission and the procedure laid down in this Article shall be followed after the event within two months of receipt of such information. The Council Decision of 21 March 1962 instituting a procedure for prior examination and consultation in respect of certain laws, regulations and administrative provisions concerning transport proposed in Member States, as amended by the act referred to in Annex I, is repealed.References to the repealed Decision shall be construed as references to this Decision and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in Annex II. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 22 April 2009.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentH.-G. PÖTTERINGFor the CouncilThe PresidentP. NEČAS(1)  OJ C 324, 30.12.2006, p. 36.(2)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 14 December 2006 (OJ C 317 E, 23.12.2006, p. 598) and Council Decision of 23 March 2009.(3)  OJ 23, 3.4.1962, p. 720/62.(4)  See Annex I.ANNEX IRepealed Decision with its amendment(referred to in Article 3)Council Decision of 21 March 1962 instituting a procedure for prior examination and consultation in respect of certain laws, regulations and administrative provisions concerning transport proposed in Member States (OJ 23, 3.4.1962, p. 720/62)Decision 73/402/EEC (OJ L 347, 17.12.1973, p. 48)ANNEX IICorrelation tableCouncil Decision of 21 March 1962 instituting a procedure for prior examination and consultation in respect of certain laws, regulations and administrative provisions concerning transport proposed in Member States This DecisionArticles 1 and 2 Articles 1 and 2— Article 3Article 3 Article 4— Annex I— Annex II +",common transport policy;CTP;EU transport policy;European transport policy;transport policy of the EU;transport policy of the European Union;rail transport;rail connection;rail traffic;railway;transport by railway;inland waterway transport;inland waterway connection;inland waterway traffic;river traffic;river transport;road transport;road haulage;transport by road;consultation procedure;simple consultation procedure,21 +35199,"2008/637/EC: Council Decision of 18 June 2007 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan amending the EC-Jordan Association Agreement. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133, in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2), thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) In accordance with the provisions of Article 15 of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of the other part (1) (hereinafter referred to as the Association Agreement), the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan concerning reciprocal liberalisation measures and amending the EC-Jordan Association Agreement as well as replacing Annexes I, II, III and IV and Protocols 1 and 2 to that Agreement (2) (hereinafter referred to as the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters), approved by Council Decision 2006/67/EC (3), introduced further bilateral trade concessions in agricultural and processed agricultural products with effect from 1 January 2006.(2) After the adoption of Decision 2006/67/EC, the Jordanian authorities informed the Commission services of discrepancies relating to certain Jordanian customs nomenclature codes.(3) It should be clarified that the new reciprocal liberalisation measures introduced by the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters only relate to agricultural and processed agricultural products, and not to fish and fisheries products covered by Chapter 3, headings 1604 and 1605, and sub-headings 0511 91, 2301 20 and ex19 02 20 (stuffed pasta containing more than 20 % by weight of fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates).(4) Therefore, Articles 11a and 16, as well as Annex III and the Annex to Protocol 2 to the Association Agreement should be amended in order to correct these discrepancies.(5) For processed agricultural products, which are subject to a revision clause, a reference to the time schedule of the revision should be added,. The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan amending the EC-Jordan Association Agreement is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters in order to bind the Community. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Luxembourg, 18 June 2007.For the CouncilThe PresidentF.-W. STEINMEIER(1)  OJ L 129, 15.5.2002, p. 3.(2)  OJ L 41, 13.2.2006, p. 3.(3)  OJ L 41, 13.2.2006, p. 1.5.8.2008 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 207/18AGREEMENTin the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan amending the EC-Jordan Association AgreementSir,I have the honour of referring to the information provided by your authorities after the adoption of Council Decision 2006/67/EC of 20 December 2005 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan concerning reciprocal liberalisation measures and amending the EC-Jordan Association Agreement as well as replacing Annexes I, II, III and IV and Protocols 1 and 2 to that Agreement, as regards discrepancies in reference to certain Jordanian customs nomenclatures codes.In order to refer to the timing foreseen for the revision of the concessions applicable to processed agricultural products, a new paragraph 5a is inserted in Article 11a of the Association Agreement:‘5a.   From 1 January 2009 the Community and Jordan shall assess the situation with a view to determining the liberalisation measures to be applied by the Community and Jordan with effect from 1 January 2010.’In order to confirm that the new reciprocal liberalisation measures introduced by the Agreement approved by Decision 2006/67/EC only relate to agricultural and processed agricultural products and not to fisheries products, Article 16 of the Association Agreement is replaced by the following:‘Article 161.   Agricultural products other than fish and fisheries products covered by Chapter 3, headings 1604 and 1605, and subheadings 0511 91, 2301 20 and ex19 02 20 (stuffed pasta containing more than 20 % by weight of fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates) originating in Jordan shall benefit on import into the Community from the provisions set out in Protocol 1.2.   Agricultural products other than fish and fisheries products covered by Chapter 3, headings 1604 and 1605, and sub-headings 0511 91, 2301 20 and ex19 02 20 (stuffed pasta containing more than 20 % by weight of fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates) originating in the Community shall benefit on import into Jordan from the provisions set out in Protocol 2.’In order to correct the abovementioned discrepancies in reference to certain Jordanian customs nomenclature codes, Annex III and the Annex to Protocol 2 to the Association Agreement are amended as follows:1. in Annex III:(a) in list A, codes 210690300, 210690400 and 210690600 are deleted;(b) in list B, codes 1301100000, 130120100, 130120900, 130190100, 130190900, 130211100, 130211200, 130239100, 130239900, 190211100, 190211900, 190590210 and 210690900 are deleted;(c) in list D, code 350190000 is deleted;(d) in list E, codes 190300000, 200520100 and 210690990 are deleted;(e) in list F, code 190539000 is replaced by code 190532000;(f) in list G, the text shall read as follows: ‘List of processed agricultural products for which customs duties shall not be abolished.’;2. in the Annex to Protocol 2:(a) under category A, one iteration of code 130110100 is deleted;(b) under category B, code 130213000 is deleted;(c) under category E, one iteration of code 130110900 is deleted.This Agreement shall be applicable retroactively from 1 January 2006.I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the above.Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.Съставено в Брюксел наHecho en Bruselas, elV Bruselu dneUdfærdiget i Bruxelles, denGeschehen zu Brüssel amBrüssel,Έγινε στις Βρυξέλλες, στιςDone at Brussels,Fait à Bruxelles, leFatto a Bruxelles, addìBriselē,Priimta Briuselyje,Kelt Brüsszelben,Gedaan te Brussel,Sporządzono w Brukseli, dniaFeito em Bruxelas,Adoptat la Bruxelles,V BruseliV Bruslju,Tehty BrysselissäUtfärdat i Bryssel den26.9.2007За Европейската общностPor la Comunidad EuropeaZa Evropské společenstvíFor Det Europæiske FællesskabFür die Europäische GemeinschaftEuroopa Ühenduse nimelΓια την Ευρωπαϊκή ΚοινότηταFor the European CommunityPour la Communauté européennePer la Comunità europeaEiropas Kopienas vārdā —Europos bendrijos varduAz Európai Közösség részérőlVoor de Europese GemeenschapW imieniu Wspólnoty EuropejskiejPela Comunidade EuropeiaPentru Comunitatea EuropeanăZa Európske spoločenstvoZa Evropsko skupnostEuroopan yhteisön puolestaFör Europeiska gemenskapenSir,I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today’s date, worded as follows:‘I have the honour of referring to the information provided by your authorities after the adoption of Council Decision 2006/67/EC of 20 December 2005 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan concerning reciprocal liberalisation measures and amending the EC-Jordan Association Agreement as well as replacing Annexes I, II, III and IV and Protocols 1 and 2 to that Agreement, as regards discrepancies in reference to certain Jordanian customs nomenclatures codes.In order to refer to the timing foreseen for the revision of the concessions applicable to processed agricultural products, a new paragraph 5a is inserted in Article 11a of the Association Agreement:“5a.   From 1 January 2009 the Community and Jordan shall assess the situation with a view to determining the liberalisation measures to be applied by the Community and Jordan with effect from 1 January 2010.”In order to confirm that the new reciprocal liberalisation measures introduced by the Agreement approved by Decision 2006/67/EC only relate to agricultural and processed agricultural products and not to fisheries products, Article 16 of the Association Agreement is replaced by the following:“Article 161.   Agricultural products other than fish and fisheries products covered by Chapter 3, headings 1604 and 1605, and sub-headings 0511 91, 2301 20 and ex19 02 20 (stuffed pasta containing more than 20 % by weight of fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates) originating in Jordan shall benefit on import into the Community from the provisions set out in Protocol 1.2.   Agricultural products other than fish and fisheries products covered by Chapter 3, headings 1604 and 1605, and subheadings 0511 91, 2301 20 and ex19 02 20 (stuffed pasta containing more than 20 % by weight of fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates) originating in the Community shall benefit on import into Jordan from the provisions set out in Protocol 2.”In order to correct the abovementioned discrepancies in reference to certain Jordanian customs nomenclature codes, Annex III and the Annex to Protocol 2 to the Association Agreement are amended as follows:1. in Annex III:(a) in list A, codes 210690300, 210690400 and 210690600 are deleted;(b) in list B, codes 1301100000, 130120100, 130120900, 130190100, 130190900, 130211100, 130211200, 130239100, 130239900, 190211100, 190211900, 190590210 and 210690900 are deleted;(c) in list D, code 350190000 is deleted;(d) in list E, codes 190300000, 200520100 and 210690990 are deleted;(e) in list F, code 190539000 is replaced by code 190532000;(f) in list G, the text shall read as follows: “List of processed agricultural products for which customs duties shall not be abolished.”;2. in the Annex to Protocol 2:(a) under category A, one iteration of code 130110100 is deleted;(b) under category B, code 130213000 is deleted;(c) under category E, one iteration of code 130110900 is deleted.This Agreement shall be applicable retroactively from 1 January 2006.I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the above.’I am able to inform you that my Government is in agreement with the contents of your letter.Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.Done at Brussels,Съставено в Брюксел наHecho en Bruselas, elV Bruselu dneUdfærdiget i Bruxelles, denGeschehen zu Brüssel amBrüssel,Έγινε στις Βρυξέλλες, στιςFait à Bruxelles, leFatto a Bruxelles, addìBriselē,Priimta Briuselyje,Kelt Brüsszelben,Gedaan te Brussel,Sporządzono w Brukseli, dniaFeito em Bruxelas,Adoptat la Bruxelles,V BruseliV Bruslju,Tehty BrysselissäUtfärdat i Bryssel den26.9.2007For the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of JordanЗа правителството на Хашемитското кралство ЙорданияEn nombre del Gobierno del Reino Hachemita de JordaniaZa vládu Jordánského hášimovského královstvíPå regeringen for Det Hashemitiske Kongerige Jordans vegneIm Namen der Regierung des Haschemitischen Königreichs JordanienJordaania Hašimiidi Kunungriigi valitsuse nimelΓια την κυβέρνηση του Χασμετικού Βασιλείου της ΙορδανίαςPour le gouvernement du Royaume hachémite de JordaniePer il Regno hashemita di GiordaniaJordanijos Hašimitų Karalystěs Vyriausybės varduJordānijas Hāšīmītu Karalistes valdības vārdā —A Jordán Hasimita Királyság kormánya részérőlVoor het Hasjemitisch Koninkrijk JordaniëW imieniu Rządu Haszymidzkiego Królestwa JordaniiPelo Reino Hachemita da JordâniaPentru Guvernul Regatului Hașemit al JordanieiZa vládu Jordánskeho hášimovského kráľovstvaZa Vlado Hašemitiske kraljevine JordanijeJordanian hašemitiisen kuningaskunnan hallituksen puolestaPå Hashemitiska konungariket Jordaniens regerings vägnar +",Jordan;Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan;liberalisation of trade;elimination of trade barriers;liberalisation of commerce;liberalization of trade;agricultural product;farm product;ratification of an agreement;conclusion of an agreement;association agreement (EU);EC association agreement;European Community;EEC;European Economic Community;agricultural trade;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products,21 +40976,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 52/2012 of 20 January 2012 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the entry for the United States in the list of third countries and territories Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the animal health requirements applicable to the non-commercial movement of pet animals and amending Council Directive 92/65/EEC (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 lays down the animal health requirements applicable to the non-commercial movement of pet animals and the rules applicable to checks on such movements. It applies to non-commercial movements between Member States or from third countries of pet animals of the species listed in Annex I thereto.(2) Part C of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 lists the third countries and territories which are free of rabies and the third countries and territories, including the United States, in respect of which the risk of rabies spreading to the Union, as a result of non-commercial movements of pet animals from them, has been found to be no higher than the risk associated with such movements between Member States.(3) Regulation (EC) No 998/2003, as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 18/2006 (2), includes Guam in the entry for the United States in the list set out in Part C of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 998/2003.(4) The United States has informed the Commission that it also applies national movement conditions to animals of the species listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 when those animals are moved for non-commercial purposes between the United States and American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands.(5) It is therefore appropriate to include those additional territories in the entry for the United States in Part C of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 998/2003.(6) Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. In Part C of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 998/2003, the entry for the United States of America is replaced by the following:‘US United States of America (including AS — American Samoa, GU — Guam, MP — Northern Mariana Islands, PR — Puerto Rico and VI — US Virgin Islands)’. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 January 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 146, 13.6.2003, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 4, 7.1.2006, p. 3. +",Mariana Islands;domestic animal;pet;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;Puerto Rico;Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;rabies;import (EU);Community import;US Virgin Islands;Virgin Islands of the United States;American Samoa;Territory of American Samoa;zoonosis;United States;USA;United States of America,21 +33051,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1609/2006 of 27 October 2006 authorising the placing on the market of infant formulae based on hydrolysates of whey protein derived from cows’ milk protein for a two-year period (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 89/398/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (1), and in particular Article 4(1a) thereof,Having consulted the European Food Safety Authority,Whereas:(1) Directive 89/398/EEC concerns foodstuffs for particular nutritional uses. The specific provisions applicable to certain groups of foods for particular nutritional uses are laid down by specific Directives.(2) Commission Directive 91/321/EEC of 14 May 1991 on infant formulae and follow-on formulae (2) is a specific Directive adopted pursuant to Directive 89/398/EEC. Directive 91/321/EEC lays down compositional requirements for infant formulae.(3) The Commission received a application for the placing on the market of an innovative infant formula based on hydrolysates of whey protein derived from cows’ milk with a protein content below the minimum of 0,56 g protein/100 kJ (2,25 g protein/100 kcal), as referred to in point 2.2 of Annex I to Directive 91/321/EEC.(4) On 5 October 2005, the European Food Safety Authority delivered its opinion (3). That opinion stated that infant formula, based on hydrolysates of whey protein derived from cows’ milk with a protein content of 0,47 g/100 kJ (1,9 g/100 kcal), is safe and suitable for use as the sole source of nutrition of infants.(5) Accordingly, pending the amendment of Directive 91/321/EEC, the marketing of that infant formula should be authorised for a two-year period.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. By the way of derogation from Article 2 and Article 4(1) of Directive 91/321/EEC, the placing on the market of infant formulae based on hydrolysates of cows’ milk, as set out in the Annex to this Regulation, is authorised for a two-year period from the date of adoption of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 October 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commisison(1)  OJ L 186, 30.6.1989, p. 27. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 175, 4.7.1991, p. 35. Directive as last amended by Directive 2003/14/EC (OJ L 41, 14.2.2003, p. 37).(3)  The EFSA Journal (2005) 280, p. 1-16.ANNEXSpecifications for the protein source, protein processing and protein quality used in the manufacture of infant formula based on hydrolysates of whey protein derived from cows’ milk protein(1)   Protein contentProtein content = nitrogen content × 6,25Minimum Maximum0,44 g/100 kJ 0,7 g/100 kJ(1,86 g/100 kcal) (3 g/100 kcal)(2)   Protein sourceDemineralised sweet whey protein derived from cows’ milk after enzymatic precipitation of caseins using chymosin, consisting of:(a) 63 % caseino-glycomacropeptide free whey protein isolate with a minimum protein content of 95 % of dry matter and protein denaturation of less than 70 % and a maximum ash content of 3 %; and(b) 37 % sweet whey protein concentrate with a minimum protein content of 87 % of dry matter and protein denaturation of less than 70 % and a maximum ash content of 3,5 %.(3)   Protein processingTwo-stage hydrolysis process using a trypsin preparation with a heat treatment step (from 3 to 10 minutes at 80 to 100 °C) between the two hydrolysis steps.(4)   Protein qualityEssential and semi-essential amino acids in breast milk as set out in Annex V to Directive 91/321/EEC. +",baby food;baby foodstuffs;food for infants;prepared foodstuff;cooked foodstuff;deep-frozen dish;food preparation;pre-cooked foodstuff;foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;early childhood;baby;infant;newborn;food substitute;saccharine;sugar substitute;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,21 +193,"Regulation (EEC) No 1562/70 of the Commission of 31 July 1970 laying down conditions for the supply to the distilling industry of certain fruit withdrawn from the market. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community;Having regard to Council Regulation No 159/66/EEC (1) of 25 October 1966 laying down additional provisions on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables, as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2515/69, (2) and in particular Article 7 (b) (4) thereof;Whereas Article 7 (b) of Regulation No 159/66/EEC provides that the supply to the distilling industry of apples, peaches and pears withdrawn from the market should be carried out by a tendering procedure held by the agency appointed by the Member State concerned ; whereas, in order that the tendering procedure can be held, criteria must be established to ensure the most favourable conditions for tendering and to ensure equal treatment for all interested parties in the Community;Whereas standing invitations to tender and public auctions may facilitate marketing of the products and in certain cases represent forms of sale more in keeping with trade practice;Whereas, in order to allow any industrial undertaking to submit a tender, processors should be given adequate information;Whereas the invitation to tender or notice of public auction must state the basic conditions of the procedure ; whereas, on the other hand, to ensure that the tendering procedure is carried out correctly, provision should be made whereby certain particulars must appear in the tender, in particular as regards the prices and quantities in respect of which the tender is made;Whereas tenders submitted by interested parties must be assessed on the basis of the price offered ; whereas quantities have to be allocated as they become available and in the order in which the tenderers are classified, beginning with those offering the highest prices;Whereas it is necessary to adopt measures ensuring that the allocated product is actually processed into alcohol ; whereas to this end a processing deposit must be lodged the amount of which should be calculated so as to ensure observance of this obligation;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the Opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables;. The supply to the distilling industry of apples, peaches and pears withdrawn from the market shall be carried out by the agency appointed by the Member State concerned either by a standing invitation to tender or by public auction. The procedures referred to in Article 1 shall be valid for a period not longer than the marketing year for the product in question. 1. Each standing invitation to tender may include several series of tenders. Public notice must be given of invitations to tender within the framework of this procedure. (1)OJ No 192, 27.10.1966, p. 3286/66. (2)OJ No L 318, 18.12.1969, p. 10.2. The invitation to tender shall give all relevant information concerning in particular: (a) the period during which the products are likely to be available;(b) the nature of the products to be sold;(c) the areas in which the products are to be stored;(d) the closing date for each series of tenders;(e) the agency to which tenders must be submitted. 1. Interested parties shall submit their tender by letter delivered directly or by registered post with recorded delivery, by telex or by telegram, to the agency appointed by the Member State concerned.2. The tender shall specify: (a) the name and address of the party concerned;(b) the quantity of product to which the tender refers, expressed in metric tons;(c) the price offered for the product as it leaves the warehouse, expressed in the currency of the Member State where the tender is to take place;(d) where appropriate, additional information required under the invitation to tender. 1. On the closing date for the first series of tenders, the agency appointed by the Member State concerned shall classify the tenderers on the basis of the price offered.Where the highest prices are equal, preference shall be given to the tenderer who has requested the largest quantity or to the tenderer chosen by balloting where the quantity of products requested is also equal.Where a tender does not appear to correspond to current market prices, the agency appointed may exclude the tenderer in question. Products shall be allocated in order of classification as quantities become available.2. On the closing date for each subsequent series of tenders, that agency shall classify tenderers and allocate quantities of products in accordance with the criteria laid down in paragraph 1. Wherever a tender is not accepted, the tenderer shall forthwith be informed thereof by the agency appointed by the Member State concerned.At the end of the period for which the invitation to tender is valid, that agency shall notify each processor whose tender has not been fulfilled owing to lack of products. 1. Where products are sold by public auction, the agency appointed must, in a notice of sale by auction, give all information concerning: - the period during which the products are likely to be available;- the nature of the products to be sold;- the areas in which the products are stored;- the date, time and place of each auction.2. Any other information, in particular concerning the quantities and characteristics of the products for sale, shall forthwith be communicated to any interested party on request. Products sold by public auction shall be allocated to the person or persons offering the most favourable prices. The successful tenderer or the purchaser at auction shall, before the delivery of the product purchased, lodge a processing deposit of an amount to be determined per 100 kg/net of the product which shall be at least equal to the difference between: - the arithmetical mean of the purchase prices during the period in question for the products of the lowest quality class in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation No 159/66/EEC;- the sale price to the successful tenderer to the purchaser at auction.The deposit shall be paid in the form either of a cheque addressed to the agency appointed by the Member State concerned or of a bond complying with the criteria fixed by that Member State. 01. Processing of the allocated product into alcohol of a strength of more than 80º shall be supervised on the spot by the competent agency in the Member State where processing takes place, or by any other agency appointed by it for this purpose.2. Where processing takes place in a Member State other than the Member State which sells the product, proof of processing may be given only by production of the control copy referred to in Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2315/69 (1) of 19 November 1969 on the use of Community transit documents for the purpose of applying Community measures for verifying the use and/or destination of goods. Sections 101, 103 and 104 of the control copy shall be completed. Section No 104 shall be completed by deleting the entries not applicable and marking at the second indent one of the following entries:""destiné à la distillation au titre de l'article 7 ter du règlement no 159/66/CEE"",""Zur Distillation gemäß Artikel 7b der Verordnung Nr. 159/66/EWG bestimmt"",""destinato alla distillazione a titolo dell'articolo 7 ter del regolamento n. 159/66/CEE"",""bestemd voor distillatie krachtens artikel 7 ter van Verordening nr. 159/66/EEC,""(Intended for distilling under Article 7b of Regulation No 159/66/EEC). 1Save in cases of force majeure, the deposit referred to in Article 9 shall be repaid only in respect of the quantity for which the successful tenderer furnishes to the agency appointed by the Member State concerned: (a) supporting documents establishing that this quantity has been processed, where processing takes place in the Member State which sells the product;(b) proof of processing, given by the control copy referred to in Article 10, where processing takes place in another Member State. 21. Agencies appointed by Member States to supply to the distilling industry apples, peaches and pears withdrawn from the market are listed in the Annex to this Regulation.2. Where a Member State intends to apply the provisions of this Regulation, the agency appointed shall forthwith communicate to the agencies of the other Member States and to the Commission the invitation to tender provided for in Article 3 or the notice of auction provided for in Article 7.This communication must be made: - in respect of an invitation to tender, not less than seven days before the closing date for the first series of tenders;- in respect of sale by auction, not less than seven days before the date of the first sale.The agency appointed shall, under the same conditions as those laid down in the first subparagraph, communicate all amendments to the invitation to tender or notice of auction.These amendments shall take effect only at the end of seven days after the date of their communication.3. As soon as the communication provided for in the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 has been made, the agency appointed shall publish in the Official Journal of the European Communities a notice of its intention to apply the provisions of this Regulation for one or more specified products. 3The agency appointed by the Member State shall, as soon as each tender or auction has been completed, communicate to the Commission the quantities of products supplied and the prices at which they were supplied. 4This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply: - to apples and pears, from the same date;- to peaches, from 1 June 1971.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 July 1970.For the CommissionThe PresidentFranco M. MALFATTI (1)OJ No L 295, 24.11.1969, p. 14.ANNEXList of agencies appointed by the Member StatesBelgium : Officie belge de l'économie et de l'agriculture (OBEA),22, rue des Comédiens,1000 Bruxelles.France : Fonds d'orientation et de régularisation des marchés agricoles (FORMA),2, rue Saint-Charles,Paris XVe.Germany : Bundesamt für Ernährung und Forstwirtschaft, Abteilung Gartenbauerzeugnisse,Adickesallee 40,6 Frankfurt am Main.Italy : Azienda di Stato per gli interventi nel mercato agricolo (AIMA),Via Palestro 81,Roma.Luxembourg : Administration des services techniques agricoles (ASTA),route d'Esch,Luxembourg.The Netherlands : Voedselvoorzienings In- en verkoopbureau (VIB),Hooftskade 1,Den Haag. +",fruit;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;intervention agency;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;auction sale;auction;outcry;public auction;public sale;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery,21 +12061,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 3347/93 of 6 December 1993 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2295/92 on detailed rules for the application of the support system for producers of the protein crops referred to in Article 6 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1552/93 (2), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas the planting of areas of land with the sole purpose of receiving the compensatory payment for protein crops should be prevented; whereas to this end land in respect of which a compensatory payment is applied for must be cultivated normally and the crop maintained for a certain minimum period; whereas because of modifications to the rules as regards which peas were eligible to receive compensatory payments during the 1993/94 marketing year, it is appropriate to clarify that producers are not eligible to receive compensatory payments in respect of protein crops harvested at the stage of lactic ripeness: whereas in consequence Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2295/92 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1664/93 (4), should be amended;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Dried Fodder,. Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 2295/92 shall be replaced by the following:'Article 21. The compensatory payment provided for in Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 shall be allocated solely to areas under protein crops:(a) situated in production regions or parts of production regions declared climatically and agronomically suitable for the cultivation of protein crops by the Member State;(b) included in a ""general scheme"" as referred to in Article 2 (5) (a) of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92;(c) covered by an application including reference documents enabling the land in question to be identified, and lodged with the competent authority by 15 May at the latest;(d) entirely sown by that date at the latest with peas, field beans or sweet lupins in accordance with locally-recognized standards;(e) in respect of which the total area in the application is at least 0,3 hectares and each cultivated plot of which exceeds the minimum size set by the Member State for the production region in question;(f) not harvested at the stage of lactic ripeness.2. Protein crops shall be maintained until at least the beginning of flowering in normal local growth conditions. Furthermore, protein crops shall be maintained until at least 30 June prior to the marketing year in question, except in those cases where a harvest takes place at the stage of full agricultural ripeness before this date.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 December 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 12.(2) OJ No L 154, 25. 7. 1993, p. 19.(3) OJ No L 221, 6. 8. 1992, p. 28.(4) OJ No L 158, 30. 6. 1993, p. 19. +",leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;administrative control;vegetable protein;harvest;gathering;picking;reaping;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;production aid;aid to producers,21 +25616,"Council Regulation (EC) No 254/2003 of 11 February 2003 amending Regulation (EC) No 2368/2002 implementing the Kimberley Process certification scheme for the international trade in rough diamonds. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) It is appropriate to ensure that the provisions established by Council Regulation (EC) No 2368/2002 of 20 December 2002 implementing the Kimberley Process certification scheme for the international trade in rough diamonds(1) enable all WTO-members fulfilling the requirements of the Kimberley Process certification scheme to participate in the scheme. Therefore, the definition of participant set out in Article 2 of that Regulation and the conditions governing the insertion into the list of participants contained in Annex II to that Regulation should be amended.(2) The Community and all other participants listed in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 2368/2002 have fulfilled the requirements of the Kimberley Process certification scheme in such a manner that the full application of all provisions of that Regulation will not lead to a serious disturbance of international trade in rough diamonds.(3) Sufficient evidence has been submitted that those requirements will be fulfilled by 1 February 2003. The suspension of the applicability of those provisions should, therefore, be lifted from that date,. Regulation (EC) No 2368/2002 is amended as follows:1. Article 2(c) is replaced by the following:""(c) 'Participant' means any State, regional economic integration organisation, WTO-member or separate customs territory that fulfils the requirements of the KP certification scheme, has notified that fact to the Chair of the KP certification scheme and is listed in Annex II;""2. Article 20 is replaced by the following:""Article 20On the basis of relevant Information provided to the Chair of the KP certification scheme and/or by participants, the Commission may amend the list of participants and their competent authorities.""3. Article 29(3) is replaced by the following:""3. Articles 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 18 shall apply from 1 February 2003."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 February 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. Papandreou(1) OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 28. Regulation amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 257/2003. +",international trade;world trade;precious stones;diamond;gem;jewel;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;EU control;Community control;European Union control;Community certification;self-regulation;co-regulation;soft law;voluntary regulation,21 +42252,"Commission Implementing Directive 2013/45/EU of 7 August 2013 amending Council Directives 2002/55/EC and 2008/72/EC and Commission Directive 2009/145/EC as regards the botanical name of tomato Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 2002/55/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of vegetable seed (1), and in particular Articles 2(2), 44(2), Article 45 and Article 48(1)(b) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 2008/72/EC of 15 July 2008 on the marketing of vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed (2), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) In the light of the development of scientific knowledge, the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN) has been revised, in particular with respect to the botanical name of the species tomato.(2) In order to reflect that development, Directives 2002/55/EC, 2008/72/EC and Commission Directive 2009/145/EC of 26 November 2009 providing for certain derogations, for acceptance of vegetable landraces and varieties which have been traditionally grown in particular localities and regions and are threatened by genetic erosion and of vegetable varieties with no intrinsic value for commercial crop production but developed for growing under particular conditions and for marketing of seed of those landraces and varieties (3) should therefore be amended accordingly.(3) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Seeds and Propagating Material for Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry,. Amendments to Directive 2002/55/ECDirective 2002/55/EC is amended as follows:(1) in Article 2(1)(b) the words ‘Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.’ are replaced by the words ‘Solanum lycopersicum L.’;(2) in the table in point 3(a) of Annex II, the words ‘Lycopersicon esculentum’ are replaced by the words ‘Solanum lycopersicum L.’;(3) in the table in point 2 of Annex III, the words ‘Lycopersicon esculentum’ are replaced by the words ‘Solanum lycopersicum L.’. Amendments to Directive 2008/72/ECIn the table in Annex II to Directive 2008/72/EC, the words ‘Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.’ are replaced by the words ‘Solanum lycopersicum L.’. Amendments to Directive 2009/145/ECDirective 2009/145/EC is amended as follows:(1) in the table in Annex I, the words ‘Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.’ are replaced by ‘Solanum lycopersicum L.’;(2) in the table in Annex II, the words ‘Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.’ are replaced by ‘Solanum lycopersicum L.’. Transposition1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 31 March 2014 at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. Entry into forceThis Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. AddresseesThis Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 August 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 33.(2)  OJ L 205, 1.8.2008, p. 28.(3)  OJ L 312, 27.11.2009, p. 44. +",fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;plant taxonomy;classification of plant species;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,21 +15721,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1820/96 of 16 September 1996 adopting autonomous and transitional measures for the free trade agreements with Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in certain processed agricultural products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden,Having regard to the proposal of the Commission,Whereas, in the framework of the free trade agreements between the European Community, on the one hand, and Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, on the other hand, concessions regarding certain processed agricultural products were granted to those countries;Whereas, following the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, the said concessions need to be adapted to take account in particular of the trade arrangements which existed in processed agricultural produce between Austria, Finland and Sweden, on the one hand, and Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, on the other;Whereas the Council Decision of 19 June 1995 adopting the negotiating directives for the adaptation of the Europe agreements, free trade agreements and agreements on tariff quotas for certain wines following enlargement states that the line to be followed regarding the adaptation of the agreements with Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on processed agricultural produce should take account of enlargement of the European Union and align preferences on those granted to the countries of Central and Eastern Europe;Whereas Regulation (EC) No 3064/95 (1) providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of concessions for certain processed agricultural products provided for in the Europe Agreements to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round Multilateral Trade Negotiations has been extended by Regulation (EC) No 1534/96 (2);Whereas the negotiations on improved concessions granted to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have been finalized; whereas the new concessions must be the subject of a decision by each Joint Committee, in accordance with the agreements; whereas, however, there is nothing to stop the new concessions being granted on a provisional and autonomous basis as from now;Whereas negotiations are in progress to this end with the said third countries with a view to concluding additional products to the abovementioned agreements;Whereas, however, it has not been possible for these additional protocols to enter into force; whereas, under the circumstances and pursuant to Articles 76, 102 and 128 of the 1994 Act of Accession, the Community must take the necessary steps to remedy this situation; whereas these steps must take the form of autonomous Community tariff quotas equivalent to the preferential tariff concessions granted by the Community or otherwise the conventional preferential tariff concessions applied by Austria, Finland and Sweden,. 1. From 1 July to 31 December 1996, the goods originating in Lithuania listed in Annex I shall be subject to the tariff quotas and preferential duties mentioned in that Annex. The basic amounts to be taken into consideration in calculating the reduced agricultural components and additional duties applicable to the importation into the Community are given in Annex II.2. From 1 July to 31 December 1996, the goods originating in Latvia listed in Annex III shall be subject to the tariff quotas and preferential duties mentioned in that Annex. The basic amounts to be taken into consideration in calculating the reduced agricultural components and additional duties applicable to the importation into the Community are given in Annex II.3. From 1 July to 31 December 1996, the goods originating in Estonia listed in Annex IV shall be subject to the tariff quotas and preferential duties mentioned in that Annex. The basic amounts to be taken into consideration in calculating the reduced agricultural components and additional duties applicable to the importation into the Community are given in Annex II. Annexes I, II, III and IV to Council Regulation (EC) No 3065/95 of 22 December 1995 adopting autonomous and transitional measures for the free trade agreements with Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in certain processed agricultural products (3) shall be cancelled and replaced by Annexes I, II, III and IV to this Regulation. The quotas referred to in Article 1 shall be administered by the Commission in accordance with the provisions of Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2178/95 of 8 August 1995 opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas and ceilings for certain industrial and fishery products originating in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, and establishing the detailed provisions for adapting these quotas and ceilings (4). This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 July 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 September 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentI. YATES(1) OJ No L 328, 30. 12. 1995, p. 2.(2) OJ No L 191, 1. 8. 1996, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 328, 30. 12. 1995, p. 24.(4) OJ No L 223, 20. 9. 1995, p. 1.ANNEX I>TABLE>ANNEX IIPROCESSED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTSBasic amounts to be taken into consideration in calculating agricultural components and additional duties>TABLE>ANNEX III>TABLE>ANNEX IV>TABLE> +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;liberalisation of trade;elimination of trade barriers;liberalisation of commerce;liberalization of trade;agricultural product;farm product;trade agreement (EU);EC trade agreement;Baltic States;Baltic Republics;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products,21 +5340,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 695/2011 of 19 July 2011 on the issue of import licences and the allocation of import rights for applications lodged during the first seven days of July 2011 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 (3) opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products originating in Brazil, Thailand and other third countries.(2) The applications for import licences lodged in respect of Groups Nos 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8 during the first seven days of July 2011 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2011 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested.(3) The applications for import rights lodged during the first seven days of July 2011 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2011 in respect of Group No 5 relate to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import rights may be allocated should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. 1.   The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2011 in respect of Groups Nos 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex hereto.2.   The quantities for which import rights applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2011 in respect of Group No 5 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficient set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 20 July 2011.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 July 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 142, 5.6.2007, p. 3.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.10.2011 to 31.12.20111 09.4211 0,5553276 09.4216 0,671918Group No Order No Allocation coefficient for import rights applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.10.2011 to 31.12.20115 09.4215 1,377411 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +681,"76/961/EEC: Commission Decision of 7 December 1976 on the implementation of the reform of agricultural structures in the Netherlands pursuant to Directive 72/160/EEC (Only the Dutch text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 72/160/EEC of 17 April 1972 concerning measures to encourage the cessation of farming and the reallocation of utilized agricultural area for the purposes of structural improvement (1), and in particular Article 9 (3) thereof,Whereas on 3 August 1976 the Government of the Netherlands notified, pursuant to Article 8 (4) of Directive 72/160/EEC, decision No 161 of the Board of the Foundation administering the Agricultural Development and Reorganization Fund amending the provisions governing the cessation of farming;Whereas under Article 9 (3) of Directive 72/160/EEC the Commission has to decide whether, having regard to the abovementioned decision No 161, the provisions governing the implementation in the Netherlands of Directive 72/160/EEC, which form the subject of Commission Decisions 74/257/EEC of 18 April 1974 (2), 75/7/EEC of 27 November 1974 (3), 75/645/EEC of 17 October 1975 (4) and 76/484/EEC of 21 April 1976 (5) continue to satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community to common measures within the meaning of Article 6 of Directive 72/160/EEC;Whereas the amendments provided for in the abovementioned decision No 161 to the existing rules governing the cessation of farming are consistent with the objectives and provisions of Directive 72/160/EEC;Whereas the EAGGF Committee has been consulted on the financial aspects;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structures,. Having regard to the amendments contained in decision No 161 of the Board of the Foundation administering the Agricultural Development and Reorganization Fund, the provisions implementing Directive 72/160/EEC in the Netherlands continue to satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community to common measures within the meaning of Article 6 of Directive 72/160/EEC. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.. Done at Brussels, 7 December 1976.For the CommissionP.J. LARDINOISMember of the Commission (1)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 9. (2)OJ No L 141, 24.5.1974, p. 4. (3)OJ No L 2, 4.1.1975, p. 32. (4)OJ No L 286, 5.11.1975, p. 19. (5)OJ No L 138, 26.5.1976, p. 21. +",farm modernisation;farm development;farm modernization;modernisation of agricultural structures;modernisation of farming;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;agrarian reform;agricultural reform;reform of agricultural structures;cessation of farming;cessation of agricultural production;farm closure;farmer's retirement annuity;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid;EAGGF Guidance Section;EAGGF Guidance Section aid,21 +38950,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1163/2010 of 9 December 2010 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Agneau du Périgord (PGI)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, France’s application to register the name ‘Agneau du Périgord’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 December 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 112, 1.5.2010, p. 7.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.1 –   Fresh meat (and offal)FRANCEAgneau du Périgord (PGI) +",France;French Republic;location of production;location of agricultural production;product quality;quality criterion;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;fresh meat;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;mode of production;labelling,21 +44060,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 493/2014 of 13 May 2014 amending Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of steel ropes and cables originating, inter alia, in the People's Republic of China, as extended to imports of steel ropes and cables consigned from, inter alia, the Republic of Korea, whether declared as originating in the Republic of Korea or not. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 of 30 November 2009 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (the ‘basic Regulation’), and in particular Articles 11(3) and 13(4) thereof,Whereas:A.   MEASURES IN FORCE(1) By Council Regulation (EC) No 1796/1999 (2), the Council imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of steel ropes and cables originating, inter alia, in the People's Republic of China. These measures were maintained by Council Regulation (EC) No 1601/2001 (3) and by Council Regulation (EC) No 1858/2005 (4).(2) By Implementing Regulation (EU) No 400/2010 (5), the Council extended the anti-dumping duty on imports of steel ropes and cables originating, inter alia, in the People's Republic in China to imports of the same product consigned from the Republic of Korea, whether declared as originating in the Republic of Korea or not, following an anti-circumvention investigation under Article 13 of the basic Regulation. By the same Regulation, certain Korean exporting producers were exempted from these extended measures.(3) The measures currently in force are an anti-dumping duty imposed by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012 (6) on imports of steel ropes and cables originating, inter alia, in the People's Republic of China as extended, inter alia, to imports of steel ropes and cables consigned from the Republic of Korea whether declared as originating in the Republic of Korea or not following an expiry review under Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation, as last amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 489/2014 (7) (‘the measures in force’).B.   PROCEDURE1.   Initiation(4) The Commission received a request for a partial interim review under Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation. The request was lodged by Goodwire MFG. Co. Ltd (‘Goodwire’), a producer in the Republic of Korea, and is limited in scope to the examination of the possibility of granting an exemption to Goodwire from the measures in force under Article 13(4) of the basic Regulation.(5) Having examined the evidence submitted by Goodwire and after consultation of the Member States, and after the Union industry had been given the opportunity to comment, the Commission initiated the investigation on 27 August 2013 by publishing a notice of initiation in the Official Journal of the European Union (8).2.   Product under review(6) The product subject to the review is steel ropes and cables, including locked coil ropes, excluding ropes and cables of stainless steel, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 3 mm, originating in the People's Republic of China or consigned from the Republic of Korea, whether declared as originating in the Republic of Korea or not (‘the product under review’), currently falling within CN codes ex 7312 10 81, ex 7312 10 83, ex 7312 10 85, ex 7312 10 89 and ex 7312 10 98 (TARIC codes 7312108113, 7312108313, 7312108513, 7312108913 and 7312109813).3.   Reporting period(7) The reporting period covered the period from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013. Data was collected from 2008 until the end of the reporting period to investigate any change in the pattern of trade.4.   Investigation(8) The Commission officially advised Goodwire and the representatives of the Republic of Korea of the initiation of the review. Interested parties were invited to make their views known and were informed of the possibility to request a hearing. No such request was received.(9) The Commission sent a questionnaire to Goodwire and received a reply within the given deadline. The Commission sought and verified all the information deemed necessary for the purposes of the review. A verification visit was carried out at the premises of Goodwire.C.   FINDINGS(10) The investigation has confirmed that Goodwire is a genuine producer of the product under review and that it was not related to any Chinese exporters or producers subject to the anti-dumping measures in force. The investigation further confirmed that Goodwire had not exported the product under review to the Union during the investigation period of the anti-circumvention investigation that led to the extended measures, that is 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009.(11) The processing activities of Goodwire can be considered as a completion and/or assembly operation in the sense of Article 13(2) of the basic Regulation. Goodwire purchases domestically produced steel wire rod but also imports steel wire rod from the People's Republic of China, which are subsequently drawn, stranded and closed at its premises in the Republic of Korea. The finished product is sold domestically and exported to the United States and to the Union.(12) During the investigation it was established that the proportion of Chinese raw materials was significantly below the threshold of 60 %. Hence, it was not necessary to establish whether the 25 % threshold of value added was reached within the meaning of Article 13(2) of the basic Regulation. Therefore, Goodwire's production activities were not found to involve circumvention under Article 13(2) of the basic Regulation.(13) The investigation confirmed that Goodwire was not purchasing the finished product under review from the People's Republic of China in order to resell or tranship to the Union and that the company can justify all its exports during the reporting period.(14) In light of the findings described in recitals (10) to (13), the Commission concludes that Goodwire is not circumventing the anti-dumping measures in force on imports of steel ropes and cables originating in, inter alia, the People's Republic of China as extended, inter alia, to imports of steel ropes and cables consigned from the Republic of Korea whether declared as originating in the Republic of Korea or not.(15) The findings above were disclosed to Goodwire and the Union industry, which were given the opportunity to provide comments. Comments received were taken into account where appropriate.D.   MODIFICATION OF THE LIST OF COMPANIES BENEFITTING FROM AN EXEMPTION TO THE MEASURES IN FORCE(16) In accordance with the above findings, the company Goodwire should be added to the list of companies that are exempted from the anti-dumping duty imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012.(17) As laid down in Article 1(2) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 400/2010, the application of the exemption is to be conditional upon presentation to the customs authorities of the Member States of a valid commercial invoice, which shall conform to the requirements set out in the Annex to that Regulation. If no such an invoice is presented, the anti-dumping duty should continue to apply.(18) In addition, the exemption from the extended measures granted to imports of steel ropes and cables produced by Goodwire, in accordance with Article 13(4) of the basic Regulation, remains valid on condition that the facts as finally ascertained justify the exemption. Should new prima facie evidence indicate otherwise, an investigation may be initiated by the Commission to establish whether withdrawal of the exemption is warranted.(19) The exemption from the extended measures granted to imports of steel ropes and cables produced by Goodwire is made on the basis of the findings of the present review. This exemption is thus exclusively applicable to imports of steel ropes and cables consigned from the Republic of Korea and produced by the abovementioned specific legal entity. Imported steel ropes and cables produced by any company not specifically mentioned in Article 1(4) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012 with its name, including entities related to those specifically mentioned, should not benefit from the exemption and should be subject to the residual duty rate as imposed by that Regulation.(20) The partial interim review should be terminated and Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012, as last amended, should be amended to include Goodwire in the table set out in its Article 1(4).(21) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 15(1) of the basic Regulation,. The table set out in Article 1(4) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012, as last amended by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 489/2014, is replaced by the following table:‘Country Company TARIC additional codeThe Republic of Korea Bosung Wire Rope Co., Ltd, 568,Yongdeok-ri, Hallim-myeon, Gimae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, 621-872 A969Chung Woo Rope Co., Ltd, 1682-4, Songjung-Dong, Gangseo-Gu, Busan A969CS Co., Ltd, 287-6 Soju-Dong Yangsan-City, Kyoungnam A969Cosmo Wire Ltd, 4-10, Koyeon-Ri, Woong Chon-Myon Ulju-Kun, Ulsan A969Dae Heung Industrial Co., Ltd, 185 Pyunglim — Ri, Daesan-Myun, Haman — Gun, Gyungnam A969DSR Wire Corp., 291, Seonpyong-Ri, Seo-Myon, Suncheon-City, Jeonnam A969Goodwire MFG. Co. Ltd, 984-23, Maegok-Dong, Yangsan-City, Kyungnam B955Kiswire Ltd, 20th Fl. Jangkyo Bldg, 1, Jangkyo-Dong, Chung-Ku, Seoul A969Manho Rope & Wire Ltd, Dongho Bldg, 85-2 4 Street Joongang-Dong, Jong-gu, Busan A969Line Metal Co. Ltd, 1259 Boncho-ri, Daeji-Myeon, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongnam B926Seil Wire and Cable, 47-4, Soju-Dong, Yangsan-Si, Kyungsangnamdo A994Shin Han Rope Co., Ltd, 715-8, Gojan-Dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon A969Ssang YONG Cable Mfg. Co., Ltd, 1559-4 Song-Jeong Dong, Gang-Seo Gu, Busan A969Young Heung Iron & Steel Co., Ltd, 71-1 Sin-Chon Dong, Changwon City, Gyungnam A969’ This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 May 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 51.(2)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1796/1999 of 12 August 1999 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty, and collecting definitively the provisional duty imposed, on imports of steel ropes and cables originating in the People's Republic of China, Hungary, India, Mexico, Poland, South Africa and Ukraine and terminating the anti-dumping proceeding in respect of imports originating in the Republic of Korea (OJ L 217, 17.8.1999, p. 1).(3)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1601/2001 of 2 August 2001 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and definitively collecting the provisional anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of certain iron or steel ropes and cables originating in the Czech Republic, Russia, Thailand and Turkey (OJ L 211, 4.8.2001, p. 1).(4)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1858/2005 of 8 November 2005 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of steel ropes and cables originating in the People's Republic of China, India, South Africa and Ukraine following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (OJ L 299, 16.11.2005, p. 1).(5)  Implementing Regulation of the Council (EU) No 400/2010 of 26 April 2010 extending the definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Regulation (EC) No 1858/2005 on imports of steel ropes and cables originating, inter alia, in the People's Republic of China to imports of steel ropes and cables consigned from the Republic of Korea, whether declared as originating in the Republic of Korea or not, and terminating the investigation in respect of imports consigned from Malaysia (OJ L 117, 11.5.2010, p. 1).(6)  Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 102/2012 of 27 January 2012 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of steel ropes and cables originating in the People's Republic of China and Ukraine as extended to imports of steel ropes and cables consigned from Morocco, Moldova and the Republic of Korea, whether declared as originating in these countries or not, following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 and terminating the expiry review proceeding concerning imports of steel ropes and cables originating in South Africa pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 (OJ L 36, 9.2.2012, p. 1).(7)  OJ L 138, 13.5.2014, p. 80.(8)  OJ C 246, 27.8.2013, p. 5. +",South Korea;Republic of Korea;industrial product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import (EU);Community import;steel;alloy steel;crude steel;fine steel;rolled steel;stainless steel;structural steel;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty;China;People’s Republic of China,21 +5367,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 919/2011 of 13 September 2011 establishing a prohibition of fishing for roundnose grenadier in EU and international waters of VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of a Member State of the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 1225/2010 of 13 December 2010 fixing for 2011 and 2012 the fishing opportunities for EU vessels for fish stocks of certain deep-sea fish species (2), lays down quotas for 2011 and 2012.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member States referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2011.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member States referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2011 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member States referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 September 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 336, 21.12.2010, p. 1.ANNEXNo 37/DSSMember State European Union – All Member StatesStock RNG/8X14-Species Roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris)Zone EU and international waters of VIII, IX, X, XII and XIVDate 8.8.2011 +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters,21 +43125,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1377/2013 of 19 December 2013 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of December 2013 under the tariff quota opened by Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 of 26 November 2007 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94 as regards opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for poultrymeat (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of December 2013 for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2014 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2014 under Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 20 December 2013.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 309, 27.11.2007, p. 47.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.1.2014-31.3.20141 09.4410 0,2503752 09.4411 0,2532283 09.4412 0,2679524 09.4420 0,261786 09.4422 0,262743 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +28679,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1437/2004 of 11 August 2004 supplementing the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2400/96 on the entry of certain names in the «Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications» («Valençay», «Scottish Farmed Salmon», «Ternera de Extremadura» and «Aceite de Mallorca» or «Aceite mallorquín» or «Oli de Mallorca» or «Oli mallorquí»). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 of 14 July 1992 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 6(3) and (4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Under Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92, France has sent the Commission an application for registration of the name ‘Valençay’ as a designation of origin, the United Kingdom has sent the Commission an application for registration of the name ‘Scottish Farmed Salmon’ as a geographical indication, and Spain has sent the Commission an application for registration of the name ‘Ternera de Extremadura’ as a geographical indication and an application for registration of the name ‘Aceite de Mallorca’ or ‘Aceite mallorquín’ or ‘Oli de Mallorca’ or ‘Oli mallorquí’ as a designation of origin.(2) In accordance with Article 6(1) of that Regulation, the applications have been found to meet all the requirements laid down therein and in particular to contain all the information required in accordance with Article 4 thereof.(3) No statement of objection, within the meaning of Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92, has been sent to the Commission following the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (2) of the names listed in the Annex to this Regulation.(4) The names consequently qualify for inclusion in the ‘Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications’ and to be protected at Community level as a protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication.(5) The Annex to this Regulation supplements the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2400/96 (3),. The names listed in the Annex to this Regulation are hereby added to the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2400/96 and entered as a protected designation of origin (PDO) or a protected geographical indication (PGI) in the ‘Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications’ provided for in Article 6(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 August 2004.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1215/2004 (OJ L 232, 1.7.2004, p. 21).(2)  OJ C 236, 2.10.2003, p. 27 (Valençay).OJ C 246, 14.10.2003, p. 4 (Scottish Farmed Salmon).OJ C 246, 14.10.2003, p. 10 (Ternera de Extremadura).OJ C 246, 14.10.2003, p. 15 (Aceite de Mallorca or Aceite mallorquín or Oli de Mallorca or Oli mallorquí).(3)  OJ L 327, 18.12.1996, p. 11. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1258/2004 (OJ L 239, 9.7.2004, p. 5).ANNEXPRODUCTS LISTED IN ANNEX I TO THE TREATY INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONCheeseFRANCEValençay (PDO)Fresh fish, molluscs and crustaceans and products derived therefromUNITED KINGDOMScottish Farmed Salmon (PGI)Fresh meat (and offal)SPAINTernera de Extremadura (PGI)Fats (butter, margarine, oils, etc.)SPAINAceite de Mallorca or Aceite mallorquín or Oli de Mallorca or Oli mallorquí (PDO). +",cheese;fats;fat;fatty substance;fish;piscicultural species;species of fish;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;meat;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;labelling,21 +63,"75/63/ECSC: Commission Decision of 19 December 1974 authorizing amendment of the terms of business of Ruhrkohle AG, Essen (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Articles 2 to 5, 47 and 66 thereof;Having regard to the Decision of 27 November 1969 on the transfer of colliery assets to Ruhrkohle AG;Having regard to Ruhrkohle AG's application of 23 October 1974;Whereas: 1. By Decision of 21 December 1972 (1) the Commission authorized new terms of business for Ruhrkohle AG. Under these terms of business coal wholesalers are able to buy direct from Ruhrkohle AG for the sales areas into which the common market is divided. The Federal Republic of Germany is divided into five sales areas.2. Ruhrkohle AG has applied for authorization to reduce the number of sales areas in the Federal Republic of Germany from the present five to three. This reduction, which is to take effect on 1 January 1975, will enable Ruhrkohle AG to reduce its staff and agencies in the sales areas and thus to cut down its administrative expenditure.The Federal Republic of Germany is to be divided into the following sales areas: (i) Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg, Bremen, Lower Saxony and Berlin;(ii) North Rhine-Westphalia and the Koblenz and Trier districts in Rhineland-Palatinate;(iii) Hesse, Saarland, Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and the Rheinhessen-Pfalz district in Rhineland-Palatinate.3. The reduction in the number of sales areas in the Federal Republic of Germany will increase the size of those remaining. This will make it easier for wholesalers to fulfil the quantitative conditions attached to buying direct from Ruhrkohle AG. The reduction in the number of sales areas will lead to an improvement in the conditions of competition and should therefore be authorized,. The amendment to its terms of business applied for by Ruhrkohle AG by letter dated 23 October 1974 is hereby authorized. This Decision is addressed to Ruhrkohle AG, Essen.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1974.For the CommissionThe PresidentFrançois-Xavier ORTOLI (1)OJ No L 120, 7.5.1973, p. 14. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;sale;offering for sale;distributive trades;distribution network;distribution policy;distribution structure;sales network;coal;hard coal;patent hard-coal fuel;power station coal;competition law;competition regulations;wholesale trade;wholesale dealing;wholesale market,21 +4757,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 796/2008 of 5 August 2008 establishing a prohibition of fishing for hake in IIIa; EC waters of IIIb, IIIc and IIId by vessels flying the flag of Germany. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 40/2008 of 16 January 2008 fixing for 2008 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2008.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2008.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2008 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 August 2008.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 865/2007 (OJ L 192, 24.7.2007, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007 (OJ L 248, 22.9.2007, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 19, 23.1.2008, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 718/2008 (OJ L 198, 26.7.2008, p. 8).ANNEXNo 23/T&QMember State GermanyStock HKE/3A/BCDSpecies Hake (Merluccius merluccius)Area IIIa; EC waters of IIIb, IIIc, and IIIdDate 29.6.2008 +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +14047,"Council Regulation (EC) No 749/95 of 31 March 1995 amending Regulation (EC) No 3363/94 allocating, for 1995, Community catch quotas in Greenland waters. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 3363/94 (2), lays down, for 1995, Community catch quotas in Greenland waters, including the quantities allocated to third countries;Whereas the quantities allocated to Norway were provisional quotas, pending the conclusion of the bilateral fisheries arrangement between the Community and Norway for 1995;Whereas the Community and Norway have now concluded their bilateral arrangement for 1995, including definitive fishing possibilities for Norway in Greenland waters; whereas these quotas require the Community to purchase supplementary catch possibilities from Greenland, under the terms of the bilateral Fisheries Agreement between the Community and Greenland,. The Annex of Regulation (EC) No 3363/94 shall be replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 April 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 March 1995.For the Council The President F. BAYROUANNEX>TABLE> +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Greenland;Norway;Kingdom of Norway;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches,21 +4124,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1986/2005 of 6 December 2005 on the opening of tariff quotas applicable to the importation into the Community of certain processed agricultural products originating in Romania and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2244/2004. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (1), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 98/626/EC of 5 October 1998 relating to the conclusion of a Protocol for the adaptation of the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part, to take into account the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union and the results of the agricultural negotiations of the Uruguay Round, including the improvements to the existing preferential regime (2), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Protocol No 3 to the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and Romania, approved by Council and Commission Decision 94/907/EC, ECSC, Euratom of 19 December 1994 on the conclusion of the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part (3), lays down the trade arrangements applicable to the processed agricultural products listed therein.(2) Protocol No 3 was amended by the Protocol for the adaptation of the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and Romania (4), approved by Decision 98/626/EC. It provides for the opening of annual tariff quotas for certain goods originating in Romania. Commission Regulation (EC) No 2244/2004 of 23 December 2004 opening tariff quotas for the year 2005 for imports into the European Community of certain processed agricultural products originating in Romania (5) opened the tariff quotas for 2005.(3) Decision No 3 of the EC-Romania Association Council (6) amended Protocol No 3 of the Europe Agreement. The Decision provides for full or gradual liberalisation of trade for certain processed agricultural products and new tariff quotas for certain others. It enters into force on 1 December 2005.(4) Consequently, the tariff quotas opened for 2005 should be closed and new ones opened for 2005 and 2006. In accordance with Decision No …/…/EC of the EC-Romania Association Council, for 2005 the new quotas shall be reduced in proportion to the number of months already elapsed prior to the date of entry into force of the Decision.(5) In accordance with Council Decision of 27 June 2005 on the position to take by the Community in the Association Council established by the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part, concerning the improvement of the trade arrangements for processed agricultural products provided for in Protocol 3 of the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and Romania, the tariff quotas provided for in Annex III to Decision No 3 of the EC-Romania Association Council must be managed by the Commission in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (7).(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee on horizontal questions concerning trade in processed agricultural products not listed in Annex I,. The Community tariff quotas for the products originating in Romania listed in the Annex are opened for 2005 from 1 December 2005 to 31 December 2005 and for 2006 from 1 January to 31 December. The Community tariff quotas referred to in Article 1 shall be managed in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. Council Regulation (EC) No 2244/2004 is hereby repealed with effect from the date laid down in the second paragraph of Article 4. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 December 2005.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 December 2005.For the CommissionGünter VERHEUGENVice-President(1)  OJ L 318, 20.12.1993, p. 18. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2580/2000 (OJ L 298, 25.11.2000, p. 5).(2)  OJ L 301, 11.11.1998, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 357, 31.12.1994, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 301, 11.11.1998, p. 3.(5)  OJ L 381, 28.12.2004, p. 8.(6)  Not yet published in the Official Journal.(7)  OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 883/2005 (OJ L 148, 11.6.2005, p. 5).ANNEXQuotas and duties applicable to imports into the Community of goods originating in RomaniaSerial No CN code Description Quota volume Rate of duty applicable within the limits of the quota(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)From 1.12.2005 to 31.12.2005 From 1.1.2006 to 31.12.200609.5836 ex 0405 Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads: 91 667 1 200 0 %ex 0405 20 - Dairy spreads:0405 20 10 - - Of a fat content, by weight, of 39 % or more but less than 60 %:0405 20 30 - - Of a fat content, by weight, of 60 % or more but less than 75 %:09.5838 ex 1704 Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa:ex 1704 90 - Other:1704 90 99 - - - - - Other 25 330 0 %09.5840 ex 1806 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa:ex 1806 10 - Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:1806 10 90 - - Containing 80 % or more by weight of sucrose (including invert sugar expressed as sucrose) or isoglucose expressed as sucrose 3 667 50 0 %09.5842 ex 1806 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa:ex 1806 90 - Other1806 90 90 - - - Other 3 667 50 0 %09.5845 ex 1901 Malt extract; food preparations of flour, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa powder or containing less than 40 % by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of heading Nos 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5 % by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included:ex 1901 90 - Other- - - Other1901 90 99 - - - Other 3 667 50 0 %09.5847 ex 1905 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products:ex 1905 90 - Other:1905 90 90 - - - - Other 1 833 24 0 %09.5849 ex 2202 Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, and other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit or vegetable juices of heading No 2009 125 1 500 0 %ex 2202 90 - Other:- - - Other, containing by weight of fat obtained from the products of heading Nos 0401 to 0404:2202 90 91 - - - - - - Less than 0,2 %2202 90 95 - - - 0,2 % or more but less than 2 %2202 90 99 - - - 2 % or more09.5860 2205 Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes flavoured with plants or aromatic substances: 55 720 50 % of the MFN rate2205 10 - In containers holding 2 litres or less:2205 10 10 - - Of an actual alcoholic strength by volume of 18 % vol. or less2205 10 90 - - Of an actual alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 18 % vol.2205 90 - Other:2205 90 10 - - Of an actual alcoholic strength by volume of 18 % vol. or less2205 90 90 - - Of an actual alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 18 % vol.09.5868 2207 Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 % vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength. 166 667 hl 2 000 hl 0 %2207 10 00 Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 % vol. or higher2207 20 00 - Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength.09.5869 2402 Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes: 16 667 200 50 % of the MFN rate (1)2402 10 00 Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos, containing tobacco2402 20 - Cigarettes containing tobacco:2402 20 10 - Containing cloves2402 20 90 - - - Other2402 90 00 - Other(1)  For the quota of 200 tonnes opened from 1 January to 31 December 2006, the rate of duty within the quota limits shall be 0 %. +",processed foodstuff;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;agricultural product;farm product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import (EU);Community import;Romania;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products,21 +42621,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 572/2013 of 19 June 2013 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of June 2013 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 of 14 May 2007 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas in the poultrymeat sector (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products.(2) The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of June 2013 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2013 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged under Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2013 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 20 June 2013.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 June 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 125, 15.5.2007, p. 9.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.7.2013-30.9.2013P1 09.4067 2,031859P3 09.4069 0,379603 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +15437,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 923/96 of 23 May 1996 altering the codes and descriptions of certain products included in Annex B to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the common organization of the market in cereals. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 234/79 of 5 February 1979 on the procedure for adjusting the Common Customs Tariff nomenclature used for agricultural products (1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 2 (1) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organization of the market in cereals (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1863/95 (4), and in particular Article 13 (11) thereof,Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (5), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 586/96 (6), contains in Annex I the combined nomenclature at present in force;Whereas certain codes and descriptions given in Annex B to Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 no longer correspond to those of the combined nomenclature; whereas the said Annex B should therefore be amended; whereas for clarity a new Annex B should be issued;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. Annex B to Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 May 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 34, 9. 2. 1979, p. 2.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ No L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 21.(4) OJ No L 179, 29. 7. 1995, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 256, 7. 9. 1987, p. 1.(6) OJ No L 84, 3. 4. 1996, p. 18.ANNEX'ANNEX B>TABLE> +",tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;paper;pulp;agricultural product;farm product;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;pharmaceutical product;disinfectant;pharmaceutical preparation;pharmaceutical speciality,21 +3326,"2003/760/EC: Commission Decision of 15 October 2003 laying down special conditions governing imports of fishery products from French Polynesia (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2003) 3646). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/493/EEC of 22 July 1991 laying down the health conditions for the production and the placing on the market of fishery products(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003(2), and in particular Article 11 thereof,Whereas:(1) An inspection has been carried out on behalf of the Commission in French Polynesia to verify the conditions under which fishery products are produced, stored and dispatched to the Community.(2) The requirements in the legislation of French Polynesia on health inspection and monitoring of fishery products may be considered equivalent to those laid down in Directive 91/493/EEC.(3) In particular, the Département de la Qualité Alimentaire et de l'Action Vétérinaire (DQAAV) du Service du Développement Rural du Ministère de l'Agriculture et de l'Elevage, is capable of effectively verifying the implementation of the legislation in force.(4) The DQAAV has provided official assurances regarding compliance with the standards for health controls and monitoring of fishery products as set out in Chapter V of the Annex to Directive 91/493/EEC and regarding the fulfilment of hygienic requirements equivalent to those laid down by that Directive.(5) It is appropriate to lay down detailed provisions concerning fishery products imported into the Community from French Polynesia, in accordance with Directive 91/493/EEC.(6) It is also necessary to draw up a list of approved establishments, factory vessels, or cold stores, and a list of freezer vessels equipped in accordance with the requirements of Council Directive 92/48/EEC of 16 June 1992 laying down the minimum hygiene rules applicable to fishery products caught on board certain vessels in accordance with Article 3(1)(a)(i) of Directive 91/493/EEC(3). These lists should be drawn up on the basis of a communication from the DQAAV to the Commission.(7) It is appropriate for the present Decision to be applied 45 days after its publication to provide for the necessary transitional period.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Département de la Qualité Alimentaire et de l'Action Vétérinaire (DQAAV) du Service du Développement Rural du Ministère de l'Agriculture et de l'Elevage, shall be the competent authority in French Polynesia identified for the purposes of verifying and certifying compliance of fishery products with the requirements of Directive 91/493/EEC. Fishery products imported into the Community from French Polynesia shall comply with Articles 3, 4 and 5. 1. Each consignment shall be accompanied by a numbered original health certificate in accordance with the model in Annex I and comprising a single sheet, duly completed, signed and dated.2. The certificate shall be drawn up in at least one official language of the Member State where the checks are carried out.3. The certificate shall bear the name, capacity and signature of the representative of the DQAAV, and the latter's official stamp in a colour different from that of the endorsements. The fishery products shall come from approved establishments, factory vessels, or cold stores, or from registered freezer vessels listed in Annex II. All packages shall bear the words ""FRENCH POLYNESIA"" and the approval/registration number of the establishment, factory vessel, cold store or freezer vessel of origin in indelible letters, except in the case of frozen fishery products in bulk and intended for the manufacture of preserved foods. This Decision shall apply from 8 December 2003. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 October 2003.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 15.(2) OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1.(3) OJ L 187, 7.7.1992, p. 41.ANNEX I>PIC FILE= ""L_2003273EN.002502.TIF"">>PIC FILE= ""L_2003273EN.002601.TIF"">ANNEX IIList of establishments and vessels>TABLE>Legend:PP Processing plant.FV Factory vessel. +",import;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;French Polynesia;Austral Islands;Clipperton Island;Gambier Islands;Marquesas Islands;Overseas Country of French Polynesia;Society Islands;Tahiti;Tuamotu Islands;fishery product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;health certificate,21 +24234,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/2002 of 22 August 2002 amending Regulation (EC) No 2848/98 as regards the detailed rules for applying the quota buy-back programme in the raw tobacco sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 546/2002(2), and in particular Article 14a thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 35(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2848/98 of 22 December 1998 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 as regards the premium scheme, production quotas and the specific aid to be granted to producer groups in the raw tobacco sector(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1005/2002(4), provides, as part of the quota buy-back procedure, for a period running from 1 September to 31 December during which the Member State makes public producers' intentions to sell their quotas, so that other producers might buy them before they are permanently bought back.(2) Experience has shown that this four-month period is too long and so should be halved, thereby speeding up the buy-back procedure and making it more attractive to the producers, since the period of uncertainty regarding the conclusion of the sales procedure is also thus shortened.(3) As the period to be amended begins on 1 September, this Regulation must enter into force immediately.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Tobacco,. Article 35 of Regulation (EC) No 2848/98 is hereby amended as follows:(a) The reference to ""1 September"" in Article 35(1) and (2) is replaced by ""1 November"";(b) Article 35(3) is replaced by the following: ""3. Once the two-month period laid down in the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 is over, any quotas which have not been bought by producers shall be permanently bought back."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 August 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 70.(2) OJ L 84, 28.3.2002, p. 4.(3) OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 17.(4) OJ L 153, 13.6.2002, p. 3. +",producer group;producers' organisation;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;restriction on competition;discriminatory trading practice;distortion of competition;illegal trade practice;unfair competition;unfair trade practice;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;tobacco;production aid;aid to producers,21 +1305,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 3434/91 of 25 November 1991 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of oxalic acid originating in India or the People's Republic of China. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88 of 11 July 1988 on protection against dumped or subsidized imports originating in countries not members of the European Economic Community (1), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Having regard to the proposal submitted by the Commission after consultations within the Advisory Committee as provided for by the above Regulation,Whereas:A. PROVISIONAL MEASURES(1) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1472/91 (2) imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports into the Community of oxalic acid falling within CN code ex 2917 11 00 originating in India or the People's Republic of China.Council Regulation (EEC) No 2833/91 (3) extended that duty for a period not exceeding two months.B. SUBSEQUENT PROCEDURE(2) Following imposition of the provisional duty, the parties which had so requested were granted a hearing by the Commission. They also made their views on the provisional findings known in writing. The Commission examined their oral and written comments.(3) At their request, the parties were informed of the essential facts and considerations on the basis of which it was intended to recommend the imposition of definitive duties and the definitive collection of the amounts secured by way of provisional duty. They were allotted a period in which to make comments. Some made use of this opportunity.C. PRODUCT CONSIDERED; LIKE PRODUCTS(4) In the absence of new arguments concerning the product considered and its similarity to the Community product, the Council confirms the findings put forward by the Commission in recitals 10 and 11 of Regulation (EEC) No 1472/91.D. DUMPING(a) Normal value(5) For the purposes of the definitive findings, normal value was established using the same methods used in the provisional calculation of dumping margins, taking account of new facts and arguments put forward by the parties.(6) The Indian exporters claimed that normal value should have been established on the basis of a monthly weighted average instead of a weighted average for the entire period of the investigation. In this instance, the Commission considers that a monthly weighted average could indeed be used.(7) In the light of these considerations, the Commission will calculate normal value for oxalic acid from India on the basis of a weighted monthly average and confirms the calculation of normal value for oxalic acid from China contained in recital 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1472/91.The Council confirms these findings.(b) Export price(8) The Chinese exporters wished the export prices provisionally calculated on the basis of available facts, in accordance with Article 7 (7) (b) of Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88, to be determined using Eurostat statistics rather than the figures contained in the complaint.The Commission takes the view that in this case the figures contained in the complaint, which come from traders whose information has been confirmed by an importer which cooperated in the investigation, are more suitable than Eurostat statistics. The Commission observed that Eurostat import figures for the product were not in fact correct.(9) With regard to imports of oxalic acid from China, therefore, and in the absence of comments on the matter from Indian exporters, the Council confirms the findings put forward by the Commission in recitals 14 and 15 of Regulation (EEC) No 1472/91.(c) Comparison(10) In the absence of new arguments from the interested parties, the Council confirms the findings put forward by the Commission in recital 16 of Regulation (EEC) No 1472/91.(d) Dumping margins(11) 1. IndiaOn the basis of the new normal value, the definitive dumping margin is 4,4 % for Punjab Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Excel Industries Ltd.2. ChinaThe Council confirms the observations and findings put forward by the Commission in recital 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 1472/91.E. INJURY(12) In its preliminary findings, the Commision considered that the Community firm in question had suffered material injury. The main grounds for this belief were the rapid increase in exports, undercutting by the exporters concerned on the Community market and the consequent decrease in selling prices for the Community complainant.(a) Volume, market share and export price(13) With regard to export volume, the Indian exporters requested that calculations be made on the basis not of the accounting data received by the Commission in the replies to its questions (data verified by its investigators), but on lower Eurostat figures. This was on the grounds that re-export from the Community to third countries might have taken place. The Commission rejected this request, considering that it had no information confirming this reasoning and that the Indian exporters had failed to offer even minimal proof of such occurrences.(14) The Indian and Chinese exporters also challenged the Commission's provisional findings with regard to market share. However, since their figures were based on inaccurate statistics for Community consumption (sales figures for all Community producers and figures for imports of Indian origin), the Commission confirmed the observations it had put forward in recitals 19 and 20 of Regulation (EEC) No 1472/91.In the absence of other considerations, the Council confirms the findings put forward by the Commission in recitals 19 to 22 of Regulation (EEC) No 1472/91.(b) Cumulative effect(15) The Indian exporters claimed that taking an aggregate of Chinese and Indian exports of oxalic acid to the Community was inappropriate in that the economic structures, tax systems, raw materials subsidies and manufacturing procedures of the two countries were different.(16) The Chinese exporters, meanwhile, challenged aggregation of Chinese and Indian exports on the grounds that they had followed a different sales strategy from the Indian exporters, bringing down their exports during the first eight months of 1990.(17) The Commission took the view that the Indian exporters' arguments were not strictly relevant to the considerations governing aggregation of exports from third countries. It rejected the Chinese exporters' arguments on the grounds that their conduct was comparable to that of the Indian exporters for the investigation period as a whole, although it had differed to a degree for a few months.The Commission therefore upholds the validity of the criteria set out in recital 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1472/91.In the light of these considerations, the Council confirms the findings put forward by the Commission in recitals 23 and 24 of Regulation (EEC) No 1472/91.(c) The state of the Community industry and conclusions concerning injury(18) In the absence of new arguments from the interested parties, the Council confirms the observations and findings put forward by the Commission in recitals 25 to 34 of Regulation (EEC) No 1472/91.F. CAUSAL LINK BETWEEN DUMPING AND INJURY(19) The Indian exporters disputed that their exports of oxalic acid to the Community might have caused injury to the Community producer concerned, arguing that their share of the market was negligible and that the Community complainant's difficulties were caused by errors of management such as an increase in production capacity and ill-considered investment within the existing company and in the establishment of a new company.(20) The Chinese exporters also disputed causing injury, adding to the claim referred to above the argument that the Community complainant's difficulties were caused mainly by the activity of other Community producers.(21) The Commission pointed out that India's market share was 9,4 %, and therefore not negligible. It said that the investment which had been criticised and the increase in production capacity had occurred at a time when Community consumption had risen substantially. The Commission stressed that the new company's production capacity had not been considered during the assessment of injury, as it had not begun production during the period of investigation.(22) With regard to other Community producers, the fact that the production of oxalic acid was only a marginal activity for them, the fact that one of the producers sold most of its output to the other and the fact that the prices they charged on the Community market were significantly higher than those of the complainant Community firm led the Commission to conclude that these firms' activities could not have caused injury to the complainant.(23) The Council therefore confirms the findings put forward by the Commission in recitals 35 to 41 of Regulation (EEC) No 1472/91.G. COMMUNITY INTEREST(24) The Indian exporters claimed that the risk in imposing anti-dumping measures on their exports of oxalic acid was that the Community firm would acquire a monopoly, given that anti-dumping measures were already applied to other countries.This argument seems to have little foundation considering the complainant's share of the Community market, the presence of other Community producers and the rate of market penetration in the Community of imports from third countries.(25) In the light of these considerations, the Council confirms the findings put forward by the Commission in recitals 42 to 44 of Regulation (EEC) No 1472/91.H. DUTY(26) The Council confirms the provisional measures (ad valorem anti-dumping duties corresponding to the dumping margins calculated) set out in recitals 45 to 47 of Regulation (EEC) No 1472/91.I. UNDERTAKING(27) The Indian producers/exporters offered a price undertaking. After consultation this undertaking was not considered acceptable by the Commission. The Commission notified the producers/exporters of the reasons for this decision.J. COLLECTION OF PROVISIONAL DUTIES(28) In the light of the dumping margins calculated for imports of oxalic acid originating in India and China and the material injury caused to the Community industry in question, the Council considers it necessary that the amounts secured by way of provisional anti-dumping duty be definitively collected at a rate corresponding to the definitive duty imposed,. 1. A definitive anti-dumping duty is hereby imposed on imports of oxalic acid falling within CN code ex 2917 11 00 and Taric code 2917 11 00 * 10, originating in India or the People's Republic of China.2. The amount of the duty, based on the free-at-Community-frontier price, not cleared through customs, shall be:- 4,4 % for imports of oxalic acid originating in India, and- 20,3 % for imports of oxalic acid originating in the People's Republic of China.3. The provisions in force concerning customs duties shall apply. The amounts secured by way of provisional anti-dumping duty imposed by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1472/91 shall be definitively collected at the rate corresponding to the definitive duty. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 November 1991. For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. M. M. RITZEN(1) OJ No L 209, 2. 8. 1988, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 138, 1. 6. 1991, p. 62. (3) OJ No L 272, 28. 9. 1991, p. 2. +",India;Republic of India;export price;organic acid;acetate;acetic acid;acrylic acid;alcohol acid;aromatic acid;citric acid;ester;fatty acid;formic acid;oxalic acid;phthalic acid;salicylic acid;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty;China;People’s Republic of China,21 +2746,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 89/2001 of 17 January 2001 amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 of 21 March 1972 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1399/1999(2), and in particular Article 122 thereof,Whereas:(1) Certain Member States or their competent authorities have requested amendments to the Annexes to Regulation (EEC) No 574/72.(2) These amendments arise from decisions taken by the Member States or Member States concerned or their competent authorities which are responsible for the implementation of social security legislation according to Community law.(3) The unanimous opinion of the Administrative Commission on Social Security for Migrant Workers has been obtained,. Annexes 1 to 5, and Annex 10, to Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 are amended as shown in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 January 2001.For the CommissionAnna DiamantopoulouMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 74, 27.3.1972, p. 1.(2) OJ L 164, 30.6.1999, p. 1.ANNEX1. Annex 1 is amended as follows:Section ""O. UNITED KINGDOM"" is amended as follows:(i) The following point 1b is inserted: ""1b. Commissioners of the Inland Revenue or their official representative, London.""(ii) Point 5 is replaced by the following: ""5. Principal Secretary, Social Affairs, Gibraltar"".(iii) Point 6 is replaced by the following: ""6. Chief Executive of the Gibraltar Health Authority"".2. Annex 2 is amended as follows:(a) Section ""C. GERMANY"" is amended as follows:Point 3 is replaced by the following:"">TABLE>""(b) Section ""D. SPAIN"" is amended as follows:Point 6 is amended as follows:"">TABLE>""(c) Section ""O. UNITED KINGDOM"" is amended as follows:In point 2, the third indent is replaced by the following: ""- Gibraltar: Principal Secretary, Social Affairs, Gibraltar"".3. Annex 3 is amended as follows:(a) Section ""C. GERMANY"" is amended as follows:Point 4 is replaced by the following:"">TABLE>""(b) Section ""J. NETHERLANDS"" is amended as follows:Point 3(b) is replaced by the following:"">TABLE>""(c) Section ""O. UNITED KINGDOM"" is amended as follows:(i) In point 1, the second indent is replaced by the following: ""- Gibraltar: Gibraltar Health Authority, 17 Johnstone's Passage, Gibraltar"".(ii) Point 2 is replaced by the following:"">TABLE>""(iii) In point 3, the third indent is replaced by the following:"">TABLE>""4. Annex 4 is amended as follows:(a) Section ""C. GERMANY"" is amended as follows:(i) The following point 5a is inserted:"">TABLE>""(ii) Point 6 is replaced by the following:"">TABLE>""(b) Section ""D. SPAIN"" is amended as follows:Point 7 is amended as follows:"">TABLE>""(c) Section ""J. NETHERLANDS"" is amended as follows:Point 2(b) is replaced by the following:"">TABLE>""(d) Section ""O. UNITED KINGDOM"" is replaced by the following:"">TABLE>""5. Annex 5 is amended as follows:(a) Heading ""20. DENMARK-ITALY"" is replaced by the following: ""(a) The Exchange of Letters of 12 November 1982 and 12 January 1983 concerning Article 36(3) of the Regulation (reciprocal waiving of reimbursement of costs of benefits in kind for sickness and maternity provided under the terms of Chapter 1 of Title III of the Regulation with the exception of Article 22(1)(c) of the Regulation).(b) Agreement of 18 November 1998 on the reimbursement of costs pursuant to Articles 36 and 63 of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 (benefits in kind under insurance for sickness, maternity, accidents at work and occupational diseases) and Article 105 of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 (costs of administrative checks and medical examinations).""(b) Heading ""24. DENMARK-PORTUGAL"" is replaced by the following: ""Agreement of 17 April 1998 on the partial waiving of reimbursement of costs pursuant to Articles 36 and 63 of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 (benefits in kind under insurance for sickness, maternity, accidents at work and occupational diseases) and Article 105 of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 (costs of administrative checks and medical examinations).""(c) Heading ""45. SPAIN-NETHERLANDS"" is replaced by the following: ""Agreement of 21 February 2000 between the Netherlands and Spain facilitating the settlement of reciprocal claims relating to sickness and maternity insurance benefits when implementing the provisions of Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72.""(d) Heading ""50. SPAIN-UNITED KINGDOM"" is replaced by the following: ""The Agreement of 18 June 1999 on the reimbursement of costs for benefits in kind granted pursuant to the provisions of Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72.""(e) Under heading ""53. FRANCE-ITALY"", the following parts (d) and (e) are added: ""(d) Exchange of Letters of 2 April 1997 and 20 October 1998 modifying the Exchange of Letters mentioned under point (b) and (c) concerning the procedures for the settlement of reciprocal debts under the terms of Articles 93, 94, 95 and 96 of the implementing Regulation.(e) The Agreement of 28 June 2000 waiving reimbursement of the costs referred to in Article 105(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 for administrative checks and medical examinations requested under Article 51 of the abovementioned Regulation.""(f) Heading ""55. FRANCE-NETHERLANDS"" is replaced by the following: ""(a) The Agreement of 28 April 1997 on the waiving of reimbursement of the costs of administrative checks and medical examinations pursuant to Article 105 of the implementing Regulation.(b) The Agreement of 29 September 1998 laying down the special conditions for determining the amounts to be reimbursed for benefits in kind under the terms of Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72.(c) The Agreement of 3 February 1999 laying down the special conditions for administration and settling of reciprocal debts for sickness benefits under the terms of Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72.""(g) Heading ""57. FRANCE-PORTUGAL"" is replaced by the following: ""Agreement of 28 April 1999 laying down the special detailed rules governing the administration and settlement of reciprocal claims for medical treatment pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72.""(h) Heading ""58. FRANCE-UNITED KINGDOM"" is replaced by the following: ""(a) The Exchange of Letters of 25 March and 28 April 1997 regarding Article 105(2) of the implementing Regulation (waiving of reimbursement of the costs of administrative checks and medical examinations).(b) The Agreement of 8 December 1998 on the specific methods of determining the amounts to be reimbursed for benefits in kind pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72.""(i) Heading ""63. GREECE-AUSTRIA"" is replaced by the following: ""Agreement on the waiving of reimbursement of the costs of administrative checks and medical examinations provided for in Article 105(2) of the implementing Regulation in the form of a written record dated 29 April 1999.""(j) Heading ""94. AUSTRIA-PORTUGAL"" is replaced by the following: ""Agreement of 16 December 1998 on the refund of benefits in kind.""6. Annex 10 is amended as follows:(a) Section ""D. SPAIN"" is amended as follows:(i) The following point 8 is added:"">TABLE>""(ii) The following point 9 is added:"">TABLE>""(iii) The following point 10 is added:"">TABLE>""(b) Section ""J. THE NETHERLANDS"" is amended as follows:Point 2 is replaced by the following:"">TABLE>""(c) Section ""O. UNITED KINGDOM"" is amended as follows:(i) Point 1 is replaced by the following:"">TABLE>""(ii) Point 2 is replaced by the following:"">TABLE>"" +",labour mobility;manpower mobility;staff mobility;worker exchange;wage earner;employed person;employee;social security;national insurance;social protection;migrant worker;emigrant worker;foreign labour;foreign worker;immigrant worker;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;self-employment,21 +39115,"2011/199/EU: European Council Decision of 25 March 2011 amending Article 136 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union with regard to a stability mechanism for Member States whose currency is the euro. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 48(6) thereof,Having regard to the proposal for revising Article 136 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union submitted to the European Council by the Belgian Government on 16 December 2010,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission (2),After obtaining the opinion of the European Central Bank (3),Whereas:(1) Article 48(6) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) allows the European Council, acting by unanimity after consulting the European Parliament, the Commission and, in certain cases, the European Central Bank, to adopt a decision amending all or part of the provisions of Part Three of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). Such a decision may not increase the competences conferred on the Union in the Treaties and its entry into force is conditional upon its subsequent approval by the Member States in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements.(2) At the meeting of the European Council of 28 and 29 October 2010, the Heads of State or Government agreed on the need for Member States to establish a permanent crisis mechanism to safeguard the financial stability of the euro area as a whole and invited the President of the European Council to undertake consultations with the members of the European Council on a limited treaty change required to that effect.(3) On 16 December 2010, the Belgian Government submitted, in accordance with Article 48(6), first subparagraph, of the TEU, a proposal for revising Article 136 of the TFEU by adding a paragraph under which the Member States whose currency is the euro may establish a stability mechanism to be activated if indispensable to safeguard the stability of the euro area as a whole and stating that the granting of any required financial assistance under the mechanism will be made subject to strict conditionality. At the same time, the European Council adopted conclusions about the future stability mechanism (paragraphs 1 to 4).(4) The stability mechanism will provide the necessary tool for dealing with such cases of risk to the financial stability of the euro area as a whole as have been experienced in 2010, and hence help preserve the economic and financial stability of the Union itself. At its meeting of 16 and 17 December 2010, the European Council agreed that, as this mechanism is designed to safeguard the financial stability of the euro area as whole, Article 122(2) of the TFEU will no longer be needed for such purposes. The Heads of State or Government therefore agreed that it should not be used for such purposes.(5) On 16 December 2010, the European Council decided to consult, in accordance with Article 48(6), second subparagraph, of the TEU, the European Parliament and the Commission, on the proposal. It also decided to consult the European Central Bank. The European Parliament (1), the Commission (2) and the European Central Bank (3), respectively, adopted opinions on the proposal.(6) The amendment concerns a provision contained in Part Three of the TFEU and it does not increase the competences conferred on the Union in the Treaties,. The following paragraph shall be added to Article 136 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union:‘3.   The Member States whose currency is the euro may establish a stability mechanism to be activated if indispensable to safeguard the stability of the euro area as a whole. The granting of any required financial assistance under the mechanism will be made subject to strict conditionality.’. Member States shall notify the Secretary-General of the Council without delay of the completion of the procedures for the approval of this Decision in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements.This Decision shall enter into force on 1 January 2013, provided that all the notifications referred to in the first paragraph have been received, or, failing that, on the first day of the month following receipt of the last of the notifications referred to in the first paragraph. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 25 March 2011.For the European CouncilThe PresidentH. VAN ROMPUY(1)  Opinion of 23 March 2011 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  Opinion of 15 February 2011 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3)  Opinion of 17 March 2011 (not yet published in the Official Journal). +",monetary policy;currency reform;currency situation;money policy;European Monetary System;EMS;monetary snake;Economic and Monetary Union;EMU;Werner plan;Werner report;euro area;Euroland;eurozone;European currency;EUA;European unit of account;unit of account;stability programme;stability and convergence programmes;euro,21 +15880,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2411/96 of 18 December 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 2763/94 opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 715/90 of 5 March 1990 on the arrangements applicable to agricultural products and certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the ACP States or the overseas countries and territories (OCT) (1), extended by Regulation (EEC) No 444/92 (2), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 619/96 (3), and in particular Article 27 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 2763/94 (4), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2941/95 (5), opened zero or reduced-duty Community tariff quotas for 1995 in respect of certain agricultural products including fresh or chilled tomatoes;Whereas the tariff applying to these products has been changed as a result of GATT negotiations;Whereas both the rates of ad valorem duty and the rates of specific duty for products subject to the Regulation are liable to change over the years; whereas in the interests of more efficient management of the Community legislation in this field a multiannual regulation should be adopted providing for automatic reduction of ad valorem duties to 40 % of the rates in the combined nomenclature with effect from 1 January 1997;Whereas Regulation (EC) No 2763/94 should be amended accordingly;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. The table and Annex in Regulation (EC) No 2763/94 shall be amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 1996.For the CommissionMario MONTIMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 84, 30. 3. 1990, p. 85.(2) OJ No L 52, 27. 2. 1992, p. 7.(3) OJ No L 89, 10. 4. 1996, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 294, 15. 11. 1994, p. 6.(5) OJ No L 308, 21. 12. 1995, p. 6.ANNEX>TABLE> +",fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;ACP countries,21 +14381,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1868/95 of 26 July 1995 fixing for the 1995/96 marketing year the amount of the aid for the cultivation of certain varieties of grape intended for drying. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1032/95 (2), and in particular Article 6 (6) thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86, new aid arrangements in respect of specialized areas for the cultivation of sultanas, currants and muscatels took effect as from the 1990/91 marketing year; whereas these arrangements have gradually replaced the system of production aid provided for in Article 6a;Whereas, pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 6a (1) of the abovementioned Regulation, the Community aid per hectare should be set at the level laid down in this Regulation;Whereas the third subparagraph of Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 provides for the possibility to differentiate the amount of aid on the basis of the varieties of grapes and on other factors which may affect yield; whereas it is appropriate to provide such a differentiation by a coefficient derived from the ratio of average yield by variety to total average yield; whereas in the case of sultanas provision should be made for further differentiation between areas affected by phylloxera or replanted within the last five years, and other areas;Whereas, however, it is appropriate to provide that areas having a yield lower than a threshold differentiated for the varieties concerned shall not be considered as specialized areas for the application of the aid arrangements; whereas, therefore, aid shall not be granted for the cultivation of such areas;Whereas it is necessary to determine the aid to be granted to producers who replant their vineyards in order to combat phylloxera under the conditions laid down in Article 6 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86;Whereas verification of the areas used for growing these grapes has revealed no overrun of the maximum guaranteed area fixed in Article 4 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2911/90 of 9 October 1990 laying down detailed rules of application for aid for the production of certain varieties of grapes for drying (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2475/94 (4);Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. 1. For the 1995/96 marketing year, the per hectare aid for the cultivation of sultanas, currants and muscatels intended for processing pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 shall be ECU 2 785 per hectare of specialized area harvested.For each variety the amount of aid shall be adjusted by the coefficient listed in the Annex.2. For the application of Article 6 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 areas having a yield per hectare less than:- 1 300 kilograms of dried grapes for sultanas,- 2 500 kilograms of dried grapes for other sultanas affected by phylloxera or replanted within the last five years,- 1 500 kilograms of dried grapes for currants,- 400 kilograms of dried grapes for muscatels,shall not be considered as specialized areas. The aid shall not be paid for the cultivation of the abovementioned products on these areas.3. Member States shall take all necessary measures for checking this minimum yield. Pursuant to Article 6 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86, the per hectare aid to be granted to producers who replant their vineyards in order to combat phylloxera and who do not receive the aid provided for under the operational programme to combat that disease shall be ECU 3 917 per hectare.The Member States concerned shall take the administrative provisions needed for the granting of this aid. (2) shall not apply in such cases. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 September 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the CommissionANNEXCoefficients applicable for varieties of dried grapes>TABLE> +",plant disease;diseases of plants;plant pathology;grape;table grape;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;marketing year;agricultural year;aid per hectare;per hectare aid,21 +13262,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2416/94 of 5 October 1994 amending Regulation (EC) No 1098/94 laying down the regional base areas applicable under the support system for producers of certain arable crops. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 232/94 (2), and in particular Articles 12 and 16 thereof,Whereas, following applications from the United Kingdom and Belgium, new base areas should be fixed in accordance with the regionalization plans of the Member States concerned, without thereby altering the relevant total base area; whereas, in this connection, provision should be made for sweet corn to be included in the base area for an crops in certain parts of the United Kingdom;Whereas the producers in the Member States concerned have been informed by the national authorities that the regionalization plans would be amended; whereas the new base areas should therefore apply as from the 1994/95 marketing year;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Joint Management Committee for Cereals, Oils and Fats and Dried Fodder,. In the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1098/94 (3), the figures under the headings 'BELGIUM' and 'UNITED KINGDOM' are hereby replaced by the figures in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from the 1994/95 marketing year.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 October 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 12.(2) OJ No L 30, 3. 2. 1994, p. 7.(3) OJ No L 121, 12. 5. 1994, p. 12.ANNEXBase areas""(1 000 ha)"""" ID=""1"">'BELGIUM""> ID=""1"">Total> ID=""2"">478,6""> ID=""1"">Zone I> ID=""3"">97,0""> ID=""1"">UNITED KINGDOM""> ID=""1"">England> ID=""2"">3 794,6> ID=""3"">33,2 (1)""> ID=""1"">Scotland""> ID=""1"">- (LFA)> ID=""2"">121,1""> ID=""1"">- (Other)> ID=""2"">430,5""> ID=""1"">Northern Ireland> ID=""2"">52,9""> ID=""1"">Wales> ID=""2"">61,4> ID=""3"">1,2 (1)"""">(1) Excluding sweet corn.' +",leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;oleaginous plant;oil seed;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;cereals;aid per hectare;per hectare aid;regional aid;aid for regional development;aid to less-favoured regions,21 +710,"Council Directive 76/764/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States on clinical mercury-in-glass, maximum reading thermometers. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),Whereas the mandatory provisions governing the manufacture and methods of control of clinical thermometers, differ from one Member State to another and hence hinder trade in those instruments ; whereas these provisions accordingly require approximation;Whereas Council Directive 71/316/EEC of 26 July 1971 on the approximation of the laws of the laws of the Member States relating to common provisions for both measuring instruments and methods of metrological control (3) has laid down the procedure for EEC pattern approval and EEC initial verification ; whereas, in accordance with that Directive, technical requirements for manufacture and performance of clinical thermometers should be laid down,. This Directive shall apply to clinical mercury-in-glass, maximum reading thermometers designed to measure the internal temperature of humans or animals. The clinical mercury-in-glass maximum reading thermometers eligible to bear the EEC mark shall be those described in the Annexes. They shall not be subject to EEC pattern approval ; they shall be subject to EEC initial verfication. No Member State may prevent, prohibit or restrict the placing on the market or entry into use of clinical thermometers bearing the EEC initial verification mark. 1. Member States shall put into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions needed in order to comply with this Directive within four years of its notification and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.2. Member States shall ensure that the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive are communicated to the Commission. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 July 1976.For The CouncilThe PresidentM. van der STOEL (1)OJ No 63, 3.4.1967, p. 982/67. (2)OJ No 30, 22.2.1967, p. 480/67. (3)OJ No L 202, 6.9.1971, p. 1.ANNEX I1. TEMPERATURE UNITThe temperature unit shall be the degree Celsius on the international scale employed for measurement of temperature.2. SCALE RANGEThe scale range shall extend at least from 35 75 to 42 ºC and the scale shall be divided into tenths of degrees Celsius.3. TYPESThermometers may be of the solid-stem or enclosed-scale type.Thermometers of the solid-stem type shall have a prismatic stem on which the scale is indicated.In thermometers of the enclosed-scale type the scale shall be indicated on a small, separate panel, both stem and panel being enclosed in a water-tight sheath.Thermometers shall be fitted with a maximum reading device which prevents the mercury column from falling automatically when the mercury in the bulb returns to the surrounding temperature.4. MATERIALSThe bulbs of thermometers shall be constructed of glass conforming to the requirements laid down in Annex II and identified visibly and indelibly: - either by a mark affixed to the bulb by the producer of the glass,- or by a mark affixed to any part of the thermometer, by its manufacturer, together with a certificate issued by the producer of the glass to the effect that it conforms to requirements.The glass used for the maximum reading device and for the capillary space shall have adequate hydrolytic resistance (*).The small panel showing the scale in the case of enclosed-scale thermometers shall be of silica, metal or any other material of an equivalent stability of design.The thermometer stems shall be of capillary glass which gives an enlarged image of the mercury column. This should be legible at a glance throughout the whole of its length.5. MANUFACTURERThe thermometer shall be free of any fault which could prevent its normal functioning or mislead the user.The ends of the thermometer shall be formed in such a way as to avoid any risk of accident during its use.The mercury shall be sufficiently pure and dry. The bulb, the capillary tube and the mercury shall be sufficiently free of gas to ensure that the thermometer functions correctly.When, after it has been heated up to at least 37 ºC, and has returned to the surrounding temperature, the thermometer is submitted to an acceleration of 600 m/s2 at the base of the bulb, the mercury meniscus shall fall to below the lowest scale line.In enclosed-scale thermometers, the panel showing the scale shall be placed in direct contact with the stem and shall be fixed in the sheath in such a way that it does not become detached from the stem. (*) Glass may be regarded as having adequate hydrolytic resistance if, when analysed according to the provisions of ISO recommendation 719-1968 (calculation of the hydrolytic resistance of granulated glass at 98 ºC), the quantity of alkali obtained in solution from 1 g of glass does not exceed 263 75 ¶g of Na2O.The position of the panel shall be indicated by an indelible mark on the sheath, at the level of one of the numbered lines on the scale.The inside of the sheath shall be free of any extraneous substance and of all humidity.When the temperature in the bulb rises, the mercury column shall rise at as steady a rate as possible and not spasmodically. The mercury column, seen from an angle perpendicular to the scale, shall be easily legible throughout the whole of its length.6. SCALE AND GRADUATIONThe scale shall be indicated clearly and uniformly.The distance representing one Celsius degree on the scales shall be not less than 6 mm in enclosed-scale thermometers and not less than 5 mm in solid-stem thermometers.In solid-stem thermometers, the scale lines and the figures shall be placed in such a way as to enable them and the enlarged image of the mercury column to be seen at the same time.The scale lines shall be perpendicular to the axis of the thermometer and their thickness shall not exceed one-fifth of the distance separating the axes of consecutive lines in enclosed-scale thermometers and one-quarter of the distance in solid-stem thermometers.The scale lines representing degrees and half-degrees shall be longer than the others.The appropriate figures shall be shown opposite the scale lines representing degrees. Both figures and scale lines shall be indelible.7. INSCRIPTIONSThe stem of a solid-stem thermometer and the panel of an enclosed scale thermometer shall carry the following indelible inscriptions: (a) ""ºC"";(b) the maker's trademark if this has been registered with the appropriate authorities of one of the Member States, or the name of the company;(c) e.g. in the case of veterinary thermometers, the words ""veterinary thermometer"".Other inscriptions shall only be permitted provided there is no risk of their misleading the user.No inscription shall be permitted in respect of the response interval required to indicate the temperature of the user.8. MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE ERRORSAfter returning to the ambient temperature of 20 ± 3 ºC, the temperature shown shall be that of the testing bath to within + 0 710 and - 0 715 ºC.9. RESPONSE INTERVALThe constant ""k"" of the response interval of clinical thermometers when immersed in a stirred water bath shall be less than or in no case in excess of 2 76 seconds (1).10. POSITION OF EEC INITIAL VERIFICATION MARKA space shall be reserved for the EEC initial verification mark on the back of the thermometer. (1)>PIC FILE= ""T0009636"">Pursuant to 3.1.1 of Annex II to Directive 71/316/EEC and in derogation from the general rule stipulated in section 3 of that same Annex, the initial verification mark shall, in view of the special requirements with regard to the marking on glass instruments, consist of a series of signs indicating the following: - a small ""e"",- the year of verification,- the letter or letters denoting the State where the initial verification took place,- if necessary the distinguishing number of the verifying office.In the case of marking effected by the sanding method, the letters and figures should be interrupted at appropriate points without in any way detracting from their legibility.ANNEX II Requirements to be met by glass used for thermometer bulbsA test thermometer without a maximum reading device shall, when appropriately heated, fulfil the following conditions : after it has remained heated up to 100 ºC for half an hour, depression of zero shall not exceed 0 705 ºC. +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;medical device;biomedical device;biomedical equipment;implant;medical and surgical instruments;medical apparatus;medical appliance;medical equipment;medical instrument;medical scanner;prosthesis;surgical device;surgical instrument;surgical material;therapeutic equipment,21 +13892,"95/571/EC: Council Decision of 18 December 1995 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Venezuela on precursors and chemical substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof, in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 228 (2), and Article 228 (4) thereof,Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission,Whereas, on 25 September 1995, the Council authorized the Commission to negotiate, on behalf of the Community, agreements on the control of precursors and chemical substances with the Member States of the Organization of American States, and as a priority with the Member Countries of the Cartagena Agreement; whereas the Commission, on the basis of this authorization, completed negotiations with the Republic of Venezuela on 13 November 1995;Whereas it is appropriate that the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Venezuela on precursors and chemical substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances should be approved;Whereas it is appropriate that the Council authorize the Commission, in consultation with a special committee appointed by the Council, to approve modifications on behalf of the Community where the Agreement provides for them to be adopted by the Joint Follow-Up Group; whereas, such authorization must be limited to the modification of the Annexes of the Agreement in so far as it concerns substances already covered by Community legislation on precursors and chemical substances,. The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Venezuela on precursors and chemical substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement. The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, deposit the instrument provided for in Article 12 of the Agreement (1). 1.   The Community shall be represented in the Joint Follow-Up Group provided for in Article 9 of the Agreement by the Commission, assisted by the representatives of the Member States.2.   The Commission is authorized to approve, on behalf of the Community, modifications to the Annexes to the Agreement adopted by the Joint Follow-Up Group by the procedure laid down in Article 10 of the Agreement.The Commission shall be assisted in this task by a special committee designated by the Council and charged with establishing a common position.3.   The authorization referred to in paragraph 2 shall be limited to those substances which are already covered by the relevant Community legislation on drugs precursors and chemical substances. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 1995.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. BORRELL FONTELLES(1)  The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council. +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;illicit trade;black market;clandestine trade;contraband;fraudulent trade;narcotic;Venezuela;Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela;psychotropic substance,21 +2092,"96/517/EC: Commission Decision of 29 July 1996 on financial aid from the Community for the work of the Bundesinstitut für gesundheitlichen Verbraucherschutz und Veterinärmedizin (formerly called the Bundesgesundheitsamt), Berlin, Germany, a Community reference laboratory for residue testing (Only the German text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 28 thereof,Whereas pursuant to Article 1 (c) of Council Decision 91/664/EEC of 11 December 1991 designating the Community reference laboratories for testing certain substances for residues (3) the Bundesinstitut für gesundheitlichen Verbraucherschutz und Veterinärmedizin, Berlin, Germany, was designated as the reference laboratory for the residues referred to in Annex I, group A.III (b) to Council Directive 86/469/EEC (4) and residues of beta-agonists and sulphonamides;Whereas Decision 91/664/EEC is repealed from 1 July 1997 by Article 36 of Council Directive 96/23/EC (5) on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products;Whereas Annex V (1) (c) to Directive 96/23/EC applies from 1 July 1997; whereas the Bundesinstitut für gesundheitlichen Verbraucherschutz und Veterinärmedizin, Berlin, Germany, was designated as the reference laboratory for the residues referred to in Annex I, groups A 5 and B 2 (a), (b) and (e);Whereas all the tasks to be performed by the reference laboratory are defined in Article 1 of Council Decision 89/187/EEC of 6 March 1989 determining the powers and conditions of operation of the Community reference laboratories provided for by Directive 86/469/EEC concerning the examination of animals and fresh meat for the presence of residues (6);Whereas Decision 89/187/EEC is repealed from 1 July 1997 by Article 36 of Directive 96/23/EC;Whereas Annex V (2) to Directive 96/23/EC applies from 1 July 1997;Whereas, in accordance with Commission Decisions 93/460/EEC (7), 94/493/EC (8) and 95/304/EC (9), the Community granted financial aid to the Community reference laboratory for residue testing, Berlin, Germany, for a period expiring on 1 August 1996; whereas additional financial aid should be granted for two years from that date in order to enable the reference laboratory to continue to perform its functions and tasks;Whereas the Community financial aid will be reviewed, with a view to an extension, before the end of that period;Whereas, inter alia for the purposes of control, Articles 8 and 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (10), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2048/88 (11), should apply;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Community hereby grants Germany financial aid for the functions and tasks referred to in:- Article 1 of Decision 89/187/EEC to be performed by the Community reference laboratory for residue testing designated in Article 1 (c) of Decision 91/664/EEC, for the period 1 August 1996 to 30 June 1997,- Chapter 2 of Annex V to Directive 96/23/EC to be performed by the Community reference laboratory for residue testing designated in Annex V (1) (c) to that Directive, for the period 1 July 1997 to 31 July 1998. The Bundesinstitut für gesundheitlichen Verbraucherschutz und Veterinärmedizin (formerly called the Bundesgesundheitsamt), Berlin, Germany shall perform the functions and tasks referred to in Article 1. The Community financial aid shall be a maximum of ECU 800 000 for the period 1 August 1996 to 31 July 1998. The Community financial aid shall be granted as follows:- 25 % in advance at the request of Germany at the beginning of each of the first three six-month periods of the period concerned,- the balance after submission of supporting documents by Germany. Those documents must be submitted by 1 October 1998. Each year, two months after the end of the financial year at the latest, France shall send the Commission a detailed technical report on the work carried out by the laboratory in performing the tasks conferred on it. Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 shall apply mutatis mutandis. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 29 July 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 368, 31. 12. 1991, p. 17.(4) OJ No L 275, 26. 9. 1986, p. 36.(5) OJ No L 125, 23. 5. 1996, p. 10.(6) OJ No L 66, 10. 3. 1989, p. 37.(7) OJ No L 215, 25. 8. 1993, p. 13.(8) OJ No L 201, 4. 8. 1994, p. 39.(9) OJ No L 185, 4. 8. 1995, p. 55.(10) OJ No L 94, 28. 4. 1970, p. 13.(11) OJ No L 185, 15. 7. 1988, p. 1. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;waste;refuse;residue;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;meat;veterinary drug;veterinary medicines;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +33353,"2007/105/EC: Commission Decision of 15 February 2007 amending Decisions 2005/731/EC and 2005/734/EC as regards the extension of their period of application (notified under document number C(2007) 420) (Text with EEA relevance ). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2005/731/EC of 17 October 2005 laying down additional requirements for the surveillance of avian influenza in wild birds (2) and Commission Decision 2005/734/EC of 19 October 2005 laying down biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by Influenza virus A subtype H5N1 from birds living in the wild to poultry and other captive birds and providing for an early detection system in areas at particular risk (3) expire on 31 December 2006.(2) However, as outbreaks of the Asian lineage of the avian influenza virus still occur in third countries and the threat to the Community has therefore not diminished, it is appropriate to prolong the validity of those Decisions.(3) Decisions 2005/731/EC and 2005/734/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. In Article 4 of Decision 2005/731/EC, ‘31 December 2006’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2007’. In Article 4 of Decision 2005/734/EC, ‘31 December 2006’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2007’. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 February 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29. Directive as last amended by Directive 2002/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 315, 19.11.2002, p. 14).(2)  OJ L 274, 20.10.2005, p. 93. Decision as amended by Decision 2006/52/EC (OJ L 27, 1.2.2006, p. 17).(3)  OJ L 274, 20.10.2005, p. 105. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/574/EC (OJ L 228, 22.8.2006, p. 24). +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;disease prevention;prevention of disease;prevention of illness;preventive medicine;prophylaxis;screening for disease;screening for illness;wildlife;poultry farming;breeding of poultry;keeping of poultry;bird;bird of prey;migratory bird;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;zootechnics;zootechny,21 +330,"83/538/EEC: Commission Decision of 28 October 1983 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Henson - Computer Compatible Incremental Measuring Machine, model Bannister Laboratory' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 608/82 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 25 April 1983, the United Kingdom has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'Henson - Computer Compatible Incremental Measuring Machine, model Bannister Laboratory' ordered in September 1982 and intended to be used for research on dating archaeological remains by Dendrochronology and provision of tree incremental data for research in Dendroclimatology and Dendrohydrology, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 17 October 1983 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a measuring system; whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus described as 'Henson - Computer Compatible Incremental Measuring Machine, model Bannister Laboratory', which is the subject of an application by the United Kingdom of 25 April 1983, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 October 1983.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 74, 18. 3. 1982, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32. +",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;measuring equipment;measuring instrument;meter;archaeology;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,21 +39025,"2011/26/EU: Commission Decision of 14 January 2011 authorising Member States to adopt certain derogations pursuant to Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the inland transport of dangerous goods (notified under document C(2010) 9724). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 2008 on the inland transport of dangerous goods (1), and in particular Article 6(2) and Article 6(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex I, Section I.3, Annex II, Section II.3 and Annex III, Section III.3 to Directive 2008/68/EC contain lists of national derogations, allowing specific national circumstances to be taken into account. Those lists should be updated to include new national derogations.(2) For reasons of clarity, it is appropriate to replace those Sections in their entirety.(3) Directive 2008/68/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the transport of dangerous goods Committee set up by Directive 2008/68/EC,. The Member States listed in the Annex to this Decision are authorised to implement the derogations set out therein regarding the transport of dangerous goods within their territory.These derogations shall be applied without discrimination. Annex I, Section I.3, Annex II, Section II.3 and Annex III, Section III.3 to Directive 2008/68/EC are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 January 2011.For the CommissionSiim KALLASVice-President(1)  OJ L 260, 30.9.2008, p. 13.ANNEXAnnex I, Section I.3, Annex II, Section II.3 and Annex III, Section III.3 to Directive 2008/68/EC are amended as follows:(1) Annex I, Section I.3 is replaced by the following:1. Not more than 25 kg explosive substances under group D are being transported.2. Not more than 200 pieces of detonators under group B are being transported.3. Detonators and explosive substances must be packed separately in UN-certified packaging in accordance with the rules set out in Directive 2000/61/EC amending Directive 94/55/EC.4. The distance between packaging that contains detonators and packaging that contains explosive substances must be at least 1 metre. This distance has to be observed even after a sudden application of the brakes. Packaging containing explosive substances and packaging containing detonators must be placed in a way that makes it possible quickly to remove them from the vehicle.5. All other rules concerning the transport of dangerous goods by road must be observed.1. Explosives allocated on classification to UN Numbers 0029, 0030, 0042, 0065, 0081, 0082, 0104, 0241, 0255, 0267, 0283, 0289, 0290, 0331, 0332, 0360 or 0361 may be carried in the same vehicle with dangerous goods allocated on classification the UN Number 1942. The quantity of UN 1942 permitted to be carried shall be limited by deeming it to be an explosive of 1.1D.2. Explosives allocated on classification to UN Numbers 0191, 0197, 0312, 0336, 0403, 0431 or 0453 may be carried in the same vehicle with dangerous goods (except flammable gases, infectious substances and toxic substances) in transport category 2 or dangerous goods in transport category 3, or any combination of them, provided the total mass or volume of dangerous goods in transport category 2 does not exceed 500 kg or l and the total net mass of such explosives does not exceed 500 kg.3. Explosives of 1.4G may be carried with flammable liquids and flammable gases in transport category 2 or non-flammable, non-toxic gases in transport category 3, or in any combination of them in the same vehicle, provided the total mass or volume of dangerous goods when added together does not exceed 200 kg or l and the total net mass of explosives does not exceed 20 kg.4. Explosive articles allocated on classification to UN Numbers 0106, 0107 or 0257 may be carried with explosive articles in Compatibility Group D, E or F for which they are components. The total quantity of explosives of UN Numbers 0106, 0107 or 0257 shall not exceed 20 kg.(a) be placarded according to the applicable provisions of ADR paragraph 5.3.2; or(b) in the case of a vehicle carrying not more than ten packages containing non-fissile or fissile excepted radioactive material and where the sum of the transport indexes of these packages does not exceed 3, may alternatively carry a notice complying with the requirements laid down in national legislation.— derogation 2-89: crossing the public highway (chemicals in packages),— derogation 4-97: distance of 2 km (ingots of pig-iron at a temperature of 600 °C),— derogation 2-2000: distance approx. 500 m (Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC), PG II, III Classes 3, 5.1, 6.1, 8 and 9).1. Training packages;2. Training tank;3. Special training Cl 1;4. Special training Cl 7.(a) for the consignee in case of local distribution (except for full load and for transport with certain routings);(b) for the amount and types of packaging, if 1.1.3.6 is not applied and if the vehicle is in conformity with all the provisions of Annex A and B;(c) for empty uncleaned tanks the transport document of the last load is sufficient.1.1. Only tank-containers specifically authorised for this purpose may be used, which in other respects comply with the provisions on construction, equipment, authorisation of the construction model, tests, labelling and operation in Chapter 6.8 of Annex I, Section I.1 to Directive 2008/68/EC.1.2. The tank-container’s closing mechanism must have a pressure-release system which yields to an internal pressure of 300 kPa (3 bar) above normal pressure and in so doing frees an upward-facing opening with a pressure-release area of at least 135 cm2 (diameter 132 mm). The opening must not re-close after being activated. As a safety installation, one or more safety elements with the same activation behaviour and a corresponding pressure-release area can be used. The construction type of the safety installation must have successfully undergone type testing and type approval by the authority responsible.3.1. It must be ensured that during transport the nitroglycerine is evenly distributed in the phlegmatisation medium and no de-mixing can take place.3.2. During loading and unloading it is not permitted to remain in or on a vehicle, except in order to operate the loading and unloading equipment.3.3. At the place of unloading, the tank-containers are to be completely emptied. If they cannot be completely emptied, they are to be closed tight after unloading until they are filled again.1. Paragraphs of the ADR for inspection and tests: 6.8.2.4.2, 6.8.2.4.3, 6.8.2.4.4, 6.8.2.4.5, (ADR 1999: 211.151, 211.152, 211.153, 211.154).2. Minimum shell thickness of 3 mm for tanks with a shell compartment capacity of up to 3 500 l, and at least 4 mm thickness of mild steel for tanks with compartments with a capacity of up to 6 000 l, regardless of the type or thickness of the partitions.3. If the material used is aluminium or another metal, tanks should fulfil the requirements for thickness and other technical specifications derived from technical drawings approved by the local authority of the country where they were previously registered. In the absence of technical drawings, tanks should fulfil the requirements of 6.8.2.1.17 (211.127).4. Tanks should fulfil the requirements of marginal paragraphs 211.128, 6.8.2.1.28 (211.129), paragraph 6.8.2.2 with subparagraphs 6.8.2.2.1 and 6.8.2.2.2 (211.130, 211.131).(a) the dangerous goods declaration is not required;(b) older tanks/containers not constructed according to 6.8 but according to older national legislation and fitted on crew wagons may still be used;(c) older tankers, not fulfilling the requirements in 6.7 or 6.8, intended for the transport of substances of UN 1268, 1999, 3256 and 3257, with or without road surface coating equipment, may still be used for local transport and in close proximity to road work places;(d) certificates of approval for crew wagons and tankers with or without road surface coating equipment are not required.(2) Annex II, Section II.3 is replaced by the following:1. Explosives allocated on classification to UN Numbers 0029, 0030, 0042, 0065, 0081, 0082, 0104, 0241, 0255, 0267, 0283, 0289, 0290, 0331, 0332, 0360 or 0361 may be carried in the same vehicle with the dangerous goods allocated on classification UN Number 1942. The quantity of UN 1942 that may be carried shall be limited by deeming it to be an explosive of 1.1D.2. Explosives allocated on classification to UN Numbers 0191, 0197, 0312, 0336, 0403, 0431 or 0453 may be carried in the same vehicle with dangerous goods (except flammable gases, infectious substances and toxic substances) in transport category 2 or dangerous goods in transport category 3, or any combination of them, provided the total mass or volume of dangerous goods in transport category 2 does not exceed 500 kg or l and the total net mass of such explosives does not exceed 500 kg.3. Explosives of 1.4G may be carried with flammable liquids and flammable gases in transport category 2 or non-flammable, non-toxic gases in transport category 3, or in any combination of them in the same vehicle, provided the total mass or volume of dangerous goods when added together does not exceed 200 kg or l and the total net mass of explosives does not exceed 20 kg.4. Explosive articles allocated on classification to UN Numbers 0106, 0107 or 0257 may be carried with explosive articles in Compatibility Group D, E or F for which they are components. The total quantity of explosives of UN Numbers 0106, 0107 or 0257 shall not exceed 20 kg.(3) Annex III, Section III.3 is replaced by the following:— …’ +",transport of dangerous goods;transport of dangerous substances;transport safety;passenger protection;rail transport;rail connection;rail traffic;railway;transport by railway;inland waterway transport;inland waterway connection;inland waterway traffic;river traffic;river transport;inland transport;road transport;road haulage;transport by road;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +4163,"2006/331/EC: Commission Decision of 5 May 2006 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 2848/98 as regards the extension of the deadlines for delivering raw tobacco in Greece for the 2005 harvest (notified under document number C(2006) 1784). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 16 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2848/98 of 22 December 1998 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 as regards the premium scheme, production quotas and the specific aid to be granted to producer groups in the raw tobacco sector (2), sets the deadlines for producers to deliver raw tobacco to processors. Although Regulation (EC) No 2848/98 was repealed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1973/2004 of 29 October 2004 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 as regards the support schemes provided for in Titles IV and IVa of that Regulation and the use of land set aside for the production of raw materials (3) with effect from 1 January 2006, it continues to apply to the 2005 harvest by virtue of Article 172(3b) of Regulation (EC) No 1973/2004.(2) As a result of especially difficult weather conditions in Greece, in particular much higher rainfall and lower temperatures than the seasonal averages, tobacco preparation and delivery operations have been greatly delayed.(3) The deadlines for the delivery of raw tobacco to first processors in Greece should therefore be extended.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Tobacco,. Notwithstanding Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 2848/98, for the 2005 harvest in Greece the deadlines set in that Article are hereby extended by 30 days. This Decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic.. Done at Brussels, 5 May 2006.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 70. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1679/2005 (OJ L 271, 15.10.2005, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 17. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1809/2004 (OJ L 318, 19.10.2004, p. 18).(3)  OJ L 345, 20.11.2004, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 263/2006 (OJ L 46, 16.2.2006, p. 24). +",Greece;Hellenic Republic;delivery;consignment;delivery costs;means of delivery;shipment;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;tobacco;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;production aid;aid to producers,21 +25030,"2003/278/EC: Council Decision of 14 April 2003 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia concerning the system of ecopoints to be applied to transit traffic of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia through Austria. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 71(1) in conjunction with Article 300(2), first subparagraph, first sentence and Article 300(3), first subparagraph thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),Whereas:(1) The Agreement between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in the field of transport(3), and in particular Article 12(3)(b) thereof, establishes that a system of ecopoints equivalent to that laid down by Article 11 of Protocol 9 to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden to the European Union shall apply.(2) The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the Community an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia establishing the method of calculation and the detailed rules and procedures for the management and control of the ecopoints.(3) This Agreement was signed on behalf of the Community on 29 October 2002, subject to its possible conclusion at a later date in accordance with Council Decision 2003/197/EC(4).(4) This Agreement should be approved,. The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia concerning the system of ecopoints to be applied to transit traffic of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia through Austria is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters is attached to this Decision(5). This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Luxembourg, 14 April 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. Giannitsis(1) OJ C 20E, 28.1.2003, p. 82.(2) Opinion delivered on 22 October 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ L 348, 18.12.1997, p. 170.(4) OJ L 75, 21.3.2003, p. 33.(5) OJ L 75, 21.3.2003, p. 34. +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);transit;passenger transit;transit of goods;Austria;Republic of Austria;Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;FYROM;Macedonia-Skopje;The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;ex-Yugoslav republic;tradeable emission permit;marketable emission permit;negotiable pollution permit;tradeable discharge permit;transferable emission permit,21 +42297,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 59/2013 of 23 January 2013 amending the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin, as regards the substance monensin Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 laying down Community procedures for the establishment of residue limits of pharmacologically active substances in foodstuffs of animal origin, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 and amending Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1), and in particular Article 14 in conjunction with Article 17 thereof,Having regard to the opinion of the European Medicines Agency formulated by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use,Whereas:(1) The maximum residue limit (‘MRL’) for pharmacologically active substances intended for use in the Union in veterinary medicinal products for food-producing animals or in biocidal products used in animal husbandry should be established in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 470/2009.(2) Pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding MRLs in foodstuffs of animal origin are set out in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 of 22 December 2009 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding MRL in foodstuffs of animal origin (2).(3) Monensin is currently included in Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 as an allowed substance, for bovine species, applicable to muscle, fat, liver, kidney and milk.(4) An application for the modification of the existing entry for monensin has been submitted to the European Medicines Agency.(5) Additional data was provided by the applicant and assessed by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use. As a result that Committee recommends the modification of the current MRLs for monensin.(6) The entry for monensin in Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) It is appropriate to provide for a reasonable period of time for the stakeholders concerned to take measures that may be required to comply with the newly set MRL.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Veterinary Medicinal Products,. The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 25 March 2013.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 January 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 152, 16.6.2009, p. 11.(2)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2010, p. 1.ANNEXIn Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010, the entry for the substance monensin is replaced by the following:Pharmacologically active Substance Marker residue Animal Species MRL Target Tissues Other Provisions (according to Article 14(7) of Regulation (EC) No 470/2009) Therapeutic Classification‘Monensin Monensin A Bovine 2 μg/kg Muscle NO ENTRY Anti-infectious agents/Antibiotics’10 μg/kg Fat50 μg/kg Liver10 μg/kg Kidney2 μg/kg Milk +",foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;veterinary drug;veterinary medicines;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +10923,"93/200/EEC: Commission Decision of 10 March 1993 approving the programme for the eradication of Aujeszky' s disease in Luxembourg. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as last amended by Directive 92/65/EEC (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas an eradication programme was commenced in Luxembourg for Aujeszky's disease in February 1993;Whereas by letters dated 29 September 1992 and 6 January 1993, Luxembourg has submitted information on its eradication programme for Aujeszky's disease;Whereas the programme should allow Aujeszky's disease to be eradicated from Luxembourg in the future;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease from Luxembourg is hereby approved for a period of three years. Luxembourg shall bring into force by 15 March 1993 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1. This Decision shall enter into force on 15 March 1993. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 March 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.(2) OJ No L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 54. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;Luxembourg;Grand Duchy of Luxembourg;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +2100,"97/196/EC: Commission Decision of 20 March 1997 amending Decision 97/116/EC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2), and in particular Article 10 (4) thereof,Whereas a number of outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in different areas of Germany;Whereas in view of the trade in live pigs, these outbreaks are liable to endanger the herds of other Member States;Whereas Germany has taken measures within the framework of Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980 introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (3), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden;Whereas, as a result of the disease situation, the Commission adopted Decision 97/116/EC of 11 February 1997 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany (4);Whereas in the light of the evolution of the disease it is possible to amend measures adopted as regards the conditions for movement of pigs;Whereas, since it is possible to identify geographically areas which present a particular risk, the restrictions on trade can apply on a regional basis;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Annexes I and II to Decision 97/116/EC are replaced by Annexes I and II respectively to this Decision. The Member States shall amend the measures they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 March 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.(2) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.(3) OJ No L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 11.(4) OJ No L 42, 13. 2. 1997, p. 28.ANNEX I>TABLE>ANNEX IIAll affected Kreise, i. e. all Kreise where outbreaks have been recorded or where protection or surveillance zones have been established:>TABLE> +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;export restriction;export ban;limit on exports;health certificate,21 +44857,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/255 of 13 February 2015 approving minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Marchfeldspargel (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 53(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission has examined Austria's application for the approval of amendments to the Specification for the Protected Geographical Indication 'Marchfeldspargel' registered under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1263/96 (2), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 564/2002 (3).(2) The purpose of the application is to amend the specification by amending the inspection authority.(3) The Commission has examined the amendments in question and concluded that they are justified. Since the amendments are minor within the meaning of the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission may approve them without following the procedure set out in Articles 50 to 52 of that Regulation,. The specification for the protected geographical indication 'Marchfeldspargel' is hereby amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation. Annex II to this Regulation contains the consolidated Single Document setting out the main points of the specification. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 February 2015.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Phil HOGANMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1263/96 of 1 July 1996 supplementing the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 on the registration of geographical indications and designations of origin under the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 19).(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 564/2002 of 2 April 2002 amending the specification of two names appearing in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 on the registration of geographical indications and designations of origin under the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs, and amending the specification of a name appearing in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2400/96 on the entry of certain names in the Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 (Marchfeldspargel/Baena/Lammefjordsgulerod) (OJ L 86, 3.4.2002, p. 7).ANNEX IThe specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Marchfeldspargel’ is amended as follows:— Under point 5g of the specification, instead of the previous reference to inspection by the Governor of Lower Austria the following private inspection body should be designated:SGS Austria Controll-Co. GmbHDiefenbachgasse 351150 ViennaTel. + 43 15122567-0Fax +43 15122567-9E-mail: sgs.austria@sgs.com— The name of the applicant group has been changed to:ANNEX IICONSOLIDATED SINGLE DOCUMENTCouncil Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1)‘MARCHFELDSPARGEL’EC No: AT-PGI-0217-01213 — 11.03.2014PGI (X) PDO ( )1.   Name‘Marchfeldspargel’2.   Member state or third countryAustria3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff3.1.   Type of productClass 1.6. Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed3.2.   Description of product to which the name in (1) applies:The asparagus stalks (= young shoots of the asparagus species ‘Asparagus officinalis L.’) must be intact, healthy, free of damage from inappropriate washing, clean, fresh in appearance and smell, pest-free and free of damage from rodents or insects, crushing, bruising or abnormal external moisture, and of foreign odours and/or taste. The cut at the base of the stalks must be as clean as possible. In addition, the asparagus stalks must not be hollow, split, or peeled. Small cracks which have appeared after harvesting are permitted to a limited extent. Marchfeld asparagus has a typical, fine asparagus aroma, with few bitter substances. Its taste must not be bitter or woody.The asparagus is divided into four categories according to its colour:— white asparagus,— violet asparagus: tips of a colour between pink and violet/purple and a partly white stalk,— violet-green asparagus: partly violet and green colouring,— green asparagus: tips and most of the stalk must be green.White and violet asparagus must not exceed 22 cm in length, violet-green and green asparagus must not exceed 25 cm in length.Varieties:— German: Ruhm von Braunschweig, Schwetzinger Meisterschuss, Huchels Auslese, Lukullus, Vulkan, Presto, Merkur, Hermes, Eposs, Ravel, Ramos.— Dutch: Venlim, Carlim, Gijnlim, Boonlim, Backlim, Thielim, Horlim, Prelim, Grolim,— French: Larac, Cito, Aneto, Desto, Selection ‘Darbonne no4’, Selection ‘Darbonne no3’, Jacq. Ma. 2001, Jacq. Ma. 2002, Andreas, Dariana, Cipres, Viola,— United States: Mary Washington3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only)—3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only)—3.5.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical area—3.6.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.Marchfeld asparagus is marketed in firmly bound bundles, stacked in boxes, or in small packs. The asparagus is sorted by size according to the diameters in the specification. The contents of each package or bundle must be uniform and must include only asparagus of the same origin, product category and colour category. The asparagus may be packaged only in anti-humidity, light-deflecting materials which can be sealed.A special transport system ensures that daily fresh asparagus is available throughout Austria within 24 hours.3.7.   Specific rules concerning labellingCommon logo; the protected label ‘Marchfeldspargel’ and name, address, colour category, class, grade, weight, and number of packages.4.   Concise definition of the geographical areaMarchfeld: the fertile plain to the east of Vienna, between the rivers Danube and Morava (German: March); it is demarcated by the Danube to the south, the Morava to the east, the Weinviertel hills to the north, and the Vienna city boundary to the west.5.   Link with the geographical area5.1.   Specificity of the geographical areaThe Marchfeld region is influenced by the climate of the western foothills of the Pannonian Steppes and has specific soil types (riverside, chernozem, colluvial and alluvial soils with high humus levels and varying high levels of loam and loess). Together with south-east Styria, it has the most days of sunshine per year of any region in Austria and it is one of the warmest areas in the country. The Marchfeld region has been an influential asparagus-producing region since the nineteenth century (at the time of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, individual farms supplied the Imperial Court in Vienna), so the Marchfeld asparagus farmers are very experienced in asparagus cultivation. The favourable production conditions make it easy to comply with ecological standards.5.2.   Specificity of the productMarchfeld asparagus is characterised by its distinctive asparagus aroma; it contains fewer bitter substances than comparable products and is striking on account of its particular tenderness.5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI)The climatic conditions, combined with the specific soil types, are ideal for asparagus cultivation. The high average temperatures together with sufficient moisture mean that conditions are very well-suited to cultivation. The wild form of asparagus is thus native to the Marchfeld region. The long experience of the Marchfeld asparagus farmers helps to ensure that only varieties best-suited to the production conditions are cultivated. Given that the asparagus varieties used are well-suited to the specific soil conditions in the Marchfeld region, Marchfeld asparagus contains very few bitter substances. Moreover, Marchfeld asparagus shoots are harvested shorter than comparable products, so they are less woody.Marchfeld asparagus also enjoys a good reputation; the ‘Marchfeld asparagus season’ is opened by leading political, business and cultural figures, and as part of this event, the ‘Marchfeld asparagus queen’ is crowned.Reference to publication of the specification(Article 5(7) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)http://www.patentamt.at/Media/Marchfeldspargel.pdf(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12. Replaced by Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. +",location of production;location of agricultural production;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;Austria;Republic of Austria;perennial vegetable;artichoke;asparagus;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;Lower Austria;labelling,21 +15154,"96/725/EC: Commission Decision of 29 November 1996 amending Decisions 93/24/EEC and 93/244/EEC and concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to Sweden (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC (1) of 26 June 1964, on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine, as last amended by Directive 95/25/EC (2), and in particular Article 9 (3) and Article 10 (2) thereof,Whereas Sweden considers that its territory is free from Aujeszky's disease and has submitted supporting documentation to the Commission as provided for in Article 10 of Directive 64/432/EEC;Whereas an eradication programme was undertaken in these regions for Aujeszky's disease;Whereas Commission Decision 93/244/EEC (3) as last amended by Decision 96/590/EC (4) lays down additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to certain parts of the territory of the Community where an eradication programme has been approved and lists those regions in Annex I;Whereas the programme is regarded to have been successful in eradicating this disease from Sweden; whereas it is therefore appropriate to remove these regions from the list of regions in Annex I of Decision 93/244/EEC;Whereas the authorities of Sweden apply for national movement of pigs rules at least equivalent to those provided by the present decision;Whereas these additional guarantees must not be requested from Member States or regions of Member States which are themselves regarded as free from Aujeszky's disease;Whereas Commission Decision 93/24/EEC (5), as last amended by Decision 96/590/EC, lays down additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to Member States or regions free of the disease and lists those regions in Annex I;Whereas these parts of Sweden which are free of the disease should be added to Annex I of Decision 93/24/EEC;Whereas the measures provided for in this decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. In Annex I of Decision 93/244/EEC, the words 'Sweden: all regions` are deleted.2. The following is added to Annex I of Decision 93/24/EEC:'Sweden: all regions`. This Decision shall apply from 1 December 1996. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 November 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.(2) OJ No L 243, 11. 10. 1995, p. 16.(3) OJ No L 111, 5. 5. 1993, p. 21.(4) OJ No L 258, 11. 10. 1996, p. 32.(5) OJ No L 16, 25. 1. 1993, p. 18. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +39488,"Commission Decision of 3 September 2011 setting up a Commission stakeholder expert group on public procurement and replacing Decision 87/305/EEC setting up an advisory committee on the opening-up of public procurement Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Whereas:(1) The Europe 2020 strategy stresses that public procurement policy should ensure the most efficient use of public funds, keep procurement markets open Union wide, especially in the context of severe budgetary constraints and economic difficulties in many Member States.(2) The Europe 2020 strategy underlines that public procurement rules should improve the business environment, especially with respect to innovative small and medium sized enterprises in order to support the shift towards a resource efficient economy. Public procurement policy should also contribute to the achievement of common societal goals, including the fight against climate change and the promotion of innovation, which are important new challenges facing Europe.(3) Within this context, the framework created by Commission Decision 87/305/EEC, of 26 May 1987, setting up an advisory committee on the opening-up of public procurement (1), is no longer suitable for providing the Commission with the expertise and practical input needed in order to shape a public procurement policy which meets the evolving challenges of the Union's public procurement policy.(4) It is therefore necessary to set up a group of experts on public procurement within a new legal framework which will allow, on the one hand, to adapt the functioning of the group to the new Commission framework for expert groups (2), and, on the other hand, to provide the Commission with the necessary expertise, experience and insight in order to meet the new challenges in the field of public procurement.(5) The group should therefore help the Commission to develop high quality procurement debate and policy. The group shall, where appropriate, prepare reports or issue opinions to help the Commission in developing and implementing Union policy and legislation on public procurement.(6) Furthermore, such a forum would also enable the sectors concerned to be informed about the design and application of Union rules on procurement.(7) In view of the above, the group should have a mixed composition of members chosen on the basis of their personal capacity and/or of the interests they represent, and from organisations. Those members should come from different backgrounds including, for instance, legal practitioners, technical experts involved in procurement contracts, academia, industry or trade organisations, associations of contracting authorities or entities.(8) The composition of the group should be balanced both with regard to gender and geographical origin as far as possible.(9) All members should satisfy high standards of active and quality participation during the meetings and in their preparation and follow up if needed.(10) Personal data should be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (3).(11) Therefore, Decision 87/305/EEC should be repealed,. Commission stakeholder expert group on public procurementA stakeholder expert group on public procurement (hereinafter referred to as ‘the group’) is hereby set up.This group replaces the advisory committee on the opening-up of public procurement set up by Decision 87/305/EEC. Tasks of the groupThe tasks of the group shall be to provide the Commission with high quality legal, economic, technical and/or practical insight and expertise with a view to assisting it in shaping the public procurement policy of the Union.Those tasks may involve:(a) providing legal and economic analysis and comments on important developments or structural trends of public procurement, and their implications for the Union policy framework;(b) providing feedback to the Commission services on the challenges and developments in specific sectors which may require public procurement response and to propose adequate solutions;(c) providing input aimed at improving the effectiveness of the Union's public procurement policy;(d) providing input in the framework of preparatory legislative work of the Commission in the field of public procurement;(e) assisting the Commission services in analysing the relevant case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.The opinions of the group shall not be binding on the Commission or its services. ConsultationThe Commission or its services may consult the group on any matter relating to the Union's public procurement policy, law and practice. Membership — Appointment1.   The group shall be composed of a maximum of 20 members.2.   Members shall be individuals appointed in a personal capacity, individuals representing a common interest, and/or organisations as referred to in Rule 8 of the horizontal rules for Commission expert groups.3.   All members and their representatives shall satisfy high standards of active and quality participation during the meetings and in their preparation and follow up if needed.4.   A call for applications shall be published by the services of the Commission with a view to selecting the members of the group.5.   Members shall be appointed by the Director General of DG Internal Market and Services. Those members shall be chosen from individuals and organisations with competence in the areas referred to in Article 2 and Article 3 and which have responded to the call for applications.Organisations shall nominate their representatives. The Director General of DG Internal Market and Services may refuse a representative proposed by an organisation on the basis that the representative does not meet the profile required in the call for applications. In such cases, the organisation concerned shall be asked to appoint another representative.6.   Members are appointed for three years by the Director General of DG MARKT. Their term of office may be renewed for a maximum of three years. The The Director General of DG MARKT shall decide on the renewal of one or several members on the basis of the quality, regularity and relevance of their contributions as defined in Article 3.Members shall remain in office and active until replaced.7.   Provision may be made for the same number of alternates as members to be appointed. Alternates shall be appointed in accordance with the same conditions as members; alternates automatically replace any members who are absent or indisposed.8.   Members who are no longer capable of contributing effectively to the group’s deliberations, who resign or who do not comply with the conditions set out in paragraph 5 of this Article, or Article 339 of the Treaty, may be replaced for the remainder of their term of office.9.   Individuals appointed in a personal capacity shall act independently and in the public interest. Individuals appointed to represent a common interest shared by stakeholders shall not represent an individual stakeholder.10.   The names of individuals appointed in a personal capacity, of individuals representing a common interest, and of organisations, shall be published in the Register of Commission expert groups and other similar entities (‘the Register’). The interests represented by individuals shall also be published in the Register.Individuals who do not wish to have their names disclosed may apply for a derogation from the obligation of publication set out in the first subparagraph. A derogation shall only be granted if disclosure of the expert's name could endanger his or her security or integrity or unduly prejudice his or her privacy.11.   Personal data shall be collected, processed and published in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 (4). Operation1.   The group shall be chaired by a representative of the Commission services.2.   The group shall act at the request of those services.3.   The Commission services shall set the Agenda of the meetings in advance. To this effect, those services may take into account suggestions from the members of the group.4.   The Commission services may decide that the group meets in full or in subgroup(s) which shall be composed of those members whose expertise and/or interests are of specific relevance to the points of the agenda of the specific meeting.5.   The Commission services may invite experts from outside the group with specific competence in a subject on the agenda to participate in the work of the group on an ad hoc basis. In addition, the Commission services may give observer status to individuals, organisations as defined in Rule 8(3) of the horizontal rules on expert groups and candidate countries.6.   All members of the group and their representatives, as well as experts and observers invited for a specific meeting, shall comply with the obligations of professional secrecy laid down by the Treaties and their implementing rules, as well as with the Commission's rules on security regarding the protection of EU classified information, laid down in the Annex to Commission Decision 2001/844/EC, ECSC, Euratom (5). Should they fail to respect these obligations, the the Director General of Internal Market may take all appropriate measures.7.   The meetings of the group or subgroup(s) shall be held on Commission premises. The Commission shall provide secretarial services. Other Commission officials with an interest in the proceedings may attend meetings of the group.8.   The rules of procedure of the group shall be the standard rules of procedure for expert groups, unless the group adopts specific rules.9.   The Commission shall publish the relevant information on the activities carried out by the group either by including it in the Register or via a link from the Register to a dedicated website. Meeting expenses1.   Participants in the activities of the group shall not be remunerated for the services they render.2.   Travel and subsistence expenses incurred by participants in the activities of the group shall be reimbursed by the Commission in accordance with the provisions in force within the Commission.3.   Those expenses shall be reimbursed within the limits of the available appropriations allocated under the annual procedure for the allocation of resources. RepealDecision 87/305/EEC (6) is repealed.. Done at Brussels, 3 September 2011.For the CommissionMichel BARNIERMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 152, 12.6.1987, p. 32. Commission Decision 87/305/EEC of 26 May 1987 setting up an advisory committee on the opening-up of public procurement.(2)  SEC(2010) 1360 final.(3)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.(4)  See footnote 3.(5)  SEC(2007) 639 of 25.6.2007.(6)  See footnote 1. +",public contract;official buying;public procurement;self-employed person;adviser;consultant;expert;free-lance;independent;self-employed worker;European Commission;CEC;Commission of the European Communities;EC Commission;EU Commission;advisory committee (EU);EC advisory committee;appointment of members;designation of members;resignation of members;term of office of members,21 +66,"75/397/EEC: Commission Decision of 17 June 1975 on the aids granted by the Belgian Government pursuant to the Law of 17 July 1959 introducing and coordinating measures to encourage economic expansion and the creation of new industries (Only the French and Dutch texts are authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 93 (2) thereof;Having given written notice to those concerned to submit their comments as provided in Article 93; I. Whereas the Belgian Law of 17 July 1959 introduces measures to encourage economic expansion and the creation of new industries and, for this purpose, provides for a number of aids to be granted to activities which help ""to create, extend, convert or modernize large and small Belgian undertakings"" in the general economic interest ; whereas the Royal Order of 17 August 1959 (1) implementing that Law treats the following, ""inter alia"", as being in the general interest : ""the creation of jobs in connection with employment policies ; the establishment of new industries and the manufacture of new products ; the development of existing enterprises which adjust to the changed situation on the market ; the improvement of the situation of depressed industries ; the more rational utilization of the country's economic resources ; the improvement of working conditions, of the conditions in which enterprises operate (by increasing productivity or profitability) and of the quality of production ; the establishment or development of research facilities in enterprises"";Whereas, under that Law, the Belgian Government may grant a number of types of aid in favour of investments which undertakings carry out for the various purposes, the main benefits being: - interest rebates on loans contracted in order to pay for such investments, the usual rate being 2 %, increased to 4 % where the relevant operations fall within the objectives of the Government's five-year plan and even higher ""where this is warranted by economic circumstances""; whereas, although the Law and its implementing provisions do not go into detail on this point, the loans on which interest rebates are given are generally to cover 50 % of the value of the investments made, while the period for which the rebate may be given is from three to five years;- State guarantees covering loans contracted by undertakings with banks, where interest rebates are given as above;- exemption for five years from the tax on income from immovable property (précompte immobilier);Whereas between 1965 and 1969 the loans contracted by undertakings giving entitlement to an interest rebate under the Law of 17 July 1959 ran to an annual value of between Bfrs 5 000 and 10 000 million each year, approximately one third of all investments made by manufacturing industry in Belgium being thus aided, and, although it is not possible to give exact statistics, it is thought that the aid scheme has been applied with similar intensity in the more recent period;Whereas an aid system of this kind is likely to affect trade between Member States and to distort competition within the meaning of Article 92 (1).II. Whereas the objects of this aid scheme are such that it clearly cannot qualify for exemption under Article 92 (2) and (3) (b);Whereas, since the criteria laid down in the Law of 17 July 1959 and the Royal Order of 17 August 1959 for deciding what operations should qualify for the aid are of an extremely general nature, the relevant Belgian authorities can at their discretion, without (1)Moniteur belge, 29 August 1959.being subject to advance control by the Commission, grant aids to any industrial enterprise, wherever it may be and in whatever industry it may be operating, as the need arises;Whereas the scope of the aid scheme is therefore such as to exclude application of the derogating measures in Article 92 (3) (a) or (c) in favour of aids to promote the development of ""certain economic activities or of certain economic areas"", since the aids in question here are available throughout the Belgian economy and throughout Belgian territory;Whereas in view of the extensive scope of the aids the Commission is unable to assess their effects on trade and competition in the Community, since to do so it would at least need precise knowledge in advance of the areas or activities in which the recipient undertakings are operating;Whereas, furthermore, when a Member State plans to grant aid to assist a specific industry or region, it must comply with the rules and procedures of Article 93 (2) and (3) EEC ; and that under a general aid scheme such as the Law of 17 July 1959, the Belgian Government can at any time take such measures without being subject to these rules and procedures;Whereas, therefore, in view of the terms on which they are granted, these aids cannot be regarded as compatible with the Common Market.III. Whereas, however, the Belgian Government may find it necessary to be able to apply a scheme of aids enabling it to intervene wherever necessary in the country's industrial life without being restricted from the outset by predetermined geographical or industry restrictions;Whereas account can be taken of this need while nevertheless respecting Community requirements on aids if, before the aids in the present scheme are granted, the Commission is able to verify whether, in view of the points at which they are to be applied and of their purpose, the aids satisfy the tests for the derogations in the Treaty from the provisions declaring certain aids incompatible;Whereas, in view of the object of the aid scheme, which is to promote the creation, extension, conversion and modernization of industrial enterprises, one of the main requirements is that the Commission must be informed of the industry or geographical area in which the aids are to be applied;Whereas the Commission should therefore be informed in advance as provided in Article 93 (3) of the EEC Treaty: - of programmes which, under the Law of 17 July 1959, the Belgian Government may from time to time establish in favour of certain industries or geographical areas;or, in their absence,- of any individual aids granted to any individual undertaking, where such aids are likely to have significant effects on competition and trade within the Community;IV. Whereas identical considerations underlay Commission Decision No 72/173/EEC (1) of 26 April 1972, which imposed the same requirements as regards the aids to specific industries provided for in Article 5 of the Belgian Law of 30 December 1970 on economic expansion, whose nature and objects are similar to those of the Law of 17 July 1959;Whereas, although at the time the Commission was perfectly aware that the control procedure imposed by that decision as regards aids to specific industries given under Article 5 of the Law of 30 December 1970 would be of little avail if a similar procedure was not imposed as regards the aids provided by the Law of 17 July 1959, the Commission requested the Belgian authorities to comply with it nevertheless ; whereas an informal agreement was reached on this point;Whereas, nevertheless since the adoption of the Decision of 26 April 1972, above the Belgian Government has not informed the Commission of a single case of aids to specific industries granted under Article 5 of the Law of 30 December 1970, or of similar aids foreseen under the Law of 17 July 1959, with one exception of a case where the Commission, acting on press reports, had requested it to comply with the abovementioned informal agreement (2),. The Kingdom of Belgium shall take the necessary measures to ensure that aids granted under the Law of 17 July 1959 are henceforth granted only on the following conditions: (1)OJ No L 105, 4.5.1972, p. 13. (2)See also Commission Decision No 73/293/EEC of 11 September 1973 on aids which the Belgian Government intended to give to refineries at Antwerp and Kallo : OJ No L 270, 27 September 1973, p. 22. - where such aids are granted in connection with programmes affecting all undertakings in a given industry or in a given geographical area, the programmes shall be notified to the Commission giving it time to state its views in advance ; the notification shall contain all the information which the Commission normally requires in order to assess a scheme of aid for a specific industry or region (nature of the industry or of the region, objectives, particulars and intensity of the aids);- where such aids are given to an individual undertaking or to a restricted number of undertakings, all individual significant cases as defined in Article 2 shall be notified to the Commission giving it time to state its views in advance ; such notification shall provide the same information as required under subparagraph (a). For purposes of Article 1, second paragraph, the following shall constitute significant cases: - cases where the value of the investment is 2 million u.a. or more, regardless of the value of the aid;- cases where the value of the aid, expressed as net subsidy equivalent, is 15 % or more of the value of the investment, regardless of the value of the investment. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium.. Done at Brussels, 17 June 1975.For the CommissionThe PresidentFrançois-Xavier ORTOLI +",industrialisation;creation of industry;deindustrialisation;deindustrialization;industrialisation policy;industrialization;industrialization policy;aid to industry;economic growth;economic expansion;growth rate;zero growth;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium;control of State aid;notification of State aid;investment aid;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,21 +32991,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1524/2006 of 12 October 2006 establishing a prohibition of fishing for bluefin tuna in the Atlantic Ocean, east of longitude 45° W, and Mediterranean by vessels flying the flag of France. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 51/2006 of 22 December 2005 fixing for 2006 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2006.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2006.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2006 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 October 2006.For the CommissionJörgen HOLMQUISTDirector-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 768/2005 (OJ L 128, 21.5.2005, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 16, 20.1.2006, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1262/2006 (OJ L 230, 24.8.2006, p. 4).ANNEXNo 37Member State FranceStock BFT/AE045WSpecies Bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)Zone Atlantic Ocean, east of longitude 45° W, and MediterraneanDate 26 September 2006 +",France;French Republic;Mediterranean Sea;Mediterranean;Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +22241,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2150/2001 of 31 October 2001 amending Regulation (EC) No 1901/2000 with regard to the simplification of the statement of net mass. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3330/91 of 7 November 1991 on the statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States(1), as last amended by European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No 1624/2000(2), and in particular Article 23(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) The quantity of goods is a reliable and stable item of information which is necessary for comparisons of international trade.(2) The quantity units are used for checking the reliability of the data collected and for calculating indices.(3) Pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1901/2000(3) laying down certain provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 3330/91, of the quantity units, net mass, in kilograms, is the main indicator and should in principle be mentioned for every type of goods. This is not the most appropriate unit of measurement for certain products. The parties responsible for providing information should therefore be exempted from indicating net mass in such cases.(4) Regulation (EC) No 1901/2000 already contained a list of products for which the parties responsible for providing information are not required to specify the net mass. That list must be adapted to take account of the changes deriving from the annual update of the Combined Nomenclature and, as far as possible, extended to include other goods. This Regulation should therefore be amended in succession.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are consonant with the opinion of the Committee on statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States,. Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1901/2000 is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 October 2001.For the CommissionPedro Solbes MiraMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 316, 16.11.1991, p. 1.(2) OJ L 187, 26.7.2000, p. 1.(3) OJ L 228, 8.9.2000, p. 28.ANNEX""ANNEX IIList of Combined Nomenclature subheadings referred to in Article 23(a)0105 11 110105 11 190105 11 910105 11 990105 12 000105 19 200105 19 900407 00 112202 10 002202 90 102202 90 912202 90 952202 90 992203 00 012203 00 092203 00 102204 10 112204 10 192204 10 912204 10 992204 21 102204 21 112204 21 122204 21 132204 21 172204 21 182204 21 192204 21 222204 21 242204 21 262204 21 272204 21 282204 21 322204 21 342204 21 362204 21 372204 21 382204 21 422204 21 432204 21 442204 21 462204 21 472204 21 482204 21 622204 21 662204 21 672204 21 682204 21 692204 21 712204 21 742204 21 762204 21 772204 21 782204 21 792204 21 802204 21 812204 21 822204 21 832204 21 842204 21 872204 21 882204 21 892204 21 912204 21 922204 21 932204 21 942204 21 952204 21 962204 21 972204 21 982204 21 992204 29 102204 29 122204 29 132204 29 172204 29 182204 29 422204 29 432204 29 442204 29 462204 29 472204 29 482204 29 582204 29 622204 29 642204 29 652204 29 712204 29 722204 29 752204 29 812204 29 822204 29 832204 29 842204 29 872204 29 882204 29 892204 29 912204 29 922204 29 932204 29 942204 29 952204 29 962204 29 972204 29 982204 29 992205 10 102205 10 902205 90 102205 90 902206 00 102206 00 312206 00 392206 00 512206 00 592206 00 812207 10 002207 20 002209 00 992716 00 003702 51 003702 53 003702 54 103702 54 905701 10 105701 10 915701 10 935701 10 995701 90 105701 90 905702 20 005702 31 005702 32 005702 39 105702 39 905702 41 005702 42 005702 49 105702 49 905702 51 005702 52 005702 59 005702 91 005702 92 005702 99 005703 10 005703 20 115703 20 195703 20 915703 20 995703 30 115703 30 195703 30 515703 30 595703 30 915703 30 995703 90 005704 10 005704 90 005705 00 105705 00 305705 00 906101 10 106101 10 906101 20 106101 20 906101 30 106101 30 906101 90 106101 90 906102 10 106102 10 906102 20 106102 20 906102 30 106102 30 906102 90 106102 90 906103 11 006103 12 006103 19 006103 21 006103 22 006103 23 006103 29 006103 31 006103 32 006103 33 006103 39 006103 41 106103 41 906103 42 106103 42 906103 43 106103 43 906103 49 106103 49 916103 49 996104 11 006104 12 006104 13 006104 19 006104 21 006104 22 006104 23 006104 29 006104 31 006104 32 006104 33 006104 39 006104 41 006104 42 006104 43 006104 44 006104 49 006104 51 006104 52 006104 53 006104 59 006104 61 106104 61 906104 62 106104 62 906104 63 106104 63 906104 69 106104 69 916104 69 996105 10 006105 20 106105 20 906105 90 106105 90 906106 10 006106 20 006106 90 106106 90 306106 90 506106 90 906107 11 006107 12 006107 19 006107 21 006107 22 006107 29 006107 91 106107 91 906107 92 006107 99 006108 11 006108 19 006108 21 006108 22 006108 29 006108 31 106108 31 906108 32 116108 32 196108 32 906108 39 006108 91 106108 91 906108 92 006108 99 106108 99 906109 10 006109 90 106109 90 306109 90 906110 11 106110 11 306110 11 906110 12 106110 12 906110 19 106110 19 906110 20 106110 20 916110 20 996110 30 106110 30 916110 30 996110 90 106110 90 906112 11 006112 12 006112 19 006112 31 106112 31 906112 39 106112 39 906112 41 106112 41 906112 49 106112 49 906115 11 006115 12 006115 19 006210 20 006210 30 006211 11 006211 12 006211 20 006211 32 316211 32 416211 32 426211 33 316211 33 416211 33 426211 42 316211 42 416211 42 426211 43 316211 43 416211 43 426212 10 106212 10 906212 20 006212 30 006401 10 106401 10 906401 91 106401 91 906401 92 106401 92 906401 99 106401 99 906402 12 106402 12 906402 19 006402 20 006402 30 006402 91 006402 99 106402 99 316402 99 396402 99 506402 99 916402 99 936402 99 966402 99 986403 12 006403 19 006403 20 006403 30 006403 40 006403 51 116403 51 156403 51 196403 51 916403 51 956403 51 996403 59 116403 59 316403 59 356403 59 396403 59 506403 59 916403 59 956403 59 996403 91 116403 91 136403 91 166403 91 186403 91 916403 91 936403 91 966403 91 986403 99 116403 99 316403 99 336403 99 366403 99 386403 99 506403 99 916403 99 936403 99 966403 99 986404 11 006404 19 106404 19 906404 20 106404 20 906405 10 106405 10 906405 20 106405 20 916405 20 996405 90 106405 90 907101 10 007101 21 007101 22 007103 91 007103 99 007104 10 007104 20 007104 90 007105 10 007105 90 007106 10 007106 91 107106 91 907106 92 207106 92 807108 11 007108 12 007108 13 107108 13 807108 20 007110 11 007110 19 107110 19 807110 21 007110 29 007110 31 007110 39 007110 41 007110 49 007116 10 007116 20 117116 20 197116 20 908504 10 108504 10 918504 10 998504 21 008504 22 108504 22 908504 23 008504 31 108504 31 318504 31 398504 31 908504 32 108504 32 308504 32 908504 33 108504 33 908504 34 008504 40 108504 40 208504 40 508504 40 938504 50 108518 21 908518 22 908518 29 208518 29 808539 10 108539 10 908539 21 308539 21 928539 21 988539 22 108539 29 308539 29 928539 29 988539 31 108539 31 908539 32 108539 32 508539 32 908539 39 008539 41 008539 49 108539 49 308540 11 118540 11 138540 11 158540 11 198540 11 918540 11 998540 12 008540 20 108540 20 808540 40 008540 50 008540 71 008540 72 008540 79 008540 81 008540 89 008542 21 018542 21 058542 21 118542 21 138542 21 158542 21 178542 21 208542 21 258542 21 318542 21 338542 21 358542 21 378542 21 398542 21 458542 21 508542 21 698542 21 718542 21 738542 21 818542 21 838542 21 858542 21 998542 29 108542 29 208542 29 908903 91 108903 91 918903 91 938903 91 998903 92 108903 92 918903 92 998903 99 108903 99 918903 99 999001 30 009001 40 209001 40 419001 40 499001 40 809001 50 209001 50 419001 50 499001 50 809003 11 009003 19 109003 19 309003 19 909006 53 109006 53 909202 10 109202 10 909202 90 109202 90 309202 90 909203 00 909204 10 009204 20 009205 10 009207 90 10"" +",weight and size;maximum weight;per axle weight;total authorised weight;total laden weight;towing weight;statistics;statistical abstract;statistical analysis;statistical data;statistical information;statistical monitoring;statistical source;statistical survey;statistical table;carriage of goods;goods traffic;haulage of goods;Combined Nomenclature;CN;trading operation,21 +17305,"98/107/CFSP: Council Decision of 26 January 1998 amending Common Position 96/635/CFSP on Burma/Myanmar. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the European Union, and in particular Article J.2 thereof,Having regard to Common Position 96/635/CFSP on Burma/Myanmar (1), as extended by Council Decision 97/688/CFSP (2),Whereas on 15 November 1997 the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) was dissolved and replaced by the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) as the highest governing body in Burma/Myanmar;Whereas Common Position 96/635/CFSP provides at its point 5(b)(i) for a ban on entry visas for senior members of the SLORC and their families; whereas, therefore, the said Common Position should be amended accordingly,. In point 5(b)(i) of Common Position 96/635/CFSP, references to the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) shall be replaced by references to the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC). This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.. Done at Brussels, 26 January 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. COOK(1) OJ L 267, 8.11.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 293, 27.10.1997, p. 1. +",peacekeeping;keeping the peace;preserving peace;safeguarding peace;development aid;aid to developing countries;co-development;common position;Burma/Myanmar;Burma;Myanmar;Republic of the Union of Myanmar;human rights;attack on human rights;human rights violation;protection of human rights;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union,21 +3044,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1218/84 of 30 April 1984 on the classification of goods under subheading 39.07 B V d) of the Common Customs Tariff. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 97/69 of 16 January 1969 on measures to be taken for uniform application of the nomenclature of the Common Customs Tariff (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Greece, and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas, in order to ensure uniform application of the nomenclature of the Common Customs Tariff, it is necessary to lay down provisions concerning the tariff classification of wash basins composed of 30 % of artificial plastic material (styrenated polyester resin) and approximately 70 % of filler (mainly of silicates) and having a coating of transparent artificial plastic material (styrenated polyester resin) about 0,2 mm thick on the working surface;Whereas heading No 39.07 of the Common Customs Tariff annexed to Council Regulation (EEC) No 950/68 (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1018/84 (3), relates to articles made of materials of the kinds described in headings Nos 39.01 and 39.06, and heading No 68.11 relates to articles of cement, of concrete or of artificial stone (including granulated marble agglomerated with cement), whether or not reinforced; whereas both these headings may be taken into consideration for the classification of the articles in question;Whereas these wash basins, which should be classified in accordance with General Rule 3 (b) for the interpretation of the nomenclature of the Common Customs Tariff, are comparable in appearance and constituent material to the products, made up by weight, essentially, of approximately 33 % polymethyl methacrylate and approximately 66 % of aluminium hydroxide, which material was classified by the Customs Cooperation Council (at its 47th meeting held in November 1981) and by the Court of Justice of the European Communities (Case 234/82) in Chapter 39 (4); whereas, furthermore, in this instance the silicates serve only as a filler, whereas the artificial plastics materials, far from serving merely as 'binding material' within the meaning of heading No 68.11 also covers the working surface and is with respect to its use in fact the most important constituent of the wash basins and confers upon the latter their essential characteristics; whereas, therefore, these wash basins fall within heading No 39.07; whereas, by virtue of their composition, they must be classified under subheading 39.07 B V d);Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Common Customs Tariff Nomenclature,. Wash basins composed of 30 % of artificial plastics materials (styrenated polyester resin) and 70 % of filler (mainly of silicate) and having a coating of transparent artificial plastic material (styrenated polyester resin about 0,2 mm thick on the working surface), shall be classified in the Common Customs Tariff as follows:39.07 Articles of materials of the kinds described in headings Nos 39.01 to 39.06:B. Other:V. Of other materialsd) Other This Regulation shall enter into force on the 21st day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 April 1984.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 14, 21. 1. 1969, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 172, 22. 7. 1968, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 107, 19. 4. 1984, p. 1.(4) OJ No C 295, 11. 11. 1982, p. 6. +",plastics;PVC;plastic;polyester;polyethylene;polypropylene;polyurethane;polyurethane foam;polyvinyl chloride;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;plumbing equipment;bath;bathroom equipment;wash basin,21 +16611,"Council Regulation (EC) No 395/97 of 20 December 1996 allocating, for 1997, Community catch quotas in Greenland waters. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Agreement on fisheries between the European Community, on the one hand, and the Government of Denmark and the Home Rule Government of Greenland, on the other hand (2), has been extended for an additional period of six years, until 31 December 2000;Whereas the European Community, on the one hand, and the Government of Denmark and the Home Rule Government of Greenland, on the other hand, have subsequently approved the Third Fisheries Protocol, establishing the conditions for fishing and, in particular, the catch quotas for Community vessels in Greenland waters for the period from 1 January 1995 to 31 December 2000;Whereas these quotas may be used by vessels not flying the flag of a Member State of the Community, to the extent that this is necessary for the proper functioning of the fisheries agreement which the Community has concluded with third countries;Whereas the Community shall inform the authorities responsible for Greenland of its reaction to offers regarding supplementary catch possibilities, as referred to in Article 8 of the Fisheries Agreement, no later than six weeks after receipt of the offer;Whereas, to ensure efficient management of the catch possibilities available, they should be allocated among Member States by means of quotas in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the relevant control measures provided for by Council Regulation (EC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (3);Whereas no agreement has been reached with the authorities responsible for Greenland on whether the relevant fish stocks should by subject to the provisions of Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 of 6 May 1996 introducing additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs and quotas (4);Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation should apply from 1 January 1997,. For 1997, the allocation of the Community catch quotas in Greenland waters shall be as set out in the Annex. Fishing quotas set out in the Annex shall not be subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 2, 3 and 5 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96. Should the authorities responsible for Greenland make an offer regarding supplementary catch possibilities, as referred to in Article 8 of the Agreement on fisheries, the Council shall, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, take a decision on that offer within six weeks of receipt thereof. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. BARRETT(1) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ No L 29, 1. 2. 1985, p. 9.(3) OJ No L 252, 15. 9. 1993, p. 2.(4) OJ No L 115, 9. 5. 1996, p. 3.ANNEXAllocation of Community catch quotas in Greenland waters for 1997>TABLE> +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Greenland;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +34925,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1579/2007 of 20 December 2007 fixing the fishing opportunities and the conditions relating thereto for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Black Sea for 2008. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 of 6 May 1996 introducing additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs and quotas (2), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Under Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 the Council adopts the necessary measures governing access to areas and resources and the sustainable pursuit of fishing activities taking account of available scientific advice and, in particular, the report prepared by the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries.(2) Under Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 the Council establishes the fishing opportunities by fishery or group of fisheries and the allocation of those opportunities to Member States.(3) In order to ensure effective management of the fishing opportunities, the specific conditions under which fishing operations are carried out should be established.(4) Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 lays down definitions relevant to the allocation of fishing opportunities.(5) In accordance with Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96, the stocks that are subject to the various measures must be identified therein.(6) In order to contribute to the conservation of fish stocks, certain supplementary measures relating to the technical conditions of fishing should be implemented in 2008.(7) Fishing opportunities should be used in accordance with the Community legislation on the subject, in particular with Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (3) and Council Regulation (EC) No 850/98 of 30 March 1998 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms (4).(8) Bearing in mind that in a Member State where before the entry into force of this Regulation nets with a mesh size less than 200 mm were traditionally used to catch turbot, and in order to allow adequate adaptation to the technical measures introduced in this Regulation, that Member State shall be permitted to fish for turbot using nets with a minimum mesh size of no less than 180 mm.(9) In view of the urgency of the matter, it is imperative to grant an exception to the six-week period referred to in paragraph I(3) of the Protocol on the role of national Parliaments in the European Union, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaties establishing the European Communities,. CHAPTER ISUBJECT, SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS Subject matterThis Regulation fixes fishing opportunities for 2008 for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks in the Black Sea and the specific conditions under which such fishing opportunities may be used. Scope1.   This Regulation shall apply to Community fishing vessels (Community vessels) operating in the Black Sea.2.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, this Regulation shall not apply to fishing operations conducted solely for the purpose of scientific investigations which are carried out with the permission and under the authority of the Member State concerned and of which the Commission and the Member State in the waters of which the research is carried out have been informed in advance. DefinitionsIn addition to the definitions laid down in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, for the purposes of this Regulation the following definitions shall apply:(a) ‘GFCM’ shall mean General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean;(b) ‘Black Sea’ shall mean the GFCM geographical sub-area as defined in Resolution GFCM/31/2007/2;(c) ‘total allowable catch (TAC)’ shall mean the quantity that can be taken from each stock each year;(d) ‘quota’ shall mean a proportion of the TAC allocated to the Community, a Member State or a third country.CHAPTER IIFISHING OPPORTUNITIES AND THE CONDITIONS RELATING THERETO Catch limits and allocationsThe catch limits, the allocation of such limits among Member States, and the additional conditions applicable pursuant to Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 are set out in Annex I to this Regulation. Special provisions on allocationsThe allocation of catch limits among Member States as set out in Annex I shall be without prejudice to:(a) exchanges made pursuant to Article 20(5) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002;(b) reallocations made pursuant to Articles 21(4), 23(1) and 32(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 and the second subparagraph of Article 23(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002;(c) additional landings allowed under Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96;(d) deductions made pursuant to Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 and the first subparagraph of Article 23(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002. Conditions for catches and by-catches1.   Fish from stocks for which catch limits are fixed shall be retained on board or landed only if the catches have been taken by fishing vessels of a Member State with a quota and that quota has not been exhausted.2.   All landings shall count against the quota or, if the Community share has not been allocated among Member States by quotas, against the Community share. Transitional technical measuresThe transitional technical measures shall be as set out in Annex II.CHAPTER IIIFINAL PROVISIONS Data transmissionWhen Member States send data to the Commission relating to landings of quantities of stocks caught pursuant to Article 15(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93, they shall use the stock codes set out in Annex I to this Regulation. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2008.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 2007.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. NUNES CORREIA(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 865/2007 (OJ L 192, 24.7.2007, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 115, 9.5.1996, p. 3.(3)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 9).(4)  OJ L 125, 27.4.1998, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2166/2005 (OJ L 345, 28.12.2005, p. 5).ANNEX ICatch limits and the conditions relating thereto for year-to-year management of catch limits applicable to Community vessels in areas where catch limits have been fixed by species and by areaThe following tables set out the TACs and quotas (in tonnes live weight, except where otherwise specified) by stock, the allocation to the Member States and associated conditions for year-to-year management of the quotas.Within each area, fish stocks are referred to following the alphabetical order of the Latin names of the species. For the purposes of these tables the codes used for the different species are as follows:Scientific name Alpha-3 code Common namePsetta maxima TUR TurbotSprattus sprattus SPR SpratSpecies : TurbotZone : Black SeaSpecies : TurbotZone : Black SeaBulgaria 50 Precautionary TACRomania 50EC 100TAC Not relevantZone : Black SeaSpecies : SpratZone : Black SeaEC 15 000 (1) Precautionary TACTAC Not relevant +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;fishery resources;fishing resources;fishing controls;inspector of fisheries;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;Black Sea,21 +35377,"Decision No 1352/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 amending Decision No 1855/2006/EC establishing the Culture Programme (2007 to 2013) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 151(5), first indent, thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee,Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions,Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (1),Whereas:(1) Decision No 1855/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 (2) established the Culture programme for the period 2007 to 2013.(2) Article 8(3) of Decision No 1855/2006/EC stipulates that measures necessary for the implementation of the programme other than those listed in paragraph 2 are to be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 9(3) of that Decision, namely in accordance with the advisory procedure established by Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (3).(3) This wording of Decision No 1855/2006/EC results in particular in selection decisions other than those referred to in Article 8(2) of that Decision being subject to the advisory procedure and to the European Parliament's right of scrutiny.(4) Yet these selection decisions mainly concern projects of limited duration whose life cycle is incompatible with lengthy decision-making procedures and do not involve politically sensitive decision making.(5) These procedural requirements add two to three months to the process of awarding grants to applicants. They cause many delays for recipients, place a disproportionate burden on the programme's administration and provide no added value given the nature of the grants awarded.(6) In order to allow selection decisions to be implemented more quickly and efficiently, it is necessary to replace the advisory procedure with an obligation on the Commission to inform the European Parliament and the Member States without delay about any measures taken for the implementation of Decision No 1855/2006/EC without the assistance of a committee,. Decision No 1855/2006/EC is amended as follows:1. Article 8(3) shall be replaced by the following:2. Article 9(3) shall be deleted. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council on the impact of this Decision by 25 June 2010. This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Strasbourg, 16 December 2008.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentH.-G. PÖTTERINGFor the CouncilThe PresidentB. LE MAIRE(1)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 2 September 2008 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Council Decision of 20 November 2008.(2)  OJ L 372, 27.12.2006, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. +",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;cultural policy;aid recipient;recipient country;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;disclosure of information;information disclosure,21 +40043,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 744/2011 of 28 July 2011 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Karlovarské oplatky (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 7(5) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 6(2) and in accordance with Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Czech Republic’s application of 20 October 2004 to register the name ‘Karlovarské oplatky’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) Austria and Germany submitted objections to the registration pursuant to Article 7(1) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006. The objections were deemed admissible under points (a), (b), (c) and (d) of the first subparagraph of Article 7(3) of that Regulation.(3) By letters dated 21 January 2008, the Commission asked the Member States concerned to seek agreement among themselves in accordance with their internal procedures.(4) Given that no agreement was reached between Austria and the Czech Republic nor between Germany and the Czech Republic within the designated timeframe, the Commission should adopt a decision in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 15(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006.(5) Concerning the alleged failure of compliance with Article 2 in respect of the delimitation of the geographical area and production within it, use of and characteristics of the thermal spring water, and the appearance of a graphic motif on the wafers, the national authorities responsible provided confirmation that these elements were correct and in addition no manifest error was identified. The national authorities further provided evidence to show the name ‘Karlovarské oplatky’ was used in the sense of Article 2(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 and was proposed by the identified producer group.(6) The terms ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ and ‘Karlovarské oplatky’ were found to be mutual translations of each other in the German and Czech languages respectively. The statements of objection from Germany showed that trade marks including the term ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ had been registered prior to the application for registration of the term ‘Karlovarské oplatky’ as a protected geographical indication. Some evidence was provided to show that in a further instance, a name may have acquired the status of a trade mark established by use. Evidence was further provided to show that consumers in Germany associated the name ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ with a certain type of wafer. However no evidence was provided in the statements of objection that consumers strongly associated the wafers with all or any of the trade marks as distinct from the descriptive term ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’, nor that consumers would be liable to be misled as to the true identity of a product marketed under the name ‘Karlovarské oplatky’. Therefore, the Commission cannot conclude that the registration of the name ‘Karlovarské oplatky’ would be contrary to Article 3(4) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006.(7) As a salient part of the names ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ and ‘Karlovarské oplatky’ is identical, it is reasonable to conclude that the names are partly identical for the purposes of Article 7(3)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006. Furthermore, as mutual translations of each other, and given the phonetic and visual similarities between the products and their common origins, the application of the protection envisaged by Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, and in particular point (b) of paragraph (1) thereof, could have the result that ‘Karlovarské oplatky’, if registered, would be found by a competent court to be protected against the use of the name ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ on the wafers concerned. The evidence therefore shows that the continued existence of the name ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ would be jeopardised by the registration of ‘Karlovarské oplatky’ within the meaning of point (c) of Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006.(8) The statements of objection were declared admissible on the ground, inter alia, that registration of the proposed name would jeopardise the existence of a partly identical name, namely ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’, in so far that this name is used for a product and not protected under trade mark legislation. The evidence further shows that the name ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ originated from producers in the town formerly known as Karlsbad and that production of the wafer so named has continued for a considerable period of time. Moreover, the evidence shows that the uses of the name ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ referred to an authentic and traditional product having a common origin with ‘Karlovarské oplatky’, but was generally not meant to exploit the reputation of the latter name. For these reasons, and in the interests of fairness and traditional usage, the maximum transitional period foreseen by Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 should be foreseen.(9) Concerning trade marks containing the term ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ that were protected through registration or acquired by use prior to the application for registration of ‘Karlovarské oplatky’, the conditions of Article 14(1) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 not being met, the said trade marks cannot be invalidated nor can their continued use be hindered by virtue of the registration of ‘Karlovarské oplatky’ as a protected geographical indication, provided the general requirements under trade mark legislation are otherwise met.(10) Concerning generic status, the evidence provided in the statements of objection referred to the alleged general use of the term ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ in Germany and Austria, and not to that of ‘Karlovarské oplatky’. While the objections have provided evidence to show that a number of uses as general descriptive terms exist including the German mention ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’, no evidence has been provided that the name ‘Karlovarské oplatky’ is used to designate a category of products that do not originate in the region of Karlovy Vary. The name ‘Karlovarské oplatky’ was protected as a geographical indication in 1967 in the Czech Republic. The objection does not take into consideration the situation in the Czech Republic. Therefore, on the basis of information provided the name ‘Karlovarské oplatky’ cannot be considered to be generic and there is no failure of compliance with Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006.(11) In the light of the above, the name ‘Karlovarské oplatky’ should be entered in the Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications subject to a transitional period of 5 years during which time the term ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ may continue to be used in circumstances that, without such a transitional period, could be contrary to the protection provided for by Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006.(12) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Protected Geographical Indications and Protected Designations of Origin,. The designation contained in the Annex to this Regulation shall be entered in the register. 1.   The term ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ may be used to designate wafers not complying with the specification for ‘Karlovarské oplatky’ for a period of 5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.2.   Trade marks containing the term ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ that were protected through registration or acquired by use prior to 20 October 2004, shall not be invalidated nor shall their continued use be hindered by virtue of the registration of ‘Karlovarské oplatky’ as a protected geographical indication, provided the general requirements under trade mark legislation are otherwise met. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 July 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 85, 19.4.2007, p. 6.ANNEXFoodstuffs referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 510/2006:Class 2.4.   Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s waresCZECH REPUBLICKarlovarské oplatky (PGI) +",confectionery product;biscuit;chocolate;chocolate product;cocoa product;pastry product;sweets;toffee;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;Czech Republic,21 +16531,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 28/97 of 9 January 1997 laying down detailed rules for implementation of the specific measures for the supply of certain vegetable oils for the processing industry in the French overseas departments and assessing supply requirements. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 of 16 December 1991 introducing specific measures in respect of certain agricultural products for the benefit of the French overseas departments (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2598/95 (2), and in particular Article 2 (6) thereof,Whereas Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 requires an assessment of the supply requirements of the French overseas departments in vegetable oils (other than olive oil) for use in the processing industry to be drawn up and the amount of aid for products from the rest of the Community fixed; whereas that aid should be fixed with particular reference to the costs of supply from the world market and the conditions created by the geographical location of the French overseas departments;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 131/92 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1736/96 (4), laid down common detailed rules for implementation of the specific measures for the supply of certain agricultural products to the French overseas departments; whereas further rules adapted to the commercial practices in the sector of vegetable oils (other than olive oil) for use in the processing industry concerning, in particular, the duration of validity of the certificates and the amount of the security to ensure that operators comply with their obligations should be adopted;Whereas this Regulation should enter into force as soon as possible so that licences can be issued as quickly as possible;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee on Oils and Fats,. For the purposes of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91, the quantity of the assessment of supply requirements of vegetable oils (other than olive oil) for the processing industry falling within CN codes 1507 to 1516 (except 1509 and 1510) exempt from customs duty when imported into the French overseas department or entitled to aid when brought in from elsewhere in the Community is fixed at 10 400 tonnes for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1997.The allocation of this quantity is shown in the Annex.The French authorities may adjust this allocation by an amount not exceeding 20 % of the quantity for each department. They shall inform the Commission thereof. For the purposes of Article 2 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91, aid for the supply to the French overseas departments of vegetable oils (other than olive oil) for the processing industry falling within CN codes 1507 to 1516 (except 1509 and 1510) from elsewhere in the Community is fixed under the assessment of supply requirements at ECU 30 per tonne for French Guiana and Martinique and ECU 35 per tonne for RĂŠunion. France shall designate the authority responsible for:(a) issuing the exemption certificate referred to in Article 2a (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 131/92;(b) issuing the aid certificate referred to in Article 3 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 131/92;(c) paying the aid to the operators concerned. 1. Applications for licences shall be made to the responsible authority during the first five working days of each month. An application shall be considered only if:(a) the quantity applied for does not exceed the maximum quantity of vegetable oils (other than olive oil) available under the assessment of supply requirements published by the French authorities;(b) before expiry of the deadline for the submission of applications for licences, proof has been provided that the person concerned has lodged a security of ECU 25 per tonne.Applications may be submitted for the first time at the beginning of January 1997.2. Licences shall be issued no later than the tenth working day of each month.3. Where licences are issued for less than the quantities applied for, the operator concerned may withdraw his application in writing within three working days of issue of the licence. In that case, the security shall be released immediately.4. The maximum quantity available under the assessment of supply requirements shall be published by the authority responsible during the last week of each month.5. For January 1997 the authorities responsible shall determine the first period for submitting applications for licences and shall issue the licences as soon as possible. Exemption certificates and aid certificates shall expire on the last day of the second month following that in which they were issued. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 January 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 356, 24. 12. 1991, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 267, 9. 11. 1995, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 15, 22. 1. 1992, p. 13.(4) OJ No L 225, 6. 9. 1996, p. 3.ANNEXVegetable oils (except olive oil) for use in the processing industry falling within CN codes 1507 to 1516 (except 1509 and 1510)>TABLE> +",French overseas department and region;French Overseas Department;vegetable oil;castor oil;colza oil;nut oil;palm oil;rape-seed oil;sesame oil;supply;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;tariff exemption;exoneration from customs duty;zero duty,21 +31636,"2006/615/EC: Commission Decision of 13 September 2006 granting temporary approval for the systems for the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals in the United Kingdom in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 21/2004 (notified under document number C(2006) 4086). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 21/2004 of 17 December 2003 establishing a system for the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals and amending Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Directives 92/102/EEC and 64/432/EEC (1), and in particular Article 4(2)(d) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 21/2004 lays down rules for the establishment of systems for the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals. It provides that those animals on a holding are to be identified within the time limits laid down in that Regulation.(2) In addition, Regulation (EC) No 21/2004 provides that ovine and caprine animals are to be identified by a first and second means of identification set out in that Regulation. It lays down that the second means of identification may be replaced until 1 January 2008 by a system which complies with that Regulation and is approved by the Commission, except in the case of animals involved in intra-Community trade.(3) Therefore, ovine and caprine animals involved in intra-Community trade must fully comply with Regulation (EC) No 21/2004. Article 4(2)(b) of that Regulation provides that such animals must be identified by a second means of identification approved by the competent authority and conforming to the technical characteristics set out in the Section A.4 of the Annex to the Regulation.(4) Commission Decision 2005/617/EC of 17 August 2005 temporarily recognising the systems for identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, according to Article 4(2)(d) of Regulation (EC) No 21/2004 (2) granted provisional approval for those systems until 30 April 2006. That Decision provided for that approval for the two systems to be reviewed in the light of inspections carried out by 31 January 2006.(5) In cooperation with the United Kingdom, the Commission carried out on-the-spot inspections to evaluate the operation of those systems and to verify the implementation of the commitments given by the United Kingdom concerning those systems. The final report and an acceptable action plan from the United Kingdom are now available and were discussed in the framework of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health.(6) The United Kingdom has undertaken to address the concerns raised in the on-the-spot inspections to evaluate the operation of those systems, and in particular to timely complete the proposed action plan by taking all the necessary measures reinforcing the systems to ensure compliance with Regulation (EC) No 21/2004 before 31 December 2006.(7) The systems for the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals in Great Britain and Northern Ireland should therefore be approved for a new temporary period in order to permit the replacement of the second means of identification for ovine and caprine animals by that system, except in the case of animals involved in intra-Community trade.(8) In order to avoid any disrutption of trade, the temporary approval of systems for the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals in Great Britain and Northern Ireland should be retroactive as from 30 April 2006 to cover the whole period of implementation of the systems.(9) The competent authority should carry out the appropriate on–the-spot checks in order to verify the proper implementation of the systems for the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals.(10) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee of the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The systems for the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals provided for in Article 4(2)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 21/2004, implemented by the United Kingdom in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, are hereby approved for the period from 1 May 2006 to 30 June 2007. Without prejudice to provisions to be laid down in accordance with Article 10(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 21/2004 the United Kingdom shall ensure that appropriate on-the-spot checks are carried out each year by the competent authority to verify compliance by keepers with the requirements of the systems for the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals, as referred to in Article 1. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 13 September 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 5, 9.1.2004, p. 8.(2)  OJ L 214, 19.8.2005, p. 63. +",Northern Ireland;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid;traceability;traceability of animals;traceability of products,21 +5834,"2014/849/EU, Euratom: Commission Implementing Decision of 26 November 2014 amending Decision 90/179/Euratom, EEC authorizing the Federal Republic of Germany to use statistics for years earlier than the last year but one and not to take into account certain categories of transactions or to use certain approximate estimates for the calculation of the VAT own resources base (notified under document C(2014) 8931). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 of 29 May 1989 on the definitive uniform arrangements for the collection of own resources accruing from value added tax (1), and in particular the second indent of Article 6(3) thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee on Own Resources,Whereas:(1) Under Article 284 of Council Directive 2006/112/EC (2), Germany may continue to give graduated tax relief if it had exercised the option under Article 14 of Council Directive 67/228/EEC (3); those transactions must be taken into account for the determination of the VAT own resources base.(2) In its letter of 29 April 2014 (4), Germany requested to remove the authorisation related to graduated tax relief because it no longer gives graduated tax relief to small enterprises.(3) It is therefore appropriate to amend Commission Decision 90/179/Euratom, EEC (5) accordingly,. In the first paragraph of Article 3 of Decision 90/179/Euratom/EEC the words ‘to calculate the tax not collected because of the graduated tax relief granted under Article 24(2) of the Sixth Directive and’ are deleted. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 26 November 2014.For the CommissionKristalina GEORGIEVAVice-President(1)  OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 9.(2)  Council Directive 2006/112/EC of 28 November 2006 on the common system of value added tax (OJ L 347, 11.12.2006, p. 1).(3)  Second Council Directive 67/228/EEC of 11 April 1967 on the harmonisation of legislation of Member States concerning turnover taxes — Structure and procedures for application of the common system of value added tax (OJ 71, 14.4.1967, p. 1303/67).(4)  Ares(2014)1340946.(5)  Commission Decision 90/179/Euratom, EEC of 23 March 1990 authorizing the Federal Republic of Germany to use statistics for years earlier than the last year but one and not to take into account certain categories of transactions or to use certain approximate estimates for the calculation of the VAT own resources base (OJ L 99, 19.4.1990, p. 28). +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;small business;small enterprise;distribution of the tax burden;tax relief;relief from taxes;tax abatement;tax advantage;tax allowance;tax concession;tax credit;tax deduction;tax reduction;VAT;turnover tax;value added tax;VAT resource,21 +37788,"2010/141/: Commission Decision of 2 March 2010 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize MON863xNK603 (MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2010) 1203) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed (1), and in particular Article 7(3) and Article 19(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) On 22 October 2004, Monsanto Europe SA, submitted to the competent authorities of the United Kingdom an application, in accordance with Articles 5 and 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, for the placing on the market of foods, food ingredients, and feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON863xNK603 maize (the application).(2) The application also covers the placing on the market of other products containing or consisting of MON863xNK603 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation. Therefore, in accordance with the provision of Articles 5(5) and 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, it includes the data and information required by Annexes III and IV to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms (2) and information and conclusions about the risk assessment carried out in accordance with the principles set out in Annex II to Directive 2001/18/EC.(3) On 31 March 2006, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) gave a favourable opinion in accordance with Articles 6 and 18 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and concluded that it is unlikely that the placing on the market of the products containing, consisting of, or produced from MON863xNK603 maize as described in the application (the products) will have adverse effects on human or animal health or the environment (3). In its opinion, EFSA concluded that it was acceptable to use the data for the single events in support of the safety of the products and considered all specific questions and concerns raised by the Member States in the context of the consultation of the national competent authorities provided for by Articles 6(4) and 18(4) of that Regulation.(4) In October 2006, upon request of the Commission, EFSA published detailed clarifications on how the comments of the competent authorities of the Member States had been taken into account in its opinion and also published further information on the different elements considered by the Scientific Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms of EFSA.(5) In its opinion, EFSA also concluded that the environmental monitoring plan, consisting of a general surveillance plan, submitted by the applicant is in line with the intended use of the products.(6) On 26 February 2007, in the light of a report published by the World Health Organisation listing kanamycin and neomycin as ‘critically important antibacterial agents for human medicine and for risk management strategies of non-human use’, the European Medicines Agency issued a statement highlighting the therapeutic relevance of both antibiotics in human and veterinary medicine. On 13 April 2007, taking into account this statement, EFSA indicated that the therapeutic effect of the antibiotics at stake will not be compromised by the presence of the nptII gene in GM plants. This is due to the extremely low probability of gene transfer from plants to bacteria and its subsequent expression and to the fact that this antibiotic resistant gene in bacteria is already widespread in the environment. It thus confirmed its previous assessment of the safe use of the antibiotic resistance marker gene nptII in genetically modified organisms and their derived products for food and feed uses.(7) On 14 May 2008, the Commission sent a mandate to EFSA, with a request: (i) to prepare a consolidated scientific opinion taking into account the previous opinion and the statement on the use of ARM genes in GM plants intended or already authorised to be placed on the market and their possible uses for import and processing and for cultivation; (ii) to indicate the possible consequences of this consolidated opinion on the previous EFSA assessments on individual GMOs containing ARM genes. The mandate brought to the attention of EFSA, inter alia, letters by the Commission from Denmark and Greenpeace.(8) On 11 June 2009, EFSA published a statement on the use of ARM genes in GM plants which concludes that the previous assessment of EFSA on MON863xNK603 maize is in line with the risk assessment strategy described in the statement, and that no new evidence has become available that would prompt EFSA to change its previous opinion.(9) On 15 March 2007, following a scientific publication regarding a reanalysis of the MON 863 90-day rat study and questioning the safety of MON 863 maize, the Commission consulted EFSA on what impact this analysis study might have on its earlier opinion on MON 863 maize. On 28 June 2007, EFSA indicated that the publication does not raise new issues which are toxicologically relevant and confirmed its earlier favourable safety assessment on MON 863 maize.(10) Taking into account those considerations, authorisation should be granted for the products.(11) A unique identifier should be assigned to each GMO as provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 65/2004 of 14 January 2004 establishing a system for the development and assignment of unique identifiers for genetically modified organisms (4).(12) On the basis of the EFSA opinion, no specific labelling requirements other than those provided for in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 appear to be necessary for the foods, food ingredients, and feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON863xNK603 maize. However, in order to ensure the use of the products within the limits of authorisation provided by this Decision, the labelling of feed containing or consisting of the GMO and other products than food and feed containing or consisting of the GMO for which authorisation is requested should be complemented by a clear indication that the products in question must not be used for cultivation.(13) Similarly, the EFSA opinion does not justify the imposition of specific conditions or restrictions for the placing on the market and/or specific conditions or restrictions for the use and handling, including post-market monitoring requirements, or of specific conditions for the protection of particular ecosystems/environment and/or geographical areas, as provided for in point (e) of Articles 6(5) and 18(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003. All relevant information on the authorisation of the products should be entered in the Community register of genetically modified food and feed as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.(14) Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC (5), lays down labelling requirements for products consisting of or containing GMOs.(15) This Decision is to be notified through the Biosafety Clearing House to the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity, pursuant to Article 9(1) and Article 15(2)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1946/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2003 on transboundary movements of genetically modified organisms (6).(16) The Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health has not delivered an opinion within the time limit laid down by its Chairman.(17) At its meeting on 18 February 2008, the Council was unable to reach a decision by qualified majority either for or against the proposal. It is accordingly for the Commission to adopt the measures,. Genetically modified organism and unique identifierGenetically modified maize (Zea mays L.) MON863xNK603 produced by crosses between maize containing MON-ØØ863-5 and MON-ØØ6Ø3-6 events, as specified in point (b) of the Annex to this Decision is assigned the unique identifier MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6, as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 65/2004. Authorisation and placing on the marketThe following products are authorised for the purposes of Articles 4(2) and 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, according with the conditions set out in this Decision:(a) foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize;(b) feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize;(c) products, other than food and feed, containing or consisting of MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation. Labelling1.   For the purposes of the labelling requirements laid down in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003, the ‘name of the organism’ shall be ‘maize’.2.   The words ‘not for cultivation’ shall appear on the label of and in documents accompanying products containing or consisting of MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize referred to in Article 2(b) and (c). Monitoring for environmental effects1.   The authorisation holder shall ensure that the monitoring plan for environmental effects, as set out in the point (h) of the Annex, is put in place and implemented.2.   The authorisation holder shall submit to the Commission annual reports on the implementation and the results of the activities set out in the monitoring plan. Community RegisterThe information set out in the Annex to this Decision shall be entered in the Community register of genetically modified food and feed, as provided for in Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003. Authorisation holderThe authorisation holder shall be Monsanto Europe SA, Belgium, representing Monsanto Company, United States of America. ValidityThis Decision shall apply for a period of 10 years from the date of its notification. AddresseeThis Decision is addressed to Monsanto Europe SA, Scheldelaan 460, Haven 627, 2040 Antwerp, Belgium.. Done at Brussels, 2 March 2010.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 106, 17.4.2001, p. 1.(3)  http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question = EFSA-Q-2004-154(4)  OJ L 10, 16.1.2004, p. 5.(5)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 24.(6)  OJ L 287, 5.11.2003, p. 1.ANNEX(a) On behalf of Monsanto Company, 800 N. Lindbergh Boulevard, St Louis, Missouri 63167, United States of America.Name : Monsanto Europe SAAddress : Scheldelaan 460, Haven 627, 2040 Antwerp, Belgium(b) The genetically modified maize MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6, as described in the application, is produced by crosses between maize containing MON-ØØ863-5 and MON-ØØ6Ø3-6 events and expresses the CryBb1 protein which confers protection against certain coleopteran insect pests (Diabrotica spp.) and the CP4 EPSPS protein which confers tolerance to herbicide glyphosate. An nptII gene, conferring kanamycin resistance, was used as a selectable marker in the genetic modification process.1. Foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize;2. Feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize;3. Products other than food and feed containing or consisting of MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation.1. For the purposes of the labelling requirements laid down in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003, the ‘name of the organism’ shall be ‘maize’.2. The words ‘not for cultivation’ shall appear on the label of and in documents accompanying products containing or consisting of MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize referred to in Article 2(b) and (c).— Event specific real-time quantitative PCR based methods for genetically modified maize MON-ØØ863-5 and MON-ØØ6Ø3-6 validated on MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize,— Validated by the Community reference laboratory established under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, published at http://gmo-crl.jrc.it/statusofdoss.htm— Reference material: ERM®-BF416 (for MON-ØØ863-5) and ERM®-BF415 (for MON-ØØ6Ø3-6) accessible via the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission, the Institute of Reference Materials and Measurements (IRMM) at http://www.irmm.jrc.be/html/reference_materials_catalogue/index.htm(e) MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6(f) Biosafety Clearing House, Record ID: see [to be completed when notified](g) Not required.(h) Monitoring plan for environmental effects conforming with Annex VII to Directive 2001/18/EC.(i) Not required.Note: Links to relevant documents may need to be modified over time. Those modifications will be made available to the public via the updating of the Community register of genetically modified food and feed. +",foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;maize;health risk;danger of sickness;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;genetically modified organism;GMO;biotechnological invention;genetically altered organism;transgenic organism;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food;labelling,21 +13273,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2444/94 of 10 October 1994 amending and derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 3518/93 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 of 10 June 1993 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1299/94 (4), lays down detailed rules for implementing the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community, in particular as regards the determination of the category of operators and the conditions under which import licences are granted;Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 does not lay down conditions to be met by Category C operators; whereas experience shows that if the tariff quota is to be administered properly, certain criteria need to be laid down to determine the operators in this category, who should be required in particular to have been engaged beyond a minimum extent in the international trade in fruit and vegetables before applying for registration and, in the case of new allocation applications, to have used up a minimum percentage of the previous annual allocation;Whereas, since specific criteria are to be laid down for determining operators in Category C, the dates laid down in Article 4 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 should be postponed as far as 1994 is concerned;Whereas, as regards the detailed rules concerning import licences for traditional ACP bananas, for reasons connected with management the period for lodging licence applications should be adjusted and the detailed rules on issue by the Member States should be made clearer;Whereas this Regulation should enter into force immediately in view of the time limits laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93;Whereas the Management Committee for Bananas has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chairman,. Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 is hereby amended as follows:1. The following paragraph is added to Article 3:'5. Economic agents, whether natural or legal persons, individual agents or groups established in the Community who have been engaged in the import and/or export of fruit and vegetables for at least one year at the date of submission of their applications for annual allocation in accordance with Article 4 (4) shall be deemed Category C ""operators"" for the purposes of Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 and may hold import licences. Compliance with this condition shall be certified by proof of entry in a commercial register of the Member State or by alternative proof accepted by the Member State, and also by evidence of import and/or export of the goods.Where an application for allocation is submitted as from 1995 in respect of a new year by a Category C operator already registered in respect of a preceding year, he must provide proof that he has actually released for free circulation, on his own account, at least 50 % of the quantity allocated to him in respect of the year during which the allocation application is submitted.Member States shall verify compliance with this paragraph.'2. The first sentence of Article 4 (4) is replaced by the following:'Category C operators established in the Community must submit their applications for the allocation of annual quantities, together with the proof specified in Article 3 (5), to the competent authorities of any one Member State by 1 October each year.'3. Article 14 (2) is replaced by the following:'2. Import licence applications shall be lodged with the competent authorities of any Member State during the first seven days of the last month of the quarter preceding that in respect of which the licences are issued.'4. The second subparagraph of the Article 16 (1) is replaced by the following:'For each ACP country of origin, the competent national authorities shall issue licences for the quantities covered by applications, except where a single percentage is set pursuant to paragraph 2 to reduce the quantities allocated.' By way of derogation from Article 4 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, annual allocation applications from Category C operators for 1995 must be lodged between the date of entry into force of this Regulation and 18 October 1994. The competent authorities shall inform the Commission before 25 October 1994 of the total quantity covered by applications. Before 15 November 1994 they shall inform the operators of the quantities allocated to them.Allocation applications submitted before 1 October 1994 in respect of 1995 shall be rejected. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 October 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 320, 22. 12. 1993, p. 15.(3) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) OJ No L 141, 4. 6. 1994, p. 38. +",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;supply balance sheet;certificate of origin,21 +21079,"2001/925/EC: Commission Decision of 20 December 2001 concerning certain protection measures relating to Classical Swine Fever in Spain and repealing Decision 2001/863/EC (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 4720). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Council Directive 92/118/EEC(2) and, in particular, Article 10, paragraph 3 thereof,Whereas:(1) Outbreaks of Classical Swine Fever have occurred in CataluĂąa in Spain.(2) In view of the trade in live pigs, these outbreaks are liable to endanger the herds of other Members States.(3) Spain has taken measures within the framework of Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001, on Community measures for the control of Classical Swine Fever(3).(4) Pending the meeting of the Standing Veterinary Committee and in collaboration with the Member State concerned the Commission took interim protection measures by means of Decision 2001/863/EC concerning certain protection measures relating to Classical swine fever in Spain(4).(5) In the light of the evolution of the situation and following results of the epidemiological enquiries, it is necessary to prolong the measures already adopted and, for the sake of clarity, to repeal Decision 2001/863/EC.(6) Spain has taken additional measures for the serosurveillance of classical swine fever in its territory.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. Spain shall ensure that no pigs are dispatched unless the pigs:(a) come from an area outside the areas described in the Annex, and(b) have been resident on the holding of origin for at least 30 days prior to loading, or since birth if less than 30 days of age, and(c) come from a holding where no live pigs have been introduced during the 30 day period immediately prior to the dispatch of the pigs in question, and(d) are transported directly to the holding or slaughterhouse of destination in officially sealed vehicles, without passing through an assembly centre. Transit through the area described in the Annex may only occur via major roads or railways, without any stopping of the vehicle.2. Movements of pigs coming from areas outside the areas described in the Annex shall only be allowed following three days advance notification provided by the competent veterinary authority to the central and local veterinary authorities of the place of destination and of any Member State of transit. 1. Spain shall ensure that no consignments of porcine semen are dispatched unless the semen originates from boars kept at a collection centre referred to in Article 3(a) of Council Directive 90/429/EEC(5) and situated outside the areas described in the Annex.2. Spain shall ensure that no consignments of ova and embryos of swine are dispatched unless the ova and embryos originate from swine kept at a holding situated outside the areas described in the Annex. 1. The health certificate provided for in Council Directive 64/432/EEC(6) accompanying pigs dispatched from Spain must be completed by the following: ""Animals in accordance with Commission Decision 2001/925/EC of 20 December 2001 concerning certain protection measures relating to Classical Swine Fever in Spain.""2. The health certificate provided for in Directive 90/429/EEC accompanying boar semen dispatched from Spain must be completed by the following: ""Semen in accordance with Commission Decision 2001/925/EC of 20 December 2001 concerning certain protection measures relating to Classical Swine Fever in Spain.""3. The health certificate provided for in Commission Decision 95/483/EC(7) accompanying embryos and ova of swine dispatched from Spain must be completed by the following: ""Embryos/ova(8) in accordance with Commission Decision 2001/925/EC of 20 December 2001 concerning certain protection measures relating to Classical Swine Fever in Spain."" Spain shall ensure that vehicles which have been used for the transport of pigs are cleaned and disinfected after each operation and the transporter shall furnish proof of such disinfection. Spain shall ensure that within the areas described in the Annex, pigs are not moved from the holding of origin to any other destination unless serological tests for classical swine fever have been carried out with negative results in the holding in question during the thirty-days period prior to the transport, in accordance with the detailed instructions laid down by the Spanish authorities.Spain shall inform the Commission and the Member States in the framework of the Standing Veterinary Committee on the results of the serosurveillance for classical swine fever carried out in the areas described in the Annex. Decision 2001/863/EC is hereby repealed. The Member States shall amend the measures they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This decision shall be reviewed before 20 January 2002.It is applicable until 31 January 2002. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 2001.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.(3) OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5.(4) OJ L 321, 6.12.2001, p. 38.(5) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 62.(6) OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64.(7) OJ L 275, 18.11.1995, p. 30.(8) Delete as appropriate.ANNEX- CataluĂąa +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;transport of animals;health certificate;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +23635,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 667/2002 of 18 April 2002 determining the percentage of quantities which may be allowed in respect of import licence applications lodged in April 2002 under tariff quotas for beef and veal provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1279/98 for the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Romania. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1279/98 of 19 June 1998, laying down rules for the application of the tariff quotas for beef and veal provided for by Council Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 for the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania(1), amended by Regulation (EC) No 2857/2000(2), and in particular Article 4(4) thereof,Whereas:Articles 1 and 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1279/98 fix the quantities of certain beef and veal products originating in Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria, which may be imported on special terms in respect of the period 1 April to 30 June 2002. The quantities of certain beef and veal products originating in Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia covered by import licence applications submitted are such that applications may be accepted in full,. The following percentages of quantities covered by import licence applications submitted in respect of the period 1 April to 30 June 2002 under the quotas referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1279/98 may be allowed:(a) 100 % of quantities covered by applications in respect of products falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202 originating in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia;(b) 100 % of quantities covered by applications in respect of products falling within CN codes 0201, 0202, and 1602 50 originating in Poland. This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 April 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 April 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 176, 20.6.1998, p. 12.(2) OJ L 332, 28.12.2000, p. 55. +",Hungary;Republic of Hungary;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;Poland;Republic of Poland;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;beef;Slovakia;Slovak Republic;Czech Republic,21 +4269,"86/277/EEC: Council Decision of 12 June 1986 on the conclusion of the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution on long-term financing of the cooperative programme for monitoring and evaluation of the long-range transmission of air pollutants in Europe (EMEP). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Whereas, by Decision 81/462/EEC (3), the Community approved the Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution;Whereas the cooperative programme for monitoring and evaluation of the long-range transmission of air pollutants in Europe (EMEP), which is to be implemented under the Convention, is the principal means of obtaining information about the quantities emitted and possibly transmitted across national frontiers;Whereas, on 24 May 1984, the Commission was authorized to take part, on behalf of the Community, in the negotiations on the Protocol to the Convention on long-term financing of the EMEP;Whereas the negotiations culminated in the adoption of the final text of the Protocol and in the fixing of the cost-sharing formula for the EMEP;Whereas, as authorized by the Council on 25 September 1984, the Protocol was signed by the Community on 28 September 1984 at the second meeting of the Executive Body of the Convention,. The Protocol to the 1979 Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution on long-term financing of the cooperative programme for monitoring and evaluation of the long-range transmission of air pollutants in Europe (EMEP) is hereby approved on behalf of the European Economic Community.The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council shall deposit the act of approval provided for in Article of the Protocol,. Done at Luxembourg, 12 June 1986.For the CouncilThe PresidentP. WINSEMIUS(1)  OJ No C 321, 13. 12. 1985, p. 5.(2)  OJ No C 88, 14. 4. 1986, p. 109.(3)  OJ No L 171, 27. 6. 1981, p. 11. +",long-term financing;ELTIF;European long-term investment fund;long-term investment;long-term investment fund;EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;atmospheric pollution;air pollution;air quality;smog;transfrontier pollution;environmental monitoring;EMAS;EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme;environmental inspection;environmental surveillance;environmental watch;monitoring of pollution;environmental cooperation,21 +36673,"2009/800/EC: Commission Decision of 30 October 2009 amending Decision 2004/432/EC on the approval of residue monitoring plans submitted by third countries in accordance with Council Directive 96/23/EC (notified under document C(2009) 8347) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April 1996 on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products and repealing Directives 85/358/EEC and 86/469/EEC and Decisions 89/187/EEC and 91/664/EEC (1), and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 29(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 96/23/EC lays down measures to monitor the substances and groups of residues listed in Annex I thereto. Pursuant to Directive 96/23/EC, the inclusion and retention on the lists of third countries from which Member States are authorised to import animals and primary products of animal origin covered by that Directive, are subject to the submission by the third countries concerned of a plan setting out the guarantees which they offer as regards the monitoring of the groups of residues and substances listed in that Annex. Those plans are to be updated at the request of the Commission, particularly when certain checks render it necessary.(2) Commission Decision 2004/432/EC of 29 April 2004 on the approval of residue monitoring plans submitted by third countries in accordance with Council Directive 96/23/EC (2) approves the residue monitoring plans submitted by certain third countries listed in the Annex to that Decision for the animals and primary animal products indicated in that list.(3) Belize, Cameroon and French Polynesia have submitted residue monitoring plans to the Commission for honey. The evaluation of those plans and the additional information obtained by the Commission provide sufficient guarantees, on the residue monitoring plans submitted by those third countries in respect of honey. That product should therefore be included in the entry for each of those third countries in the list in the Annex to Decision 2004/432/EC.(4) Montenegro is currently listed in the Annex to Decision 2004/432/EC for bovine, ovine/caprine, swine, equine and honey. That listing is provisional, pending further information on residues.(5) Montenegro has submitted an updated residue monitoring plan to the Commission for bovine, ovine/caprine, swine, poultry, aquaculture products, eggs and honey. The evaluation of that plan and the additional information obtained by the Commission provide sufficient guarantees on the residue monitoring plan in respect of bovine, ovine/caprine, swine and honey. Those products should therefore remain listed in the entry for Montenegro in the list in the Annex to Decision 2004/432/EC, and the indication on the provisional nature of that entry should be deleted.(6) In addition, the evaluation of that plan and the additional information obtained by the Commission provide sufficient guarantees on the residue monitoring plan in respect of poultry, aquaculture animals and eggs. Those products should therefore be included in the entry for Montenegro in the list in the Annex to Decision 2004/432/EC.(7) Equine are not covered by the updated residue monitoring plan submitted to the Commission by Montenegro. Equine should therefore be deleted from the entry for that third country in the list in the Annex to Decision 2004/432/EC.(8) Seychelles is currently listed in the Annex to Decision 2004/432/EC for aquaculture products but has not submitted a residue monitoring plan to the Commission for 2009. The entry for Seychelles for aquaculture products should therefore be deleted from the Annex to that Decision.(9) For the sake of clarity and consistency of Community legislation, certain minor amendments should be made to the footnotes in the Annex to Decision 2004/432/EC.(10) In order to avoid any disruption to trade a transitional period should be laid down to cover consignments of some animals and products of animal origin originating in Montenegro and Seychelles which were dispatched from those third countries for the Community before the date of application of this Decision.(11) Decision 2004/432/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(12) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Decision 2004/432/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply from 1 November 2009.The amendments to the list in the Annex to Decision 2004/432/EC by the present Decision shall not apply to consignments of equine and equine products from Montenegro and aquaculture from Seychelles where the importer of such animals and products can demonstrate that they had been dispatched respectively from Montenegro and Seychelles and were en route to the Community before the date of application of the present Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 October 2009.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 10.(2)  OJ L 154, 30.4.2004, p. 44.ANNEX‘ANNEXCode ISO2 Country Bovine Ovine/caprine Swine Equine Poultry Aquaculture Milk Eggs Rabbit Wild game Farmed game HoneyAD Andorra (1) X X XAE United Arab Emirates XAL Albania X X XAN Netherlands Antilles X (2)AR Argentina X X X X X X X X X X XAU Australia X X X X X X X XBA Bosnia and Herzegovina XBD Bangladesh XBR Brazil X X X X XBW Botswana X XBY Belarus X (3) X X XBZ Belize X XCA Canada X X X X X X X X X X X XCH Switzerland X X X X X X X X X X X XCL Chile X X (4) X X X X X XCM Cameroon XCN China X X X X XCO Colombia XCR Costa Rica XCU Cuba X XEC Ecuador XET Ethiopia XFK Falkland Islands X XFO Faeroe Islands XGL Greenland X X XGM Gambia XGT Guatemala X XHK Hong Kong X (2) X (2)HN Honduras XHR Croatia X X X X (3) X X X X X X X XID Indonesia XIL Israel X X X X X XIN India X X X XIS Iceland X X X X X X X (2)IR Iran XJM Jamaica X XJP Japan XKG Kyrgyzstan XKR South Korea XLK Sri Lanka XMA Morocco XME Montenegro X X X X X X XMG Madagascar XMK The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (5) X X X (3) XMU Mauritius X (2) XMX Mexico X X X XMY Malaysia X (6) XMZ Mozambique XNA Namibia X X X XNC New Caledonia X X X X XNI Nicaragua X XNZ New Zealand X X X X X X X XPA Panama XPE Peru X XPF French Polynesia XPH Philippines XPN Pitcairn Islands XPY Paraguay XRS Serbia (7) X X X X (3) X X X X X XRU Russia X X X X (3) X X X X (8) XSA Saudi Arabia XSG Singapore X (2) X (2) X (2) X (2) X (2) X (2)SM San Marino (9) X X XSR Suriname XSV El Salvador XSZ Swaziland XTH Thailand X X XTN Tunisia X X XTR Turkey X X X XTW Taiwan X XTZ Tanzania X XUA Ukraine X X X X X XUG Uganda XUS United States X X X X X X X X X X X XUY Uruguay X X X X X X X X XVE Venezuela XVN Vietnam XYT Mayotte XZA South Africa X XZM Zambia XZW Zimbabwe X X(1)  Initial residue monitoring plan approved by veterinary sub-group EC-Andorra (in accordance with Decision No 2/1999 of EC-Andorra Joint Committee of 22 December 1999 (OJ L 31, 5.2.2000, p. 84)).(2)  Third countries using only raw material either from other approved third countries or from EU Member States for food production.(3)  Export of live equidae for slaughter (food-producing animals only).(4)  Only ovine animals.(5)  The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; provisional code which does not prejudge in any way the definitive nomenclature for this country, which is currently under discussion at the United Nations.(6)  Peninsular (western) Malaysia only.(7)  Not including Kosovo as defined by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999.(8)  Only for reindeer from the Murmansk and Yamalo-Nenets regions.(9)  Monitoring plan approved in accordance with Decision No 1/94 of the EC-San Marino Cooperation Committee of 28 June 1994 (OJ L 238, 13.9.1994, p. 25).’ +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;third country;animal production;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;waste;refuse;residue;Seychelles;Republic of Seychelles;Seychelle Islands;Montenegro,21 +42194,"2013/778/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 13 December 2013 establishing the Research Executive Agency and repealing Decision 2008/46/EC. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 empowers the Commission to delegate powers to the executive agencies to implement all or part of a Union programme or project, on its behalf and under its responsibility.(2) The purpose of entrusting the executive agencies with programme implementation tasks is to enable the Commission to focus on its core activities and functions which cannot be outsourced, without relinquishing control over, and ultimate responsibility for, activities managed by those executive agencies.(3) The delegation of tasks related to programme implementation to an executive agency requires a clear separation between the programming stages involving a large measure of discretion in making choices driven by policy considerations, this being carried out by the Commission, and programme implementation, which should be entrusted to the executive agency.(4) By Decision 2008/46/EC (2), the Commission created the Research Executive Agency (hereinafter referred to as the Agency) and entrusted it with the management of Community actions in the field of research with a view of performance of tasks linked to the implementation of the specific programme ‘People’ implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (3), specific programme ‘Capacities’ implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (4) and specific programme ‘Cooperation’ implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (5) of the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (6) (hereinafter referred to as the Seventh Framework Programme).(5) The Agency has demonstrated that delegating tasks to an executive agency is a fully relevant solution to improve cost-effectiveness, thereby enabling the Commission to manage an increasing budget with a less than proportional increase in the overall number of staff. Separating the policymaking tasks of the Commission from programme implementation tasks in the Agency has enabled both parties to perform better on their core duties. The external evaluation of the Agency carried out in accordance with Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 has shown that it has been efficient and effective in managing the SME-related actions under the Capacities Specific Programme, the Marie Curie Actions under the People Specific Programme, the Space and Security research actions under the Cooperation Specific Programme and in providing administrative and logistical support services to all programme areas of the People, Capacities and Cooperation Specific Programmes. Savings resulting from the delegation of tasks to the Agency have been estimated at some EUR 106 million over the period 2009-2013.(6) In its Communication of 29 June 2011‘A budget for Europe 2020’ (7), the Commission proposed to use the option of more extensive recourse to existing executive agencies for the implementation of Union programmes in the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework (hereinafter referred to as the MFF).(7) The cost-benefit analysis carried out in accordance with Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 has shown that the efficiency of the Agency’s operations is higher in comparison with the Commission’s. The new delegated programmes are thematically in line with the current mandate and mission of the Agency and represent the continuation of the Agency’s existing activities. The Agency has already built-up competence, skills and capacities, which are directly relevant for these programmes. The Agency is well placed to continue managing research programmes under the 2014-2020 MFF. Delegation of programme management to the Agency would ensure the business continuity for the programmes’ beneficiaries, given that the Agency has built up relevant competence and capacity focussing on the research community. Delegation of programme management to the Agency is estimated to deliver efficiency gains of EUR 158 million over the period 2014-2024 when compared to the management by the Commission services.(8) In order to give executive agencies a coherent identity, the Commission has, as far as possible, grouped work by thematic policy area in establishing their new mandates.(9) The Agency should be entrusted with the management of the following parts of the Specific Programme Implementing Horizon 2020 — The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) (8):— Part I ‘Excellent science’ succeeding similar activities which under the 2007-2013 MFF are managed by the Commission and which are characterised by projects that generate a large number of homogenous and standardised operations,— Part II ‘Industrial leadership’ succeeding similar activities which under the 2007-2013 MFF are already partly managed by the Agency and which involve implementation of technical projects that do not entail political decision-making and require a high level of technical and financial expertise throughout the project cycle,— Part III ‘Societal challenges’ succeeding similar activities which under the 2007-2013 MFF are managed by the Commission and which involve implementation of technical projects that do not entail political decision-making and require a high level of technical and financial expertise throughout the project cycle,— Part IIIa ‘Spreading excellence and widening participation’ succeeding similar activities which under the 2007-2013 MFF are managed by the Commission and which involve implementation of technical projects that do not entail political decision-making and require a high level of technical and financial expertise throughout the project cycle,— Part IIIb ‘Science with and for society’ succeeding similar activities which under the 2007-2013 MFF are managed by the Commission and which involve implementation of technical projects that do not entail political decision-making and require a high level of technical and financial expertise throughout the project cycle.(10) The Agency should continue with the implementation of the parts of the Seventh Framework Programme already delegated to it under the 2007-2013 MFF.(11) The Agency should be responsible for the provision of administrative and logistical support services in particular where centralisation of those support services would result in additional cost-efficiency gains and economies of scale.(12) In order to ensure a consistent implementation in time of this Decision and of the programmes concerned, it is necessary to ensure that the Agency shall exercise its tasks linked to the implementation of those programmes subject to and from the date on which those programmes enter into force.(13) The Research Executive Agency should be established. It should replace and succeed the executive agency established by Decision 2008/46/EC. It should operate in accordance with the general statute laid down by Regulation (EC) No 58/2003.(14) Decision 2008/46/EC should therefore be repealed and transitional provisions should be set out.(15) The measures provided for by this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Executive Agencies,. EstablishmentThe Research Executive Agency (hereinafter referred to as the Agency) is hereby established and shall replace and succeed the executive agency set up by Decision 2008/46/EC from 1 January 2014 until 31 December 2024, its statute being governed by Regulation (EC) No 58/2003. LocationThe Agency shall be located in Brussels. Objectives and tasks1.   The Agency is hereby entrusted, within the framework of the Specific Programme Implementing Horizon 2020 — The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) with the implementation of parts of:(a) Part I ‘Excellent science’;(b) Part II ‘Industrial leadership’;(c) Part III ‘Societal challenges’;(d) Part IIIa ‘Spreading excellence and widening participation’;(e) Part IIIb ‘Science with and for society’.This paragraph shall apply subject to and as from the date of the entry into force of the Specific Programme Implementing Horizon 2020 — The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020).2.   The Agency is hereby entrusted, within the framework of the Seventh Framework Programme, with the implementation of the legacy of parts of the following programmes:(a) the activities ‘Research for SMEs’ and ‘Research for SME associations’ of the Capacities Specific Programme;(b) the ‘Space’ and ‘Security’ themes of the Cooperation Specific Programme;(c) the People Specific Programme.3.   The Agency shall be responsible for the following tasks related to the implementation of the parts of the Union programmes referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2:(a) managing some stages of programme implementation and some phases in the lifetime of specific projects on the basis of the relevant work programmes adopted by the Commission, where the Commission has empowered it to do so in the instrument of delegation;(b) adopting the instruments of budget execution for revenue and expenditure and carrying out all the operations necessary for the management of the programme, where the Commission has empowered it to do so in the instrument of delegation;(c) providing support in programme implementation where the Commission has empowered it to do so in the instrument of delegation.4.   The Agency shall be responsible for the provision of administrative and logistical support services as defined in the instrument of delegation. These services shall be delivered for the benefit of the programme-implementing bodies and within the scope of the programmes referred to in the instrument of delegation. Duration of the appointments1.   The members of the Steering Committee shall be appointed for two years.2.   The Director shall be appointed for four years. Supervision and reporting requirementThe Agency shall be subject to supervision by the Commission and shall report regularly on progress in implementing the Union programmes, or parts thereof, and on the administrative and logistical support services, for which it is responsible in accordance with the arrangements stipulated in the instrument of delegation. Implementation of the operating budgetThe Agency shall implement its operating budget in accordance with the provisions of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1653/2004 (9). Repeal and transitional provisions1.   Decision 2008/46/EC is repealed with effect from 1 January 2014. References to the repealed Decision shall be construed as references to this Decision.2.   The Agency shall be considered the legal successor of the executive agency established by Decision 2008/46/EC.3.   Without prejudice to the revision of the grading of seconded officials foreseen by the instrument of delegation, this Decision shall not affect the rights and obligations of staff employed by the Agency, including its Director. Entry into forceThis Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2014.. Done at Brussels, 13 December 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 11, 15.1.2008, p. 9.(3)  OJ L 54, 22.2.2007, p. 91.(4)  OJ L 54, 22.2.2007, p. 101.(5)  OJ L 54, 22.2.2007, p. 30.(6)  OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1.(7)  COM(2011) 500 final.(8)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965.(9)  OJ L 297, 22.9.2004, p. 6. +","executive agency;Chafea;Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency;EACEA ;EACI ;EAHC ;EASME;ERCEA ;Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency;European Research Council Executive Agency;Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation;Executive Agency for Health and Consumers;Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises;INEA;Innovation and Networks Executive Agency;REA ;Research Executive Agency;TEN-T EA ;Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency;research and development;operation of the Institutions",21 +18368,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2647/98 of 9 December 1998 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2330/98 providing for an offer of compensation to certain producers of milk and milk products temporarily restricted in carrying out their trade and establishing the form for applications for compensation. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2330/98 of 22 October 1998 providing for an offer of compensation to certain producers of milk and milk products temporarily restricted in carrying out their trade (1), and in particular Articles 9 and 16 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 2330/98, applications for compensation must be addressed by the producers concerned to the competent authority designated for that purpose in each Member State, using a standard form; whereas such forms must be drawn up to serve as working documents for the competent authorities, each of those authorities having the right, having regard to the differences in administrative requirements, to adapt the content;Whereas, pursuant to Article 16 of that Regulation, the Commission was instructed to adopt detailed rules for its application and, in particular, the provisions regarding payment of the costs of the agents of the producers in question;Whereas it is necessary to take account in the compensation offer of the fees of agents incurred by producers in pursuing their claims against the Community institutions prior to the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 2330/98; whereas the reasons which led the Council to determine that the compensation should be calculated on a flat-rate basis apply also with regard to the costs of agents; whereas, moreover, a single agent has frequently represented a large number of producers; whereas therefore the reimbursement of fees on a flat-rate basis is considered appropriate;Whereas those producers who brought proceedings before the Court of First Instance will have incurred higher agents' fees and should therefore receive a higher flat-rate amount; whereas in certain specific cases the possibility should also be foreseen to reimburse costs in excess of the flat-rate amount;Whereas it is considered appropriate to introduce, by way of receipt in full and final settlement, a single document for the whole of the Community, without prejudice to the Commission's right to adjust the wording thereof in respect of a Member State if necessary;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. The form referred to in Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 2330/98 shall be as set out in Annex I.The competent authority may adapt the form to take account of information already at its disposal, or in order to obtain additional information or evidence necessary for the purpose of implementing the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 2330/98, and in particular Article 5(3) and (4) thereof. The costs incurred by a producer in respect of payment of an agent who has acted in his name and on his behalf in dealing with the Community institutions shall be reimbursed on a flat-rate basis at the rate of 0,5 % of the amount of the compensation referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 2330/98, subject to a minimum of ECU 500 in the case of producers who have brought proceedings against the Community in the Court of First Instance, and a minimum of ECU 250 in other cases.The reimbursement shall be made by the competent authority only on request by the producer in the form referred to in Article 1 and upon presentation of the bill for the agent's fees.However, the sum paid to the producer may not exceed the amount shown on the bill and each producer may claim only the fees of one agent. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 2, in those cases which have been the subject of a ruling by the Court of First Instance on the issue of the liability of the Community Institutions, the amount of costs may be agreed directly between the Community Institutions and the agents of the producers concerned. For the purposes of this Regulation, a body which renders services solely against payment of dues shall not be considered an agent. Subject to verifying that the agent's bill concerns costs relating to services performed prior to the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 2330/98, the competent authority shall indicate and include in the compensation offer made to the producer the amount determined in accordance with Article 2 or, where appropriate, the amount agreed in accordance with Article 3 and notified to the competent authority.Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EC) No 2330/98 shall also apply to the aforementioned sum. The statement of receipt in full and final settlement referred to in Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2330/98 shall be made on the standard form in Annex II.At the request of a Member State, the Commission may decide to alter the standard form in respect of that Member State in order to take account of specific relevant national provisions. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 December 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 291, 30. 10. 1998, p. 4.ANNEX IANNEX II +",indemnification;compensation;compensation for damage;indemnity;milk;milk product;dairy produce;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;production aid;aid to producers;farmer;cultivator;holder of a farm;horticulturist;share-cropper;stock breeder;stock owner;winegrower,21 +27431,"2004/572/EC: Commission Decision of 23 July 2004 amending Decision 2004/122/EC concerning certain protection measures in relation to avian influenza in several Asian countries (notified under document number C(2004) 2376)(Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession, and in particular Article 18(1) and (6) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3), and in particular Article 22(1), (5) and (6) thereof,Whereas:(1) By Decision 2004/122/EC (4) the Commission adopted protection measures in relation to avian influenza in several Asian countries, namely in Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Pakistan, the People’s Republic of China including the territory of Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.(2) Outbreaks of avian influenza are still occurring in some of these countries.(3) In view of the still worrying situation the protection measures already adopted should be prolonged.(4) These measures should be reviewed in the light of further developments of the disease situation and possible on-the-spot inspections by the Commission services.(5) The measure provided for in this Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. In Article 7 of Decision 2004/122/EC the date ‘15 August 2004’ is replaced by ‘15 December 2004’. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 July 2004.For the CommissionDavid BYRNEMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56.(2)  OJ L 24, 31.1.1998, p. 9.(3)  OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 36, 7.2.2004, p. 59. +",animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;Asia;Asian countries;import (EU);Community import;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +18854,"1999/839/EC: Commission Decision of 6 December 1999 on certain protection measures with regard to equidae coming from the United States of America and repealing Decision 1999/707/EC (notified under document number C(1999) 4066) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC(1), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC(2), and in particular Article 18(7) thereof,Whereas:(1) In the United States of America cases of West Nile fever, a non-contagious vector-transmitted viral disease, have been reported in humans and horses in the State of New York. The virus or virus genome was confirmed in birds and/or vector insects in New York City and certain counties of the States New York, Connecticut and New Jersey;(2) The presence of this disease is liable to constitute a danger for humans and Community equidae;(3) By Decision 1999/707/EC(3) the Commission adopted protection measures at Community level with regard to importation of equidae from the United States of America;(4) According to the epidemiological information from the American authorities, supplementary conditions should be applied on a regional basis for the temporary admission of registered horses, the re-entry after temporary export of registered horses, permanent imports and transit of equidae from the United States of America;(5) For procedural reasons and in order to adapt the measures to the current epidemiological situation, it is necessary to repeal Decision 1999/707/EC on certain protection measures with regard to equidae coming from the United States of America;(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. A supplementary certificate in accordance with the specimen in the Annex to this Decision, signed by the central competent veterinary authorities of the United States of America, shall be required for the temporary admission of registered horses, the re-entry after temporary export of registered horses and the imports and transit of equidae, coming from the United States of America. Decision 1999/707/EC is hereby repealed. Member States shall amend the measures they apply with regard to the United States of America to bring them into line with this Decision.They shall inform the Commission thereof. This Decision shall apply until 31 January 2000. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 December 1999.For the CommissionDavid BYRNEMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56.(2) OJ L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 1.(3) OJ L 280, 30.10.1999, p. 125.ANNEX>PIC FILE= ""L_1999325EN.006302.EPS""> +",import;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;health certificate;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule;United States;USA;United States of America,21 +39378,"2011/725/: Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (application EGF/2010/017 DK/Midtjylland Machinery from Denmark). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (1), and in particular point 28 thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2), and in particular Article 12(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide additional support for workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.(2) The scope of the EGF was broadened for applications submitted from 1 May 2009 to include support for workers made redundant as a direct result of the global financial and economic crisis.(3) The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 allows the mobilisation of the EGF within the annual ceiling of EUR 500 million.(4) Denmark submitted an application on 11 May 2010 to mobilise the EGF in respect of redundancies in six enterprises operating in the NACE Revision 2 Division 28 (‘Manufacture of machinery and equipment’) in the NUTS II region of Midtjylland (DK04) and supplemented it by additional information up to 21 March 2011. This application complies with the requirements for determining the financial contributions as laid down in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006. The Commission, therefore, proposes to mobilise an amount of EUR 3 944 606.(5) The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution for the application submitted by Denmark,. For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2011, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 3 944 606 in commitment and payment appropriations. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Strasbourg, 25 October 2011.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. BUZEKFor the CouncilThe PresidentM. DOWGIELEWICZ(1)  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1. +",machine-tool industry;dismissal;firing;economic recession;deterioration of the economy;economic crisis;economic depression;Denmark;Kingdom of Denmark;reintegration into working life;professional reintegration;reintegration into the labour market;return to employment;return to the labour market;recording;pre-recording;employment aid;employment premium;employment subsidy;European Globalisation Adjustment Fund;EGF,21 +36385,"2009/102/EC: Council Decision of 4 November 2008 providing Community medium-term financial assistance for Hungary. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 332/2002 of 18 February 2002 establishing a facility providing medium-term financial assistance for Member States' balance of payments (1), and in particular Article 3(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission made after consulting the Economic and Financial Committee (EFC),Whereas:(1) By Decision 2009/103/EC (2), the Council decided to grant mutual assistance to Hungary.(2) Despite the expected improvement in the current account, Hungary’s external financing needs in 2008 and 2009 are estimated at EUR 20 billion as, in view of the recent developments on the financial market, the capital and financial account could substantially deteriorate, with the acceleration of net portfolio outflows.(3) It is appropriate to provide Community support to Hungary of up to EUR 6,5 billion under the Facility providing medium-term financial assistance for Member States' balance of payments which was established by Regulation (EC) No 332/2002. That assistance should be provided in conjunction with a loan from the International Monetary Fund of SDR 10,5 billion (around EUR 12,5 billion) under a Stand-by arrangement expected to be approved on 6 November 2008. The World Bank has also agreed to provide a loan to Hungary of EUR 1 billion.(4) The assistance should be managed by the Commission which, after consulting the EFC, should agree with the authorities of Hungary the specific economic policy conditions attached to the financial assistance. Those conditions should be laid down in a Memorandum of Understanding. The detailed financial terms should be laid down by the Commission in the Loan Agreement.(5) The assistance should be provided with a view to supporting balance of payments sustainability in Hungary and, in this way, contributing to the successful implementation of the Government’s economic policy programme under current economic and financial conditions,. 1.   The Community shall make available to Hungary a medium-term loan amounting to a maximum of EUR 6,5 billion, with a maximum average maturity of five years.2.   This Community financial assistance shall be made available during a period of two years starting from the first day after the entry into force of this Decision. 1.   The Commission shall manage the assistance in a manner consistent with Hungary’s undertakings and with recommendations by the Council, in particular in the context of the implementation of the National Reform Programme as well as of the convergence programme and the excessive deficit procedure.2.   The Commission shall agree with the authorities of Hungary, after consulting the EFC, the specific economic policy conditions attached to the financial assistance as laid down in Article 3(4). Those conditions shall be laid down in a Memorandum of Understanding consistent with the undertakings and recommendations referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. The detailed financial terms shall be laid down by the Commission in the Loan Agreement.3.   The Commission shall, in collaboration with the EFC, verify at regular intervals that the economic policy conditions attached to the assistance are fulfilled. The Commission shall keep the EFC informed of possible refinancing of the borrowings or restructuring of the financial conditions. 1.   The Community financial assistance shall be made available by the Commission to Hungary in a maximum of five instalments, the size of which shall be laid down in the Memorandum of Understanding.2.   The first instalment shall be released subject to the entry into force of the Loan Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding, as well as based on the submission to the Hungarian Parliament of the legislative amendments to the draft 2009 budget proposal, which aim at achieving a deficit of 2,6 % of GDP and which include the underpinning budgetary measures.3.   If required in order to finance the loan, the prudent use of interest rate swaps with counterparties of highest credit quality shall be permitted.4.   The Commission, after having obtained the opinion of the EFC, shall decide on the release of further instalments. The disbursement of each further instalment shall be made on the basis of a satisfactory implementation of the new economic programme of the Hungarian Government backed by the IMF arrangement and also included in the forthcoming convergence programme of Hungary and, more particularly, the specific economic policy conditions laid down in the Memorandum of Understanding.These policy conditions should include, inter alia:(a) the progress of fiscal consolidation as planned by the Government in the context of its new programme which is in line with the Council recommendation under the excessive deficit procedure of 10 October 2006 as well as the Council opinion on the November 2007 convergence programme update, in particular with respect to the 2009 deficit target;(b) specific measures to control expenditure underlying the planned consolidation process;(c) progress with fiscal governance reform by strengthening the institutional framework and introducing medium-term fiscal rules along the lines of the draft proposal that is currently being discussed in the Hungarian Parliament;(d) financial sector regulation and supervision reforms and stepping-up the authorities' capacity to address efficiently solvency and liquidity concerns; and(e) other structural reform measures supported in the context of the Lisbon Strategy, such as the reinforcement of incentives to work with a view to supporting employment and contributing to the long-term sustainability of public finances.This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Hungary. It shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 4 November 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. LAGARDE(1)  OJ L 53, 23.2.2002, p. 1.(2)  See page 7 of this Official Journal. +",Hungary;Republic of Hungary;EU financial instrument;Community financial instrument;European Union financial instrument;European Union's financial instrument;financial instrument of the European Union;economic recession;deterioration of the economy;economic crisis;economic depression;European social policy;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;economic support;aid;granting of aid;subvention,21 +17130,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2327/97 of 25 November 1997 opening Community tariff quotas for 1998 for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 10, 0104 20 90 and 0204 and derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 as regards the import and export of products in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 of 22 December 1995 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreements to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round Multilateral Trade Negotiations (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1595/97 (2), and in particular Article 8 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 of 25 September 1989 on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1589/96 (4), and in particular Article 12 (5) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3491/93 of 13 December 1993 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Hungary, of the other part (5), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3492/93 of 13 December 1993 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part (6), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3296/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Czech Republic, of the other part (7), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3297/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part (8), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3382/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part (9), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3383/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part (10), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1926/96 of 7 October 1996 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Agreements on free trade and trade-related matters with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round Multilateral Trade Negotiations (11), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas under the Agreement on Agriculture concluded in the framework of the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations (12), the Community has undertaken to open a non-country-specific tariff quota; whereas the Europe Agreements concluded between the Community and the countries of Central Europe allow additional preferential access to the Community market;Whereas, moreover, the Community has established a tariff quota for imports of sheepmeat and goatmeat from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania by virtue of Regulation (EC) No 1926/96;Whereas the tariff quotas have to be opened for 1998 by the Commission and be managed according to the rules laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 (13), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2498/96 (14);Whereas a carcase-weight equivalent needs to be fixed in order to ensure a proper functioning of the tariff quotas; whereas, furthermore, certain tariff quotas provide the option of importing either the live animals or their meat; whereas a conversion factor is therefore required;Whereas Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 provided in particular, as an autonomous transitional measure, for a reduction in duty and increases in certain import quotas from the Associated Countries of Eastern Europe; whereas it also provided for the importation of pure-bred breeding goats falling within CN code 0104 20 10 within the tariff quotas for Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria; whereas it is necessary to derogate for 1998 from some of the implementing provisions laid down by Regulation (EC) No 1439/95;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sheepmeat and Goatmeat,. This Regulation opens Community tariff quotas for the sheepmeat and goatmeat sectors and provides for certain derogations from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 for the period 1 January to 31 December 1998. The customs duties applicable to imports into the Community of sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 90 and 0204 originating in the countries indicated in the Annexes and of live pure-bred breeding goats falling within CN code 0104 20 10 for Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria shall be suspended or reduced during the periods, at the levels and within the limits of the tariff quotas laid down in this Regulation. 1. The quantities of meat, expressed in carcase weight equivalent, falling within CN code 0204 for which the customs duty, applicable to imports originating in specific supplying countries, is suspended for the period between 1 January and 31 December 1998, shall be those laid down in Annex I.2. The quantities of live animals and meat expressed as carcase weight equivalent, falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 90 and 0204 and, in addition, for Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria falling within CN code 0104 20 10, for which the customs duty, applicable to imports originating in specific supplying countries, is reduced to zero for the period between 1 January and 31 December 1998, shall be those laid down in Annex II.3. The quantities of live animals, expressed in live weight, falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80 and 0104 20 90 for which the customs duty, applicable to imports originating in specific supplying countries, is reduced to 10 % ad valorem for the period between 1 January and 31 December 1998, shall be those laid down in Annex III.4. The quantities of live animals, expressed in live weight, falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80 and 0104 20 90 for which the customs duty, applicable to imports, is reduced to 10 % ad valorem for the period between 1 January and 31 December 1998, shall be those laid down in Annex IV, Part A.5. The quantities of meat, expressed in carcase weight equivalent, falling within CN code 0204 for which the customs duty, applicable to imports, is suspended for the period between 1 January and 31 December 1998, shall be those laid down in Annex IV, Part B. 1. The tariff quotas provided for Article 3 (1), (2) and (3) shall be managed in accordance with the rules laid down in Title II A of Regulation (EC) No 1439/95.2. The tariff quotas provided for Article 3 (4) and (5) shall be managed in accordance with the rules laid down in Title II B of Regulation (EC) No 1439/95. 1. The term 'carcase weight equivalent` referred to in Article 3 shall be taken to mean the weight of bone-in meat presented as such, and also boned meat converted by a coefficient into bone-in weight. For this purpose 55 kilograms of boned mutton or goatmeat other than kid corresponds to 100 kilograms of bone-in mutton or goatmeat other than kid and 60 kilograms of boned lamb or kid corresponds to 100 kilograms of bone-in lamb or kid.2. Where the option is available under the Association Agreements between the Community and certain supplier countries, of allowing imports in the form of live animals or as meat, 100 kilograms of live animals shall be considered to be equivalent to 47 kilograms of meat. The derogations from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 are as follows:1. Title II A shall apply mutatis mutandis in respect of the import of products falling within CN code 0104 20 10 for Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria;2. in Article 14 (1) the following phrase is inserted after 0104 20 90, 'and for Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria CN code 0104 20 10`;3. Article 14 (4) is replaced by the following:'4. Import licences issued in respect of the quantities referred to in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1440/95 and in subsequent annual tariff quota regulations shall bear in box 24 at least one of the following entries:- Derecho limitado a 0 [aplicación del Anexo II del Reglamento (CE) No 1440/95 y de posteriores Reglamentos por los que se establecen contingentes arancelarios anuales]- Told nedsat til 0 (jf. bilag II til forordning (EF) No 1440/95 og efterfølgende forordninger om årlige toldkontingenter)- Beschränkung des Zollsatzes auf Null (Anwendung von Anhang II der Verordnung (EG) No 1440/95 und der späteren jährlichen Verordnungen über die Zollkontingente)- Äáóìüò ðåñéïñéæüìåíïò óôï ìçäÝí [åöáñìïãÞ ôïõ ðáñáñôÞìáôïò ÉÉ ôïõ êáíïíéóìïý (ÅÊ) No 1440/95 êáé ôùí ìåôáãåíÝóôåñùí êáíïíéóìþí ó÷åôéêÜ ìå ôçí åôÞóéá äáóìïëïãéêÞ ðïóüóôùóç]- Duty limited to zero (application of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1440/95 and subsequent annual tariff quota regulations)- Droit de douane nul [application de l'annexe II du règlement (CE) No 1440/95 et des règlements ultérieurs sur les contingents tarifaires]- Dazio limitato a zero [applicazione dell'allegato II del regolamento (CE) No 1440/95 e dei successivi regolamenti relativi ai contingenti tariffari annuali]- Invoerrecht beperkt tot 0 (toepassing van bijlage II bij Verordening (EG) No 1440/95 en van de latere verordeningen tot vaststelling van de jaarlijkse tariefcontingenten)- Direito limitado a zero [aplicação do anexo II do Regulamento (CE) No 1440/95 e regulamentos subsequentes relativos aos contingentes pautais anuais]- Tulli rajoitettu 0 prosenttiin [asetuksen (EY) No 1440/95 liitteen II ja sen jälkeen annettujen vuotuisia tariffikiintiöitä koskevien asetusten soveltaminen]- Tull begränsad till noll procent (tillämpning av bilaga II i förordning (EG) No 1440/95 i senare förordningar om årliga tullkvoter).` This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January to 31 December 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 November 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 328, 30. 12. 1995, p. 31.(2) OJ L 216, 8. 8. 1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 289, 7. 10. 1989, p. 1.(4) OJ L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 25.(5) OJ L 319, 21. 12. 1993, p. 1.(6) OJ L 319, 21. 12. 1993, p. 4.(7) OJ L 341, 30. 12. 1994, p. 14.(8) OJ L 341, 30. 12. 1994, p. 17.(9) OJ L 368, 31. 12. 1994, p. 1.(10) OJ L 368, 31. 12. 1994, p. 5.(11) OJ L 254, 8. 10. 1996, p. 1.(12) OJ L 336, 23. 12. 1994, p. 22.(13) OJ L 143, 27. 6. 1995, p. 7.(14) OJ L 338, 28. 12. 1996, p. 53.ANNEX IQUANTITIES FOR 1998 REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3 (1) Order No 09.4033>TABLE>ANNEX IIQUANTITIES FOR 1998 REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3 (2) (tonnes cwe)>TABLE>ANNEX IIIQUANTITIES FOR 1998 REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3 (3) Order No 09.4035>TABLE>ANNEX IVA. QUANTITIES FOR 1998 REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3 (4) Order No 09.4036>TABLE>B. QUANTITIES FOR 1998 REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3 (5) Order No 09.4037>TABLE> +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid,21 +42612,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 560/2013 of 14 June 2013 approving a minor amendment to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Traditional Grimsby Smoked Fish (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the second sentence of Article 53(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 53(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission has examined the United Kingdom’s application for the approval of an amendment to the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Traditional Grimsby Smoked Fish’, registered under Commission Regulation (EC) No 986/2009 (2).(2) The application concerns an amendment to the method of production in order to provide flexibility in the sourcing of the raw materials to now include fillets as well as fresh whole fish.(3) The Commission has examined the amendment in question and decided that it is justified. Since this concerns a minor amendment, in accordance with Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission may adopt it without using the procedure set out in Articles 50 and 52 of that Regulation,. The amendment to the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Traditional Grimsby Smoked Fish’ in Annex I to this Regulation is approved. The consolidated single document setting out the main points of the specification is set out in Annex II to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 June 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 277, 22.10.2009, p. 17.ANNEX IThe following amendment to the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Traditional Grimsby Smoked Fish’ has been approved:Fresh whole fish and fillets are usually sourced from Iceland, Faroe and Norway but can be sourced from other areas.ANNEX IISINGLE DOCUMENTCouncil Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1)‘TRADITIONAL GRIMSBY SMOKED FISH’EC No: UK-PGI-0105-01022-23.07.2012PGI ( X ) PDO ( )1.   Name‘Traditional Grimsby Smoked Fish’2.   Member State or Third CountryUnited Kingdom3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff3.1.   Type of productClass 1.7.3.2.   Description of product to which the name in point 1 applies‘Traditional Grimsby Smoked Fish’ are fillets of cod and haddock, weighing between 200 and 700 grams, which have been cold smoked in accordance with the traditional method within the defined geographical area. They are cream to beige in colour, with a dry texture and a smoked slightly salty flavour. They are sold to a range of outlets, as processed, in purpose built cartons (whose weight must not exceed 5 kilograms) or in individual vacuum packs.3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only)Whole fish and fillets of cod and haddock, weighing between 200 and 700 grams3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only)N/A3.5.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical areaAll brining and smoking of the filleted fish.3.6.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.The smoked fish are packed into interleaved shallow purpose built cartons or in individual vacuum packs in order to maintain freshness.3.7.   Specific rules concerning labellingN/A4.   Concise definition of the geographical areaThe town of Grimsby, as defined by its administrative boundaries, in the district of North East Lincolnshire.5.   Link with the geographical area5.1.   Specificity of the geographical areaThe characteristics of ‘Traditional Grimsby Smoked Fish’ are linked to the geographical area on the basis of tradition, reputation, the smoking process and the skills of those involved in the process. Skills which have been passed down from generation to generation.The port of Grimsby is unique in England in that it is sited on a promontory, which separates the Humber Estuary from the North Sea. This position exposes the port to cool dry winds off the sea and estuary which aid the process of traditional fish smoking by keeping mean summer maximum temperatures below 20 degrees Celsius, which is significantly cooler than inland.Across the UK the town of Grimsby is synonymous with the processing of fish. The port and town regard it as a matter of pride that for over a century the many fish merchants have been able to supply most types of fish to anywhere in the country and more recently even further into Europe. ‘Traditional Grimsby Smoked Fish’ is one of the most important products associated with the port.The tradition and processes involved can be proven and demonstrated back to the late 19th century. Grimsby has been synonymous with fish smoking in the UK since 1850 when the railway first allowed the rapid transportation of smoked fish to London and eventually to every corner of the country. At that time, of course, no refrigeration equipment or ice making capability now used so extensively in the preservation of fresh and perishable produce such as fish existed. In order to keep and extend the shelf-life of their perishable products the choice was salting, drying, smoking or a combination of all of these. Traditional fish smoking in Grimsby has continued to be successful despite the preference for mechanical kilns in other parts of the country.For much of the first half of the 20th century the port of Grimsby was the largest fishing port in the world. Its position amongst names such as Vigo, Esbjerg, Boulogne sur Mer and Bremerhaven with which the town is twinned is unassailable. The town today is still the largest centre of fish production in the UK with 106 companies currently members of the Grimsby Fish Merchants Association. This diverse merchanting base has always been the port’s strength and has resulted in Grimsby Fish Markets pivotal role in wet fish sales not only in the UK but also at a European level.5.2.   Specificity of the product‘Traditional Grimsby Smoked Fish’ are fillets of cod and haddock, weighing between 200 and 700 grams. They are cream to beige in colour, with a dry texture and a smoked slightly salty flavour. The fillets of fish have been cold smoked in accordance with traditional methods and skilled know-how which has been handed down over generations these include:filleting the whole fish by hand,brining the fillets of fish,placing the filleted fish on speats, in the smokehouse chimneys at heights that suit the cold smoking process.Preparing the base of the smokehouse to be laid with a covering of sawdust where ‘fire’ is introduced to start the sawdust smouldering. Monitoring the rate at which the fish is smoked is dependent on the size of the fish, and the ambient temperature and humidity.Regular monitoring of the smoking process by skilled smokers is carried out to ensure the fish is smoked evenly, moving and removing fish when necessary.5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI)Grimsby’s position on the east coast has a second advantage of being a place in the UK which is least prone to humid rain bearing south westerly winds which prevail in most other parts of the UK. It has a maritime climate, which means that although there are only small fluctuations in seasonal weather on a day to day basis the weather can be changeable.The experience and expertise required to smoke fish successfully in the traditional way can only be learnt over many years with the knowledge often being handed down over generations. This in contrast to the modern mechanical kiln, which is a sealed oven that is electrically heated and regulated simply by turning dials. Due to these sustainable sources and being able to take advantage of Grimsby’s strategic position at the centre of a chilled fish distribution network daily supplies of freshly smoked fish can be guaranteed anywhere in the country.Grimsby is fortunate in that it can source its fish from such a wide area that an experienced buyer can normally find some fish which is suitable for smoking whatever time of the year. In order to smoke the fish successfully the fish smoker has to allow for the many variables of fish, season and weather. In Grimsby generations of expertise enables the traditional fish smoker to produce a consistent quality product by touch and eye alone.‘Traditional Grimsby Smoked Fish’ is highly praised by the food industry at large, such as Waitrose whose fish buyer has stated that ‘With modern-day kilns you just don’t get that depth of flavour. With traditional fish, it’s like eating something completely different. The real thing is amazing. Unbeatable. Smoky. Rich. Perfect.’ Equally the traditional fish smoking methods are well appreciated by chefs alike. Rick Stein states ‘I’ve visited Grimsby and was amazed at the skill involved in traditional fish smoking. It’s worlds apart from computer-controlled kiln drying.’Chef Mitch Tonks also believes the traditional smoking method makes all the difference to taste of the fish and enhances its organoleptic qualities; ‘They cure their fish in the traditional way and smoke them in old smokehouses which smell gorgeous, and I’m sure this helps the flavour. They use only large haddocks and the result is a perfect balance of smoke and sweet fish.’Grimsby smoked fish is served in many of the country’s finest eateries, including J Sheekey, Scott’s and even Delia Smith’s Norwich City Football Club’s restaurant. Regular supplies are sent to the Royal household. Legend has it that the Queen ate it for breakfast the morning after her 1947 marriage to Prince Philip.Reference to publication of the specification(Article 5(7) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)http://archive.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/food/industry/regional/foodname/products/documents/grimsby-fish-spec-120619.pdf(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12. Replaced by Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs. +",location of production;location of agricultural production;sea fish;smoked product;smoked food;smoked foodstuff;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;mode of production,21 +41644,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1032/2012 of 26 October 2012 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Ciliegia di Vignola (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Italy’s application to register the name ‘Ciliegia di Vignola’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 October 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 52, 22.2.2012, p. 17.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedITALYCiliegia di Vignola (PGI) +",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;Italy;Italian Republic;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,21 +5593,"2013/98/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 19 February 2013 as regards a Union financial aid towards a coordinated control plan with a view to establish the prevalence of fraudulent practices in the marketing of certain foods (notified under document C(2013) 1035). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules (1), and in particular Article 66 thereof,Whereas:(1) Following controls being carried out since December 2012 in a number of Member States, the Commission was informed of fraudulent practices in certain foods. It was therefore necessary for the Commission to recommend to the Member States, by means of Commission Recommendation 2013/99/EU (2), a coordinated control plan with a view to establish the prevalence of these fraudulent practices in the marketing of such foods. The coordinated control plan should be carried out for a period of one month starting from the date of the adoption of the Commission Recommendation, or at the latest by 1 March 2013.(2) In order to facilitate smooth and fast application of this plan, the Union should financially support the Member States which carry out this plan at the most appropriate level. Taking into account the exceptional character of the situation, the urgent need to reassure consumers, to prevent disruption of trade in the concerned market and ensure that Union exports are not affected, it is duly justified to fix the rate of eligible costs borne by the Union at 75 %.(3) Based on current information the cost for carrying out DNA tests on foods marketed and/or labelled as containing beef and for detecting phenylbutazone (PBZ) residues in horse meat are estimated at EUR 400 per test or detection.(4) With a Union co-financing rate of 75 %, the maximum Union contribution for carrying out DNA and PBZ tests would be EUR 300 per test.(5) In accordance with Article 84 of the Financial Regulation and Article 94 of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (3) (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Rules of Application’), the commitment of expenditure from the Union budget shall be preceded by a financing decision setting out the essential elements of the action involving expenditure and adopted by the institution or the authorities to which powers have been delegated by the institution.(6) The measures eligible for Union financial support are defined within the current Commission Implementing Decision.(7) The financial contribution from the Union should be granted subject to the condition that the tests and analyses have been carried out and that the competent authorities supply all the necessary information within the time limits laid down in this Decision.(8) For reasons of administrative efficiency all expenditure submitted for a financial contribution by the Union should be expressed in euro. In accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (4), the conversion rate for expenditure in a currency other than the euro should be the most recent exchange rate set by the European Central Bank prior to the first day of the month in which the application is submitted by the Member State concerned.(9) Under Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005, financial contribution to these kind of plans are to be financed under the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund. For financial control purposes, Articles 9, 36 and 37 of that Regulation shall apply,. Subject matterThe Union shall contribute to the costs incurred by the Member States for the application of the control plan referred to in the Recommendation 2013/99/EU (hereinafter ‘Commission Recommendation’), with a total maximum amount of EUR 1 357 500 to be financed from budgetary line 17 04 07 01. Eligible costs1.   The Union contribution referred to in the Commission Recommendation shall take the form of a partial reimbursement of 75 % of the costs of the tests performed by the competent authorities to implement the control plan referred to in Article 1 of Commission Recommendation.The Union contribution cannot exceed:(a) EUR 300 per test;(b) the amounts indicated in Annex I.2.   Only the costs indicated in Annex II shall be eligible to the contribution. Eligibility rules1.   The Union contribution referred to in Article 1 is subject to the following conditions:(a) the tests have been performed in accordance with the terms of the Commission Recommendation during the period referred to in Section II of the Annex thereto;(b) the Member States have provided the Commission with the report referred to in Section III of the Annex to Commission Recommendation and within the deadline set out in that section;(c) by 31 May 2013, the Member States have provided the Commission, in electronic form, with a financial report according to the format laid out in Annex III.2.   The Commission may reduce the amount of the contribution referred to in Article 1 in cases where the conditions referred to in paragraph 1 are not met, having regard to the nature and gravity of the non-compliance and to the potential financial loss for the Union. Currency and conversion rate1.   The expenditure submitted by the Member States for a financial contribution by the Union shall be expressed in euro and shall exclude value added tax and all other taxes.2.   Where the expenditure of a Member State is in a currency other than the euro, the Member State concerned shall convert it into euro by applying the most recent exchange rate set by the European Central Bank prior to the first day of the month in which the application is submitted by the Member State. This Decision constitutes a financing decision in the meaning of Article 84 of the Financial Regulation. This Decision shall be applicable from the date of publication of the Commission Recommendation. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 February 2013.For the CommissionTonio BORGMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1.(2)  See page 28 of this Official Journal.(3)  OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1.ANNEX IMaximum amount of the EU contribution referred to in Article 2(1)(EUR)Member State Maximum EU contribution Maximum EU contribution TOTAL EU contributionBelgium 30 000 100 500 130 500Bulgaria 30 000 46 500 76 500Czech Republic 30 000 1 500 31 500Denmark 15 000 1 500 16 500Germany 45 000 15 000 60 000Estonia 3 000 1 500 4 500Ireland 15 000 10 500 25 500Greece 30 000 15 000 45 000Spain 45 000 34 500 79 500France 45 000 78 000 123 000Italy 45 000 183 000 228 000Cyprus 3 000 1 500 4 500Latvia 15 000 1 500 16 500Lithuania 15 000 1 500 16 500Luxembourg 3 000 1 500 4 500Hungary 30 000 1 500 31 500Malta 3 000 1 500 4 500Netherlands 30 000 30 000 60 000Austria 30 000 1 500 31 500Poland 45 000 75 000 120 000Portugal 30 000 1 500 31 500Romania 30 000 51 000 81 000Slovenia 3 000 1 500 4 500Slovakia 15 000 1 500 16 500Finland 15 000 1 500 16 500Sweden 30 000 6 000 36 000United Kingdom 45 000 16 500 61 500TOTAL 675 000 682 500 1 357 500ANNEX IIEligible expenditure as referred to in Article 2(2)The expenditure eligible for a financial contribution by the Union for carrying out the tests mentioned in this Implementing Decision shall be limited to the costs incurred by the Member States for:(a) the purchase of test kits, reagents and all consumables identifiable and especially used for carrying out the tests;(b) personnel, whatever the status, specifically allocated entirely or in part for carrying out the tests in the premises of the laboratory; the costs are limited to actual salaries plus social security charges and other statutory costs included in the remuneration;(c) costs for sending samples to the laboratory carrying out the analysis/tests; and(d) overheads equal to 7 % of the sum of the costs referred to in (a), (b) and (c).ANNEX IIIFinancial report as referred to in Article 3(1)(c)DNASpecify staff category Hours Cost/hour Staff cost(1) (2) (3)Subtotal staff (5)Specify: kits/reagents/consumables Quantity/number Unit cost Total cost(6) (7) (8)Subtotal kits reagents/consumables (10)Transport costs to laboratory (11)TOTALTOTAL INCLUDING OVERHEADSPBZSpecify staff category Hours Cost/hour Staff cost(1) (2) (3)Subtotal staff (5)Specify: reagents/consumables Quantity/number Unit cost Total cost(6) (7) (8)Subtotal reagents/consumables (10)Transport costs to laboratory (11)TOTALTOTAL INCLUDING OVERHEADS +",fraud;elimination of fraud;fight against fraud;fraud prevention;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;beef;horsemeat;DNA;deoxyribonucleic acid;commitment of expenditure;commitment appropriation;commitment authorisation;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,21 +37174,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 475/2009 of 5 June 2009 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(a) thereof,Whereas:(1) In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.(2) Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has laid down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. Those rules apply also to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods.(3) Pursuant to those general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex should be classified under the CN code indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3 of that table.(4) It is appropriate to provide that binding tariff information which has been issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the Combined Nomenclature but which is not in accordance with this Regulation can, for a period of three months, continue to be invoked by the holder, under Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (2).(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. The goods described in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex shall be classified within the Combined Nomenclature under the CN code indicated in column 2 of that table. Binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States, which is not in accordance with this Regulation, can continue to be invoked for a period of three months under Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 June 2009.For the CommissionLászló KOVÁCSMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1.ANNEXDescription of the goods Classification Reasons(1) (2) (3)An article made of plastics (a so-called ‘cable seal’) (1) with overall dimensions of approximately 1 cm (diameter) × 0,8 cm (length). 3926 90 97 Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 3926, 3926 90 and 3926 90 97.(1)  The image is purely for information. +",plastics;PVC;plastic;polyester;polyethylene;polypropylene;polyurethane;polyurethane foam;polyvinyl chloride;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;electronic component;electronic tube;integrated circuit;microchip;microprocessor;semi-conductor;transistor;Combined Nomenclature;CN,21 +17448,"98/338/EC: Commission Decision of 14 May 1998 amending Decision 98/226/EC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the Netherlands (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2) and, in particular, Article 10(4) thereof,Whereas outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in the Netherlands;Whereas in view of the trade in live pigs, semen, embryos and ova, these outbreaks are liable to endanger the herds of other Member States;Whereas the Netherlands have taken measures within the framework of Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980 introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (3), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden;Whereas, as a result of the disease situation the Commission adopted Decision 97/216/EC of 26 March 1997 concerning protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the Netherlands and repealing Commission Decision 97/122/EC (4);Whereas, as it was possible to identify geographically areas which presented a particular risk, the Commission adopted Decision 98/226/EC of 19 March 1998 amending Decision 97/216/EC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the Netherlands (5);Whereas, as a result of the favourable evolution of the disease, it is necessary to amend Decision 98/226/EC;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Annex to Decision 98/226/EC is replaced by the Annex to this Decision. The Member States shall amend the measures they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 May 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.(2) OJ L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.(3) OJ L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 11.(4) OJ L 87, 2. 4. 1997, p. 24.(5) OJ L 85, 20. 3. 1998, p. 34.ANNEXThe territory of the Netherlands situated inside the following natural, administrative or man-made borders:From the intersection at Prins Willem Alexanderweg and the river Waal, along the Waal in an eastern direction, to Kaliwaal and to Duffeltdijk (Kekerdom, municipality of Ubbergen). From Duffeltdijk in a southern direction to Kapitteldijk and to the Dutch-German border. From the Dutch-German border in a southern direction to Zwarteweg. From Zwarteweg in a southern direction to the N 271. From the N 271 in a southern direction to the bridge over the river Niers. Along the Niers in a northern direction, then in a western direction to the river Maas. Along the Maas in a southern direction to the Maasstraat intersection (Sambeek, municipality of Boxmeer). From Maasstraat in a north-western direction, then in a western direction to Zandsteeg, then on to Sambeeksedijk and to Verlengde Heistraat. From Verlengde Heistraat in a southern direction to Heikantsepeelweg. From Heikantsepeelweg in a south-western direction to the A 73. From the A 73 in a south-eastern direction to Mullensdijk. From Mullensdijk in a south-western direction to Stevenbeekseweg. From Stevenbeekseweg in a southern direction to Groeningsedijk. From Groeningsedijk in a western direction to the Oploseweg. From the Oploseweg in a south-eastern direction to Hondsbergweg. From Hondsbergweg in a south-western direction, then to Boveneind and to Vredepaaldreef. From Vredepaaldreef in a southern direction, then in a western direction to Oploseweg. From Oploseweg in a southern direction to Ripsestraat and to Burgemeester Wijtvlietlaan. From Burgemeester Wijtvlietlaan in a western direction to Doctor de Quayweg. From Doctor de Quayweg in a south-western direction to Sijpseweg. From Sijpseweg in a northern direction to Rooie Hoefsedijk. From Rooie Hoefsedijk in a south-western direction to Oost-om. From Oost-om in a northern direction to Scheiweg. From Scheiweg in a western direction to Lodderdijk. From Lodderdijk in a south-eastern direction to St-Annastraat, then to Willem de Haasstraat and to Vondellaan. From Vondellaan in a south-western direction to Kruiseind. From Kruiseind in a north-western direction to Pandelaar, then to Koksedijk, then to Gemertsdijk, then to Heuvelberg, then to Molentiend and to Brugstraat. From Brugstraat in a western direction to Hezelstraat, then to Kerkstraat, then to Schansoord and to Veghelsdijk. From Veghelsdijk in a western direction to Erpseweg and to Rembrandtlaan (N 265). From Rembrandtlaan in a south-western direction to Rijksweg (N 279). From Rijksweg in a north-western direction to the A 2. From the A 2 in a northern direction to the Hertogenbosch-Nijmegen railway line. From the intersection at the A 2 and the Hertogenbosch-Nijmegen railway line, follow the railway line in a north-eastern direction to Deken van Roestellaan. From Deken van Roestellaan in a northern direction to Rodenborchweg to Schoolstraat. From Schoolstraat in an eastern direction to Bruggen and to Slagkampweg. From Slagkampweg in a northern direction to Blokkenweg. From Blokkenweg in an eastern direction to Vliertwijksestraat. From Vliertwijksestraat in a northern direction to Eerste Hoefsteeg. From Eerste Hoefsteeg in an eastern direction to Kerkdijk. From Kerkdijk in a northern direction to the Hertogswetering watercourse. From Hertogswetering in an eastern direction to Lutterstraat. From Lutterstraat in a northern direction to Osseweg and to Lithovensedijk. From Lithovensedijk in a north-eastern direction, then in a northern direction to Oyense Benedendijk to Veerstraat. From Veerstraat in a northern direction, crossing the river Maas, to Oyense Veerweg and to Veerweg. From Veerweg in a western direction to Nieuweweg. From Nieuweweg in a north-eastern direction to Hoogroekstraat. From Hoogroekstraat in an eastern direction to Zijveld. From Zijveld in a northern direction to Heemstraweg. From Heemstraweg in a western direction to Prins Willem Alexanderweg. From Prins Willem Alexanderweg in a northern direction to the Waal intersection. +",veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;health certificate,21 +34984,"2008/144/EC: Council Decision of 28 January 2008 concerning the conclusion of the Protocol amending the Agreement on maritime transport between the European Community and its Member States, on the one hand, and the People’s Republic of China, on the other hand, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 80(2) thereof in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas:(1) The Agreement on maritime transport between the European Community and its Member States, on the one hand, and the People’s Republic of China, on the other hand (hereinafter the Agreement), was signed in Brussels on 6 December 2002.(2) A Protocol amending the Agreement to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union was signed in Beijing on 5 September 2005.(3) In accordance with Article 6(2) of the 2005 Act of Accession Bulgaria and Romania are to accede to the Agreement by way of a protocol between the Council and the People’s Republic of China.(4) The necessary constitutional and institutional procedures have been completed and the Protocol should therefore be approved,. 1.   The Protocol amending the Agreement on maritime transport between the European Community and its Member States, on the one hand, and the People’s Republic of China, on the other hand, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Protocol (2) is attached to this Decision.2.   The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the European Community and its Member States, give the notification provided for in Article 3 of the Protocol.. Done at Brussels, 28 January 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentD. RUPEL(1)  Opinion delivered on 5 July 2005 (OJ C 157 E, 6.7.2006, p. 53).(2)  See page 38 of this Official Journal.21.2.2008 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 46/38PROTOCOLamending the Agreement on maritime transport between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Government of the People’s Republic of China, of the other partTHE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM,THE CZECH REPUBLIC,THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK,THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY,THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA,THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC,THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN,THE FRENCH REPUBLIC,IRELAND,THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC,THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS,THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA,THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA,THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG,THE REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY,THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA,THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS,THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA,THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND,THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC,THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA,THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC,THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND,THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN,THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND,hereinafter referred to as the ‘Member States’, represented by the Council of the European Union, andTHE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Community’, represented by the Council of the European Union,of the one part, andTHE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA,of the other part,HAVING REGARD TO the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union and thereby to the Community on 1 May 2004,HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic shall be Parties to the Agreement on Maritime Transport between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Government of the People’s Republic of China, of the other part, signed in Brussels on 6 December 2002 (hereinafter called the Agreement).Article 2The texts of the Agreement in the Czech, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Hungarian, Maltese, Polish, Slovenian and Slovak languages, which are attached to this Protocol shall become authentic under the same conditions as the other language versions drawn up in accordance with Article 14 of the Agreement.Article 3This Protocol shall be approved by the Contracting Parties in accordance with their own procedures. It shall enter into force on the same day the Agreement enters into force. Should however this Protocol be approved by the Contracting Parties on a later date than the entry into force of the Agreement, then the Protocol shall enter into force on the date on which the Parties have notified each other on the accomplishment of the internal procedures for approval.Article 4This Protocol is drawn up at Beijing, on this fifth day of September in the year two thousand and five, in duplicate, in the Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Slovenian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish and Chinese languages, each of these texts being equally authentic.Por los Estados miembrosZa členské státyFor medlemsstaterneFür die MitgliedstaatenLiikmesriikide nimelΓια τα κράτη μέληFor the Member StatesPour les États membresPer gli Stati membriDalībvalstu vārdāValstybių narių varduA tagállamok részérőlGħall-Istati MembriVoor de lidstatenW imieniu państw członkowskichPelos Estados-MembrosZa členské štátyZa države članiceJäsenvaltioiden puolestaPå medlemsstaternas vägnarPor la Comunidad EuropeaZa Evropské společenstvíFor Det Europæiske FællesskabFür die Europäische GemeinschaftEuroopa Ühenduse nimelΓια την Ευρωπαϊκή ΚοινότηταFor the European CommunityPour la Communauté européennePer la Comunità europeaEiropas Kopienas vārdāEuropos bendrijos varduaz Európai Közösség részérőlGħall-Komunità EwropeaVoor de Europese GemeenschapW imieniu Wspólnoty EuropejskiejPela Communidade EuropeiaZa Európske spoločenstvoza Evropsko skupnostEuroopan yhteisön puolestaPå Europeiska gemenskapens vägnarPor el Gobierno de la República Popular ChinaZa vládu Čínské lidové republikyFor Folkerepublikken Kinas regeringIm Namen der Regierung der Volksrepublik ChinaHiina Rahvavabariigi valitsuse nimelΓια την κυβέρνηση της Λαϊκής Δημοκρατίας της ΚίναςFor the Government of the People's Republic of ChinaPour le gouvernement de la République populaire de ChinePer il Governo della Repubblica popolare cineseKīnas Tautas Republikas vārdāKinijos Liaudies Respublikos Vyriausybės varduA Kínai Népköztársaság kormánya részérőlGħall-Gvern tar-Repubblika tal-Poplu taċ-ĊinaVoor de regering van de Volksrepubliek ChinaW imieniu rządu Chińskiej Republiki LudowejPelo Governo da República Popular da ChinaZa vládu Čínskej l'udovej republikyZa Vlado Ljudske republike KitajskeKiinan kansantasavallan hallituksen puolestaPå Folkrepubliken Kinas regerings vägnar +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);protocol to an agreement;maritime transport;maritime connection;sea transport;sea transport connection;seagoing traffic;China;People’s Republic of China,21 +1284,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2344/91 of 1 August 1991 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on products falling within CN code 3923 21 00, originating in Malaysia, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 apply. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 of 20 December 1990 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1991 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3835/90 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Articles 1 and 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, suspension of customs duties shall be accorded to each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III other than those listed in column 4 of Annex I within the framework of the preferential tariff ceilings fixed in column 6 of Annex I;Whereas, as provided for in Article 7 of that Regulation, as soon as the individual ceilings in question are reached at Community level, the levying of customs duties on imports of the products in question originating in each of the countries and territories concerned may at any time be re-established;Whereas, in the case of products falling within CN code 3923 21 00, originating in Malaysia, the individual ceiling was fixed at ECU 4 599 000; whereas, on 22 May 1991, imports of these products into the Community originating in Malaysia reached the ceiling in question after being charged thereagainst; whereas, it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties in respect of the products in question against Malaysia,. As from 5 August 1991, the levying of customs duties, suspended pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, shall be re-established on imports into the Community of the following products originating in Malaysia:Order No CN code Description 10.0480 3923 21 00 Sacks and bags (including cones):- Of polymers of ethylene This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 August 1991. For the CommissionJean DONDELINGERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 370, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 370, 31. 12. 1990, p. 126. +",Malaysia;Eastern Malaysia;Labuan;Malaya;Peninsular Malaysia;Sabah;Sarawak;West Malaysia;packaging product;bag;bottle;box;packaging article;packaging materials;receptacle;restoration of customs duties;restoration of customs tariff;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,21 +38242,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 107/2010 of 8 February 2010 concerning the authorisation of Bacillus subtilis ATCC PTA-6737 as a feed additive for chickens for fattening (holder of authorisation Kemin Europa NV) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation.(2) In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for the authorisation of the preparation set out in the Annex to this Regulation. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required pursuant to Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(3) The application concerns the authorisation of the micro-organism Bacillus subtilis (ATCC PTA-6737) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, to be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’.(4) The European Food Safety Authority (the Authority) concluded in its opinion of 15 September 2009 (2) that the Bacillus subtilis (ATCC PTA-6737) does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment and that the use of that preparation can improve the performance of the animals. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Community Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(5) The assessment of that preparation shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised, as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘gut flora stabilisers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 February 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29.(2)  The EFSA Journal 2009; 7(9): 1314.ANNEXIdentification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisationCFU/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: gut flora stabilisersAdditive composition:Characterisation of the active substance:Analytical method (1):Enumeration: spread plate method using tryptone soya agar with pre heat-treatment of feed samples.Identification: pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) method.1. In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage temperature, storage life and stability to pelleting.2. May be used in feed containing the permitted coccidiostats: diclazuril, decoquinate, salinomycin sodium, narasin/nicarbazin and lasalocid A sodium.(1)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Community Reference Laboratory: http://irmm.jrc.ec.europa.eu/html/CRLs/crl_feed_additives/index.htm +",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;health risk;danger of sickness;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;microorganism;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive;fattening;cramming,21 +1664,"81/551/EEC: Commission Decision of 6 July 1981 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Perkin Elmer differential scanning calorimeter, DSC-2C' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials [1], as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 [2],Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 [3], and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 21 January 1981, Germany has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as ""Perkin Elmer differential scanning calorimeter, DSC-2C"", to be used for the determination of the specific heat and the transition entropy of materials which have ferroelectric and other structural phase transition, and also in the study of properties of metallic glasses, for the determination of the temperature of crystallization and heat of crystallization of these materials, should be considered to be a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 28 April 1981 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a calorimeter;Whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus described as ""Perkin Elmer differential scanning calorimeter, DSC-2C"", which is the subject of an application by Germany of 21 January 1981, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 July 1981.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NarjesMember of the Commission[1] OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.[2] OJ No L 134, 31. 5. 1979, p. 1.[3] OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32.-------------------------------------------------- +",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;measuring equipment;measuring instrument;meter;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;thermodynamics;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,21 +29688,"2005/863/EC: Commission Decision of 2 December 2005 establishing the Community’s financial contribution to the expenditure incurred for the eradication of classical swine fever in Spain in late 2001 and in 2002 (notified under document number C(2005) 4627). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Article 3(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Outbreaks of classical swine fever occurred in Spain in late 2001 and in 2002. The emergence of this disease represented a serious risk to the Community’s livestock population.(2) In order to prevent the spread of the disease and to help eradicate it as quickly as possible, the Community must contribute financially to the eligible expenditure incurred by the Member State in the context of the emergency measures taken to combat the disease, as provided for in Decision 90/424/EEC.(3) Pursuant to Commission Decision 2003/494/EC of 3 July 2003 on a financial contribution from the Community towards the eradication of classical swine fever in Spain at the end of 2001 and in 2002 (2), a financial contribution from the Community was awarded to Spain for the expenditure incurred as part of the emergency measures to combat classical swine fever implemented in late 2001 and in 2002.(4) In accordance with this Decision, a first instalment of EUR 6 000 000 was awarded.(5) Pursuant to the same Decision, the balance of the Community contribution is based on the request submitted by Spain on 1 August 2003, documents detailing the figures quoted in the request, and the results of the in situ inspections carried out by the Commission.(6) In view of the above considerations, the total amount of the Community’s financial contribution to the expenditure incurred for the eradication of classical swine fever in Spain in late 2001 and in 2002 should now be fixed.(7) The results of the inspections carried out by the Commission in compliance with the Community veterinary rules and the conditions for benefiting from Community financial support do not allow the entire amount of the expenditure submitted to be recognised as eligible.(8) The Commission’s observations and method of calculating the eligible expenses were communicated to the Spanish authorities in a letter dated 14 September 2005.(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The total amount of the Community financial contribution to the expenses associated with eradicating classical swine fever in Spain in late 2001 and in 2002, pursuant to Decision 2003/494/EC, is EUR 6 784 124,44.Given that a first instalment of EUR 6 000 000 has already been paid pursuant to Decision 2003/494/EC, the balance of EUR 784 124,44 shall be paid to Spain. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.. Done at Brussels, 2 December 2005.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Directive 2003/99/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 325, 12.12.2003, p. 31).(2)  OJ L 169, 8.7.2003, p. 67. +",animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;Spain;Kingdom of Spain;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,21 +39787,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 354/2011 of 12 April 2011 opening and providing for the management of tariff quotas of the Union for certain fish and fishery products originating in Bosnia and Herzegovina. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 594/2008 of 16 June 2008 on certain procedures for applying the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, of the other part, and for applying the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, of the one part, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, of the other part (1), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Whereas:(1) A Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, of the other part (‘the Stabilisation and Association Agreement’), was signed in Luxembourg on 16 June 2008. The Stabilisation and Association Agreement is in the process of ratification.(2) On 16 June 2008 an Interim Agreement was concluded on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, of the one part, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, of the other part (2) (‘the Interim Agreement’), which was approved by Council Decision 2008/474/EC (3). The Interim Agreement provides for the early entry into force of the trade and trade-related provisions of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement. It entered into force on 1 July 2008.(3) The Interim Agreement and the Stabilisation and Association Agreement provide that certain fish and fishery products originating in Bosnia and Herzegovina may be imported into the European Union, within the limits of tariff quotas of the Union (‘quotas’), at a reduced or a zero rate of customs duty.(4) The tariff quotas provided for in the Interim Agreement and in the Stabilisation and Association Agreement are annual and have been adopted for an indefinite period. It is necessary to open the tariff quotas for 2008 and following years and to provide for a common system for their management.(5) This common management should ensure that all importers in the European Union have equal and continuous access to the tariff quotas and that the rates laid down for the quotas are applied uninterruptedly to all imports of the products in question into all Member States until the quotas are exhausted. In order to ensure the efficiency of the system, Member States should be authorised to draw from the quota volumes the necessary quantities corresponding to actual imports. Close cooperation between the Member States and the Commission is required and the latter must in particular be able to monitor the rate at which the quotas are used up and inform the Member States accordingly. For reasons of speed and efficiency, communication between the Member States and the Commission should, as far as possible, take place by electronic transmission.(6) The quotas opened by this Regulation should therefore be managed in accordance with the system for management of tariff quotas designed to be used following the chronological order of dates of acceptance of customs declarations which is provided for in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (4).(7) As the Interim Agreement entered into force on 1 July 2008, this Regulation should apply from the same date and should remain in force after the entry into force of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. Fish and fishery products originating in Bosnia and Herzegovina and listed in the Annex that are put into free circulation in the European Union shall benefit from a reduced or a zero rate of customs duty, at the levels and within the limits of the annual tariff quotas of the Union set out in the Annex.In order to benefit from these preferential rates, the products in question shall be accompanied by a proof of origin as provided for in Protocol 2 to the Interim Agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina or in Protocol 2 to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina. 1.   The tariff quotas referred to in Article 1 shall be managed by the Commission in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93.2.   Communications referring to the management of tariff quotas between the Member States and the Commission shall be effected, as far as possible, by electronic transmission. The Member States and the Commission shall cooperate closely to ensure compliance with this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 July 2008.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 April 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 169, 30.6.2008, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 169, 30.6.2008, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 169, 30.6.2008, p. 10.(4)  OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.ANNEXNotwithstanding the rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, the wording for the description of the products is to be considered as having no more than an indicative value, the preferential scheme being determined, within the context of this Annex, by the coverage of CN codes. Where ex CN codes are indicated, the preferential scheme is to be determined by application of the CN code and corresponding description taken together.FISH AND FISHERY PRODUCTSOrder No CN Code TARIC subdivision Description Annual Tariff Quota volume (in tonnes net weight) Rate of quota duty09.1594 0301 91 10 Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Onchorhynchus chrysogaster): live; fresh or chilled; frozen; dried, salted or in brine, smoked; fillets and other fish meat; flours, meals and pellets, fit for human consumption 60 tonnes Free0301 91 900302 11 100302 11 200302 11 800303 21 100303 21 200303 21 800304 19 150304 19 17ex 0304 19 19 (1) 30ex 0304 19 91 100304 29 150304 29 17ex 0304 29 19 (2) 30ex 0304 99 21 11, 12, 20ex 0305 10 00 10ex 0305 30 90 500305 49 45ex 0305 59 80 61ex 0305 69 80 6109.1595 0301 93 00 Carp: live; fresh or chilled; frozen; dried, salted or in brine, smoked; fillets and other fish meat; flours, meals and pellets, fit for human consumption 130 tonnes Free0302 69 110303 79 11ex 0304 19 19 (1) 20ex 0304 19 91 20ex 0304 29 19 (2) 20ex 0304 99 21 16ex 0305 10 00 20ex 0305 30 90 60ex 0305 49 80 30ex 0305 59 80 63ex 0305 69 80 6309.1596 ex 0301 99 80 80 Sea bream (Dentex dentex and Pagellus spp.): live; fresh or chilled; frozen; dried, salted or in brine, smoked; fillets and other fish meat; flours, meals and pellets, fit for human consumption 30 tonnes Free0302 69 610303 79 71ex 0304 19 39 80ex 0304 19 99 77ex 0304 29 99 50ex 0304 99 99 20ex 0305 10 00 30ex 0305 30 90 70ex 0305 49 80 40ex 0305 59 80 65ex 0305 69 80 6509.1597 ex 0301 99 80 22 Sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax): live; fresh or chilled; frozen; dried, salted or in brine, smoked; fillets and other fish meat; flours, meals and pellets, fit for human consumption 30 tonnes Free0302 69 94ex 0303 77 00 10ex 0304 19 39 85ex 0304 19 99 79ex 0304 29 99 60ex 0304 99 99 70ex 0305 10 00 40ex 0305 30 90 80ex 0305 49 80 50ex 0305 59 80 67ex 0305 69 80 6709.1598 1604 13 11 Prepared or preserved sardines 50 tonnes 6 %1604 13 19ex 1604 20 50 10, 1909.1599 1604 16 00 Prepared or preserved anchovies 50 tonnes 12,5 %1604 20 40(1)  From 1 January 2010 the CN code ex 0304 19 19 changed to ex 0304 19 18.(2)  From 1 January 2010 the CN code ex 0304 29 19 changed to ex 0304 29 18. +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;fish;piscicultural species;species of fish;fishery product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import (EU);Community import;Bosnia and Herzegovina;Bosnia-Herzegovina;tariff exemption;exoneration from customs duty;zero duty,21 +2825,"84/517/EEC: Council Decision of 23 October 1984 authorizing the French Republic to apply in respect of automatic gaming machines a measure derogating from Article 18 of the Sixth Directive (77/388/EEC) on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to the Sixth Council Directive (77/388/EEC) of 17 May 1977 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment (1), hereinafter referred to as 'the Sixth Directive', and in particular Article 27 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, under the terms of Article 27 (1) of the Sixth Directive, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorize any Member State to introduce special measures for derogation from the provisions of that Directive in order to simplify the procedure for charging the tax or to prevent certain types of tax evasion or avoidance;Whereas the French Republic, by means of a letter to the Commission dated 24 July 1984 from its Permanent Representation to the Communities, requested authorization to introduce a specific measure designed to combat fraud in connection with automatic gaming machines; whereas the aim of this measure is to derogate from Article 18 (4) of the Sixth Directive which states that where for a given tax period the amount of authorized deductions exceeds the amount of tax due, the Member States may either make a refund, or carry the excess forward to the following period according to conditions which they shall determine;Whereas under certain conditions this request is acceptable; whereas the measure in question should be applied only in clear-cut cases of fraud where the receipts from automatic gaming machines cannot be determined with certainty; whereas the measure in question should be temporary, with a limit of four years, until a way is found of fitting all such machines with meters which are proof against tampering and which make it possible to establish actual receipts or until other means of combating fraud which do not derogate from the Sixth Directive can be put into practice;Whereas provision should be made for a re-examination of the situation after a certain period in the light of any developments in equipment permitting fraud to be avoided in the sector in question;Whereas the said specific measure does not affect the own resources of the European Communities accruing from value added tax,. By way of derogation from the provisions of Article 18 (4) of the Sixth Directive, the French Republic is hereby authorized, for a limited period of four years, not to refund in respect of automatic gaming machines any deductible tax credit but to provide for it to be set against tax due in subsequent tax periods.This measure shall not be applied to automatic gaming machines the receipts of which can be established with certainty. The French Republic shall, before 31 March of each year following the year of introduction of the measure provided for in Article 1, provide the Commission with the following information:(a) the amount of deductible tax credit which has not been refunded in respect of automatic gaming machines during the preceding year;(b) the number of meters which are proof against tampering which have been installed;(c) other anti-fraud measures taken in this sector. This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.. Done at Luxembourg, 23 October 1984.For the CouncilThe PresidentP. BARRY(1) OJ No L 145, 13. 6. 1977, p. 1. +",France;French Republic;application of the law;derogation from the law;enforcement of the law;implementation of the law;validity of the law;basis of tax assessment;common basis of assessment;tax liability;taxation basis;uniform basis of assessment;automatic game;automatic gaming machine;gambling machine;gaming machine;one-armed bandit;slot machine;VAT;turnover tax;value added tax,21 +20972,"2001/731/EC: Commission Decision of 16 October 2001 amending Council Decision 79/542/EEC drawing up a list of third countries from which the Member States authorise imports of bovine animals, swine, equidae, sheep and goats, fresh meat and meat products, in particular in relation to New Caledonia and the Islands of St Pierre and Miquelon (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 3080). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries(1), as last amended by Directive 97/79/EC(2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Decision 79/542/EEC(3), as last amended by Commission Decision 2001/117/EC(4), draws up a list of third countries from which the Member States authorise imports of bovine animals, swine, equidae, sheep and goats, fresh meat and meat products.(2) It is opportune to clarify, with regard to the listing of countries in relation to the different species of live animals covered by the Decision, that the authorisation to import is conditional upon the existence for these countries and for such live animals of Community harmonised health conditions and veterinary certification, laid down in Community legislation under the provisions of Articles 8 and 11 of Council Directive 72/462/EEC. Therefore, it is necessary for transparency that only imports from those countries where harmonised rules have been laid down shall be mentioned in part 1 of the Annex to Decision 79/542/EEC as being authorised.(3) Following Community veterinary missions, it appears that New Caledonia and the Islands of St Pierre and Miquelon are covered by sufficiently well-structured and organised veterinary services.(4) New Caledonia has during the last 12 months been free from foot-and-mouth disease and rinderpest; no vaccinations have been carried out against any of these diseases for the past 12 months, and the importation of animals vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease is forbidden.(5) New Caledonia can be included on the list of third countries from which Member States authorise the imports of meat from wild animals and can also be listed for fresh meat and meat products of bovine animals.(6) The equine health situation is satisfactorily controlled by the veterinary services of St Pierre and Miquelon and, in particular, the country has been free from African horse sickness and Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis for more than two years, and from dourine and glanders for more than six months.(7) St Pierre and Miquelon can be listed for equidae.(8) Since the adoption of Commission Decision 2001/611/EC of 20 July 2001 amending Decision 92/160/EEC with regard to the regionalisation of Mexico, amending Decisions 92/260/EEC, 93/195/EEC, 93/196/EEC and 93/197/EEC with regard to imports of equidae from Mexico and repealing Decisions 95/392/EC and 96/486/EC(5), Member States may again authorise imports of certain categories of equidae from certain areas in Mexico. However, a reference to the regionalisation and to the prohibition on imports of equidae for slaughter was omitted in Decision 79/542/EEC, and this should be clarified.(9) Countries appearing in the list being identified according to the ISO codes used by the Community legislation for the nomenclature of countries and territories for the external trade, the provisional status of such codes should be specified whenever appropriate.(10) The Annex to Decision 79/542/EEC should be amended accordingly.(11) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Part 1 of the Annex to Decision 79/542/EEC is replaced by the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply from 20 October 2001. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 October 2001.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28.(2) OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 31.(3) OJ L 146, 14.6.1979, p. 15.(4) OJ L 43, 14.2.2001, p. 38.(5) OJ L 214, 8.8.2001, p. 49.ANNEX""ANNEXImports shall fulfil the appropriate animal and public health requirements.PART 1Live animals, fresh meat and meat products>TABLE>B= Bovines (including buffalo and bisson)S/G= Sheep/goatsP= PigsE= EquidaeCH= Clovenhoofed animalsX= AuthorisedO= Unauthorisedspecial remarks"" +",import;live animal;animal on the hoof;New Caledonia;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;Saint Pierre and Miquelon;Territorial Collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon;fresh meat,21 +5254,"Commission Directive 87/308/EEC of 2 June 1987 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/889/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to radio interference caused by electrical household appliances, portable tools and similar equipment. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 76/889/EEC of 4 November 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to radio interference caused by electrical household appliances, portable tools and similar equipment (1), as last amended by Commission Directive 83/447/EEC (2), and in particular Article 7 (3) thereof,Whereas in the light of experience gained and technical progress made in the field of radio interference CENELEC has drawn up a new standard updating the requirements contained in the technical Annex to Directive 76/889/EEC;Whereas in order to simplify the text of Directive 76/889/EEC the reference to CENELEC's new European standard EN 55014 should be included in the technical Annex;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the Adaptation to Technical Progress of the Directives for the Elimination of Technical Barriers to Trade in the Sector of Apparatus Producing Radio Interference,. The Annex to Directive 76/889/EEC is replaced by the Annex to this Directive. The Member States shall by 31 December 1988 adopt and publish the provisions required to comply with this Directive and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.They shall apply these provisions as from the same date as regards the freedom to market and use the equipment provided for in Article 4 of Directive 76/889/EEC, and as from 31 December 1989 as regards the ban on marketing referred to in Article 2 thereof. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 June 1987.For the CommissionCOCKFIELDVice-President(1) OJ No L 336, 4. 12. 1976, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 247, 7. 9. 1983, p. 10.ANNEX1.2 // 1. (1) // SCOPE // 1.1. // These provisions shall apply to electrical household appliances, portable tools and other electrical equipment causing similar types of interference, continuous or discontinuous, such as office machines, cine or slide projectors, record players, milking machines, motor-operated electromedical apparatus, regulating controls incorporating semiconductors, electric fences, vending machines and slot machines, etc., excluding appliances using in-built batteries. // 1.2. // Procedures are given for the measurement of interference and limits are laid down within the frequency range 0,15 to 300 MHz. There must be 80 % confidence that at least 80 % of the series-produced appliances comply with these limits. // 1.3. // Portable tools with a rated power exceeding 2 kW and regulating controls incorporating semiconductors with a rated input current exceeding 16 A are excluded from the scope of this Directive. // 1.4. // Unattached motors, sold as such, are also excluded from the provisions of item 3. They shall carry a label drawing the attention of the user to the fact that he is responsible for any action necessary to ensure that his equipment complies with the requirements laid down. // 2. // DEFINITIONS // // For the purpose of this Directive the following definitions shall apply. // 2.1. // Continuous radio interference // // An electromagnetic disturbance in the radio-frequency range, caused by either impulsive or random noise or both, lasting for more than 200 ms. The propagation of radio interference may be either by radiation or by conduction. // 2.2. // Discontinuous radio interference // // Radio interference which is not continuous. // 3. // REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO RADIO INTERFERENCE // // Equipment covered in the scope of this Directive shall comply with the following standards:EUROPEAN STANDARD(drawn up by CENELEC, rue Brederode 2, boîte 5, 1000 Bruxelles)1.2.3.4 // // // // // Number // Title // Edition // Date // // // // // EN 55014 // Limits and methods of measurement of radio interference characteristics of household electrical appliances, portable tools and similar electrical apparatus // 1 // February 1987 // // // //(1) Point 1 of the Annex to Council Directive 76/889/EEC. +",harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;household electrical appliance;dish-washing machine;domestic appliances;domestic electrical device;electrical heating appliances;freezer;hoover;household appliances;refrigerator;vacuum-cleaner;washing machine;technical standard;electromagnetic interference;electrical interference;electromagnetic field;electromagnetic pollution;electromagnetic radiation,21 +39800,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 368/2011 of 12 April 2011 establishing a prohibition of fishing for northern prawn in Norwegian waters south of 62° N by vessels flying the flag of Sweden. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 57/2011 of 18 January 2011 fixing for 2011 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in EU waters and, for EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters (2), lays down quotas for 2011.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2011.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2011 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 April 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 24, 27.1.2011, p. 1.ANNEXNo 8/T&QMember State SWEDENStock PRA/04-N.Species Northern prawn (Pandalus borealis)Zone Norwegian waters south of 62° NDate 28 March 2011 +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;common fisheries policy;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +23996,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1181/2002 of 1 July 2002 amending Annex I of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 laying down a Community procedure for the establishment of maximum residue limits of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 of 26 June 1990 laying down a Community procedure for the establishment of maximum residue limits of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 869/2002(2) and in particular Articles 6, 7 and 8 thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90, maximum residue limits must be established progressively for all pharmacologically active substances which are used within the Community in veterinary medicinal products intended for administration to food-producing animals.(2) Maximum residue limits should be established only after the examination within the Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products of all the relevant information concerning the safety of residues of the substance concerned for the consumer of foodstuffs of animal origin and the impact of residues on the industrial processing of foodstuffs.(3) In establishing maximum residue limits for residues of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin, it is necessary to specify the animal species in which residues may be present, the levels which may be present in each of the relevant meat tissues obtained from the treated animal (target tissue) and the nature of the residue which is relevant for the monitoring of residues (marker residue).(4) In view of the reduced availability of veterinary medicinal products for certain food-producing species(3), maximum residue limits may be established by methods of extrapolation from maximum residue limits set for other species on a strictly scientific basis.(5) For the control of residues, as provided for in appropriate Community legislation, maximum residue limits should usually be established for the target tissues of liver or kidney. However, the liver and kidney are frequently removed from carcasses moving in international trade, and maximum residue limits should therefore also always be established for muscle or fat tissues.(6) In the case of veterinary medicinal products intended for use in laying birds, lactating animals or honey bees, maximum residue limits must also be established for eggs, milk or honey.(7) Trimethoprim, Neomycin (including framycetin), Paromomycin, Spectinomycin, Colistin, Danofloxacin, Difloxacin, Enrofloxacin, Flumequine, Erythromycin, Tilmicosin, Tylosin, Florfenicol, Lincomycin and Oxyclozanide should be inserted into Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90.(8) An adequate period should be allowed before the entry into force of this Regulation in order to allow Member States to make any adjustment which may be necessary to the authorisations to place the veterinary medicinal products concerned on the market which have been granted in accordance with Directive 2001/82/EC(4) of the European Parliament and of the Council to take account of the provisions of this Regulation.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Veterinary Medicinal Products,. Annex I of Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from the sixtieth day following its publication.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 July 2002.For the CommissionErkki LiikanenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 1.(2) OJ L 137, 25.5.2002, p. 10.(3) Availability of veterinary medical products Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament COM(2000) 806 final.(4) OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 1.ANNEXAnnex I to Regulation (EEC No 2377/90 is amended as follows:1. Anti-infectious agents1.1. Chemotherapeutics1.1.2. Diamino pyrimidine derivatives""""1.2. Antibiotics1.2.3. Quinolones"" ""1.2.4. Macrolides"" ""1.2.5. Florfenicol and related compounds"">TABLE>""1.2.9. Lincosamides""""1.2.10. Aminoglycosides"" ""1.2.14. Polymyxins""""2. Antiparasitic agents2.1. Agents acting against endoparasites2.1.4. Phenol derivatives including salicylanides"">TABLE>""(1) For porcine and poultry species this MRL relates to 'skin and fat in natural proportions'.(2) For fin fish this MRL relates to 'muscle and skin in natural proportions'.(3) For fin fish this MRL relates to 'muscle and skin in natural proportions'.(4) For porcine species this MRL relates to 'skin and fat in natural proportions'.(5) For fin fish this MRL relates to a 'muscle and skin in natural proportions'.(6) For procine species this MRL relates to 'skin and fat in natural proportions'.(7) For porcine and poultry species this MRL relates to 'skin and fat in natural proportions'.(8) For porcine and poultry species this MRL relates to 'skin and fat in natural proportions'.(9) For fin fish this MRL relates to 'muscle and skin in natural proportions'.(10) For porcine and poultry species this MRL relates to 'skin and fat in natural proportions'.(11) For fin fish this MRL relates to 'muscle and skin in natural proportions'.(12) For porcine and poultry species this MRL relates to 'skin and fat in natural proportions'.(13) For fin fish this MRL relates to 'muscle and skin in natural proportions'. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;pharmaceutical product;disinfectant;pharmaceutical preparation;pharmaceutical speciality;consumer protection;consumer policy action plan;consumerism;consumers' rights;veterinary drug;veterinary medicines;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +17619,"98/640/EC: Commission Decision of 13 October 1998 authorising the Member States to permit temporarily the marketing of forest reproductive material not satisfying the requirements of Council Directive 66/404/EEC [notified under document number C(1998) 3105]. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 66/404/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of forest reproductive material (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden and in particular Article 15 thereof,Having regard to the requests submitted by certain Member States,Whereas production of reproductive material of the species set out in the Annexes is at present insufficient in all Member States with the result that their requirements for reproductive material conforming to the provisions of Directive 66/404/EEC cannot be met;Whereas third countries are not in a position to supply sufficient reproductive material of the relevant species which can afford the same guarantees as Community reproductive material and which conforms to the provisions of the abovementioned Directive;Whereas the Member States should therefore be authorised to permit, for a limited period, the marketing of reproductive material of the relevant species which satisfies less stringent requirements to cover the shortage of reproductive material satisfying the requirements of Directive 66/404/EEC;Whereas, for genetic reasons, the reproductive material must be collected at places of origin within the natural range of the relevant species and the strictest possible guarantees should be given to ensure the identity of the material;Whereas, furthermore, reproductive material should be marketed only if it is accompanied by a document bearing certain details of the reproductive material in question;Whereas each of the Member States should furthermore be authorised to permit the marketing in its territory of seed which satisfies less stringent requirements in respect of provenance, or, in the case of reproductive material of Populus nigra, in respect of the category, as laid down in Directive 66/404/EEC, if the marketing of such material has been authorised in the other Member States pursuant to this Decision;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Seeds and Propagating Material for Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry,. 1. Member States are authorised to permit the marketing in their territory of seed satisfying less stringent requirements in respect of provenance, as laid down in Directive 66/404/EEC, on the terms set out in Annex I hereto and on condition that the proof specified in Article 2 is furnished with regard to the place of provenance of the seed and the altitude at which it was collected.2. Member States are authorised to permit the marketing in their territory of plants produced in the Community from the abovementioned seed. 1. The proof referred to in Article 1(1) shall be deemed to be furnished where the reproductive material is of the category 'source-identified reproductive material` as defined in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) scheme for the control of forest reproductive material moving in international trade, or of another category defined in that scheme.2. Where the OECD scheme referred to in paragraph 1 is not used at the place of provenance of the reproductive material, other official evidence shall be admissible.3. Where official evidence cannot be provided, Member States may accept other non-official evidence. Member States are authorised to permit the marketing in their territory of vegetative reproductive material derived from Populus nigra which do not satisfy the requirements in respect of the category, as laid down in Article 4(1) of Directive 66/404/EEC, on the terms set out in Annex II hereto. 1. The Member States other than the applicant Member States are also authorised to permit, on the terms set out in the Annexes hereto and for the purposes intended by the applicant Member States, the marketing in their territory of seed or, in the case of Populus nigra, vegetative reproductive material referred to in this Decision.2. For the purpose of the application of paragraph 1, the Member States concerned shall assist each other administratively. The applicant Member States shall be notified by other Member States of their intention to permit the marketing of such reproductive material, before any authorisation may be granted. The applicant Member States may object only if the entire amount set out in this Decision has already been allocated. The authorisation provided for in Article 1(1) and Article 3 in so far as it concerns the first placing of forest reproductive material on the market of the Community, shall expire on 30 November 1999. Such authorisation, in so far as it concerns subsequent placing on the market of the Community, shall expire on 31 December 2001. With regard to the first placing on the market of forest reproductive material, as referred to in Article 5, Member States shall, by 1 January 2000, notify the Commission of the quantities of such material satisfying less stringent requirements which have been approved for marketing in their territory pursuant to this Decision. The Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 October 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the CommissionLEGEND1. Member StatesB = Kingdom of BelgiumDK = Kingdom of DenmarkD = Federal Republic of GermanyEL = Hellenic RepublicE = Kingdom of SpainF = French RepublicIRL = IrelandI = Italian RepublicL = Grand Duchy of LuxembourgNL = Kingdom of the NetherlandsA = Republic of AustriaP = Portuguese RepublicUK = United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland2. States or regions of provenanceCA = CanadaCA (BC) = Canada (British Columbia)CA (QCI) = Canada (Queen Charlotte Island)CH = SwitzerlandCN = ChinaCZ = Czech RepublicEC = European CommunityMK = Former Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaHR = CroatiaJP = JapanPL = PolandRO = RomaniaSI = SloveniaUS = United States of America3. Other abbreviationsmax. alt. = maximum altitudeOEP = or equivalent provenanceECSA = from EC selected areasSIA= source identified 'A`(1) OJ 125, 11. 7. 1966, p. 2326/66.ANEXO I - BILAG I - ANHANG I - ÐÁÑÁÑÔÇÌÁ I - ANNEX I - ANNEXE I - ALLEGATO I - BIJLAGE I - ANEXO I - LIITE I - BILAGA I>TABLE>>TABLE>ANEXO II - BILAG II - ANHANG II - ÐÁÑÁÑÔÇÌÁ II - ANNEX II - ANNEXE II - ALLEGATO II - BIJLAGE II - ANEXO II - LIITE II - BILAGA II>TABLE> +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;OECD;OEEC;Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development;Organisation for European Economic Cooperation;arboriculture;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;plant propagation;grafting;plant reproduction;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,21 +16715,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/97 of 30 April 1997 amending Regulation (EC) No 1098/94 laying down the regional base areas applicable under the arable support system for producers. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1575/96 (2), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1098/94 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/96 (4), lays down the regional base areas applicable under the support system for producers of certain arable crops;Whereas, following an application from Spain and Portugal new base areas should be fixed in accordance with their regionalization plan;Whereas applications for conversion equivalent to 13 200 ha have been submitted under Council Regulation (EC) No 1017/94 of 26 April 1994 concerning the conversion of land currently under arable crops to extensive livestock farming in Portugal (5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1461/95 (6); whereas the basic area should be adjusted accordingly;Whereas it is therefore necessary to amend Regulation (EC) No 1098/94;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Joint Management Committee for Cereals, Oils and Fats and Dried Fodder,. In the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1098/94 the figures relating to the regions indicated in the sectors headed 'Spain` and 'Portugal` shall be replaced by the figures in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 April 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 12.(2) OJ No L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 121, 12. 5. 1994, p. 12.(4) OJ No L 167, 6. 7. 1996, p. 3.(5) OJ No L 112, 3. 5. 1994, p. 2.(6) OJ No L 144, 28. 6. 1995, p. 4.ANNEX>TABLE> +",leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;oleaginous plant;oil seed;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;cereals;aid per hectare;per hectare aid;regional aid;aid for regional development;aid to less-favoured regions,21 +41588,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 954/2012 of 11 October 2012 establishing a prohibition of fishing for Greenland Halibut in EU waters of IIa and IV; EU and international waters of Vb and VI by vessels flying the flag of United Kingdom. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 44/2012 of 17 January 2012 fixing for 2012 the fishing opportunities available in EU waters and, to EU vessels, in certain non- EU waters for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2012.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2012.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2012 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 October 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 25, 27.1.2012, p. 55.ANNEXNo 56/TQ44Member State United KingdomStock GHL/2A-C46Species Greenland Halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides)Zone EU waters of IIa and IV; EU and international waters of Vb and VIDate 11.7.2012 +",Norwegian Sea;North Sea;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters,21 +9752,"92/5/EEC: Commission Decision of 3 December 1991 approving the programme for the eradication of enzootic bovine leukosis presented by the Federal Republic of Germany and fixing the level of the Community' s financial contribution (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as amended by Decision 91/133/EEC (2) and in particular Article 24 thereof,Whereas by letters dated 11 October 1990, 15 March 1991 and 23 September 1991, Germany has submitted a two-year programme for the eradication of enzootic bovine leukosis;Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to comply with all Community criteria relating to the eradication of the disease in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC of 27 November 1990 on laying down Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring of certain animal diseases (3);Whereas a Community financial contribution will be given provided the abovementioned conditions are fulfilled, and the authorities will provide all necessary information in conformity with Article 24 (8) of Decision 90/424/EEC, and whereas it is appropriate to fix the Community financial participation at the rate of 50 % of the costs incurred by way of compensation to owners for the slaughter of cattle because of enzootic bovine leukosis;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme for the eradication of enzootic bovine leukosis presented by Germany is hereby approved for a period of two years. Germany shall bring into force by 1 October 1991 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1. Financial participation by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs incurred in Germany by way of compensation for owners for the slaughter of cattle because of enzootic bovine leukosis. The Community financial contribution shall be granted after the supporting documents have been supplied. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 3 December 1991. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19. (2) OJ No L 66, 13. 3. 1991, p. 18. (3) OJ No L 347, 12. 12. 1990, p. 27. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;animal leucosis;bovine leucosis;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +36858,"Council Directive 2009/157/EC of 30 November 2009 on pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 37 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (2),Whereas:(1) Council Directive 77/504/EEC of 25 July 1977 on pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species (3) has been substantially amended several times (4). In the interests of clarity and rationality the said Directive should be codified.(2) Cattle production occupies a very important place in Community agriculture, and satisfactory results depend to a large extent on the use of pure-bred breeding animals.(3) Disparities between Member States as regards breeds and standards hinder intra-Community trade. If these disparities are to be removed, thereby increasing agricultural productivity in this sector, intra-Community trade in all pure-bred breeding animals should be liberalised.(4) It should be possible for the Member States to insist on pedigree certificates drawn up in accordance with a Community procedure being presented.(5) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Directive should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (5).(6) This Directive is without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States relating to the time-limits for transposition into national law of the Directives set out in Annex I, Part B,. For the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions shall apply:(a) ‘pure-bred breeding animal of the bovine species’ means any bovine animal, including buffalo, the parents and grandparents of which are entered or registered in a herd-book of the same breed, and which is itself either entered or registered and eligible for entry in such a herd-book;(b) ‘herd-book’ means any book, register, file or data medium:(i) which is maintained by a breeders' organisation or association officially recognised by a Member State in which the breeders' organisation or association was constituted, or by an official department of the Member State concerned; and(ii) in which pure-bred breeding animals of a given breed of the bovine species are entered or registered with mention of their ancestors. The Member States shall ensure that the following shall not be prohibited, restricted or impeded on zootechnical grounds:(a) intra-Community trade in pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species;(b) intra-Community trade in the semen, ova and embryos of pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species;(c) the establishment of herd-books, provided that they comply with the requirements laid down pursuant to Article 6;(d) the recognition of organisations or associations which maintain herd-books, in accordance with Article 6; and(e) subject to Council Directive 87/328/EEC of 18 June 1987 on the acceptance for breeding purposes of pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species (6), intra-Community trade in bulls used for artificial insemination. Breeders' organisations or associations officially recognised by a Member State may not oppose the entry in their herd-books of pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species from other Member States provided that they satisfy the requirements laid down in accordance with Article 6. 1.   Member States shall draw up and keep up-to-date a list of bodies as referred to in Article 1(b) (i) which are officially recognised for the purpose of maintaining or establishing herd-books, and make it available to the other Member States and to the public.2.   Detailed rules for the uniform application of paragraph 1 may be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 7(2). Member States may require that pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species and the semen or ova and embryos from such animals shall be accompanied, in intra-Community trade, by a pedigree certificate which complies with a specimen drawn up in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 7(2), particularly with regard to zootechnical performance. The following shall be determined in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 7(2):(a) performance monitoring methods and methods for assessing cattle's genetic value;(b) the criteria governing the recognition of breeders' organisations and associations;(c) the criteria governing the establishment of herd-books;(d) the criteria governing entry in herd-books;(e) the particulars to be shown on the pedigree certificate. 1.   The Commission shall be assisted by the Standing Committee on Zootechnics established by Council Decision 77/505/EEC of 25 July 1977 setting up a Standing Committee on Zootechnics (7).2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. Directive 77/504/EEC, as amended by the acts listed in Annex I, Part A, is repealed, without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States relating to the time-limits for transposition into national law of the Directives set out in Annex I, Part B.References to the repealed Directive shall be construed as references to this Directive and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in Annex II. 0This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 2 January 2010. 1This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 November 2009.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. O. LITTORIN(1)  Opinion of 20 October 2009 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  Opinion of 15 July 2009 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3)  OJ L 206, 12.8.1977, p. 8.(4)  See Annex I, Part A.(5)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.(6)  OJ L 167, 26.6.1987, p. 54.(7)  OJ L 206, 12.8.1977, p. 11.ANNEX IPart ARepealed Directive with list of its successive amendments(referred to in Article 9)Council Directive 77/504/EECCouncil Directive 79/268/EEC1979 Act of Accession, Annex I, Point II.A.65 and Point II.E.6Council Directive 85/586/EEC only Article 4Council Regulation (EEC) No 3768/85 only Annex, point 46Council Directive 91/174/EEC only Article 3Council Directive 94/28/EC only Article 111994 Act of Accession, Annex I, Point V.F.I.A.60Council Regulation (EC) No 807/2003 only Annex III, point 23Council Directive 2008/73/EC only Article 2Part BList of time-limits for transposition into national law(referred to in Article 9)Directive Time-limit for transposition77/504/EEC 1 January 1979, with the exception of Article 7.85/586/EEC 1 January 198691/174/EEC 31 December 199194/28/EC 1 July 19952008/73/EC 1 January 2010ANNEX IICorrelation TableDirective 77/504/EEC This DirectiveArticle 1(a) Article 1(a)Article 1(b), first and second indents Article 1(b)(i) and (ii)Article 2, first paragraph, first to fifth indents Article 2(a) to (e)Article 2, second paragraph —Article 3 —Article 4 Article 3Article 4a Article 4Article 5 Article 5Article 6(1), first to fifth indents Article 6(a) to (e)Article 6(2) —Article 8(1) and (2) Article 7(1) and (2)Article 8(3) —— Article 8Article 9 —— Article 9— Article 10Article 10 Article 11— Annex I— Annex II +",artificial insemination;animal insemination;bovine insemination;caprine insemination;insemination of animals;insemination of cattle;insemination of goats;insemination of pigs;insemination of sheep;ovine insemination;porcine insemination;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;disclosure of information;information disclosure;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +13785,"95/392/EC: Commission Decision of 26 September 1995 on protective measures in relation to dourine in Mexico. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), as last amended by Commission Decision 95/157/EC (2), and in particular Article 18 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae (3), as last amended by Directive 92/36/EEC (4), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas the presence of dourine has been confirmed in Mexico;Whereas the appearance of dourine in Mexico constitutes a serious threat to equidae of the Member States, taking into account the various movements of equidae;Whereas it is therefore necessary to prohibit the re-admission of registered horses after temporary export and the temporary admission and import of equidae from Mexico;Whereas, in view of the guarantees provided by serological tests and by the Mexican authorities, under certain conditions, the re-admission of registered horses after temporary export to the metropolitan area of Monterrey (Mexico) and the temporary admission of registered horses from that area of Mexico should be permitted;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Member States shall prohibit the temporary admission of registered horses, the re-admission of registered horses after temporary export and the import of equidae from Mexico. 1. However, Member States shall authorize:- the re-admission of registered horses after temporary export to the metropolitan area of Monterrey,- the temporary admission of registered horses from the metropolitan area of Monterey, where accompanied by an additional certificate signed by the competent veterinary authorities in Mexico.2. The certificate referred to in paragraph 1 second indent must attest that the equidae underwent a complement fixation test for dourine at a dilution of 1 in 10 on ............ (5) during the 10 days preceding despatch with negative results. Member States shall amend the measures they apply in respect of Mexico to bring them into line with this Decision. They shall inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 September 1995.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 56.(2) OJ No L 103, 6. 5. 1995, p. 40.(3) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 42.(4) OJ No L 157, 10. 6. 1992, p. 28.(5) Insert date. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;Mexico;United Mexican States;health certificate;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule;temporary admission;temporary export;temporary import,21 +24314,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1603/2002 of 9 September 2002 amending the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1535/2002 of 28 August 2002 derogating from Council Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops, as regards the area payments for certain arable crops and the payments for set-aside for the marketing year 2002/03 to producers in certain regions of Germany. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 of 17 May 1999 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1038/2001(2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas:(1) Under Regulation (EC) No 1535/2002(3) Germany may, in respect of the marketing year 2002/03, make an advance payment of up to 50 % of the area payments for cereals, including the supplement for durum wheat, and up to 50 % of the payments for set-aside to producers in the regions, listed in the Annex to the Regulation, which were hit by floods in August 2002.(2) In the light of developments in certain parts of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Schleswig-Holstein, and taking into account the budgetary situation, Germany should be authorised to make advance area payments for cereals and set-aside in respect of the marketing year 2002/03 for additional areas of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Sachsen-Anhalt before 16 November 2002 and should no longer be authorised to do so in the case of certain areas of Schleswig-Holstein.(3) The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1535/2002 should accordingly be amended.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1535/2002 is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 September 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 12.(2) OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 16.(3) OJ L 231, 29.8.2002, p. 36.ANNEX""ANNEXGERMANYBrandenburg (Landkreise: Elbe-Elster, Havelland, Prignitz, Ostprignitz-Ruppin)Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Landkreise: Parchim, Nordwestmecklenburg, Güstrow, Demmin, Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Ludwigslust)Niedersachsen (Landkreise: Gifhorn, Göttingen, Goslar, Helmstedt, Northeim, Osterode am Harz, Peine, Wolfenbüttel, Region Hannover, Diepholz, Hameln-Pyrmont, Hildesheim, Holzminden, Nienburg/Weser, Schaumburg, Celle, Cuxhaven, Harburg, Lüchow-Dannenberg, Lüneburg, Osterholz, Rothenburg/Wümme, Soltau-Fallingbostel, Stade, Uelzen, Verden; Kreisfreie Städte: Braunschweig, Salzgitter, Wolfsburg)Sachsen (gesamtes Bundesland)Sachsen-Anhalt (Landkreise: Stendal, Jerichower-Land, Köthen, Bördekreis, Schönebeck, Ohrekreis, Anhalt-Zerbst, Wittenberg, Bernburg, Bitterfeld, Halberstadt, Quedlinburg, Wernigerode, Salzwedel, Aschersleben-Staßfurt; Kreisfreie Städte: Magdeburg, Dessau)Thüringen (Landkreis: Altenburger Land)"" +",set-aside;abandonment premium;premium for cessation of production;producer group;producers' organisation;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;regions of Germany;seed flax;flax seed;linseed;oleaginous plant;oil seed;cereals;aid per hectare;per hectare aid;regional aid;aid for regional development;aid to less-favoured regions,21 +16486,"Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 130i (1) and (2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions (3),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189b of the Treaty (4), in the light of the joint text approved by the Conciliation Committee on 23 September 1997,Whereas Article 1 (3) of Decision No 1110/94/EC (5) stipulates that not later than 30 June 1996 the European Parliament and the Council shall review the maximum overall amount for Community financial participation in the fourth framework programme with the possibility of increasing it;Whereas the 1996 annual report on the research and technology development activities of the European Union considers the state of implementation of the fourth framework programme during its first year, demonstrating that available funds in 1995 have been fully committed and that a very high level of interest has been expressed by the research community and industry; whereas this has made it impossible to support some high quality projects;Whereas the financial perspective of the European Union allows for only limited supplementary funding of the research framework programme;Whereas assurances have been given by the Commission that the financial supplement, as decided upon, will in any case be limited by the ceiling of heading 3 of the current financial perspective set out in the interinstitutional agreement of 29 October 1993 on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (6), without prejudice to the other priorities in that heading, such as, for example, trans European networks;Whereas, in order to ensure that research efforts should continue to contribute to the competitiveness of European industry at international level, to the quality of life and to sustainable development, it is appropriate to decide upon further funding for certain specific programmes,. 1. The maximum overall amount for Community financial participation in the fourth framework programme is hereby increased by ECU 115 million, to be allocated to certain specific programmes of the first activity of the fourth framework programme as set out in Annex I.2. Decision No 1110/94/EC is hereby amended as follows:- the first subparagraph of Article 1 (3) shall be replaced by the following:'The maximum overall amount for Community financial participation in the fourth framework programme shall be ECU 11 879 million. Of this, ECU 5 449 million shall be for the period 1994 to 1996 and ECU 6 430 million for the period 1997 to 1998.`,- Annex I shall be replaced by the text in Annex II to this Decision.. Done at Brussels, 1 December 1997.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. M. GIL-ROBLESFor the CouncilThe PresidentJ.-C. JUNCKER(1) OJ C 115, 19. 4. 1996, p. 1 andOJ C 70, 6. 3. 1997, p. 20.(2) OJ C 212, 22. 7. 1996, p. 24.(3) OJ C 337, 11. 11. 1996, p. 55.(4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 June 1996 (OJ C 198, 8. 7. 1996, p. 27), Council common position of 27 January 1997 (OJ C 111, 9. 4. 1997, p. 88), Decision of the European Parliament of 13 March 1997 (OJ C 115, 14. 4. 1997, p. 135), Decision of the European Parliament of 21 October 1997 and Council Decision of 10 November 1997.(5) OJ L 126, 18. 5. 1994, p. 1. Decision as amended by Decision No 616/96/EC (OJ L 86, 4. 4. 1996, p. 69).(6) OJ C 331, 7. 12. 1993, p. 1.ANNEX I>TABLE>ANNEX II'ANNEX IFOURTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (1994 to 1998) AMOUNTS AND BREAKDOWN>TABLE>>TABLE>(1) Of which ECU 639 million for the operational budget of the JRC.(2) Of which ECU 96 million for programmed scientific and technical support activities suited to a competitive approach.(3) Apart from the funds allocated to the third activity, an average of 1 % of the total budget of the fourth framework programme will be allocated to dissemination and optimization of results in the framework of the first activity. Close coordination of dissemination and optimization activities carried out under the specific programmes of the first activity with those carried out under the third activity will be ensured.(4) Of which ECU 40 million for ad hoc scientific and technical support to other Community policies which will be allocated on a competitive basis.(5) Environment-related research projects will also be conducted within several other lines of the first activity, in particular in the field of industrial technologies, energy and transport.` +",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;distribution of aid;research and development;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;technological change;adaptation to technical progress;digital revolution;technical progress;technological development;technological progress;testing;experiment;industrial testing;pilot experiment;test,21 +42820,"Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 877/2013 of 27 June 2013 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 473/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common provisions for monitoring and assessing draft budgetary plans and ensuring the correction of excessive deficit of the Member States in the euro area. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 473/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2013 on common provisions for monitoring and assessing draft budgetary plans and ensuring the correction of excessive deficit of the Member States in the euro area (1), and in particular Article 10(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EU) No 473/2013 sets up a closer monitoring for Member States whose currency is the euro in excessive deficit procedure by means of additional reporting requirements aiming at ensuring prevention and early correction of any deviations from the Council recommendations or decisions to give notice to correct the excessive deficit.(2) Such monitoring complements the existing reporting obligations set out in Article 3(4)(a) and Article 5(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97 of 7 July 1997 on speeding up and clarifying the implementation of the excessive deficit procedure (2) which require that a Member State in excessive deficit procedure subject to a Council recommendation made in accordance with Article 126(7) of the Treaty or a notice made in accordance with Article 126(9) of the Treaty shall report to the Council and the Commission on action taken to correct the excessive deficit. This report shall include the targets for government expenditure and revenue and for the discretionary measures on both the expenditure and the revenue side consistent with the Council’s recommendation, as well as information on the measures taken and the nature of those envisaged to achieve the targets.(3) Regulation (EU) No 473/2013 complements this initial reporting requirement by requiring a more frequent reporting from Member States whose currency is the euro which are in excessive deficit. The latter will have to report to the Commission and to the Economic and Financial Committee (EFC) every six months if subject to a Council recommendation made in accordance with Article 126(7) and every three months if subject to a Council decision to give notice in accordance with Article 126(9) TFEU on the action taken to correct the excessive deficit. The reporting should contain, for the general government and its sub-sectors, the in-year budgetary execution, the budgetary impact of discretionary measures taken on both the expenditure and the revenue side, targets for the government expenditure and revenues and information on the measures adopted and the nature of those envisaged to achieve the targets. This more frequent reporting will help the Commission and the EFC to continuously monitor whether the Member State concerned is on track to correct its excessive deficit.(4) According to Article 10(3) of Regulation (EU) No 473/2013, the content of this additional reporting is to be specified by the Commission. This delegated act provides a clear framework for the information to be reported by Member States whose currency is the euro and which are subject to an excessive deficit procedure. The reporting established by this delegated Regulation will provide a structured and harmonised view of the budgetary situation of the Member States concerned. The report should contain annual and quarterly data in order to provide details on the on-going correction. Data should be reported on a cash and accrual basis (according to the European System of National Accounts ESA) in order to allow a better understanding of the dynamics of the budgetary situation. Given that an excessive deficit procedure can be open on the basis of non-compliance with either or both the deficit and the debt-to-GDP Treaty reference values, the evolution of the main components of the general government deficit and debt developments should be reported.(5) Actual data reported under this delegated act should be consistent with data reported to Eurostat in the context of the excessive deficit procedure,. Subject matterThis Regulation lays down specifications concerning the content of the reports that may be requested by the Commission from Member States whose currency is the euro which are subject to an excessive deficit procedure. Structure and content of the reporting1.   The reports referred to in Article 1 shall have the following structure:— Actual balances, debt developments, and updated budgetary plans for the period of correction for the general government and its sub-sectors;— Description and quantification of the fiscal strategy in nominal and structural terms (cyclical component of the balance, net of one-off and temporary measures) to correct the excessive deficit by the deadline set by the Council in the view of the latest Council recommendation or decision to give notice in accordance with Article 126(7) or Article 126(9) TFEU, including detailed information on budgetary measures planned or already taken to achieve these targets and their budgetary impact.2.   The reports shall include tables as indicated in the Annex to this Regulation. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in the Member States in accordance with the Treaties.. Done at Brussels, 27 June 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 140, 27.5.2013, p. 11.(2)  OJ L 209, 2.8.1997, p. 6.ANNEXTables to be included in the reports to be submitted in accordance with Article 10(3) of Regulation (EU) No 473/2013 on common provisions for monitoring and assessing draft budgetary plans and ensuring the correction of excessive deficit of the Member States in the euro areaNB: In tables below, Year t corresponds to the year of submission of the report. Reporting for the items indicated in bold is compulsory. The conceptual framework agreed in the context of Council Directive 2011/85/EU (1) should be implemented.Table 1aIn-year quarterly budgetary execution on cash basis (3)for the general government and its sub-sectors (4)EUR millions Year t (2)Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Overall balance by sub-sector (6-7)1.2.3.4.5.For each sub-sector (please indicate which)6.Of which (indicative list)Taxes, of which:Direct TaxesIndirect taxes, of which:VATSocial contributionsSalesOther current revenueCapital revenueInflows from operations in financial instruments7.Of which (indicative list)Purchase of goods and servicesCompensation of employeesInterestSubsidiesSocial benefitsOther current expenditureCapital transfers payableCapital investmentsOutflows from operations in financial instrumentsTable 1bIn-year quarterly budgetary execution and prospects in accordance with ESA standards and seasonally non-adjusted (6)for the general government and its sub-sectorsThe data of budgetary execution provided in Table 1a and 1b should be consistent; a reconciliation table showing the methodology of transition between the two tables should be communicated.EUR millions ESA code Year t (5)Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Net lending (+)/net borrowing (–)1.2. Central government3. State government4. Local government5. Social security fundsFor the general government (voluntary for the sub-sectors)6.Of whichTaxes on production and imports D.2Current taxes on income, wealth, etc. D.5Capital taxes D.91Social contributions D.61Property income D.4Other (7)7.Of whichCompensation of employees D.1Intermediate consumption P.2Social payments D.62, D.632 (8)Interest expenditure D.41Subsidies D.3Gross fixed capital formation (6) P.51Capital transfers D.9Other (9)8.Table 1cAnnual budgetary targets in accordance with ESA standards for the general government and its sub-sectorsESA Code Year t – 1 Year t Year t + … (11)Net lending(+)/net borrowing (–) by sub-sector (% GDP)1.2.3.4.5.General government (S.13) (% GDP)6.7.8.9.10.rate of change rate of change rate of change11.12.contributions:— labour— capital— total factor productivity% potential GDP % potential GDP % potential GDP13.14.15.14.15.Table 2Targets for the expenditure and revenues of the general government (S.13) in accordance with ESA standards% GDP ESA Code Year t – 1 Year t Year t + 1 Year t + … (14)1. (= table 1c. 6)Of which1.1.1.2.1.3.1.4.1.5.1.6.p.m.: Tax burden2. (= table 1c.7)Of which2.1.2.2.2.3.of which:2.4.2.5.2.6.2.7.2.8.Table 3aBudgetary measures adopted and envisaged by the general government and its sub-sectors on both the expenditure and the revenue side to achieve the targets presented in Table 2Expected budgetary impact of measures adopted and envisaged (22)List of measures Detailed description (23) Target (Expenditure/Revenue) Accounting principle (24) Adoption Status Incremental budgetary impact (EUR million) on yeart – 1 t t + 1 t + 2 t + (21)TOTALTable 3bIn-year quarterly reporting on the budgetary impact of the measures presented in Table 3aList of measures (25) In-year reporting for measures having an effect on year t (choose one of the alternatives below) (26) Expected annual budgetary impact for year tQuarterly observed budgetary impact (EUR million) (27) Cumulative observed budgetary impact since the start of the year (EUR million)Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4TOTALTable 4General government (S.13) debt developments and prospectsYear t – 1 Year t Year t + … (28)ESA Code % GDP % GDP % GDP1. (= Table 1b.8 for the general government)2.Contributions to changes in gross debt3. (= Table 1c. 9)4. (= Table 1c.8)5.of which:— Differences between cash and accruals (30)— Net accumulation of financial assets (31)of which:— Privatisation proceeds— Valuation effects and other (32)p.m.: Implicit interest rate on debt (33)(%)Other relevant variables6. Liquid financial assets (34)7.8. Debt amortization (existing bonds) since the end of the previous year9. Percentage of debt denominated in foreign currency (%)10. Average maturity (years)11. (= Table 1c row 11)(1)  OJ L 306, 23.11.2011, p. 41.(2)  The reporting is mandatory up to the current quarter included. If the data for the current quarter is not available, please provide latest available monthly data, indicating which month it corresponds to. For the overall balance of the general government, please provide the information until the latest available quarter (i.e. q-1). The normal quality assurance and revision policy should apply.(3)  Equivalent figures from public accounting may be provided if cash-based data are not available; please specify the accounting basis used to fill all the information provided in this table.(4)  Corresponding to the reporting to be provided in accordance with Article 3(2) of Directive 2011/85/EU.(5)  The reporting shall span until the end of the current Year t; quarterly prospects are not binding and reported as estimates (possibly subject to revisions) for informational and monitoring purposes.(6)  For the general government, the items labelled with ‘(a)’ are to be additionally provided in seasonally-adjusted terms; if it cannot be provided by the national authorities, the seasonal adjustment will be performed by Eurostat, in liaison with the Member State concerned.(7)  P.11 + P.12 + P.131 + D.39rec + D.7rec + D.9rec (other than D.91rec).(8)  Under ESA95: D6311_D63121_D63131pay; in ESA2010 D632pay.(9)  D.29pay + D.4pay (other than D.41pay) + D.5pay + D.7pay + P.52 + P.53 + K.2 + D.8.(10)  As defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 479/2009 (OJ L 145, 10.6.2009, p. 1).(11)  Following the request from the Commission to activate the reporting requirements provided for by Article 10(3) of Regulation (EU) No 473/2013, the reporting starts from the year of the opening of the excessive deficit procedure in accordance with Article 126(6) TFEU, and spans until the excessive deficit is planned to be corrected, in accordance with the deadline set by the Council recommendation in accordance with Article 126(7) TFEU or decision to give notice in accordance with Article 126(9) TFEU.(12)  The primary balance is calculated as (B.9, item 8) plus (D.41, item 9).(13)  A plus sign means deficit-reducing measures.(14)  Following the request from the Commission to activate the reporting requirements provided for by Article 10(3) of Regulation (EU) No 473/2013, the reporting starts from the year of the opening of the excessive deficit procedure in accordance with Article 126(6) TFEU, and spans until the excessive deficit is planned to be corrected, in accordance with the deadline set by the Council Recommendation in accordance with Article 126(7) TFEU or decision to give notice in accordance with Article 126(9) TFEU.(15)  P.11 + P.12 + P.131 + D.39rec + D.7rec + D.9rec (other than D.91rec).(16)  Including those collected by the EU and including an adjustment for uncollected taxes and social contributions D.995), if appropriate.(17)(18)  Includes cash benefits (D.621 and D.624) and in kind benefits (D.631) related to unemployment benefits.(19)  D.29 + D.4 (other than D.41) + D.5 + D.7 + P.52 + P.53 + K.2 + D.8.(20)  In ESA2010: D.62, D.632.(21)  Year when the excessive deficit is planned to be corrected, in accordance with the deadline set by the Council recommendation in accordance with Article 126(7) TFEU or decisions to give notice in accordance with Article 126(9) TFEU.(22)  Only measures sufficiently detailed and credibly announced should be reported.(23)  Including reporting on which sub-sector is taking the measure.(24)  By default, the impact of the measures will be reported on accrual basis, but, if impossible and reporting is in cash, it should be indicated explicitly. The impact is to be recorded in incremental terms – as opposed to levels – compared to the previous year’s baseline projection. Simple permanent measures should be recorded as having an effect of +/– X in the year(s) they are introduced and zero otherwise (the overall impact on the level of revenues or expenditures must not cancel out). If the impact of a measure varies over time, only the incremental impact should be recorded in the table. By their nature, one-off measures should be always recorded as having an effect of +/–X in the year of the first budgetary impact and –/+ X in the following year, i.e. the overall impact on the level of revenues or expenditures in two consecutive years must be zero.(25)  Select the measures reported in Table 3a which have a budgetary impact in year t.(26)  Filling one of the two alternatives is mandatory: quarterly reporting (estimates possibly subject to revisions) at least until the current quarter and/or sum of the observed budgetary impact until the current date.(27)  Indicate for each quarter whether the data reported corresponds to observed data; the reporting is mandatory up to the current quarter included.(28)  Following the request from the Commission to activate the reporting requirements provided for by Article 10(3) of Regulation (EU) No 473/2013, the reporting starts from the year of the opening of the excessive deficit procedure in accordance with Article 126(6) TFEU, and spans until the excessive deficit is planned to be corrected, in accordance with the deadline set by the Council recommendation in accordance with Article 126(7) TFEU or decision to give notice in accordance with Article 126(9) TFEU.(29)  As defined in Regulation (EC) No 479/2009.(30)  The differences concerning interest expenditure, other expenditure and revenue could be distinguished when relevant or in case the debt-to-GDP ratio is above the reference value.(31)  Liquid assets (currency), government securities, assets on third countries, government controlled enterprises and the difference between quoted and non-quoted assets could be distinguished when relevant or in case the debt-to-GDP ratio is above the reference value.(32)  Changes due to exchange rate movements, and operation in secondary market could be distinguished when relevant or in case the debt-to-GDP ratio is above the reference value.(33)  Proxied by interest expenditure divided by the debt level of the previous year.(34)  Liquid assets are here defined as AF.1, AF.2, AF.3 (consolidated for general government, i.e. netting out financial positions between government entities), A.F511, AF.52 (only if quoted in stock exchange). +",budgetary control;development plan;development planning;development programme;development project;report;economic recession;deterioration of the economy;economic crisis;economic depression;budget deficit;EU control;Community control;European Union control;public debt;government debt;national debt;economic reform;change of economic system;participating country;in country,21 +887,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2618/88 of 23 August 1988 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on citric acid falling within CN code 2918 14 00, originating in Indonesia, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3635/87 apply. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3635/87 of 17 November 1987 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1988 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), and in particular Article 16 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Articles 1 and 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 3635/87, suspension of customs duties shall be accorded to each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III, other than those listed in column 4 of Annex I, within the framework of the preferential tariff ceiling fixed in column 9 of Annex I;Whereas , as provided for in Article 14 of that Regulation, as soon as the individual ceilings in question are reached at Community level, the levying of customs duties on imports of the products in question originating in each of the countries and territories concerned may at any time be re-established;Whereas, in the case of citric acid, falling within CN code 2918 14 00, the individual ceiling was fixed at 300 000 ECU;Whereas, on 5 August 1988, imports of these products into the Community originating in Indonesia reached the ceiling in question after being charged thereagainst;Whereas it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties in respect of the products in question against Indonesia,. As from 27 August 1988, the levying of customs duties, suspended pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 3635/87, shall be re-established on imports into the Community of the following products originating in Indonesia:1.2.3 // // // // Order No // CN code // Description // // // // 10.0210 // 2918 14 00 // Citric acid // // // This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 August 1988.For the CommissionStanley CLINTON DAVISMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 350, 12. 12. 1987, p. 1. +",Indonesia;Republic of Indonesia;restoration of customs duties;restoration of customs tariff;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;organic acid;acetate;acetic acid;acrylic acid;alcohol acid;aromatic acid;citric acid;ester;fatty acid;formic acid;oxalic acid;phthalic acid;salicylic acid,21 +2370,"83/293/EEC: Commission Decision of 31 May 1983 correcting the Commission Decision of 19 May 1983 amending for the second time Decision 82/827/EEC concerning certain measures of protection against classical swine fever and the Commission Decision of 19 May 1983 establishing second modification of Decision 83/216/EEC concerning certain measures of protection against classical swine fever. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as last amended by Directive 82/893/EEC (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas by its two Decisions of 19 May 1983 the Commission reinforced the measures of protection against classical swine fever for live pigs coming from certain areas of the Netherlands and the Federal Republic of Germany;Whereas, as a result of errors, the Dutch version of Article 1 of Decision 83/261/EEC of 19 May 1983 (3) amending for the second time Decision 82/827/EEC (4) and the Dutch, Danish and Greek versions of Article 1 of Decision 83/262/EEC of 19 May 1983 (5) amending for the second time Decision 83/216/EEC (6) do not correspond with those presented to the Standing Veterinary Committee for its opinion; whereas it is necessary therefore to correct the Decisions in question,. In Article 1 of the Dutch version of the Commission Decision of 19 May 1983 amending for the second time Decision 82/827/EEC concerning certain measures of protection against classical swine fever, 'levende fok- en gebruiksvarkens' is replaced by 'levende varkens'. Article 1 of the Dutch, Danish and Greek versions of the Commission Decision of 19 May 1983 establishing second modification of Decision 83/216/EEC concerning certain measures of protection against classical swine fever is hereby corrected as follows:1. In the Dutch version, 'levende fok- en gebruiksvarkens' is replaced by 'levende varkens'.2. In the Danish version, 'levende avlssvin og brugssvin' is replaced by 'levende svin'.3. In the Greek version, 'zónton choíron ektrofís kai apódosis ' is replaced by 'zónton choíron.' This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 May 1983.For the CommissionPoul DALSAGERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.(2) OJ No L 378, 31. 12. 1983, p. 57.(3) OJ No L 143, 2. 6. 1983, p. 46.(4) OJ No L 347, 7. 12. 1982, p. 25.(5) OJ No L 143, 2. 6. 1983, p. 48.(6) OJ No L 121, 7. 5. 1983, p. 21. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;regions of Germany;regions of the Netherlands;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier,21 +24426,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1745/2002 of 30 September 2002 reducing, for the 2002/2003 marketing year, the guaranteed quantity under the production quotas scheme for the sugar sector and the presumed maximum supply needs of sugar refineries under the preferential import arrangements. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector(1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 680/2002(2), and in particular Article 10(6) and Article 39(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 10(3) and (4) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 laying down that the guaranteed quantity under production quotas should be reduced before 1 October each marketing year if the forecasts for the year in question show an exportable balance (attracting a refund) greater than the maximum laid down by the Agriculture Agreement concluded under Article 300(2) of the Treaty.(2) The forecasts for the 2002/2003 marketing year indicate an exportable balance exceeding the maximum laid down by the Agreement for that year. It is therefore necessary to fix the difference by which this guaranteed quantity is to be reduced and then to divide it up between sugar, isoglucose and inulin syrup on the one hand and the production regions concerned on the other, using the coefficients established for this purpose.(3) In accordance with Article 10(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001, each Member State must then allocate the difference to which it is subject among the producer undertakings established on its territory on the basis of the existing ratio between their A and B quotas for the product in question and the basic quantity A and the basic quantity B for the Member State for this product.(4) Article 39(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 lays down that a reduction in the guaranteed quantity also necessitates a reduction in the presumed maximum raw sugar needs of Community refineries for the marketing year in question. It is therefore necessary to fix the corresponding reduction for these presumed maximum needs and to allocate it among the Member States concerned.(5) The time limits by which the Member States must establish the reduction applying to each producer undertaking on their territory and communicate the relevant data should be fixed.(6) The Management Committee for Sugar has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. 1. Pursuant to Article 10(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001, the guaranteed quantity under production quotas in the sugar sector shall be reduced by 862475 tonnes, in white sugar equivalent, for the 2002/2003 marketing year.2. The reduction referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allocated by product and by region in accordance with Annex I.Once reduced, the basic quantities used to allocate the production quotas to producer undertakings for the 2002/2003 marketing year shall be those set out in Annex II.3. The Member States shall establish before 1 November 2002 the specific reduction for each producer undertaking to which a production quota for the 2002/2003 marketing year has been assigned, and also each undertaking's A and B quotas adjusted in accordance with this reduction.4. The Member States shall inform the Commission of the reductions and adjusted A and B quotas for each producer undertaking established on their territory no later than 15 November 2002. 1. Pursuant to Article 39(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001, the presumed maximum supply needs of Community refineries shall be reduced by 12588,2 tonnes, in white sugar equivalent, for the 2002/2003 marketing year.2. The reduction referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allocated among the Member States in accordance with Annex III. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 178, 30.6.2001, p. 1.(2) OJ L 104, 20.4.2002, p. 26.ANNEX IAllocation by product and region of the reduction in the guaranteed quantity1. Basic quantities A>TABLE>2. Basic quantities B>TABLE>ANNEX IIBasic quantities used to allocate the A and B production quotas after reduction of the guaranteed quantity1. Basic quantities A>TABLE>2. Basic quantities B>TABLE>ANNEX IIIBreakdown by Member State of the reduction in maximum presumed refinery supply needs, in tonnes of white sugar>TABLE> +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;sugar industry;sugar manufacture;sugar refinery;supply;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;EU production;Community production;European Union production;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;sugar;fructose;fruit sugar,21 +42922,"Regulation (EU) No 1021/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 October 2013 amending Directives 1999/4/EC and 2000/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directives 2001/111/EC, 2001/113/EC and 2001/114/EC as regards the powers to be conferred on the Commission Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 43(2) and 114(1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (2),Whereas:(1) Directive 1999/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 relating to coffee extracts and chicory extracts (3), Directive 2000/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 June 2000 relating to cocoa and chocolate products intended for human consumption (4), Council Directive 2001/111/EC of 20 December 2001 relating to certain sugars intended for human consumption (5), Council Directive 2001/113/EC of 20 December 2001 relating to fruit jams, jellies and marmalades and sweetened chestnut purée intended for human consumption (6) and Council Directive 2001/114/EC of 20 December 2001 relating to certain partly or wholly dehydrated preserved milk for human consumption (7) confer powers on the Commission in order to implement some of the provisions of those Directives. Those powers have been exercised in accordance with the procedures laid down in Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (8). It is appropriate, following the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, to align that conferral of powers to Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).(2) In particular, Directives 2000/36/EC, 2001/111/EC, 2001/113/EC and 2001/114/EC confer powers on the Commission to adopt measures necessary for the implementation of those Directives relating to adaptation to technical progress. Such measures are currently subject to the regulatory procedure with scrutiny in the case of Directive 2000/36/EC, and to the regulatory procedure in the case of Directives 2001/111/EC, 2001/113/EC and 2001/114/EC. It is appropriate, following the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, to align that conferral of powers to Article 290 TFEU and the scope of those powers should be reviewed.(3) The Annexes to Directives 2000/36/EC, 2001/111/EC and 2001/113/EC contain technical elements which might have to be adapted or updated in order to take account of developments in relevant international standards. However, Directives 2000/36/EC and 2001/111/EC do not confer on the Commission appropriate powers to promptly amend the Annexes thereto in order to take account of such developments. Therefore, in order to ensure the consistent implementation of Directives 2000/36/EC and 2001/111/EC, additional powers to amend Sections C and D of Annex I to Directive 2000/36/EC and Part B of the Annex to Directive 2001/111/EC should be delegated to the Commission to take account of developments in relevant international standards. Furthermore, Directive 2001/113/EC confers on the Commission powers to bring that Directive into line with developments in relevant international standards in accordance with the regulatory procedure. It is appropriate, following the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, to align that conferral of powers to Article 290 TFEU and the scope of those powers should be reviewed.(4) Therefore, in order to take account of technical progress and developments in relevant international standards, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the following: amending Sections C and D of Annex I to Directive 2000/36/EC; amending Part B of the Annex to Directive 2001/111/EC; and amending Annex II and Part B of Annex III to Directive 2001/113/EC. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.(5) Following the adoption of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (9), which applies to all stages of production, processing and distribution of food and feed at Union and national level, general Union provisions on foodstuffs apply directly to the products covered by Directives 1999/4/EC, 2000/36/EC, 2001/111/EC, 2001/113/EC and 2001/114/EC. It is therefore no longer necessary for the Commission to have the powers to align the provisions of those Directives to the general Union provisions on foodstuffs. The provisions conferring such powers should therefore be deleted.(6) This Regulation is limited to aligning the existing conferral of powers on the Commission under Directives 1999/4/EC, 2000/36/EC, 2001/111/EC, 2001/113/EC and 2001/114/EC to Article 290 TFEU and, where appropriate, to reviewing the scope of those powers. Since it remains the case that the objectives of those Directives cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve its objectives.(7) Directives 1999/4/EC, 2000/36/EC, 2001/111/EC, 2001/113/EC and 2001/114/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) Since the amendments made to Directives 1999/4/EC, 2000/36/EC, 2001/111/EC, 2001/113/EC and 2001/114/EC concern Commission powers only, they do not need to be transposed by the Member States,. Amendments to Directive 1999/4/ECArticles 4 and 5 of Directive 1999/4/EC are deleted. Amendments to Directive 2000/36/ECDirective 2000/36/EC is hereby amended as follows:(1) Article 5 is replaced by the following:(2) Article 6 is replaced by the following: Amendments to Directive 2001/111/ECDirective 2001/111/EC is hereby amended as follows:(1) Article 4 is replaced by the following:(2) Article 5 is replaced by the following: Amendments to Directive 2001/113/ECDirective 2001/113/EC is hereby amended as follows:(1) Article 5 is replaced by the following:(2) Article 6 is replaced by the following: Amendments to Directive 2001/114/ECArticles 5 and 6 of Directive 2001/114/EC are deleted. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 9 October 2013.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentM. SCHULZFor the CouncilThe PresidentV. LEŠKEVIČIUS(1)  OJ C 229, 31.7.2012, p. 143.(2)  Position of the European Parliament of 11 September 2013 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and decision of the Council of 26 September 2013.(3)  OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 26.(4)  OJ L 197, 3.8.2000, p. 19.(5)  OJ L 10, 12.1.2002, p. 53.(6)  OJ L 10, 12.1.2002, p. 67.(7)  OJ L 15, 17.1.2002, p. 19.(8)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.(9)  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1. +",power of implementation;delegation of power;delegation of competence;delegation of signature;technical specification;specification;international standard;ISO standard;European Commission;CEC;Commission of the European Communities;EC Commission;EU Commission;technological change;adaptation to technical progress;digital revolution;technical progress;technological development;technological progress;powers of the institutions (EU);powers of the EC Institutions,21 +19566,"Council Regulation (EC) No 2793/1999 of 17 December 1999 on certain procedures for applying the Trade, Development and Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of South Africa. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Council has concluded a Trade, Development and Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of South Africa, hereinafter referred to as ""the Agreement"", and decided by Decision 1999/753/EC(1) that the Agreement enters into force provisionally on 1 January 2000;(2) The tariff preferences provided in the Agreement are applicable to products originating in the Republic of South Africa in accordance with Protocol 1 of the Agreement;(3) It is necessary to lay down the procedures for applying certain provisions of the Agreement;(4) The preferential rates of duty to be applied by the Community under the Agreement should normally be calculated on the basis of the conventional rate of duty in the Common Customs Tariff for the products concerned; they should, however, be calculated from the autonomous rate of duty where no conventional rate is given for the products concerned or where the autonomous rate is lower than the conventional rate; whereas it is unnecessary to include in the coverage of this Regulation products for which the Common Customs Tariff duty is free; the calculation must in no case be based on duties applied under conventional or autonomous tariff quotas;(5) The Agreement stipulates that certain products originating in the Republic of South Africa may be imported into the Community, within the limits of tariff quotas, at a reduced or a zero rate of customs duty; the Agreement specifies the products eligible for those tariff measures, their volumes and duties; the most suitable method for managing the tariff quota for products of CN code ex 0406 is based on import licences and should be carried out by the Commission; the other tariff quotas should be managed, as a rule, on a first-come first-served basis in accordance with Articles 308a to 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code(2);(6) Amendments to the Combined Nomenclature and Taric codes and adaptations arising from the conclusion of agreements, protocols or exchanges of letters between the Community and the Republic of South Africa do not involve changes of substance; in the interest of simplicity, provision should therefore be made for the Commission, assisted by the Customs Code Committee, to take the measures necessary for the implementation of this Regulation, in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers of the Commission(3);(7) In the interest of combating fraud, provisions should be made to submit preferential imports into the Community to surveillance,. 1. For the application of preferential duty under the Agreement, the expression ""duty effectively applied"" shall be taken to mean either:- the lowest rate of duty appearing in column 3 or 4, taking into account the periods of application mentioned or referred to in that column, of the second part of Annex I of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff(4), or- the GSP rate according to Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2820/98 of 21 December 1998 applying a multiannual scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period 1 July 1999 to 31 December 2001(5),whichever is the lower. However, the expression ""duty effectively applied"" shall not be taken to refer to a duty set up within the framework of a tariff quota under Article 26 of the Treaty or under Annex 7 of Regulation (EC) No 2658/87.2. For the purposes of the Annex to this Regulation, the term ""MFN"" shall be taken to mean the lowest rate of duty appearing in column 3 or 4, taking into account the periods of application mentioned or referred to in that column, of the second part of Annex I of Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87.3. Subject to paragraph 4, the final rate of preferential duty calculated in accordance with this Regulation shall be rounded down to the first decimal place.4. Where the result of calculating the rate of preferential duty in application of paragraph 3 is one of the following, the preferential rate shall be considered a full exemption:- 1 % or less in the case of ad valorem duties, or- EUR 0,5 or less per individual euro amount in the case of specific duties. 1. The customs duties on the products listed in the Annex, originating in the Republic of South Africa, shall be reduced to the levels provided in the Annex and within the limits of the tariff quotas specified in that Annex, without prejudice to Article 8.2. These tariff quotas shall be managed in accordance with Articles 308a to 308c of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93.3. The reductions of tariff quota duty referred to in the Annex are expressed as a percentage of the customs duties effectively applied to South African goods, as defined in Article 1(1) on the day of provisional entry into force of the Agreement. The Commission shall open an annual duty-free tariff quota for cheese and curd of CN codes 0406 10 20, 0406 10 80, 0406 20 90, 0406 30 10, 0406 30 31, 0406 30 39, 0406 30 90, 0406 40 90, 0406 90 01, 0406 90 21, 0406 90 50, 0406 90 69, 0406 90 78, 0406 90 86, 0406 90 87, 0406 90 88, 0406 90 93 and 0406 90 99 originating in the Republic of South Africa. The initial annual volume of this tariff quota shall be 5000 tonnes. An annual growth factor of 5 % shall apply to this volume. The resulting figure shall be rounded up to the next complete unit. After the first year, the tariff quotas referred to in Article 2 shall be increased each year by the percentage specified as the annual growth factor in the Annex. The resulting figure shall be rounded up to the next complete unit. Without prejudice to Articles 2 to 4, the amendments and technical adaptations of this Regulation made necessary by amendments to the Combined Nomenclature and Taric codes or arising from the conclusion of agreements, protocols or exchanges of letters between the Community and the Republic of South Africa, shall be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the management procedure set out in Article 6(2). 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Customs Code Committee, hereinafter referred to as ""the Committee"".2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. 1. Products put into free circulation with the benefit of the preferential rates provided under the Agreement, other than those covered by Article 2, shall be subject to surveillance. The Commission in consultation with the Member States shall decide the products to which this surveillance applies.2. Article 308d of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 shall apply.3. The Member States and the Commission shall cooperate closely to ensure that this measure is complied with. The tariff quota referred to at order number 09.1825 in the Annex shall be opened for the first time from the entry into force of the EC/RSA agreement on wines and spirits. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from the date of entry into force of the Agreement(6).This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentK. HEMILÄ(1) OJ L 311, 4.12.1999, p. 1.(2) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 502/1999 (OJ L 65, 12.3.1999, p. 1).(3) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.(4) OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2261/98 (OJ L 292, 30.10.1998, p. 1).(5) OJ L 357, 30.12.1998, p. 1.(6) The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council.ANNEXPRODUCTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2Notwithstanding the rules for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature, the wording for the description of the products is to be considered as having no more than an indicative value, the preferential scheme being determined, within the context of this Annex, by the coverage of the CN codes as they exist at the time of adoption of the current regulation. Where ex CN codes are indicated, the preferential scheme is to be determined by application of the CN code and corresponding description taken together.>TABLE> +",floriculture;flower;flower-growing;fruit;fruit juice;fruit juice concentrate;ferrous metal;cooperation agreement;South Africa;Ciskei;Republic of South Africa;South African Republic;Transkei;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;preferential agreement;preferential trade agreement;sparkling wine;semi-sparkling wine,21 +17769,"Council Regulation (EC) No 60/98 of 19 December 1997 laying down, for 1998, certain measures for the conservation and management of fishery resources applicable to vessels flying the flag of the Russian Federation. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, in accordance with Article 124 of the 1994 Act of Accession, fisheries agreements concluded by the Kingdom of Sweden with third countries are managed by the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 3 of the agreement on fisheries of 11 December 1992 concluded between the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden and the Government of the Russian Federation, the Community, on behalf of the Kingdom of Sweden, held consultations with the Russian Federation concerning their mutual fishing rights for 1998;Whereas, in the course of these consultations, the delegations agreed to recommend to their respective authorities that certain catch quotas for 1998 should be fixed for the vessels of the other Party;Whereas the necessary measures should be taken to implement, for 1998, the results of the consultations held with the Russian Federation;Whereas it is for the Council to lay down the specific conditions under which catches by vessels flying the flag of the Russian Federation must be taken;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the relevant control measures provided for by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (2);Whereas Article 3(2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1381/87 of 20 May 1987 establishing detailed rules concerning the marking and documentation of fishing vessels (3) provides that all vessels with chilled or refrigerated sea-water tanks are to keep on board a document certified by a competent authority and indicating the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres at 10-centimetre intervals;Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1998,. 1. From 1 January to 31 December 1998, vessels flying the flag of the Russian Federation are hereby authorized to fish for the species listed in Annex I, within the geographical and quantitative limits laid down therein and in accordance with this Regulation, in the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone of the Member States in the Baltic Sea.2. Fishing authorized under paragraph 1 shall be limited to those parts of the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone lying seawards of 12-nautical-miles from the baselines from which the fishing zones of Member States are measured.3. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, unavoidable by-catches of a species for which no quota is established in a zone shall be permitted within the limits fixed in the conservation measures in force in the zone concerned.4. By-catches in a given zone of a species for which a quota is established in that zone shall be counted against the quota concerned. 1. Vessels fishing within the quotas fixed in Article 1 shall comply with the conservation and control measures and all other provisions governing fishing in the zones referred to in that Article.2. Vessels shall keep a log-book in which the information set out in Annex II shall be entered.3. Vessels shall transmit to the Commission, in accordance with the rules laid down in Annex III, the information set out in that Annex.4. Those vessels which have chilled or refrigerated sea-water tanks shall keep on board a document certified by a competent authority and indicating the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres at 10-centimetre intervals.5. The registration letters and numbers of the vessels must be clearly marked on the bow of each vessel on both sides. 1. Vessels fishing for the species listed in Annex I must hold a licence and special fishing permit issued by the Commission on behalf of the Community and must observe the conditions as established by that licence and special fishing permit.The Russian authorities shall notify the Commission of the name and characteristics of the vessels for which licences and special fishing permits may be issued.2. The Commission shall issue the licences and special fishing permits referred to in paragraph 1 to all vessels for which a licence and special fishing permit is required by the Russian authorities.Requests for amendments to the list of vessels issued with a licence and a special fishing permit may be made at any time and shall be processed expeditiously.3. When an application for a licence and a special fishing permit is submitted to the Commission, the following information must be supplied:(a) name of vessel;(b) registration number;(c) external identification letters and numbers;(d) port of registration;(e) name and address of the owner or charterer;(f) gross tonnage and overall length;(g) engine power;(h) call sign and radio frequency;(i) intended method of fishing;(j) intended area of fishing;(k) species for which it is intended to fish;(l) period for which a licence and a special fishing permit are requested.4. Licences and special fishing permits shall be issued provided that the number of licences and special fishing permits valid at any time during a given month or year does not exceed the amounts mentioned in Annex I.5. Each licence and special fishing permit shall be valid for one vessel only. Where two or more vessels are taking part in the same fishing operation, each vessel must be in possession of a licence and special fishing permit.6. Licences and special fishing permits may be cancelled with a view to the issue of new licences and special fishing permits. Such cancellations shall take effect on the day before the date of issue of the new licences and special fishing permits by the Commission. New licences and special fishing permits shall take effect from their date of issue.7. Licences and special fishing permits shall be wholly or partially withdrawn before the date of expiry if the respective quotas fixed in Article 1 have been exhausted.8. Licences and special fishing permits shall be withdrawn in the event of any failure to meet the obligations laid down in this Regulation.9. For a period not exceeding 12 months, no licence and special fishing permit shall be issued for any vessel in respect of which the obligations laid down in this Regulation have not been met.10. The Commission shall submit, on behalf of the Community, to the Russian authorities the names and characteristics of Russian vessels which will not be authorized to fish in the Community's fishing zone for the ensuing month(s) as a consequence of an infringement of Community rules. Vessels authorized to fish on 31 December may continue fishing as from the beginning of the following year until the lists of vessels permitted to fish during the year in question are submitted to, and approved by, the Commission on behalf of the Community. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1) OJ L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2205/97 (OJ L 304, 7. 11. 1997, p. 1).(3) OJ L 132, 21. 5. 1987, p. 9.ANNEX ICatch quotas allocated to the Russian Federation for 1998>TABLE>ANNEX IIWhen fishing within the 200-nautical-mile zone off the coasts of the Member States of the Community which is covered by Community rules on fisheries, the following details are to be entered in the log-book immediately after the following events:1. After each haul:1.1. the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught;1.2. the date and the time of the haul;1.3. the geographical position in which the catches were made;1.4. the fishing method used.2. After each transhipment to or from another vessel:2.1. the indication 'received from` or 'transferred to`;2.2. the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught;2.3. the name, external identification letters and numbers of the vessel to or from which the transhipment occurred;2.4. transhipment of cod is not allowed.3. After each landing in a port of the Community:3.1. name of the port;3.2. the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species landed.4. After each transmission of information, via the relevant Swedish Authorities, to the European Commission:4.1. date and time of the transmission;4.2. type of message: IN, OUT, or TWO WEEKS;4.3. in the case of radio transmission: name of the radio station.ANNEX III1. The information to be transmitted to the Commission via the relevant Swedish Authorities and the timetable for its transmission is as follows:1.1. On each occasion the vessel enters the 200-nautical-mile zone off the coasts of the Member States of the Community which is covered by Community rules on fisheries:(a) the information specified under 1.4;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish in the hold;(c) the date and ICES division within which the master intends to commence fishing.Where the fishing operations necessitate more than one entry into the zone on a given day, one communication shall suffice on first entry.1.2. On each occasion the vessel leaves the zone referred to under 1.1:(a) the information specified under 1.4;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish in the hold;(c) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission:(d) the ICES division in which the catches were taken;(e) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species transferred to and/or from other vessels since the vessel entered the zone and the identification of the vessel to which the transfer was made.Where the fishing operations necessitate more than one entry into the zone referred to under 1.1 on any given day, one single communication on the last exit shall suffice.1.3. At fourteen-day intervals, commencing on the fourteenth day after the vessel first enters the zone referred to under 1.1:(a) the information specified under 1.4;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(c) the ICES division in which the catches were made.1.4. (a) The name, call sign, external identification letters and numbers of the vessel;(b) the licence number if the vessel is under licence;(c) identification of the type of message (IN/OUT/TWO WEEKS);(d) the date, time and geographical position of the vessel.2.1. The information specified under point 1 shall be transmitted to the Commission of the European Communities in Brussels (telex 24189 FISEU-B) via one of the radio stations listed under point 3 and in the form specified under point 4.2.2. If it is impossible for reasons of force majeure for the message to be transmitted by the vessel, it may be transmitted on the vessel's behalf by another vessel.3. >TABLE>4. Form of the communicationsThe information specified under point 1 shall contain the following elements which shall be given in the following order:- name of vessel;- call sign;- external identification letters and numbers;- indication of the type of message according to the following code:- message when entering the zone referred to under 1.1: 'IN`,- message when leaving the zone referred to under 1.1: 'OUT`,- two weeks message: 'TWO WEEKS`;- the date, time and geographical position;- the date on which fishing is expected to commence;- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish in the hold, using the code mentioned in point 5;- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish caught since the previous transmission, using the code mentioned in point 5;- the ICES division/sub-areas in which the catches were made;- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species transferred to and/or from other vessels since the previous transmission;- the name and call sign of the vessel to and/or from which the transfer was made.5. The code to be used to indicate the species on board as mentioned in point 4:COD - Cod (Gadus morhua),SAL - Salmon (Salmo salar),HER - Herring (Clupea harengus),SPR - Sprat (Sprattus sprattus),OTH - Other +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;Russia;Russian Federation,21 +5349,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1012/2011 of 11 October 2011 establishing a prohibition of fishing for common sole in VIIIa and VIIIb by vessels flying the flag of Belgium. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 57/2011 of 18 January 2011 fixing for 2011 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in EU waters and, for EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters (2), lays down quotas for 2011.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2011.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2011 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 October 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 24, 27.1.2011, p. 1.ANNEXNo 39/T&QMember State BelgiumStock SOL/8AB.Species Common sole (Solea solea)Zone VIIIa and VIIIbDate 13.8.2011 +",France;French Republic;Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +12783,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 324/94 of 11 February 1994 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2175/92 laying down detailed rules for the application of specific measures for the supply of processed fruit and vegetable products to the Canary Islands. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 of 15 July 1992 concerning specific measures for the Canary Islands with regard to certain agricultural products (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1974/93 (2) and in particularArticle 3(4) thereof,Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2175/92 (3), as amended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2023/93 (4), lays down detailed rules for the application of the specific measures for the supply of processed fruit and vegetable products to the Canary Islands, in particular the forecast supply balance fixing the quantities qualifying for the specific measure during the period from July 1993 to June 1994; whereas the quantities fixed for a certain number of products are on the verge of being totally used; whereas it is therefore necessary to increase the quantities of certain products for the current marketing year on the basis of the observed needs of the market in the Canary Islands;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2175/92 is hereby replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day of following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 February 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 13.(2) OJ No L 180, 23. 7. 1993, p. 26.(3) OJ No L 217, 31. 7. 1992, p. 67.(4) OJ No L 184, 27. 7. 1993, p. 13.ANNEX'ANNEX IForecast supply balance covering processed fruit and vegetable products for the Canary Islands over the period 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994""(tonnes)"""" ID=""1"">Part I""> ID=""1"">2007 99> ID=""2"">Preparations other than homogenized, containing fruit other than citrus fruit> ID=""3"">1 750""> ID=""1"">Part II""> ID=""1"">2008> ID=""2"">Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included:""> ID=""1"">2008 20> ID=""2""> Pineapples> ID=""3"">2 400""> ID=""1"">2008 30> ID=""2""> Citrus fruit> ID=""3"">500""> ID=""1"">2008 40> ID=""2""> Pears> ID=""3"">1 600""> ID=""1"">2008 50> ID=""2""> Apricots> ID=""3"">220""> ID=""1"">2008 70> ID=""2""> Peaches> ID=""3"">7 600""> ID=""1"">2008 80> ID=""2""> Strawberries> ID=""3"">100""> ID=""2""> Other, including mixtures other than those of subheading 2008 19:""> ID=""1"">2008 92> ID=""2""> Mixtures> ID=""3"">1 650""> ID=""1"">2008 99> ID=""2""> Other than palm hearts and mixtures> ID=""3"">650 14 720'""> +",supply;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;Canary Islands;Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands,21 +4927,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 528/2009 of 18 June 2009 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of June 2009 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 of 14 May 2007 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas in the poultrymeat sector (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products.(2) The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of June 2009 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2009 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged under Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2009 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 June 2009.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 June 2009.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 125, 15.5.2007, p. 9.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.7.2009-30.9.2009P1 09.4067 1,996875P2 09.4068 3,853812P3 09.4069 0,881057P4 09.4070 18,867924 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;poultrymeat,21 +34738,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1296/2007 of 5 November 2007 establishing a prohibition of fishing for cod in Skagerrak by vessels flying the flag of Sweden. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 41/2007 of 21 December 2006 fixing for 2007 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2007.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2007.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2007 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 November 2007.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 865/2007 (OJ L 192, 24.7.2007, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11), as corrected by OJ L 36, 8.2.2007, p. 6.(3)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2007, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 898/2007 (OJ L 196, 28.7.2007, p. 22).ANNEXNo 66Member State SwedenStock COD/03AN.Species Cod (Gadus morhua)Zone SkagerrakDate 22.10.2007 +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +12435,"94/625/EC: Commission Decision of 29 June 1994 on the adoption of the single programming document for Community structural assistance in the region of Flevoland concerned by Objective 1 in the Netherlands (Only the Dutch text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2082/93 (2), and in particular Article 10 (1) last subparagraph thereof,After consultation of the Advisory Committee on the Development and Conversion of Regions, the Committee referred to in Article 124 of the Treaty, the Management Committee on Agricultural Structures and Rural Development and the Standing Management Committee on Fisheries Structures,Whereas the programming procedure for structural assistance under Objective 1 is defined in Article 8 (4) to (7) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2081/93 (4); whereas, however, the last subparagraph of Article 5 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 foresees that in order to simplify and to speed up programming procedures, Member States may submit in a single programming document the information required for the regional development plan referred to in Article 8 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 and the information required at Article 14 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88; whereas Article 10 (1) last subparagraph of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 foresees that in that case the Commission adopts a single decision in a single document covering the points referred to in Article 8 (3) and the assistance from the Funds referred to in the last subparagraph of Article 14 (3);Whereas the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands submitted to the Commission on 3 November 1993 the single programming document referred to in Article 5 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 for the region of Flevoland; whereas this document contains the elements referred to in Article 8 (4) and (7) and in Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88;Whereas the single programming document submitted by the Member State includes a description of the priorities selected and the applications for assistance from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF), Guidance Section, the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG), as well as an indication of the planned use of the assistance available from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the other financial instruments in implementing the single programming document;Whereas, in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, the Commission is charged with ensuring, within the framework of the partnership, coordination and consistency between assistance from the Funds and assistance provided by the EIB and the other financial instruments, including the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) and the other actions for structural purposes;Whereas the EIB has been involved in the drawing up of the single programming document in accordance with the provisions of Article 8 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, applicable by analogy in the establishment of the single programming document; whereas it has declared itself prepared to contribute to the implementation of this document on the basis of the forecast loan packages shown in this Decision and in conformity with its statutory provisions;Whereas Article 2 second subparagraph of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1866/90 of 2 July 1990 on arrangements for using the ecu for the purpose of the budgetary management of the Structural Funds (5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 402/94 (6), stipulates that in the Commission decisions approving a single programming document, the Community assistance available for the entire period and the annual breakdown thereof shall be set out in ecus at prices for the year in which each decision is taken and shall be subject to indexation; whereas this annual breakdown must be compatible with the progressive increase in the commitment appropriations shown in Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88; whereas indexation is based on a single rate per year, corresponding to the rates applied annually to budget appropriations on the basis of the mechanism for the technical adjustment of the financial perspectives;Whereas Article 1 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Regional Development Fund (7), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2083/93 (8), defines the measures for which the ERDF may provide financial support, referring specifically to the measures eligible pursuant to Objective 1;Whereas Article 1 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (9), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2084/93 (10), defines the measures for which the ESF may provide financial support;Whereas Article 1 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the EAGGF Guidance Section (11), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2085/93 (12), defines the measures for which the EAGGF Guidance Section may provide financial support for the implementation of measures pursuant to Objective 1;Whereas Article 1 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2080/93 of 20 July 1993 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the Financial Instrument of Fisheries Guidance (13), defines the measures for which the FIFG may provide financial support;Whereas the single programming document has been established in agreement with the Member State concerned through the partnership defined in Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88;Whereas certain measures planned under this single programming document include the part-financing of aid schemes which have not been approved by the Commission; whereas the financial commitments should be reduced by the amounts corresponding to the said measures until the aid schemes are approved by the Commission;Whereas the present assistance satisfies the conditions laid down in Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, and so should be implemented by means of an integrated approach involving finance from more than one Fund and the FIFG;Whereas Article 1 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (14), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 610/90 (15), states that the legal commitments entered into for measures extending over more than one financial year must contain a time limit for implementation which must be specified to the recipient in due form when the aid is granted;Whereas all the other conditions laid down for the grant of aid from the ERDF, the ESF, the EAGGF, Guidance Section, and the FIFG, have been complied with,. The single programming document for Community structural assistance in the region of Flevoland covered by Objective 1, covering the period 1 January 1994 to 31 December 1999, is hereby approved. The single programming document includes the following essential information:(a) a statement of the main priorities for joint action, their specific quantified objectives, an appraisal of their expected impact and their consistency with economic, social and regional policies in Flevoland;the main priorities are:1. Business development;2. Tourism;3. Agriculture and Rural development;4. Fisheries;5. Human Resources Development;6. Commercial Infrastructure;7. Transport Infrastructure;8. Research and Development;9. Technical assistance;(b) the assistance from the Structural Funds and the FIFG as referred to in Article 4;(c) the detailed provisions for implementing the single programming document comprising:- the procedures for monitoring and evaluation,- the financial implementation provisions,- the rules for compliance with Community policies;(d) the procedures for verifying additionality and an initial evaluation of the latter;(e) the arrangements for associating the environmental authorities with the implementation of the single programming document. For the purpose of indexation, the annual breakdown of the global maximal allocation foreseen for the assistance from the Structural Funds and the FIFG is as follows:""ECU million (1994 prices) """" ID=""1"">1994 > ID=""2"">20 ""> ID=""1"">1995 > ID=""2"">22 ""> ID=""1"">1996 > ID=""2"">24 ""> ID=""1"">1997 > ID=""2"">26 ""> ID=""1"">1998 > ID=""2"">28 ""> ID=""1"">1999 > ID=""2"">30 ""> ID=""1"">Total > ID=""2"">150""> The assistance from the Structural Funds and the FIFG granted to the single programming document amounts to a maximum of ECU 150 million.The procedure for granting the financial assistance, including the financial contribution from the Funds to the various priorities and measures which the single programming document comprises, is set out in the financing plan annexed to this Decision (16).The national financial contribution as indicated in the financing plan may be met in part by Community loans from the European Investment Bank and other types of loans. In indicative terms, EIB loans could reach ECU 80 million. 1. The breakdown among the Structural Funds and the FIFG of the total Community assistance available is as follows:- ERDFECU 80,0 million- ESFECU 40,0 million- EAGGF, Guidance SectionECU 21,5 million- FIFGECU 8,5 million.2. The budgetary commitment for the first instalment is as follows:- ERDFECU 14,3 million- ESFECU 3,2 million- EAGGF, Guidance SectionECU 1,9 million- FIFGECU 0,6 million.Commitments of subsequent instalments will be based on the financing plan for the single programming document and on progress in its implementation. The breakdown among the Structural Funds and the FIFG and the procedure for the grant of the assistance may be altered subsequently, subject to the availability of funds and the budgetary rules, in the light of reprogramming decided according to the procedure laid down in Article 25 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88. This Decision is without prejudice to the Commission's position on the aid schemes under the priority 'Business Development'. In accordance with Articles 92 and 93 of the Treaty, the aid schemes must be approved by the Commission and hence the financial commitments shall be reduced by the amounts corresponding to the said measures until the aid schemes are approved by the Commission. The Community aid concerns expenditure on operations under the single programming document which, in the Member State concerned, are the subject of legally binding commitments and for which the requisite finance has been specifically allocated no later than 31 December 1999. The final date for taking account of expenditure on these measures is 31 December 2001. The single programming document shall be implemented in accordance with Community law, and in particular Articles 7, 30, 48, 52 and 59 of the EC Treaty and the Community directives on the coordination of procedures for the award of contracts. 0This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.. Done at Brussels, 29 June 1994.For the CommissionBruce MILLANMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 374, 31. 12. 1988, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 193, 31. 7. 1993, p. 20.(3) OJ No L 185, 15. 7. 1988, p. 9.(4) OJ No L 193, 31. 7. 1993, p. 5.(5) OJ No L 170, 3. 7. 1990, p. 36.(6) OJ No L 54, 25. 2. 1994, p. 9.(7) OJ No L 374, 31. 12. 1988, p. 15.(8) OJ No L 193, 31. 7. 1993, p. 34.(9) OJ No L 374, 31. 12. 1988, p. 21.(10) OJ No L 193, 31. 7. 1993, p. 39.(11) OJ No L 374, 31. 12. 1988, p. 25.(12) OJ No L 193, 31. 7. 1993, p. 44.(13) OJ No L 193, 31. 7. 1993, p. 1.(14) OJ No L 356, 31. 12. 1977, p. 1.(15) OJ No L 70, 16. 3. 1990, p. 1.(16) Annex not published in the Official Journal. +",EU financial instrument;Community financial instrument;European Union financial instrument;European Union's financial instrument;financial instrument of the European Union;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;regional planning;inter-regional planning;regional management;regional plan;regional programming;territorial planning;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;Structural Funds;reform of the structural funds,21 +43821,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 105/2014 of 23 January 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for skates and rays in EU waters of IIa and IV by vessels flying the flag of Belgium. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 39/2013 of 21 January 2013 fixing for 2013 the fishing opportunities available to EU vessels for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are not subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2013.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2013.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2013 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 January 2014.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 23, 25.1.2013, p. 1.ANNEXNo 86/TQ39Member State BelgiumStock SRX/2AC4-CSpecies Skates and rays (Rajiformes)Zone EU waters of IIa and IVDate 17.12.2013 +",Norwegian Sea;North Sea;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +2388,"98/536/EC: Commission Decision of 3 September 1998 establishing the list of national reference laboratories for the detection of residues (notified under document number C(1998) 2487)(Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April 1996 on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products and repealing Directives 85/358/EEC and 86/469/EEC and Decisions 89/187/EEC and 91/664/EEC (1), and in particular Article 14(1) thereof,Whereas Article 14(1) of Directive 96/23/EC stipulates that at least one national reference laboratory is to be designated in each Member State for the detection of certain substances and residues so that each residue or group of residues is not assigned to more than one national reference laboratory; whereas in this connection, until 31 December 2000 the Member States may continue to entrust testing for the same residue or residue group to several national laboratories which they designated prior to the date of adoption of that Directive;Whereas Article 14(1) of Directive 96/23/EC lays down the tasks of such national reference laboratories for the detection of residues and provides that the Commission is to draw up the list of such national reference laboratories;Whereas the Annex to this Decision must be reviewed by 31 December 2000 at the latest;Whereas, for reasons of legal clarity, certain provisions of Commission Decision 93/257/EEC of 15 April 1993 laying down the reference methods and the list of national reference laboratories for detecting residues (2) should be repealed;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The national reference laboratories for the detection of residues designated pursuant to Article 14 of Directive 96/23/EC shall be as listed in the Annex hereto. Article 4 of Decision 93/257/EEC and the Annex thereto are hereby repealed. This Decision shall be reviewed by 31 December 2000 at the latest. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 September 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 125, 23. 5. 1996, p. 10.(2) OJ L 118, 14. 5. 1993, p. 75.ANNEX>TABLE> +",human nutrition;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;waste;refuse;residue;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,21 +977,"78/78/EEC: Commission Decision of 23 December 1977 concerning certain detailed rules for Directive 64/432/EEC in respect of foot-and-mouth disease. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as last amended by Directive 77/98/EEC (2), and in particular the first and last paragraphs of Article 4b thereof,Whereas Article 4b, in order not to compromise the health level already reached by some Member States, authorizes those where certain conditions exist, and which, in particular, do not allow vaccinated animals on their territory to impose, for a period to be determined by the procedure of the Standing Veterinary Committee, particular health conditions on the introduction of animals into their territory;Whereas animals born after the beginning of this period offer, as far as foot-and-mouth disease is concerned, the maximum guarantees, in particular for Member States which are free of this disease and which do not permit vaccination on their territory;Whereas the aforementioned period must afford sufficient health guarantees; whereas a period of one year could be considered satisfactory;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The period laid down in the first paragraph of Article 4b of Directive 64/432/EEC during which Member States no longer officially allow vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease on their territory shall be one year. Animals born after the period referred to in Article 1 may be traded within the Community subject to the conditions laid down in Article 4b (A) (1) of the said Directive. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 December 1977.For the CommissionFinn GUNDELACHVice-President(1)  OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.(2)  OJ No L 26, 31. 1. 1977, p. 81. +",health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;vaccination;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade;foot-and-mouth disease,21 +36821,"Directive 2009/78/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on stands for two-wheel motor vehicles (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (2),Whereas:(1) Council Directive 93/31/EEC of 14 June 1993 on stands for two-wheel motor vehicles (3) has been substantially amended (4). In the interests of clarity and rationality the said Directive should be codified.(2) Directive 93/31/EEC is one of the separate Directives of the EC type-approval system provided for in Council Directive 92/61/EEC of 30 June 1992 relating to the type-approval of two or three-wheel motor vehicles as replaced by Directive 2002/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 March 2002 relating to the type-approval of two or three-wheel motor vehicles (5) and lays down technical prescriptions concerning the design and construction of two-wheel motor vehicles as regards their stands. These technical prescriptions concern the approximation of the laws of the Member States to allow for the EC type-approval procedure provided for in Directive 2002/24/EC to be applied in respect of each type of vehicle. Consequently the provisions laid down in Directive 2002/24/EC relating to vehicle systems, components and separate technical units apply to this Directive.(3) Since the objective of this Directive, namely the granting of EC component type-approval in respect of the stand for a type of two-wheel motor vehicle, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale and effects of the action, be better achieved at Community level, the Community may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.(4) This Directive should be without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States relating to the time-limits for transposition into national law and application of the Directives set out in Annex II, Part B,. This Directive shall apply to stands for all types of two-wheel motor vehicles as referred to in Article 1 of Directive 2002/24/EC. The procedure for the granting of EC component type-approval in respect of the stand for a type of two-wheel motor vehicle and the conditions governing the free movement of such vehicles shall be as laid down in Chapters II and III of Directive 2002/24/EC. The amendments necessary to adapt to technical progress the requirements of Annex I shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 18(2) of Directive 2002/24/EC. 1.   Member States may not, on grounds relating to stands:— refuse to grant EC type-approval for a type of two-wheel motor vehicle, or,— prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of two-wheel motor vehicles,if the stands of those vehicles comply with the requirements of this Directive.2.   Member States shall refuse to grant EC type-approval for any new type of two-wheel motor vehicle on grounds relating to stands if the requirements of this Directive are not fulfilled.3.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. Directive 93/31/EEC, as amended by the Directive listed in Annex II, Part A, is repealed, without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States relating to the time-limits for transposition into national law and application of the Directives set out in Annex II, Part B.References to the repealed Directive shall be construed as references to this Directive and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in Annex III. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2010. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 July 2009.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentH.-G. PÖTTERINGFor the CouncilThe PresidentE. ERLANDSSON(1)  OJ C 234, 30.9.2003, p. 20.(2)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 25 September 2007 (OJ C 219 E, 28.8.2008, p. 66) and Council Decision of 7 July 2009.(3)  OJ L 188, 29.7.1993, p. 19.(4)  See Annex II, Part A.(5)  OJ L 124, 9.5.2002, p. 1.ANNEX I1.   DEFINITIONSFor the purposes of this Directive:1.1. ‘stand’ means a device that is firmly attached to the vehicle and is able to maintain the vehicle in its vertical (or almost vertical) parking position when left unattended by its driver;1.2. ‘prop stand’ means a stand which, when extended or swung into the open position, supports the vehicle on one side only, while leaving both wheels in contact with the supporting surface;1.3. ‘centre stand’ means a stand which, when swung into the open position, supports the vehicle by providing one or several areas of contact between the vehicle and the supporting surface either side of the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle;1.4. ‘transverse tilt (tt)’ means the gradient, expressed as a percentage, of the actual supporting surface, the intersection of the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle and the supporting surface being perpendicular to the line of maximum gradient (figure 1);1.5. ‘longitudinal tilt (lt)’ means the gradient, expressed as a percentage, of the actual supporting surface, the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle being parallel to the line of maximum gradient (figure 2);1.6. ‘median longitudinal plane of the vehicle’ means the longitudinal plane of symmetry of the rear wheel of the vehicle.2.   GENERAL REQUIREMENTS2.1. All two-wheel vehicles shall be fitted with at least one stand in order to keep them steady when stationary (e.g. when parked) but not held in a static position by a person or external means. Twin-wheel vehicles need not be fitted with stands but must meet the requirements set out in point 6.2.2 when in a parking position (parking brake applied).2.2. The stand must be of either a prop or a centre type, or both.2.3. Where the stand swivels about the lower part of or below the vehicle the outer edge(s) of that stand must swing to the rear of the vehicle in order to attain the closed or travelling position.3.   SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS3.1.   Prop stands3.1.1. Prop stands must:3.1.1.1. be able to support the vehicle in such a way as to provide lateral stability whether the vehicle is on a horizontal supporting surface or on a slope in order to prevent its leaning further too easily (and in so doing rotating about the point of support provided by the prop stand) or moving too easily into a vertical position and beyond (and in so doing does not swing over to the side opposite the prop stand);3.1.1.2. be able to support the vehicle in such a way as to maintain stability when the vehicle is parked on a slope in accordance with point 6.2.2;3.1.1.3. be able to swing back automatically into the retracted or travelling position:3.1.1.3.1. when the vehicle returns to its normal (vertical) driving position;3.1.1.3.2. when the vehicle moves forward as a result of deliberate action by the driver;3.1.1.4. notwithstanding the requirements set out in point 3.1.1.3, be designed and constructed in such a way that they do not close automatically if the angle of lean is altered unexpectedly (for example, if the vehicle is pushed lightly by a third party or by a gust of wind arising from the passage of a vehicle):3.1.1.4.1. once in the extended or parking position;3.1.1.4.2. the vehicle being leaned in order to bring the outer extremity of the prop stand into contact with the ground;3.1.1.4.3. the vehicle being left unattended in its parking position.3.1.2. The requirements set out in point 3.1.1.3 do not apply if the vehicle is designed in such a way that it cannot be propelled by its engine when the prop stand is extended.3.2.   Centre stands3.2.1. Centre stands must:3.2.1.1. be able to support the vehicle with either one or both wheels in contact with the supporting surface or without any of the wheels being in contact with that surface in such a way as to confer stability on that vehicle:3.2.1.1.1. on a horizontal supporting surface;3.2.1.1.2. in a leaning position;3.2.1.1.3. on a slope in accordance with point 6.2.2;3.2.1.2. be able to fold backwards automatically into the retracted or travelling position:3.2.1.2.1. when the vehicle moves forward in such a way as to raise the centre stand from the supporting surface.3.2.2. The requirements set out in point 3.2.1.2 do not apply if the vehicle is designed in such a way that it cannot be propelled by its engine when the centre stand is extended.4.   OTHER REQUIREMENTS4.1. Moreover, vehicles may be fitted with a tell-tale that is clearly visible to the rider when seated in the driving position and which, when the ignition is switched on, lights up and remains so until the stand is in its retracted or travelling position.4.2. All stands shall be provided with a retention system which holds them in the retracted or travelling position. That system may consist of either:— two independent devices such as two separate springs or one spring and one retaining device such as a clip,— a single device which must be able to operate without failing for at least,— 10 000 normal-use cycles if the vehicle has been fitted with two stands,— 15 000 normal-use cycles if the vehicle is fitted with only one stand,5.   STABILITY TESTS5.1.   The following tests must be carried out in order to determine the capacity for holding the vehicle in a stable condition as specified in points 3 and 4.5.2.   State of the vehicle5.2.1. The vehicle must be submitted at its kerb mass.5.2.2. The tyres must be inflated to a pressure recommended by their manufacturer for that state.5.2.3. The transmission must be in neutral or, in the case of an automatic transmission, in the ‘parking’ position where such exists.5.2.4. If the vehicle is fitted with a parking brake, it must be applied.5.2.5. The steering shall be locked in position. If the steering is able to be locked when it is turned to either the left or the right the tests must be carried out in both positions.5.3.   Test pad5.3.1. A flat, horizontal pad having a hard surface that is dry and free from grains of sand may be used for the tests referred to in point 6.1.5.4.   Test equipment5.4.1. A parking platform must be used for the tests referred to in point 6.2.5.4.2. The parking platform must have a rigid, flat, rectangular surface which is able to support the vehicle without perceptible flexing.5.4.3. The surface of the parking platform must possess sufficient anti-skid properties to prevent the vehicle from sliding across the supporting surface during the tilt or lean tests.5.4.4. The parking platform shall be designed in such a way as to be able to assume at least the transverse tilt (tt) and the longitudinal tilt (lt) required by point 6.2.2.6.   TEST PROCEDURES6.1.   Stability on a horizontal supporting surface(test for point 3.1.1.4)6.1.1. With the vehicle on the test pad the prop stand is extended or moved into the parking position and the vehicle is brought to rest upon it.6.1.2. The vehicle is moved in order to increase by three degrees the angle formed by the median longitudinal plane and the supporting surface (by moving the vehicle towards the vertical).6.1.3. This movement must not cause the prop stand to return automatically to its retracted or travelling position.6.2.   Stability on an inclined surface(tests associated with points 3.1.1.1, 3.1.1.2, 3.2.1.1.2 and 3.2.1.1.3)6.2.1. The vehicle is placed on the parking platform with the prop stand and, separately, the centre stand in the extended or parking position and the vehicle is allowed to rest on the stand.6.2.2. The parking platform is shifted to its minimum transverse tilt (tt) and then, separately, to its minimum longitudinal tilt (lt) in accordance with the following table:Tilt Prop stand Centre standMoped Motorcycle Moped Motorcyclett (left and right) 5 % 6 % 6 % 8 %Downstream lt 5 % 6 % 6 % 8 %Upstream lt 6 % 8 % 12 % 14 %6.2.3. Where a vehicle on a tilted parking platform rests on the centre stand and just one wheel and may be maintained in that position with the centre stand and either the front or the rear wheel in contact with the supporting surface, the tests described above must be conducted solely with the vehicle resting on the centre stand and rear wheel provided that the other requirements set out in this point are met.6.2.4. The vehicle must remain stable when the parking platform is tilted by each of the required amounts and the above requirements have duly been met.6.2.5. Alternatively the parking platform may be tilted by the required amounts before the vehicle is moved into position.Figure 1aTransverse tiltFigure 1bTransverse tiltFigure 2Longitudinal tilt upstreamLongitudinal tilt downstreamAppendix 1Information document in respect of stands for a type of two-wheel motor vehicle(to be attached to the application for EC component type-approval where this is submitted separately from the application for EC vehicle type-approval)Order No (assigned by the applicant): …The application for EC component type-approval in respect of stands for a type of two-wheel motor vehicle must contain the information set out under the following points in Annex II to Directive 2002/24/EC:— Part 1, section A, points:— 0.1,— 0.2,— 0.4 to 0.6,— 2.1,— 2.1.1,— Part 1, section B, point:— 1.3.1.Appendix 2ANNEX IIPART ARepealed Directive with its amendment(referred to in Article 5)Council Directive 93/31/EEC (OJ L 188, 29.7.1993, p. 19).Commission Directive 2000/72/EC (OJ L 300, 29.11.2000, p. 18).PART BList of time-limits for transposition into national law and application(referred to in Article 5)Directive Time-limit for transposition Date of application93/31/EEC 14 December 1994 14 June 1995 (1)2000/72/EC 31 December 2001 1 January 2002 (2)(1)  In conformity with the third subparagraph of Article 4(1) of Directive 93/31/EEC:‘From the date mentioned in the first subparagraph Member States may not, for reasons connected with the stands, prohibit the initial entry into service of vehicles which conform to this Directive’.The said date is 14 December 1994; see the first subparagraph of Article 4(1) of Directive 93/31/EEC.(2)  In conformity with Article 2 of Directive 2000/72/EC:‘1.   With effect from 1 January 2002, Member States may not, on grounds relating to stands:— refuse to grant EC type-approval for a type of two-wheel motor vehicle, or,— prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of two-wheel motor vehicles,if the stands of those vehicles comply with the requirements of Directive 93/31/EEC, as amended by this Directive.2.   With effect from 1 July 2002, Member States shall refuse to grant EC type-approval for any new type of two-wheel motor vehicle on grounds relating to stands if the requirements of Directive 93/31/EEC, as amended by this Directive, are not fulfilled.’.ANNEX IIICORRELATION TABLEDirective 93/31/EEC Directive 2000/72/EC This DirectiveArticles 1, 2 and 3 Articles 1, 2 and 3Article 4(1) ��Article 2(1) Article 4(1)Article 2(2) Article 4(2)Article 4(2) Article 4(3)— Article 5— Article 6Article 5 Article 7Annex Annex IAppendix 1 Appendix 1Appendix 2 Appendix 2— Annex II— Annex III +",approval;COC;certificate of compliance;certificate of conformity;quality certificate;quality certification;marketing standard;grading;two-wheeled vehicle;bicycle;cycle;lightweight motorcycle;motorbike;motorcycle;scooter;technical standard;codification of EU law;codification of Community law;codification of European Union law;vehicle parts;automobile accessory,21 +20935,"2001/662/EC: Commission Decision of 7 August 2001 amending Decision 94/467/EC laying down health conditions for the transit of equidae from one third country to another in accordance with Article 9(1) of Council Directive 91/496/EEC (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 2482). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC(1), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC(2), and in particular Article 9(1)(c) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae(3) was last amended by Decision 2001/298/EC(4).(2) Commission Decision 92/260/EEC(5), as last amended by Decision 2001/619/EC(6), laid down the animal health conditions and veterinary certification for temporary admission of registered horses. This Decision requires among others a certain residence in the country of dispatch. The residence in Member States or certain listed third countries may however count for the calculation of the period considered, provided that at least the same health requirements are fulfilled.(3) Commission Decision 94/467/EC(7) laid down animal health conditions for the transit of equidae from one third country to another in accordance with Article 9(1) of Directive 91/496/EEC. The details of the animal health conditions refer to those laid down in Decision 92/260/EEC.(4) The current situation complicates unnecessarily the transit through Member States of certain equidae otherwise eligible for temporary admission or permanent imports into the Community. It is the purpose of this Decision to ease this transit for registered horses.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. A third paragraph is added to Article 1 of Decision 94/467/EC as follows: ""3. Derogating from the provisions in paragraph 2 and only in the case of registered horses, the list of countries in the third indent in paragraph (d) of Section III of the certificates A, B, C, D and E in Annex II to Decision 92/260/EEC shall be replaced by the list of third countries in Groups A to E in Annex I to Decision 92/260/EEC."" This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 August 2001.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56.(2) OJ L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 1.(3) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 42.(4) OJ L 102, 12.4.2001, p. 63.(5) OJ L 130, 15.5.1992, p. 67.(6) OJ L 215, 9.8.2001, p. 55.(7) OJ L 190, 26.7.1994, p. 28. +",health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;third country;transit;passenger transit;transit of goods;transport of animals;international transport;international traffic;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule,21 +28984,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1859/2004 of 27 October 2004 specifying the extent to which applications lodged in October 2004 for import certificates in respect of young male bovine animals for fattening may be accepted. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1202/2004 of 29 June 2004 opening and providing for the administration of an import tariff quota for young male bovine animals for fattening (1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005) (2), and in particular Article 1(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 1(3)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1202/2004 lays down the number of young male bovine animals which may be imported on special terms during the period from 1 October to 31 December 2004. The quantities covered by import licence applications submitted are such that applications may by accepted in full.(2) The quantities in respect of which licences may be applied for from 1 January 2005 should be fixed within the scope of the total quantity of 169 000 animals, conforming to Article 1(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1202/2004,. 1.   All applications for import certificates made in the month of October 2004 pursuant to Article 3(3), second subparagraph, third indent, of Regulation (EC) No 1202/2004 are hereby met in full.2.   The number of animals referred to in article 1(3)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1202/2004 is 71 820. This Regulation shall enter into force on 28 October 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 October 2004.For the CommissionJ. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZAgriculture Director-General(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 230, 30.6.2004, p. 19. +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;live animal;animal on the hoof;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;EU customs procedure;Community customs procedure;European Union customs procedure,21 +36388,"2009/106/EC: Commission Decision of 6 February 2009 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain hot-dipped metallic-coated iron or steel flat-rolled products originating in the People's Republic of China. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (the ‘basic Regulation’), and in particular Article 9 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:1.   PROCEDURE1.1.   Initiation of the proceeding(1) On 14 December 2007, the Commission initiated, by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2) (‘notice of initiation’), an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Community of certain hot-dipped metallic-coated iron or steel flat-rolled products, i.e.:— flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, plated or coated with zinc and/or with aluminium (excluding electrolytically plated or coated with zinc) normally declared within CN codes 7210 41 00, 7210 49 00, 7210 61 00, 7210 69 00, 7212 30 00, 7212 50 61 and 7212 50 69,— flat-rolled products of alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, plated or coated with zinc and/or aluminium (excluding of stainless steel, of silicon-electrical steel, of products not further worked than hot-rolled or cold-rolled (cold-reduced) and of products electrolytically plated or coated with zinc) normally declared within CN codes 7225 92 00 and ex 7225 99 00, and— flat-rolled products of alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, plated or coated with zinc and/or aluminium (excluding of stainless steel, of silicon-electrical steel, of high-speed steel, of products not further worked than hot-rolled or cold-rolled (cold-reduced) and of products electrolytically plated or coated with zinc) normally declared within CN codes 7226 99 30 and ex 7226 99 70,(2) The anti-dumping proceeding was initiated following a complaint lodged on 30 October 2007 by EUROFER (‘the complainant’) on behalf of producers representing a major proportion, in this case more than 25 %, of the total Community production of certain hot-dipped metallic-coated iron or steel flat-rolled products.1.2.   Parties concerned and verification visits(3) The Commission officially advised the exporting producers in the People's Republic of China (‘PRC’) and their association, the importers/users known to be concerned, the representatives of the exporting country concerned, producers in potential analogue countries and all known Community producers of the initiation of the proceeding. The interested parties were given the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing within the time limit set out in the notice of initiation.(4) In view of the high number of Chinese exporting producers, Community producers and importers, sampling was envisaged in the notice of initiation for the determination of dumping, in accordance with Article 17 of the basic Regulation.(5) In order to allow exporting producers in the PRC to submit a claim for market economy treatment (‘MET’) and/or individual treatment (‘IT’), if they so wished, the Commission sent claim forms to the exporting producers known to be concerned and to the authorities of the PRC.(6) The Commission sent questionnaires to all parties known to be concerned and received replies from seven sampled Chinese exporting producers, from six Community producers, from three importers, from seven Community users and one Brazilian producer (Brazil served as analogue country). Seven Community users associations also made their views known in writing. All parties who so requested within the time limit set and indicated that there were particular reasons why they should be heard were granted a hearing.(7) The Commission sought and verified all the information it deemed necessary for the purpose of MET and for the determination of dumping, resulting injury and Community interest. Verification visits were carried out at the premises of the following companies:(a) Community Industry producers:— Hellenic Steel Co., Thessaloniki, Greece,— Ilva SpA, Milano, Italy,— Salzgitter AG, Salzgitter, Germany,— Thyssenkrupp Steel AG, Duisburg, Germany.(b) Other Community producers:— Corus UK Ltd., Newport, United Kingdom,— ArcelorMittal Piombino S.p.A., Piombino, Italy.(c) Exporting producers in the PRC:— Changshu Xingdao Advanced Building Material Co., Changshu,— Changshu Everbright Material Technology Co., Changshu,— Bengang Steel Plates Co, Benxi,— BX Steel Posco Cold Rolled Sheet Co. Ltd., Benxi,— Angang Group International Trade Corporation, Anshan and its related company Angang Group Hong Kong Co., Ltd. in Hong Kong,— ANSC-TKS Galvanizing Co., Dallian,— International Economics & Trading Corporation WISCO, Wuhan and its related company Wugang Trading Co. Ltd. in Hong Kong.(d) Unrelated importers:— Duferco SA, Lugano, Switzerland.(8) In view of the need to establish a normal value for exporting producers in the PRC to which MET might not be granted, a verification to establish normal value on the basis of data from an analogue country, Brazil in this case, took place at the premises of the following company:(e) Producer in analogue country:— ArcelorMittal Vega, São Francisco do Sul, Brazil.1.3.   Investigation period(9) The investigation of dumping and injury covered the period from 1 December 2006 to 30 November 2007 (the ‘investigation period’ or ‘IP’). The examination of trends relevant for the assessment of injury covered the period from 1 January 2004 to the end of the IP (‘the period considered’).1.4.   Interim Report and subsequent procedure(10) On 15 September 2008 the Commission disclosed to interested parties an Interim Report setting out its provisional findings with respect to this proceeding, i.e. the fact that the investigation established provisionally the existence of dumping but not that of material injury and underlined the need to investigate further the aspect of possible threat of injury. On the basis of the provisional findings it was considered appropriate not to impose any provisional anti-dumping duty but to continue the investigation. All parties were given an opportunity to submit relevant evidence and comments on the provisional findings. The parties who so requested were also granted the opportunity to be heard. The Commission continued to seek and verify all information it deemed necessary for its definitive findings.2.   WITHDRAWAL OF THE COMPLAINT AND TERMINATION OF THE PROCEEDING(11) By a letter dated 11 December 2008 and addressed to the Commission, the complainant formally withdrew its complaint. According to the complainant, this withdrawal was prompted by the recent market turbulence. In view of these conditions the complainant does not want to pursue its case on volume-based threat of injury which was based on an analysis of historic data that no longer fully reflect the current market conditions. According to the complainant, it is preferable to respond in these circumstances to unfair injurious trade practices, should they occur, by way of a fresh case instead of this case which cannot fully address the totality of the issues that the Community industry must now face.(12) The complainant also argued that, taking into account the recent changes in the Chinese export stimuli plan, the Chinese exports will once again surge. In view of the above danger the complainant requested that the Commission actively monitor imports of the product concerned and be ready to open a new proceeding at short order. Finally, the complainant emphasized that it would be in the interest of China to closely monitor future exports of the product concerned ensuring responsible behaviour of Chinese exporters on the international steel market.(13) It should be noted that the current situation with respect to the product concerned both in the EC and in China is characterized by an unprecedented change of the fundamental economic considerations. While in these circumstances it is difficult to make reasoned assumptions as to the development of the market in the short to medium-term it would also seem that the economic situation is volatile and that the appearance of injurious dumping cannot be entirely excluded. It is therefore considered appropriate to monitor, in the near future, imports into the EC of the product concerned originating in the PRC. The monitoring period should not exceed 24 months from the publication of the termination of the present proceeding. The Commission does not rule out the opening of a new investigation concerning the same product if and when evidence is provided that points to injurious dumping, in line with the requirements set out in the relevant provisions of Article 5 of the basic Regulation.(14) In accordance with Article 9(1) of the basic Regulation, the proceeding may be terminated where the complaint is withdrawn unless such termination would not be in the Community interest.(15) In this respect it is noted that the above analysis of the current situation with respect to the product concerned and any possible new investigation in the future do not put into question the complainant's action to withdraw. Therefore, the Commission considered that the present proceeding should be terminated since the investigation had not brought to light any consideration showing that such termination would not be in the Community interest. Interested parties were informed accordingly and were given the opportunity to comment. However, no comments which could alter this decision were received.(16) The Commission therefore concludes that the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Community of certain hot-dipped metallic-coated iron or steel flat-rolled products originating in the PRC should be terminated without the imposition of anti-dumping measures,. The anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain hot-dipped metallic-coated iron or steel flat-rolled products i.e.:— flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, plated or coated with zinc and/or with aluminium (excluding electrolytically plated or coated with zinc) normally declared within CN codes 7210 41 00, 7210 49 00, 7210 61 00, 7210 69 00, 7212 30 00, 7212 50 61 and 7212 50 69,— flat-rolled products of alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, plated or coated with zinc and/or aluminium (excluding of stainless steel, of silicon-electrical steel, of products not further worked than hot-rolled or cold-rolled (cold-reduced) and of products electrolytically plated or coated with zinc) normally declared within CN codes 7225 92 00 and ex 7225 99 00, and— flat-rolled products of alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, plated or coated with zinc and/or aluminium (excluding of stainless steel, of silicon-electrical steel, of high-speed steel, of products not further worked than hot-rolled or cold-rolled (cold-reduced) and of products electrolytically plated or coated with zinc) normally declared within CN codes 7226 99 30 and ex 7226 99 70,originating in the People's Republic of China, is hereby terminated.. Done at Brussels, 6 February 2009.For the CommissionCatherine ASHTONMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1.(2)  OJ C 302, 14.12.2007, p. 24. +",import;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;plate;rolled product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;steel;alloy steel;crude steel;fine steel;rolled steel;stainless steel;structural steel;dumping;China;People’s Republic of China;iron,21 +23068,"2002/957/EC: Council Decision of 28 November 2002 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the amendment to the Annexes to the Agreement between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Whereas:(1) The Agreement between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products has been approved by Council Decision 97/132/EC(2).(2) Due to a difference in certification systems between the two Parties, the Parties have not notified each other of the completion of their respective procedures for ratification of the Agreement, as provided for in the second subparagraph of Article 18(1) thereof.(3) Therefore, the Agreement has not entered into force and until it does the Agreement is provisionally applied as agreed by the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters, attached to Council Decision 97/131/EC of 17 December 1996 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the provisional application of the Agreement between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products(3).(4) Certain amendments to the Annexes to the Agreement concerning certification and recognition of equivalence of certification systems for certain commodities are necessary before the two Parties can complete their respective procedures and notify each other of their completion and before the Agreement can enter into force.(5) The two Parties have confirmed their agreement in principle to the form of an Exchange of Letters and the determination of the sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animal and animal products.(6) The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters should be approved,. The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning amendments to the Annexes to the Agreement between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters, including the amendments to the Annexes to the Agreement, is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters in order to bind the Community. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Decision shall take effect on the date of publication.. Done at Brussels, 28 November 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Fischer Boel(1) Proposal of 16 September 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) OJ L 57, 26.2.1997, p. 4. Decision as amended by Decision 1999/837/EC (OJ L 332, 23.12.1999, p. 1).(3) OJ L 57, 26.2.1997, p. 1. +",approval;COC;certificate of compliance;certificate of conformity;quality certificate;quality certification;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;live animal;animal on the hoof;standard;national standard;New Zealand;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;trade agreement (EU);EC trade agreement,21 +14355,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1814/95 of 26 July 1995 on the issuing of import licences for bananas under the tariff quota for the third quarter of 1995. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 478/95 of 1 March 1995 on additional rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the tariff quota arrangements for imports of bananas into the Community and amending Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 (3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 702/95 (4), and in particular Article 4 (3) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1164/95 (6), lays down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community; whereas Regulation (EC) No 478/95 lays down additional rules for the application of the tariff quota arrangements laid down in Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 and amends Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93;Whereas Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1387/95 of 19 July 1995 on the issuing of import licences for bananas under the tariff quota for the third quarter of 1995 and on the submission of new applications (7) establishes the quantities available for new requests for third quarter 1995 tariff quota import licences; whereas Article 4 (3) of Regulation (EC) No 478/95 provides for the determination without delay of the quantities for which licences may be issued for products of the origin/s concerned;Whereas the Management Committee for bananas has not delivered its opinion within the time limit laid down by the chairman,. In respect of the new applications provided for in Article 4 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 478/95, import licences shall be issued under the tariff quota for the import of bananas, provided for in Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93, for the third quarter of 1995, for the quantity indicated in the new licence application. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission +",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country,21 +4863,"Council Decision of 9 October 2009 appointing Italian, Luxembourg and Maltese members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Social Security for Migrant Workers. ,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community (1), and in particular Article 82 thereof,Having regard to the lists of candidates submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member States,Whereas:(1) By its Decision of 30 March 2009 (2), the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Social Security for Migrant Workers for the period 30 March 2009 to 29 March 2011, with the exception of certain members including the Italian, Luxembourg and Maltese members and alternate members.(2) The Italian, Luxembourg and Maltese Governments have submitted nominations for a number of posts to be filled,. The following are hereby appointed members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Social Security for Migrant Workers for the period ending on 29 March 2011:GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVESCountry Members AlternatesItaly Ms Maria Grazia CATALDI Ms Enza AMATOLuxembourg Mr Claude EWEN Ms Mady KRIESTRADE UNION REPRESENTATIVESCountry Members AlternatesItaly Mr Michele ZERILLO Mr Enrico MORONILuxembourg Mr Eduardo DIAS Ms Tania MATIASMalta Ms Margaret MAGRIN Mr Terry GOSDENREPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYER'S ORGANISATIONSCountry Members AlternatesItaly Ms Paola ASTORRI Ms Elvira MASSIMIANOLuxembourg Mr François ENGELS Ms Fabienne LANG. Done at Luxembourg, 9 October 2009.For the CouncilThe PresidentÅ. TORSTENSSON(1)  OJ L 149, 5.7.1971, p. 2.(2)  OJ C 83, 7.4.2009, p. 19. +",Italy;Italian Republic;Luxembourg;Grand Duchy of Luxembourg;Malta;Gozo;Republic of Malta;social security;national insurance;social protection;migrant worker;emigrant worker;foreign labour;foreign worker;immigrant worker;advisory committee (EU);EC advisory committee;appointment of members;designation of members;resignation of members;term of office of members,21 +5140,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 649/2010 of 22 July 2010 fixing the export refunds on beef and veal. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (1), and in particular Article 164(2), final subparagraph, and Article 170 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 162(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 provides that the difference between prices on the world market for the products listed in Part XV of Annex I to that Regulation and prices for those products on the Union market may be covered by an export refund.(2) Given the present situation on the market in beef and veal, export refunds should therefore be set in accordance with the rules and criteria provided for in Articles 162 to 164 and 167 to 170 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.(3) Article 164(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 provides that the refund may vary according to destination, especially where the world market situation, the specific requirements of certain markets, or obligations resulting from agreements concluded in accordance with Article 300 of the Treaty make this necessary.(4) Refunds should be granted only on products that are allowed to move freely in the Union and that bear the health mark as provided for in Article 5(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (2). Those products must also satisfy the requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (3) and Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific rules for the organisation of official controls on products of animal origin intended for human consumption (4).(5) The conditions laid down in the third subparagraph of Article 7(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1359/2007 of 21 November 2007 laying down the conditions for granting special export refunds on certain cuts of boned meat of bovine animals (5) provide for a reduction of the special refund if the quantity of cuts of boned meat to be exported amounts to less than 95 %, but not less than 85 %, of the total weight of cuts produced by boning.(6) Commission Regulation (EU) No 338/2010 (6) should therefore be repealed and replaced by a new regulation.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. 1.   Export refunds as provided for in Article 164 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 shall be granted on the products and for the amounts set out in the Annex to this Regulation subject to the conditions provided for in paragraph 2 of this Article.2.   The products eligible for a refund under paragraph 1 must meet the relevant requirements of Regulations (EC) Nos 852/2004 and 853/2004, notably preparation in an approved establishment and compliance with the health marking requirements laid down in Annex I, Section I, Chapter III to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004. In the case referred to in the third subparagraph of Article 7(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1359/2007, the rate of the refund on products falling within product code 0201 30 00 9100 shall be reduced by EUR 7/100 kg. Regulation (EU) No 338/2010 is hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on 23 July 2010.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 July 2010.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55(3)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 206.(5)  OJ L 304, 22.11.2007, p. 21.(6)  OJ L 102, 23.4.2010, p. 29.ANNEXExport refunds on beef and veal applicable from 23 July 2010Product code Destination Unit of measurement Refunds0102 10 10 9140 B00 EUR/100 kg live weight 25,90102 10 30 9140 B00 EUR/100 kg live weight 25,90201 10 00 9110 (2) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 36,6B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 21,50201 10 00 9130 (2) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 48,8B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 28,70201 20 20 9110 (2) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 48,8B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 28,70201 20 30 9110 (2) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 36,6B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 21,50201 20 50 9110 (2) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 61,0B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 35,90201 20 50 9130 (2) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 36,6B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 21,50201 30 00 9050 US (4) EUR/100 kg net weight 6,5CA (5) EUR/100 kg net weight 6,50201 30 00 9060 (7) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 22,6B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 7,50201 30 00 9100 (3) (7) B04 EUR/100 kg net weight 84,7B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 49,8EG EUR/100 kg net weight 103,40201 30 00 9120 (3) (7) B04 EUR/100 kg net weight 50,8B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 29,9EG EUR/100 kg net weight 62,00202 10 00 9100 B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 16,3B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 5,40202 20 30 9000 B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 16,3B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 5,40202 20 50 9900 B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 16,3B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 5,40202 20 90 9100 B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 16,3B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 5,40202 30 90 9100 US (4) EUR/100 kg net weight 6,5CA (5) EUR/100 kg net weight 6,50202 30 90 9200 (7) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 22,6B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 7,51602 50 31 9125 (6) B00 EUR/100 kg net weight 23,31602 50 31 9325 (6) B00 EUR/100 kg net weight 20,71602 50 95 9125 (6) B00 EUR/100 kg net weight 23,31602 50 95 9325 (6) B00 EUR/100 kg net weight 20,7N.B.: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in the Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1).B00 : all destinations (third countries, other territories, victualling and destinations treated as exports from the Union).B02 : B04 and destination EG.B03 : Albania, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo (), Montenegro, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, stores and provisions (destinations referred to in Articles 33 and 42, and if appropriate in Article 41, of Commission Regulation (EC) No 612/2009 (OJ L 186, 17.7.2009, p. 1).B04 : Turkey, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Israel, West Bank/Gaza Strip, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, China, North Korea, Hong Kong, Sudan, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Cape Verde, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte-d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroun, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome Principe, Gabon, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic), Rwanda, Burundi, Saint Helena and dependencies, Angola, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles and dependencies, British Indian Ocean Territory, Mozambique, Mauritius, Comoros, Mayotte, Zambia, Malawi, South Africa, Lesotho.(1)  As defined by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999.(2)  Entry under this subheading is subject to the submission of the certificate appearing in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 433/2007 (OJ L 104, 21.4.2007, p. 3).(3)  The refund is granted subject to compliance with the conditions laid down in amended Commission Regulation (EC) No 1359/2007 (OJ L 304, 22.11.2007, p. 21), and, if applicable, in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1741/2006 (OJ L 329, 25.11.2006, p. 7).(4)  Carried out in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1643/2006 (OJ L 308, 8.11.2006, p. 7).(5)  Carried out in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1041/2008 (OJ L 281, 24.10.2008, p. 3).(6)  The refund is granted subject to compliance with the conditions laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1731/2006 (OJ L 325, 24.11.2006, p. 12).(7)  The lean bovine meat content excluding fat is determined in accordance with the procedure described in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2429/86 (OJ L 210, 1.8.1986, p. 39).The term ‘average content’ refers to the sample quantity as defined in Article 2(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 765/2002 (OJ L 117, 4.5.2002, p. 6). The sample is to be taken from that part of the consignment presenting the highest risk. +",food hygiene;food sanitation;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;beef;boned meat;preparation for market,21 +1385,"80/412/EEC: Commission Decision of 21 March 1980 on the implementation pursuant to Directive 72/160/EEC of the reform of agricultural structures in the Netherlands (Only the Dutch text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 72/160/EEC of 17 April 1972 concerning measures to encourage the cessation of farming and the reallocation of utilized agricultural area for the purposes of structural improvement (1), and in particular Article 9 (3) thereof,Whereas the Government of the Netherlands has notified, pursuant to Article 8 (4) of Directive 72/160/EEC, decision No 224 of the Board of the Foundation administering the Agricultural Development and Reorganization Fund amending the provisions governing the cessation of farming;Whereas under Article 9 (3) of Directive 72/160/EEC the Commission has to determine whether, having regard to the abovementioned decision No 224, the provisions governing the implementation in the Netherlands of Directive 72/160/EEC continue to satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community to common measures within the meaning of Article 6 thereof;Whereas the amendments provided for in the abovementioned decision No 224 to the existing rules governing the cessation of farming are consistent with the objectives and provisions of the Directive;Whereas the EAGGF Committee has been consulted on the financial aspects;Whereas the finding in this Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structures,. Having regard to the amendments contained in decision No 224 of the Board of the Foundation administering the Agricultural Development and Reorganization Fund, the provisions implementing Directive 72/160/EEC in the Netherlands continue to satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community to common measures within the meaning of Article 6 of that Directive. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.. Done at Brussels, 21 March 1980.For the CommissionFinn GUNDELACHVice-President (1)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 9. +",farm modernisation;farm development;farm modernization;modernisation of agricultural structures;modernisation of farming;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;agrarian reform;agricultural reform;reform of agricultural structures;cessation of farming;cessation of agricultural production;farm closure;farmer's retirement annuity;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid;EAGGF Guidance Section;EAGGF Guidance Section aid,21 +3276,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1429/2002 of 2 August 2002 establishing detailed rules for the application of the tariff quotas for beef and veal as laid down in Council Regulations (EC) No 1151/2002, (EC) No 1362/2002 and (EC) No 1361/2002 for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2345/2001(2), and in particular Article 32(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulations (EC) No 1151/2002, (EC) No 1362/2002 and (EC) No 1361/2002 of 27 June 2002, 22 July 2002 and 22 July 2002 establishing concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with Estonia(3), Latvia(4) and Lithuania(5) respectively opened certain annual tariff quotas for beef- and veal-based products. Imports under those quotas are exempt from the customs duties fixed in the Common Customs Tariff (CCT). The detailed rules for applying those quotas on a multiannual basis should be adopted for periods of 12 months starting on 1 July, hereinafter known as ""import years"".(2) To ensure orderly imports, the quantities should be staggered over different periods.(3) In view of the risk of speculation inherent in these arrangements for beef and veal, precise conditions should be laid down for access by operators. Verification of those conditions requires that applications should be submitted in the Member State in which the importer is listed in the VAT register.(4) To ensure that all eligible operators have the fairest possible access to the arrangements, the number of applications per interested party should be restricted for each group of products for each Baltic country, and a maximum quantity which each import licence application may cover should be fixed.(5) For a licence application per group of products, a minimum quantity should also be fixed so that the import of that quantity can be regarded as real and reliable.(6) Provision should be made for quantities for which licence applications may be requested to be allocated after a period of consideration and, where appropriate, once a uniform percentage reduction has been applied.(7) Bearing in mind the provisions of the agreements intended to guarantee the origin of the products, provision should be made for these arrangements to be managed using import licences. To that end, rules should be laid down on the submission of applications and on the information to be given on applications and licences, where appropriate, by derogating from or supplementing Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 of 9 June 2000 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 954/2002(7), and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1445/95 of 26 June 1995 on rules of application for import and export licences in the beef and veal sector and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80(8), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2492/2001(9).(8) To avoid speculation, import licences should not be transferable.(9) The measures laid down in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. 1. On a multiannual basis, for periods running from 1 July to 30 June of the following year, hereinafter referred to as ""import years"", the products referred to in Annex I originating in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania may be imported exempt from the customs duties fixed in the Common Customs Tariff under the tariff quotas laid down in Regulations (EC) No 1151/2002, (EC) No 1362/2002 and (EC) No 1361/2002 in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation.2. For those quotas, the annual quantity of products is indicated in Annex I for each import year. 1. The quantities referred to in Article 1 shall be staggered over the import year in question as follows:- 50 % between 1 July and 31 December,- 50 % between 1 January and 30 June.2. If, during a particular import year, the quantity covered by licence applications submitted for the first period specified in paragraph 1 is less than the quantity available, the remaining quantity shall be added to the quantity available for the following period. 1. To benefit from the import quotas referred to in Article 1, applicants must be natural or legal persons who, at the time of submitting their applications, must prove to the satisfaction of the competent authorities of the Member State concerned that they have been active in trade in beef and veal with third countries at least once during the preceding 12 months; applicants must be listed in a national VAT register.2. Import licence applications may be submitted only in the Member State in which the applicant is registered in a VAT register.3. For each country of origin referred to in Annex I:(a) a single application per group of products per interested party may be submitted; if the same interested party submits more than one application for a group all his applications for that group shall be inadmissible;(b) a group of products is understood to be certain products in their entirety as referred to in Annex I originating in a single country.For Estonia two groups are made up in the following way:Group 1: CN codes 0201 and 0202;Group 2: CN code 1602 50 10.For Latvia and Lithuania five groups are made up in the following way:Group 1: CN codes 0201 and 0202;Group 2: CN codes 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91;Group 3: CN code 0210 20;Group 4: CN codes 0210 99 51 and 0210 99 90;Group 5: CN code 1602 50;(c) for each group of products import licence applications must cover a minimum weight of 15 tonnes of products without exceeding 10 % of the quantity available.4. Licence applications and licences must indicate:(a) in box 8, the name of the country of origin; licences shall carry an obligation to import from that country;(b) in box 16, one of the groups of Combined Nomenclature codes referred to in paragraph 3(b);(c) in box 20, at least one of the following:- Reglamento (CE) n° 1429/2002- Forordning (EF) nr. 1429/2002- Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1429/2002- Kανονισμός (EK) αριθ. 1429/2002- Regulation (EC) No 1429/2002- Règlement (CE) n° 1429/2002- Regolamento (CE) n. 1429/2002- Verordening (EG) nr. 1429/2002- Regulamento (CE) n.o 1429/2002- Asetus (EY) N:o 1429/2002- Förordning (EG) nr 1429/2002. 1. Licence applications may be submitted only in the first 12 days of each period referred to in Article 2. However, for the period from 1 July to 31 December 2002 applications may be submitted no later than 20 August 2002.2. After verification of the documents submitted, the Member States shall notify the Commission, no later than the fifth working day following the end of the application period, of the list of applicants broken down by quantity applied for per CN code group for each order number.All notifications, including ""nil"" returns, shall be forwarded by fax using the forms in Annex II.3. The Commission shall decide as quickly as possible what applications can be accepted. If the quantities covered by applications exceed the quantity available the Commission shall reduce the quantities applied for by a fixed percentage.4. Licences shall be issued as soon as possible subject to the Commission's decision regarding acceptance of the applications. 1. Notwithstanding this Regulation, Regulations (EC) No 1291/2000 and (EC) No 1445/95 shall apply.2. By derogation from Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000, import licences issued under this Regulation shall not be transferable and may confer eligibility to benefit from the tariff quotas only if they are drawn up in the same names as those indicated on the declarations of release for free circulation accompanying them.3. Notwithstanding Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1445/95, import licences drawn up in accordance with this Regulation shall be valid for 180 days from their date of issue. However, no licence shall be valid after 30 June of the import year.4. Licences issued shall be valid throughout the Community. The duties referred to in Annex I shall be applied on presentation either of an EUR.1 movement certificate issued by the exporter country in accordance with Protocol 3 annexed to the Europe Agreement with Estonia(10), Latvia(11) and Lithuania(12), or of a declaration made out by the exporter in accordance with that Protocol. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 August 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21.(2) OJ L 315, 1.12.2001, p. 29.(3) OJ L 170, 29.6.2002, p. 15.(4) OJ L 198, 27.7.2002, p. 13.(5) OJ L 198, 27.7.2002, p. 1.(6) OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1.(7) OJ L 147, 5.6.2002, p. 8.(8) OJ L 143, 27.6.1995, p. 35.(9) OJ L 337, 20.12.2001, p. 18.(10) OJ L 68, 9.3.1998, p. 2.(11) OJ L 26, 2.2.1998, p. 3.(12) OJ L 51, 20.2.1998, p. 3.ANNEX IConcessions applying to imports into the Community of the following products originating in the following countries(MFN = most-favoured nation duty)>TABLE>ANNEX II>PIC FILE= ""L_2002206EN.001302.TIF""> +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;beef;movement certificate;customs permit;Estonia;Republic of Estonia;Latvia;Republic of Latvia;Lithuania;Republic of Lithuania,21 +29648,"2005/783/EC: Commission Decision of 14 October 2005 amending Decisions 2001/689/EC, 2002/231/EC and 2002/272/EC in order to prolong the validity of the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to certain products (notified under document number C(2005) 4102) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 on a revised Community eco-label award scheme (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) thereof,After consulting the European Union Eco-labelling Board,Whereas:(1) The product group definition and the ecological criteria set out in Commission Decision 2001/689/EC of 28 August 2001 establishing ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to dishwashers (2) expire on 28 August 2006.(2) Commission Decision 2002/231/EC of 18 March 2002 establishing revised ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to footwear and amending Decision 1999/179/EC (3) expires on 31 March 2007.(3) Commission Decision 2002/272/EC of 25 March 2002 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to hard floor coverings (4) expires on 31 March 2007.(4) Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 a timely review has been carried out of the ecological criteria, as well as of the related assessment and verification requirements, established by those Decisions.(5) In the light of the review of those criteria and requirements, it is appropriate in all three cases to prolong the period of validity of the ecological criteria and the requirements for a period of one year.(6) Since the review obligation pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 concerns only the ecological criteria and assessment and verification requirements, it is appropriate that Decisions 2002/231/EC and 2002/272/EC remain in effect.(7) Decisions 2001/689/EC, 2002/231/EC and 2002/272/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee instituted by Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000,. Article 3 of Decision 2001/689/EC is replaced by the following:‘Article 3The ecological criteria for the product group dishwashers, as well as the related assessment and verification requirements, shall be valid until 28 August 2007.’ Article 5 of Decision 2002/231/EC is replaced by the following:‘Article 5The ecological criteria for the product group footwear, as well as the related assessment and verification requirements, shall be valid until 31 March 2008.’ Article 4 of Decision 2002/272/EC is replaced by the following:‘Article 4The ecological criteria for the product group hard floor coverings, as well as the related assessment and verification requirements, shall be valid until 31 March 2008.’ This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 October 2005.For the CommissionStavros DIMASMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 237, 21.9.2000, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 242, 12.9.2001, p. 23.(3)  OJ L 77, 20.3.2002, p. 50.(4)  OJ L 94, 11.4.2002, p. 13. +",footwear industry;bootmaker;shoe industry;shoemaker;floor coverings;flooring slab;flooring tile;tile;household electrical appliance;dish-washing machine;domestic appliances;domestic electrical device;electrical heating appliances;freezer;hoover;household appliances;refrigerator;vacuum-cleaner;washing machine;eco-label;environment-friendly label,21 +41386,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2012 of 20 July 2012 on the issue of import licences and the allocation of import rights for applications lodged during the first seven days of July 2012 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 (3) opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products originating in Brazil, Thailand and other third countries.(2) The applications for import licences lodged in respect of Groups Nos 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8 during the first seven days of July 2012 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2012 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested.(3) The applications for import rights lodged during the first seven days of July 2012 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2012 in respect of Group No 5 relate to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import rights may be allocated should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. 1.   The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2012 in respect of Groups Nos 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex hereto.2.   The quantities for which import rights applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2012 in respect of Group No 5 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficient set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 21 July 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 July 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 142, 5.6.2007, p. 3.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.10.2012 to 31.12.20121 09.4211 0,5733926 09.4216 1,345898Group No Order No Allocation coefficient for import rights applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.10.2012 to 31.12.20125 09.4215 0,958773 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +35420,"Commission Directive 2008/69/EC of 1 July 2008 amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC to include clofentezine, dicamba, difenoconazole, diflubenzuron, imazaquin, lenacil, oxadiazon, picloram and pyriproxyfen as active substances (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 (2) and (EC) No 1490/2002 (3) lay down the detailed rules for the implementation of the third stage of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and establish a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. That list includes the active substances listed in the Annex to this Directive.(2) By Regulation (EC) No 1095/2007 a new Article 11b was inserted into Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002 to allow active substances for which there are clear indications that it may be expected that they do not have any harmful effects on human or animal health or on groundwater or any unacceptable influence on the environment, to be included in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC without detailed scientific advice from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) having been sought.(3) For the active substances listed in the Annex to this Directive the Commission examined in accordance with Article 11a of Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002 the effects on human, animal health, groundwater and the environment for a range of uses proposed by the notifiers, with the conclusion that those active substances satisfy the requirements of Article 11b of Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002.(4) In accordance with Article 12(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002 the Commission has submitted draft review reports for the active substances listed in the Annex to this Directive to the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, for examination. Those reports have been reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and finalised on 14 March 2008 in the format of the Commission review reports. In accordance with Article 12a of Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002 the Commission is to request the EFSA to deliver its view on the draft review reports by 31 December 2010 at the latest.(5) It has appeared from the various examinations made that plant protection products containing the active substances listed in the Annex to this Directive may be expected to satisfy, in general, the requirements laid down in Article 5(1) (a) and (b) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular with regard to the uses which have been examined and detailed in the Commission review report. It is therefore appropriate to include in Annex I to that Directive the active substances listed in the Annex to this Directive, in order to ensure that in all Member States the authorisations of plant protection products containing this active substance can be granted in accordance with the provisions of that Directive.(6) A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is included in Annex I in order to permit Member States and the interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements which will result from the inclusion.(7) Without prejudice to the obligations defined by Directive 91/414/EEC as a consequence of including an active substance in Annex I, Member States should be allowed a period of six months after inclusion to review existing authorisations of plant protection products containing the active substances listed in the Annex to ensure that the requirements laid down by Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular in its Article 13 and the relevant conditions set out in Annex I, are satisfied. Member States should vary, replace or withdraw, as appropriate, existing authorisations, in accordance with the provisions of Directive 91/414/EEC. By derogation from the above deadline, a longer period should be provided for the submission and assessment of the complete Annex III dossier of each plant protection product for each intended use in accordance with the uniform principles laid down in Directive 91/414/EEC.(8) The experience gained from previous inclusions in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC of active substances assessed in the framework of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3600/92 (4) has shown that difficulties can arise in interpreting the duties of holders of existing authorisations in relation to access to data. In order to avoid further difficulties it therefore appears necessary to clarify the duties of the Member States, especially the duty to verify that the holder of an authorisation demonstrates access to a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex II to that Directive. However, this clarification does not impose any new obligations on Member States or holders of authorisations compared to the directives that have been adopted until now amending Annex I.(9) It is therefore appropriate to amend Directive 91/414/EEC accordingly.(10) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. Member States shall adopt and publish by 30 June 2009 at the latest the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 July 2009.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made. 1.   Member States shall in accordance with Directive 91/414/EEC, where necessary, amend or withdraw existing authorisations for plant protection products containing the active substances listed in the Annex as active substances by 30 June 2009.By that date they shall in particular verify that the conditions in Annex I to that Directive relating to the active substances listed in the Annex are met, with the exception of those identified in part B of the entry concerning that active substance, and that the holders of the authorisations have, or have access to, dossiers satisfying the requirements of Annex II to that Directive in accordance with the conditions of Article 13 of that Directive.2.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, for each authorised plant protection product containing one of the active substances listed in the Annex as either the only active substance or as one of several active substances all of which were listed in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC by 31 December 2008 at the latest, Member States shall re-evaluate the product in accordance with the uniform principles provided for in Annex VI to Directive 91/414/EEC, on the basis of a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex III to that Directive and taking into account part B of the entry in Annex I to that Directive concerning the active substances listed in the Annex. On the basis of that evaluation, they shall determine whether the product satisfies the conditions set out in Article 4(1)(b), (c), (d) and (e) of Directive 91/414/EEC.Following that determination Member States shall:(a) in the case of a product containing one of the active substances listed in the Annex as the only active substance, where necessary, amend or withdraw the authorisation by 31 December 2013 at the latest; or(b) in the case of a product containing one of the active substances listed in the Annex as one of several active substances, where necessary, amend or withdraw the authorisation by 31 December 2013 or by the date fixed for such an amendment or withdrawal in the respective Directive or Directives which added the relevant substance or substances to Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, whichever is the latest. This Directive shall enter into force on 1 January 2009. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 July 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2008/45/EC (OJ L 94, 5.4.2008, p. 21).(2)  OJ L 55, 29.2.2000, p. 25. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1044/2003 (OJ L 151, 19.6.2003, p. 32).(3)  OJ L 224, 21.8.2002, p. 23. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1095/2007 (OJ L 246, 21.9.2007, p. 19).(4)  OJ L 366, 15.12.1992, p. 10. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 416/2008 (OJ L 125, 9.5.2008, p. 25).ANNEXThe following entry shall be added at the end of the table in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC:No Common name, identification numbers IUPAC name Purity (1) Entry into force Expiration of inclusion Specific provisions‘177 Clofentezine 3,6-bis(2-chlorophenyl)-1,2,4,5-tetrazine ≥ 980 g/kg (dry material) 1 January 2009 31 December 2018 PART A178 Dicamba 3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid ≥ 850 g/kg 1 January 2009 31 December 2018 PART A179 Difenoconazole 3-chloro-4-[(2RS,4RS;2RS,4SR)-4-methyl-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl]phenyl 4-chlorophenyl ether ≥ 940 g/kg 1 January 2009 31 December 2018 PART A— the protection of aquatic organisms.180 Diflubenzuron 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(2,6-difluorobenzoyl) urea ≥ 950 g/kg impurity: max. 0,03 g/kg 4-chloroaniline 1 January 2009 31 December 2018 PART A— the protection of aquatic organisms,— the protection of terrestrial organisms,— the protection of non-target arthropods including bees.181 Imazaquin 2-[(RS)-4-isopropyl-4-methyl-5-oxo-2-imidazolin-2-yl]quinoline-3-carboxylic acid ≥ 960 g/kg (racemic mixture) 1 January 2009 31 December 2018 PART A182 Lenacil 3-cyclohexyl-1,5,6,7-tetrahydrocyclopentapyrimidine-2,4(3H)-dione ≥ 975 g/kg 1 January 2009 31 December 2018 PART A183 Oxadiazon 5-tert-butyl-3-(2,4-dichloro-5-isopropoxyphenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-one ≥ 940 g/kg 1 January 2009 31 December 2018 PART A184 Picloram 4-amino-3,5,6-trichloropyridine-2-carboxylic acid ≥ 920 g/kg 1 January 2009 31 December 2018 PART A185 Pyriproxyfen 4-phenoxyphenyl (RS)-2-(2-pyridyloxy)propyl ether ≥ 970 g/kg 1 January 2009 31 December 2018 PART A— the protection of non-target arthropods including bees.(1)  Further details on the identity and specification of the active substance are provided in the review report.’ +",plant health legislation;phytosanitary legislation;regulations on plant health;plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;marketing standard;grading;pesticide;fungicide;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;plant health product;plant protection product;herbicide;weedkiller,21 +7986,"90/363/EEC: Commission Decision of 26 June 1990 relating to a proceeding pursuant to Article 86 of the EEC-Treaty (IV/32.846 - Metaleurop SA) (Only the German and French texts are authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation No 17 of 6 February 1962, first Regulation implementing Articles 85 and 86 of the Treaty (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 2 thereof,Having regard to the application for negative clearance or, failing that, exemption submitted on 29 August 1988 by Société Minière et Métallurgique de Peñarroya SA, France, and Preussag Aktiengesellschaft, Germany, concerning a transaction decided by the two companies with a view to merging their 'non-ferrous metals' activities,Having regard to the summary of the notification (2) published pursuant to Article 19 (3) of Regulation No 17,Having consulted the Advisory Committee on Restrictive Practices and Dominant Positions,Whereas:I. THE FACTSA. The undertakingsThe undertakings concerned are:(a) Société Minière et Métallurgique de Peñarroya SA, (hereinafter referred to as 'Peñarroya', a French company operating principally in France and Spain. Its worldwide turnover in 1987 was about ECU 567 million, of which ECU 545 million in the common market.(b) Preussag Aktiengesellschaft (hereinafter referred to as 'Preussag'), a German company having European and worldwide operations. Its worldwide turnover in 1987 was ECU 5 100 million, of which ECU 4 500 million in the common market.B. The subject of the transaction(1) On 22 April 1988, Preussag and Peñarroya, decided on the one hand to merge of their 'non-ferrous metals' activities with a view to strengthening the industrial position of their undertakings, and on the other to create a new entity, known as Metaleurop SA.(a) Merger of the metals activities(2) Preussag AG first set up a holding company, Metaleurop GmbH, for all its metals subsidiaries, such as the electrolytic zinc smelter, lead smelter, secondary lead processing and activities in the galvanizing and special metals sectors.(3) On 27 June 1988, Peñarroya proceeded with a first capital increase of FF 441 million by the issue of 6 300 000 shares fully subscribed by Preussag. The funds received enabled Peñarroya to acquire shares in the abovementioned holding company, Metaleurop GmbH.(b) The new entity Metaleurop SA(4) The other principal shareholder in the new entity is the French holding company Imetal.Imetal had for a long time had a large holding in Peñarroya which it reduced at the end of March 1988 to 15,9 % through a public purchase offer. A second increase of FF 170 million in Peñarroya's capital was presented to the ordinary and extraordinary general meetings held on 7 November 1988. The purpose was to bring Imetal's holding up to approximately 20 % of Peñarroya by the issue of subscription rights and the capitalization of sums owed by Peñarroya to Imetal.As a result of these operations, the main shareholders in Peñarroya, now known as Metaleurop SA, are Preussag and Imetal with 45 % and 20 % respectively of the capital. The remaining 35 % is held by the public.(5) The commercial side of Metaleurop's operations is separate from the parent companies, as are its management bodies.It has a Supervisory Board composed of nine members, i. e. two members from Preussag, two from Imetal and five independent members, and a Board of Directors with two members from Preussag and two from Imetal/Peñarroya.B. The markets affected by the transaction(6) The merger between Preussag and Peñarroya concerns the zinc and lead markets, both being economic sectors with particular features.(a) The zinc and lead markets(7) Zinc production in 1987 in the Community was 1 966 000 tonnes, whereas consumption totalled only 1 720 000 tonnes. In spite of the over-production large quantities were imported into the Community and exports were high.As regards lead, production and consumption in the Community were roughly in balance, each totalling some 1 600 000 tonnes. Despite this, imports were high.(8) Preussag and Peñarroya each held important positions on the two markets in question.(9) In the zinc market, Preussag and Peñarroya held approximately 11 % and 12 % respectively of the market.Preussag, however, closed down most of its recycled zinc processing plant at Harlingerode, keeping two furnaces in operation for one year for tests, thus reducing its market share to about 8 %.Metaleurop holds 20 % of the market. It competes with other European producers on the Community market, e. g. Union Minière (approximately 25 %), Budelco (about 11 %), Asturiana del Zinc (about 11 %), Nuova Samin (about 7 %), AMS (about 6 %), and also with producers outside the Community.(10) As regards lead, Preussag and Peñarroya held approximately 11 % and 18 % respectively of the market.As a result of the merger, the new company Metaleurop SA has become the leading manufacturer in Europe, and holds some 29 % of the market, although here too it competes with other Community manufacturers such as Britannia Refined Metals (about 10 %), Nuova Samin (about 9 %), Metallgesellschaft (about 7 %) and some 20 smaller secondary lead producers (about 8 %) and producers outside the Community.Thus, although Metaleurop holds a large share of the market, there will be sufficient competition in the market for lead owing to the presence of a large number of other producers and the fact that consumers are able to obtain supplies outside the Community because of the low rate of customs duties on this product.(b) Price formation(11) Lead and zinc prices are formed on the basis of the prices quoted by the London Metal Exchange (LME), which operates as an exchange and also has warehouses where products can be delivered or collected.(12) On the lead market, selling prices are based exclusively on prices quoted by the LME. LME prices also appear to have a definited influence on zinc prices. In its Decision 84/405/EEC (1), the Commission had prohibited both the joint fixing of a 'zinc producer price' applied from July 1964 to October 1977 and joint action by the six European producers to influence the price of zinc on the London Metal Exchange.The Decision noted, however, that in 1977 the producer price which, according to the undertakings, had been introduced to prevent violent fluctuations and speculative increases in the LME prices, was no longer being applied in Europe.The Metal Bulletin had also regularly published, up to December 1988, a 'European Producer Price' based on selling price quotations obtained from various smelters and mines supplying zinc or zinc concentrates processed in Europe.The Bulletin has, however, ceased publishing this information (2).(13) No comments were received by the Commission following publication of its notice pursuant to Article 19 (3) of Council Regulation No 17 inviting interested parties to submit their observations concerning the operation in question.II. LEGAL ASSESSMENTArticle 86(14) Article 86 prohibits as incompatible with the common market any abuse by an undertaking of a dominant position within the common market or a substantial part thereof in so far as it may affect trade between Member States.(15) Preussag had acquired a holding in Peñarroya by subscribing only to an increase in the capital of that company. The transaction was achieved by transferring to Peñarroya al Preussag's metals activities previously grouped together in a holding company.Following a second capital increase reserved for Imetal, which is the other major shareholder in Peñarroya, the latter changed its name to Metaleurop SA.(16) Metaleurop has thus taken the place of Peñarroya and comprises all the metals activities formerly owned by Preussag and Peñarroya.(17) Prior to the concentration of their metals activities, the undertakings in question held relatively large shares of both the Community zinc and lead markets. Peñarroya's market share in zinc was approximately 12 % and Preussag's in the region of 8 %.In the market for lead, Peñarroya held approximately 18 %, whilst Preussag's was approximately 11 %.As a result, neither party held a dominant position in the market for the products forming the subject of the merger in question, thus excluding the application of the case law of the Court of Justice in Continental Can (1) in this case.(18) Despite the size of the merger between Peñarroya and Preussag which gives the new economic entity, Metaleurop, approximately 20 % of the zinc market and some 30 % of the lead market, it seems unlikely to prevent the maintenance of effective competition on the Community market, chiefly because of the presence of other major producers and the continued flow of a large number of imports into the Community from non-member countries.Similarly, the characteristics of price formation in the lead and zinc sectors and the essentially speculative nature of transactions within the LME make it highly unlikely that Metaleurop will have a decisive influence on the formation of prices.(19) There are therefore no grounds for concern that the operation in question will have the effect of impeding effective competition contrary to the provisions of Article 86. Consequently, a negative clearance may be issued in accordance with Article 2 of Regulation No 17,. On the basis of the facts in its possession, the Commission has no grounds for action pursuant to Article 86 of the EEC Treaty in respect of the transaction decided on 22 April 1988 between Preussag and Peñarroya. This Decision is addressed to Preussag Aktiengesellschaft, Leibnitzufer 9, 3 000 Hannover 1, Federal Republic of Germany and Metaleurop SA, 118 Péripole, 44 rue Roger Salengro, 94126 Fontenay-sous-Bois, Cedex, France.. Done at Brussels, 26 June 1990.For the CommissionLeon BRITTANVice-President(1) OJ No 13, 21. 2. 1962, p. 204/62.(2) OJ No C 100, 21. 4. 1989, p. 2.(1) OJ No L 220, 17. 8. 1984, p. 27.(2) Metal Bulletin, 30. 12. 1988, No 7347, p. 7.(1) Judgment of the Court of 21 February 1973, Case No 6-72, 1973, ECR, p. 215. +",France;French Republic;merger;amalgamation;German Democratic Republic;Democratic Republic of Germany;East Germany;GDR;former GDR;iron and steel industry;electrical steelworks;foundry;iron and steel undertaking;iron and steel works;steel industry;steel mill;steelworks;competition policy;economic concentration;concentration between undertakings;concentration of companies,21 +19224,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1431/1999 of 30 June 1999 opening and providing for the administration of an import tariff quota for young male bovine animals for fattening (1 July 1999 to 30 June 2000). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1633/98(2), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1095/96 of 18 June 1996 on the implementation of the concessions set out in schedule CXL drawn up in the wake of the conclusion of the GATT XXIV.6 negotiations(3), and in particular Article 1(1) thereof,(1) Whereas under schedule CXL the Community undertook to open an annual import tariff quota of 169000 head of young male bovine animals for fattening; whereas the rules for the application of that quota should be established for the period l July 1999 to 30 June 2000;(2) Whereas the supply requirements of certain regions of the Community which have a serious shortfall of bovine animals for fattening should be taken into account; whereas, as those requirements are apparent particularly in Italy and Greece, priority should be given to satisfying demand in those two Member States;(3) Whereas there should be a guarantee in particular of equal and continuing access to the said quota for all interested traders within the Community and of uninterrupted application of the customs duties laid down for those quotas to all imports of the animals in question until the quota is exhausted;(4) Whereas in view of the actual market situation, a method of management should be applied which is comparable to that used in the past for quotas bearing the same serial number, involving, in particular, a continuation of the method of allocation between traditional importers and traders actively involved in trade in live animals with third countries;(5) Whereas it should be stipulated that the arrangements are to be managed using import licences; whereas to that end rules should be laid down on submission of applications and the information to be given on applications and licences, -where applicable by waiving or supplementing certain provisions of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 of 16 November 1988 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for certain agricultural products(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1127/1999(5), and of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1445/95 of 26 June 1995 on rules of application for import and export licences in the beef and veal sector and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2648/98(7);(6) Whereas the application of this tariff quota requires effective checks on the specific destination of imports; whereas, therefore, the animals must be fattened in the Member State which issued the import licence;(7) Whereas a security should be lodged in order to guarantee that the animals are fattened for at least 120 days in designated production units; whereas the amount of this security should cover the difference between the common customs tariff (CCT) duty and the reduced duty applicable on the date of release for free circulation of the animals in question;(8) Whereas the Management Committee for Beef and Veal has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chairman,. Article l1. A tariff quota of 169000 young male bovine animals falling within CN codes 0102 90 05, 0102 90 29 or 0102 90 49 and intended for fattening in the Community is hereby opened for the period l July 1999 to 30 June 2000.The serial number of the quota shall be 09.4005.2. The customs import duty applicable to the quota referred to in paragraph l shall be EUR 582/t plus 16 % ad valorem.Application of this rate of duty shall be conditional upon the fattening of the imported animals in the Member State of importation for a period of at least 120 days. 1. Import rights for the quantities referred to in Article 1 (1) shall be allocated to the Member States as follows:>TABLE>2. Within each of the quantities referred to in paragraph l (a) and (b), import rights relating to:- 80 % of the quantity shall be allocated upon application directly to importers who furnish proof of having imported animals under the Regulations referred to in Annex I; the number of head shall be allocated in proportion to the number of head imported under the Regulations in question,- 20 % of the quantities shall be allocated upon application directly to traders who furnish proof that.in 1998 they exported to and/or imported from third countries at least 50 live animals falling within CN code 0102 90, excluding imports under the Regulations referred to in Annex I.Traders must be entered in the national value added tax (VAT) register.Applications for import rights shall be presented:- in Italy for the quantities referred to in paragraph 1 (a),- in Greece for the quantities referred to in paragraph l (b).3. The quantities referred to in paragraph l (c) shall be allocated upon application to traders who furnish proof that in 1998 they exported to and/or imported from third countries at least 50 live animals falling within CN code 0102 90.Applications for import rights for the quantities referred to in the first subparagraph shall be presented in the Member State, other than Italy and Greece, where the applicant is entered in the national value added tax register.4. The quantities referred to in the second indent of the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 and in paragraph 3 shall be allocated to each eligible trader in proportion to the quantities applied for.5. Proof of import and/or export shall be provided solely by means of customs docurnents of release for free circulation or export documents.Member States may accept copies of those documents duly certified by the competent authorities. 1. Traders who were no longer engaged in trade in live bovine animals on 1 June 1999 shall not qualify for the arrangements provided for in this Regulation.2. Companies arising from mergers where each constituent part has rights pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 2(2) shall enjoy the same rights as the companies from which they are formed. 1. No application for import rights shall exceed the number of head available.Where, under any one category referred to in Article 2(2) and (3), an applicant submits more than one application, all such applications shall be rejected.2. For the purposes of Article 2(2) and (3), applications accompanied by the necessary proofs must reach the competent authorities not later than 12 July 1999.3. As regards applications under Article 2(3), after verification of the documents presented, Member States shall forward to the Commission by 19 July 1999 at the latest. a list of applicants and quantities applied for using the form set out in Annex Il.The Commission shall decide as soon as possible to what extent applications may be accepted. Where the quantities applied for exceed the quantities available, the Commission shall fix a single percentage reduction to be applied to the quantities applied for.Where the application of the uniform percentage reduction provided for in the second subparagraph results in less than 50 head being allocated per application, the allocation shall be made by the Member States concerned by drawing lots for batches of 50 head. Where the remainder is less than 50 head, that number shall constitute a single batch.4. As regards applications under Article 2(2), after verification of the documents presented, Italy and Greece shall forward to the Commission by 26 July 1999 at the latest a list of applicants and quantities applied for using the forms set out in Annexes II and III. 1. Any import of animals for which import rights have been allocated shall be subject to presentation of an import licence.2. The provisions of Regulations (EEC) No 3719/88 and (EC) No 1445/95 shall apply, subject to the provisions of this Regulation.3. Licence applications may be lodged solely:- in the Member State where the application for import rights was lodged, and- by the traders to whom import rights have been allocated in accordance with Articles 2 and 4.4. Licences shall be issued up to 30 November 1999 for a maximum of 50 % of the allocated import rights. Import licences for the remaining quantities shall be issued from 1 December 1999.5. Licence applications and licences shall contain:(a) in box 8, the country of origin;(b) in box 16, one of the eligible CN codes;(c) in box 20, the following particulars: ""Live male bovine animals of a live weight not exceeding 300 kg per head (Regulation (EC) No 1431/1999)."". 1. Notwithstanding Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1445/95, import licences shall be valid for 120 days from their date of issue within the meaning of Article 21 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88. However, no licences shall be valid after 30 June 2000.2. Licences shall be valid throughout the Community.3. Article 8(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 shall not apply. 1. At the time of importation, the importer shall provide proof that he has:- given a written undertaking to inform the competent authority of the Member State that issued the licence within one month of the farm or farms where the young animals are to be fattened,- lodged a security, the amount of which is laid down for each eligible CN code in Annex IV, with the competent authority of the Member State that issued the licence guaranteeing that the animals imported will be fattened in that Member State for a period of at least 120 days from the date of importation.2. The animals covered by this Regulation shall be fattened in the Member State that issues the import licence.3. Except in cases of force majeure, the security shall be released only if proof is furnished to the competent authority of the Member State that issued the licence that the young bovine animals:(a) have been fattened on the farm or farms indicated pursuant to paragraph 1;(b) have not been slaughtered before the expiry of a period of 120 days from the date of importation;or(c) have been slaughtered before the expiry of that period for health reasons or have died as a result of sickness or accident.The security shall be released immediately after such proof has been furnished.However, where the time limit referred to in paragraph 1, first indent, has not een o served, the amount of the security to be released shall be reduced by:- 15 %,and by- 2 % of the remaining amount for each day by which it has been exceeded.The amounts not released shall be forfeited and retained as customs duty.4. If the proof referred to in paragraph 3 is not furnished within 180 days from the date of importation, the security shall be forfeit and retained as customs duty.However, if such proof has not been furnished within 180 days but is produced within six months following the said period of 180 days, the amount forfeited, less 15 % of the security amount, shall be repaid. 1. Quantities not covered by import licence applications on 29 February 2000 shall be awarded under a further allocation, irrespective of the allocation of import rights between Member States referred to in Article 2(1) and of the two different schemes provided for in the first and second indents of Article 2(2).2. To that end, by 7 March 2000 the Member States shall send the Commission details of quantities not covered by import licence applications received.3. The Commission shall take a decision as quickly as possible as regards the quantities remaining.4. Quantities remaining shall be allocated upon application from traders proving that in 1998 they exported to and/or imported from third countries at least 50 live animals falling within CN code 0102 90.Applications for import rights shall be presented in the Member State where the applicant is entered in the national value added tax register.5. For the purposes of applying this Article, Articles 4 to 7 shall apply mutatis mutandis. However, the dates mentioned in Article 4(2) and (3) are replaced by 31 March 2000 and 7 April 2000 respectively. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 1999.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 June 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 148, 28.6.1968, p. 24.(2) OJ L 210, 28.7.1998, p. 17.(3) OJ L 146, 20.6.1996, p. 1.(4) OJ L 331, 2.12.1988, p. 1.(5) OJ L 135, 29.5.1999, p. 48.(6) OJ L 143, 27.6.1995, p. 35.(7) OJ L 335, 10.12.1998, p. 39.ANNEX IRegulations referred to in Article 2(2)Commission Regulations:- (EC) No 1119/96 (OJ L 149, 22.6.1996, p. 4),- (EC) No 1376/97 (OJ L 189, 18.7.1997, p. 3),- (EC) No 1043/98 (OJ L 149, 20.5.1998, p. 7).ANNEX IIFax: (32-2) 296 60 27 / (32-2) 295 36 13Application of Article 4(3) and (4) of Regulation (EC) No 1431/1999Serial number 09.4005>PIC FILE= ""L_1999166EN.005302.EPS"">ANNEX IIIFax: (32-2) 296 60 27 / (32-2) 295 36 13Application of Article 4(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1431/1999Serial number 09.4005>PIC FILE= ""L_1999166EN.005402.EPS"">ANNEX IVSECURITY AMOUNTS>TABLE> +",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;live animal;animal on the hoof;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;fattening;cramming,21 +35305,"2008/840/EC: Commission Decision of 7 November 2008 on emergency measures to prevent the introduction into and the spread within the Community of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) (notified under document number C(2008) 6631). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (1), and in particular the third sentence of Article 16(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) In Section I of Part A of Annex I to Directive 2000/29/EC, Anoplophora malasiaca (Forster) and Anoplophora chinensis (Thomson) are listed. Recent studies have found that those two denominations cover in fact one single species of harmful organism. For the purposes of this Decision it is therefore appropriate to use the single revised scientific denomination Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) to designate what is listed in that Annex as Anoplophora malasiaca (Forster) and Anoplophora chinensis (Thomson).(2) Under Directive 2000/29/EC, where a Member State considers that there is a danger of introduction into or spread within its territory of a harmful organism whether or not listed in Annexes I or II to that Directive, it may temporarily take any additional measures necessary to protect itself from that danger.(3) As a result of the presence of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) on various host plants in the region of Lombardy, Italy informed the Commission and the other Member States on 23 November 2007 that it had adopted additional measures on 9 November 2007 to prevent the further introduction into and spread within its territory of that organism.(4) As a result of findings of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) on various host plants in the Netherlands, the Commission and other Member States were informed on 21 January 2008 of the measures taken to eradicate that organism in the Netherlands.(5) Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) has been recently intercepted on many consignments of plants for planting of Acer spp. originating in third countries. At present, there are no special requirements in relation to this harmful organism for plants of Acer spp., nor for other plants which are amongst the most susceptible hosts plants, originating in third countries or in the Community.(6) A pest risk analysis on Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) was released in 2008 by the Netherlands, which concluded that there is a very high probability of establishment of the organism in the Community and a high potential of economic damage to several host plants.(7) It is therefore necessary to take emergency measures against the introduction into and spread within the Community of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster). The measures should apply to a list of plants of any origin, the ‘specified plants’, known to be hosts of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) and which present the highest risk of being infested.(8) Measures should be defined for the import of the specified plants as regards their production in third countries and inspections at entry into the Community. Measures should also be defined for the production, movement and control of the specified plants originating in areas in the Community where the presence of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) is confirmed.(9) Detailed measures should be laid down in areas in the Community where the presence of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) is confirmed, i.e. the infested zones. In those zones, appropriate measures to eradicate the organism and intensive monitoring of its presence should be applied. In the areas surrounding such areas, i.e. the buffer zones, intensive monitoring for the presence of the organism should take place. In case of the first detection of the organism in an area in the Community, the size of the relevant buffer zone might be reduced to reflect better the more limited risk of spreading.(10) A survey to check for the presence or continued absence of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) should be carried out on host plants in all Member States.(11) It is appropriate that the measures be reviewed by 31 May 2009 taking into account the availability, after one growing season, of the results of the official surveys and examinations by Member States of specified plants imported and being moved within the Community under the emergency measures.(12) Member States should, if necessary, adapt their legislation in order to comply with this Decision.(13) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,. DefinitionsFor the purpose of this Decision, the following definitions shall apply:(a) ‘specified plants’ means plants for planting, other than seeds, of Acer spp., Aesculus hippocastanum, Alnus spp., Betula spp., Carpinus spp., Citrus spp., Corylus spp., Cotoneaster spp., Fagus spp., Lagerstroemia spp., Malus spp., Platanus spp., Populus spp., Prunus spp., Pyrus spp., Salix spp., and Ulmus spp.;(b) ‘place of production’ means the place of production as defined in the FAO International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No 5 (2). Import of the specified plantsSpecified plants imported from third countries where Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) is known to be present, may only be introduced into the Community if:(a) they comply with the specific import requirements in point (1) of Section I of Annex I;(b) without prejudice to Article 13a(1) of Directive 2000/29/EC, on entry into the Community they are inspected by the responsible official body in accordance with point (2) of Section I of Annex I to this Decision for the presence of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster), and no signs of that organism have been found. Movement of specified plants within the CommunitySpecified plants originating in demarcated areas within the Community established in accordance with Article 5 may be moved within the Community only if they meet the conditions set out in point (1) of Section II of Annex I.Specified plants imported in accordance with Article 2 from third countries where Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) is known to be present, may be moved within the Community only if they meet the conditions set out in point (2) of Section II of Annex I. SurveysMember States shall conduct official annual surveys for the presence of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) and for the evidence of infestation by that organism on host plants in their territory.Without prejudice to Article 16(1) of Directive 2000/29/EC, the results of those surveys, together with the list and delimitation of demarcated areas referred to in Article 5 of this Decision, shall be notified to the Commission and to the other Member States by 30 April of each year. Demarcated areasWhen the results of the surveys referred to in Article 4 confirm the presence of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) in an area, or there is evidence of the presence of that organism by other means, Member States shall define demarcated areas, which shall consist of infested zone and of buffer zone, in accordance with Section 1 of Annex II.The Member States shall take official measures in the demarcated areas as laid down in Section 2 of Annex II. ComplianceMember States shall take all measures to comply with this Decision and, if necessary, amend the measures which they have adopted to protect themselves against the introduction and spread of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) in such a manner that those measures comply with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission of those measures. ReviewThis Decision shall be reviewed by 31 May 2009 at the latest. AddresseesThis Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 November 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1.(2)  Glossary of Phytosanitary Terms — Reference Standard ISPM No 5 by the Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention, Rome.ANNEX IEMERGENCY MEASURES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLES 2 AND 3I.   Specific import requirements(1) Without prejudice to the provisions listed in Annex III, Part A(9, 16, 18) and Annex IV, Part A(I)(14, 15, 17, 18, 19.2, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 23.1, 23.2, 32.1, 32.3, 33, 34, 36.1, 39, 40, 43, 44, 46) to Directive 2000/29/EC, specified plants originating in third countries where Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) is known to be present shall be accompanied by a certificate as referred to in Article 13(1) of that Directive which states under the rubric ‘Additional declaration’ that:(a) the plants have been grown throughout their life in a place of production situated in a pest-free area established by the national plant protection organisation in the country of origin in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures. The name of the pest-free area shall be mentioned under the rubric ‘place of origin’; or(b) the plants have been grown, during a period of at least two years prior to export, in a place of production established as free from Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) in accordance with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures:(i) which is registered and supervised by the national plant protection organisation in the country of origin; and(ii) which has been subjected annually to two official inspections for any signs of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) carried out at appropriate times and no signs of the organism have been found; and(iii) where the plants have been grown in a site:— with complete physical protection against the introduction of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster); or— with the application of appropriate preventive treatments and surrounded by a buffer zone with a radius of at least two km where official surveys for the presence or signs of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) are carried out annually at appropriate times. In case signs of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) are found, eradication measures are immediately taken to restore the pest freedom of the buffer zone; and(iv) where immediately prior to export consignments of the plants have been officially subjected to a meticulous inspection for the presence of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster), in particular in roots and stems of the plants. Where appropriate, this inspection should include destructive sampling.(2) Specified plants imported in accordance with point (1) shall be meticulously inspected at the point of entry or the place of destination established in accordance with Commission Directive 2004/103/EC (1). Inspection methods applied shall ensure the detection of any signs of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster), in particular in roots and stems of the plants. Where appropriate, this inspection should include destructive sampling.II.   Conditions for movement(1) Specified plants originating in demarcated areas within the Community may be moved within the Community only if they are accompanied by a plant passport prepared and issued in accordance with Commission Directive 92/105/EEC (2) and have been grown during a period of at least two years prior to movement in a place of production:(i) which is registered according to Commission Directive 92/90/EEC (3); and(ii) which has been subjected annually to two official meticulous inspections for any signs of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) carried out at appropriate times and no signs of the organism have been found; where appropriate, this inspection should include destructive sampling; and(iii) where the plants were placed in a site:— with complete physical protection against the introduction of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster); or— with the application of appropriate preventive treatments and surrounded by a buffer zone with a radius of at least two km beyond the boundary of the infested zone where official surveys for the presence or signs of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) are carried out annually at appropriate times. In case signs of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) are found, eradication measures are immediately taken to restore the pest freedom of the buffer zone.(2) Specified plants imported from third countries where Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) is known to be present in accordance with Section I may be moved within the Community only if they are accompanied by the plant passport referred to in point (1).(1)  OJ L 313, 12.10.2004, p. 16.(2)  OJ L 4, 8.1.1993, p. 22.(3)  OJ L 344, 26.11.1992, p. 38.ANNEX IIEMERGENCY MEASURES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 51.   Establishment of demarcated areas(a) The demarcated areas referred to in Article 5 shall consist of the following parts:(i) an infested zone which is the zone where the presence of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) has been confirmed, and which includes all plants showing symptoms caused by Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) and, where appropriate, all plants belonging to the same lot at the time of planting,(ii) a buffer zone with a radius of at least two km beyond the boundary of the infested zone.(b) The exact delimitation of the zones referred to in point (a) shall be based on sound scientific principles, the biology of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster), the level of infestation, the particular distribution of the specified plants in the area concerned and evidence of establishment of the harmful organism. In case of the first detection of the organism in an area, and following a delimiting survey, the radius of the buffer zone may be reduced to not less than one km beyond the boundary of the infested zone.(c) If the presence of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) is confirmed outside the infested zone, the delimitation of the demarcated areas shall be changed accordingly, or eradication measures are taken immediately to restore the pest freedom of the buffer zone.(d) If, based on the annual surveys referred to in point 2(b), Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) is not detected in a demarcated area for a period of four years, this demarcation shall be withdrawn and the measures referred to in point 2 shall no longer apply.2.   Measures in demarcated areasThe official measures referred to in Article 5 to be taken in the demarcated areas, shall include at least the following:(a) in the infested zone, appropriate measures aiming at eradicating Anoplophora chinensis (Forster), including the felling and destruction of infested plants and plants with signs of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster), including the roots, annually before 30 April;(b) in the infested zone and the buffer zone, intensive monitoring for the presence of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) by inspections carried out annually on host plants of the organism at appropriate times. +",plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;crop production;plant product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;protection of plant life;protection of plant health;protection of plants;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;fight against insects;insect;butterfly;locust,21 +28427,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1108/2004 of 11 June 2004 fixing the aid for pears for processing under Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 for the 2004/05 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 3(3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1535/2003 of 29 August 2003 laying down detailed rules for applying Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards the aid scheme for products processed from fruit and vegetables (2) stipulates that the Commission is to publish the amount of the aid for pears after verifying compliance with the thresholds fixed in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.(2) The average quantity of pears processed under the aid scheme over the previous three marketing years is above the Community threshold. The aid to be applied for the 2004/05 marketing year in Member States that have not overrun their national threshold must therefore be the amount set in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96. In each of the other Member States that rate must be reduced according to the individual threshold overrun as adjusted by allocation of the unprocessed quantities as specified in the third subparagraph of Article 5(2) of that Regulation.(3) Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 416/2004 of 5 March 2004 laying down transitional measures for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 and Regulation (EC) No 1535/2003 by reason of the accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia to the European Union (3) set the aid applicable in the new Member States for pears for processing during marketing year 2004/05.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Processed Fruit and Vegetables,. For the 2004/05 marketing year the aid for pears provided for in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 shall be:— 159,33 per tonne in Greece,— 130,09 per tonne in Spain,— 161,70 per tonne in France,— 119,71 per tonne in Italy,— 161,70 per tonne in the Netherlands,— 161,70 per tonne in Austria,— 161,70 per tonne in Portugal. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply for the 2004/05 marketing year.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 June 2004.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 386/2004 (OJ L 64, 2.3.2004, p. 25).(2)  OJ L 218, 30.8.2003, p. 14. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2004 (OJ L 72, 11.3.2004, p. 54).(3)  OJ L 68, 6.3.2004, p. 12. +",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;enlargement of the Union;Natali report;enlargement of the Community,21 +20311,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1508/2000 of 11 July 2000 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987, on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1264/2000(2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas:(1) In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to the said Regulation, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.(2) Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has set down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. Those rules also apply to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods.(3) Pursuant to the said general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table annexed to the present Regulation must be classified under the CN codes indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3.(4) It is appropriate that binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the Combined Nomenclature and which does not conform to the provisions of this Regulation, can continue to be invoked, under the provisions in Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code(3), as last amended by Council and European Parliament Regulation (EC) No 955/1999(4), for a period of three months by the holder.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. The goods described in column 1 of the annexed table are classified within the Combined Nomenclature under the CN codes indicated in column 2 of the said table. Binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States which does not conform to the provisions of this Regulation can continue to be invoked under the provisions of Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 for a period of three months. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 July 2000.For the CommissionFrederik BolkesteinMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1.(2) OJ L 144, 17.6.2000, p. 6.(3) OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1.(4) OJ L 119, 7.5.1999, p. 1.ANNEX>TABLE>>PIC FILE= ""L_2000174EN.000601.EPS""> +",tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;recording equipment;tape recorder;video camera;video recorder;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;automatic game;automatic gaming machine;gambling machine;gaming machine;one-armed bandit;slot machine;Combined Nomenclature;CN,21 +18834,"1999/801/EC: Council Decision of 22 October 1999 on accepting the amendments to the Protocol for the protection of the Mediterranean Sea against pollution from land-based sources (Barcelona Convention). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community and in particular Article 175(1) thereof, in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),Whereas:(1) the Community is a contracting party to the Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution(2); hereinafter referred to as the ""Barcelona Convention"", and has also concluded four of the Protocols adopted within the framework of the Barcelona Convention, namely, the Protocol for the prevention of pollution by dumping from ships and aircraft(3), the Protocol concerning cooperation in combating pollution by oil and other harmful substances(4), the Protocol for protection against pollution from land-based sources(5) and the Protocol concerning specially protected areas(6);(2) the Commission, on behalf of the Community, has taken part in the negotiations on revising the Protocol for the protection of the Mediterranean Sea against pollution from land-based sources, hereinafter referred to as the ""Protocol"";(3) under Article 174 of the Treaty, Community policy on the environment contributes to the pursuit of objectives which include preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment and promoting measures at international level to deal with regional or worldwide environmental problems;(4) the scope of the amendments to the Protocol, at least partly, covers areas of Community competence; the Community has adopted a number of directives in this field(7) and is taking steps in this context to ensure that the conclusion of these international agreements neither conflicts with, nor alters the scope of, current Community law;(5) the Community's accession to the revised Protocol will help achieve the objectives set out in Article 174 of the Treaty;(6) the revised Protocol was adopted and opened for signing at the Conference of Plenipotentiaries held in Syracuse on 7 and 8 March 1996;(7) the Council took a decision on signing the Protocol on 22 July 1996, at which time, however, the revised Protocol was no longer open for signing,. The amendments to the Protocol for the protection of the Mediterranean Sea against pollution from land-based sources are hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the said amendments is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to notify, on behalf of the Community, acceptance of the amendments to the Protocol for the protection of the Mediterranean Sea against pollution from land-based sources, in accordance with Article 16 of the Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution(8). This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall take effect on the day of its adoption.. Done at Luxembourg, 22 October 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. MÖNKÄRE(1) OJ C 219, 30.7.1999, p. 186.(2) Decision 77/585/EEC, OJ L 240, 19.9.1977, p. 1.(3) Decision 77/585/EEC, OJ L 240, 19.9.1977, p. 1.(4) Decision 81/420/EEC, OJ L 162, 19.6.1981, p. 4.(5) Decision 83/101/EEC, OJ L 67, 12.3.1983, p. 1.(6) Decision 84/132/EEC, OJ L 68, 10.3.1984, p. 36.(7) Council Directive 76/464/EEC of 4 May 1976 on pollution caused by certain dangerous substances discharged into the aquatic environment of the Community (OJ L 129, 18.5.1976, p. 23). Directive as amended by Directive 91/692/EEC (OJ L 377, 31.12.1991, p. 48). Council Directive 96/61/EC of 24 September 1996 concerning integrated pollution prevention and control (OJ L 257, 10.10.1996, p. 26).(8) The date of entry into force of the amendments to the Protocol for the protection of the Mediterranean Sea against pollution from land-based sources will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union. +",amendment;parliamentary veto;Mediterranean Sea;Mediterranean;pollution from land-based sources;marine pollution;disposal of waste at sea;pollution of the seas;environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;Protocol (EU);Community privilege;EC Protocol;EU protocol;privileges and immunities of the EU;privileges and immunities of the European Union;protocol of the EU;protocol of the European Union,21 +14642,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2921/95 of 18 December 1995 laying down detailed rules for compensation for reductions in certain agricultural conversion rates. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1527/95 of 29 June 1995 regulating compensation for reductions in the agricultural conversion rates of certain national currencies (1), and in particular Article 2 (4) thereof,Whereas Regulation (EC) No 1527/95 allows Member States to make payments to farmers to compensate for reductions in agricultural conversion rates of certain national currencies; whereas that Regulation also lays down certain conditions concerning the grant of aid, upper limits on such payments by Member States, their development over time and provided for them to be financed either in total or in part by the Community budget;Whereas to take account of the Communities international commitments and for reasons of sound management it is necessary to lay down certain, in particular, procedural arrangements to be followed by Member States intending to apply compensation payments;Whereas to fulfil the compensation objective it is necessary for Member States to grant aid within set time limits, as a general rule directly to beneficiaries, in principle farmers, at rates which do not exceed their imputed income loss and without conditions relating to its use; whereas, however, to avoid the burdens of systems involving the grant of small amounts to beneficiaries, simplified implementing provisions may be used when the average level of aid is below a given threshold;Whereas during the period when compensatory aid can be granted an increase may occur in the agricultural conversion rate of the national currency of the Member State concerned; whereas in such a case it would be necessary to examine whether any unpaid annual aid amounts should be granted;Whereas it is necessary to define the operating event which determines the agricultural conversion rate to convert amounts fixed in ecu in Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1527/95 into national currencies;Whereas the relevant management committees have not delivered opinions within the time limits set by their chairmen,. This Regulation defines the implementing rules for applying compensatory aid pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1527/95 without prejudice to the methodology and criteria to be used for the examination under Article 4 of that Regulation of the effects on incomes in agriculture of the reductions in agricultural conversion rates. 1. Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 4:(a) Member States may grant aid only through annual payments to beneficiaries without conditions relating to its use; and (b) aid may be granted only to agricultural holdings, the definition of such holdings being established by the Member State concerned on the basis of objective criteria.2. The amounts in ecu set in Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1527/95 shall be converted into national currency with the agricultural conversion rate valid immediately preceding the first reduction in this rate covered by that Regulation. 1. The amount of aid granted to each beneficiary must be linked for farm size for a period prior to 1 July 1995.2. For the purpose of assessing farm size account shall be taken only of production for which the reduction in agricultural conversion rate has had a significant impact.The distribution of the total aid amount which may be granted shall reflect at a macro economic level the proportional share of the loss of all sectors where this significant impact has occurred.3. Member States may set minimum farm sizes only to the extent necessary to facilitate administration of the aid.4. In all cases aid must be in conformity with the international commitments of the Community. When the total compensatory aid which is to be granted for any annual tranche divided by the estimated number of agricultural holdings concerned is below ECU 400, aid for all beneficiaries may be granted for the tranche concerned for measures concerning the agricultural sector:- of collective, general interest, and/or- where Community provisions allow Member States to grant national aid, provided the intensities under State aid policy are respected.The introduction of the measures in question shall not exceed the duration of the three annual tranches referred to in Article 2 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 1527/95 and shall be completed within six months of that period.To be eligible for Community finance the measures must be additional either by their nature and/or aid intensity to those that Member State would have applied in the absence of the aid and not to benefit from other Community aid. 1. A request for authorization to grant aid must be made by a Member State to the Commission by 30 June 1996. That request shall include information sufficient to enable the Commission to verify the compatibility as required by paragraph 3.2. A Member State intending to grant aid must adopt the national implementing measures within one year from the date of the Commission decision, or of prior notice of the Member State, provided for in paragraph 4.3. The Commission, in conformity with the procedure laid down in Article 93 (3) of the Treaty and in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation, shall verify the compatibility of aid requests with this Regulation and with Regulation (EC) No 1527/95.4. The Commission shall decide whether to approve an aid within two months of receipt of the request referred to in paragraph 1. If the Commission does not take a decision within that period, the measures envisaged may be implemented provided the Member State has given prior notice to the Commission of its intention so to act. 1. The Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission each year a report on implementation of the aid measures giving details of amounts paid. The first such report shall be submitted no later than 18 months after either the Commission decision or the Member State has given due notice in conformity with Article 5 (4).2. Aid schemes shall be reviewed by the Commission in the event of an increase in agricultural conversion rates being introduced for the currency of the Member State concerned before the beginning of the second or third successive 12 month tranches of aid are due to be granted. Taking account of the impact of such devaluations on farm incomes the Commission, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 (1), may decide that successive aid tranches shall not be granted or their size shall be reduced. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission +",agri-monetary policy;agricultural monetary policy;agricultural product;farm product;farm income;agricultural income;representative rate;agricultural conversion rate;agricultural unit of account;green exchange rate;green rate;green unit of account;terms for aid;aid procedure;counterpart funds;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +14866,"96/253/Euratom: Council Decision of 4 March 1996 adapting Decision 94/268/Euratom concerning a framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and training for the European Atomic Energy Community (1994 to 1998), following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 7 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas, by Decision 94/268/Euratom (4), the Council adopted a framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and training for the European Atomic Energy Community for 1994 to 1998; whereas Article 1 (3) of that Decision states that the amount deemed necessary for Community financial participation in the framework programme shall be ECU 1 254 million, and that, of this, ECU 617 million shall be the indicative amount for the period 1994 to 1996 and ECU 637 million shall be the indicative amount for the period 1997 to 1998;Whereas Article 4 (1) of the Decision states that the framework programme shall be adapted or supplemented as the situation changes; whereas the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union makes financial adjustment necessary because of the resulting increase in both Community resources devoted to and expenditure on research and development;Whereas, under the scientific and technical cooperation agreements signed with the Kingdom of Sweden, that State was already participating in some Community research activities relating to controlled thermonuclear fusion and radiation protection in return for a financial contribution classed as 'additional appropriations` for expenditure in respect of research activities;Whereas this Decision is limited to the adjustment of the financial amounts made necessary by the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden and does not modify the technical and scientific objectives, priorities, activities in the various areas, selection criteria and other provisions specified in the framework programme;Whereas, as a result, the framework programme amount deemed necessary should be increased and the additional funds allocated in a linear fashion between the activities of the framework programme; whereas the principle of linearity should also apply in the implementation of all activities of the framework programme in accordance with Article 2 of the framework programme;Whereas Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (5) and Decision 94/268/Euratom were adopted simultaneously and for the same period; whereas the same should apply to the Decisions adapting the two framework programmes,. Decision 94/268/Euratom is hereby amended as follows:1. in Article 1 (3):'1 254` shall be replaced by '1 336`,'617` shall be replaced by '769`,'637` shall be replaced by '567`, and'1 359` shall be replaced by '1 441`;2. Annex I shall be replaced by the text appearing in the Annex to this Decision.. Done at Brussels, 4 March 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentP. BARATTA(1) OJ No C 142, 8. 6. 1995, p. 18.(2) OJ No C 249, 25. 9. 1995, p. 47.(3) OJ No C 256, 2. 10. 1995, p. 12.(4) OJ No L 115, 6. 5. 1994, p. 31.(5) OJ No L 126, 18. 5. 1994, p. 1.ANNEX'ANNEX IFRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (1994 to 1998)AMOUNT AND INDICATIVE BREAKDOWN>TABLE> +",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;vocational training;distance training;e-training;manpower training;pre-vocational training;sandwich training;enlargement of the Union;Natali report;enlargement of the Community;research and development;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;EAEC;Euratom;European Atomic Energy Community,21 +43925,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 281/2014 of 19 March 2014 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of March 2014 under the tariff quota opened by Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 of 26 November 2007 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94 as regards opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for poultrymeat (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of March 2014 for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2014 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2014 under Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 20 March 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 March 2014.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 309, 27.11.2007, p. 47.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.4.2014-30.6.20141 09.4410 0,2395212 09.4411 0,2457623 09.4412 0,2574024 09.4420 0,2498136 09.4422 0,250816 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +4197,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2083/2005 of 19 December 2005 amending Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council in respect of their application thresholds for the procedures for the award of contracts (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors (1), and in particular Article 69 thereof,Having regard to Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts (2), and in particular Article 78 thereof,After consultation of the Advisory Committee for Public Contracts,Whereas:(1) By Decision 94/800/EC of 22 December 1994 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Community, as regards matters within its competence, of the agreements reached in the Uruguay Round multilateral negotiations (1986 to 1994) (3) the Council approved the Agreement on government procurement, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, shown in Annex 4 to that Decision. Under the terms of the Agreement, the rules it lays down are to be complied with as soon as the contracts in question reach or surpass the amounts, hereinafter referred to as ‘thresholds’, set in the Agreement and expressed as special drawing rights.(2) Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC have as one of their objectives the goal of allowing the contracting entities and the contracting authorities which apply them to comply at the same time with the obligations laid down in the Agreement. To achieve this, the Commission must check the thresholds laid down by the Directives to which the Agreement relates and, where necessary, revise them upwards or downwards so as to ensure that they correspond to the euro equivalents, rounded down to the nearest thousand, of the thresholds set in the Agreement. The values of the thresholds under the Directives are not the same as the values of the thresholds under the Agreement, recalculated to cover the period from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2007. They should therefore be revised.(3) Furthermore, in Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC, in order to reduce the number of thresholds to be complied with, those thresholds which are independent of the Agreement have been aligned on those which result from it. It is therefore appropriate to revise them as well.(4) The amendments do not affect the national provisions implementing Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC starting from lower thresholds than the thresholds specified in the Directives.(5) Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC should therefore be modified accordingly,. Directive 2004/17/EC is amended as follows:1. Article 16 is amended as follows:(a) in point (a), the amount ‘EUR 473 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 422 000’;(b) in point (b), the amount ‘EUR 5 923 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 5 278 000’.2. Article 61 is amended as follows:(a) in paragraph 1, the amount ‘EUR 473 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 422 000’;(b) in paragraph 2, the amount ‘EUR 473 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 422 000’. Directive 2004/18/EC is amended as follows:1. Article 7 is amended as follows:(a) in point (a), the amount ‘EUR 154 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 137 000’;(b) in point (b), the amount ‘EUR 236 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 211 000’;(c) in point (c), the amount ‘EUR 5 923 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 5 278 000’.2. The first paragraph of Article 8 is amended as follows:(a) in point (a), the amount ‘EUR 5 923 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 5 278 000’;(b) in point (b) the amount ‘EUR 154 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 211 000’.3. In Article 56, the amount ‘EUR 5 923 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 5 278 000’.4. In the first subparagraph of Article 63(1), the amount ‘EUR 5 923 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 5 278 000’.5. Article 67(1) is amended as follows:(a) in point (a), the amount ‘EUR 154 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 137 000’;(b) in point (b), the amount ‘EUR 236 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 211 000’;(c) in point (c), the amount ‘EUR 236 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 211 000’. Commission Regulation (EC) No 1874/2004 (4) shall hereby be repealed from 1 January 2006.References to the repealed Regulation shall be construed as references to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2006.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 2005.For the CommissionCharlie McCREEVYMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 1, corrected by OJ L 358, 3.12.2004. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2005/51/EC (OJ L 257, 1.10.2005, p. 127).(2)  OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 114, corrected by OJ L 351, 26.11.2004. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2005/75/EC (OJ L 323, 9.12.2005, p. 55).(3)  OJ L 336, 23.12.1994, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 326, 29.10.2004, p. 17. +",supplies contract;public supply contract;works contract;public works contract;public contract;official buying;public procurement;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;transport policy;transport development;postal service;letter post;mail;mail service;parcel post;post;services contract;water,21 +10749,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3732/92 of 22 December 1992 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1059/83 on storage contracts for table wine, grape must, concentrated grape must and rectified concentrated grape must. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1756/92 (2), and in particular Article 32 (5) thereof,Whereas under the rules in force in advance can be paid on the storage aid in two quarterly instalments; whereas to reduce the administrative burden involved and at the same time boost the effectiveness of the provision Member States should be enabled to pay an advance on the storage aid in a single instalment at the beginning of the wine year provided that appropriate security is lodged; whereas this measure should take effect on 1 June of the period for conclusion of contracts for the 1992/93 wine year;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Article 14 (2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1059/83 (3) is hereby replaced by the following:'2. Producers who have concluded a long-term storage contract may at their request obtain advance payment of the aid calculated when the contract was drawn up provided that security corresponding to 110 % of the aid amount has been lodged in favour of the intervention agency. The advance shall be paid within three months of submission of proof of lodging of the security. The balance shall be paid within three months of the day of expiry of the contract.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 15 December 1992. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 1992. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 84, 21. 3. 1987, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 180, 1. 7. 1992, p. 27. (3) OJ No L 116, 30. 4. 1983, p. 77. +",contract;conclusion of a contract;contract law;contractual agreement;contractual commitment;law of contract;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;intervention stock;table wine;ordinary wine;wine for direct consumption;economic support;aid;granting of aid;subvention,21 +892,"Council Directive 77/796/EEC of 12 December 1977 aiming at the mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications for goods haulage operators and road passenger transport operators, including measures intended to encourage these operators effectively to exercise their right to freedom of establishment. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 49, 57 and 235 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),Whereas, in its Directives 74/561/EEC (3) and 74/562/EEC (4), the Council imposed certain conditions for admission to the occupation of goods haulage operator and road passenger transport operator in national and international transport and whereas it is appropriate to ensure the mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in respect of the activities covered by these Directives ; whereas this Directive does not concern those undertakings referred to in the abovementioned Directives unless they are companies or firms within the meaning of Article 58 of the Treaty;Whereas, in respect of good repute and financial standing, it would be appropriate to acknowledge [relevant] documents issued by a competent authority in the transport operator's country of origin or the country whence he comes as sufficient proof for admission to the activities concerned in a host Member State;Whereas, in respect of professional competence, the certificates issued pursuant to the Community provisions on admission to the occupation of transport operator, must be recognized as sufficient proof by the host Member State;Whereas to the extent that Member States also make admission to, or the carrying out of, the activities covered by this Directive by employees subject to the possession of skills and professional competence, this Directive must also apply to that category of person ; whereas it would therefore also be appropriate to apply to employees the provisions on proof of good repute and of no previous bankruptcy,. 1. Member States shall, in respect of the activities referred to in Article 2, take the measures defined in this Directive concerning the establishment in their territories of the natural persons and undertakings referred to in Title I of the General Programme for the abolition of restrictions on freedom of establishment.2. This Directive shall also apply to nationals of Member States who, pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 of 15 October 1968 on freedom of movement for workers within the Community (5), carry on the activities referred to in Article 2 in the capacity of employees. This Directive shall apply to activities covered by Council Directives 74/561/EEC and 74/562/EEC. 1. Without prejudice to paragraphs 2 and 3 below, a host Member State shall, for the purpose of admission to any of the activities referred to in Article 2, accept as (1)OJ No C 125, 8.6.1976, p. 54. (2)OJ No C 197, 23.8.1976, p. 35. (3)OJ No L 308, 19.11.1974, p. 18. (4)OJ No L 308, 19.11.1974, p. 23. (5)OJ No L 257, 19.10.1968, p. 2.sufficient proof of good repute or of no previous bankruptcy an extract from a judicial record or, failing that, an equivalent document issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority in the transport operator's country of origin or the country whence he comes, showing that these requirements have been met.2. Where the host Member State imposes on its own nationals certain requirements as to good repute and proof that such requirements are satisfied cannot be obtained from the document referred to in paragraph 1, that State shall accept as sufficient evidence in respect of nationals of other Member States a certificate issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority in the country of origin or in the country whence the foreign national comes stating that the requirements in question have been met. Such certificates shall relate to the specific facts regarded as relevant by the host country.3. Where the country of origin or country whence the foreign national comes does not issue the document required in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2, such document may be replaced by a declaration on oath or by a solemn declaration - made by the person concerned before a competent judicial or administrative authority or, where appropriate, a notary in that person's country of origin or the country whence he comes ; such authority or notary shall issue a certificate attesting the authenticity of the declaration on oath or solemn declaration. The declaration in respect of no previous bankrupty may also be made before a competent professional body in the same country.4. Documents issued in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not be accepted if produced more than three months after their date of issue. This condition shall apply also to declarations made in accordance with paragraph 3. 1. Where in a host Member State a certificate is required as proof of financial standing, that State shall regard corresponding certificates issued by banks in the country of origin or in the country whence the foreign national comes or by other financial bodies designated by that country, as equivalent to certificates issued in its own territory.2. Where a Member State imposes on its own nationals certain requirements as to financial standing and where proof that such requirements are satisfied cannot be obtained from the document referred to in paragraph 1, that State shall accept as sufficient evidence, in respect of nationals of other Member States, a certificate issued by a competent administrative authority in the country of origin or in the country whence the foreign national comes, stating that the requirements in question have been met. Such certificate shall relate to the specific facts regarded as relevant by the host country. 1. Member States shall recognize the certificates referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 3 (4) of Directive 74/561/EEC and the second subparagraph of Article 2 (4) of Directive 74/562/EEC and issued by another Member State as sufficient proof of professional competence if they are based on an examination passed by the applicant or on three years' practical experience.2. With regard to natural persons and undertakings authorized, before 1 January 1975, under national regulations in a Member State to engage in the occupation of goods haulage operator or passenger transport operator in national and/or international road transport and in so far as the undertakings concerned are companies or firms within the meaning of Article 58 of the Treaty, Member States shall accept as sufficient proof of professional competence certificates stating that the activity concerned has actually been carried on in a Member State for a period of three years. This activity must not have ceased more than five years before the date of submission of the certificate.In the case of an undertaking, the certificate stating that the activity has actually been carried on shall be issued in respect of one of the natural persons actually in charge of the transport activities of the undertaking. Member States shall, within the time limit laid down in Article 7, designate the authorities and bodies competent to issue the documents referred to in Articles 3 and 4 and the certificate referred to in Article 5 (2). They shall immediately inform the other Member States and the Commission thereof. 1. Member States shall bring into force the measures necessary to comply with this Directive before 1 January 1979 and shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.2. Member States shall forward to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 December 1977.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. DHOORE +",provision of documents;document loan;furnishing of documents;lending of documents;sending of documents;supplying of documents;transmission of documents;recognition of diplomas;mutual recognition of diplomas;recognition of qualifications;carriage of passengers;passenger traffic;road transport;road haulage;transport by road;carrier;charterer;forwarding agent;shipowner;right of establishment;freedom of establishment,21 +1051,"Council Directive 78/664/EEC of 25 July 1978 laying down specific criteria of purity for antioxidants which may be used in foodstuffs intended for human consumption. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 70/357/EEC of 13 July 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning the antioxidants authorized for use in foodstuffs intended for human consumption (1), as last amended by Directive 78/143/EEC (2), and in particular Article 5 (1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, pursuant to Article 4 of Directive 70/357/EEC, antioxidants must comply with specific criteria of purity laid down in accordance with Article 5 (1) thereof;Whereas specific criteria of purity should be laid down for the antioxidants listed in Parts I to III and points 4 to 7 of Part IV of the Annex to Directive 70/357/EEC, on the understanding that certain of these criteria have already been laid down in Directive 65/66/EEC (3), as last amended by Directive 76/463/EEC (4), and in Directive 78/663/EEC (5);Whereas this Directive lays down no specific criteria of purity for ethyl alcohol covered by point 4 of Part IV of the Annex to Directive 70/357/EEC, and this substance will be considered in greater detail when rules of a general nature governing solvents are drawn up in the future;Whereas for economic and technological reasons in certain Member States, provision should be made for the Member States to retain their existing national arrangements concerning specific criteria of purity concerning DL-tartaric acid and salts thereof, hydrolysed lecithins, and the aldehyde content of propylene glycol,. The specific criteria of purity referred to in Article 5 (1) of Directive 70/357/EEC are set out in the Annex to this Directive. 1. This Directive does not affect national measures in existence at the time of its notification under which specific criteria of purity are set for: (a) DL-tartaric acid and salts thereof;(b) hydrolysed lecithins;(c) the aldehyde content of propylene glycol.2. The Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, shall decide before 1 January 1982 on the criteria of purity referred to in paragraph 1 (a) and (b). Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 18 months after notification of this Directive. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 July 1978.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. ERTL (1)OJ No L 157, 18.7.1970, p. 31. (2)OJ No L 44, 15.2.1978, p. 18. (3)OJ No 22, 9.2.1965, p. 373/65. (4)OJ No L 126, 14.5.1976, p. 33. (5)See page 4 of this Official Journal.ANNEX SPECIFIC CRITERIA OF PURITY FOR ANTIOXIDANTS WHICH MAY BE USED IN FOODSTUFFS INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONGeneral remarks (a) Except where otherwise stated, the quantities and percentages shall be calculated by mass on the basis of the anhydrous form of the substance.(b) Where the substance in question is not anhydrous at the outset and where ""volatile matter"" is involved, the latter shall include all moisture, including water of crystallization.(c) Where the drying temperature and time are not stated, the latter shall be understood to mean ""to constant weight"" and the former shall be 105 ยบC.(d) Where the interpretation of the criteria set out below require that certain technical data such as ""vacuum"" data be defined, the methods of analysis established pursuant to Article 5 (2) of the Directive concerning antioxidants shall be referred to.(e) Where the concentration of a solution is given, this shall be taken to mean mass/volume except where otherwise stated.(f) Temperatures shall always be stated in degrees centigrade (Celsius).(g) The specific criteria of purity applicable to substances E 220 to E 224, E 226 and E 270 are laid down by Directive 65/66/EEC.(h) The specific criteria of purity applicable to sorbitol, glycerol and to substance E 472 (c) are laid down by Council Directive 78/663/EEC.>PIC FILE= ""T0013441"">>PIC FILE= ""T0013442"">>PIC FILE= ""T0013443"">>PIC FILE= ""T0013444"">>PIC FILE= ""T0013445"">>PIC FILE= ""T0013446"">>PIC FILE= ""T0013447"">>PIC FILE= ""T0013448"">>PIC FILE= ""T0013449"">>PIC FILE= ""T0013450"">>PIC FILE= ""T0013451"">>PIC FILE= ""T0013452"">>PIC FILE= ""T0013453"">>PIC FILE= ""T0013454"">>PIC FILE= ""T0013455"">>PIC FILE= ""T0013456"">>PIC FILE= ""T0013457""> +",human nutrition;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;product quality;quality criterion;toxic substance;dioxin;harmful substance;toxic discharge;toxic product;toxic waste;toxicity;analytical chemistry;centrifuging;chemical analysis;chemical testing;chromatography;conductometry;electrolytic analysis;photometry;volumetric analysis,21 +37836,"2010/231/CFSP: Council Decision 2010/231/CFSP of 26 April 2010 concerning restrictive measures against Somalia and repealing Common Position 2009/138/CFSP. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 10 December 2002, the Council adopted Common Position 2002/960/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Somalia (1) following United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 733 (1992), 1356 (2001) and 1425 (2002) relating to an arms embargo against Somalia.(2) On 16 February 2009, the Council adopted Common Position 2009/138/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Somalia and repealing Common Position 2002/960/CFSP (2), implementing UNSCR 1844 (2008) which introduced restrictive measures against those who seek to prevent or block a peaceful political process, or those who threaten the Transitional Federal Institutions (TFIs) of Somalia or the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) by force, or take action that undermines stability in Somalia or in the region.(3) On 1 March 2010, the Council adopted Council Decision 2010/126/CFSP amending Common Position 2009/138/CFSP (3) and implementing UNSCR 1907 (2009) which called upon all States to inspect, in accordance with their national authorities and legislation and consistent with international law, all cargoes to and from Somalia, in their territory, including seaports and airports, if the State concerned has information that provides reasonable grounds to believe that the cargo contains items whose supply, sale, transfer or export is prohibited under the general and complete arms embargo to Somalia established pursuant to paragraph 5 of UNSCR 733 (1992) and elaborated and amended by subsequent resolutions.(4) On 19 March 2010, the United Nations Security Council (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Security Council’) adopted UNSCR 1916 (2010) which, inter alia, extended the mandate of the monitoring group referred to in paragraph 3 of UNSCR 1558 (2004) and decided to ease some restrictions and obligations under the sanctions regime to enable the delivery of supplies and technical assistance by international, regional and sub-regional organisations and to ensure the timely delivery of urgently needed humanitarian assistance by the United Nations (UN).(5) On 12 April 2010, the Sanctions Committee established by paragraph 11 of UNSCR 751 (1992) concerning Somalia (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Sanctions Committee’) adopted the list of persons and entities which are subject to restrictive measures.(6) For the sake of clarity, the measures imposed by Common Position 2009/138/CFSP as amended by Council Decision 2010/126/CFSP and the exemptions provided for in UNSCR 1916 (2010) should be integrated into a single legal instrument.(7) Common Position 2009/138/CFSP should therefore be repealed.(8) This Decision respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (4) and notably the right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial, the right to property and the right to the protection of personal data. This Decision should be applied in accordance with those rights and principles.(9) This Decision also fully respects the obligations of Member States under the Charter of the United Nations and the legally binding nature of Security Council Resolutions.(10) The procedure for amending the Annex to this Decision should include providing to designated persons and entities the reasons for their listing as transmitted by the Sanctions Committee, so as to give them an opportunity to present observations. Where observations are submitted or where substantial new evidence is presented, the Council should review its decision in the light of those observations and inform the person or entity concerned accordingly.(11) Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement certain measures,. 1.   The direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer of arms and related material of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment and spare parts for the aforementioned to Somalia by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States shall be prohibited whether originating or not in their territories.2.   The direct or indirect supply to Somalia of technical advice, financial and other assistance and training related to military activities, including in particular technical training and assistance related to the provision, manufacture, maintenance or use of the items mentioned in paragraph 1, by nationals of Member States or from the territories of the Member States, shall be prohibited.3.   Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to:(a) the supply, sale or transfer of arms and related material of all types and the direct or indirect supply of technical advice, financial and other assistance and training related to military activities intended solely for the support of or use by AMISOM as stipulated in paragraph 4 of UNSCR 1744 (2007) or for the sole use of States and regional organisations undertaking measures in accordance with paragraph 6 of UNSCR 1851 (2008) and paragraph 10 of UNSCR 1846 (2008);(b) the supply, sale or transfer of arms and related material of all types and to the direct or indirect supply of technical advice intended solely for the purpose of helping to develop security sector institutions, consistent with the political process set out in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of UNSCR 1744 (2007) and in the absence of a negative decision by the Sanctions Committee within five working days of receiving the relevant notification;(c) the supply, sale or transfer of non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, or of material intended for institution building programmes of the Union, or Member States, including in the field of security, carried out within the framework of the Peace and Reconciliation Process, as approved in advance by the Sanctions Committee, and to protective clothing, including flak jackets and military helmets, temporarily exported to Somalia by UN personnel, representatives of the media and humanitarian and development workers and associated personnel for their personal use only. Restrictive measures as provided for in Articles 3, 5(1) and 6(1) and (2) shall be imposed against persons and entities designated by the Sanctions Committee as:— engaging in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of Somalia, including acts that threaten the Djibouti Agreement of 18 August 2008 or the political process, or threaten the TFIs or AMISOM by force,— having acted in violation of the arms embargo and related measures as referred to in Article 1,— obstructing the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Somalia, or access to, or distribution of, humanitarian assistance in Somalia.The relevant persons and entities are listed in the Annex. Member States shall take the necessary measures to prevent the direct and indirect supply, sale or transfer of weapons and military equipment and the direct or indirect supply of technical assistance or training, financial and other assistance including investment, brokering or other financial services, related to military activities or to the supply, sale, transfer, manufacture, maintenance or use of weapons and military equipment, to persons or entities referred to in Article 2. 1.   Member States shall inspect, in accordance with their national authorities and legislation and consistent with international law, all cargo to and from Somalia in their territory, including at their airports and seaports, if they have information that provides reasonable grounds to believe that the cargo contains items the supply, sale, transfer or export of which is prohibited under Article 3.2.   Aircrafts and vessels transporting cargo to and from Somalia shall be subject to the requirement of additional pre-arrival or pre-departure information for all goods brought into or out of a Member State.3.   Member States shall, upon discovery, seize and dispose of (either by destroying or rendering inoperable) items the supply, sale, transfer or export of which is prohibited under Article 3. 1.   Member States shall take the necessary measures to prevent the entry into, or transit through, their territories of the persons referred to in Article 2.2.   Paragraph 1 shall not oblige a Member State to refuse its own nationals entry into its territory.3.   Paragraph 1 shall not apply where the Sanctions Committee:(a) determines on a case-by-case basis that such entry or transit is justified on the grounds of humanitarian need, including religious obligation,(b) determines on a case-by-case basis that an exemption would otherwise further the objectives of peace and national reconciliation in Somalia and stability in the region.4.   In cases where, pursuant to paragraph 3, a Member State authorises the entry into, or transit through, its territory of persons designated by the Sanctions Committee, the authorisation shall be limited to the purpose for which it is given and to the persons concerned thereby. 1.   All funds and economic resources owned or controlled directly or indirectly by the persons or entities referred to in Article 2 or held by entities owned or controlled directly or indirectly by them or by any persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, as designated by the Sanctions Committee, shall be frozen. The persons and entities concerned are identified in the Annex.2.   No funds or economic resources shall be made available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of the persons or entities referred to in paragraph 1.3.   Member States may allow for exemptions from the measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 in respect of funds and economic resources which are:(a) necessary for basic expenses, including payments for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and public utility charges;(b) intended exclusively for the payment of reasonable professional fees and reimbursement of incurred expenses associated with the provision of legal services;(c) intended exclusively for the payment of fees or service charges, in accordance with national laws, for routine holding or maintenance of frozen funds and economic resources;(d) necessary for extraordinary expenses, after notification by the Member State concerned to, and approval by, the Sanctions Committee;(e) the subject of a judicial, administrative or arbitral lien or judgment, in which case the funds and economic resources may be used to satisfy that lien or judgment provided that the lien or judgment was entered before designation by the Sanctions Committee of the person or entity concerned, and is not for the benefit of a person or entity referred to in Article 2, after notification by the Member State concerned to the Sanctions Committee.4.   The exemptions referred to in paragraph 3(a), (b) and (c) may be made after notification to the Sanctions Committee by the Member State concerned of its intention to authorise, where appropriate, access to such funds and economic resources, and in the absence of a negative decision by the Sanctions Committee within three working days of such notification.5.   Paragraph 2 shall not apply to the addition to frozen accounts of:(a) interest or other earnings on those accounts; or(b) payments due under contracts, agreements or obligations that were concluded or arose before the date on which those accounts became subject to restrictive measures,provided that any such interest, other earnings and payments remain subject to paragraph 1.6.   Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the making available of funds, other financial assets or economic resources necessary to ensure the timely delivery of urgently needed humanitarian assistance in Somalia, by the UN, its specialized agencies or programmes, humanitarian organizations having observer status with the UN General Assembly that provide humanitarian assistance, or their implementing partners. The Council shall establish the list contained in the Annex and amend it in accordance with determinations made by either the Security Council or the Sanctions Committee. 1.   Where the Security Council or the Sanctions Committee lists a person or entity and has provided a statement of reasons for the designation, the Council shall include such person or entity in the Annex. The Council shall communicate its decision and the statement of reasons to the person or entity concerned, either directly, if the address is known, or through the publication of a notice, providing such person or entity an opportunity to present observations.2.   Where observations are submitted, or where substantial new evidence is presented, the Council shall review its decision and inform the person or entity accordingly. The Annex shall include, where available, information provided by the Security Council or by the Sanctions Committee necessary to identify the persons or entities concerned. With regard to persons, such information may include names including aliases, date and place of birth, nationality, passport and ID card numbers, gender, address, if known and function or profession. With regard to entities such information may include names, place and date of registration, registration number and place of business. The Annex shall also include the date of designation by the Security Council or by the Sanctions Committee. 0This Decision shall be reviewed, amended or repealed, as appropriate, in accordance with relevant decisions of the Security Council. 1Common Position 2009/138/CFSP is hereby repealed. 2This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Luxembourg, 26 April 2010.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. ASHTON(1)  OJ L 334, 11.12.2002, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 46, 17.2.2009, p. 73.(3)  OJ L 51, 2.3.2010, p. 18.(4)  OJ C 364, 18.12.2000, p. 1.ANNEXLIST OF PERSONS AND ENTITIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2I.   Persons1. Yasin Ali Baynah (a.k.a. a) Ali, Yasin Baynah, b) Ali, Yassin Mohamed, c) Baynah, Yasin, d) Baynah, Yassin, e) Baynax, Yasiin Cali, f) Beenah, Yasin, g) Beenah, Yassin, h) Beenax, Yasin, i) Beenax, Yassin, j) Benah, Yasin, k) Benah, Yassin, l) Benax, Yassin, m) Beynah, Yasin, n) Binah, Yassin, o) Cali, Yasiin Baynax) Date of birth: circa 1966. Nationality: Somalia. Alt. Nationality: Sweden. Location: Rinkeby, Stockholm, Sweden; Mogadishu, Somalia.2. Hassan Dahir Aweys (a.k.a. a) Ali, Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, b) Awes, Hassan Dahir, c) Awes, Shaykh Hassan Dahir, d) Aweyes, Hassen Dahir, e) Aweys, Ahmed Dahir, f) Aweys, Sheikh, g) Aweys, Sheikh Hassan Dahir, h) Dahir, Aweys Hassan, i) Ibrahim, Mohammed Hassan, j) OAIS, Hassan Tahir, k) Uways, Hassan Tahir, l) ‘Hassan’, Sheikh) Date of birth: 1935. Citizen: Somalia. Nationality: Somalia. Location: Somalia; Eritrea.3. Hassan Abdullah Hersi Al-Turki (a.k.a. a) Al-Turki, Hassan, b) Turki, Hassan, c) Turki, Hassan Abdillahi Hersi, d) Turki, Sheikh Hassan, e) Xirsi, Xasan Cabdilaahi, f) Xirsi, Xasan Cabdulle) Date of birth: circa 1944. Place of birth: Ogaden Region, Ethiopia. Nationality: Somalia. Location: Somalia.4. Ahmed Abdi aw-Mohamed (a.k.a. a) Abu Zubeyr, Muktar Abdirahman, b) Abuzubair, Muktar Abdulrahim, c) Aw Mohammed, Ahmed Abdi, d) Aw-Mohamud, Ahmed Abdi, e) ‘Godane’, f) ‘Godani’, g) ‘Mukhtar, Shaykh’, h) ‘Zubeyr’, Abu) Date of birth: 10 July 1977. Place of birth: Hargeysa, Somalia. Nationality: Somalia.5. Fuad Mohamed Khalaf (a.k.a. a) Fuad Mohamed Khalif, b) Fuad Mohamed Qalaf, c) Fuad Mohammed Kalaf, d) Fuad Mohamed Kalaf, e) Fuad Mohammed Khalif, f) Fuad Khalaf, g) Fuad Shongale, h) Fuad Shongole, i) Fuad Shangole, j) Fuad Songale, k) Fouad Shongale, l) Fuad Muhammad Khalaf Shongole) Nationality: Somalia. Location: Mogadishu, Somalia. Alt. Location: Somalia.6. Bashir Mohamed Mahamoud (a.k.a. a) Bashir Mohamed Mahmoud, b) Bashir Mahmud Mohammed, c) Bashir Mohamed Mohamud, d) Bashir Mohamed Mohamoud, e) Bashir Yare, f) Bashir Qorgab, g) Gure Gap, h) ‘Abu Muscab’, i) ‘Qorgab’) Date of birth: circa 1979-1982. Alt. date of birth: 1982. Nationality: Somalia. Location: Mogadishu, Somalia.7. Mohamed Sa’id (a.k.a. a) ‘Atom’, b) Mohamed Sa’id Atom, c) Mohamed Siad Atom) Date of birth: circa 1966. Place of birth: Galgala, Somalia. Location: Galgala, Somalia. Alt. Location: Badhan, Somalia.8. Fares Mohammed Mana’a (a.k.a.: a) Faris Mana’a, b) Fares Mohammed Manaa) Date of birth: 8 February 1965. Place of birth: Sadah, Yemen. Passport No.: 00514146; place of issue: Sanaa, Yemen. ID Card No.: 1417576; place of issue: Al-Amana, Yemen; date of issue: 7 January 1996.II.   EntitiesAL-SHABAAB (a.k.a. a) Al-Shabab, b) Shabaab, c) The Youth, d) Mujahidin Al-Shabaab Movement, e) Mujahideen Youth Movement, f) Mujahidin Youth Movement, g) MYM, h) Harakat Shabab Al-Mujahidin, i) Hizbul Shabaab, j) Hisb’ul Shabaab, k) Al-Shabaab Al-Islamiya, l) Youth Wing, m) Al-Shabaab Al-Islaam, n) Al-Shabaab Al-Jihaad, o) The Unity Of Islamic Youth, p) Harakat Al-Shabaab Al-Mujaahidiin, q) Harakatul Shabaab Al Mujaahidiin, r) Mujaahidiin Youth Movement) Location: Somalia. +",military equipment;arms;military material;war material;weapon;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;Somalia;sale;offering for sale;common foreign and security policy;CFSP;European foreign policy;common foreign policy;common security policy;arms trade;arms sales;arms trafficking,21 +15906,"Council Regulation (EC) No 2490/96 of 20 December 1996 extending Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreements to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the measures provided for in Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 (1) providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreements to take account of the Agreement of Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations were extended to 31 December 1996 by Regulation (EC) No 1194/96 (2);Whereas it was planned to replace those measures with interim Additional Protocols to the Europe Agreements; whereas those Protocols cannot enter into force on 31 December 1996; whereas the said Regulation should therefore be extended to 31 December 1997,. In Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 3066/95, the second sentence is hereby replaced by the following:'It shall apply from 1 January to 31 December 1997`. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. BARRETT(1) OJ No L 328, 30. 12. 1995, p. 31.(2) OJ No L 161, 26. 6. 1996, p. 2. +",GATT;General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;agricultural product;farm product;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,21 +43822,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 106/2014 of 3 February 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for skates and rays in EU waters of VIId by vessels flying the flag of The Netherlands. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 39/2013 of 21 January 2013 fixing for 2013 the fishing opportunities available to EU vessels for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are not subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2013.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2013.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2013 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 February 2014.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 23, 25.1.2013, p. 1.ANNEXNo 85/TQ39Member State The NetherlandsStock SRX/07D.Species Skates and rays (Rajiformes)Zone EU waters of VIIdDate 10.12.2013 +",English Channel;ship's flag;nationality of ships;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +3830,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2187/2004 of 20 December 2004 amending Regulation (EC) No 1615/2000 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 in respect of the definition of the concept of originating products used for the purposes of the scheme of generalised preferences to take account of the special situation of Nepal regarding certain exports of textiles to the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (1), and in particular Article 247 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (2), and in particular Article 76 thereof,Whereas:(1) By Council Regulation (EC) No 2501/2001 of 10 December 2001 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2004 (3), the Community granted generalised tariff preferences to Nepal.(2) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 establishes the definition of the concept of originating products to be used for the purposes of the scheme of generalised tariff preferences (GSP). However, Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 provides for derogations in favour of least-developed GSP-beneficiary countries which submit an appropriate request to that effect to the Community.(3) Nepal has benefited from such a derogation for certain textiles since 1997, in the last instance by virtue of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1615/2000 of 24 July 2000 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 in respect of the definition of the concept of originating products used for the purposes of the scheme of generalised preferences to take account of the special situation of Nepal regarding certain exports of textiles to the Community (4), as amended by Regulation No 293/2002 (5), which extended its validity until 31 December 2004. By letter dated 10 June 2004, Nepal has submitted a request for the renewal of this derogation.(4) The request submitted by Nepal has been considered by the Commission and has been found to be duly substantiated.(5) When the validity of Regulation No 1615/2000 was extended, it was considered that its expiry should coincide with the ending of the current GSP scheme, which was due to end on that date. However, Regulation No 2211/2003 (6) extended the validity of the GSP scheme for a further year, until 31 December 2005.(6) On 18 December 2003 the Commission published a Green Paper on the future of rules of origin in preferential trade arrangements (7) which opened a wide-ranging debate on the subject. On 7 July 2004 it published a Communication to the Council, the European Parliament and the Economic and Social Committee entitled ‘Developing countries, international trade and sustainable development: the function of the Community’s generalised system of preferences (GSP) for the 10-year period from 2006 to 2015’ (8), which also acknowledged the need for change in rules of origin. However, no decisions have yet been taken and no new rules will be in place before 31 December 2004.(7) A prolongation of the derogation should not pre-judge or prejudice the outcome of discussions on possible new rules of origin for GSP. However, the interests of traders concluding contracts both in Nepal and in the Community, as well as the stability and the sustained development of the Nepalese industry in terms of ongoing investment and employment, require that the derogation should be prolonged for a period of time sufficient to permit the continuation or conclusion of longer-term contracts, while facilitating the transition to possible new rules of origin for GSP.(8) The provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1615/2000, in particular the existence of quantitative limits, which apply on an annual basis, reflecting the Community market's capacity to absorb the Nepalese products, Nepal's export capacity and actual recorded trade flows, were designed to prevent injury to the corresponding branches of Community industry.(9) The derogation should therefore be renewed until 31 December 2006. However, in order to ensure fair treatment both for Nepal and for other least developed countries, the continuing need for the derogation should be reviewed once any new rules of origin are adopted in the context of the new generalised system of preferences.(10) Regulation (EC) No 1615/2000 should therefore be amended accordingly.(11) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. Regulation (EC) No 1615/2000 is amended as follows:— in Article 2, ‘31 December 2004’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2006’;— the following paragraph is added: This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2005.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 2004.For the CommissionLászló KOVÁCSMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.(2)  OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2286/2003 (OJ L 343, 31.12.2003, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 346, 31.12.2001, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1828/2004 (OJ L 321, 22.10.2004, p. 23).(4)  OJ L 185, 25.7.2000, p. 46.(5)  OJ L 46, 16.2.2002, p. 14.(6)  OJ L 332, 19.12.2003, p. 1.(7)  COM(2003) 787 final.(8)  COM(2004) 461 final. +",Cambodia;Kampuchea;Kingdom of Cambodia;common commercial policy;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +4803,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1210/2008 of 20 November 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 55/2008 introducing autonomous trade preferences for the Republic of Moldova. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 55/2008 (1) (hereinafter ‘the Regulation’) entered into force on 31 January 2008 and is being applied as of 1 March 2008. The Regulation gives all products originating in the Republic of Moldova (hereinafter: ‘Moldova’) free access to the Community markets, except for certain agricultural products listed in Annex I to the Regulation for which limited concessions have been given either in the form of exemption from customs duties within the limit of tariff quotas or of reduction of customs duties.(2) The wording of Article 14 of the Regulation created a gap between the application of the generalised system of preferences (hereinafter ‘GSP’) to which Moldova was entitled until the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 55/2008, and the application of the autonomous trade preferences (hereinafter ‘ATPs’), whereas the intention had been to ensure that the GSP would continue to apply for all eligible exports until the ATPs were introduced. According to Article 14 goods covered by the GSP, which have been exported to the Community between the entry into force of the ATPs and the start of the application of the regime would not be covered by either regime in cases where no purchase contract was made before 31 January 2008 and it could be shown that the goods left Moldova no later than 31 January 2008. To correct this situation the wording in Article 14 should be amended so as to refer to the date of application of the Regulation and not its entry into force.(3) In preparing the application of the Regulation (EC) No 55/2008 and the management of the quotas listed in its Annex I, a few inconsistencies between the quota descriptions and the applicable CN codes were detected. In order to correct those errors the word ‘domestic’ should be deleted in the description for quota No 09.0504, the CN code 1001 90 99 should be added to quota No 09.0509 and the description ‘of an actual alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 15 %’ should be deleted in the description of quota No 09.0514. The proposed corrections do not contradict or change the methodology used to determine the size of the quotas for each product group, which was based on best export performance of the years 2004-2006 with yearly increases corresponding to the potential increases in production and export capacity of Moldova until 2012.(4) Regulation (EC) No 55/2008 should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation can be applied without undue delay, it should enter into force on the day following its publication,. Regulation (EC) No 55/2008 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 14 shall be amended as follows:(a) Article 14(1), the introductory phrase, the words ‘the entry into force’ shall be replaced by the following: ‘the date of application’;(b) Article 14(1)(a), (1)(b), (2)(a), (2)(b), (2)(c) and (2)(d), the words ‘the date of entry into force’ shall be replaced by the following: ‘the date of application’.2. Annex I shall be replaced by the text appearing in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 November 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentB. LAPORTE(1)  OJ L 20, 24.1.2008, p. 1.ANNEX‘ANNEX IPRODUCTS SUBMITTED TO QUANTITATIVE LIMITS OR PRICE THRESHOLDS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3Notwithstanding the rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, the wording for the description of the products is to be considered as having no more than an indicative value, the preferential scheme being determined, within the context of this Annex, by the coverage of the CN codes. Where ex CN codes are indicated, the preferential scheme is to be determined by application of the CN code and corresponding description taken together.1.   Products subject to annual duty free tariff quotasOrder No CN Code Description 2008 (1) 2009 (1) 2010 (1) 2011 (1) 2012 (1)09.0504 0201 to 0204 Fresh, chilled and frozen meat of bovine animals, swine and sheep and goats 3 000 (2) 3 000 (2) 4 000 (2) 4 000 (2) 4 000 (2)09.0505 ex 0207 Meat and edible offal of the poultry of heading 0105, fresh, chilled or frozen, other than fatty livers of subheading 0207 34 400 (2) 400 (2) 500 (2) 500 (2) 500 (2)09.0506 ex 0210 Meat and edible meat offal of swine and bovine animals, salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offals of domestic swine and bovine animals 400 (2) 400 (2) 500 (2) 500 (2) 500 (2)09.4210 0401 to 0406 Dairy products 1 000 (2) 1 000 (2) 1 500 (2) 1 500 (2) 1 500 (2)09.0507 0407 00 Birds’ eggs, in shell 90 (3) 95 (3) 100 (3) 110 (3) 120 (3)09.0508 ex 0408 Birds’ eggs, not in shell and egg yolks, other than unfit for human consumption 200 (2) 200 (2) 300 (2) 300 (2) 300 (2)09.0509 1001 90 91 Other spelt (other than spelt for sowing), common wheat and meslin 25 000 (2) 30 000 (2) 35 000 (2) 40 000 (2) 50 000 (2)09.0510 1003 00 90 Barley 20 000 (2) 25 000 (2) 30 000 (2) 35 000 (2) 45 000 (2)09.0511 1005 90 Maize 15 000 (2) 20 000 (2) 25 000 (2) 30 000 (2) 40 000 (2)09.0512 1601 00 91 and 1601 00 99 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products 500 (2) 500 (2) 600 (2) 600 (2) 600 (2)ex 1602 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood:— of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, uncooked,— of domestic swine,— of bovine animals, uncooked09.0513 1701 99 10 White Sugar 15 000 (2) 18 000 (2) 22 000 (2) 26 000 (2) 34 000 (2)09.0514 2204 21 and 2204 29 Wine of fresh grapes other than sparkling wine 60 000 (4) 70 000 (4) 80 000 (4) 100 000 (4) 120 000 (4)2.   Products for which the ad valorem component of the import duty is exemptedCN Code Description0702 Tomatoes, fresh or chilled0703 20 Garlic, fresh or chilled0707 Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled0709 90 70 Courgettes, fresh or chilled0709 90 80 Globe artichokes0806 Grapes, fresh or dried0808 10 Apples, fresh0808 20 Pears and quinces0809 10 Apricots0809 20 Cherries0809 30 Peaches, including nectarines0809 40 Plums and sloes’(1)  From 1 January until 31 December, except for 2008 from the first day of application of the Regulation until 31 December.(2)  Tonnes (net weight).(3)  Million units.(4)  Hectolitres. +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;agricultural product;farm product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Moldova;Republic of Moldova,21 +27395,"2004/484/EC: Council Decision of 22 September 2003 on the conclusion of a Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Latvia, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of negotiations between the parties on new mutual agricultural concessions. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133, in conjunction with Article 300(2), subparagraph 1, first sentence, thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Latvia, of the other part, hereinafter referred to as ""the Europe Agreement""(1), provides for certain reciprocal trade concessions for certain agricultural products.(2) Article 20(4) of the Europe Agreement provides that the Community and Latvia shall examine product by product and on an orderly and reciprocal basis the possibilities of granting each other further concessions.(3) The first improvements to the preferential arrangements of the Europe Agreement were provided for in the Protocol adjusting trade aspects of the Europe Agreement to take account of the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union and the outcome of the Uruguay Round negotiations on agriculture, including improvements to the existing preferential arrangements, approved by Decision 1999/790/EC(2).(4) Improvements to the preferential arrangements were also provided for as a result of negotiations to liberalise agricultural trade concluded in 2000. On the Community side, these were implemented from 1 July 2000 by Council Regulation (EC) No 2341/2000 of 17 October 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with Latvia(3). This second adjustment of the preferential arrangements has not yet been incorporated in the Europe Agreement in the form of an Additional Protocol.(5) Negotiations for further improvements to the preferential arrangements of the Europe Agreement were concluded on 4 April 2002. The results of the negotiations have so far been implemented by the respective parties in the form of autonomous measures, applicable as from 1 July 2002. On the Community side, the autonomous measures were implemented by Council Regulation (EC) No 1362/2002 of 22 July 2002 establishing concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with Latvia(4). Similar legislative measures were adopted and implemented by the Republic of Latvia.(6) The new Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Latvia, of the other part (hereinafter referred to as ""the Protocol"") should be approved with a view to consolidating all concessions in agricultural trade between the two sides, including the results of the negotiations concluded in 2000 and 2002.(7) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code(5) has codified the management rules for tariff quotas designed to be used following the chronological order of dates of customs declarations. Certain tariff quotas in this Decision should therefore be administered in accordance with those rules.(8) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(6).(9) As a result of the aforementioned negotiations, Regulation (EC) No 1362/2002 has effectively lost its substance and should therefore be repealed,. The Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Latvia, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of negotiations between the parties on new mutual agricultural concessions, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Protocol on behalf of the Community and give the notification of approval provided for in Article 4 of the Protocol. 1. Upon this Decision taking effect, the arrangements provided for in the Annexes to the Protocol attached to this Decision shall replace those referred to in Annexes Va, X and XI as referred to in Article 20(2), as amended, of the Europe Agreement.2. The Commission shall adopt rules for the application of the Protocol in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 5. The order numbers as attributed to the tariff quotas in the Annex to this Decision may be changed by the Commission in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 5. Tariff quotas with an order number above 09.5100 shall be administered by the Commission in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee for Cereals instituted by Article 23 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(7) or, where appropriate, by the committee instituted by the relevant provisions of the other Regulations on the common organisation of agricultural markets.2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month.3. The Committee shall adopt its Rules of Procedure. Regulation (EC) No 1362/2002 shall be repealed from the entry into force of the Protocol.. Done at Brussels, 22 September 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. Frattini(1) OJ L 26, 2.2.1998, p. 3.(2) OJ L 317, 10.12.1999, p. 1.(3) OJ L 271, 24.10.2000, p. 7.(4) OJ L 198, 27.7.2002, p. 13.(5) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2002 (OJ L 68, 12.3.2002, p. 11).(6) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.(7) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000 (OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 1).ANNEXOrder numbers for EU tariff quotas for products originating in Latvia(as referred to in Article 4)>TABLE> +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;agricultural product;farm product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;association agreement (EU);EC association agreement;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;Latvia;Republic of Latvia;agricultural trade,21 +32984,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1514/2006 of 11 October 2006 prohibiting fishing for greater forkbeard in ICES zones V, VI and VII (Community waters and international waters) by vessels flying the flag of Spain. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2270/2004 of 22 December 2004 fixing for 2005 and 2006 the fishing opportunities for Community fishing vessels for certain deepsea fish stocks (3) lays down quotas for 2005 and 2006.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2006.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 October 2006.For the CommissionJörgen HOLMQUISTDirector-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 768/2005 (OJ L 128, 21.5.2005, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 396, 31.12.2004, p. 4. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 742/2005 (OJ L 130, 18.5.2006, p. 7).ANNEXNo 36Member State SpainStock GFB/567-Species Greater forkbeard (Phycis blennoides)Zones V, VI and VII (Community waters and international waters)Date 15 September 2006 +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +17760,"Council Regulation (EC) No 47/98 of 19 December 1997 allocating, for 1998, certain catch quotas between Member States for vessels fishing in the Norwegian exclusive economic zone and the fishing zone around Jan Mayen. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Community and Norway have held consultations on their mutual fishing rights for 1998, and in particular the allocation of certain catch quotas to Community vessels in the Norwegian fishing zone;Whereas, in accordance with Articles 96 and 124 of the 1994 Act of Accession, fisheries agreements concluded by the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden with third countries are managed by the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in the Agreement on fisheries between the Kingdom of Sweden and the Kingdom of Norway of 9 December 1976, the Community, on behalf of Sweden, has held consultations with Norway concerning their fishing rights for 1998;Whereas, to ensure efficient management of the catch possibilities available, they should be allocated among the Member States as quotas in accordance with Article 8 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the control measures provided for by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (2);Whereas no agreement has been reached with Norway on whether the catch possibilities available should be subject to the provisions of Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 of 6 May 1996 introducing additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs and quotas (3);Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1998,. From 1 January to 31 December 1998, vessels flying the flag of a Member State are hereby authorized to make catches:- in waters falling within the Norwegian exclusive economic zone north of 62째00'N or within the fishing zone around Jan Mayen, and within the quota limits set out in Annex I;- in waters falling within the Norwegian exclusive economic zone south of 62째00'N, and within the quota limits set out in Annex II. Fishing quotas set out in Annexes I and II shall not be subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 2, 3 and 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1) OJ L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2205/97 (OJ L 304, 7. 11. 1997, p. 1).(3) OJ L 115, 9. 5. 1996, p. 3.ANNEX IAllocation of Community catch quotas in Norwegian waters for 1998, as referred to in Article 1(Norwegian waters north of 62째00' N)>TABLE>ANNEX IIAllocation for Community catch quotas in Norwegian waters for 1998, as referred to in Article 1(Norwegian waters south of 62째00'N)>TABLE> +",Norway;Kingdom of Norway;fishing agreement;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;exclusive economic zone;EEZ;exclusive national zone;two-hundred-mile zone;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,21 +43113,"Council Regulation (EU) No 1360/2013 of 2 December 2013 fixing the production levies in the sugar sector for the 2001/2002, 2002/2003, 2003/2004, 2004/2005 and 2005/2006 marketing years, the coefficient required for calculating the additional levy for the 2001/2002 and 2004/2005 marketing years and the amount to be paid by sugar manufacturers to beet sellers in respect of the difference between the maximum levy and the levy to be charged for the 2002/2003, 2003/2004 and 2005/2006 marketing years. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 (1), and in particular the first indent of Article 15(8), Article 16(5), and Article 18(5), empowered the Commission to adopt detailed rules on the basic production levy and the B levy to be collected from quota holders operating in the framework of the common organisation of markets in the sugar sector, the coefficient for the calculation of an additional levy, and the repayment or recovery of part of the levies from beet sellers.(2) The Commission established the production levies for the 2001/2002 (2), 2002/2003 (3), 2003/2004 (4), 2004/2005 (5) and 2005/2006 (6) marketing years.(3) Article 18(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 provided that when a basic production levy was lower than the maximum amount referred to in Article 15(3) or when the B levy referred to in that Article was lower than the maximum amount referred to in Article 15(4) of that Regulation, adjusted, where necessary, in accordance with Article 15(5), sugar manufacturers were to pay back beet sellers 60 % of the difference between the maximum amount of the levy concerned and the levy to be charged.(4) In accordance with Article 9(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 314/2002 (7), the amount to be paid by sugar manufacturers to beet sellers in respect of the difference between the maximum basic production levy and the B levy and the chargeable levy, were set for the 2002/2003 (8), 2003/2004 (9) and 2005/2006 (10) marketing years.(5) In the framework of the reform of the common market organisation for the sugar sector, Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 (11) repealed and replaced Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 as of the 2006/2007 marketing year. Regulation (EC) No 318/2006, which was subsequently repealed and incorporated into Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 (12), replaced the variable sugar production levy system of self-financing the production quota regime by a new production charge aimed at contributing to the financing of the expenditure occurring in the sugar sector under the common market organisation for sugar.(6) On 8 May 2008, in joined cases C-5/06 and C-23/06 to C-36/06, the Court of Justice declared Commission Regulations (EC) No 1762/2003 (13) and (EC) No 1775/2004 (14) invalid. In its judgment, the Court held that all quantities of sugar in exported products, regardless of whether or not export refunds were actually paid, were to be taken into account for the purpose of calculating the estimated average loss per tonne of product.(7) The Court, in joined cases C-175/07 to C-184/07, and in cases C-466/06 and C-200/06, also declared Commission Regulation (EC) No 1686/2005 (15) invalid.(8) In order to comply with the Court’s rulings, the Commission adopted Regulation (EC) No 1193/2009 (16).(9) On 29 September 2011, the General Court delivered its judgment in case T-4/06, in which it stated that there was no proper legal basis for a differentiated coefficient for the additional levy in the sugar sector and annulled Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1686/2005, as amended by Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1193/2009.(10) On 27 September 2012, in joined cases C-113/10, C-147/10 and C-234/10, the Court declared Regulation (EC) No 1193/2009 invalid, stating that, for the purpose of calculating the estimated average loss per tonne of product, Article 15(1)(d) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 was to be interpreted as meaning that the total refund amount includes the total amount of export refunds effectively paid.(11) Consequently, levies in the sugar sector should be fixed at the appropriate level. For exports defined in accordance with Article 6(5) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 314/2002, the ‘average loss’, within the meaning of Article 15(1)(d) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001, should be calculated by dividing the refunds effectively paid by the exported quantities, regardless of whether or not a refund has been paid. The ‘exportable surplus’, within the meaning of Article 15(1)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001, should also be calculated by using all exports, regardless of whether or not a refund has been paid.(12) Considering that the method used to calculate the levies for the 2001/2002 marketing year was the same as that invalidated by the Court, the production levies and the coefficient for the additional levy for the 2001/2002 marketing year should also be corrected accordingly.(13) It follows from the Court’s judgement that the corrected levies should apply from the same dates as the levies which were declared invalid.(14) As a result of the fixing of the sugar levies in accordance with the method referred to in recital 11, the amount to be paid by sugar manufacturers to beet sellers in respect of the difference between the maximum levy and the levy chargeable for the 2002/2003, 2003/2004 and 2005/2006 marketing years should also be newly set, and should be applicable retroactively.(15) For the 2001/2002 marketing year, the uncovered overall loss calculated following the method referred to in recital 11 amounts to EUR 14 123 937. The coefficient referred to in Article 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 should be set accordingly and should be applicable retroactively for that marketing year.(16) For the 2002/2003 marketing year, the application of the method referred to in recital 11 results in 2 % for the basic production levy and 16,371 % for the B levy, which should be applicable retroactively for that marketing year. The recalculated overall loss is covered in its entirety by the receipts from the basic production levy and the B levy. Therefore, there is no need to fix the additional coefficient referred to in Article 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 for that marketing year.(17) For the 2002/2003 marketing year, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1440/2002 (17) set the maximum amount of the B levy at 37,5 % of the intervention price for white sugar. However, the B levy applicable for that marketing year, revised according to the method referred to in recital 11 is 16,371 % of the intervention price for white sugar. This difference requires that the amount payable by sugar manufacturers to beet sellers be fixed per tonne of beet of standard quality for that marketing year, in accordance with Article 18(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001.(18) For the 2003/2004 marketing year, the application of the method referred to in recital 11 results in 2 % for the basic production levy and 17,259 % for the B levy. The recalculated overall loss is covered in its entirety by the receipts from the basic production levy and the B levy. Therefore, there is no need to fix the additional coefficient referred to in Article 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 for that marketing year.(19) For the 2003/2004 marketing year, Regulation (EC) No 1440/2002 set the maximum amount of the B levy at 37,5 % of the intervention price for white sugar. However, the B levy applicable for that marketing year, revised according to the method referred to in recital 11, is 17,259 % of the intervention price for white sugar. This difference requires that the amount payable by sugar manufacturers to beet sellers be fixed per tonne of beet of standard quality for that marketing year, in accordance with Article 18(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001.(20) For the 2004/2005 marketing year, the application of the method referred to in recital 11 does not change the basic production levy and the B levy. For that marketing year, the uncovered overall loss calculated following the method referred to in recital 11 amounts to EUR 57 648 788. The coefficient referred to in Article 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 should therefore be set. It follows from the Court’s judgement referred to in recital 9 that the coefficient should be uniform for the Member States of the Union as constituted on 30 April 2004 and the Member States of the Union as constituted on 1 May 2004.(21) For the 2005/2006 marketing year, the application of the method referred to in recital 11 results in an amount of 1,2335 % for the basic production levy without the need for a B levy. The recalculated overall loss is covered in its entirety by the receipts from the basic production levy and there is no need to fix the additional coefficient referred to in Article 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 for that marketing year.(22) For the 2005/2006 marketing year, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1296/2005 (18) set the maximum amount of the B levy at 37,5 % of the intervention price for white sugar. While the basic production levy applicable for that marketing year, revised in accordance with the method referred to in recital 11, is 1,2335 % of the intervention price for white sugar, there is no need for any B levy to be fixed. Due to these differences, it is necessary to fix the amounts per tonne of beet of standard quality payable by sugar manufacturers to beet sellers for that marketing year, in accordance with Article 18(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001.(23) For reasons of legal certainty and to ensure uniform treatment of the operators concerned in different Member States, it is necessary to set a common date upon which the levies fixed by this Regulation should be established, within the meaning of the second subparagraph of Article 2(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 (19). However, this deadline should not apply where Member States are required, under national law, to reimburse the operators concerned after that date,. 1.   The production levies in the sugar sector for the 2001/2002, 2002/2003, 2003/2004, 2004/2005 and 2005/2006 marketing years shall be those set out in point 1 of the Annex.2.   The coefficients required for calculating the additional levy for the 2001/2002 and 2004/2005 marketing years shall be those set out in point 2 of the Annex.3.   The amounts payable by sugar manufacturers to beet sellers in respect of the A or B levies for the 2002/2003, 2003/2004 and 2005/2006 marketing years shall be those set out in point 3 of the Annex. The date of establishment, as referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000, of the levies fixed by this Regulation shall be no later than 30 September 2014, except where Member States are prevented from respecting that deadline due to the application of national law on the recovery by economic operators of sums paid but not due. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. (1) shall apply from:— 16 October 2002 for the 2001/2002 marketing year,— 8 October 2003 for the 2002/2003 marketing year,— 15 October 2004 for the 2003/2004 marketing year,— 18 October 2005 for the 2004/2005 marketing year, and— 23 February 2007 for the 2005/2006 marketing year. (2) shall apply from:— 16 October 2002 for the 2001/2002 marketing year, and— 18 October 2005 for the 2004/2005 marketing year. (3) shall apply from:— 8 October 2003 for the 2002/2003 marketing year,— 15 October 2004 for the 2003/2004 marketing year, and— 23 February 2007 for the 2005/2006 marketing year.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 December 2013.For the CouncilThe PresidentE. GUSTAS(1)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 178, 30.6.2001, p. 1).(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1837/2002 (OJ L 278, 16.10.2002, p. 13).(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1762/2003 (OJ L 254, 8.10.2003, p. 4).(4)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1775/2004 (OJ L 316, 15.10.2004, p. 64).(5)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1686/2005 (OJ L 271, 15.10.2005, p. 12).(6)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 164/2007 (OJ L 51, 20.2.2007, p. 17).(7)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 314/2002 of 20 February 2002 laying down detailed rules for the application of the quota system in the sugar sector (OJ L 50, 21.2.2002, p. 40).(8)  OJ L 254, 8.10.2003, p. 5.(9)  OJ L 316, 15.10.2004, p. 65.(10)  OJ L 51, 20.2.2007, p. 16.(11)  Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 of 20 February 2006 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 1).(12)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1).(13)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1762/2003 of 7 October 2003 fixing the production levies in the sugar sector for the 2002/03 marketing year (OJ L 254, 8.10.2003, p. 4).(14)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1775/2004 of 14 October 2004 setting the production levies in the sugar sector for the 2003/04 marketing year (OJ L 316, 15.10.2004, p. 64).(15)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1686/2005 of 14 October 2005 setting the production levies and the coefficient for the additional levy in the sugar sector for the 2004/05 marketing year (OJ L 271, 15.10.2005, p. 12).(16)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1193/2009 of 3 November 2009 correcting Regulations (EC) No 1762/2003, (EC) No 1775/2004, (EC) No 1686/2005, (EC) No 164/2007 and fixing the production levies in the sugar sector for the marketing years 2002/2003, 2003/2004, 2004/2005, 2005/2006 (OJ L 321, 8.12.2009, p. 1).(17)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1440/2002 of 7 August 2002 revising the maximum amount for the B production levy and amending the minimum price for B beet in the sugar sector for the 2002/03 marketing year (OJ L 212, 8.8.2002, p. 3).(18)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1296/2005 of 5 August 2005 revising the maximum amount for the B production levy and amending the minimum price for B beet in the sugar sector for the 2005/06 marketing year (OJ L 205, 6.8.2005, p. 20).(19)  Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the Communities own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1).ANNEX(1) Production levies in the sugar sector referred to in Article 1(1)2001/2002 2002/2003 2003/2004 2004/2005 2005/2006(a) EUR per tonne of white sugar as the basic production levy on A sugar and B sugar(b) EUR per tonne of white sugar as the B levy on B sugar(c) EUR per tonne of dry matter as the basic production levy on A isoglucose and B isoglucose(d) EUR per tonne of dry matter as the B levy on B isoglucose(e) EUR per tonne of dry matter equivalent sugar/isoglucose as the basic production levy on A inulin syrup and B inulin syrup(f) EUR per tonne of dry matter equivalent sugar/isoglucose as the B levy on B inulin syrup.(2) Coefficients required for calculating the additional levy referred to in Article 1(2)(3) Amounts to be paid by sugar manufacturers to beet sellers in respect of the A or B levies referred to in Article 1(3)2002/2003 2003/2004 2005/2006Complement price for A beet (1) 0,378Complement price for B beet (1) 10,414 9,976 18,258(1)  Complement price in respect of A or B levy per tonne of beet of the standard quality (EUR). +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;sugar levy;isoglucose levy;market stabilisation;improvement of market conditions;market regularisation;market regularization;market stabilization;stabilisation of prices;stabilization of prices;redemption;repayment terms;sugar;fructose;fruit sugar;sugar beet;production aid;aid to producers,21 +28286,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 914/2004 of 29 April 2004 fixing the compensatory aid for bananas produced and marketed in the Community in 2003 and the unit value of the advances for 2004. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas(1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 12(6) and Article 14 thereof,Whereas:(1) Under Article 12(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93, compensatory aid to Community producers for any loss of income is calculated on the basis of the difference between the flat-rate reference income and the average production income from bananas produced and marketed in the Community during the year in question.(2) Article 2(2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93 of 9 July 1993 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the aid scheme to compensate for loss of income from marketing in the banana sector(2) fixes the flat-rate reference income at EUR 64,03 per 100 kilograms net weight of green bananas ex-packing shed.(3) In 2003, the average production income, calculated on the basis of the average of the prices for bananas marketed outside the producer regions at the stage of delivery at first port of unloading (goods not unloaded), on the one hand, and the selling prices on local markets for bananas marketed in their producer region, on the other, less the flat-rate amounts laid down in Article 3(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93, was less than the flat-rate reference income fixed for 2003. The compensatory aid to be granted in respect of 2003 should be fixed accordingly.(4) Under the second subparagraph of Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93, supplementary aid is granted in one or more producer regions where the average income from production is significantly lower than the average for the Community.(5) The annual average production income from the marketing of bananas produced in Martinique and Guadeloupe has proved to be significantly lower than the Community average during 2003. As a result, supplementary aid should be granted in the producer regions of Martinique and Guadeloupe, in accordance with the practice followed in recent years. Supplementary aid covering a percentage of the difference between the average income in the Community and the average income recorded on selling products in those regions should be fixed, using a degressive calculation method in which the first 10 % of this difference is not compensated for.(6) The unit amount of the advances and the amount of the relevant security are established, in accordance with Article 4(2) and (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93, on the basis of the aid fixed for the preceding year.(7) Given that not all the necessary data were available, it has not hitherto been possible to determine the compensatory aid for 2003. Provision should be made for the balance of the aid for 2003 and of the advances for bananas marketed during January and February 2004 to be paid within two months of the entry into force of this Regulation.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Bananas,. 1. The compensatory aid provided for in Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 for fresh bananas falling within CN code ex 0803, excluding plantain bananas, produced and marketed in the Community in 2003 shall be EUR 29,46 per 100 kilograms.2. The aid fixed in paragraph 1 shall be increased by EUR 5,19 per 100 kilograms for bananas produced in Martinique and by EUR 5,15 per 100 kilograms for bananas produced in Guadeloupe. Advances for bananas marketed from January to December 2004 shall amount to EUR 20,62 per 100 kilograms. The relevant security shall be EUR 10,31 per 100 kilograms. As an exception to Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93, the competent authorities of the Member States shall pay the balance of the compensatory aid to be granted in respect of 2003 and the advance for bananas marketed during January and February 2004 within two months of the entry into force of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 April 2004.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 47, 25.2.1993, p. 1. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2587/2001 (OJ L 345, 29.12.2001, p. 13).(2) OJ L 170, 13.7.1993, p. 5. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 471/2001 (OJ L 67, 9.3.2001, p. 52). +",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;monetary compensatory amount;MCA;accession compensatory amount;compensatory amount;dismantling of MCA;EU production;Community production;European Union production,21 +20678,"2001/137/EC: Commission Decision of 5 February 2001 excluding from Community financing certain expenditure incurred by the Member States under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (notified under document number C(2001) 198). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1287/95(2), and in particular Article 5(2)(c) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy(3), and in particular Article 7(4) thereof,After consulting the Committee of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund,Whereas:(1) Article 5(2)(c) of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 and Article 7(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 stipulate that the Commission is to exclude expenditure from Community financing where it finds that it has not been incurred in accordance with the Community rules.(2) Those Articles of Regulations (EEC) No 729/70 and (EC) No 1258/1999 and Article 8(1) and (2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1663/95 of 7 July 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 regarding the procedure for the clearance of the accounts of the EAGGF Guarantee Section(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2245/1999(5), provide that the Commission is to carry out the necessary checks, forward its findings to the Member States, consider any comments from the latter, enter into bilateral discussions to reach an agreement with the Member States concerned and formally communicate its conclusions to them, referring to Commission Decision 94/442/EC of 1 July 1994 setting up a conciliation procedure in the context of the clearance of the accounts of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) Guarantee Section(6), as amended by Decision 2000/649/EC(7).(3) The Member States have had the opportunity to request that a conciliation procedure be initiated. That procedure has been applied in some cases and the reports issued on the outcome have been considered by the Commission.(4) Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 and Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 provide that refunds on exports to non-member countries and intervention intended to stabilise the agricultural markets may be financed only where they are, respectively, granted and undertaken in accordance with the Community rules governing the common organisation of the agricultural markets.(5) The findings of checks performed, the results of bilateral discussions and the outcome of the conciliation procedures have shown that some expenditure declared by the Member States does not meet those conditions and cannot therefore be financed under the EAGGF Guarantee Section.(6) The Annex to this Decision sets out the amounts that are not recognised as being chargeable to the EAGGF Guarantee Section. Those amounts do not relate to expenditure incurred more than 24 months before the Commission's written notification of the results of the checks to the Member States.(7) As regards the cases covered by this Decision, the assessment of the amounts to be excluded on grounds of non-compliance with the Community rules was notified by the Commission to the Member States in a summary report on the subject.(8) This Decision is without prejudice to any financial conclusions that the Commission may draw from the judgments of the Court of Justice in cases pending at the date of this Decision and relating to the subject thereof,. The expenditure itemised in the Annex that has been incurred by the Member States' accredited paying agencies and declared under the EAGGF Guarantee Section is hereby excluded from Community financing because it does not comply with the Community rules. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, Ireland, the Italian Republic, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Portuguese Republic, the Kingdom of Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 5 February 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13.(2) OJ L 125, 8.6.1995, p. 1.(3) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103.(4) OJ L 158, 8.7.1995, p. 6.(5) OJ L 273, 23.10.1999, p. 5.(6) OJ L 182, 16.7.1994, p. 45.(7) OJ L 272, 25.10.2000, p. 41.ANNEXTOTAL CORRECTIONS IN NATIONAL CURRENCY>TABLE>TOTAL CORRECTIONS IN EURO>TABLE> +",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;budgetary control;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;national expenditure;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;agricultural expenditure;expenditure on agriculture;farm spending;EAGGF Guarantee Section;EAGGF Guarantee Section aid,21 +18439,"Council Regulation (EC) No 2838/98 of 17 December 1998 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2390/89 laying down general rules for the import of wines, grape juice and grape must. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organisation of the market in wine (1), and in particular Article 70(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Articles 1(2) and 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 2390/89 (2), provide for import facilities for wine products originating in third countries which offer specific guarantees through the provision of a certificate of origin and conformity and an analysis report; whereas Article 3(2) of that Regulation limits those facilities to a trial period expiring on 31 December 1998;Whereas negotiations are currently under way between the Community, represented by the Commission, and the United States of America, with a view to reaching an agreement on trade in wine; whereas these negotiations involve in particular the import conditions and oenological practices of each party and also the protection of appellation as to origin; whereas the intentions expressed by both parties indicate that the adoption of an agreement satisfactory to both parties can be expected within a reasonable time; whereas to facilitate the smooth progress of these negotiations the derogations for import facilities should be extended until the entry into force of the agreement resulting from these negotiations, but not later than 31 December 2003;Whereas, in order to avoid any deadlock in negotiations leading to the permanent introduction of these facilities, a mechanism should be set up whereby the Council can verify the actual state of progress of the negotiations; whereas the Commission should therefore keep the Council regularly informed of progress,. Article 3(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2390/89 shall be replaced by the following:'2. Article 1(2) and the second subparagraph of Article 2(2) shall apply until the entry into force of the agreement resulting from the negotiations with the United States of America on an agreement on trade in wine, but not later than 31 December 2003. The Commission shall keep the Council regularly informed of the progress of these negotiations and submit to the latter a report not later than 31 March 2000, together with appropriate proposals, if necessary`. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply as from 1 January 1999.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentW. MOLTERER(1) OJ L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1627/98 (OJ L 186, 16. 7. 1998, p. 9).(2) OJ L 232, 9. 8. 1989, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2611/97 (OJ L 353, 24. 12. 1997, p. 1). +",food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;fruit juice;fruit juice concentrate;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;wine;United States;USA;United States of America,21 +3444,"85/182/EEC: Commission Decision of 21 February 1985 prolonging the temporary suspension of the status of certain parts of the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany with regard to classical swine fever. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1) as last amended by Directive 84/644/EEC (2), and in particular Article 4c (1) (c) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 72/461/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in fresh meat (3), as last amended by Directive 84/643/EEC (4), and in particular Article 13a, thereof,Whereas Council Decision 82/838/EEC (5) recognizes certain parts of the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany as being either officially swine-fever free or swine-fever free;Whereas outbreaks of classical swine fever have been recorded in some of the parts of the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany referred to in the Annex to Decision 82/838/EEC;Whereas by Commission Decision 85/162/EEC (6) the Commission has suspended for a period of 15 days the status of official freedom from swine fever or freedom from swine fever of affected parts of German territory;Whereas, taking account of the epidemiological evolution of the disease, it is necessary to prolong this period of suspension for certain regions beyond the 15 days provided for initially in order to clarify the situation;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The status of those parts of the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany constituted by the regions set out in Annex I, as areas recognized to be officially swine-fever free within the meaning of Article 4c (1) (c) of Directive 64/432/EEC, is temporarily suspended for the regions listed in the Annex to this Directive. The Commission will follow developments in the situation with a view to taking appropriate decisions in respect of such developments. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 February 1985.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.(2) OJ No L 339, 27. 12. 1984, p. 30.(3) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 24.(4) OJ No L 339, 27. 12. 1984, p. 27.(5) OJ No L 352, 14. 12. 1982, p. 27.(6) OJ No L 63, 2. 3. 1985, p. 21.ANNEXRegions of the Federal Republic of Germany for which the official swine-fever free status is suspendedThe administrative districts of Detmold, of Hanover and of Lueneburg. +",animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;fresh meat;Lower Saxony;Lower Saxony (Land);cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +36611,"2009/617/EC: Commission Decision of 17 August 2009 concerning the non-inclusion of paraffin oil CAS 64742-54-7 in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC and the withdrawal of authorisations for plant protection products containing that substance (notified under document C(2009) 6305) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 8(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC provides that a Member State may, during a period of 12 years following the notification of that Directive, authorise the placing on the market of plant protection products containing active substances not listed in Annex I to that Directive that are already on the market two years after the date of notification, while those substances are gradually being examined within the framework of a programme of work.(2) Commission Regulations (EC) No 1112/2002 (2) and (EC) No 2229/2004 (3) lay down the detailed rules for the implementation of the fourth stage of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and establish a list of active substances to be assessed with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. That list includes paraffin oil CAS 64742-54-7.(3) For paraffin oil CAS 64742-54-7 the effects on human health and the environment have been assessed in accordance with the provisions laid down in Regulations (EC) No 1112/2002 and (EC) No 2229/2004 for a range of uses proposed by the notifier. Moreover, those Regulations designate the rapporteur Member States which have to submit the relevant assessment reports and recommendations to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in accordance with Article 21(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2229/2004. For paraffin oil CAS 64742-54-7 the Rapporteur Member State was Greece and all relevant information was submitted in April 2008.(4) The Commission examined paraffin oil CAS 64742-54-7 in accordance with Article 24a of Regulation (EC) No 2229/2004. A draft review report for that substance was reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and finalised on 12 March 2009 in the format of the Commission review report.(5) During the examination of paraffin oil CAS 64742-54-7 by the Committee, it was concluded, taking into account comments received from Member States, that there are clear indications that it may be expected that the active substance has harmful effects on human health and in particular on consumers and operators because the existing evidence is not sufficient to allow the establishment of an ADI, ARfD and an AOEL.(6) The Commission invited the notifier to submit its comments on the results of the examination of paraffin oil CAS 64742-54-7 and on its intention or not to further support the substance. The notifier submitted its comments which have been carefully examined. However, despite the arguments put forwards by the notifier, the concerns identified could not be eliminated, and assessments made on the basis of the information submitted have not demonstrated that it may be expected that, under the proposed conditions of use, plant protection products containing paraffin oil CAS 64742-54-7 satisfy in general the requirements laid down in Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of Directive 91/414/EEC.(7) Paraffin oil CAS 64742-54-7 should therefore not be included in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC.(8) Measures should be taken to ensure that authorisations granted for plant protection products containing paraffin oil CAS 64742-54-7 are withdrawn within a fixed period of time and are not renewed and that no new authorisations for such products are granted.(9) Any period of grace granted by a Member State for the disposal, storage, placing on the market and use of existing stocks of plant protection products containing paraffin oil CAS 64742-54-7 should be limited to 12 months in order to allow existing stocks to be used in one further growing season, which ensures that plant protection products containing paraffin oil CAS 64742-54-7 remain available to users for 18 months from the adoption of this Decision.(10) This Decision does not prejudice the submission of an application for paraffin oil CAS 64742-54-7 in accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and Commission Regulation (EC) No 33/2008 of 17 January 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Directive 91/414/EEC as regards a regular and an accelerated procedure for the assessment of active substances which were part of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of that Directive but have not been included into its Annex I (4), in view of a possible inclusion in its Annex I.(11) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Paraffin oil CAS 64742-54-7 shall not be included as active substance in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Member States shall ensure that:(a) authorisations for plant protection products containing paraffin oil CAS 64742-54-7 are withdrawn by 17 February 2010;(b) no authorisations for plant protection products containing paraffin oil CAS 64742-54-7 are granted or renewed from the date of publication of this Decision. Any period of grace granted by Member States in accordance with the provisions of Article 4(6) of Directive 91/414/EEC, shall be as short as possible and shall expire on 17 February 2011 at the latest. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 August 2009.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 168, 27.6.2002, p. 14.(3)  OJ L 379, 24.12.2004, p. 13.(4)  OJ L 15, 18.1.2008, p. 5. +",plant health legislation;phytosanitary legislation;regulations on plant health;marketing standard;grading;pharmaceutical product;disinfectant;pharmaceutical preparation;pharmaceutical speciality;plant health product;plant protection product;withdrawal from the market;precautionary withdrawal from the market;health risk;danger of sickness;dangerous substance;dangerous product;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,21 +27406,"2004/514/EC:Council Decision of 14 June 2004 amending Decision 98/161/EC authorising the Kingdom of the Netherlands to apply a measure derogating from Articles 2 and 28a(1) of the Sixth Directive 77/388/EEC on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes — Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment (1), and in particular Article 27 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 27(1) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorise any Member State to introduce or extend special measures for derogation from that Directive in order to simplify the procedure for charging the tax or to prevent certain types of tax evasion or avoidance.(2) By letter registered with the Secretariat-General of the Commission on 26 November 2003, the Dutch Government requested the extension of Decision 98/161/EC (2) authorising it to apply special tax measures to the recyclable waste sector.(3) The other Member States were informed of the request on 14 January 2004.(4) Decision 98/161/EC, authorised the Kingdom of the Netherlands to apply, until 31 December 2003, the following measures:— an exemption for the supply and intracommunity acquisition of used and waste materials by firms with an annual turnover of less than NLG 2,5 million. For the purposes of calculating that threshold, turnover in non-ferrous metals may be disregarded,— an exemption for the supply and intracommunity acquisition of non-ferrous metals.(5) Taxable entities carrying out transactions which are exempt pursuant to Articles 2 and 3 of Decision 98/161/EC may be authorised not to make supplies and intra-Community acquisitions of used and waste materials effected by them subject to the special measures provided for by that Decision.(6) The derogating measure was needed because of the difficulty in dealing with fraud in this sector, where certain operators, mainly small dealers, did not comply with their obligations under Article 21(1)(a) of Directive 77/388/EEC to pay to the authorities the tax they had charged for their supplies. Enforcing collection of the tax in this sector is especially difficult because of the complications of identifying and supervising the activities of non-compliant traders. Hence these arrangements constitute an effective fraud-prevention measure.(7) On 7 June 2000, the Commission published a strategy to improve the operation of the VAT system in the short term, in which it undertook to rationalise the large number of derogations currently in force. In some cases, however, this rationalisation could involve extending certain particularly effective derogations to all Member States. The Commission's communication of 20 October 2003 reiterates this compromise.(8) The Kingdom of the Netherlands should be granted an extension for the current derogation until the date of entry into force of a special scheme for the application of VAT to the recycled waste sector, but not later than 31 December 2005.(9) The derogation has no adverse impact on the Communities' own resources accruing from VAT, nor does it have an effect on the amount of VAT charged at the final stage.(10) In order to ensure legal continuity, this Decision should apply as from 1 January 2004,. In Article 1 of Decision 98/161/EC, the date ‘31 December 2003’ shall be replaced by the following wording: ‘until the date of entry into force of a special scheme for the application of VAT to the recycled waste sector amending Directive 77/388/EEC, but not later than 31 December 2005’. This Decision shall apply as from 1 January 2004. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.. Done at Luxembourg, 14 June 2004.For the CouncilThe PresidentB. COWEN(1)  OJ L 145, 13.6.1977, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 290/2004 (OJ L 50, 20.2.2004, p. 5).(2)  OJ L 53, 24.2.1998, p. 19. Decision as amended by Decision 2000/435/EC (OJ L 172, 12.7.2000, p. 24). +",Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;waste recycling;conversion of waste;recovery of waste;recycling of materials;recycling of waste;reprocessing of waste;reuse of waste;selective waste collection;separate waste collection;use of waste;VAT;turnover tax;value added tax;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +43589,"2014/789/EU: Council Decision of 10 November 2014 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union and its Member States, of the Additional Protocol to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Korea, of the other part, to take account of the accession of Croatia to the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 91, Articles 100(2) and 167(3) and Article 207, in conjunction with point (a)(v) of the second subparagraph of Article 218(6), thereof,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Croatia, and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 6(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Council Decision 2014/257/EU (1), the Additional Protocol to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Korea, of the other part, to take account of the accession of Croatia to the European Union (‘the Additional Protocol’) was signed, and has been applied provisionally as from 1 July 2013, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion.(2) The Additional Protocol should be approved,. The Additional Protocol to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Korea, of the other part, to take account of the accession of Croatia to the European Union is hereby approved on behalf of the Union and its Member States (2). The President of the Council shall designate the person(s) empowered to proceed, on behalf of the Union and its Member States, to give the notification referred to in Article 9 of the Additional Protocol regarding completion of the internal procedures for the entry into force. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 10 November 2014.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. MARTINA(1)  OJ L 140, 14.5.2014, p. 1.(2)  The text of the Additional Protocol will be published together with the decision on its signature. +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);free-trade agreement;South Korea;Republic of Korea;protocol to an agreement;ratification of an agreement;conclusion of an agreement;Croatia;Republic of Croatia,21 +35419,"Commission Directive 2008/66/EC of 30 June 2008 amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC to include bifenox, diflufenican, fenoxaprop-P, fenpropidin and quinoclamine as active substances (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 (2) and (EC) No 1490/2002 (3) lay down the detailed rules for the implementation of the third stage of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and establish a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. That list includes bifenox, diflufenican, fenoxaprop-P, fenpropidin and quinoclamine.(2) For those active substances the effects on human health and the environment have been assessed in accordance with the provisions laid down in Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 and (EC) No 1490/2002 for a range of uses proposed by the notifiers. Moreover, those Regulations designate the rapporteur Member States which have to submit the relevant assessment reports and recommendations to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002. For bifenox the rapporteur Member State was Belgium and all relevant information was submitted on 4 July 2005. For diflufenican the rapporteur Member State was the United Kingdom and all relevant information was submitted on 1 August 2005. For fenoxaprop-P the rapporteur Member State was Austria and all relevant information was submitted on 2 May 2005. For fenpropidin and quinoclamine the rapporteur Member State was Sweden and all relevant information was submitted on 24 June 2005 and 15 June 2005 respectively.(3) The assessment reports have been peer reviewed by the Member States and the EFSA and presented to the Commission on 14 November 2007 for quinoclamine, on 29 November 2007 for bifenox and fenoxaprop-P and on 17 December 2007 for diflufenican and fenpropidin in the format of the EFSA Scientific Reports (4). These reports have been reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and finalised on 14 March 2008 in the format of the Commission review reports for bifenox, diflufenican, fenoxaprop-P, fenpropidin and quinoclamine.(4) It has appeared from the various examinations made that plant protection products containing bifenox, diflufenican, fenoxaprop-P, fenpropidin and quinoclamine may be expected to satisfy, in general, the requirements laid down in Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular with regard to the uses which were examined and detailed in the Commission review reports. It is therefore appropriate to include these active substances in Annex I, in order to ensure that in all Member States the authorisations of plant protection products containing these active substances can be granted in accordance with the provisions of that Directive.(5) Without prejudice to that conclusion, it is appropriate to obtain further information on certain specific points. Article 6(1) of Directive 91/414/EC provides that inclusion of a substance in Annex I may be subject to conditions. Therefore it is appropriate to require that bifenox should be subjected to further testing for confirmation of the risk assessment for consumers and the long-term risk to herbivorous mammals and that fenpropidin should be subjected to further testing for confirmation of the risk assessment for the long-term risk to herbivorous and insectivorous birds and such studies should be presented by the notifiers.(6) A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is included in Annex I in order to permit Member States and the interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements which will result from the inclusion.(7) Without prejudice to the obligations defined by Directive 91/414/EEC as a consequence of including an active substance in Annex I, Member States should be allowed a period of six months after inclusion to review existing authorisations of plant protection products containing bifenox, diflufenican, fenoxaprop-P, fenpropidin and quinoclamine to ensure that the requirements laid down by Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular in its Article 13 and the relevant conditions set out in Annex I, are satisfied. Member States should vary, replace or withdraw, as appropriate, existing authorisations, in accordance with the provisions of Directive 91/414/EEC. By way of derogation from the above deadline, a longer period should be provided for the submission and assessment of the complete Annex III dossier of each plant protection product for each intended use in accordance with the uniform principles laid down in Directive 91/414/EEC.(8) The experience gained from previous inclusions in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC of active substances assessed in the framework of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3600/92 (5) has shown that difficulties can arise in interpreting the duties of holders of existing authorisations in relation to access to data. In order to avoid further difficulties it therefore appears necessary to clarify the duties of the Member States, especially the duty to verify that the holder of an authorisation demonstrates access to a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex II to that Directive. However, this clarification does not impose any new obligations on Member States or holders of authorisations compared to the directives which have been adopted until now amending Annex I.(9) It is therefore appropriate to amend Directive 91/414/EEC accordingly.(10) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. Member States shall adopt and publish by 30 June 2009 at the latest the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 July 2009.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made. 1.   Member States shall in accordance with Directive 91/414/EEC, where necessary, amend or withdraw existing authorisations for plant protection products containing bifenox, diflufenican, fenoxaprop-P, fenpropidin and quinoclamine as active substances by 30 June 2009.By that date they shall in particular verify that the conditions in Annex I to that Directive relating to bifenox, diflufenican, fenoxaprop-P, fenpropidin and quinoclamine are met, with the exception of those identified in part B of the entry concerning that active substance, and that the holder of the authorisation has, or has access to, a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex II to that Directive in accordance with the conditions of Article 13 of that Directive.2.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, for each authorised plant protection product containing bifenox, diflufenican, fenoxaprop-P, fenpropidin and quinoclamine as either the only active substance or as one of several active substances all of which were listed in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC by 31 December 2008 at the latest, Member States shall re-evaluate the product in accordance with the uniform principles provided for in Annex VI to Directive 91/414/EEC, on the basis of a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex III to that Directive and taking into account part B of the entry in Annex I to that Directive concerning bifenox, diflufenican, fenoxaprop-P, fenpropidin and quinoclamine respectively. On the basis of that evaluation, they shall determine whether the product satisfies the conditions set out in Article 4(1)(b), (c), (d) and (e) of Directive 91/414/EEC.Following that determination Member States shall:(a) in the case of a product containing bifenox, diflufenican, fenoxaprop-P, fenpropidin and quinoclamine as the only active substance, where necessary, amend or withdraw the authorisation by 31 December 2012 at the latest; or(b) in the case of a product containing bifenox, diflufenican, fenoxaprop-P, fenpropidin and quinoclamine as one of several active substances, where necessary, amend or withdraw the authorisation by 31 December 2012 or by the date fixed for such an amendment or withdrawal in the respective Directive or Directives which added the relevant substance or substances to Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, whichever is the latest. This Directive shall enter into force on 1 January 2009. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 June 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2008/45/EC (OJ L 94, 5.4.2008, p. 21).(2)  OJ L 55, 29.2.2000, p. 25. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1044/2003 (OJ L 151, 19.6.2003, p. 32).(3)  OJ L 224, 21.8.2002, p. 23. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1095/2007 (OJ L 246, 21.9.2007, p. 19).(4)  EFSA Scientific Report (2007) 119, 1-84, Conclusion regarding the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance bifenox (finalised 29 November 2007).EFSA Scientific Report (2007) 122, 1-84, Conclusion regarding the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance diflufenican (finalised 17 December 2007).EFSA Scientific Report (2007) 121, 1-76, Conclusion regarding the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance fenoxaprop-P (finalised 29 November 2007).EFSA Scientific Report (2007) 124, 1-84, Conclusion regarding the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance fenpropidin (finalised 17 December, revision of 29 January 2008 with corrections of miscalculations in the aquatic risk assessment).EFSA Scientific Report (2007) 117, 1-70, Conclusion regarding the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance quinoclamine (finalised on 14 November 2007).(5)  OJ L 366, 15.12.1992, p. 10. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 416/2008 (OJ L 125, 9.5.2008, p. 25).ANNEXThe following entry shall be added at the end of the table in Annex I to Directive 91/414/ECC:No Common name, identification numbers IUPAC name Purity (1) Entry into force Expiration of inclusion Specific provisions‘186 Bifenox Methyl 5-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-2-nitrobenzoate ≥ 970 g/kg impurities:‘186 Bifenox Methyl 5-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-2-nitrobenzoate 1 January 2009 31 December 2018 PART Amax. 3 g/kg 2,4-dichlorophenolmax. 6 g/kg 2,4-dichloroanisole— the operator safety and ensure that conditions of use prescribe the application of adequate personal protective equipment where,— the dietary exposure of consumers to bifenox residues in products of animal origin and in succeeding rotational crops.— information on residues of bifenox and its metabolite hydroxy bifenox acid in food of animal origin and on residues of bifenox in rotational crops,— information to further address the long-term risk to herbivorous mammals arising from the use of bifenox.187 Diflufenican 2′,4′-difluoro-2-(α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolyloxy) nicotinanilide ≥ 970 g/kg 1 January 2009 31 December 2018 PART A— the protection of aquatic organisms. Risk mitigation measures such as buffer zones shall be applied, where appropriate,— the protection of non-target plants. Risk mitigation measures such as an in-field no spray buffer zones shall be applied, where appropriate.188 Fenoxaprop-P (R)-2[4-[(6-chloro-2-benzoxazolyl)oxy]-phenoxy]-propanoic acid ≥ 920 g/kg 1 January 2009 31 December 2018 PART A— the operator safety and ensure that conditions of use prescribe the application of adequate personal protective equipment,— the protection of non target plants,— the presence of the safener mefenpyr-diethyl in formulated products as regards operator, worker and bystander exposure,— the persistence of the substance and of some of its degradation products in colder zones and areas where anaerobic conditions may occur.189 Fenpropidin (R,S)-1-[3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-2-methylpropyl]-piperidine ≥ 960 g/kg (racemate) 1 January 2009 31 December 2018 PART A— the operator and worker safety and ensure that conditions of use prescribe the application of adequate personal protective equipment,— the protection of aquatic organisms and must ensure that the conditions of authorisation include, where appropriate, risk mitigation measures such as buffer zone.— information to further address the long-term risk to herbivorous and insectivorous birds arising from the use of fenpropidin.190 Quinoclamine 2-amino-3-chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone ≥ 965 g/kg impurity: 1 January 2009 31 December 2018 PART A— the operator, worker and bystander safety and ensure that conditions of use prescribe the application of adequate personal protective equipment,— the protection of aquatic organisms,— the protection of birds and small mammals.(1)  Further details on identity and specification of active substance are provided in the review report.’ +",plant health legislation;phytosanitary legislation;regulations on plant health;plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;marketing standard;grading;pesticide;fungicide;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;plant health product;plant protection product;herbicide;weedkiller,21 +4836,"2009/344/EC: Commission Decision of 22 April 2009 authorising the placing on the market of Ice Structuring Protein type III HPLC 12 as a novel food ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document number C(2009) 2929). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 8 June 2006 Unilever made a request to the competent authorities of the United Kingdom to place the Ice Structuring Protein type III HPLC 12 on the market as a novel food ingredient.(2) The Ice Structuring Protein (ISP) type III HPLC 12 is produced using a genetically modified yeast as a processing aid. Pursuant to recital 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), food and feed which are manufactured with the help of a genetically modified processing aid are not included in the scope of that Regulation. The Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the implementation of that Regulation (3) has clarified that the authorisation and labelling requirements set out in the Regulation are not applicable to food or feed produced by fermentation using genetically modified micro-organisms.(3) On 27 July 2007 the competent food assessment body of the United Kingdom issued its initial assessment report. In that report it came to the conclusion that the use of the Ice Structuring Protein as a food ingredient was acceptable.(4) The Commission forwarded the initial assessment report to all Member States on 1 August 2007.(5) Within the 60-day period laid down in Article 6(4) of Regulation (EC) No 258/97 reasoned objections to the marketing of the product were raised in accordance with that provision.(6) Therefore the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) was consulted on 25 February 2008.(7) On 9 July 2008, following a request from the Commission, the Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies of EFSA adopted a Scientific Opinion on the safety of Ice Structuring Protein (ISP) type III HPLC 12 as a food ingredient. That Opinion was also adopted by the Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms on 2 July 2008. In the Opinion EFSA concluded that the use of the Ice Structuring Protein (ISP) type III HPLC 12 in edible ices is safe.(8) On the basis of the scientific assessment, it is established that the Ice Structuring Protein (ISP) type III HPLC 12 complies with the criteria laid down in Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 258/97.(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Ice Structuring Protein type III HPLC 12 as specified in the Annex may be placed on the market in the Community as a novel food ingredient for the preparation of edible ices.The content of the Ice Structuring Protein type III HPLC 12 in edible ices shall not exceed 0,01 %. The designation of the novel food ingredient authorised by this Decision on the labelling of the foodstuff containing it shall be ‘Ice Structuring Protein’. This Decision is addressed to Unilever UK, Walton Court, Station Avenue, Walton-on-Thames KT12 1NT, Surrey, United Kingdom.. Done at Brussels, 22 April 2009.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 43, 14.2.1997, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 1.(3)  COM(2006) 626 final.ANNEXSpecifications of Ice Structuring Protein type III HPLC 12The Ice Structuring Protein (ISP) preparation is a light-brown liquid produced by submerged fermentation of a genetically-modified strain of food-grade baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) in which a synthetic gene for the ISP has been inserted into the yeast’s genome. The protein is expressed and secreted into the growth medium where it is separated from the yeast cells by micro-filtration and concentrated by ultra-filtration. As a result, the yeast cells are not transferred into the ISP preparation as such or under an altered form. The ISP preparation consists of native ISP, glycosylated ISP and proteins and peptides from the yeast and sugars as well as acids and salts commonly found in food. The concentrate is stabilised with 10 mM citric acid buffer.Assay Not less than 5 g/l active ISPpH 2,5 to 3,5Ash Not more than 2 %DNA Not detectable +",human nutrition;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;genetically modified organism;GMO;biotechnological invention;genetically altered organism;transgenic organism;animal health;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food;food supplement;nutritional supplement,21 +17573,"98/563/EC: Commission Decision of 7 October 1998 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of synthetic fibre ropes originating in the Republic of Korea (notified under document number C(1998) 2975). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 905/98 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. PROCEDURE(1) In July 1997, the Commission announced by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (3), the initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Community of synthetic fibre ropes originating in the Republic of Korea and commenced an investigation.(2) This was the result of a complaint lodged in June 1997 by the Liaison Committee of European Twine, Cordage and Netting Industries (Eurocord) on behalf of the Community industry. The complaint contained sufficient prima facie evidence of dumping and of material injury resulting therefrom to justify the opening of a proceeding.(3) The Commission officially advised the exporting producers and importers known to be concerned as well as their associations, the representatives of the exporting country concerned, the complainant Community producers and known Community users about the initiation of the proceeding. Interested parties were given the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing.(4) The Commission sent questionnaires to the five alleged Korean exporting producers mentioned in the complaint and received replies from the two listed below. In addition, the Commission sent questionnaires to all importers known to be concerned. One importer responded that it was not concerned by the proceeding. No other importers cooperated in the proceeding. A number of exporting producers in the country concerned, as well as complainant Community producers, Community users and importers made their views known in writing. All parties who so requested within the given time limit and indicated that there were particular reasons why they should be heard were granted a hearing.(5) In view of the large number of Community producers supporting the complaint and the time limits established in Article 6(9) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (hereinafter referred to as the 'basic Regulation`), the Commission investigated injury on the basis of a selection of such producers in accordance with Article 17 of the basic Regulation. Only the cooperating Community producers included in the selection are mentioned below.(6) The Commission then sought and verified all information deemed necessary for the assessment of the facts and carried out investigation visits at the premises of the following companies:(a) Community producers (selection):- Randers (Randers, Denmark),- Oliveira (Porto, Portugal),- Verto Portugal (Porto, Portugal),- Birh Frères (Urimenil, France),- Quintas & Quintas (Porto, Portugal),- Cotesi (Porto, Portugal),- Sicor (Porto, Portugal),- Geo Gleistein & Sohn (Bremen, Germany);(b) Exporting producers in the country concerned:- Dae Sung Rope Mfg Co. Ltd (Pusan, Republic of Korea),- Manho Rope & Wire Ltd (Pusan, Republic of Korea).(7) The investigation of dumping covered the period from l July 1996 to 31 May 1997 (hereinafter referred to as 'the investigation period`).B. PRODUCT CONCERNED AND LIKE PRODUCT(8) The product under consideration is twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics of polyethylene or polypropylene, other than binder and baler twine, measuring more than 50 000 decitex (5 g/m), plaited and other, as well as other synthetic fibres of nylon or other polyamides or of polyesters measuring more than 50 000 decitex (5 g/m), plaited and other (hereinafter 'synthetic fibre ropes`). The product as described above falls within CN codes 5607 49 11, 5607 49 19, 5607 50 11 and 5607 50 19.Synthetic fibre ropes are used for a wide variety of naval and industrial applications, in particular for shipping (especially for mooring purposes), and the fishing industry.(9) The investigation showed that the different types of synthetic fibre ropes manufactured and sold in the Republic of Korea had the same basic physical characteristics, applications and uses as those exported from the Republic of Korea to the Community. The same is true with regard to the ropes manufactured and sold in the Community and those exported from the Republic of Korea to the Community. It is therefore concluded that they must be considered like products within the meaning of Article 1(4) of the basic Regulation.C. DUMPING(10) For the purposes of the dumping calculations, the product concerned was divided into 'types` on the basis of which data were collected. This classification into types depended, inter alia, on the raw material composition, the number of strands making up the ropes and the type of yarn used.1. Normal value(11) In order to establish normal value, it was first examined whether the total domestic sales of the cooperating exporting producers were representative in accordance with Article 2(2) of the basic Regulation, i.e. whether the total volume of such sales constituted 5 % or more of the total volume of export sales to the Community. This assessment revealed that each of the two cooperating exporting producers in the Republic of Korea had representative domestic sales of synthetic fibre ropes.(12) The Commission then examined whether total domestic sales of each type were representative, i.e. whether the volume of such sales constituted 5 % or more of the sales volume of the corresponding type exported to the Community.(13) For those types meeting this test, the Commission subsequently examined whether the domestic sales of each type could be considered as being made in the ordinary course of trade, by determining the proportion of profitable sales of the type in question.In cases where the volume of sales below unit cost represented less than 20 % of the total sales volume, the normal value for the type concerned was established on the basis of the weighted average price of all domestic sales.In cases where the volume of sales below unit cost represented 20 % or more but less than 90 % of the total sales volume, the normal value for the type concerned was established on the basis of the weighted average price of profitable domestic sales only.For one type, one of the cooperating exporting producers had made insufficient domestic sales. Consequently, normal value was based on the weighted average of the ex-works price charged by the other cooperating exporting producer for representative domestic sales of the corresponding type made in the ordinary course of trade.2. Export price(14) As the two cooperating exporting producers made export sales to the Community directly to independent importers, export prices were, in accordance with Article 2(8) of the basic Regulation, established on the basis of the prices actually paid or payable by these independent customers.3. Comparison(15) For the purpose of ensuring a fair comparison between the normal value and the export price, due allowance in the form of adjustments was made for differences which were claimed and demonstrated to affect price comparability in accordance with Article 2(10) of the basic Regulation. These adjustments were made in respect of transport, insurance, handling and ancillary costs, import charges, credit costs and rebates.(16) The two cooperating exporting producers claimed that an allowance should be granted for the import charges borne by the raw material imported. This adjustment was granted where the duties shown to be paid on raw materials imported and physically incorporated in the product sold domestically were shown to be refunded when exporting the products.(17) The two cooperating companies claimed an allowance for the credit cost of sales on the domestic market. The allowance claimed was made on the basis of a so-called 'open account`, i.e. a revolving payment system, without any evidence of an agreement on payment terms between the seller and the buyer at the date of the sale. This claim was rejected on the grounds that, in accordance with Article 2(10)(g) of the basic Regulation, an adjustment can only be given for the number of days shown to be agreed at the date of the sale, as only the expenses relating to that number of days can be considered to have influenced the price. Such an agreement does not exist where payments were made on an open account basis and the claim consequently could not be accepted.4. Dumping margins(18) In accordance with Article 2(11) of the basic Regulation, the dumping margins were established on the basis of a comparison between the weighted average normal value by type and the weighted average export price of the corresponding type at an ex-factory level.(19) This comparison showed weighted average dumping margins of 1,4 and 0,5 % for Dae Sung Rope Mfg Co. Ltd and for Manho Rope & Wire Ltd respectively, i.e. de minimis margins.(20) A comparison of Eurostat data with the volume of exports to the Community reported by the cooperating exporting producers showed that these producers accounted for a significant share of all exports from the Republic of Korea to the Community. The investigation also showed that the remaining exports were made by exporting producers which did not cooperate in the investigation although they were known to be concerned and advised by the Commission of the initiation of the proceeding. The dumping margin for these exporters was determined on the basis of the facts available, in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation. In order to avoid encouraging non-cooperation of exporting producers and circumvention of anti-dumping measures, it was found that the dumping margin for these exports should be determined on the basis of the highest dumping margin of a representative type exported by one of the co-operating exporting producers. On this basis, the residual dumping margin is 5,4 %.D. CONCLUSION AND TERMINATION OF THE PROCEEDING(21) In view of the low level of imports made at dumped prices (see the preceding recital) it was examined whether or not the imports of the product concerned both originating from cooperating and non-cooperating producers, taken together on a weighted average basis, were made at dumped prices. It was found that overall dumping only occurred at a de minimis level. Thus, as any negative situation of the Community industry could not be attributed to dumping by imports of the product in question from the Republic of Korea, it was concluded that any further examination of injury or Community interest was not necessary.(22) The interested parties were informed of the Commission's intention to terminate the proceeding and were given the opportunity to comment. The comments have been taken into account and the findings altered where appropriate.(23) Given the above, it was concluded that the proceeding concerning imports of synthetic fibre ropes originating in the Republic of Korea should be terminated without the imposition of measures,. The anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of synthetic fibre ropes falling within CN codes 5607 49 11, 5607 49 19, 5607 50 11 and 5607 50 19 originating in the Republic of Korea is hereby terminated.. Done at Brussels, 7 October 1998.For the CommissionLeon BRITTANVice-President(1) OJ L 56, 6. 3. 1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 128, 30. 4. 1998, p. 18.(3) OJ C 232, 31. 7. 1997, p. 6. +",import;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;South Korea;Republic of Korea;manufactured goods;finished goods;finished product;man-made fibre;acrylic fibre;artificial fibre;chemical fibre;nylon;polyamide;rayon;synthetic cloth;synthetic fibre;EU control;Community control;European Union control,21 +2945,"Regulation (EC) No 2558/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 as regards the reclassification of settlements under swaps arrangements and under forward rate agreements (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 285(1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Central Bank(2),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty(3),Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 of 25 June 1996 on the European System of national and regional accounts in the Community(4) contains the reference framework of common standards, definitions, classifications and accounting rules for drawing up the accounts of the Member States for the statistical requirements of the European Community, in order to obtain comparable results between Member States.(2) In ESA 95, as in SNA 93, swaps are defined (5.67) as ""contractual arrangements between two parties who agree to exchange, over time and according to predetermined rules, streams of payments on the same amounts of indebtedness"" and it is specified that ""the two most prevalent varieties are interest rate swaps and currency swaps"".(3) In original versions of ESA 95 and SNA 93, interest flows exchanged between two counterparts under any kinds of swaps and under forward rate agreements have been considered as non-financial transactions, recorded in property income, under the item interest.(4) Problems have been raised by this statement and the Commission thus considers that it is necessary to exclude these interest flows from property income, in a manner similar to revised SNA 93.(5) It is therefore appropriate to record these flows in financial transactions under the item financial derivatives, included in ESA 95 in F3 entitled ""Securities other than shares"".(6) A specific treatment of these flows should be defined for the data transmitted under the excessive deficit procedure.(7) The Committee on the statistical programmes of the European Communities, established by Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom(5), and the Committee on Monetary, Financial and Balance of Payments Statistics, established by Decision 91/115/EEC(6), have each been consulted in accordance with Article 3 of the said Decisions,. Annex A of Council Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 shall be amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 December 2001.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentN. FontaineFor the CouncilThe PresidentF. Vandenbroucke(1) OJ C 116 E, 26.4.2000, p. 63.(2) OJ C 103, 3.4.2001, p. 8.(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 15 March 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Decision of the Council of 8 November 2001.(4) OJ L 310, 30.11.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 995/2001 (OJ L 139, 23.5.2001, p. 3).(5) OJ L 181, 28.6.1989, p. 47.(6) OJ L 59, 6.3.1991, p. 19. Decision as amended by Decision 96/174/EC (OJ L 51, 1.3.1996, p. 48).ANNEXAnnex A of Council Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 is amended as follows:1. In Chapter 4, paragraph 4.47 is replaced by the following: ""4.47. No payment resulting from any kind of swap arrangement is to be considered as interest and recorded under property income. (See paragraphs 5.67(d) and 5.139(c) relative to financial derivatives).Similarly, transactions under forward rate agreements are not to be recorded as property income. (See paragraph 5.67(e)).""2. In Chapter 5: (a) in paragraph 5.67, points (d) and (e) are replaced by the following: ""(d) swaps, but only if they have a market value because they are tradable or can be offset. Swaps are contractual arrangements between two parties who agree to exchange, over time and according to predetermined rules, streams of payment of the same amount of indebtedness. The most prevalent varieties are interest rate swaps, foreign exchange swaps and currency swaps (also named cross-currency interest swaps). Interest rate swaps involve an exchange of interest payments of different character, such as fixed rate for floating rate, two different floating rates, fixed rate in one currency and floating rate in another, etc. Foreign exchange swaps (including all forward contracts) are transactions in foreign currencies at a rate of exchange stated in advance. Currency swaps involve an exchange of specified amounts of two different currencies with subsequent repayments, which include both interest and repayment flows, over time according to predetermined rules. None of the resulting payments is considered as property income in the system and all settlements are to be recorded in the financial account;(e) forward rate agreements (FRAs), but only if they have a market value because they are tradable or can be offset. FRAs are contractual arrangements in which two parties, in order to protect themselves against interest rate changes, agree on an interest to be paid, at a settlement date, based on a notional amount of principal that is never exchanged. The payments are related to the difference between the agreement rate and the prevailing market rate at the time of settlement. These payments are not considered as property income in the system but are to be recorded under the item financial derivatives.""(b) in paragraph 5.139, points (c) and (d) are replaced by the following: ""(c) any explicit commissions paid or received from brokers or intermediaries for arranging options, futures, swaps, and other derivatives contracts are treated as payments for services in the appropriate accounts. The parties to a swap are not considered to be providing a service to each other, but any payment to a third party for arranging the swap should be treated as payment for a service. Under a swap arrangement, where principal amounts are exchanged the corresponding flows are to be recorded as transactions in the underlying instrument; streams of other payments (excluding commissions) are to be recorded under the item financial derivatives (F.34). While the premium paid to the seller of an option can conceptually be considered to include a service charge, in practice it is usually not possible to distinguish the service element. Therefore, the full price is to be recorded as acquisition of a financial asset by the buyer and as incidence of a liability by the seller;(d) where swap contracts involve an exchange of principal amounts, for example as occurs with currency swaps, the initial exchange is to be recorded as a transaction in the underlying instrument exchanged and not a transaction in financial derivatives (F.34). Where contracts do not involve an exchange of principal, no transaction is recorded at inception. In both cases, implicitly, a financial derivative with zero initial value is created at that point. Subsequently, the value of a swap will be equal to:1. for principal amounts, the current market value of the difference between the expected future market values of the amounts to be re-exchanged and the amounts specified in the contract;2. for other payments, the current market value of the future streams specified in the contract.Changes in the value of the derivative over time should be recorded in the revaluation account.Subsequent re-exchanges of principal will be governed by the terms and conditions of the swap contract and may imply financial assets being exchanged at a price different from the prevailing market price of such assets. The counterpart payment between the parties to the swap contract will be that specified within the contract. The difference between the market price and the contract price is then equal to the liquidation value of the asset/liability as it applies on the due date and should be recorded as a transaction in financial derivatives (F.34). On the contrary, other flows under a swap arrangement are recorded as a transaction in financial derivatives for the amounts effectively exchanged. All transactions in financial derivatives must match the total revaluation gain or loss throughout the duration of the swap contract. This treatment is analogous to that set out with respect to options, which proceed to delivery (see point (a)).For an institutional unit, a swap or a forward rate agreement is recorded under the item financial derivatives on the assets side where it has a net asset value, positive net payments increasing the net value (and conversely). Where the swap has a net liability value, it is recorded on the liabilities side, negative net payments increasing the net value (and conversely).""3. The following Annex is added:""ANNEX VDEFINITION OF GOVERNMENT DEFICIT FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE EXCESSIVE DEFICIT PROCEDUREFor the purpose of the Member States' reports to the Commission under the excessive deficit procedure laid down in Council Regulation (EC) No 3605/93(1), ""Government deficit"" is the balancing item ""net borrowing/net lending"" of General Government, including streams of interest payments resulting from swaps arrangements and forward rate agreements. This balancing item is codified as EDPB9. For this purpose, interest includes the abovementioned flows and is codified as EDPD41.(1) OJ L 332, 31.12.1993, p. 7. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 475/2000 (OJ L 58, 3.3.2000, p. 1)."" +",interest;interest rate;contract;conclusion of a contract;contract law;contractual agreement;contractual commitment;law of contract;swap arrangement;asset swaps;currency swap;liability swap;European accounting system;ESA;European system of accounts;European system of integrated economic accounts;European system of national and regional accounts;European system of national and regional accounts in the European Union;data transmission;data flow;interactive transmission,21 +4037,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 378/2005 of 4 March 2005 on detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the duties and tasks of the Community Reference Laboratory concerning applications for authorisations of feed additivesText with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) and the third subparagraph of Article 21 thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 lays down rules for the placing on the market and use of feed additives in animal nutrition. It provides that any person seeking an authorisation for a feed additive or a new use of a feed additive is to submit an application for authorisation to the Commission in accordance with that Regulation (the application).(2) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for a Community reference laboratory (the CRL) to carry out certain duties and tasks set out in Annex II to that Regulation. It also provides that the Joint Research Centre of the Commission is to be the CRL and that it may be assisted by a consortium of national reference laboratories to perform the duties and tasks set out in that Annex.(3) In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, it is necessary to adopt detailed rules for implementing Annex II to that Regulation, including practical conditions for the duties and tasks of the CRL and to amend that Annex accordingly.(4) In addition, the samples to be provided in the application, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, should meet specific requirements in view of the duties and tasks of the CRL.(5) It is necessary to establish a precise timing for the delivery of the evaluation report from the CRL to the European Food Safety Authority (the Authority) in order to ensure that the procedures provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 can be met.(6) The CRL should be authorised to charge a fee to applicants towards the costs of supporting the duties and tasks of the CRL and the consortium of national reference laboratories.(7) National reference laboratories should be part of the consortium of laboratories assisting the CRL only if they meet specific requirements in order to properly perform the duties and tasks laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. Member States should be permitted to apply to the Commission for the designation of such laboratories.(8) In order to ensure the effective functioning of the consortium, it is necessary to appoint a rapporteur laboratory to carry out an initial assessment of the method(s) of analysis of each individual application and to establish clearly the duties and tasks of the rapporteur laboratories and the other laboratories participating in the consortium.(9) It is necessary to establish special procedures for the cases where the data in the application are insufficient concerning testing or validation of the method(s) of analysis.(10) In the interests of stability and efficacy and also in order to make the consortium operational, it is necessary to appoint the national reference laboratories participating in the consortium.(11) The relations between the members of the consortium should be defined by contract between them. In this context the CRL may develop guidance for applicants and for the laboratories participating in the consortium.(12) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. CHAPTER IGENERAL PROVISIONS Subject matter and scopeThis Regulation lays down detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 as regards:(a) applications for authorisation of a feed additive or for a new use of a feed additive as provided for in Article 4(1) of that Regulation (the application); and(b) the duties and tasks of the Community Reference Laboratory (the CRL). DefinitionsFor the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:(a) ‘reference sample’ means a representative sample of the feed additive, as referred to in Article 7(3)(f) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, which is the object of an application;(b) ‘method of analysis’ means the procedure for the determination of the active substance(s) of the feed additive in feedingstuffs, and where appropriate, of its residue(s) or metabolite(s) in food, as referred to in Article 7(3)(c) of the Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003;(c) ‘evaluation of the method of analysis’ means the thorough assessment of the protocol of the method of analysis as described in the application, including, if appropriate, literature research but not necessarily any experimental work;(d) ‘testing of a method of analysis’ means the application of the method of analysis in a laboratory and comparison of results with those described in the application;(e) ‘validation of a method of analysis’ means the process of proving that a method of analysis is fit for the intended purpose, by an intercomparison study according to ISO 5725-1 to 6 or other internationally harmonised guidelines for validation of methods by intercomparison study;(f) ‘feed test material’ means a feedingstuff sample or premixture sample with or without the inclusion of the feed additive which is the object of the application, to be used for experimental studies on the method of analysis for the determination of the feed additive in feedingstuffs and/or premixtures;(g) ‘food test material’ means a food sample derived from an animal that has been fed with feedingstuffs with or without the inclusion of the feed additive which is the object of the application, to be used for experimental studies on the method of analysis for the determination of the feed additive in the residue(s) or metabolite(s). Reference samples1.   Any person making an application shall send reference samples:(a) in a form in which the feed additive is intended to be placed on the market by the applicant; or(b) that are suitable to be converted easily in a form in which the feed additive is intended to be placed on the market by the applicant.2.   The three reference samples shall be accompanied by a written statement by the applicant that the fee provided for in Article 4(1) has been paid.3.   The applicant shall supply feed and/or food test materials related to the samples if requested by the CRL. Fees1.   The CRL shall charge the applicant a fee of EUR 3 000 for each application (the fee).2.   The CRL shall use the fees towards supporting the costs of the duties and tasks as set out in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, and in particular those referred to in 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 of that Annex.3.   The amount of the fee mentioned in paragraph 1 may be adapted once a year in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 22(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. The adaptation shall take into account the experience gained during the operation of this Regulation and in particular the possibility of fixing different fees for different types of applications. Evaluation reports by the CRL1.   The CRL shall submit a full evaluation report to the European Food Safety Authority (the Authority) for each application within three months from the date of receipt of a valid application as referred to in Article 8(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 and the payment of the fee. However, if the CRL considers that the application is very complex, it may extend that period by an additional month. The CRL shall inform the Commission, the Authority and the applicant where the period is extended.2.   The evaluation report provided for in paragraph 1 shall include in particular:(a) an evaluation indicating if the methods of analysis in the data submitted in the application are suitable to be used for official controls;(b) an indication if testing of a method of analysis is considered necessary;(c) an indication if a validation of a method of analysis by an intercomparison study is considered necessary.CHAPTER IINATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORIES National reference laboratories1.   The CRL shall be assisted by a consortium of national reference laboratories (the consortium) for the duties and tasks set out in 2.2, 2.4 and 3 of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.2.   The consortium is open to national reference laboratories which comply with the requirements set out in Annex I. The laboratories listed in Annex II are hereby appointed national reference laboratories to take part in the consortium.3.   The members of the consortium, including the CRL, shall enter into a contract to define the relations between them, particularly in financial matters. In particular, the contract may provide that the CRL is to distribute a share of the fees it receives to the other members of the consortium. Subject to this contract, the CRL may issue guidance to the members of the consortium as provided for in Article 12.4.   Any Member State may submit requests to the Commission for the designation of further national reference laboratories to take part in the consortium. If it considers that such laboratories comply with the requirements set out in Annex I, the Commission shall amend the list in Annex II in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 22(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. The same procedure shall apply if a Member State wishes to withdraw one of its national reference laboratories from the consortium. The contractual arrangements between the members of the consortium shall be adjusted to reflect any changes to the consortium. Rapporteur laboratories1.   The CRL shall appoint one laboratory to act as rapporteur laboratory for each application (the rapporteur laboratory).However, the CRL may also act as rapporteur laboratory for applications.2.   When appointing a rapporteur laboratory, the CRL shall take into account the expertise, experience and workload of the laboratory.3.   The laboratories shall send comments to the rapporteur laboratory within 20 days from the date of receipt of the initial evaluation report provided for in Article 8(a). Duties and tasks of rapporteur laboratoriesThe rapporteur laboratories shall be responsible for:(a) drafting an initial evaluation report concerning the data submitted in each application and submitting it for comments to the other laboratories;(b) compiling the comments received from the other laboratories and preparing a revised evaluation report;(c) submitting the revised evaluation report to the CRL in sufficient time to allow the CRL to submit its full evaluation report to the Authority within the deadline referred to in Article 5(1). Duties and tasks of the laboratories participating in the consortium1.   The laboratories participating in the consortium shall be responsible for contributing to the initial evaluation report prepared by the rapporteur laboratory by sending comments to the rapporteur laboratory within 20 days of the reception of the initial report.2.   Each laboratory shall communicate to the CRL by 30 January each year an estimate of the number of applications for which the laboratory considers itself able to carry out the tasks of rapporteur laboratory for that year. The CRL shall make available annually to all the laboratories a compilation of the estimates provided.CHAPTER IIITESTING AND VALIDATION OF METHODS OF ANALYSIS, REPORTING AND GUIDANCE 0Testing of methods of analysis and validation of methods of analysis1.   The CRL shall indicate in its evaluation report to the Authority, as provided for in Article 5(2), and shall inform the applicant and the Commission, if it considers that the following are necessary:(a) testing of methods of analysis;(b) validation of methods of analysis.In doing so, the CRL shall provide the applicant with a document describing the work to be carried out through the consortium including a time schedule and an estimate of a special fee to be paid by the applicant. The applicant shall inform the CRL about his agreement to the document within 15 days of receipt of the communication.2.   The CRL shall supplement the report to the Authority, as provided for in Article 5(1), with an addendum concerning the outcome of the application of the procedure foreseen in paragraph 1 within 30 days of the availability to the CRL of the results of the testing and validation work. 1ReportingThe CRL shall be responsible for preparing an annual report on each year’s activities carried out for the implementation of this Regulation and shall submit it to the Commission. The consortium shall contribute to this annual report.The CRL may also organise an annual meeting with the consortium, in view of the establishment of the annual report. 2Guidance1.   The CRL may establish detailed guidance for applicants concerning:(a) reference samples;(b) the testing of methods of analysis, including in particular criteria about when such testing may be required;(c) the validation of methods of analysis, including in particular criteria about when such validation may be required.2.   The CRL shall establish detailed guidance for laboratories, including criteria for appointing rapporteur laboratories.CHAPTER IVFINAL PROVISIONS 3Amendments to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003Paragraphs 2 and 3 of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 are replaced by the text in Annex III to this Regulation. 4Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 March 2005.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29.ANNEX IRequirements for laboratories participating, as referred to in Article 8Laboratories participating in the consortium must satisfy the following minimum requirements:(a) have been proposed as a national reference laboratory by a Member State for the purpose of taking part in the consortium referred to in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003;(b) have suitable qualified staff that are adequately trained in analytical methods used for the feed additives on which they are involved;(c) possess the equipment needed to carry out the analysis of feed additives, in particular the ones on which they are carrying tasks under this Regulation;(d) have an adequate administrative infrastructure;(e) have sufficient data-processing capacity to produce technical reports and to enable rapid communication with the other laboratories participating in the consortium;(f) provide assurance that their staff respect the confidential aspects of issues, results or communications involved in the handling of applications for authorisation submitted in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 and in particular the information referred to in Article 18 of that Regulation;(g) have sufficient knowledge of international standards and practices in laboratory work;(h) must be accredited, or being in the process of accreditation according to international standards such as ISO 17025.ANNEX IICommunity reference laboratory and consortium of national reference laboratories, as referred to in Article 6(2)COMMUNITY REFERENCE LABORATORYJoint Research Centre of the European Commission. Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements, Geel, Belgium.NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORIES OF THE MEMBER STATESBelgique/België— Federaal Voedingslabo Tervuren (FAVV), Tervuren,— Vlaamse Instelling voor Technogisch Onderzoek (VITO), Mol;Česká republika— Central Inst. Superv. Test. Agriculture, Ústřední kontrolní a zkušební ústav zemědělský (ÚKZÚZ), Praha;Danmark— Plantedirektoratets Laboratorium, Lyngby;Deutschland— Schwerpunktlabor Futtermittel des Bayerischen Landesamtes für Gesundheit und Lebensmittelsicherheit (LGL). Oberschleißheim;— Landwirtschaftliche Untersuchungs- und Forschungsanstalt (LUFA) Speyer. Speyer;— Sächsische Landesanstalt für Landwirtschaft. Fachbereich 8 — Landwirtschaftliches Untersuchungswesen. Leipzig;— Thüringer Landesanstalt für Landwirtschaft (TLL). Abteilung Untersuchungswesen. Jena;Eesti— Põllumajandusuuringute Keskus (PMK), Jääkide ja saasteainete labor, Saku, Harjumaa,— Põllumajandusuuringute Keskus (PMK), Taimse materjali analüüsi labor, Saku, Harjumaa;España— Laboratorio Arbitral Agroalimentario, Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación, Madrid.— Laboratori Agroalimentari, Departament d’Agricultura, Ramaderia i Pesca, Generalitat de Catalunya, Cabrils.France— Laboratoire de Rennes, direction générale de la concurrence, de la consommation et de la répression des fraudes (DGCCRF), Rennes;Ireland— The State Laboratory, Dublin;Italia— Istituto Superiore di Sanità. Dipartimento di Sanità alimentare ed animale, Roma.— Centro di referenza nazionale per la sorveglianza ed il controllo degli alimenti per gli animali (CReAA), Torino.Κύπρος— Feedingstuffs Analytical Laboratory, Department of Agriculture, Nicosia;Latvija— Valsts veterinārmedicīnas diagnostikas centrs (VVMDC), Rīga;Lietuvos— Nacionalinė veterinarijos laboratorija, Vilnius,— Klaipėdos apskrities VMVT laboratorija, Klaipėda;Luxembourg— Laboratoire de contrôle et d'essais — ASTA, Ettelbrück;Magyarország— Országos Mezőgazdasági Minősítő Intézet (OMMI) Központi Laboratórium, Budapest;Nederland— RIKILT- Instituut voor Voedselveiligheid, Wageningen,— Rijkinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu (RIVM), Bilthoven;Österreich— Österreichische Agentur für Gesundheit und Ernährungssicherheit (AGES), Wien;Polska— Instytut Zootechniki w Krakowie, Krajowe Laboratorium Pasz, Lublin,— Państwowy Instytut Weterynaryjny, Puławy;Portugal— Laboratório Nacional de Investigação Veterinária, Lisboa.Slovenija— Univerza v Ljubljani. Veterinarska fakulteta, Nacionalni veterinarski inštitut, Enota za patologijo prehrane in higieno okolja, Ljubljana,— Kmetijski inštitut Slovenije, Ljubljana;Slovensko— Skúšobné laboratórium – oddelenie analýzy krmív, Ústredný kontrolný a skúšobný ústav poľnohospodársky, Bratislava.Suomi/Finland— Kasvintuotannon tarkastuskeskus/Kontrollcentralen för växtproduktion (KTTK). Vantaa/Vanda;Sverige— Foderavdelningen, Statens veterinärmedicinska anstalt (SVA), Uppsala.United Kingdom— The Laboratory of the Government Chemist, Teddington.NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORIES OF EFTA COUNTRIESNorway— LabNett AS, Agricultural Chemistry Laboratory, Stjørdal.ANNEX IIIText replacing paragraphs 2 and 3 of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003‘2. For the duties and tasks set out in this Annex, the CRL may be assisted by a consortium of national reference laboratories.2.1. the reception, storage and maintenance of the samples of the feed additive sent by the applicant as provided for in Article 7(3)(f);2.2. evaluating the method of analysis of the feed additive, and of other relevant methods of analysis related to it, on the basis of the data provided in the application for authorisation of the feed additive as regards its suitability for official control in accordance with the requirements of the implementing rules referred to in Article 7(4) and (5) and the guidance of the Authority referred to in Article 7(6);2.3. submitting a full evaluation report to the Authority on the results of the duties and tasks referred to in this Annex;2.4. where necessary, the testing of the method(s) of analysis.3. The CRL shall be responsible for coordination of the validation of the method(s) of analysis of the additive, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 378/2005 (1). This task may involve the preparation of food or feed test material.4. The CRL shall provide scientific and technical assistance to the Commission, especially in cases where Member States contest the results of analyses related to the duties and tasks referred to in this Annex, without prejudice to any role defined for it under Articles 11 and 32 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2).5. On request by the Commission, the CRL may also be responsible for conducting special analytical or other related studies in a manner similar to the duties and tasks referred to in point 2. This may be the case, in particular, for existing products notified under Article 10 and included in the Register and for the period until an application for authorisation under Article 10(2) is submitted in accordance with Article 10(2).6. The CRL shall be responsible for the overall coordination of the consortium of national reference laboratories. The CRL shall ensure that the relevant data concerning the applications are made available to the laboratories.7. Without prejudice to the responsibilities of the Community reference laboratories laid down in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, the CRL may create and maintain a database of methods of analysis available for control of feed additives and make it available to official control laboratories from Member States and other interested parties.’(1)  OJ L 59, 5.3.2005, p. 8.(2)  OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1. Corrigendum OJ L 191, 28.5.2004, p. 1. +",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;research method;methodology;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive,21 +46,"Regulation (EEC) No 680/73 of the Council of 26 February 1973 on the conclusion of the protocol fixing certain provisions relating to the agreement between the European Economic Community and Spain in consequence of the accession of the new Member States to the European Economic Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof;Having regard to the Treaty (1) concerning the Accession of the New Member States to the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, signed at Brussels on 22 January 1972, and in particular Article 108 of the Act annexed thereto;Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission;Whereas it is desirable to conclude the Protocol fixing certain provisions relating to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and Spain in consequence of the accession of the new Member States to the European Economic Community;. The Protocol fixing certain provisions relating to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and Spain, the text of which is annexed hereto, is concluded, on behalf of the European Economic Community. The President of the Council shall, pursuant to Article 3 of the Protocol, inform the other Contracting Party that the procedures necessary for the entry into force of the Protocol have been completed on the part of the Community (2). This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 February 1973.For the CouncilThe PresidentE. GLINNE (1)OJ No L 73, 27.3.1972, p. 5. (2)The date of entry into force of the Protocol shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.PROTOCOL laying down certain provisions concerning the Agreement between the European Economic Community and Spain following the Accession of new Member States to the European Economic CommunityTHE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,of the one part,THE HEAD OF THE SPANISH STATE,of the other part,WHEREAS the Community has set itself the objective of negotiating with Spain in 1973 a new Agreement that should enter into force on 1 January 1974 as part of a global approach to the relations of the Community with the Mediterranean countries to be worked out with due regard for the matters which are of concern to those countries;HAVE DECIDED to lay down by mutual agreement certain transitional measures and adjustments to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and Spain, signed in Luxembourg on 29 June 1970, hereinafter called the Agreement, that are necessary following the accession to the Community of the Kingdom of Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland,and to this end have designated as their plenipotentiaries:FOR THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES:Mr Renaat A.J.C. VAN ELSLANDEPresident of the Council of the European Communities,Minister of Foreign Affairs;Mr François-Xavier ORTOLI,President of the Commission of the European Communities;FOR THE HEAD OF THE SPANISH STATE:Mr Gregorio LOPEZ-BRAVO,Minister of Foreign Affairs;WHO, having exchanged their Full Powers, found in good and due form,HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1During 1973 Article 2 (1) and (2) and Articles 8 and 9 of the Agreement shall not be applicable to trade in products between Spain on the one hand and Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom on the other.The Contracting Parties shall lay down by mutual agreement by 1 January 1974 the transitional measures and adjustments which may appear necessary following the accession of Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom.Article 2This Protocol shall form an integral part of the Agreement.Article 3This Protocol shall enter into force on the day following the date on which the Contracting Parties notify each other that the procedures necessary to this end have been completed.Article 4This Protocol is drawn up in duplicate in the Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish languages, each of these texts being equally authentic.Til bekræftelse heraf har undertegnede befuldmægtigdede underskrevet denne Protokol.Zu Urkund dessen haben die unterzeichneten Bevollmächtigten ihre Unterschriften unter dieses Protokoll gesetzt.In witness whereof, the undersigned plenipotentiaries have affixed their signatures below this Protocol.En foi de quoi, les plénipotentiaires soussignés ont apposé leurs signatures au bas du présent protocole.In fede di che, i plenipotenziari sottoscritti hanno apposto le loro firme in calce al presente Protocollo.Ten blijke waarvan de ondergetekende gevolmachtigden hun handtekening onder dit Protocol hebben gesteld.En fe de lo cual, los Plenipotenciarios infrascritos firman al pie del presente Protocolo.Udfærdiget i Bruxelles, den niogtyvende januar nitten hundrede og treoghalvfjerds.Geschehen zu Brüssel am neunundzwanzigsten Januar neunzehnhundertdreiundsiebzig.Done at Brussels this twenty-ninth day of January in the year one thousand nine hundred and seventy-three.Fait à Bruxelles, le vingt neuf janvier mil neuf cent soixante-treize.Fatto a Bruxelles, addì ventinove gennaio millenovecentosettantraté.Gedan te Brussel, negenentwintig januari negentienhonderdrieenzeventig.Firmado en Bruselas, el veintinueve de enero de mil novecientos setenta y tres.For Rådet for de europæiske FællesskaberIm Namen des Rates der Europäischen GemeinschaftenFor the Council of the European CommunitiesPour le Conseil des Communautés européennesPer il Consiglio delle Comunità EuropeeVoor de Raad der Europese GemeenschappenEn nombre del Consejo de las Comunidades EuropeasFor den spanske statschefIm Namen des spanischen StaatschefsFor the Head of the Spanish StatePour le Chef de l'Etat espagnolPer il Capo dello Stato spagnoloVoor het Hoofd van de Spaanse StaatEn nombre del Jefe del Estado Español +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);protocol to an agreement;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;enlargement of the Union;Natali report;enlargement of the Community;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +41262,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 497/2012 of 7 June 2012 amending Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 as regards the requirements for imports of animals susceptible to bluetongue Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 2004/68/EC of 26 April 2004 laying down animal health rules for the importation into and transit through the Community of certain live ungulate animals, amending Directives 90/426/EEC and 92/65/EEC and repealing Directive 72/462/EEC (1), and in particular Article 6(1), Article 7(e), and Article 13(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 of 12 March 2010 laying down lists of third countries, territories or parts thereof authorised for the introduction into the European Union of certain animals and fresh meat and the veterinary certification requirements (2) lays down the list of third countries, territories or parts thereof from which live ungulate animals, including those susceptible to bluetongue, may be introduced into the Union and the veterinary certification requirements for such introduction.(2) In particular, with regard to animals susceptible to bluetongue, certificates BOV-X, BOV-Y, OVI-X, OVI-Y and RUM set out in Part 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 include inter alia the requirement that the animals come from a territory which, at the date of issue of the certificate accompanying them had been free from bluetongue for a period of twelve months.(3) As a result of new technical developments, ""inactivated vaccines"" against bluetongue have become available which do not pose the risk of undesired local circulation of the vaccine virus to unvaccinated cattle, sheep and goats. It is now widely accepted that vaccination with inactivated vaccines is the preferred tool for the control of bluetongue and for the prevention of clinical disease in such animals in the Union.(4) To ensure better control of the spread of the bluetongue virus and to reduce the burden on the agricultural sector posed by that disease, the rules on vaccination laid down in Council Directive 2000/75/EC of 20 November 2000 laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue (3) were recently amended by Directive 2012/5/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) to take account of the recent technological developments in vaccine production.(5) Accordingly, Directive 2000/75/EC now provides for the use of inactivated vaccines in all parts of the EU.(6) As a result of the evolving epidemiological situation as regards bluetongue, and to align with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) standards, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 of 26 October 2007 on implementing rules for Council Directive 2000/75/EC as regards the control, monitoring, surveillance and restrictions on movements of certain animals of susceptible species in relation to bluetongue (5) was amended recently. The EU standards require the absence of virus circulation for a minimum period of two years in order to consider a territory free from bluetongue. The period of twelve months referred to in the relevant certificates set out in Part 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) Directive 2000/75/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 apply to intra-Union movements of live ungulates of species susceptible to bluetongue. It is appropriate that the models of veterinary certificates BOV-X, BOV-Y, OVI-X, OVI-Y and RUM set out in Part 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 be amended to align the animal health requirements for imports into the Union, as regards bluetongue, to the requirements for intra-Union movement in animals susceptible to that disease.(8) Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 should therefore be amended accordingly.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. For a transitional period until 30 June 2012, consignments of live ungulates accompanied by a certificate issued before the date of entry into force of this Regulation in accordance with the models BOV-X, BOV-Y, OVI-X, OVI-Y or RUM set out in Part 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 before the amendments introduced by this Regulation may continue to be introduced into the Union. This Regulation shall enter into force on the the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 June 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 321.(2)  OJ L 73, 20.3.2010, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 74.(4)  OJ L 81, 21.3.2012, p. 1.(5)  OJ L 283, 27.10.2007, p. 37.ANNEXIn Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 206/2010, Part 2 is amended as follows:(1) Models ‘BOV-X’, ‘BOV-Y’, ‘OVI-X’ and ‘OVI-Y’ are replaced by the following:(2) The Model ‧RUM’ is replaced by the following: +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;live animal;animal on the hoof;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;import (EU);Community import;health certificate;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +2665,"84/106/EEC: Commission Decision of 23 December 1983 concerning the animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of fresh meat from Brazil. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), and in particular Articles 16, 19 and 28 thereof,Whereas the health conditions and health certificates required on imports of fresh meat from Brazil were laid down by Commission Decision 78/694/EEC (2), as last amended by Decision 79/690/EEC (3), notably on account of the situation with regard to foot-and-mouth disease then existing in Brazil;Whereas further on-the-spot inspections have shown that the situation in Brazil regarding foot-and-mouth disease has been improved in the States of Rio de Janeiro and Goiás; whereas imports of fresh meat from these States may fufil the same conditions as from other approved States;Whereas it is necessary to take account of the situation in Brazil regarding foot-and-mouth disease and particularly of the situation at present;Whereas the measures adopted by Member States must be modified in the light of any developments in the particular health situation of each third country;Whereas specific measures of animal health protection should be adopted on a Community basis as provided for by the Directive;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Article 1 of Decision 78/694/EEC is hereby replaced by the following:'1. Member States shall authorize the importation of fresh meat from Brazil as follows:(a) deboned fresh meat of bovine animals, excluding offals, from the States of Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, Bahia and Espírito Santo, from which have been removed the major accessible lymphatic glands conforming to the guarantees laid down in the animal health certificate in accordance with Annex A and which must accompany the consignment;(b) fresh meat of domestic solipeds, conforming to the guarantees laid down in the animal health certificate in accordance with Annex B and which must accompany the consignment;(c) the following offals of bovine animals from the States of Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, Bahia and Espírito Santo:- completely trimmed hearts,- completely trimmed livers,- completely trimmed tongues without bone, cartilage or tonsils,conforming to the guarantees laid down in the animal health certificate in accordance with Annex C and which must accompany the consignment.2. Member States shall not authorize the import of categories of fresh meat from Brazil other than those mentioned in paragraph 1.' The Annexes to Decision 78/694/EEC are hereby replaced by Annexes A, B and C to this Decision. This Decision shall enter into force on 1 January 1984. However, the certificates currently used, amended if necessary in accordance with the provisions of this Decision, may be used until 31 March 1984. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 December 1983.For the CommissionPoul DALSAGERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28.(2) OJ No L 236, 26. 8. 1978, p. 29.(3) OJ No L 201, 9. 8. 1979, p. 34.ANNEX AANIMAL HEALTH CERTIFICATEfor deboned fresh meat (1) of bovine animals, excluding offals, intended for consignment to the European Economic CommunityCountry of destinationReference to the public health certificateExporting country: Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, Bahia, Esp°rito Santo).MinistryDepartmentReferences(Optional)I. Identification of meatMeat (2) of(Animal species)Nature of cuts (3)Nature of packagingNumber of cuts or packagesNet weightII. Origin of meatAddress(es) and veterinary approval number(s) of the approved slaughterhouse(s)Address(es) and veterinary approval number(s) of the approved cutting plant(s)III. Destination of meatThe meat will be sent from(Place of loading)to(Country and place of destination)by the following means of transport (4)Name and address of consignorName and address of consigneeIV. Attestation of healthI, the undersigned, official veterinarian, certify that:1. the deboned fresh meat described above is obtained from:- bovine animals which have remained in the territory of Brazil (States of Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, Bahia, Esp°rito Santo) for at least three months before being slaughtered or since birth in the case of animals less than three months old,- bovine animals which have spent this period in a region in which foot-and-mouth disease vaccination of bovine animals is regularly carried out and officially controlled,- animals which which come from holdings in which there has been no outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the previous 60 days and around which, within a radius of 25 km, there has been no case of foot-and-mouth disease for 30 days,- animals which have been transported direct from their holding of origin to the approved slaughterhouse concerned without passing through a market, without contact with animals which do not comply with the conditions required for export of their meat to the Community and, if conveyed in a means of transport, the latter has been cleaned and disinfected before loading,- animals which have passed the ante-mortem health inspection referred to in Chapter V, Annex B to Directive 72/462/EEC at the slaughterhouse during the 24 hours before the slaughter and have in particular been subject to examination of the mouth and feet and showed no evidence of foot-and-mouth disease;2. the deboned fresh meat is obtained from an establishment or establishments in which, after a case of foot-and-mouth disease has been diagnosed, further preparation of meat for export to the European Community has only been authorized after slaughter of all animals present, removal of all meat and the total cleaning and disinfection of the establishments under the control of an official veterinarian;3. the deboned fresh meat described above originates from carcases which have matured at a room temperature of more than +2 °C for at least 24 hours before the bones were removed;4. (1)Done at , onSeal(Signature of official veterinarian)(1) Fresh meat: means all parts fit for consumption from domestic bovine animals, which have not undergone any preserving process; however chilled and frozen meat shall be considered as fresh meat.(2) Only deboned fresh meat from bovine animals from which the major accessible lymphatic glands have been removed is authorized for importation.(3) Fresh meat is only authorized for importation when all bones have been removed.(4) For railway wagons or lorries the registration number should be given, for aircraft the flight number and for ships the name.(1) Additional conditions required by the United Kingdom.ANNEX BANIMAL HEALTH CERTIFICATEfor fresh meat (1) of domestic solipeds intended for consignment to the European Economic CommunityCountry of destinationReference to the public health certificateExporting country: Brazil.MinistryDepartmentReferences(Optional)I. Identification of meatMeat of domestic solipeds.Nature of cutsNature of packagingNumber of cuts or packagesNet weightII. Origin of meatAddress(es) and veterinary approval number(s) of the approved slaughterhouse(s)Address(es) and veterinary approval number(s) of the approved cutting plant(s)III. Destination of meatThe meat will be sent from(Place of loading)to(Country and place of destination)by the following means of transport (2)Name and address of consignorName and address of consigneeIV. Attestation of healthI, the undersigned, official veterinarian, certify that the fresh meat described above is obtained from animals which have remained in the territory of Brazil for at least three months before being slaughtered or since birth in the case of animals less than three months old.Done at , onSeal(Signature of official veterinarian)(1) Fresh meat: means all parts fit for consumption from domestic solipeds which have not undergone any preserving process; however chilled and frozen meat shall be considered as fresh meat.(2) For railway wagons or lorries the registration number should be given, for aircraft the flight number and for ships the name.ANNEX CANIMAL HEALTH CERTIFICATEfor offal (1) of bovine animals intended for consignment to the European Economic CommunityCountry of destinationReference to the public health certificateExporting country: Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, Bahia, Esp°rito Santo).MinistryDepartmentReferences(Optional)I. Identification of offalOffal of bovine animals.Nature of offalNature of packagingNumber of packagesNet weightII. Origin of offalAddress(es) and veterinary approval number(s) of the approved slaughterhouse(s)Address(es) and veterinary approval number(s) of the approved cutting plant(s)III. Destination of offalThe offal will be sent from(Place of loading)to(Country and place of destination)by the following means of transport (2)Name and address of consignorName and address of consigneeIV. Attestation of healthI, the undersigned, official veterinarian, certify that:1. The offal described above is obtained from:- bovine animals which have remained in the territory of Brazil (States of Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, Bahia, Esp°rito Santo) for at least three months before being slaughtered or since birth in the case of animals less than three months old,- bovine animals which have spent this period in a region in which foot-and-mouth disease vaccination of bovine animals is regularly carried out and officially controlled,- bovine animals which come from holdings in which there has been no outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the previous 60 days and around which, within a radius of 25 km, there has been no case of foot-and-mouth disease for 30 days,- bovine animals which have been transported direct from their holding of origin to the approved slaughterhouse concerned without passing through a market, without contact with animals which do not comply with the conditions required for export of their meat to the Community and, if conveyed in a means of transport, the latter has been cleaned and disinfected before loading,- animals which have passed the ante-mortem health inspection referred to in Chapter V, Annex B to Directive 72/462/EEC at the slaughterhouse during the 24 hours before the slaughter and have in particular been subject to examination of the mouth and feet and showed no evidence of foot-and-mouth disease;2. the offal is obtained from an establishment or establisments in which, after a case of foot-and-mouth disease has been diagnosed, further preparation of meat for export to the European Community has only been authorized after slaughter of all animals present, removal of all meat and the total cleaning and disinfection of the establishments under the control of an official veterinarian;3. the offal described above has matured at a room temperature of more than +2 °C for at least three hours;4. (1)Done at , onSeal(Signature of official veterinarian)(1) Only hearts and livers which lymphatic glands, adhering connective tissue and fat have been completely removed and tongues without bone, cartilage and tonsils of bovine animals are authorized for importation.However, according to the conditions laid down in Article 1a, the following may also be authorized for importation: trimmed lungs of bovine animals, intended exclusively for the manufacture of pet food, from which tracheae and main bronchi and the mediastinal and bronchial lymphatic glands have been removed.(2) For railway wagons or lorries the registration number should be given, for aircraft the flight number and for ships the name.(1) Additional conditions required by the United Kingdom. +",import (EU);Community import;fresh meat;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;Brazil;Federative Republic of Brazil;health certificate;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule,21 +42813,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 865/2013 of 9 September 2013 amending Regulation (EC) No 1010/2009 as regards administrative arrangements with third countries on catch certificates for marine fisheries products. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 (1) of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, in particular Articles 12(4), 14(3), 20(4) and 52 thereof,Whereas:(1) Administrative arrangements with third countries on catch certificates for fisheries products are listed in Annex IX to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1010/2009 of 22 October 2009 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 (2). Those arrangements include specimens of the catch certificates validated by the competent authorities of the third countries concerned.(2) The New Zealand authorities have amended the layout of the New Zealand catch certificate specimen.(3) Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No 1010/2009 should be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,. Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No 1010/2009 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 September 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 280, 27.10.2009, p. 5.ANNEXIn Section 3 (New Zealand) of Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No 1010/2009, Appendix 1 is replaced by the following: +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);New Zealand;fishing permit;fishing authorization;fishery product;fishing licence;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;fishing controls;inspector of fisheries,21 +36083,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 963/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a prohibition of fishing for redfish in EC and international waters of V; international waters of XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of Portugal. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 40/2008 of 16 January 2008 fixing for 2008 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2008.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2008.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2008 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 September 2008.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 19, 23.1.2008, p. 1.ANNEXNo 43/T&QMember State PRTStock RED/51214.Species Redfish (Sebastes spp.)Area EC and international waters of V; international waters of XII and XIVDate 29.8.2008 +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters,21 +2534,"1999/534/EC: Council Decision of 19 July 1999 on measures applying to the processing of certain animal waste to protect against transmissible spongiform encephalopathies and amending Commission Decision 97/735/EC. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal of the Commission,Whereas:(1) Council Directive 90/667/EEC(2), lays down the veterinary rules for the disposal and processing of animal waste, for its placing on the market and for the prevention of pathogens in feedstuffs of animal or fish origin;(2) Commission Decision 92/562/EEC(3), defined alternative systems of heat treatment as provided for in paragraph 6(c) of Chapter II of Annex II to Directive 90/667/EEC;(3) In 1994, phase 1 of a scientific study into the physical parameters which must be applied in order to inactivate the agents of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and scrapie identified the minimum parameters necessary for inactivation of the BSE agent; it also identified certain processes which were not effective;(4) The result of phase 2 of that study showed that only one system tested was capable of fully inactivating the scrapie agent in meat-and-bone meal;(5) It is therefore necessary to ensure that systems which have been shown to be ineffective are not used for the processing of mammalian animal waste in order to protect animals from the hazard of spongiform encephalopathy agents in animal feed, unless an effective sterilisation phase is added to the process;(6) At its meeting from 1 to 3 April 1996, the Council concluded that a Commission Decision should be adopted under the Standing Veterinary Committee procedure in order to require all animal waste of mammalian origin in the Community to be processed by a method that has been demonstrated as being de facto effective for the inactivation of the agents of scrapie and BSE; the only such method at present is the application of heat in a rendering system which achieves a minimum 133 °C at 3 bar for a minimum period of 20 minutes; that method may be applied as the sole process or as a pre- or post-process sterilisation phase;(7) The Scientific Steering Committee adopted an opinion on the safety of meat-and-bone meal from mammalian animals, naturally or experimentally susceptible to transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) on 26 and 27 March 1998; that opinion has been updated by a scientific report on the safety of meat-and-bone meal derived from mammalian animals fed to non-ruminant food-producing farm animals adopted by the Scientific Steering Committee on 24 and 25 September 1998;(8) It is necessary to define the maximum particle size and the minimum time and temperature to be applied in approved systems, in order to ensure that such systems are running in accordance with procedures which have been shown to be effective;(9) Specific rules should be laid down on controls on establishments;(10) On 12 December 1994 the Scientific Veterinary Committee recommended detailed procedures for the validation of rendering processes; pending a scientific review of those procedures, it is necessary to lay down a list of indicators based, where appropriate, on that scientific recommendation, to be used for the validation of rendering processes in order to ensure that the parameters laid down in this Decision are achieved on a plant-by-plant basis;(11) Commission Decision 96/449/EC of 18 July 1996 on the approval of alternative heat treatment systems for processing animal waste with a view to the inactivation of spongiform encephalopathy agents(4) provided that, from 1 April 1997, certain mammalian animal waste which had not been processed in accordance with the standards set out therein should not be fed to animals; recent Community inspections have revealed that there are problems of implementation of that Decision due to difficulties of legal interpretation;(12) The Scientific Steering Committee adopted an opinion on the safety of tallow derived from ruminant tissues on 26 and 27 March 1998; in order to take account of that scientific opinion, it is necessary to lay down requirements for the production of rendered fats derived from ruminant tissue; a period of time should be provided for the implementation of those requirements;(13) A revision of the Animal Health Code of the Office International des Epizooties (OIE) on BSE was adopted in the general assembly of the OIE in Paris on 29 May 1998; Article 3.2.13.3 of that Code recommends that if protein-free tallow (maximum level of impurities of 0,15 % in weight) is derived from healthy animals, veterinary administrations should be able to authorise, without restriction, its import and transit through their territories, regardless of the status of the exporting countries; Article 3.12.13.16 of that Code recommends sourcing and processing conditions which are to be complied with before tallow (other than protein-free tallow) and tallow derivatives (other than protein-free tallow derivatives) can be traded;(14) Special uses of animal waste may be exempted from the requirements of this Decision; furthermore, products which will be used for industrial purposes, where it can be assured that they will not be used in any animal feed chain or as fertilisers, may also be exempted from the requirements of this Decision;(15) A fundamental reworking of Decision 96/449/EC therefore appears necessary; in the interests of clarity, that Decision should be replaced;(16) Commission Decision 97/735/EC of 21 October 1997 concerning certain protection measures with regard to trade in certain types of mammalian animal waste(5) should be amended to take account of the provisions of this Decision;(17) This Decision should apply without prejudice to Council Decision 98/256/EC(6), and Commission Decision 98/653/EC(7), which lay down specific conditions for the production of amino acids, peptides, tallow and products derived from tallow in the United Kingdom and Portugal;(18) This Decision should be without prejudice to the adoption of rules for the organisation of the prevention and control of TSEs;(19) The Commission has, by Decision 97/534/EC(8), prohibited the use of material presenting risks as regards TSEs;(20) The Commission has, by Decision 98/272/EC(9), laid down measures to be applied in cases of animals suspected of having a TSE;(21) The Standing Veterinary Committee has not given a favourable opinion,. 1. This Decision shall apply to the processing of low-risk and high-risk mammalian animal waste within the scope of Directive 90/667/EEC, including mammalian by-products not intended for human consumption derived from the production of products intended for human consumption.2. Member States shall ensure that all waste to which this Decision applies is processed in accordance with the requirements laid down in Annex I.3. Paragraph 2 shall not apply to the processing of the following:(a) low-risk material within the meaning of Directive 90/667/EEC for the production of petfood;(b) animal waste referred to in Article 7(ii) of Directive 90/667/EEC for the feeding of zoo, circus or fur animals, recognised packs of hounds and maggot farming for fishing bait;(c) degreased bones for the production of gelatine;(d) hides and skins for the production of gelatine, collagen and hydrolysed proteins, hooves, horns, hair;(e) glands, tissues and organs for pharmaceutical use;(f) blood and blood products;(g) milk and milk products;(h) non-ruminant waste for the production of rendered fats, excluding greaves derived from such production;(i) low-risk ruminant waste for the production of rendered fats excluding greaves derived from such production;(j) animal waste for the production of products for which it can be assured that they will not enter any human food or animal feed chain and will not be used as fertilisers;and, until 1 July 2000,(k) high-risk ruminant waste for the production of rendered fats, excluding greaves derived from such production;(l) bones fit for human consumption.4. Member States which already impose requirements for the processing of waste to which this Decision applies which are more stringent than those provided for in Annex I may maintain their existing requirements. 1. Member States shall ensure that all rendered fats derived from ruminant waste are purified in such a way that the maximum levels of remaining total insoluble impurities does not exceed 0,15 % in weight.2. Article 1(2) and paragraph 1 of this Article shall not apply to the production of rendered fats derived from ruminant waste if they are to be processed by a method which at least meets the standards of one of the processes described in Annex II or it can be assured that they will not enter any human food or animal feed chain. By way of derogation from Article 1(2) and Article 2, Member States may authorise:(a) the processing of waste to which this Decision applies by a method which does not meet the requirements set out in Annex I if such processing is followed by a process which meets those requirements or if the resulting proteinaceous material is destroyed by burial, incineration, burning as fuel or a similar method which ensures safe disposal;(b) the production of rendered animal fat derived from high-risk mammalian ruminant waste by a method which does not meet the requirements set out in Annex I or the standards set out in Annex II, if such processing is followed by a process which meets those requirements or standards, or if the resulting rendered fat is destroyed by burial, incineration, burning as fuel or a similar method which ensures safe disposal.Member States which authorise a method provided for in the first subparagraph shall put in place a system of control to ensure that waste to which this Decision applies which has not been processed in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex I or the standards set out in Annex II cannot enter the animal feed chain and is not used as fertiliser. 1. Member States shall ensure that establishments which are approved in accordance with Directive 90/667/EEC and process waste referred to in Article 1(2), other than those establishments which process waste pursuant to Article 1(3) and Article 3(a), operate in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex I and are validated according to the procedures laid down in Annex III.Member States shall carry out checks on the operation of those establishments at regular intervals. Records of the temperature, pressure and particle size for the establishments must be maintained.2. In accordance with Article 11 of Directive 90/667/EEC, Member States shall ensure that the list of approved establishments processing animal waste indicates the establishments which operate in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision. In Annex II to Decision 97/735/EC, the words ""defined by the Scientific Veterinary Committee"" shall be replaced by ""laid down in Annex III to Decision 1999/534/EC"". 1. Decision 96/449/EC shall be repealed.2. References to Decision 96/449/EC shall be construed as references to this Decision. In particular, references to Article 1(2) of the said Decision shall be construed as references to Article 1(3) of this Decision and references to the Annex to Decision 96/449/EC shall be construed as references to Annex I to this Decision. This Decision shall apply from 1 July 1999.However, Article 2(1) shall apply from 1 January 2000. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 July 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentK. HEMILÄ(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p.29. Directive as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p.49).(2) OJ L 363, 27.12.1990, p.51. Directive as last amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(3) OJ L 359, 9.12.1992, p. 23. Directive as last amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(4) OJ L 184, 24.7.1996, p. 43.(5) OJ L 294, 28.10.1997, p. 7.(6) OJ L 113, 15.4.1998, p.32. Decision as last amended by Decision 98/692/EC (OJ L 328, 4.12.1998, p. 28).(7) OJ L 311, 20.11.1998, p. 23.(8) OJ L 216, 8.8.1997, p. 95. Decision as last amended by Decision 98/745/EC (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 113).(9) OJ L 122, 24.4.1998, p. 59.ANNEX IREQUIREMENTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1(2)>TABLE>Processing may be carried out in a batch or a continuous system.ANNEX IISTANDARDS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2 (2)1. Transesterification or hydrolysis at at least: 200 °C, under corresponding appropriate pressure for 20 minutes (glycerol, fatty acids and esters);2. Saponification with NaOH 12M (glycerol and soap):- in a batch process: at 95 °C for three hours, or- in a continuous process: at 140 °C, 2 bars (2000 hPa) for eight minutes or equivalent conditions.ANNEX IIIVALIDATION PROCEDURES FOR PLANTS PROCESSING MAMMALIAN ANIMAL WASTEValidation procedures shall take into account at least the following indicators:1. Description of the process (by a process flow diagram);2. Identification of critical control points (CCPs) including the material process rate for continuous system:3.>TABLE>4. Achievement of the requirements laid down in Annex I(a) Particle size for batch-pressure and continuous processes: the particle size is defined by the mincer hole or the anvil gap size(b) Temperature, pressure, processing time and material processing rate (for continuous system only):(i) batch pressure system:- the temperature must be monitored with a permanent thermocouple and it must be plotted against real time;- the pressure stage must be monitored with a permanent pressure gauge; pressure must be plotted against real time;- the processing time must be shown by time/temperature and time/pressure diagrams.At least once a year the thermocouple and the pressure gauge must be calibrated.(ii) continuous pressure system:- the temperature and the pressure must be monitored with thermocouples, or an infrared temperature gun, and pressure gauges used at defined positions throughout the process system in such a way that temperature and pressure comply with the conditions set out in Annex I inside the whole continuous system or in a section of it; the temperature and pressure must be plotted against real time,- measurement of the minimum transit time inside the whole relevant part of the continuous system where the temperature and pressure comply with the conditions set out in the Annex I, must be provided to the competent authorities, using insoluble markers (i.e. manganese dioxide) or a method which offers equivalent guarantees; accurate measurement and control of the material process rate is essential and must be measured during the validation test in relation to a CCP that can be continuously monitored such as:- feed screw revolutions per minute (rev/min), or- electric power (amps at given voltage), or- evaporation/condensation rate, or- number of pump strokes per unit time.All measuring and monitoring equipment must be calibrated at least once a year.The validation procedures must be repeated periodically or when it is considered necessary by the competent authority and in any case each time any significant alterations are made to the process (i.e. modification of the machinery, change of raw materials etc.). +",animal protein;waste recycling;conversion of waste;recovery of waste;recycling of materials;recycling of waste;reprocessing of waste;reuse of waste;selective waste collection;separate waste collection;use of waste;agricultural waste;abattoir waste;livestock effluent;slaughterhouse waste;stubble;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +397,"Regulation (EEC) No 2536/73 of the Commission of 18 September 1973 amending Annex IV to Regulation (EEC) No 1579/70 laying down special conditions for the export of certain cheeses to Spain. ,HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ;HAVING REGARD TO COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 804/68 ( 1 ) OF 27 JUNE 1968 ON THE COMMON ORGANIZATION OF THE MARKET IN MILK PRODUCTS , AS LAS AMENDED BY THE ACT ( 2 ) CONCERNING THE CONDITIONS OF ACCESSION AND THE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE TREATIES , AND IN PARTICULAR THE FIRST SUBPARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 17 ( 4 ) THEREOF ;WHEREAS FOOTNOTE 3 TO ANNEX IV OF COMMISSION REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 1579/70 ( 3 ) OF 4 AUGUST 1970 LAYING DOWN SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR THE EXPORT OF CERTAIN CHEESES TO SPAIN , AS LAST AMENDED BY REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 1296/72 ( 4 ) , CONTAINS THE FREE-AT-SPANISH-FRONTIER PRICES WHICH MUST BE OBSERVED FOR CERTAIN CHEESES COMING FROM THE COMMUNITY IF THEY ARE TO BE SUBJECT TO A REGULATORY DUTY FIXED ON THE ENTRY INTO SPAIN OF THE PRODUCTS IN QUESTION ;WHEREAS THESE PRICES ARE EXPRESSED IN UNITS OF ACCOUNT ; WHEREAS IN THE PRESENT MONETARY SITUATION IT IS EASIER FOR COMMUNITY EXPORTERS TO STATE THE PRICE TO BE OBSERVED IN SPANISH CURRENCY SINCE IN THE AGREEMENT WITH SPAIN ( 5 ) THE PRICE IS STATED IN SPANISH CURRENCY ; WHEREAS IT IS THEREFORE NECESSARY TO ADAPT ANNEX IV REFERRED TO ABOVE ACCORDINGLY ;WHEREAS THE MEASURES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS REGULATION ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPINION OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS ;. ANNEX IV TO REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 1579/70 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS :1 . THE TERM "" UNITS OF ACCOUNT "" IS REPLACED BY THE TERM "" PESETAS "" ;2 . FOOTNOTE 3 IS REPLACED BY THE FOLLOWING :"" ( 3 ) THE PRICES MUST NOT BE LESS THAN :- 10 030 PESETAS PER 100 KG NET WEIGHT FOR EMMENTALER AND GRUYERE WHOLE CHEESES FALLING WITHIN SUBHEADING 04.04 A I ( A ) 1 OF THE SPANISH CUSTOMS TARIFF ;- 11 000 PESETAS PER 100 KG NET WEIGHT FOR EMMENTALER AND GRUYERE IN VACUUM-PACKED PIECES OF A WEIGHT EXCEEDING 1 KG FALLING WITHIN SUBHEADING 04.04 A I ( B ) 1 OF THE SPANISH CUSTOMS TARIFF ;- 11 640 PESETAS PER 100 KG NET WEIGHT FOR EMMENTALER AND GRUYERE CHEESES IN VACUUM-PACKED PIECES OF A WEIGHT NOT EXCEEDING 1 KG BUT EXCEEDING 75 G FALLING WITHIN SUBHEADING 04.04 A 1 ( C ) 1 OF THE SPANISH CUSTOMS TARIFF ;- 9 847 PESETAS PER 100 KG NET WEIGHT FOR CHEESES PROCESSED FROM EMMENTALER OR GRUYERE FALLING WITHIN SUBHEADING 04.04 D 1 ( A ) AND 04.04 D 1 ( B ) OF THE SPANISH CUSTOMS TARIFF ;- 10 045 PESETAS PER 100 KG NET WEIGHT FOR CHEESES PROCESSED FROM EMMENTALER OR GRUYERE FALLING WITHIN SUBHEADING 04.04 D 1 ( C ) OF THE SPANISH CUSTOMS TARIFF ;- 8 510 PESETAS PER 100 KG NET WEIGHT FOR OTHER PROCESSED CHEESES FALLING WITHIN SUBHEADING 04.04 D 2 ( A ) OF THE SPANISH CUSTOMS TARIFF ;- 8 725 PESTAS PER 100 KG NET WEIGHT FOR OTHER PROCESSED CHEESES FALLING WITHIN SUBHEADING 04.04 D 2 ( B ) OF THE SPANISH CUSTOMS TARIFF ;- 8 935 PESETAS PER 100 KG NET WEIGHT FOR OTHER PROCESSED CHEESES FALLING WITHIN SUBHEADING 04.04 D 2 ( C ) OF THE SPANISH CUSTOMS TARIFF ;- 8 088 PESETAS PER 100 KG NET WEIGHT FOR CHEDDAR CHEESE RIPENED FOR LESS THAN THREE MONTHS FALLING WITHIN SUBHEADING 04.04 G 1 ( B ) 1 OF THE SPANISH CUSTOMS TARIFF ;- 8 845 PESETAS PER 100 KG NET WEIGHT FOR CHEDDAR CHEESE RIPENED FOR THREE OR MORE MONTHS FALLING WITHIN SUBHEADING 04.04 G 1 ( B ) 1 OF THE SPANISH CUSTOMS TARIFF ;- 8 310 PESETAS PER 100 KG NET WEIGHT FOR FIRST QUALITY DUTCH EDAM CHEESE OF A MINIMUM FAT CONTENT BY WEIGHT REFERRED TO DRY MATTER OF 40 % AND RIPENED FROM SEVEN TO EIGHT WEEKS FALLING WITHIN SUBHEADING 04.04 G 1 ( B ) 3 OF THE SPANISH CUSTOMS TARIFF . "" THIS REGULATION SHALL ENTER INTO FORCE ON 1 OCTOBER 1973 .THIS REGULATION SHALL BE BINDING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND DIRECTLY APPLICABLE IN ALL MEMBER STATES .. DONE AT BRUSSELS , 18 SEPTEMBER 1973 .FOR THE COMMISSIONTHE PRESIDENTFRANCOIS-XAVIER ORTOLI +",hard cheese;Appenzell;Cheddar;Edam;Emmenthal;Gouda;Grana Padano;Gruyere;Parmesan;Parmigiano Reggiano;Sbrinz;long-keeping cheese;processed cheese;farm prices;Community farm price;EC farm price;price for the marketing year;export (EU);Community export;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +1823,"95/303/EC: Commission Decision of 19 July 1995 on additional financial aid from the Community for the work of the Rijksinstitut voor volksgezondheid en milieuhygiëne, Bilthoven, Netherlands, a Community reference laboratory for residue testing. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 28 thereof,Whereas under Article 1 (b) of Council Decision 91/664/EEC of 11 December 1991 designating the Community reference laboratories for testing certain substances for residues (3) the Rijksinstitut voor volksgezondheid en milieuhygiëne, Bilthoven, Netherlands has been designated as the reference laboratory for the residues referred to in Annex I, groups A.I and A.II, of Council Directive 86/469/EEC (4);Whereas all the tasks to be performed by the reference laboratory are defined in Article 1 of Council Decision 89/187/EEC of 6 March 1989 determining the powers and conditions of operation of the Community reference laboratories provided for by Directive 86/469/EEC concerning the examination of animals and fresh meat for the presence of residues (5);Whereas in accordance with Commission Decision 93/459/EEC (6) a contract has been concluded between the European Community and the Rijksinstitut voor volksgezondheid en milieuhygiëne; whereas by Commission Decision 94/491/EC (7) the Community granted additional financial aid for one year; whereas the original contract should again be extended and additional financial aid granted to enable the reference laboratory to continue to perform the functions and tasks referred to in Decision 89/187/EEC;Whereas the Community financial aid is provided for an additional one-year period; whereas this will be reviewed, with a view to an extension, before the end of that period;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Community shall make a second grant of additional financial aid amounting to not more than ECU 400 000 to the Rijksinstitut voor volksgezondheid en milieuhygiëne, a reference laboratory designated in Article 1 of Decision 91/664/EEC. 1. For the purposes of Article 1, the contract referred to in Decision 93/459/EEC is hereby extended for a second period of one year.2. The Director-General for Agriculture is hereby authorized to sign the amendment to the contract in the name of the Commission of the European Communities.3. The financial aid provided for in Article 1 shall be paid to the reference laboratory in accordance with the procedure set out in the contract referred to in Decision 93/459/EEC. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 July 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission +",slaughter animal;animal for slaughter;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;veterinary medicinal product;VMP;medicinal product for veterinary use;veterinary pharmaceutical product;veterinary product;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;fresh meat;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +1700,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 456/94 of 28 February 1994 determining certain prices fixed in ecus for beef and veal as a result of the monetary realignments in the 1992/93 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 of 28 December 1992 on the unit of account and the conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the common agricultural policy (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3528/93 (2), and in particular Article 9 (1) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3824/92 of 28 December 1992 laying down the prices and amount fixed in ecus as a result of monetary realignments (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1663/93 (4), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 3824/92 establishes the list of prices for beef and veal which are multiplied by the coefficient 1,013088 fixed in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 537/93 of 9 March 1993 (5), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1331/93 (6), from 1 July 1993 under the arrangements for automatically dismantling negative monetary gaps; whereas Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3824/92 provides that the resulting reduction in prices and amounts should be specified for the product groups concerned and the reduced prices should be fixed;Whereas the intervention price for adult bovine animals for the periods 1 July 1994 to 30 June 1995 and 1 July 1995 to 30 June 1996 was fixed in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2068/92 of 30 June 1992 (7);Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. The intervention price fixed in ecus by the Council for carcases of male animals in category R3 and reduced pursuant to Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 3824/92 shall be:- ECU 304,71 per 100 kg carcase weight for the period 1 July 1994 to 30 June 1995,- ECU 287,78 per 100 kg carcase weight for the period 1 July 1995 to 30 June 1996. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 February 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 387, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 320, 22. 12. 1993, p. 32.(3) OJ No L 387, 31. 12. 1992, p. 29.(4) OJ No L 158, 30. 6. 1993, p. 18.(5) OJ No L 57, 10. 3. 1993, p. 18.(6) OJ No L 132, 29. 5. 1993, p. 114.(7) OJ No L 215, 30. 7. 1992, p. 58. +",agri-monetary policy;agricultural monetary policy;farm prices;Community farm price;EC farm price;price for the marketing year;intervention price;reduced price;rebate;reduced charge;special offer price;special offer rate;special price;special rate;beef;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant,21 +33776,"Directive 2007/30/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2007 amending Council Directive 89/391/EEC, its individual Directives and Council Directives 83/477/EEC, 91/383/EEC, 92/29/EEC and 94/33/EC with a view to simplifying and rationalising the reports on practical implementation (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 137(2) thereof,Having regard to the Commission’s proposal,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),After consulting the Committee of the Regions,Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (2),Whereas:(1) The preparation by the Member States of practical implementation reports as a basis for the Commission’s periodical reports on the implementation of the Community rules on the safety and health of workers, is provided for by Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (3), and by the individual Directives within the meaning of Article 16(1) of that Directive, namely: Council Directive 89/654/EEC of 30 November 1989 concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace (4), Council Directive 89/655/EEC of 30 November 1989 concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the use of work equipment by workers at work (5), Council Directive 89/656/EEC of 30 November 1989 concerning the minimum health and safety requirements for the use by workers of personal protective equipment at the workplace (6), Council Directive 90/269/EEC of 29 May 1990 concerning the minimum health and safety requirements for the manual handling of loads where there is a risk particularly of back injury to workers (7), Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (8), Council Directive 92/57/EEC of 24 June 1992 concerning the implementation of minimum safety and health requirements at temporary or mobile construction sites (9), Council Directive 92/58/EEC of 24 June 1992 concerning the minimum requirements for the provision of safety and/or health signs at work (10), Council Directive 92/85/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health at work of pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding (11), Council Directive 92/91/EEC of 3 November 1992 concerning the minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers in the mineral-extracting industries through drilling (12), Council Directive 92/104/EEC of 3 December 1992 on the minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers in surface and underground mineral-extracting industries (13), Council Directive 93/103/EC of 23 November 1993 concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for work on board fishing vessels (14), Council Directive 98/24/EC of 7 April 1998 concerning the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work (15), Directive 1999/92/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1999 on minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres (16), Directive 2002/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2002 on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (vibration) (17), Directive 2003/10/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 February 2003 on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (noise) (18), Directive 2004/40/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields) (19) and Directive 2006/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2006 on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to risks arising from physical agents (artificial optical radiation) (20).(2) An implementation report is also required by Council Directive 91/383/EEC of 25 June 1991 supplementing the measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health at work of workers with a fixed duration employment relationship or a temporary employment relationship (21), Council Directive 92/29/EEC of 31 March 1992 on the minimum safety and health requirements for improved medical treatment on board vessels (22) and Council Directive 94/33/EC of 22 June 1994 on the protection of young people at work (23).(3) The provisions on the preparation of reports in the individual Directives within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC and in Directives 91/383/EEC, 92/29/EEC and 94/33/EC are inconsistent in terms of both frequency and content.(4) The obligations on the Member States to report on the practical implementation and on the Commission to draw up a report on the basis of the national reports are an important part of the legislative cycle, providing the opportunity to take stock of and evaluate the various aspects of the practical implementation of the Directives; it is therefore appropriate to extend this obligation to those directives that do not require reports, namely: Directive 2000/54/EC of the Parliament and of the European Council of 18 September 2000 on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to biological agents at work (seventh individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (24), Directive 2004/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work (sixth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (25) and Council Directive 83/477/EEC of 19 September 1983 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos at work (second individual Directive within the meaning of Article 8 of Directive 80/1107/EEC) (26).(5) It is therefore necessary to harmonise the provisions of Directive 89/391/EEC, the individual Directives within the meaning of Article 16(1) thereof and Directives 83/477/EEC, 91/383/EEC, 92/29/EEC and 94/33/EC.(6) The Commission’s communication ‘Adapting to change in work and society: a new Community strategy for health and safety 2002 to 2006’ provides for the drafting of legislative proposals to simplify and rationalise implementation reports. This matter has also been identified as one of the priorities for the simplification of Community legislation in the context of the Better Lawmaking initiative.(7) The exercise should be simplified by harmonising the intervals for the submission of the practical implementation reports to the Commission and by requiring a single practical implementation report which would include a general part applicable to all the directives and specific chapters relating to the aspects particular to each directive. These provisions, and, in particular, the introduction of a new Article 17a in Directive 89/391/EEC, will furthermore allow the inclusion in this implementation report exercise of the individual Directives within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC that do not require reports, namely: Directives 2000/54/EC and 2004/37/EC and any future individual directives within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC.(8) The appropriate frequency for the Member States to draw up these reports and submit them to the Commission should be five years; the first report should, exceptionally, cover a longer period; the structure of the reports should be consistent to facilitate their exploitation; they should be drawn up on the basis of a questionnaire drafted by the Commission after consulting the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work and include relevant information on the preventive efforts deployed in the Member States so as to allow the Commission, taking into account any relevant findings of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work and of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, to adequately assess how the legislation works in practice.(9) In accordance with Article 138(2) of the Treaty, the Commission consulted the social partners at Community level on the possible direction of Community action in this field.(10) Following this consultation, the Commission considered that Community action was desirable and consulted the social partners at Community level again on the content of the envisaged proposal, in accordance with Article 138(3) of the Treaty.(11) Following this second phase of consultation, the social partners at Community level did not inform the Commission of their wish to initiate the process which could lead to the conclusion of an agreement, as set out in Article 138(4) of the Treaty.(12) The Member States should take the necessary measures to transpose the modifications provided for by this Directive, which could, in view of the specific nature of this Directive and if appropriate, take the form of administrative measures,. Amendments to Directive 89/391/EECThe following Article shall be inserted in Directive 89/391/EEC:‘Article 17aImplementation reports1.   Every five years, the Member States shall submit a single report to the Commission on the practical implementation of this Directive and individual Directives within the meaning of Article 16(1), indicating the points of view of the social partners. The report shall assess the various points related to the practical implementation of the different Directives and, where appropriate and available, provide data disaggregated by gender.2.   The structure of the report, together with a questionnaire specifying its content, shall be defined by the Commission, in cooperation with the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work.The report shall include a general part on the provisions of this Directive relating to the common principles and points applicable to all of the Directives referred to in paragraph 1.To complement the general part, specific chapters shall deal with implementation of the particular aspects of each Directive, including specific indicators, where available.3.   The Commission shall submit the structure of the report, together with the above-mentioned questionnaire specifying its content, to the Member States at least six months before the end of the period covered by the report. The report shall be transmitted to the Commission within 12 months of the end of the five-year period that it covers.4.   Using these reports as a basis, the Commission shall evaluate the implementation of the Directives concerned in terms of their relevance, of research and of new scientific knowledge in the various fields in question. It shall, within 36 months of the end of the five-year period, inform the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work of the results of this evaluation and, if necessary, of any initiatives to improve the operation of the regulatory framework.5.   The first report shall cover the period 2007 to 2012.’. Amendments to Directives 83/477/EEC, 91/383/EEC, 92/29/EEC and 94/33/EC1.   The following Article shall be inserted in Directive 83/477/EEC:‘Article 17aImplementation reportEvery five years, the Member States shall submit to the Commission a report on the practical implementation of this Directive in the form of a specific chapter of the single report referred to in Article 17a(1), (2) and (3) of Directive 89/391/EEC, which serves as a basis for the Commission’s evaluation, in accordance with Article 17a(4) of that Directive.’.2.   The following Article shall be inserted in Directive 91/383/EEC:‘Article 10aImplementation reportEvery five years, the Member States shall submit to the Commission a report on the practical implementation of this Directive in the form of a specific chapter of the single report referred to in Article 17a(1), (2) and (3) of Directive 89/391/EEC, which serves as a basis for the Commission’s evaluation, in accordance with Article 17a(4) of that Directive.’.3.   The following Article shall be inserted in Directive 92/29/EEC:‘Article 9aImplementation reportEvery five years, the Member States shall submit to the Commission a report on the practical implementation of this Directive in the form of a specific chapter of the single report referred to in Article 17a(1), (2) and (3) of Directive 89/391/EEC, which serves as a basis for the Commission’s evaluation, in accordance with Article 17a(4) of that Directive.’.4.   The following Article shall be inserted in Directive 94/33/EC:‘Article 17aImplementation reportEvery five years, the Member States shall submit to the Commission a report on the practical implementation of this Directive in the form of a specific chapter of the single report referred to in Article 17a(1), (2) and (3) of Directive 89/391/EEC, which serves as a basis for the Commission’s evaluation, in accordance with Article 17a(4) of that Directive.’. RepealThe following provisions shall be repealed with effect from 27 June 2007:1. Article 18(3) and (4) of Directive 89/391/EEC;2. Article 10(3) and (4) of Directive 89/654/EEC;3. Article 10(3) and (4) of Directive 89/655/EEC;4. Article 10(3) and (4) of Directive 89/656/EEC;5. Article 9(3) and (4) of Directive 90/269/EEC;6. Article 11(3) and (4) of Directive 90/270/EEC;7. Article 10(3) and (4) of Directive 91/383/EEC;8. Article 9(3) and (4) of Directive 92/29/EEC;9. Article 14(4) and (5) of Directive 92/57/EEC;10. Article 11(4) and (5) of Directive 92/58/EEC;11. Article 14(4), (5) and (6) of Directive 92/85/EEC;12. Article 12(4) of Directive 92/91/EEC;13. Article 13(4) of Directive 92/104/EEC;14. Article 13(3) and (4) of Directive 93/103/EC;15. Article 17(4) and (5) of Directive 94/33/EC;16. Article 15 of Directive 98/24/EC;17. Article 13(3) of Directive 1999/92/EC;18. Article 13 of Directive 2002/44/EC;19. Article 16 of Directive 2003/10/EC;20. Article 12 of Directive 2004/40/EC;21. Article 12 of Directive 2006/25/EC. ImplementationThe Member States shall adopt the measures necessary for them to comply with the provisions of this Directive by 31 December 2012. Entry into forceThis Directive shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. AddresseesThis Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 20 June 2007.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentH.-G. PÖTTERINGFor the CouncilThe PresidentG. GLOSER(1)  Opinion delivered on 17 January 2006.(2)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 26 April 2007 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Council Decision of 30 May 2007.(3)  OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1. Directive as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).(4)  OJ L 393, 30.12.1989, p. 1.(5)  OJ L 393, 30.12.1989, p. 13. Directive as last amended by Directive 2001/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 195, 19.7.2001, p. 46).(6)  OJ L 393, 30.12.1989, p. 18.(7)  OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 9.(8)  OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14.(9)  OJ L 245, 26.8.1992, p. 6.(10)  OJ L 245, 26.8.1992, p. 23.(11)  OJ L 348, 28.11.1992, p. 1.(12)  OJ L 348, 28.11.1992, p. 9.(13)  OJ L 404, 31.12.1992, p. 10.(14)  OJ L 307, 13.12.1993, p. 1.(15)  OJ L 131, 5.5.1998, p. 11.(16)  OJ L 23, 28.1.2000, p. 57.(17)  OJ L 177, 6.7.2002, p. 13.(18)  OJ L 42, 15.2.2003, p. 38.(19)  OJ L 159, 30.4.2004, p. 1. Corrected version published in OJ L 184, 24.5.2004, p. 1.(20)  OJ L 114, 27.4.2006, p. 38.(21)  OJ L 206, 29.7.1991, p. 19.(22)  OJ L 113, 30.4.1992, p. 19. Directive as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003.(23)  OJ L 216, 20.8.1994, p. 12.(24)  OJ L 262, 17.10.2000, p. 21.(25)  OJ L 158, 30.4.2004, p. 50. Corrected version published in OJ L 229, 29.6.2004, p. 23.(26)  OJ L 263, 24.9.1983, p. 25. Directive as last amended by Directive 2003/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 97, 15.4.2003, p. 48). +",Council of the European Union;Council of European Ministers;Council of the European Communities;Council of the Union;EC Council;EU Council;European Union Council;occupational health;occupational hygiene;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;report;EC Directive;occupational safety;occupational hazard;safety at the workplace;worker safety,21 +34533,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1008/2007 of 30 August 2007 fixing the export refunds on cereal-based compound feedingstuffs. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 september 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 provides that the difference between quotations or prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1 of that Regulation and prices for those products within the Community may be covered by an export refund.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1517/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 as regards the arrangements for the export and import of compound feedingstuffs based on cereals and amending Regulation (EC) No 1162/95 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice (2) in Article 2 lays down general rules for fixing the amount of such refunds.(3) That calculation must also take account of the cereal products content. In the interest of simplification, the refund should be paid in respect of two categories of ‘cereal products’, namely for maize, the most commonly used cereal in exported compound feeds and maize products, and for ‘other cereals’, these being eligible cereal products excluding maize and maize products. A refund should be granted in respect of the quantity of cereal products present in the compound feedingstuff.(4) Furthermore, the amount of the refund must also take into account the possibilities and conditions for the sale of those products on the world market, the need to avoid disturbances on the Community market and the economic aspect of the export.(5) The current situation on the cereals market and, in particular, the supply prospects mean that the export refunds should be abolished.(6) The Management Committee for Cereals has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. The export refunds on the compound feedingstuffs covered by Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 and subject to Regulation (EC) No 1517/95 are hereby fixed as shown in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 31 August 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 August 2007.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/2005 (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 11).(2)  OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 51.ANNEXto the Commission Regulation of 30 August 2007 fixing the export refunds on cereal-based compound feedingstuffsProduct codes benefiting from export refund:2309 10 11 9000,2309 10 13 9000,2309 10 31 9000,2309 10 33 9000,2309 10 51 9000,2309 10 53 9000,2309 90 31 9000,2309 90 33 9000,2309 90 41 9000,2309 90 43 9000,2309 90 51 9000,2309 90 53 9000.Cereal products Destination Unit of measurement Amount of refundsMaize and maize products: C10 EUR/t 0,00Cereal products excluding maize and maize products C10 EUR/t 0,00NB: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1) as amended.C10 : All destinations. +",animal feedingstuffs;animal feedstuffs;animal fodder;animal weaning food;feedstuffs;milk-replacer feed;manufactured feedingstuffs;compound feedingstuff;industrial feedingstuffs;oil cake;protein feed;maize;cereal product;cereal preparation;processed cereal product;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund,21 +43745,"Council Directive 2014/102/EU of 7 November 2014 adapting Directive 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the annual financial statements, consolidated financial statements and related reports of certain types of undertakings, by reason of the accession of the Republic of Croatia Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Croatia, and in particular Article 50 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 50 of the Act of Accession of Croatia, where acts of the institutions adopted prior to accession require adaptation by reason of accession, and the necessary adaptations have not been provided for in the Act of Accession or its Annexes, the Council, acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, shall, to that end, adopt the necessary acts if the original act was not adopted by the Commission.(2) The relevant types of Croatian undertakings should be inserted in Annexes I and II to Directive 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) in order to provide for the relevant scope of application of the coordination measures provided for by that Directive in Croatia. The scope of amendments should be limited to technical adaptations required by reason of the accession of Croatia.(3) Directive 2013/34/EU should therefore be amended accordingly,. Directive 2013/34/EU is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 20 July 2015. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.Member States may provide that the measures referred to in the first subparagraph are first to apply to financial statements for the financial years beginning on 1 January 2016 or during the calendar year 2016.When Member States adopt those measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main measures of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 November 2014.For the CouncilThe PresidentP. C. PADOAN(1)  Directive 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on the annual financial statements, consolidated financial statements and related reports of certain types of undertakings, amending Directive 2006/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Directives 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC (OJ L 182, 29.6.2013, p. 19).ANNEXDirective 2013/34/EU is amended as follows:(1) in Annex I, the following is inserted after the entry for France:‘— in Croatia:(2) in Annex II, the following is inserted after the entry for France:‘— in Croatia: +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;publication of accounts;disclosure of accounts;operating result;organisation;legal status of an undertaking;organization;disclosure of information;information disclosure;Croatia;Republic of Croatia;closing of accounts;clearance of accounts;rendering of accounts;consolidated account,21 +27840,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 230/2004 of 10 February 2004 amending Regulation (EC) No 1972/2003 on transitional measures to be adopted in respect of trade in agricultural products on account of the accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia, and in particular Article 2(3) thereof,Having regard to the Act of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia, and in particular Article 41, first paragraph, thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 4(4) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1972/2003(1) stipulates that the new Member States shall carry out, without delay, an inventory of stocks available as at 1 May 2004 in order to ensure that the charge to be imposed on holders of surplus stocks is applied correctly. In order to facilitate the establishment of an inventory which comprises a considerable number of agricultural and non-Annex I products and to tackle potential risks in an efficient way the new Member States may use a system of risk analysis for identifying holders of surplus stocks.(2) It is necessary to prevent goods which have attracted an export refund from benefiting from any intervention measure or aid as laid down in Title I, Chapters II and III of Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999(2) of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products.(3) Regulation (EC) No 1972/2003 should be amended in consequence.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of all the Management Committees concerned,. Regulation (EC) No 1972/2003 is amended as follows:1. Article 4 is amended as follows:(a) paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:""4. In order to ensure that the charge referred to in paragraph 1 is correctly applied, the new Member States shall, without delay, carry out an inventory of stocks available as at 1 May 2004. To this end, they may use a system for identifying holders of surplus stocks based on a risk analysis taking due account in particular of the following criteria:- type of activity of the holder,- capacity of storage facilities,- level of activity.The new Member States shall notify the Commission of the quantity of products in surplus stocks, except of those quantities in public stocks as referred to in Article 5, by 31 October 2004 at the latest."";(b) in the second, third, sixth, ninth and tenth indents of paragraph 5 "" 2009 40 "" is replaced by "" 2009 41 and 2009 49 "";2. the title of Article 8 ""proof of non-payment of refunds/production refund"" is replaced by ""proof of non-payment of refunds"";3. in Article 9, the second sentence is replaced by the following: ""Any product which attracted an export refund shall be eligible neither for production refund when used in the manufacturing of products referred to in Annex I to Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1722/93 or in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1265/2001 nor for any intervention measure or aid as laid down in Title I, Chapters II and III of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999."" This Regulation shall enter into force subject to and on the date of the entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia to the European Union.It shall apply until 30 April 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 February 2004.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 293, 11.11.2003, p. 3.(2) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1787/2003 (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 121). +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;Malta;Gozo;Republic of Malta;agricultural product;farm product;Baltic States;Baltic Republics;Cyprus;Republic of Cyprus;agricultural trade;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,21 +2540,"99/601/EC: Commission Decision of 1 September 1999 amending Decision 1999/551/EC as regards the review of the protective measures with regard to contamination by dioxins (notified under document number C(1999) 2880) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC(2), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animal and products with a view to the completion of the internal market(3), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC, and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 2 of Commission Decision 1999/551/EC of 6 August 1999 amending Decision 1999/449/EC on protective measures with regards to contaminatison by dioxins on certain products of animal origin intended for human or animal consumption(4) provides that Decision 1999/551/EC must be reviewed before 31 August 1999, notably on the basis of information to be submitted by the Belgian authorities. The Belgian authorities have informed the Commission that the relevant information is currently being prepared and is not yet available. It is, therefore, appropriate to set a new date for the review of Decision 1999/551/EC.(2) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing veterinary Committee,. In the first paragraph of Article 2 of Decision 1999/551/EC, ""before 31 August 1999"" is replaced by ""as soon as possible and in any case not later than 30 September 1999"". This Decision is addressed to the Member State.. Done at Brussels, 1 September 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13.(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.(3) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 20.(4) OJ L 209, 7.8.1999, p. 42. +",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;human nutrition;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;toxic substance;dioxin;harmful substance;toxic discharge;toxic product;toxic waste;toxicity;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium,21 +5815,"2014/643/CFSP: Political and Security Committee Decision EUCAP Sahel Niger/3/2014 of 24 July 2014 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger). ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,Having regard to the Council Decision 2012/392/CFSP of 16 July 2012 on the European Union CSDP mission in Niger, (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2012/392/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising political control and strategic direction of the EUCAP Sahel Niger mission, including, in particular, the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.(2) On 6 May 2014, the PSC adopted Decision EUCAP Sahel Niger/2/2014 (2), appointing Mr Filip DE CEUNINCK as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 6 May 2014 to 15 July 2014.(3) On 22 July 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/482/CFSP (3), extending the mandate of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 16 July 2014 to 15 July 2016.(4) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed to extend the mandate of Mr Filip DE CEUNINCK as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 16 July 2014 to 15 July 2015,. The mandate of Mr Filip DE CEUNINCK as Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) is hereby extended until 15 July 2015. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.It shall apply from 16 July 2014.. Done at Brussels, 24 July 2014.For the Political and Security CommitteeThe ChairpersonW. STEVENS(1)  OJ L 187, 17.7.2012, p. 48.(2)  Political and Security Committee Decision EUCAP Sahel Niger/2/2014 of 6 May 2014 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP Mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (OJ L 136, 09.5.2014, p. 26).(3)  Council Decision 2014/482/CFSP of 22 July 2014 amending Decision 2012/392/CFSP on the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (OJ L 217, 23.7.2014, p. 31). +",Niger;Republic of Niger;common security and defence policy;CDP;CEDP;CESDP;CSDP;Common European Defence Policy;Common European Security and Defence Policy;ESDP;European Security and Defence Policy;common defence;common defence policy;appointment of members;designation of members;resignation of members;term of office of members;EU military mission;EU military operation;European Union military mission;European Union military operation,21 +40870,"2012/763/EU: Council Decision of 6 December 2012 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the People’s Republic of China pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedules of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania in the course of their accession to the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 207(4), in conjunction with Article 218(5) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) On 29 January 2007, the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations with certain other Members of the World Trade Organization under Article XXIV:6 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994, in the course of the accession to the European Union of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania.(2) Negotiations have been conducted by the Commission within the framework of the negotiating directives adopted by the Council.(3) Those negotiations have been concluded and an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the People’s Republic of China pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedules of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania in the course of their accession to the European Union (the ‘Agreement’) was initialled on 31 May 2012.(4) The Agreement should be signed,. The signing on behalf of the Union of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the People’s Republic of China pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedules of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania in the course of their accession to the European Union is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Agreement (1). The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Union. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 6 December 2012.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. CHARALAMBOUS(1)  The text of the Agreement will be published together with the decision on its conclusion. +",GATT;General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade;accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);signature of an agreement;Romania;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;China;People’s Republic of China,21 +27094,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2232/2003 of 23 December 2003 concerning the opening of tariff quotas applicable to the importation into the European Community of certain processed agricultural products originating in Switzerland. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products(1), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 2000/239/EC of 13 March 2000 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Swiss Confederation, of the other part, on Protocol 2 to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation(2), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Whereas:(1) The annual tariff quotas for certain processed agricultural products provided for in the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Swiss Confederation, of the other part, on Protocol 2 to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation, hereinafter ""the Agreement"", should be opened for 2004.(2) The annual quota for goods classified under CN codes 2202 10 00 and ex 2202 90 10, laid down in the Agreement, has been exhausted. In accordance with the Agreement it should in consequence be increased by 10 % for 2004.(3) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code(3), lays down rules for the management of tariff quotas. It is appropriate to provide that the tariff quotas opened by this Regulation are to be managed in accordance with those rules.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee on horizontal questions concerning trade in processed agricultural products not listed in Annex I to the Treaty,. The Community tariff quotas for imports of the processed agricultural products originating in Switzerland listed in the Annex shall be open duty-exempt from 1 January to 31 December 2004.For imports of goods listed in table 2 of the Annex which exceed the duty-exempt quota, a duty of 9,1 % shall be applied. The Community tariff quotas referred to in Article 1 shall be managed by the Commission in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply with effect from 1 January 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 December 2003.For the CommissionErkki LiikanenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 318, 20.12.1993, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2580/2000 (OJ L 298, 25.11.2000, p. 5).(2) OJ L 76, 25.3.2000, p. 11.(3) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1335/2003 (OJ L 187, 26.7.2003, p. 16).ANNEXTable 1>TABLE>Table 2>TABLE> +",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;agricultural product;farm product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products,21 +12790,"Council Regulation (EC) No 355/94 of 14 February 1994 amending Regulation (EEC) No 918/83 setting up a Community system of reliefs from customs duty. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 28 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas Article 45 of Regulation (EEC) No 918/83 (4), provides that goods contained in the personal luggage of travellers coming from a third country shall be admitted free of import duties, provided such imports are of a non-commercial nature;Whereas, in accordance with Article 47 of Regulation (EEC) No 918/83, the total value of goods admissible free of import duties may not exceed ECU 45 per traveller; whereas, in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 47, Member States may reduce this amount to ECU 23 for travellers under 15 years of age;Whereas account must be taken of measures in favour of travellers recommended by specialized international organizations, in particular the measures contained in Annex F (3) to the International Convention on the simplification and harmonization of customs procedures;Whereas those objectives could be attained by increasing the reliefs;Whereas it is necessary to provide, for a limited period, a derogation for Germany taking into account the economic difficulties likely to be caused by the amount of the reliefs, particularly as regards travellers entering the territory of that Member State by land frontiers linking Germany to third countries other than EFTA member countries or by coastal shipping routes from the said countries;Whereas there are special links between continental Spain and Ceuta and Melilla,. Regulation (EEC) No 918/83 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 47 shall be replaced by the following:'Article 47The relief referred to in Article 45 shall be granted up to a total value of ECU 175 per traveller to goods other than those listed in Article 46.However, Member States may reduce this amount to ECU 90 for travellers under 15 years of age.';2. the following Article shall be inserted:'Article 47a1. By way of derogation from the first subparagraph of Article 47, Spain is hereby authorized to apply, until 31 December 2000, a relief of ECU 600 for imports of the goods in question from Ceuta and Melilla entering customs territory as defined with regard to Spain in the fourth indent of Article 3 (1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (5).2. By way of derogation from the second subparagraph of Article 47, Spain shall have the option of reducing that relief to ECU 150 for travellers under 15 years of age.' This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 April 1994.However, with regard to the Federal Republic of Germany this Regulation shall apply as from 1 January 1998 in the case of goods imported by travellers entering German territory by a land frontier linking Germany to third countries other than EFTA member countries or by a coastal shipping route from the said countries.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 February 1994.For the CouncilThe PresidentY. PAPANTONIOU(1) OJ No C 254, 11. 10. 1986, p. 7.(2) OJ No C 13, 18. 1. 1988, p. 173.(3) OJ No C 105, 24. 4. 1987, p. 4.(4) OJ No L 105, 23. 4. 1983, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3357/91 (OJ No L 318, 20. 11. 1991, p. 3).(5) OJ No L 302, 19. 10. 1992, p. 1. +",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;customs union;transport user;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +4501,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 468/2007 of 26 April 2007 fixing the export refunds on cereal-based compound feedingstuffs. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 september 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 provides that the difference between quotations or prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1 of that Regulation and prices for those products within the Community may be covered by an export refund.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1517/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 as regards the arrangements for the export and import of compound feedingstuffs based on cereals and amending Regulation (EC) No 1162/95 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice (2) in Article 2 lays down general rules for fixing the amount of such refunds.(3) That calculation must also take account of the cereal products content. In the interest of simplification, the refund should be paid in respect of two categories of ‘cereal products’, namely for maize, the most commonly used cereal in exported compound feeds and maize products, and for ‘other cereals’, these being eligible cereal products excluding maize and maize products. A refund should be granted in respect of the quantity of cereal products present in the compound feedingstuff.(4) Furthermore, the amount of the refund must also take into account the possibilities and conditions for the sale of those products on the world market, the need to avoid disturbances on the Community market and the economic aspect of the export.(5) The current situation on the cereals market and, in particular, the supply prospects mean that the export refunds should be abolished.(6) The Management Committee for Cereals has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. The export refunds on the compound feedingstuffs covered by Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 and subject to Regulation (EC) No 1517/95 are hereby fixed as shown in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 27 April 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 April 2007.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/2005 (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 11).(2)  OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 51.ANNEXto the Commission Regulation of 26 April 2007 fixing the export refunds on cereal-based compound feedingstuffsProduct codes benefiting from export refund:2309 10 11 9000,2309 10 13 9000,2309 10 31 9000,2309 10 33 9000,2309 10 51 9000,2309 10 53 9000,2309 90 31 9000,2309 90 33 9000,2309 90 41 9000,2309 90 43 9000,2309 90 51 9000,2309 90 53 9000.Cereal products Destination Unit of measurement Amount of refundsMaize and maize products: C10 EUR/t 0,00Cereal products excluding maize and maize products C10 EUR/t 0,00NB: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1) as amended.C10 : All destinations. +",animal feedingstuffs;animal feedstuffs;animal fodder;animal weaning food;feedstuffs;milk-replacer feed;manufactured feedingstuffs;compound feedingstuff;industrial feedingstuffs;oil cake;protein feed;maize;cereal product;cereal preparation;processed cereal product;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund,21 +466,"Council Directive 85/328/EEC of 20 June 1985 amending Directive 77/99/EEC on health problems affecting intra- Community trade in meat products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 43 and 100 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas by Directive 77/99/EEC (4), as last amended by Directive 85/327/EEC (5), the Community made arrangements for intra-Community trade in meat products as regards health requirements;Whereas, pending the introduction of Community arrangements on the import of meat products from third countries, Community preference should be respected;Whereas adequate Community inspection should be introduced; whereas the Community should bear the expenditure incurred by such inspection; whereas, to this end, Article 17 of Directive 77/99/EEC should be amended,. Article 17 of Directive 77/99/EEC is hereby replaced by the following:'Article 171. Pending the implementation of Community provisions concerning imports of meat products from third countries, Member States shall apply to such imports provisions which shall not be more favourable than those governing intra-Community trade.To ensure uniform respect of these provisions, inspections shall be carried out on the spot by veterinary experts of the Member States and the Commission.Member States' experts undertaking these inspections shall be designated by the Commission on a proposal from the Member States.The inspections shall be carried out on behalf of the Community, which shall bear the expenditure incurred.However, Member States shall be entitled to continue to make inspections under national arrangements of any third country meat products plants which have not been inspected under the Community procedure.A list of establishments meeting the conditions referred to in the Annex shall be drawn up under the Article 18 procedure.2. The health certificate which accompanies the meat product on import, and the form and nature of the health mark which this product shall bear, shall correspond to a model to be determined in accordance with the Article 18 procedure.' Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 1 January 1986.They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 20 June 1985.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. ALTISSIMO(1) OJ No C 179, 7. 7. 1984, p. 6.(2) Opinion delivered on 14 June 1985 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ No C 87, 9. 4. 1985, p. 6.(4) OJ No L 26, 31. 1. 1977, p. 55.(5) See page 49 of this Official Journal. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;farm animal;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;import (EU);Community import;fresh meat;health certificate,21 +20667,"2001/104/EC: Commission Decision of 25 January 2001 amending Decision 93/693/EC establishing a list of semen collection centres approved for the export to the Community of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species from third countries (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 156). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 88/407/EEC of 14 June 1988 laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species(1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 9(1), thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 93/693/EC(2), as last amended by Decision 2000/564/EC(3), establishes a list of semen collection centres approved for the export to the Community of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species from third countries.(2) The competent veterinary services of Canada have forwarded a request for one addition to the list of semen collection centres officially approved for the export from Canada to the Community of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species.(3) Guarantees regarding compliance with the requirements specified in Article 9 of Directive 88/407/EEC have been received by the Commission from Canada.(4) It is therefore necessary to amend the list of approved centres in Canada.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The following semen collection centre is added to the list concerning Canada in the Annex to Decision 93/693/EC:>TABLE> This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 January 2001.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 194, 22.7.1988, p. 10.(2) OJ L 320, 22.12.1993, p. 35.(3) OJ L 236, 20.9.2000, p. 33. +",originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import (EU);Community import;animal breeding;animal selection;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;Canada;Newfoundland;Quebec,21 +16149,"97/392/EC: Commission Decision of 6 June 1997 concerning the placing on the market of genetically modified swede- rape (Brassica napus L. oleifera Metzg. MS1, RF1), pursuant to Council Directive 90/220/EEC (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/220/EEC of 23 April 1990 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms (1), as amended by Commission Directive 94/15/EC (2), and in particular Article 13 thereof,Whereas Articles 10 to 18 of Directive 90/220/EEC lay down a Community procedure enabling the competent authority of a Member State to give consent to the placing on the market of products containing, or consisting of, genetically modified organisms;Whereas, according to that procedure, Commission Decision 96/158/EC (3) was adopted concerning the placing on the market of hybrid, herbicide-tolerant swede-rape seeds (Brassica napus L. oleifera Metzg. MS1Bn × RF1Bn) and relating to the consent of the competent authority of the United Kingdom to the placing on the market of that product solely for the purpose of growing it in order to obtain seeds; whereas, subsequent to that Decision, another notification concerning the same product has been received by the competent authority of France from the same notifier, Plant Genetic Systems (ref. C/F/95/05/01/A), requesting that consent be given also for growing and handling in the environment before and during processing to non-viable fractions;Whereas the competent authority of France has subsequently forwarded the dossier thereon to the Commission with a favourable opinion;Whereas the competent authorities of other Member States have raised objections to the said dossier;Whereas, therefore, in accordance with Article 13 (3) of Directive 90/220/EEC, the Commission is required to take a decision in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 21 of that Directive;Whereas the Commission, having examined each of the objections raised in the light of the scope of Directive 90/220/EEC and the information submitted in the dossier, has reached the following conclusions:- in cases of products intended for use as human food or animal feed, the risk assessment pursuant to Directive 90/220/EEC is concerned with the assessment of whether the genetic modification could result in any toxic or harmful effects for human health or the environment,- there is no reason to believe that there will be any adverse effects on human health and the environment from the introduction into swede-rape of the genes coding for phosphinotricin acetyl transferase and for neomycin phosphotransferase II,- there are no safety reasons for labelling which states that the product has been obtained by genetic modification techniques,- the label should mention that the product has increased tolerance to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium;Whereas the authorization of chemical herbicides applied to plants and the assessment of the impact of their use on human health and the environment falls within the scope of Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (4), as last amended by Commission Directive 96/68/EC (5), and not within the scope of Directive 90/220/EEC;Whereas Article 11 (6) and Article 16 (1) of Directive 90/220/EEC provide additional safeguards if new information on risks of the product becomes available;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established pursuant to Article 21 of Directive 90/220/EEC,. 1. Without prejudice to other Community legislation, in particular Council Directives 69/208/EEC (6) and 70/457/EEC (7), and subject to paragraph 2 of this Article, consent shall be given by the competent authority of France to the placing on the market of the following product, notified by Plant Genetic Systems (ref. C/F/95/05/01/A):seeds of hybrid swede-rape (Brassica napus L. oleifera Metzg.) derived from crosses using:(a) the progeny of the male sterile swede-rape line MS1 (B91-4) cultivar Drakkar containing the barnase gene from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens coding for ribonuclease, the bar gene from Streptomyces hygroscopicus coding for phosphinothricin acetyl transferase, the neo gene from Escherichia coli coding for neomycin phosphotransferase II, the promoter PSsuAra from Arabidopsis thaliana, the promoter PNos from Agrobacterium tumefaciens, the promoter PTA29 from Nicotiana tabacum; and(b) the progeny of the fertility restoration swede-rape line RF1 (B93-101) cultivar Drakkar containing the barstard gene from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens coding for ribonuclease inhibitor, the bar gene from Streptomyces hygroscopicus coding for phosphinothricin acetyl transferase, the neo gene from Escherichia coli coding for neomycin phosphotransferase II, the promoter PSsuAra from Arabidopsis thaliana, the promoter PNos from Agrobacterium tumefaciens, the promoter PTA29 from Nicotiana tabacum.2. The consent shall cover any progeny derived from crosses of the product with any traditionally bred swede-rape.It shall cover the placing on the market of the product for the intended uses of growing and handling in the environment before and during processing to non-viable fractions.Without prejudice to other labelling required by Community legislation, the label of each package of seeds for sowing shall indicate that the product has increased tolerance to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 June 1997.For the CommissionRitt BJERREGAARDMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 117, 8. 5. 1990, p. 15.(2) OJ No L 103, 22. 4. 1994, p. 20.(3) OJ No L 37, 15. 2. 1996, p. 30.(4) OJ No L 230, 19. 8. 1991, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 277, 30. 10. 1996, p. 25.(6) OJ No L 169, 10. 7. 1969, p. 3.(7) OJ No L 225, 12. 10. 1970, p. 1. +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;marketing standard;grading;environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;public health;health of the population;genetically modified organism;GMO;biotechnological invention;genetically altered organism;transgenic organism;oil seed rape;colza seed;rape seed,21 +15989,"Commission Decision of 14 February 1997 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the Netherlands (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2) and, in particular, Article 10 (4) thereof,Whereas a number of outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in the Netherlands in an area with a high density of pigs;Whereas in view of the trade in live pigs, these outbreaks are liable to endanger the herds of other Member States;Whereas the Netherlands has taken measures within the framework of Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980, introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (3), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden;Whereas, since it is possible to identify geographically areas which present a particular risk, the restrictions on trade can apply on a regional basis;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. The Netherlands shall not send pigs to other Member States unless the pigs:(a) come from an area outside the areas described in Annex I;(b) come from a holding where no live pigs have been introduced during the 30 day period immediately prior to the dispatch of the pigs in question.2. Movements of pigs to other Members States coming from areas outside the areas described in Annex I shall only be allowed following three days advance notification to the central and local veterinary authorities in the Member State of destination and dispatched by the local competent veterinary authority. The health certificate provided for in Council Directive 64/432/EEC (4) accompanying pigs sent from the Netherlands must be completed by the following:'Animals in accordance with Commission Decision 97/122/EC of 14 February 1997 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the Netherlands`. The Netherlands shall ensure that vehicles which have been used for the transport of pigs are cleaned and disinfected after each operation and the transporter shall furnish proof of such disinfection. 1. The Netherlands shall at eight day intervals present data on the classical swine fever situation in the format indicated in Annex II.2. This Decision shall be reviewed before 19 February 1997. The Member States shall amend the measures they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 February 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.(2) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.(3) OJ No L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 11.(4) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.ANNEX IRVV KringenNijmegenBredaWeertDoetinchemRotterdamAmsterdamApeldoornANNEX II>START OF GRAPHIC>Classical swine fever report>END OF GRAPHIC> +",veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;health certificate,21 +17677,"Decision No 888/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 March 1998 establishing a programme of Community action to ameliorate the indirect taxation systems of the internal market (Fiscalis programme). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189b of the Treaty (3),(1) Whereas in the internal market, the effective, uniform and efficient application of Community law is essential for the functioning of indirect taxation systems, in particular for the protection of national and Community financial interests through combating tax evasion and tax avoidance, avoiding distortions of competition and reducing burdens on administrations and taxpayers;(2) Whereas achieving this effective, uniform and efficient application is a matter for the Community in partnership with the Member States; whereas, although the Member States bear the greater responsibility in terms of resources, there is a significant role for the Community to play in providing an infrastructure and the necessary stimulus;(3) Whereas in order to ensure uniform application of Community law it is essential that officials responsible for indirect taxation have a high common standard of understanding of Community law and its implementation in the Member States; whereas such a standard can be achieved only through effective initial and continuous training provided by the Member States; whereas supplementary Community action is useful to coordinate and foster such training;(4) Whereas efficient, effective and extensive cooperation among Member States and between them and the Commission is important for the functioning of the indirect taxation systems of the internal market; whereas Community infrastructure for communication and information exchange is indispensable in order to achieve this objective; whereas an impetus from the Community makes it easier to reach a sufficient level of cooperation;(5) Whereas continuing improvement of administrative procedures is essential for the functioning of the indirect taxation systems of the internal market; whereas, although the primary responsibility for achieving this rests with the Member States, supplementary Community action is needed to coordinate and stimulate such improvement;(6) Whereas, therefore, in accordance with the principles of subsidiarity and of proportionality set out in Article 3b of the Treaty, the objectives of the measures laid down in this Decision cannot all be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore be better achieved at Community level; whereas this Decision does not go beyond what is necessary for this purpose;(7) Whereas the operation of information-exchange systems at Community level in the field of indirect taxation, in particular the system relating to VAT (VIES) referred to in Council Regulation (EEC) No 218/92 of 27 January 1992 on administrative cooperation in the field of indirect taxation (VAT) (4) has shown the value of information technology in protecting revenue whilst minimising administrative burdens; whereas those systems have proved to be essential tools of cooperation which have also stimulated greater cooperation among Member States;(8) Whereas communication and information-exchange systems should be set up and their operation ensured in accordance with the changing needs of indirect taxation systems so as to ensure ongoing cooperation;(9) Whereas the experience gained by the Community from the programme established by Council Decision 93/588/EEC of 29 October 1993 on the adoption of a programme of Community action on the subject of the vocational training of indirect taxation officials (Matthaeus-Tax) (5) and from multilateral control exercises has shown that exchanges, seminars and multilateral control exercises could achieve the objectives of the programme by bringing officials from different national administrations together in work activities; whereas those activities should therefore be continued;(10) Whereas seminars constitute an ideal framework for the exchange of ideas between officials of national administrations, Commission representatives and, if necessary, other indirect taxation experts; whereas suggestions may emerge from such seminars for improving the legal instruments in force and facilitating cooperation between administrations with a view to enabling national indirect taxation systems to converge;(11) Whereas the experience gained from the Matthaeus-Tax programme has indicated that the coordinated development and implementation of a common training programme such as the one established by Commission Decision 95/279/EC of 12 July 1995 laying down certain provisions for implementing Council Decision 93/588/EEC on the adoption of a programme of Community action on the subject of the vocational training of indirect taxation officials (6) could achieve the objectives of this programme, in particular in achieving a higher common standard of understanding of Community law; whereas training programmes should be developed further in areas to be defined by the Commission and the Member States; whereas the Member States should therefore ensure that all their officials receive the initial training and regular continuous training envisaged by the common training programmes;(12) Whereas a sufficient standard of linguistic competence on the part of indirect taxation officials has proved to be essential to facilitate cooperation; whereas Member States should therefore provide the necessary language training for their officials;(13) Whereas the programme should be open to the participation of the associated countries of central and eastern Europe; whereas the programme should also be open to the participation of Cyprus;(14) Whereas the financing of the programme should be shared between the Community and Member States, and the Community contribution should appear in the general budget of the European Communities (Part two, section III, Commission);(15) Whereas this Decision lays down, for the entire duration of the programme, a financial framework constituting the principal point of reference, within the meaning of point 1 of the Declaration by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 6 March 1995 on the incorporation of financial provisions into legislative acts (7), for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure,. Fiscalis programmeA multiannual Community action programme (Fiscalis) hereinafter referred to as 'the programme`, is hereby established for the period 1 January 1998 to 31 December 2002 to ameliorate the functioning of the indirect taxation systems of the internal market. It shall comprise the areas of action referred to in Articles 4, 5 and 6. DefinitionsFor the purposes of this Decision:(a) 'indirect taxation` means those indirect taxes which come within the scope of Community legislation;(b) 'administration` means the public authorities in Member States responsible for indirect taxation;(c) 'official` means an official of an administration responsible for the application of Community or national law, regulations or procedures relating to indirect taxation;(d) 'exchange` means a working visit organised under the programme in the Community interest of an official from an administration in another Member State;(e) 'multilateral controls` means collaboration of at least three administrations to integrate and coordinate their controls of taxable persons having indirect tax obligations in the Member States concerned, within the Community legal framework for cooperation;(f) 'the Community legal framework for cooperation` means the body of Community legislation which provides for mutual assistance and administrative cooperation between Member States on indirect taxation. ObjectivesThe objectives of the programme shall be to reinforce, through Community action, the efforts of Member States:(a) to enable officials to achieve a high common standard of understanding of Community law, in particular in the field of indirect taxation, and of its implementation in Member States ;(b) to secure efficient, effective and extensive cooperation among Member States and between them and the Commission;(c) to ensure the continuing improvement of administrative procedures to take account of the needs of administrations and taxpayers through the development and dissemination of good administrative practices. Communication and information-exchange systems, manuals and guides1. The Commission and Member States shall ensure that such existing communication and information-exchange systems, manuals and guides as they consider necessary are operational. They shall establish and keep operational such new communication and information-exchange systems, manuals and guides as they consider necessary.2. The Community components of the communication and information-exchange systems shall be the hardware, software and network connections, which must be common to all Member States so as to ensure the interconnection and interoperability of the systems, whether they be installed at the premises of the Commission (or a designated subcontractor) or at premises of Member States (or a designated subcontractor).3. The non-Community components of the communication and information-exchange systems shall comprise the national databases forming a part of these systems, the network connections between the Community and non-Community components and such software and hardware as each Member State shall deem appropriate for the full operation of those systems throughout its administration. Exchanges, seminars and multilateral controls1. The Commission and Member States shall organize exchanges of officials. The exchanges may vary in length, depending on the case, but may not exceed six months. Each exchange shall be targeted on a particular work activity and shall be sufficiently prepared and evaluated afterwards by the officials and administrations concerned.The Member States shall take the necessary steps to enable exchange officials to play an effective part in the host administration's activities and to this end such officials shall be authorised to carry out the tasks relating to the duties entrusted to them by the host administration in accordance with its legal system.During the exchange, the civil liability of the exchange official in the performance of his duties shall be treated in the same way as that of officials of the host administration. Exchange officials shall be bound by the same rules of professional secrecy as national officials.2. The Commission and the Member States shall organise seminars to be attended by officials from the administrations, Commission representatives and, if necessary, other indirect taxation experts.3. The Commission and the Member States may, within the Committee referred to in Article 11, choose, for experimental purposes, from among the multilateral controls organised by the Member States within the Community legal framework for cooperation those whose costs are to be borne by the Community in accordance with Article 8. The participating Member States shall send reports and evaluations concerning such controls to the Commission and to the Member States. Common training initiative1. In order to encourage structured cooperation between national training bodies and officials responsible for training in indirect taxation in administrations, Member States shall, in cooperation with the Commission:(a) develop existing training programmes and, where necessary, devise new programmes to provide a common core of training for officials so as to enable them to acquire the necessary common professional skills and knowledge;(b) where appropriate, open the training courses in indirect taxation provided by each Member State for its own officials to officials from all Member States;(c) develop the necessary common tools for indirect taxation training, including linguistic training tools.2. Member States shall ensure that their officials receive the initial and continuous training necessary to acquire the common professional skills and knowledge in accordance with the common training programmes and the linguistic training necessary for those officials to attain a sufficient standard of linguistic competence. In accordance with Article 12(2), they shall inform the Commission of the content and amount of training that they provide for their officials. Participation of the associated countriesThe programme shall be open to the participation of the associated countries of central and eastern Europe in accordance with the conditions laid down in the Europe Agreements and the Additional Protocols relating to their participation in Community programmes and insofar as Community law on indirect taxation so permits. The programme shall also be open to the participation of Cyprus insofar as Community law on indirect taxation so permits. Expenditure1. The expenditure necessary for implementation of the programme shall be divided between the Community and Member States in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3.2. The Community shall bear the following:(a) the travel and subsistence expenses of officials participating in another Member State in the activities provided for in Article 5, the travel and subsistence expenses of the other indirect taxation experts participating in the seminars provided for in Article 5(2), and likewise the costs relating to the organisation of the seminars;(b) the cost of the development of the indirect taxation training tools provided for under Article 6(1)(c) and the manuals and guides provided for under Article 4(1);(c) the cost of the development, purchase, installation and maintenance of the Community components of the communication and information-exchange systems provided for in Article 4(2) and the cost of the day-to-day operation of the Community components installed at the premises of the Commission (or a designated subcontractor);(d) the cost of studies to be carried out, if necessary, by third parties on the impact of the programme, while guaranteeing the confidentiality of the data.3. Member States shall bear the following:(a) the costs relating to the initial and continuing training of their officials and to the linguistic training of their officials as provided for in Article 6. Member States shall bear the costs relating to the participation of their officials in any extra activities organised pursuant to Article 5, over and above those borne by the Community;(b) the costs relating to the establishment and functioning of the non-Community components of the communication and information-exchange systems provided for in Article 4(3) and the cost of the day-to-day operation of the Community components of those systems installed at their premises (or those of a designated subcontractor). Financial frameworkThe financial framework for the implementation of the programme for the period 1 January 1998 to 31 December 2002 is hereby set at ECU 40 million. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. 0ImplementationThe measures necessary for carrying out this programme shall be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 11. The implementing measures shall not affect Community provisions governing collection and control and administrative cooperation and mutual assistance in the field of indirect taxation. 1Committee1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Standing Committee on Administrative Cooperation in the field of Indirect Taxation established by Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 218/92.2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time-limit which the Chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148(2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The Chairman shall not vote.3. (a) The Commission shall adopt measures which shall apply immediately.(b) However, if these measures are not in accordance with the opinion of the committee, they shall be communicated by the Commission to the Council forthwith. In that event:- the Commission shall defer application of the measures which it has decided for a period of three months from the date of communication,- the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may take a different decision within the time limit referred to in the first indent.4. In addition to the measures referred to in Article 10, the Committee shall consider matters raised by its Chairman, either on his own initiative or at the request of the representative of a Member State, concerning the application of this Decision. 2Evaluation1. The programme shall be subject to continuous evaluation, carried out jointly by the Commission and Member States. The evaluation shall be effected on the basis of the reports referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3.2. Member States shall forward to the Commission:(a) by 30 June 2000 at the latest, an interim report and(b) by 31 December 2002 at the latest, a final report on the implementation and the impact of the programme.3. The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council:(a) by 30 June 2001 at the latest a communication, drawn up on the basis of the Member States' interim reports, on the desirability of continuing the programme, accompanied, if necessary, by a suitable proposal;(b) by 30 June 2003 at the latest, a final report on the implementation and impact of the programme.The reports shall also be forwarded to the Economic and Social Committee and to the Committee of the Regions for information. 3Entry into forceThis Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Decision shall apply from 1 January 1998. 4AddresseesThis Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 March 1998For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ.M. GIL-ROBLESFor the CouncilThe PresidentLord SIMON of HIGHBURY(1) OJ C 177, 11. 6. 1997, p. 8 and OJ C 1, 3. 1. 1998, p. 13.(2) OJ C 19, 21. 1. 1998, p. 48.(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 20 November 1997 (OJ C 371, 8. 12. 1997), Council Common Position of 26 January 1998 (OJ C 62, 26. 2. 1998, p. 38) and Decision of the European Parliament of 18 February 1998 (OJ C 80, 16. 3. 1998). Council Decision of 3 March 1998.(4) OJ L 24, 1. 2. 1992, p. 1.(5) OJ L 280, 13. 11. 1993, p. 27.(6) OJ L 172, 22. 7. 1995, p. 24.(7) OJ C 102, 4. 4. 1996, p. 4. +",fiscal policy;tax policy;taxation policy;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;single market;Community internal market;EC internal market;EU single market;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;tax law;tax legislation;tax regulation;project evaluation;project appraisal,21 +31389,"2006/58/EC: Commission Decision of 24 January 2006 authorising the placing on the market of rye bread with added phytosterols/phytostanols as novel foods or novel food ingredients pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document number C(2006) 42) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 24 September 2001 Pharmaconsult Oy Ltd (formerly MultiBene Health Oy Ltd) made a request to the competent authorities of Finland for placing phytosterols on the market.(2) On 17 January 2002 the competent authorities of Finland issued their initial assessment report.(3) In their initial assessment report, Finland’s competent food assessment body came to the conclusion that the phytosterols/stanols are safe for human consumption.(4) The Commission forwarded the initial assessment report to all Member States on 5 March 2002.(5) Within the 60-day period laid down in Article 6(4) of the Regulation, reasoned objections to the marketing of the product were raised in accordance with that provision.(6) The Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) in its opinion ‘General view on the long-term effects of the intake of elevated levels of phytosterols from multiple dietary sources, with particular attention to the effects on β-carotene’ of 26 September 2002 indicated that there was no evidence of additional benefits at intakes higher than 3 g/day and that high intakes might induce undesirable effects and that it was therefore prudent to avoid plant sterol intakes exceeding 3 g/day.(7) Furthermore, the SCF, in its opinion on an application from MultiBene for approval of plant sterol enriched foods of 4 April 2003, reiterated its concerns about cumulative intakes from a wide range of foods with added phytosterols. However, at the same time the SCF confirmed that the addition of phytosterols to a wide range of bakery products was safe.(8) In order to meet the concerns on cumulative intakes of phytosterols/phytostanols from different products Pharmaconsult Oy consequently agreed to reduce the original application on bakery products exclusively to rye bread.(9) Commission Regulation (EC) No 608/2004 of 31 March 2004 concerning the labelling of foods and food ingredients with added phytosterols, phytosterol esters, phytostanols and/or phytostanol esters (2), ensures that consumers receive the information necessary in order to avoid excessive intake of additional phytosterols.(10) The Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health has not given a favourable opinion; the Commission therefore submitted a proposal to the Council on 22 August 2005 in accordance with Article 5(4) of the Council Decision 1999/468/EC (3), the Council being required to act within three months.(11) However, the Council has not acted within the required time-limit; a Decision should now be adopted by the Commission,. Foods and food ingredients as described in Annex I with added phytosterols/phytostanols as specified in Annex II, hereinafter called the products, may be placed on the market in the Community. The products shall be presented in such a manner that they can be easily divided into portions that contain either maximum 3 g (in case of one portion per day) or maximum 1 g (in case of three portions per day) of added phytosterols/phytostanols. This Decision is addressed to Pharmaconsult Oy, Riippakoivunkuja 5, FIN-02130 Espoo.. Done at Brussels, 24 January 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 43, 14.2.1997, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 97, 1.4.2004, p. 44.(3)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.ANNEX IPRODUCTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1Rye bread with flour containing ≥ 50 % rye (wholemeal rye flour, whole or cracked rye kernels and rye flakes) and ≤ 30 % wheat; and with ≤ 4 % added sugar but no fat added.ANNEX IISPECIFICATIONS OF PHYTOSTEROLS AND PHYTOSTANOLS FOR THE ADDITION TO FOODS AND FOOD INGREDIENTSDefinitionPhytosterols and phytostanols are sterols and stanols that are extracted from plants and may be presented as free sterols and stanols or esterified with food grade fatty acids.Composition (with GC-FID or equivalent method)< 80 % β-sitosterol< 15 % β-sitostanol< 40 % campesterol< 5 % campestanol< 30 % stigmasterol< 3 % brassicasterol< 3 % other sterols/stanolsContamination/Purity (GC-FID or equivalent method)Phytosterols and phytostanols extracted from sources other than vegetable oil suitable for food have to be free of contaminants, best ensured by a purity of more than 99 % of the phytosterol/phytostanol ingredient. +",food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;marketing standard;grading;bread;health risk;danger of sickness;rye;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive;labelling,21 +14217,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1443/95 of 26 June 1995 determining, for the 1995 marketing year, the estimated loss of income and the estimated level of the premium payable per ewe and per female goat and fixing the first advance payment for this premium and an advance payment of the specific aid for sheep and goat farming in certain less favoured areas of the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 of 25 September 1989 on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (1), as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1265/95 (2), and in particular Article 5 (6) thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Canary Islands with regard to certain agricultural products (3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (4), and in particular Article 13 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 of 28 December 1992, relating to the unit of account and the conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the common agricultural policy (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 150/95 (6), and in particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas Article 5 (1) and (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 provides for the grant of a premium to compensate for any loss of income sustained by producers of sheepmeat and, in certain areas, of goatmeat; whereas those areas are defined in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 and in Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1065/86 of 11 April 1986 determining the mountain areas in which the premium for goatmeat is granted (7), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3519/86 (8);Whereas, pursuant to Article 5 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 and to enable an advance payment to be made to sheepmeat and goatmeat producers, the foreseeable loss of income should be estimated in the light of the foreseeable trend in market prices;Whereas, pursuant to Article 5 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89, the amount of the premium per ewe for producers of heavy lambs is obtained by multiplying the loss of income referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 of that Article by a coefficient expressing the annual average production of heavy lamb meat per ewe producing these lambs expressed per 100 kilograms of carcase weight; whereas the coefficient for 1995 has not yet been fixed in view of the lack of full Community statistics; whereas, pending the fixing of that coefficient, a provisional coefficient should be used; whereas Article 5 (2) of that Regulation also fixes the amount per ewe for producers of light lambs and per female of the caprine species and at 80 % of the premium per ewe for producers of heavy lambs;Whereas, pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89, the premium must be reduced by the impact on the basic price of the coefficient provided for in paragraph 2 of that Article; whereas that coefficient is fixed by Article 8 (4) at 7 %;Whereas, in accordance with Article 5 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89, the half-yearly advance payment is fixed at 30 % of the expected premium; whereas, in accordance with Article 4 (3) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2700/93 (9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 279/94 (10), the advance payment is to be paid only if it is equal to or greater than ECU 1;Whereas, for the advance payments, due to the agrimonetary changes which occurred on 1 February 1995 and in order to simplify administrative management, it is appropriate to apply, by derogation from Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 2700/93, the agricultural conversion rate valid on the above-mentioned date;Whereas, under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1323/90 of 14 May 1990 (11), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 363/93 (12), the Council instituted specific aid for sheep and goat farming in certain less-favoured areas of the Community; whereas it lays down that the aid is to be granted under the same conditions as those for the grant of the premium for producers of sheepmeat and goatmeat; whereas, in view of the expected difficult market situation in certain Member States during the second half of 1995, the Member States should be authorized, for the 1995 marketing year, to pay immediately an amount equal to 90 % of the aid;Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 provides for the application of specific measures relating to agricultural production in the Canary Islands; whereas those measures entail the grant of a supplement to the ewe premium to producers of light lambs and she-goats on the same conditions as those governing the grant of the premium referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89; whereas those conditions provide that Spain is authorized to pay an advance on the said supplementary premium;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sheep and Goats,. A difference is hereby estimated between the basic price, reduced by the impact of the coefficient laid down in Article 8 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89, and the foreseeable market price during 1995 is ECU 162,785 per 100 kg. 1. The estimated amount of the premium payable per ewe is as follows:- producers of heavy lambs: ECU 26,046,- producers of light lambs: ECU 20,837.2. Pursuant to Article 5 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89, the first advance that the Member States are authorized to pay to producers shall be as follows:- producers of heavy lambs: ECU 7,814 per lamb,- producers of light lambs: ECU 6,251 per lamb. 1. The estimated amount of the premium payable per female of the caprine species in the areas designated in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 and in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 1065/86: ECU 20,837.2. Pursuant to Article 5 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89, the first advance which the Member States are authorized to pay to goatmeat producers located in the areas designated in paragraph 1 shall be as follows: ECU 6,251 per female of the caprine species. By derogation from Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 2700/93 the advances of the ewe and she-goat premium for the 1995 marketing year are to be converted at the agricultural conversion rate valid on 1 February 1995. The advance of the specific aid which the Member States are authorized to pay to producers of sheepmeat and goatmeat in less-favoured areas pursuant to Article 1 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1323/90, within the meaning of Council Directive 75/268/EEC (13), shall be as follows:- ECU 5,977 per ewe in the case of the producers referred to in Article 5 (2) and (4) of the said Regulation,- ECU 4,130 per ewe in the case of the producers referred to in Article 5 (3) of the said Regulation,- ECU 4,130 per ewe in the case of the producers referred to in Article 5 (5) of the said Regulation. Pursuant to Article 13 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92, the first advance on the supplementary premium for the 1995 marketing year for producers of light lambs and she-goats in the Canary Islands within the limits provided for in Article 1 (1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3493/90 (14) shall be as follows:- ECU 3,410 per ewe in the case of producers referred to in Article 5 (3) of that Regulation,- ECU 3,410 per ewe in the case of producers referred to in Article 5 (5) of that Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 June 1995.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 289, 7. 10. 1989, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 123, 3. 6. 1995, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 13.(4) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(5) OJ No L 387, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.(6) OJ No L 22, 31. 1. 1995, p. 1.(7) OJ No L 97, 12. 4. 1986, p. 25.(8) OJ No L 325, 20. 11. 1986, p. 17.(9) OJ No L 245, 1. 10. 1993, p. 99.(10) OJ No L 37, 9. 2. 1994, p. 1.(11) OJ No L 132, 23. 5. 1990, p. 17.(12) OJ No L 42, 19. 2. 1993, p. 1.(13) OJ No L 128, 19. 5. 1975, p. 1.(14) OJ No L 337, 4. 12. 1990, p. 7. +",sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;less-favoured agricultural area;area with specific problems;less-favoured agricultural region;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid;livestock farming;animal husbandry;stockrearing;production aid;aid to producers,21 +34876,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1500/2007 of 18 December 2007 of concerning the authorisation of a new use of 6-phytase EC 3.1.3.26 (Ronozyme) as a feed additive (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation.(2) In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for the authorisation of the preparation set out in the Annex to this Regulation. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(3) The application concerns a new use of the preparation of 6-phytase EC 3.1.3.26 (Ronozyme) produced by Aspergillus oryzae (DSM 14223), as a feed additive for ducks, to be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’.(4) The use of the preparation of 6-phytase EC 3.1.3.26 produced by Aspergillus oryzae (DSM 14223) was authorised without a time limit for chickens for fattening, laying hens, turkeys for fattening, piglets, pigs for fattening and sows by Commission Regulation (EC) No 255/2005 (2) and provisionally authorised for salmonids by Commission Regulation (EC) No 521/2005 (3).(5) New data were submitted in support of an application for authorisation for ducks. The European Food Safety Authority (the Authority) concluded in its opinion of 10 July 2007 that the preparation of 6-phytase EC 3.1.3.26 (Ronozyme) produced by Aspergillus oryzae (DSM 14223) does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment (4). It further concluded that the preparation does not present any other risk which would, in accordance with Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, exclude authorisation for this additional animal category. According to that opinion, the use of that preparation is efficacious in digestibility of feedingstuffs. Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Community Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(6) The assessment of that preparation shows that the conditions for authorisation, provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised, as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘digestibility enhancers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 378/2005 (OJ L 59, 5.3.2005, p. 8).(2)  OJ L 45, 16.2.2005, p. 3.(3)  OJ L 84, 2.4.2005, p. 3. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1812/2005 (OJ L 291, 5.11.2005, p. 18).(4)  Opinion of the Scientific Panel on additives and products or substances used in animal feed (FEEDAP) on the safety and efficacy of the enzyme preparation Ronozyme P5000 (CT) and Ronozyme P20000 (L) (6-phytase) as feed additive for ducks according to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. Adopted on 10 July 2007, The EFSA Journal (2007) 519, 1-8.ANNEXIdentification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisationUnits of activity/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancersAdditive composition:Characterisation of the active substance:Analytical method (2)1. In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate storage temperature, storage life and stability to pelleting.2. Recommended dose per kg of complete feedingstuff:3. For use in compound feed containing more than 0,25 % phytin-bound phosphorus.(1)  1 FYT is the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 micromole of inorganic phosphate per minute from sodium phytate at pH 5,5 and 37 °C.(2)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Community Reference Laboratory: www.irmm.jrc.be/crl-feed-additives +",animal feedingstuffs;animal feedstuffs;animal fodder;animal weaning food;feedstuffs;milk-replacer feed;foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive;zootechnics;zootechny,21 +35602,"Council Regulation (EC) No 243/2008 of 17 March 2008 imposing certain restrictive measures on the illegal authorities of the island of Anjouan in the Union of the Comoros. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 60 and 301 thereof,Having regard to Common Position 2008/187/CFSP of 3 March 2008 concerning restrictive measures against the illegal authorities of the island of Anjouan in the Union of the Comoros (1),Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) On 25 October 2007, by letter addressed to the Secretary General/High Representative, the President of the African Union Commission asked for the support of the European Union and its Member States in the enforcement of the sanctions that the Peace and Security Council of the African Union had decided to impose on the illegal authorities of Anjouan and certain associated persons.(2) Common Position 2008/187/CFSP provides for restrictive measures to be imposed on the illegal authorities of Anjouan and certain associated persons. Those measures include freezing funds and economic resources belonging to the persons concerned.(3) The said measures fall within the scope of the Treaty establishing the European Community. Accordingly, with a view to ensuring their uniform application by economic operators in all Member States, a Community act is necessary to implement them as far as the Community is concerned,. For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:(a) ‘funds’ means financial assets and economic benefits of every kind, including but not limited to:(i) cash, cheques, claims on money, drafts, money orders and other payment instruments;(ii) deposits with financial institutions or other entities, balances on accounts, debts and debt obligations;(iii) publicly- and privately-traded securities and debt instruments, including stocks and shares, certificates representing securities, bonds, notes, warrants, debentures and derivatives contracts;(iv) interest, dividends or other income on or value accruing from or generated by assets;(v) credit, right of set-off, guarantees, performance bonds or other financial commitments;(vi) letters of credit, bills of lading, bills of sale;(vii) documents evidencing an interest in funds or financial resources;(b) ‘freezing of funds’ means preventing any move, transfer, alteration, use of, access to, or dealing with funds in any way that would result in any change in their volume, amount, location, ownership, possession, character, destination or other change that would enable the funds to be used, including portfolio management;(c) ‘economic resources’ means assets of every kind, whether tangible or intangible, movable or immovable, which are not funds but may be used to obtain funds, goods or services;(d) ‘freezing of economic resources’ means preventing their use to obtain funds, goods or services in any way, including, but not limited to, by selling, hiring or mortgaging them;(e) ‘territory of the Community’ means the territories to which the Treaty is applicable, under the conditions laid down in the Treaty. 1.   All funds and economic resources belonging to, owned, held or controlled by the natural and legal persons, entities and bodies listed in Annex I shall be frozen.2.   No funds or economic resources shall be made available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of natural or legal persons, entities or bodies listed in Annex I.3.   The participation, knowingly and intentionally, in activities the object or effect of which is, directly or indirectly, to circumvent the measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be prohibited.4.   The prohibition set out in paragraph 2 shall not give rise to liability of any kind on the part of the natural or legal persons or entities concerned, if they did not know, and could not reasonably have known, that their actions would infringe this prohibition. 1.   Article 2(2) shall not apply to the addition to frozen accounts of:(a) interest or other remuneration on those accounts;(b) payments due under contracts, agreements or obligations that were concluded or arose prior to the date on which those accounts became subject to the provisions of this Regulation,provided that any such interest, remuneration or payments continue to be subject to Article 2(1).2.   Article 2(2) shall not prevent financial or credit institutions in the Community from crediting frozen accounts where they receive funds transferred by third parties to the account of a natural or legal person, entity or body listed in Annex I, provided that any additions to such accounts are also frozen. The financial or credit institution shall inform the competent authorities of such transactions without delay. 1.   The competent authorities in the Member States, as indicated in the websites listed in Annex II, may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources or the making available of certain funds or economic resources, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, provided that the funds or economic resources concerned are:(a) necessary to satisfy the basic needs of persons listed in Annex I and their dependent family members, including payments for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and public utility charges;(b) intended exclusively for payment of reasonable professional fees and reimbursement of incurred expenses associated with the provision of legal services;(c) intended exclusively for payment of fees or service charges for routine holding or maintenance of frozen funds or economic resources;(d) necessary for extraordinary expenses, provided that the Member State concerned has notified the other Member States and the Commission of the grounds on which it considers that a specific authorisation should be granted at least two weeks before the authorisation.2.   Member States shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under paragraph 1. The freezing of funds and economic resources or the refusal to make funds or economic resources available, carried out in good faith on the basis that such action is in accordance with this Regulation, shall not give rise to liability of any kind on the part of the natural or legal person or entity implementing it, or its directors or employees, unless it is proved that the funds and economic resources were frozen as a result of negligence. 1.   Without prejudice to the applicable rules concerning reporting, confidentiality and professional secrecy, natural and legal persons, entities and bodies shall:(a) supply immediately the competent authorities indicated in the websites listed in Annex II of the Member States where they are resident or located with any information which would facilitate compliance with this Regulation, such as accounts and amounts frozen in accordance with Article 2, and shall forward such information, directly or through the Member States, to the Commission;(b) cooperate with the competent authorities indicated in the websites listed in Annex II in any verification of this information.2.   Any information provided or received in accordance with this Article shall be used only for the purposes for which it was provided or received. The Commission and Member States shall immediately inform each other of the measures taken under this Regulation and shall supply each other with any other relevant information at their disposal in connection with this Regulation, in particular information in respect of violations and enforcement problems and judgments handed down by national courts. 1.   The Commission shall be empowered to:(a) amend Annex I on the basis of decisions taken in respect of the Annex to Common Position 2008/187/CFSP;(b) amend Annex II on the basis of information supplied by Member States.2.   A notice shall be published regarding the procedures for submitting information in relation to Annex I (2). 1.   Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. Such penalties shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.2.   Member States shall notify the Commission of those rules without delay after the entry into force of this Regulation and shall notify it of any subsequent amendment. 01.   Member States shall designate the competent authorities referred to in this Regulation and identify them in, or through, the websites listed in Annex II.2.   Member States shall notify the Commission of their competent authorities once this Regulation enters into force and shall notify it of any subsequent changes. 1This Regulation shall apply:(a) within the territory of the Community, including its airspace;(b) on board any aircraft or any vessel under the jurisdiction of a Member State;(c) to any person inside or outside the territory of the Community who is a national of a Member State;(d) to any legal person, entity or body which is incorporated or constituted under the law of a Member State;(e) to any legal person, entity or body in respect of any business done in whole or in part within the territory of the Community. 2This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 March 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentI. JARC(1)  OJ L 59, 4.3.2008, p. 32.(2)  OJ C 71, 18.3.2008, p. 25.ANNEX IList of members of the illegal government of Anjouan, and of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies associated with such members, referred to in Articles 2, 3 and 4Organisation Mohamed BacarSex MFunction Self-proclaimed president, colonelPlace of birth BarakaniDate of birth 5.5.1962Passport No: 01AB01951/06/160, date of issue: 1.12.2006Organisation Jaffar SalimSex MFunction ‘Interior Minister’Place of birth MutsamuduDate of birth 26.6.1962Passport No: 06BB50485/20 950, date of issue: 1.2.2007Organisation Mohamed Abdou MadiSex MFunction ‘Cooperation Minister’Place of birth MjamaouéDate of birth 1956Passport No: 05BB39478, date of issue: 1.8.2006Organisation Ali MchindraSex MFunction ‘Education Minister’Place of birth CuvetteDate of birth 20.11.1958Passport No: 03819, date of issue: 3.7.2004Organisation Houmadi SoufSex MFunction ‘Civil Service Minister’Place of birth SimaDate of birth 1963Passport No: 51427, date of issue: 4.3.2007Organisation Rehema BoinaliSex MFunction ‘Energy Minister’Place of birthDate of birth 1967Passport No: 540355, date of issue: 7.4.2007Organisation Dhoihirou HalidiSex MTitle KabinettschefFunction Senior official, closely associated with the illegal government of AnjouanPlace of birth Bambao MsangaDate of birth 8.3.1965Passport No: 64528, date of issue: 19.9.2007Organisation Abdou BacarSex MFunction OberstleutnantTitle Senior military officer, instrumental in supporting the illegal government of AnjouanPlace of birth BarakaniDate of birth 2.5.1954Passport No: 54621, date of issue: 23.4.2007ANNEX IIWebsites for information on the competent authorities referred to in Articles 4, 6 and 10 and address for notifications to the European CommissionBELGIUMhttp://www.diplomatie.be/eusanctionsBULGARIAhttp://www.mfa.government.bgCZECH REPUBLIChttp://www.mfcr.cz/mezinarodnisankceDENMARKhttp://www.um.dk/da/menu/Udenrigspolitik/FredSikkerhedOgInternationalRetsorden/Sanktioner/GERMANYhttp://www.bmwi.de/BMWi/Navigation/Aussenwirtschaft/Aussenwirtschaftsrecht/embargos.htmlESTONIAhttp://www.vm.ee/est/kat_622/GREECEhttp://www.ypex.gov.gr/www.mfa.gr/en-US/Policy/Multilateral+Diplomacy/International+Sanctions/SPAINwww.mae.es/es/MenuPpal/Asuntos/Sanciones+InternacionalesFRANCEhttp://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/autorites-sanctions/IRELANDhttp://www.dfa.ie/un_eu_restrictive_measures_ireland/competent_authoritiesITALYhttp://www.esteri.it/UE/deroghe.htmlCYPRUShttp://www.mfa.gov.cy/sanctionsLATVIAhttp://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/security/4539LITHUANIAhttp://www.urm.ltLUXEMBOURGhttp://www.mae.lu/sanctionsHUNGARYhttp://www.kulugyminiszterium.hu/kum/hu/bal/Kulpolitibank/nemzetkozi_szankciok/MALTAhttp://www.doi.gov.mt/EN/bodies/boards/sanctions_monitoring.aspNETHERLANDShttp://www.minbuza.nl/sanctiesAUSTRIAhttp://www.bmeia.gv.at/view.php3?f_id=12750&LNG=en&version=POLANDhttp://www.msz.gov.plPORTUGALhttp://www.min-nestrangeiros.ptROMANIAhttp://www.mae.ro/index.php?unde=doc&id=32311&idlnk=1&cat=3SLOVENIAhttp://www.mzz.gov.si/si/zunanja_politika/mednarodna_varnost/omejevalni_ukrepi/SLOVAKIAhttp://www.foreign.gov.skFINLANDhttp://formin.finland.fi/kvyhteistyo/pakotteetSWEDENhttp://www.ud.se/sanktionerUNITED KINGDOMwww.fco.gov.uk/competentauthoritiesAddress for notifications to the European Commission:Commission of the European CommunitiesDirectorate-General for External RelationsDirectorate A. Crisis Platform and Policy Coordination in CFSPUnit A.2. Crisis Management and Peace BuildingCHAR 12/108B-1049 BrusselsTelephone: (32-2) 296 61 33/295 55 85Fax: (32-2) 299 08 73 +",rebel government;revolutionary government;natural person;Comoros;Union of the Comoros;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;restriction of liberty;banishment;compulsory residence order;house arrest;economic sanctions;Internet;web,21 +40359,"Regulation (EU) No 1231/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 November 2011 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 as regards the rules for the implementation of voluntary modulation of direct payments under the common agricultural policy. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (2),Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 of 27 March 2007 laying down rules for voluntary modulation of direct payments provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (3) confers on the Commission powers to implement certain provisions of that Regulation.(2) As a consequence of the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, the powers conferred on the Commission under Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 need to be aligned with Articles 290 and 291 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.(3) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 in the Member States concerned, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission.(4) The implementing powers relating to the adoption of specific provisions for the integration of voluntary modulation in the rural development programming and for the financial management of voluntary modulation should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers (4).(5) The Commission should, by means of implementing acts and, given their special nature, acting without the application of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011, fix the net amounts resulting from the application of voluntary modulation.(6) Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 should therefore be amended accordingly,. Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 is hereby amended as follows:(1) in Article 4(1), the introductory wording is replaced by the following:(2) Article 6 is replaced by the following:(3) the following Article is added: This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 16 November 2011.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. BUZEKFor the CouncilThe PresidentW. SZCZUKA(1)  OJ C 132, 3.5.2011, p. 87.(2)  Position of the European Parliament of 13 September 2011 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and decision of the Council of 20 October 2011.(3)  OJ L 95, 5.4.2007, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13.(5)  Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).’. +",rural development;rural planning;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;farmers' income;EU financing arrangements;Community financing arrangements;European Union financing arrangements;single payment scheme;SAPS;SFPS;SPS;single area payment scheme;single farm payment;single farm payment scheme;single payment,21 +2217,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1959/97 of 8 October 1997 concerning the stopping of fishing for horse mackerel by vessels flying the flag of a Member State except Spain, Portugal, Germany and the Netherlands. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 686/97 (2), and in particular Article 21 (3) thereof,Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 390/97 of 20 December 1996 fixing, for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, the total allowable catches for 1997 and certain conditions under which they may be fished (3), as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1844/97 (4), provides for horse mackerel quotas for 1997;Whereas, in order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quantitative limitation on catches of stocks subject to quotas, it is necessary for the Commission to fix the date by which catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated;Whereas, according to the information communicated to the Commission, catches of horse mackerel in the waters of ICES divisions V b (EC zone), VI, VII, VIII a, b, d, e, XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of a Member State except Spain and Portugal, or registered in a Member State have reached the quota allocated to the Member States other than Spain and Portugal for 1997;Whereas catches of horse mackerel in the waters of ICES divisions V b (EC zone), VI, VII, VIII a, b, d and e, XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of Spain or Portugal or registered in Spain or Portugal have not reached the all-in quantity allocated to Spain or the quantity allocated to Portugal;Whereas on 16 September 1997 Spain transferred to Germany 6 000 tonnes of horse mackerel in the waters of ICES divisions V b (EC zone), VI, VII, VIII a, b, d, e, XII and XIV; whereas fishing for horse mackerel in the waters of ICES divisions V b (EC zone), VI, VII, VIII a, b, d, e, XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of Germany or registered in Germany must therefore be authorized;Whereas on 1 October 1997 Spain transferred to the Netherlands 2 800 tonnes of horse mackerel in the waters of ICES divisions V b (EC zone), VI, VII, VIII a, b, d, e, XII and XIV; whereas fishing for horse mackerel in the waters of ICES divisions V b (EC zone), VI, VII, VIII a, b, d, e, XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of the Netherlands or registered in the Netherlands must therefore be authorized,. Catches of horse mackerel in the water of ICES divisions V b (EC zone), VI, VII, VIII a, b, d, e, XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of a Member State except Spain and Portugal, or registered in a Member State except Spain and Portugal are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated to the Community except Spain and Portugal for 1997.Fishing for horse mackerel in the waters of ICES divisions V b (EC zone), VI, VII, VIII a, b, d, e, XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of a Member State except Spain, Portugal, Germany and the Netherlands or registered in a Member State except Spain, Portugal, Germany and the Netherlands is prohibited, as well as the retention on board, the transhipment and the landing of fish from the stock which are taken by the above vessels after the date of entry into force of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 October 1997.For the CommissionEmma BONINOMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 102, 19. 4. 1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 66, 6. 3. 1997, p. 1.(4) OJ L 264, 26. 9. 1997, p. 3. +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +4615,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1380/2007 of 26 November 2007 concerning the authorisation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (Natugrain Wheat TS) as a feed additive (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation.(2) In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for the authorisation of the preparation set out in the Annex to this Regulation. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(3) The application concerns the authorisation of a new use of the preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (Natugrain Wheat TS) produced by Aspergillus niger (CBS 109.713), as a feed additive for turkeys for fattening to be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’.(4) The use of the preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Aspergillus niger (CBS 109.713) was provisionally authorised for chickens for fattening by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1458/2005 of 8 September 2005 concerning the permanent and provisional authorisations of certain additives in feedingstuffs and the provisional authorisation of new uses of certain additives already authorised in feedingstuffs (2).(5) New data were submitted in support of the application for authorisation for turkeys for fattening. The European Food Safety Authority (the Authority) concluded in its opinion of 18 April 2007 that the preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (Natugrain Wheat TS) produced by Aspergillus niger (CBS 109.713) does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment (3). It further concluded that the preparation does not present any other risk which would, in accordance with Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, exclude authorisation. According to that opinion, the use of that preparation does not have an adverse effect on these additional animal categories. It does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. This opinion also verifies the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive submitted by the Community Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(6) The assessment of that preparation shows that the conditions for authorisation, provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised, as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘digestibility enhancers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 November 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 378/2005 (OJ L 59, 5.3.2005, p. 8).(2)  OJ L 233, 9.9.2005, p. 3.(3)  Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed on the safety and efficacy of the enzymatic preparation of Natugrain Wheat TS (endo-1,4-beta-xylanase), as a feed additive for turkeys for fattening, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. Adopted on 18 October 2007. The EFSA Journal (2007) 474, 1-11.ANNEXIdentification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisationUnit of activity/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: Digestibility enhancers.Additive compositionCharacterisation of the active substance:Analytical methods (2)(1)  1 TXU is the amount of enzyme which liberates 5 micromole of reducing sugars (xylose equivalents) from wheat arabinoxylan per minute at pH 3,5 and 55 °C.(2)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Community Reference Laboratory: www.irmm.jrc.be/crl-feed-additives +",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;animal health;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive;zootechnics;zootechny,21 +8975,"91/584/EEC: Commission Decision of 31 October 1991 repealing Decision 90/513/EEC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the Federal Republic of Germany. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last amended by Directive 91/174/EEC (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market (3), as last amended by Directive 90/675/EEC (4), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas several outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in a certain part of Germany;Whereas, as a result of the epizootic of classical swine fever, the Commission last adopted Decision 90/513/EEC of 16 October 1990 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the Federal Republic of Germany (5);Whereas the epizootic has been controlled in the area described in Decision 90/513/EEC; whereas it is necessary to repeal the abovementioned Decision;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Decision 90/513/EEC is hereby repealed. The Member States shall amend the measures which they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 October 1991. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29. (2) OJ No L 85, 5. 4. 1991, p. 37. (3) OJ No L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13. (4) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1. (5) OJ No L 285, 17. 10. 1990, p. 36. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;health certificate,21 +26912,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1991/2003 of 12 November 2003 amending for the 24th time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 of 27 May 2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001 prohibiting the export of certain goods and services to Afghanistan, strengthening the flight ban and extending the freeze of funds and other financial resources in respect of the Taliban of Afghanistan(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1724/2003(2), and in particular Article 7(1), first indent, thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 lists the persons, groups and entities covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation.(2) On 3 November 2003, the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council decided to amend the list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply. Therefore, Annex I should be amended accordingly.(3) In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation must enter into force immediately,. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is hereby amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 November 2003.For the CommissionChristopher PattenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 139, 29.5.2002, p. 9.(2) OJ L 247, 30.9.2003, p. 18.ANNEXAnnex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is amended as follows:1. The following entry shall be added under the heading ""Natural persons"":""Ibrahim DAWOOD (alias (a) Ebrahim Dawood; (b) Sheikh Dawood Hassan). Date of birth: 1955. Place of birth: Ratnagiri, India. Nationality: Indian. Passport No: A-333602, issued in Bombay, India, on 6 April 1985."";2. The entry ""Al Taqwa Trade, Property and Industry Company Limited (fka Al Taqwa Trade, Property and Industry) (fka Al Taqwa Trade, Property and Industry Establishment) (fka Himmat Establishment), c/o Asat Trust Reg., Altenbach 8, FL-9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein"" under the heading ""Legal persons, groups and entities"" shall be replaced by the following:""WALDENBERG AG (alias: (a) Al Taqwa Trade, Property and Industry; (b) Al Taqwa Trade, Property and Industry Company Limited; (c) Al Taqwa Trade, Property and Industry Establishment; (d) Himmat Establishment). Address: (a) Asat Trust Reg., Altenbach 8, FL-9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein; (b) Via Posero, 2, 22060 Campione d'Italia, Italy"". +",Afghanistan;Islamic Republic of Afghanistan;international security;international balance;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;economic sanctions;terrorism;elimination of terrorism;air transport;aeronautics;air service;aviation;foreign capital,21 +21843,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1615/2001 of 7 August 2001 laying down the marketing standard for melons and amending Regulation (EC) No 1093/97. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 911/2001(2), and in particular Article 2(2) and Article 3(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Melons are among the products listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 for which standards must be adopted. Commission Regulation (EC) No 1093/97 of 16 June 1997 laying down marketing standards applicable to melons and watermelons(3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 850/2000(4), has been amended and can no longer ensure legal clarity.(2) In the interest of clarity, the rules on melons should be separated from those on other products under Regulation (EC) No 1093/97. The rules in question should therefore be recast and Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1093/97 should be deleted. To that end, and in the interest of preserving transparency on the world market, account should be taken of the standard for melons recommended by the Working Party on Standardisation of Perishable Produce and Quality Development of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN/ECE). This standard has recently been amended to differentiate between the minimum maturity criteria for Charentais melons and those for other types of melon.(3) Application of these standards should remove products of unsatisfactory quality from the market, bring production into line with consumer requirements and facilitate trade based on fair competition, thereby helping to improve profitability.(4) The standards are applicable at all marketing stages. Long-distance transport, storage over a certain period and the various processes the products undergo may cause some degree of deterioration owing to the biological development of the products or their perishable nature. Account should be taken of such deterioration when applying the standard at the marketing stages following dispatch.(5) Article 3(3)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 provides for the possibility of derogation from the standards in force for fruit and vegetables produced in a given region which are sold by the retail trade of the region for well-established traditional local consumption. Certain varieties of melon produced in Spain and Portugal are traditionally sold in the region of production loose, i.e. after being loaded directly into the means of transport or a compartment of the means of transport. This marketing practice was the subject of Commission Regulations (EC) No 1332/97(5) and (EC) No 1438/97(6) derogating, for Portugal and Spain respectively, from the marketing standards applicable to melons. For clarification and simplification, these derogations should be integrated into this Regulation and Regulations (EC) No 1332/97 and (EC) No 1438/97 should be repealed.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,. The marketing standard for melons, falling within CN code 0807 19 00, shall be as set out in the Annex.The standard shall apply at all marketing stages under the conditions laid down in Regulation (EC) No 2200/96.However, at stages following dispatch, products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard a slight lack of freshness and turgidity, as well as slight deterioration due to their development and their perishable nature. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Regulation, the following melons may be sold loose in the region of production in that Member State by the retail trade:(a) melons produced in Portugal other than the Charentais, Ogen and Galia types,(b) melons with an elongated shape produced in Spain.The document or, where appropriate, the notice referred to in Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 accompanying each consignment must bear, in addition to the other information required, the following indication: ""For sale by the retail trade in ... (region of production) only"". Regulation (EC) No 1093/97 is amended as follows:1. In the title, the words ""melons and"" are deleted.2. Article 1(1) is replaced by the following: ""1. The marketing standard for watermelons, falling within CN code 0807 11 00, shall be as set out in the Annex.""3. Annex I is deleted.4. In Annex II, the title is replaced by the following title: ""Annex"". Regulations (EC) No 1332/97 and (EC) No 1438/97 are repealed.References to the repealed regulations shall be understood as references to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 August 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 129, 11.5.2001, p. 3.(3) OJ L 158, 17.6.1997, p. 21.(4) OJ L 103, 27.4.2000, p. 21.(5) OJ L 183, 11.7.1997, p. 6.(6) OJ L 196, 24.7.1997, p. 64.ANNEXSTANDARD FOR MELONSI. DEFINITION OF PRODUCEThis standard applies to melons of varieties (cultivars) grown from Cucumis melo L. to be supplied fresh to the consumer, melons for industrial processing being excluded.II. PROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITYThe purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for melons, after preparation and packaging.A. Minimum requirementsIn all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the melons must be:- intact(1),- sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded,- clean, practically free from any visible foreign matter,- fresh in appearance,- practically free from pests,- practically free from damage caused by pests,- firm,- free of abnormal external moisture,- free of any foreign smell and/or taste.The melons must be sufficiently developed and display satisfactory ripeness(2).The development and condition of the melons must be such as to enable them:- to withstand transport and handling, and- to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.B. ClassificationMelons are classified in two classes defined below:(i) Class IMelons in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety or commercial type.The following slight defects, however, may be allowed provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package:- a slight defect in shape,- a slight defect in colouring (a pale colouring of the rind at the point where the fruit touched the ground while growing is not regarded as a defect),- slight skin blemishes due to rubbing or handling,- slight healed cracks around the peduncle of less than 2 cm in length that do not reach the pulp.Fruits harvested with their peduncle attached shall present a length of peduncle of less than 2 cm.(ii) Class IIThis class includes melons which do not qualify for inclusion in Class I, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.The following defects may be allowed provided the melons retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:- defects in shape,- defects in colouring (a pale colouring of the rind at the point where the fruit touched the ground while growing is not regarded as a defect),- slight bruising,- slight cracks or deep scratches that do not affect the pulp of the fruit and are dry,- skin blemishes due to rubbing or handling.III. PROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZINGSize is determined by the weight of one unit or by the diameter of the equatorial section.The minimum sizes are as follows:Sizing by weight:>TABLE>Sizing by diameter:>TABLE>When the size is expressed by weight, the largest melon may not weigh over 50 % (30 % for the Charentais type melons) more than the smallest.When the size is expressed by diameter, the diameter of the largest melon may not be over 20 % (10 % more for the Charentais type melons) more than the diameter of the smallest.Sizing is compulsory for both classes.IV. PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCETolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each package for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.A. Quality tolerances(i) Class I10 % by number or weight of melons not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that class.(ii) Class II10 % by number or weight of melons satisfying neither the requirements of the class, nor the minimum requirements, with the exception of produce affected by rotting or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for consumption.B. Size tolerancesFor all classes: 10 % by number or weight of melons whose size is greater or less than that specified.V. PROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATIONA. UniformityThe contents of each package must be uniform and contain only melons of the same origin, variety or commercial type, quality and size, and which have reached appreciably the same degree of development and ripeness and are of appreciably the same colour.The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.B. PackagingMelons must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.The materials used inside the package must be new, clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly paper or stamps, bearing trade specifications is allowed provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.Packages must be free from all foreign matter.VI. PROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKINGEach package must bear the following particulars in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside.A. IdentificationPacker and/or dispatcher: name and address or officially issued or accepted code mark. However, in the case where a code mark is used, the reference ""Packer and/or dispatcher (or equivalent abbreviations)"" must be indicated in close proximity to the code mark.B. Nature of produce- ""Melons"" if the contents are not visible from the outside.- Name of the variety or commercial type (e.g. Charentais).C. Origin of produceCountry of origin and, optionally, district where grown or national, regional or local place name.D. Commercial specifications- Class.- Size expressed in minimum and maximum weight or minimum and maximum diameter.- Number of units (optional).- Minimum sugar content, measured by refractometer and expressed in degrees Brix (optional).E. Official control mark (optional)(1) However, a small healed scar caused by automatic measurement of the refractometric index is not regarded as a defect.(2) The refractometric index of the pulp measured at the middle point of the fruit flesh at the equatorial section must be greater than or equal to 10° Brix for Charentais melons and 8° Brix for other melons. +",fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;marketing standard;grading;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;bulk product;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +33563,"2007/530/Euratom: Commission Decision of 17 July 2007 on establishing the European High Level Group on Nuclear Safety and Waste Management (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 135 thereof,Whereas:(1) The European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) and its Member States are committed to maintaining and further improving the safety of nuclear installations and the safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, as reflected in particular in existing Community legislation adopted under articles 31 and 32 of the Euratom Treaty, as well as in the relevant resolutions and conclusions of the European Council, the European Parliament, the Council, and the European Economic and Social Committee.(2) The European Council of 8/9 March 2007 endorsed the Commission proposal to set up an EU High Level Group on Nuclear Safety and Waste Management, with the mandate of progressively developing common understanding and, eventually, additional European rules in these fields.(3) The work of the High Level Group should take into account the conclusions of the 2798th meeting of the Council of the European Union (Economic and Financial Affairs) of 8 May 2007 which sets out a list of possible actions, on the basis of the reports of the Working Party on Nuclear Safety, and build on the existing cooperation within current international contexts (such as Convention on Nuclear Safety, Joint Convention, International Atomic Energy Agency, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development/Nuclear Energy Agency, Western European Nuclear Regulators Association).(4) The High Level Group should be composed of the heads of the national regulatory or safety authorities competent in the areas of the safety of nuclear installations and the safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste. The Commission should designate a representative.(5) The High Level Group should on a regular basis inform the European Nuclear Energy Forum, which constitutes a comprehensive discussion platform involving all relevant stakeholders in the nuclear field. It should contribute to a consistent application, in all Member States concerned, of the relevant existing provisions.(6) The High Level Group should submit regular activity reports, including recommendations where appropriate, to the Commission, to be transmitted to the European Parliament and to the Council.(7) The High Level Group therefore has to be set up and its terms of reference and structures detailed,. The European High Level Group on Nuclear Safety and Waste Management (hereinafter referred to as the ‘High Level Group’) is hereby set up. TasksThe High Level Group, at its own initiative or at the request of the Commission, shall advise and assist the Commission in progressively developing common understanding and eventually additional European rules in the fields of:(a) the safety of nuclear installations, and(b) the safety of the management of spent fuel and radioactive waste.It shall facilitate consultations, coordination and cooperation of national regulatory authorities. Composition1.   The High Level Group shall be composed of 27 national representatives with competence in the fields referred to in Article 2 and a representative of the Commission. The group may decide by simple majority to enlarge the membership by inclusion of the deputy members.Each Member State shall nominate one member and one deputy member. Members of the group shall remain in office until such time as they are replaced.2.   A high-level representative shall be designated by the Commission to attend the meetings and participate in the debates of the High Level Group. The Commission's representative is an equal member of the group and takes part in all its meetings.3.   Members who are no longer able to contribute effectively to the group’s deliberations, who resign or who do not respect the conditions for membership may be replaced for the remaining period of their mandate.4.   Members appointed individually shall each year sign an undertaking to act in the public interest and a declaration indicating the absence or existence of any interest which may undermine their objectivity.5.   The names of members appointed individually are published on the Internet site of the DG Transport and Energy. Organisation1.   The High Level Group elects a chair from amongst its members by a simple majority.2.   The High Level Group may set up expert working groups or sub-groups to study specific subjects under the terms of reference established by the group. They shall be disbanded as soon as these tasks have been fulfilled.3.   The Commission may attend all meetings of such expert working groups.4.   The group and its sub-groups normally meet on Commission premises in accordance with the procedures and schedule established. The Commission provides secretarial services.5.   Experts from EEA States and States which are candidates for accession to the European Union may attend the meeting of the High Level Group as observers. The High Level Group and the Commission may invite other experts and observers to attend its meetings.6.   The High Level Group shall adopt its Rules of Procedure by consensus or, in the absence of consensus, by a two-thirds majority vote, one vote being expressed per Member State, subject to the approval of the Commission.7.   The Commission shall provide the secretariat of the High Level Group. Meeting expensesTravel and subsistence expenses incurred by one representative per Member State, in connection with the activities of the High Level Group, shall be reimbursed by the Commission in accordance with the provisions in force within the Commission.The members shall not be paid for their duties. ReportingThe High Level Group shall submit, at least two years after the entry into force of this Decision, and thereafter every two years, a report of its activities to the Commission.The Commission shall transmit the reports to the European Parliament and to the Council, where appropriate with comments. TransparencyThe High Level Group shall consult extensively with all stakeholders and the interested public in an open and transparent manner. ConfidentialityWhere the Commission informs the High Level Group that the advice requested or the question raised is of a confidential nature, members of the Group as well as observers and any other person shall be under an obligation not to disclose information which has come to their knowledge through the work of the High Level Group or its working groups.The Commission representative may request in such cases that only members of the High Level Group may be present at meetings. Entry into forceThis Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2007.For the CommissionAndris PIEBALGSMember of the Commission +",waste management;landfill site;rubbish dump;waste treatment;radioactive waste;nuclear waste;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;nuclear safety;Euratom inspection;Euratom safeguards;IAEA inspection;nuclear control;reactor safety;safety of nuclear installations;safety of nuclear power stations;consultancy;advice;expertise,21 +1584,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2778/93 of 8 October 1993 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3540/85 laying down detailed rules for the application of the special measures for peas, field beans and sweet lupins. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1552/93 (2), and in particular Article 16 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3540/85 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3328/92 (4), lays down detailed rules for the application of special measures for peas, field beans and sweet lupins;Whereas Article 31a (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3540/85 foresees that a T 5 control document shall be produced for intra-Community trade in peas, field beans and sweet lupins and the second subparagraph of Article 31a (2) foresees that proof of the primary requirement, as described in Article 31 of Regulation (EEC) No 3540/85, shall be furnished within 15 months at the latest from the month following that in which the security was lodged;Whereas the support system introduced by Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 replaced the provisions for peas, field beans and sweet lupins; whereas Regulation (EEC) No 3328/92 fixes the final limit for the obligation of using the products within the meaning of Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 3540/85 to be complied with by 30 November 1993;Whereas in order to facilitate the end of the administrative work, provision should be made to allow the competent authority to release the security lodged in accordance with Article 32 of Regulation (EEC) No 3540/85 for products mentioned in Article 31a of that Regulation when proof has been given that the products in question are in store after 30 November 1993 without having obtained aid;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Dried Fodder,. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 31 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3540/85, the competent authority may, for products that are in store after 30 November 1993 and for which proof has been given that they have not obtained aid, release the security lodged in accordance with Article 32 of that Regulation for these products. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 October 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 12.(2) OJ No L 154, 25. 6. 1993, p. 19.(3) OJ No L 342, 19. 12. 1985, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 334, 19. 11. 1992, p. 17. +",guarantee;bail;pledge;leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;EU stock;Community stock;European Union stock;production aid;aid to producers;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +35549,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 156/2008 of 21 February 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 109/2007 as regards the minimum content of the feed additive monensin sodium (Coxidin) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1) and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) The additive monensin sodium (Coxidin) was authorised under certain conditions in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. Commission Regulation (EC) No 109/2007 (2) authorised that additive for 10 years for use for chickens for fattening and turkey, linking the authorisation to the holder of authorisation for putting that additive into circulation.(2) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the possibility of modifying the authorisation of an additive further to a request from the holder of the authorisation and an opinion of the European Food Safety Authority (the Authority).(3) The holder of the authorisation of the feed additive monensin sodium (Coxidin) has submitted an application which proposes changing the terms of the authorisation by reducing the minimum content of that additive as regards use for turkeys.(4) In its opinion adopted on 18 September 2007, the Authority has proposed to reduce the minimum content of the additive for turkeys from 90 mg to 60 mg per kg of complete feedingstuff because it can be considered efficacious in the control of coccidiosis (3).(5) Regulation (EC) No 109/2007 should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 109/2007 is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 February 2008.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 378/2005 (OJ L 59, 5.3.2005, p. 8).(2)  OJ L 31, 6.2.2007, p. 6.(3)  Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed on Efficacy of Coxidin 25 % (monensin sodium) as a feed additive for turkeys. Adopted on 18 September 2007. The EFSA Journal (2007) 545, 1-13.ANNEX‘ANNEXIdentification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisation Provisional Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) in the relevant foodstuffs of animal originmg of active substance/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %Coccidiostats and histomonostatsActive substance:Factor composition:Monensin A: not less than 90 %Monensin A + B: not less than 95 %Monensin C: 0,2-0,3 %Additive composition:Monensin sodium technical substance equivalent to monensin activity: 25 %Perlite: 15-20 %Wheat bran: 55-60 %Analytical method (1)1. Use prohibited at least three days before slaughter.2. The additive shall be incorporated in compound feedingstuffs in form of a premixture.3. Maximum permitted dose of monensin sodium in complementary feedingstuffs:— 625 mg/kg for chickens for fattening;— 500 mg/kg for turkeys.4. Monensin sodium shall not be mixed with other coccidiostats.5. Indicate in the instructions for use:6. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of insufficient ventilation in the premise, wear suitable respiratory equipments.Turkeys 16 weeks 60 100(1)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Community Reference Laboratory: www.irmm.jrc.be/crl-feed-additives’ +",foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive;zootechnics;zootechny;fattening;cramming,21 +38204,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 49/2010 of 19 January 2010 on the issue of licences for the import of preserved mushrooms in 2010. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) The quantities for which licence applications have been lodged by traditional importers and/or by new importers between 4 and 8 January 2010 pursuant to Article 8 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1979/2006 of 22 December 2006 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas for preserved mushrooms imported from third countries (3) exceed the quantities available for products originating in China and other third countries.(2) It is therefore necessary to establish the extent to which the licence applications sent to the Commission no later than 15 January 2010 can be met,. Applications for import licences lodged pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1979/2006 between 4 and 8 January 2010 and sent to the Commission no later than 15 January 2010 shall be met at a percentage rate of the quantities applied for as set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 January 2010.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 368, 23.12.2006, p. 91.ANNEXOrigin of products Percentage allocationsChina Third countries other than China— Traditional importers— New importers +",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;mushroom-growing;mushroom;third country;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;preserved product;preserved food;tinned food,21 +15007,"96/486/EC: Commission Decision of 6 August 1996 on protective measures in relation to Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis in Mexico (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC (2), and in particular Article 18 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae (3), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas the presence of Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis has been confirmed in Mexico;Whereas the appearance of Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis in Mexico constitutes a serious threat to equidae of the Member States, taking into account the various movements of equidae;Whereas it is therefore necessary to prohibit the re-admission of registered horses after temporary export and the temporary admission and import of equidae from Mexico;Whereas, in view of the guarantees provided by the Mexican authorities, the re-admission of registered horses after temporary export to the metropolitan area of Monterrey (Mexico) and the temporary admission of registered horses from that area of Mexico should be permitted;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Member States shall prohibit the temporary admission of registered horses, the re-admission of registered horses after temporary export and the import of equidae from Mexico. However, Member States shall authorize:- the re-admission of registered horses after temporary export to the metropolitan area of Monterrey,- the temporary admission of registered horses from the metropolitan area of Monterrey. Member States shall amend the measures they apply in respect of Mexico to bring them into line with this Decision. They shall inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 August 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 56.(2) OJ No L 162, 1. 7. 1996, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 42. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;Mexico;United Mexican States;health certificate;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule;temporary admission;temporary export;temporary import,21 +43885,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 202/2014 of 3 March 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and repealing Directives 80/590/EEC and 89/109/EEC (1), and in particular Article 5(1), Article 11(3) and Article 12(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 (2) establishes a Union list of substances which may be used in the manufacture of plastic materials and articles (‘Union list of authorised substances’).(2) On 24 July 2012 the European Food Safety Authority issued favourable scientific evaluations for two additional substances, namely 2-phenyl-3,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalimidine (3) and 1,3-bis(isocyanatomethyl)benzene (4). Those substances should now be added to the Union list of authorised substances as food contact material (FCM) substances Nos 872 and 988.(3) From the scientific evaluation of FCM substance No 988 it follows that migration of its hydrolysis product, 1,3-benzenedimethanamine should be controlled. 1,3-benzenedimethanamine is already authorised as FCM substance No 421. As the migration of FCM substances Nos 421 and 988 is controlled on the basis of the migration of FCM substance No 421, a group restriction including both substances should be introduced. Therefore, the authorisation of FCM substance No 421 should be amended and the group restriction introduced in Table 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011.(4) FCM substance No 340 (dicyanodiamide) is authorised as an additive in plastics in Table 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 without a specific migration limit. The Opinion reported in the 33rd series of the Scientific Committee for Food (5) established a tolerable daily intake (TDI) of 1 mg/kg body weight resulting in a specific migration limit (SML) of 60 mg/kg food. This limit coincides with the generic specific migration limit established in Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. However, since the SML of 60 mg/kg is derived from a toxicological threshold such as the TDI, the SML should be specifically mentioned in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011.(5) In order to limit the administrative burden to business operators, plastic materials and articles which have been lawfully placed on the market based on the requirements set out in Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 and which do not comply with this Regulation should be able to be placed on the market until 24 March 2015. They should be able to remain on the market until exhaustion of stocks.(6) Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. Plastic materials and articles which have been lawfully placed on the market before 24 March 2014 and which do not comply with this Regulation may be placed on the market until 24 March 2015. Those plastic materials and articles may remain on the market after that date until the exhaustion of stocks. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 March 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 338, 13.11.2004, p. 4.(2)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 of 14 January 2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (OJ L 12, 15.1.2011, p. 1).(3)  EFSA Journal 2012; 10(7):2825.(4)  EFSA Journal 2012;10(7):2824.(5)  Reports of the Scientific Committee for Food, 33rd series, p. 31, Office for Official publications of the European Communities, Luxembourg, 1995, ISBN 92-826-9275-2.ANNEXAnnex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 is amended as follows:(1) Table 1 is amended as follows:(a) the entry concerning FCM substance No 340 (dicyanodiamide) is replaced by the following:‘340 47440 0000461-58-5 dicyanodiamide Yes No No 60’(b) the entry concerning FCM substance No 421 (1,3-benzenedimethanamine) is replaced by the following:‘421 13000 0001477-55-0 1,3-benzenedimethanamine No Yes No (34)’(c) the following entry is inserted in accordance with the numerical order:‘872 0006607-41-6 2-phenyl-3,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalimidine No Yes No 0,05 To be used only as a co-monomer in polycarbonate copolymers (20)’(d) the following entry is added:‘988 3634-83-1 1,3-bis(isocyanatomethyl)benzene No Yes No (34) SML(T) applies to the migration of its hydrolysis product, 1,3-benzenedimethanamine(2) In Table 2, the following entry is added:‘34 421 0,05 Expressed as 1,3-benzenedimethanamine’(3) In Table 3, the following entry is added:‘(20) The substance contains aniline as an impurity; verification of compliance with the restriction set for primary aromatic amines in Annex II (2) is necessary.’ +",plastics;PVC;plastic;polyester;polyethylene;polypropylene;polyurethane;polyurethane foam;polyvinyl chloride;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;health risk;danger of sickness;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +44796,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/113 of 26 January 2015 determining the quantities to be added to the quantity fixed for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2015 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 539/2007 in the egg sector and for egg albumin. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188(2) and (3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 539/2007 (2) opened annual tariff quotas for imports of egg products and egg albumin.(2) The quantities covered by the applications for import licences lodged from 1 to 7 December 2014 for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2015 less than those available. The quantities for which applications have not been lodged should therefore be determined and these should be added to the quantity fixed for the following quota subperiod.(3) In order to ensure the efficient management of the measure, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,. The quantities for which import licence applications have not been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 539/2007, to be added to the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2015, are set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 January 2015.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 539/2007 of 15 May 2007 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas in the egg sector and for egg albumin (OJ L 128, 16.5.2007, p. 19).ANNEXOrder No Quantities not applied for, to be added to the quantities available for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 201509.4015 108 000 00009.4401 3 632 36809.4402 9 854 500 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;egg;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;egg product;egg preparation;import (EU);Community import,21 +34240,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 590/2007 of 30 May 2007 on the issue of system B export licences in the fruit and vegetables sector (tomatoes). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1961/2001 of 8 October 2001 on detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 as regards export refunds on fruit and vegetables (2), and in particular Article 6(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 134/2007 (3) fixes the indicative quantities for which system B export licences may be issued.(2) In the light of the information available to the Commission today, there is a risk that the indicative quantities laid down for the current export period for tomatoes will shortly be exceeded. This overrun will prejudice the proper working of the export refund scheme in the fruit and vegetables sector.(3) To avoid this situation, applications for system B licences for tomatoes after 30 May 2007 should be rejected until the end of the current export period,. Applications for system B export licences for tomatoes submitted pursuant to Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 134/2007, export declarations for which are accepted after 30 May and before 1 July 2007, are hereby rejected. This Regulation shall enter into force on 31 May 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 May 2007.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 47/2003 (OJ L 7, 11.1.2003, p. 64).(2)  OJ L 268, 9.10.2001, p. 8. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 548/2007 (OJ L 130, 22.5.2007, p. 3).(3)  OJ L 42, 14.2.2007, p. 16, as corrected by OJ L 52, 21.2.2007, p. 12. +",fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;export restriction;export ban;limit on exports,21 +34122,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 426/2007 of 19 April 2007 fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to applications for import licences lodged 17 April 2007 under the Community tariff quota for manioc starch opened by Regulation (EC) No 2402/96 originating in Thailand. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2402/96 (3) has opened an annual import tariff quota of 10 000 tonnes of manioc starch (order number 09.4065).(2) Based on the notification made under Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 2402/96, the applications lodged on 17 April 2007 until 13.00 (Brussels time) in accordance with Article 9 of that Regulation, relate to quantities in excess of those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined and the allocation coefficient laid down to be applied to the quantities applied for.(3) Import licences should no longer be issued under Regulation (EC) No 2402/96 for the current quota period,. 1.   Each import licence application for manioc starch under the quota referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2402/96 and lodged on 17 April 2007 until 13.00 (Brussels time) shall give rise to the issue of a licence for the quantities applied for, multiplied by an allocation coefficient of 59,78761 %.2.   The issue of licences for the quantities applied for from 17 April 2007 13.00 (Brussels time) is hereby suspended for the current quota year. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 April 2007.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/2005 (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 11).(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 289/2007 (OJ L 78, 17.3.2007, p. 17).(3)  OJ L 327, 18.12.1996, p. 14. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1884/2006 (OJ L 364, 20.12.2006, p. 44). +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;starch;industrial starch;starch product;tapioca;cassava;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Thailand;Kingdom of Thailand,21 +1937,"82/58/EEC: Commission Decision of 21 December 1981 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Unigon waterfall sonogram frequency analysis system, model BC- 1' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 6 July 1981, the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'Unigon waterfall sonogram frequency analysis system, model BC-1', to be used for the analysis of animal signals, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 18 November 1981 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a frequency analysis system;Whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus described as 'Unigon waterfall sonogram frequency analysis system, model BC-1', which is the subject of an application by the Federal Republic of Germany of 6 July 1981, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1981.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 134, 31. 5. 1979, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32. +",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;means of communication;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;zoology;animal genetics;entomology,21 +5524,"Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 603/2012 of 30 April 2012 amending Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down a scheme of control and enforcement applicable in the area covered by the Convention on future multilateral cooperation in the North-East Atlantic fisheries. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2010 laying down a scheme of control and enforcement applicable in the area covered by the Convention on future multilateral cooperation in the North-East Atlantic fisheries and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2791/1999 (1), and in particular Article 51(d) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 incorporates into Union law the provisions of the Scheme of control and enforcement (‘the Scheme’) established by a recommendation adopted by the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) at its Annual Meeting on 15 November 2006, and subsequently amended by several recommendations at the Annual Meetings in November 2007, 2008 and 2009.(2) At its Annual Meeting in November 2011, NEAFC adopted Recommendation 9: 2012 amending Article 14 of the Scheme on the communication of reports and messages to the NEAFC Secretary.(3) Under Articles 12 and 15 of the Convention on future multilateral cooperation in the North-East Atlantic fisheries approved by Council Decision 81/608/EEC (2), that recommendation came into force on 3 February 2012,. In Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010, the following paragraph 1a is inserted after paragraph 1:‘1a.   The reports referred to in Article 9 may be cancelled by means of a cancellation report.If a report requires a correction, it shall be cancelled by way of a cancellation report. A new, corrected report shall be sent after the cancellation report and within the time limits set out in Article 9.If the Fisheries Monitoring Centre of the flag Member State accepts the cancellation of a report, it shall communicate it to the NEAFC Secretary.’ This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 April 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 348, 31.12.2010, p. 17.(2)  OJ L 227, 12.8.1981, p. 21. +",North-West Atlantic Fisheries Organisation;ICNAF;International Commission for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries;NAFO;Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation;Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;international cooperation;activity report;AAR;annual activity report;annual report;management report;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing controls;inspector of fisheries;disclosure of information;information disclosure,21 +2655,"2000/78/EC: Commission Decision of 17 December 1999 amending Decision 97/365/EC on drawing up provisional lists of third country establishments from which the Member States authorise imports of products prepared from meat of bovine animals, swine, equidae and sheep and goats (notified under document number C(1999) 4688) (Text with EEA relevance.). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 95/408/EC of 22 June 1995 on the conditions for drawing up, for an interim period, provisional lists of third country establishments from which Member States are authorised to import certain products of animal origin, fishery products or live bivalve molluscs(1), as last amended by Decision 98/603/EC(2), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 97/222/EC(3), draws up a list of third countries from which the Member States authorise imports of meat products;(2) for the countries on that list the animal health and veterinary certification requirements for importation of meat products have been laid down in Commission Decision 97/221/EC(4);(3) provisional lists of third country establishments from which the Member States authorise imports of products prepared from meat of bovine animals, swine, equidae and sheep and goats have been drawn up by Commission Decision 97/365/EC(5);(4) the Commission has received from Bulgaria a list of establishments, with guarantees that it fully meets the appropriate Community health requirements;(5) a Community on-the-spot inspection has shown that the hygiene standard of the establishment is sufficient and it may therefore be entered on a first list of establishments from which imports of meat products may be authorised;(6) a provisional list of establishments producing meat products can thus be drawn up in respect of Bulgaria;(7) the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The text of the Annex to this Decision is added to the Annex to Decision 97/365/EEC. This Decision shall apply with effect from 15 December 1999. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 1999.For the CommissionDavid BYRNEMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 243, 11.10.1995, p. 17.(2) OJ L 289, 28.10.1998, p. 36.(3) OJ L 89, 4.4.1997, p. 39.(4) OJ L 89, 4.4.1997, p. 32.(5) OJ L 154, 12.6.1997, p. 41.ANEXO/BILAG/ANHANG/ΠΑΡΑΡΤΗΜΑ/ANNEX/ANNEXE/ALLEGATO/BIJLAGE/ANEXO/LIITE/BILAGA""País: BULGARIA/Land: BULGARIEN/Land: BULGARIEN/Χώρα: ΒΟΥΛΓΑΡΙΑ/Country: BULGARIA/Pays: BULGARIE/Paese: BULGARIA/Land: BULGARIJE/País: BULGÁRIA/Maa: BULGARIA/Land: BULGARIEN>TABLE>"" +",import;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;third country;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage,21 +413,"74/215/EEC: Council Decision of 20 July 1972 concluding the Additional Agreement to the Agreement concerning products of the clock and watch industry between the European Economic Community and its member states and the Swiss confederation. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof;Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission;Whereas it is necessary, for the proper functioning of the Agreement concerning products of the clock and watch industry between the European Economic Community and its Member States and the Swiss Confederation, signed in Geneva on 30 June 1967, that additional provisions be adopted,. The Additional Agreement to the Agreement concerning products of the clock and watch industry between the European Economic Community and its Member States and the Swiss Confederation, is hereby concluded on behalf of the Community and the text thereof appears in the Annex.>Article 2Mr Th. C. Hijzen, acting Director-General for External Trade of the Commission of the European Communities is hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the Council, the Agreement specified in Article 1. This Agreement shall be binding on the Community.. Done at Brussels, 20 July 1972.For the CouncilThe PresidentTh. E. WESTERTERP +",approval;COC;certificate of compliance;certificate of conformity;quality certificate;quality certification;clock and watch industry;clock and watch making;watch;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);quality control of industrial products;quality assurance of industrial products;roadworthiness tests;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation,21 +20664,"2001/100/EC: Commission Decision of 22 January 2001 amending for the third time Decision 95/125/EC on the status of France as regards infectious hematopoietic necrosis and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 123). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28 January 1991 concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products(1), as last amended by Directive 98/45/EC(2), and in particular Article 5(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Member States may obtain for one or more regions the status of approved zones free of infectious hematopoietic necrosis (IHN) and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS).(2) The list of approved zones in France was established by Commission Decision 95/125/EC(3), as last amended by Decision 1999/550/EC(4).(3) Only zones meeting the requirements of Article 5 of Directive 91/67/EEC can be approved.(4) France has notified an outbreak of IHN in the approved zone ""the part of the Loire basin comprising the upstream part of the Huisne catchment area from the source of the water courses to the Ferté-Bernard dams"".(5) Therefore this zone does not, with regard to IHN, meet the requirements of Article 5 of Directive 91/67/EEC any more.(6) This zone shall, with regard to IHN, be deleted from the list of approved zones as established in point 2, ""LOIRE-BRETAGNE"", catchment areas, in the Annex to Decision 95/125/EC.(7) This zone shall still be approved with regard to VHS.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Annex to Decision 95/125/EC is replaced by the Annex hereto. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 January 2001.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 1.(2) OJ L 189, 3.7.1998, p. 12.(3) OJ L 84, 14.4.1995, p. 8.(4) OJ L 209, 7.8.1999, p. 39.ANNEXI. LIST OF APPROVED ZONES WITH REGARD TO IHN AND VHS IN FRANCE1. ADOUR-GARONNECATCHMENT AREAS- The Charente basin,- The Seudre basin,- The basins of the coastal rivers in the Gironde estuary in the department of Charente-Maritime,- The catchment areas of the Nive and the Nivelles (Pyrenées Atlantiques),- The Forges basin (Landes),- The catchment area of the Dronne (Dordogne), from the source to the Eglisottes dam at Manfourat,- The catchment area of the Beauronne (Dordogne), from the source to the Faye dam,- The catchment area of the Valouse (Dordogne), from the source to the Etang des Roches Noires dam,- The catchment area of the Paillasse (Gironde), from the source to the Grand Forge dam,- The catchment area of the Ciron (Lot et Garonne, Gironde), from the source to the Moulin de Castaing dam,- The catchment area of the Petite Leyre (Landes), from the source to the Pont de l'Espine dam at Argelouse,- The catchment area of the Pave (Landes), from the source to the Pave dam,- The catchment area of the Escource (Landes), from the source to the Moulin de Barbe dam,- The catchment area of the Geloux (Landes), from the source to the D38 dam at Saint Martin d'Oney,- The catchment area of the Estrigon (Landes), from the source to the Campet et Lamolère dam,- The catchment area of the Estampon (Landes), from the source to the Ancienne Minoterie dam at Roquefort,- The catchment area of the Gélise (Landes, Lot and Garonne), from the source to the dam downstream of the confluence of the Gélise and the Osse,- The catchment area of the Magescq (Landes), from the source to the mouth,- The catchment area of the Luys (Pyrénées Atlantiques), from the source to the Moulin d'Oro dam,- The catchment area of the Neez (Pyrénées Atlantiques), from the source to the Jurançon dam,- The catchment area of the Beez (Pyrénées Atlantiques), from the source to the Nay dam,- The catchment area of the Gave de Cauterets (Hautes Pyrénées), from the source to the Calypso dam of the Soulom power station.Coastal areasThe whole of the Atlantic coast between the northern boundary of the department of Vendée and the southern boundary of the department of Charente-Maritime.2. LOIRE-BRETAGNECatchment areas- All catchment areas in the region of Brittany with the exception of the following catchment areas:- Vilaine,- Aven,- Ster-Goz,- the downstream part of the catchment area of the Elorn,- the Sèvre Niortaise basin,- the Lay basin,- the upstream part of the Vienne basin to the Nouâtre dam (department of Indre),- the basins of the Atlantic coastal rivers in the department of Vendée.Coastal areas- The entire coast of Brittany with the exception of the following parts:- Rade de Brest,- Anse de Camaret,- the coastal zone between the ""pointe de Trévignon"" and the mouth of the river Laïta,- the coastal zone between the mouth of the river Tohon up to the border of the department.II. LIST OF APPROVED ZONES WITH REGARD TO VHS IN FRANCE1. LOIRE-BRETAGNECATCHMENT AREAS- The part of the Loire basin comprising the upstream part of the Huisne catchment area from the source of the water courses to the Ferté-Bernard dams. +",France;French Republic;approval;COC;certificate of compliance;certificate of conformity;quality certificate;quality certification;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;aquaculture;coastal region;coastal zone;littoral zone,21 +20888,"2001/583/EC: Council Decision of 18 June 2001 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Poland concerning the participation of the Republic of Poland in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1), in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),Whereas:(1) The European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network were established by Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90(3).(2) The Luxembourg European Council (December 1997) made participation in the Community programmes and agencies a way of stepping up the pre-accession strategy for the central and east European countries. In the case of the agencies, the European Council's conclusions provide that ""the Community agencies in which applicant countries will be able to participate will be determined on a case-by-case basis"".(3) The Helsinki European Council (December 1999) reaffirmed the inclusive nature of the accession process, which now comprises 13 candidate countries within a single framework with the candidate countries participating in the accession process on an equal footing.(4) The Council, on 14 February 2000, authorised the Commission to conduct negotiations on the participation in the European Environment Agency of the countries applying for accession. The Commission signed the Final Act of the negotiations on 16 November 2000.(5) The Agreement as referred to in this Decision should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Poland concerning the participation of the Republic of Poland in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network is approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is set out as an Annex to this Decision. The President of the Council is authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to deposit the notification provided for in Article 18 of the Agreement. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Luxembourg, 18 June 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Winberg(1) OJ C 120 E, 24.4.2001, p. 211.(2) Opinion delivered 31.5.2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ L 120, 11.5.1990, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 933/1999 (OJ L 117, 5.5.1999, p. 1). +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);environmental policy;environmental management;Poland;Republic of Poland;environmental monitoring;EMAS;EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme;environmental inspection;environmental surveillance;environmental watch;monitoring of pollution;information network;European Environment Agency;EEA;European Environment Monitoring and Information Network,21 +22271,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2185/2001 of 9 November 2001 authorising transfers between the quantitative limits of textiles and clothing products originating in the Republic of Korea. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 of 12 October 1993 on common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1809/2001(2), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 7 of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Korea on trade in textile products, initialled on 7 August 1986 and approved by Council Decision 87/471/EEC(3), as last amended by an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters, initialled on 22 December 1994 and approved by Decision 95/131/EC(4), provides that transfers may be agreed between quota years.(2) The Republic of Korea submitted a request for transfers between quota years on 17 September 2001.(3) The transfers requested by the Republic of Korea fall within the limits of the flexibility provisions referred to in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 and set out in Annex VIII thereto.(4) It is, therefore, appropriate to grant the request.(5) It is desirable for this Regulation to enter into force on the day after its publication in order to allow operators to benefit from it as soon as possible.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Textile Committee,. Transfers between the quantitative limits for textile goods originating in the Republic of Korea fixed by the Agreement between the EC and the Republic of Korea on trade in textile products are authorised for the quota year 2001 in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 November 2001.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 275, 8.11.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 252, 20.9.2001, p. 1.(3) OJ L 263, 14.9.1987, p. 37.(4) OJ L 94, 26.4.1995, p. 1.ANNEX>TABLE>>TABLE> +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;South Korea;Republic of Korea;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;clothing;article of clothing;ready-made clothing;work clothes;trade agreement (EU);EC trade agreement,21 +41024,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 126/2012 of 14 February 2012 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 as regards documentary evidence and amending Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008 as regards the arrangements for imports of organic products from the United States of America Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 of 28 June 2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 (1), and in particular Article 33(2) and (3) and Article 38(c) and (d) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 29(1) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 requires control authorities and control bodies to provide documentary evidence to the operators subject to their controls.(2) According to Article 28(1) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, operators who export products produced in compliance with the production rules laid down in that Regulation must submit their undertaking to the control system referred to in Article 27 of that Regulation.(3) Under that control system and in the light of the production rules established by Article 14(1)(e) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 and by Article 24 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 of 5 September 2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products with regard to organic production, labelling and control (2), the control authorities and the control bodies currently verify the livestock records of the operator, including regarding veterinary treatment and the use of antibiotics. In the light of this concrete application of the control system and in the interest of organic livestock producers in the Union, it is appropriate to ensure the identification of certain production methods not using antibiotics when such identification is requested by the operator. Adequate information about the specific characteristics of the production method is also needed in order to facilitate the market access to the United States. Those specific characteristics should be attested through complementary documentary evidence provided in accordance with Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, in addition to the documentary evidence referred to in Article 68 of Regulation (EC) No 889/2008.(4) Certain agricultural products imported from the United States are currently marketed in the Union pursuant to the transitional rules provided for in Article 19 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008 of 8 December 2008 laying down detailed rules for implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 as regards the arrangements for imports of organic products from third countries (3). The United States submitted a request to the Commission to be included in the list provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008. It submitted the information required pursuant to Articles 7 and 8 of that Regulation. The examination of that information and subsequent discussions with the US authorities have led to the conclusion that in that country the rules governing the production and controls of organic agricultural products are equivalent to those laid down in Regulation (EC) No 834/2007. The Commission has carried out a satisfactory on-the-spot check of the rules of production and the control measures actually applied in the United States, as provided for in Article 33(2) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007. Consequently, the United States should be included in the list set out in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008.(5) Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008 contains a list of control bodies and control authorities competent to carry out controls and issue certificates in third countries for the purpose of equivalence. As a consequence of the inclusion of the United States in Annex III to that Regulation, the relevant US control bodies and control authorities should be deleted from Annex IV to the extent that they control production in the United States.(6) Regulations (EC) No 889/2008 and (EC) No 1235/2008 should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the regulatory Committee on organic production,. Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 is amended as follows:(1) in Article 63(1), the following point (d) is added:‘(d) the specific characteristics of the production method used, where the operator intends to request documentary evidence in accordance with Article 68(2).’;(2) Article 68 is replaced by the following:(3) in the title of Annex XII, the reference to ‘Article 68’ is replaced by a reference to ‘Article 68(1)’;(4) Annexes XIIa and XIIb are inserted as set out in Annex I to this Regulation. Annexes III and IV to Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008 are amended in accordance with Annex II to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply as from 1 June 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 February 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 189, 20.7.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 250, 18.9.2008, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 334, 12.12.2008, p. 25.ANNEX IANNEX XIIaModel of complementary documentary evidence to the operator according to Article 29(1) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 referred to in Article 68(2) of this RegulationANNEX XIIbEntry referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 68(2):—   In Bulgarian: Животински продукти, произведени без използване на антибиотици—   In Spanish: Productos animales producidos sin utilizar antibióticos—   In Czech: Živočišné produkty vyprodukované bez použití antibiotik—   In Danish: Animalske produkter, der er produceret uden brug af antibiotika—   In German: Ohne Anwendung von Antibiotika erzeugte tierische Erzeugnisse—   In Estonian: Loomsed tooted, mille tootmisel ei ole kasutatud antibiootikume—   In Greek: Ζωικά προϊόντα που παράγονται χωρίς τη χρήση αντιβιοτικών—   In English: Animal products produced without the use of antibiotics—   In French: produits animaux obtenus sans recourir aux antibiotiques—   In Italian: Prodotti animali ottenuti senza l'uso di antibiotici—   In Latvian: Dzīvnieku izcelsmes produkti, kuru ražošanā nav izmantotas antibiotikas—   In Lithuanian: nenaudojant antibiotikų pagaminti gyvūniniai produktai—   In Hungarian: Antibiotikumok alkalmazása nélkül előállított állati eredetű termékek—   In Maltese: Il-prodotti tal-annimali prodotti mingħajr l-użu tal-antibijotiċi—   In Dutch: Zonder het gebruik van antibiotica geproduceerde dierlijke producten—   In Polish: Produkty zwierzęce wytwarzane bez użycia antybiotyków—   In Portuguese: Produtos de origem animal produzidos sem utilização de antibióticos—   In Romanian: Produse de origine animală obținute a se recurge la antibiotice—   In Slovak: Výrobky živočíšneho pôvodu vyrobené bez použitia antibiotík—   In Slovenian: Živalski proizvodi, proizvedeni brez uporabe antibiotikov—   In Finnish: Eläintuotteet, joiden tuotannossa ei ole käytetty antibiootteja—   In Swedish: Animaliska produkter som produceras utan antibiotikaANNEX IIAmendments to Annexes III and IV to Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008(1) In Annex III, the following text is inserted:(a) live or unprocessed agricultural products and vegetative propagating material and seeds for cultivation, with the exception of aquaculture products, provided that in the case of apples and pears, imports are subject to the presentation of specific certification from the relevant control body or control authority that no treatment with antibiotics to control fire blight (such as tetracycline and streptomycin) has occurred during the production process;(b) processed agricultural products for use as food and feed, with the exception of processed aquaculture products, provided that in the case of processed apples and pears, imports are subject to the presentation of specific certification from the relevant control body or control authority that no treatment with antibiotics to control fire blight (such as tetracycline and streptomycin) has occurred during the production process.— A Bee Organic, www.abeeorganic.com— Agricultural Services Certified Organic, www.ascorganic.com/— Baystate Organic Certifiers, www.baystateorganic.org— BCS – Oko Garantie GmbH, www.bcs-oeko.com/en_index.html— BioAgriCert, www.bioagricert.org/English/index.php— CCOF Certification Services, www.ccof.org— Colorado Department of Agriculture, www.colorado.gov— Control Union Certifications, www.skalint.com— Department of Plant Industry, www.clemson.edu/public/regulatory/plant_industry/organic_certification/— Ecocert S.A., www.ecocert.com— Georgia Crop Improvement Association, Inc., www.certifiedseed.org— Global Culture, www.globalculture.us— Global Organic Alliance, Inc., www.goa-online.org— Global Organic Certification Services, www.globalorganicservices.com— Idaho State Department of Agriculture, www.agri.idaho.gov/Categories/PlantsInsects/Organic/indexOrganicHome.php— Indiana Certified Organic LLC, www.indianacertifiedorganic.com— International Certification Services, Inc., www.ics-intl.com— Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, www.agriculture.state.ia.us— Kentucky Department of Agriculture, www.kyagr.com/marketing/plantmktg/organic/index.htm— LACON GmbH, www.lacon-institut.com— Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, www.ldaf.state.la.us/portal/DesktopModules/BrowseBy/portal/Offices/AgriculturalEnvironmentalSciences/PesticidesEnvironmentalPrograms/OrganicCertificationPrograms/tabid/435/Default.aspx— Marin County, www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/ag/main/moca.cfm— Maryland Department of Agriculture, www.mda.state.md.us/md_products/certified_md_organic_farms/index.php— Mayacert S.A., www.mayacert.com— Midwest Organic Services Association, Inc., www.mosaorganic.org— Minnesota Crop Improvement Association, www.mncia.org— MOFGA Certification Services, LLC, www.mofga.org/— Montana Department of Agriculture, www.agr.mt.gov.organic/Program.asp— Monterey County Certified Organic, www.ag.co.monterey.ca.us/pages/organics— Natural Food Certifiers, www.nfccertification.com— Nature’s International Certification Services, www.naturesinternational.com/— Nevada State Department of Agriculture, http://www.agri.state.nv.us— New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Division of Regulatory Services, http://agriculture.nh.gov/divisions/markets/organic_certification.htm— New Jersey Department of Agriculture, www.state.nj.us/agriculture/— New Mexico Department of Agriculture, Organic Program, http://nmdaweb.nmsu.edu/organics-program/Organic%20Program.html— NOFA – New York Certified Organic, LLC, http://www.nofany.org— Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association, www.oeffa.org— OIA North America, LLC, www.oianorth.com— Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, www.oda.state.ok.us— OneCert, www.onecert.com— Oregon Department of Agriculture, www.oregon.gov/ODA/CID— Oregon Tilth Certified Organic, www.tilth.org— Organic Certifiers, Inc., http://www.organiccertifiers.com— Organic Crop Improvement Association, www.ocia.org— Organic National & International Certifiers (ON&IC), http://www.on-ic.com— Organizacion Internacional Agropecuraria, www.oia.com.ar— Pennsylvania Certified Organic, www.paorganic.org— Primuslabs.com, www.primuslabs.com— Pro-Cert Organic Systems, Ltd, www.pro-cert.org— Quality Assurance International, www.qai-inc.com— Quality Certification Services, www.QCSinfo.org— Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bnatres/agricult/orgcert.htm— Scientific Certification Systems, www.SCScertified.com— Stellar Certification Services, Inc., http://demeter-usa.org/— Texas Department of Agriculture, www.agr.state.tx.us— Utah Department of Agriculture, http://ag.utah.gov/divisions/plant/organic/index.html— Vermont Organic Farmers, LLC, http://www.nofavt.org— Washington State Department of Agriculture, http://agr.wa.gov/FoodAnimal?Organic/default.htm— Yolo County Department of Agriculture, www.yolocounty.org/Index.aspx?page=501(2) Annex IV is amended as follows:(a) for ‘California Certified Organic Farmers’, the row concerning third country ‘US’ and code number ‘US-BIO-105’ in point 3 is deleted;(b) for ‘Organic Certifiers’, the row concerning third country ‘US’ and code number ‘US-BIO-106’ in point 3 is deleted;(c) for ‘International Certification Services, Inc.’, the row concerning third country ‘US’ and code number ‘US-BIO-111’ in point 3 is deleted;(d) for ‘Quality Assurance International’, the row concerning third country ‘US’ and code number ‘US-BIO-113’ in point 3 is deleted;(e) the entry ‘Oregon Tilth’ is deleted entirely;(f) for ‘Organic Crop Improvement Association’, the row concerning third country ‘US’ and code number ‘US-BIO-120’ in point 3 is deleted;(g) the entry ‘Washington State Department of Agriculture’ is deleted entirely. +",quality label;quality mark;standards certificate;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import (EU);Community import;quality standard;health certificate;organic product;United States;USA;United States of America;labelling,21 +44437,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1111/2014 of 20 October 2014 fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities on which applications for import licences and applications for import rights lodged from 1 to 7 October 2014 are based and establishing the quantities to be added to the quantity fixed for the sub-period from 1 April to 30 June 2015 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 (2) opened annual tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products originating in Brazil, Thailand and other third countries.(2) The quantities on which applications for import licences lodged from 1 to 7 October 2014 for the sub-period from 1 January to 31 March 2015 are based relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested, calculated in accordance with Article 7(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 (3).(3) The quantities on which applications for import rights lodged from to 1 to 7 October 2014 for the sub-period from 1 January to 31 March 2015 are based relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import rights may be issued should therefore be determined by fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested, calculated in accordance with Article 6(3) in conjunction with Article 7(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006.(4) The quantities on which applications for import licences and import rights lodged from 1 to 7 October 2014 for the sub-period from 1 January to 31 March 2015 are based relate, for some quotas, to quantities less than those available. The quantities for which applications have not been lodged should therefore be determined, and these should be added to the quantity fixed for the following quota sub-period.(5) In order to ensure the efficient management of the measure, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,. 1.   The quantities on which applications for import licences lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the sub-period from 1 January to 31 March 2015 are based shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficient set out in part A of the Annex hereto.2.   The quantities for which applications for import licences have not been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007, to be added to the sub-period from 1 April to 30 June 2015, are set out in part A of the Annex hereto. 1.   The quantities on which applications for import rights lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the sub-period from 1 January to 31 March 2015 are based shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficient set out in part B of the Annex hereto.2.   The quantities for which applications for import rights have not been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007, to be added to the sub-period from 1 April to 30 June 2015, are set out in part B of the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 October 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 of 4 June 2007 opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas in the sector of poultrymeat originating in Brazil, Thailand and other third countries (OJ L 142, 5.6.2007, p. 3).(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13).ANNEXPART AGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient — applications lodged for the sub-period from 1 January to 31 March 2015 Non-requested quantities to be added to the quantities available for the sub-period from 1 April to 30 June 2015(%) (in kg)1 09.4211 0,401123 —2 09.4212 1,311645 —4A 09.4214 11,793242 —6A 09.4216 0,452286 —7 09.4217 — 37 034 4008 09.4218 — 9 276 800PART BGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient — applications lodged for the sub-period from 1 January to 31 March 2015 Non-requested quantities to be added to the quantities available for the sub-period from 1 April to 30 June 2015(%) (in kg)5A 09.4215 0,60308 — +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +2283,"Council Regulation (EC) No 306/97 of 17 February 1997 renewing for 1997 the measures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain processed agricultural products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 of 19 June 1995 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain processed agricultural products (1) opened tariff quotas for 1995 in favour in Switzerland and Norway in accordance with the conditions set out in Annexes I and II thereto;Whereas it was not possible to conclude additional Protocols before 1 January 1997; whereas, in these circumstances and pursuant to Articles 76, 102 and 128 of the Act of Accession, the Community is required to adopt the measures required to remedy the situation; whereas, therefore, it is necessary to renew the measures provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 for 1997;Whereas, as a result of changes in the tariff classification of certain goods referred to in Annexes I and II to Regulation (EC) No 1416/95, the said Annexes need to be adapted,. The measures provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 shall be renewed to cover 1997.In Annexes I and II for order numbers 09.0914 and 09.0769 respectively, CN code 2106 90 91 shall be replaced by CN codes 2106 90 92, ex 2106 90 98 and ex 3302 10 29 and the description shall be:'Food preparations/others containing no milk fats, milk proteins, sucrose, isoglucose, glucose or starch or containing less than 1,5 % milk fat, 2,5 % milk proteins, 5 % sucrose or isoglucose, 5 % glucose or starch.`In Annex II, order number 09.0771 concerns goods of Taric code 2207 10 00*90/*80, order number 09.0772 concerns goods of Taric code 2207 20 00*90/*80 and order number 09.0773 concerns goods of Taric code 2208 90 57*20/*80. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 February 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. ZALM(1) OJ No L 141, 24. 6. 1995, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 102/96 (OJ No L 19, 25. 1. 1996, p. 1). +",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;Norway;Kingdom of Norway;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products,21 +44142,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 672/2014 of 18 June 2014 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of June 2014 under the tariff quota opened by Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 of 26 November 2007 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94 as regards opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for poultrymeat (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of June 2014 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2014 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2014 under Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 June 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 June 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 309, 27.11.2007, p. 47.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.7.2014-30.9.20141 09.4410 0,2312682 09.4411 0,2336463 09.4412 0,2455814 09.4420 0,2695446 09.4422 0,270493 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +36026,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 881/2008 of 9 September 2008 prohibiting fishing for deep sea sharks in Community waters and waters not under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries of V, VI, VII, VIII and IX by vessels flying the flag of Portugal. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2015/2006 of 19 December 2006 fixing for 2007 and 2008 the fishing opportunities for Community fishing vessels for certain deep sea fish stocks (3) lays down quotas for 2007 and 2008.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of, or registered in, the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2008.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated for 2008 to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date stated in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of, or registered in, the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date stated in that Annex. After that date it shall also be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 September 2008.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 28.ANNEXNo 04/DSSMember State PortugalStock DWS/56789-Species Deep Sea SharksArea Community waters and waters not under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries of V, VI, VII, VIII and IXDate 4.8.2008 +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters,21 +2000,"82/312/EEC: Commission Decision of 10 March 1982 concerning the aid granted by the Belgian Government to an industrial and commercial group manufacturing wall coverings (Only the French and Dutch texts are authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 93 (2) thereof,After giving notice, in accordance with the above Article, to the parties concerned to submit their comments,Whereas:I1. By letter dated 26 March 1979, the Belgian Government informed the Commission that, acting in essence under the law of 5 August 1978, it planned to grant aid to an industrial group engaged in the manufacture of wall coverings operating a factory in Genval;The aid consists in the acquisition of a Bfrs 120-million holding in the group and a 10-year Bfrs 20-million loan with a five-year interest-free period. In addition the Belgian Government has granted a Bfrs 140-million State guarantee for loans raised previously by the group;2. By telex of 18 May 1979, the Belgian Government informed the Commission that further scrutiny would be needed and that, for this reason, it requested the Commission to suspend its investigation of the case;3. When instituting the procedure under Article 93 (2) of the EEC Treaty on 4 February 1980, the Commission noted that the Belgian Government had put the aid into effect without complying with the procedure under Article 93 (3) of the Treaty;4. The aid granted by the Belgian Government is the subject of a complaint by a Belgian wall-covering manufacturer and of comments submitted by a Flemish association of housepainters and by an international association of wallpaper manufacturers representing the main EEC manufacturers. These associations claim that the aid granted by the Belgian Government gives rise to distortions of competition;II1. In its reply to the notice served by the Commission under Article 93 (2) of the EEC Treaty, the Belgian Government confirmed on 15 April 1980 that the decision to grant the aid had been taken on 15 February 1979;2. The Belgian Government has pointed out that the aid is designed to help replenish the capital resources of a restructured firm. The aid was granted as an emergency measure;III1. The new capital injection of Bfrs 150;5 million into the production subsidiary in Genval in 1975 was entirely used up by 31 August 1978. At the time the decision to grant the aid was taken, a bankruptcy petition had already been lodged in respect of the subsidiary;2. The production subsidiary in question had suffered serious losses since 1973, with average annual losses in the period 1973 to 1978 being put at Bfrs 138;4 million. It was declared bankrupt on 4 May 1981 by the Tribunal de Commerce of Nivelles;3. The different forms of aid granted by the Belgian Government, including the acquisition of a holding in the group, satisfy the tests of Article 92 (1) of the EEC Treaty since, by relieving the group of certain costs which it would otherwise have had to bear they distort competition and affect trade between Member States;4. There appears to be no real prospect of the Belgian Government recovering in the foreseeable future the capital injected into the firm as aid. The action taken was designed to rescue a group that had been operating at a loss for a number of years. In 1979, the combined balance-sheet situation of the two Belgian subsidiaries belonging to the group showed a deficit of the order of Bfrs 500 million. The State's holding of Bfrs 120 million could not, therefore, be justified by the group's book value;5. A substantial part of the group's production is exported to other Member States, with the result that trade between Member States is affected by the assistance granted by the Belgian Government;IV1. The Belgian Government has not been able to furnish, nor the Commission to detect, any evidence that the aid in question fulfils the conditions which would justify application of one of the derogations provided for in Article 92 (3) of the EEC Treaty. Indeed, the aid granted served merely to bring about a temporary improvement in the recipient firm's financial position without helping to achieve the objectives laid down in Article 92 (3);2. The aid granted by the Belgian Government had the effect of holding back the restructuring of the wall-coverings industry in Belgium. The aid cannot be justified ex post facto through implementation of a solution following on from the bankruptcy of the Belgian production subsidiary. Such a solution cannot constitute compensatory justification for aid already granted, and indeed the Commission could not have considered it to constitute such justification;The procedure which the Commission has initiated against the Belgian Government pursuant to Article 93 (2) is not rendered void by the bankruptcy of the recipient group's production subsidiary. The Commission is under an obligation to pursue the procedure, particularly in order to avoid the continuance in future of practices incompatible with the common market;3. With regard to the derogations laid down in Article 92 (3) (a) and (c) in respect of aid to promote the development of certain regions, it should be borne in mind that the Genval area is not an area where the standard of living is 'abnormally low' or where there is 'serious under-employment' within the meaning of the derogation at (a); as to the derogation at (c), the Belgian Government has not designated the Genval area as a development area;4. Furthermore, with regard to the derogation provided for in Article 92 (3) (b), neither the nature nor the effects of the aid in question enable it to be considered as aid to promote the execution of an important project of common interest or to remedy a serious disturbance in the economy of a Member State. Action to rescue a factory producing wall coverings in an area not designated as a development area does not fulfil these criteria;5. Lastly, with regard to the derogation provided for in Article 92 (3) (c) in respect of 'aid to facilitate the development of certain activities', it should be pointed out that the aid granted by the Belgian Government does not appear to contribute to the development of the sector in question but is liable to affect the conditions of trade to an extent contrary to the common interest;6. There has been a fast, unremitting fall in production in Belgium since 1973, even though the fall in consumption has been much more modest. Under the circumstances, the maintenance of production capacities by way of State aids does not, therefore, appear to help the industry in question adjust to changing market conditions;7. The distortions of competition generated by the aid granted by the Belgian Government are all the more serious in that they contribute to maintaining production capacities in firms that are almost permanently in a precarious financial position. In 1979, the group that received the aid in question recorded a loss for the year as a whole of some Bfrs 200 million. The group was declared bankrupt on 4 May 1981. Nevertheless, production continued in the factory at Genval;8. By resolving firms' financial difficulties in a pragmatic fashion, the Belgian Government runs the risk of accentuating the distortions of competition that are bound to result from the aid granted without, however, making any attempt to devise an industry-wide solution that, at least ultimately, would relieve the State of the need to intervene by granting aid; 9. The Belgian Government had been aware for a considerable time of the difficulties facing the wall-coverings industry in Belgium. The decision to draft a report on the situation in the industry was taken in March 1978. The report was finalized in June 1978 and updated in November of that year. It pinpoints the financial difficulties facing the firm to which the aid was granted. The Belgian Government thus had time to notify the Commission of the aid envisaged, in accordance with the procedure of Article 93 (3) of the Treaty;VIn view of the above facts, the measures taken by the Belgian Government constitute an aid within the meaning of Article 92 (1) of the Treaty. That aid does not satisfy the conditions justifying application of one of the derogations provided for in Article 92 (3) of the Treaty. That part of the aid already given was granted unlawfully and must be repaid by the recipient firm. Any aid approved but not yet granted must be cancelled,. The Kingdom of Belgium shall take the necessary measures to recover, within two months of notification of this Decision, the sums paid over by it in connection with the aid of which the Commission was informed by letters of 26 March 1979 and 15 April 1980. In so far as the aid has not yet been granted, the Belgian Government shall cancel any loans or grants still to be paid over in connection with the said aid. The Kingdom of Belgium shall, within two months from the date of notification of this Decision, inform the Commission of the measures it has taken to ensure that the aid granted does not have consequences leading to distortions of competition in the future. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium.. Done at Brussels, 10 March 1982.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENMember of the Commission +",support policy;granting of a subsidy;credit;credit facility;credit system;restriction on competition;discriminatory trading practice;distortion of competition;illegal trade practice;unfair competition;unfair trade practice;floor coverings;flooring slab;flooring tile;tile;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,21 +44633,"Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/130 of 26 January 2015 authorising laboratories in China to carry out serological tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines (notified under document C(2015) 279) Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Decision 2000/258/EC of 20 March 2000 designating a specific institute responsible for establishing the criteria necessary for standardising the serological tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines (1), and in particular Article 3(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Decision 2000/258/EC designates the Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des aliments (AFSSA) in Nancy, France (integrated since 1 July 2010 into the Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail, ANSES), as the specific institute responsible for establishing the criteria necessary for standardising the serological tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines.(2) That Decision provides that the ANSES is to document the appraisal of laboratories in third countries that have applied to carry out serological tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines.(3) The competent authority of China has submitted an application for approval of the Diagnostic Laboratory for Rabies and Wildlife Associated Zoonoses (DLR) of Changchun Veterinary Research Institute in Changchun and the Laboratory of Epidemiology of the Military Veterinary Research Institute in Changchun, which are supported by a favourable appraisal report established for those laboratories by the ANSES dated 15 September 2014.(4) Those laboratories should therefore be authorised to carry out serological tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines in dogs, cats and ferrets.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,. In accordance with Article 3(2) of Decision 2000/258/EC, the following laboratories are authorised to perform the serological tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines in dogs, cats and ferrets:Diagnostic Laboratory for Rabies and Wildlife Associated Zoonoses (DLR)Changchun Veterinary Research Institute (CVRI)Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS)666 Liuying West Rd,Jingyue Economic Development Zone,Changchun 130122ChinaLaboratory of EpidemiologyMilitary Veterinary Research Institute,Academy of Military Medical Sciences666 Liuying West Rd, Jingyue Economic Development DistrictChangchun 130122China This Decision shall apply from 1 February 2015. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 January 2015.For the CommissionVytenis ANDRIUKAITISMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 79, 30.3.2000, p. 40. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;domestic animal;pet;rabies;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;vaccine;analytical chemistry;centrifuging;chemical analysis;chemical testing;chromatography;conductometry;electrolytic analysis;photometry;volumetric analysis;China;People’s Republic of China,21 +16609,"Council Regulation (EC) No 391/97 of 20 December 1996 laying down, for 1997, certain measures for the conservation and management of fishery resources applicable to vessels flying the flag of Norway. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1) and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Articles 2 and 7 of the Fisheries Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway (2), the Community and Norway have held consultations concerning their mutual fishing rights for 1997 and the management of common biological resources;Whereas, in the course of these consultations, the delegations agreed to recommend to their respective authorities that certain catch quotas for 1997 should be fixed for the vessels of the other party;Whereas the Agreement for 19 December 1966 between Denmark, Norway and Sweden on reciprocal access to fishing in the Skagerrak and Kattegat provides that each party shall grant vessels of the other parties access to its fishing zone in the Skagerrak and part of the Kattegat up to four nautical miles from the baselines;Whereas it is for the Council to lay down the specific conditions under which such catches must be taken;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the control measures provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (3);Whereas Article 3 (2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1381/87 of 20 May 1987, establishing detailed rules concerning the marking and documentation of fishing vessels (4), provides that all vessels with chilled or refrigerated sea-water tanks are to keep on board a document certified by a competent authority and specifying the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres at 10-centimetre intervals;Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1997,. 1. Vessels flying the flag of Norway are hereby authorized until 31 December 1997 to fish for the species listed in Annex I, within the geographical and quantitative limits laid down therein and in accordance with this Regulation, in the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone of the Member States in the North Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat, Baltic Sea and Atlantic Ocean north of 43° 00' N.2. Fishing authorized pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be limited to those parts of the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone lying seawards of 12 nautical miles from the baselines from which the fishing zones of Member States are measured; however, fishing in the Skagerrak will be allowed seawards of four nautical miles from the Danish baselines.3. Fishing in the parts of ICES division III (a) bounded in the west by a line drawn from the Hanstholm lighthouse to the Lindesnes lighthouse and in the south by a line drawn from the Skagen lighthouse to the Tistlarna lighthouse and from there to the nearest point on the Swedish coast shall not be subject to quantitative limitations, with the exception of fishing for mackerel and saithe.4. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, unavoidable by-catches of species for which no quota has been fixed in a given zone shall be permitted within the limits laid down by the conservation measures in force in the zone concerned.5. By-catches, in a given zone, of a species for which a quota is established in that zone shall be counted against the quota concerned. 1. Vessels fishing within the quotas fixed in Article 1 shall comply with the conservation and control measures and all other provisions governing fishing in the zones referred to in that Article.2. The vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall keep a log-book in which the information set out in Annex II shall be entered.3. The vessels referred to in paragraph 1, except for those fishing in ICES division III (a), shall transmit to the Commission, in accordance with the rules laid down in Annex III, the information set out in that Annex.4. Those vessels referred to in paragraph 1 which have chilled or refrigerated sea-water tanks shall keep on board a document certified by a competent authority and indicating the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres at 10-centimetre intervals.5. The registration letters and numbers of the vessels referred to in paragraph 1 must be clearly marked on the bow of each vessel on both sides. 1. When fishing in any ICES division under the quotas fixed in Article 1, vessels exceeding 200 GRT must hold a licence and special fishing permit issued by the Commission on behalf of the Community and must observe the conditions as established by that licence and special fishing permit.Norway shall notify to the Commission the name and characteristics of the vessels for which licences and special fishing permits may be issued.2. The Commission shall issue the fishing licences and special fishing permits referred to in paragraph 1 to all vessels for which a licence and special fishing permit is required by the Norwegian authorities.Requests for amendments to the list of vessels licensed may be made at any time and shall be processed expeditiously.3. When an application for a licence and special fishing permit is submitted to the Commission, the following information must be supplied:(a) name of the vessel;(b) registration number;(c) external identification letters and numbers;(d) port of registration;(e) name and address of the owner or charterer;(f) gross tonnage and overall length;(g) engine power;(h) call sign and radio frequency;(i) intended method of fishing;(j) intended area of fishing;(k) species for which it is intended to fish;(l) period for which a licence is required;4. Each licence and special fishing permit shall be valid for one vessel only. Where two or more vessels are taking part in the same fishing operation, each vessel must be in possession of a licence and special fishing permit.5. Licences and special fishing permits may be cancelled with a view to the issue of new licences and special fishing permits. Such cancellations shall take effect on the day before the date of issue of the new licences and special fishing permits by the Commission. New licences and special fishing permits shall take effect from their date of issue.6. Licences and special fishing permits shall be wholly or partially withdrawn before the date of expiry if the respective quotas fixed in Article 1 have been exhausted.7. Licences and special fishing permits shall be withdrawn in the event of any failure to meet the obligations laid down in this Regulation.8. For a period not exceeding 12 months, no licence and special fishing permit shall be issued for any vessel in respect of which the obligations laid down in this Regulation have not been met.9. The Commission shall submit on behalf of the Community, to Norway, the name and the characteristics of the Norwegian vessels which will not be authorized to fish in the Community's fishing zone for the next month(s), as a consequence of an infringement of Community rules. Fishing within the quotas fixed in Article 1 for blue ling, ling and tusk, shall be permitted provided that use is made of the method commonly known as 'long-lining` in ICES division V (b) and sub-areas VI and VII. The use of trawls and purse seines for the capture of pelagic species shall be prohibited in the Skagerrak from Saturday midnight to Sunday midnight. Vessels authorized to fish on 31 December may continue their fishing activities as from the beginning of the following year, on the basis of this authorization, until the new lists of vessels for the year in question have been approved by the Commission on behalf of the Community. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. BARRETT(1) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ No L 226, 29. 8. 1980, p. 48.(3) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 132, 21. 5. 1987, p. 9.ANNEX INorwegian catch quotas for 1997>TABLE>ANNEX IIWhen fishing within the 200-nautical-mile zone off the coasts of the Member States of the Community which is covered by Community rules on fisheries, the following details are to be entered in the logbook immediately after the following events:1. After each haul:1.1. the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species caught;1.2. the date and the time of the haul;1.3. the geographical position in which the catches were made;1.4. the fishing method used.2. After each transhipment to or from another vessel:2.1. the indication 'received from` or 'transferred to`;2.2. the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species transhipped;2.3. the name, external identification letters and numbers of the vessel to or from which the transhipment occurred.3. After each landing in a port of the Community:3.1. name of the port;3.2. the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species landed.4. After each transmission of information to the European Commission:4.1. date and time of the transmission;4.2. type of message: IN, OUT, ICES, WKL or 2 WKL;4.3. in the case of radio transmission: name of the radio station.ANNEX III1. The information to be transmitted to the European Commission and the timetable for its transmission are as follows:1.1. On each occasion the vessel enters the 200-nautical-mile zone off the coasts of the Member States of the Community which is covered by Community rules on fisheries:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms) of each species of fish in the hold;(c) the date and ICES division within which the master intends to commence fishing.Where the fishing operations necessitate more than one entry into the zones referred to under 1.1 on a given day, one communication shall suffice on first entry.1.2. On each occasion the vessel leaves the zone referred to under 1.1:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species of fish in the hold;(c) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(d) the ICES division in which the catches were taken;(e) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species transferred to and/or from other vessels since the vessel entered the zone and the identification of the vessel to which the transfer was made;(f) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species landed in a port of the Community since the vessel entered the zone.Where the fishing operations necessitate more than one entry into the zones referred to under 1.1 on a given day, one single communication on the last exit will be sufficient.1.3. At three-day intervals, commencing on the third day after the vessel first enters the zones referred to under 1.1 when fishing for herring and mackerel, and at weekly intervals, commencing on the seventh day after the vessel first enters the zones referred to under 1.1 when fishing for all species other than herring and mackerel:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(c) the ICES division in which the catches were made.1.4. On each occasion the vessel moves from one ICES division to another:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(c) the ICES division in which the catches have been taken.1.5. (a) The name, call sign, external identification letters and numbers of the vessel and the name of its master;(b) the licence number if the vessel is under licence;(c) the serial number of the message for the voyage concerned;(d) identification of the type of message;(e) the date, the time and the geographical position of the vessel.2.1. The information specified under point 1 shall be transmitted to the European Commission in Brussels (telex: 24189 FISEU-B) via one of the radio stations listed under point 3 below and in the form specified under point 4.2.2. If it is impossible for reasons of force majeure for the message to be transmitted by the vessel, it may be transmitted on the vessel's behalf by another vessel.3. >TABLE>4. Form of the communicationsThe information specified under point 1 shall contain the following particulars, which shall be given in the following order:- name of vessel,- call sign,- external identification letters and numbers,- serial number of the message for the voyage in question,- indication of the type of message according to the following code:- message when entering one of the zones referred to under 1.1: 'IN`,- message when leaving one of the zones referred to under 1.1: 'OUT`,- message when moving from one ICES division to another: 'ICES`,- weekly message: 'WKL`- three-day message: '2 WKL`,- the date, the time and the geographical position,- the ICES divisions/subareas in which fishing is expected to commence,- the date on which fishing is expected to commence,- the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species of fish in the hold using the code mentioned in point 5,- the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species of fish caught since the previous transmission using the code mentioned in point 5,- the ICES divisions/subareas in which the catches were made,- the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species transferred to and/or from other vessels since the previous transmission,- the name and call sign of the vessel to and/or from which the transfer was made,- the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species landed in a port of the Community since the previous transmission,- the name of the master.5. The code to be used to indicate the species on board as mentioned in 4 above:PRA - Northern deep-water prawn (Pandalus borealis)HKE - Hake (Merluccius merluccius)GHL - Greenland halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides)COD - Cod (Gadus morhua)HAD - Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)HAL - Halibut (Hippoglossus hipploglossus)MAC - Mackerel (Scomber scombrus)HOM - Horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus)RNG - Round-nose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris)POK - Saithe (Pollachius virens)WHG - Whiting (Merlangus merlangus)HER - Herring (Clupea harengus)SAN - Sand eel (Ammodytes spp.)SPR - Sprat (Sprattus sprattus)PLE - Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa)NOP - Norway pout (Trisopterus esmarkii)LIN - Ling (Molva molva)PEZ - Shrimp (Panaeidae)ANE - Anchovy (Engraulis encrasicholus)RED - Redfish (Sebastes spp.)PLA - American plaice (Hippoglossoides platessoides)SQX - Squid (Illex spp.)YEL - Yellowtail flounder (Limanda ferruginea)WHB - Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou)TUN - Tuna (Thunnidae)BLI - Blue ling (Molva dypterygia)USK - Tusk (Brosme brosme)DGS - Dogfish (Squalus acanthias)BSK - Basking shark (Cetorinhus maximus)POR - Porbeagle (Lamma nasus)SQC - Common squid (Loligo spp.)POA - Atlantic pomfret (Brama brama)PIL - Sardine (Sardina pilchardus)CSH - Common shrimp (Crangon crangon)LEZ - Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.)MNZ - Angler/monk (Lophius spp.)NEP - Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus)POL - Pollack (Pollachius pollachius)ARG - Argentine (Argentina sphyraena)OTH - Other. +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Norway;Kingdom of Norway;ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches,21 +6670,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2598/88 of 17 August 1988 laying down detailed rules for implementing the system of aid for the use of concentrated grape must for the manufacture in the United Kingdom and Ireland of certain products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2253/88 (2), and in particular Articles 46 (5) and 81 thereof,Whereas, under the second and third indents of the first subparagraph of Article 46 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 an aid system was introduced for the use of grape musts and concentrated grape musts produced in wine-growing zones C III (a) and C III (b) for the preparation in the United Kingdom and Ireland of certain products, falling within CN code 2206 and for the use of concentrated grape musts produced in the Community for the manufacture of certain products marketed in the United Kingdom and in Ireland with instructions for obtaining from them a beverage in imitation of wine;Whereas the products falling within CN code 2206 referred to in the second indent of the first subparagraph of Article 46 (1) of the abovementioned Regulation are at the moment produced exclusively from concentrated grape must; whereas, at present, aid should therefore be fixed for the use of concentrated grape must alone;Whereas implementation of the aid system requires administrative arrangements for checking both the origin of the products for which aid is given and the use to which they are put;Whereas, to ensure that the aid system and the controls operate properly, operators concerned must be required to submit written applications giving the information necessary to identify the product and enable the operations to be checked;Whereas, so that the aid system can have an appreciable effect on the quantity of Community products used, a minimum quantity for which applications may be submitted should be fixed;Whereas it should also be stated that aid will be granted only for products having the minimum quality characteristics required for use for the purposes indicated in the second and third indents of the first subparagraph of Article 46 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87;Whereas, to enable the competent authorities of the Member States to carry out the necessary checks, obligations on operators in regard to the keeping of stock records should be laid down in addition to the provisions of Title II of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1153/75 (3) as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 418/86 (4);Whereas it should be laid down that entitlement to aid is established at the moment when the processing operations are completed; whereas, to allow for technical losses, the quantity actually used should be allowed to be up to 10 % less than that shown in the application;Whereas for technical reasons operators lay in their stocks a long time before manufacturing the marketed products; whereas arrangements should accordingly be made to enable advance payment of the aid to be made to operators, the competent authorities being guaranteed by an appropriate security against the risk of incorrect payment; whereas the period within which advance payment is to be made and the procedure for release of the security should be specified;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. This Regulation lays down the detailed rules for implementing the second indent of Article 46 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87. The aid shall be granted:- to manufacturers, hereinafter referred to as 'manufacturers', who use concentrated grape must made entirely from grapes produced within wine-growing zones C III (a) and C III (b) for the manufacture in the United Kingdom and Ireland, of products fallingwithin CN code 2206 for which, by virtue of the first subparagraph of Article 72 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87, the use of composite names including the word 'wine' may be permitted by those Member States,- to processors, hereinafter referred to as 'processors' who use concentrated grape must made entirely from grapes produced within the Community as the main component in a range of products marketed in the United Kingdom and Ireland by the said processors, with clear instructions enabling the consumer to obtain therefrom a beverage in imitation of wine. 1. Manufacturers or processors who wish to qualify for the aid provided for in Article 1 shall submit a written application, between 1 September and 31 August of the wine year in question, to the competent authority of the Member State in which the concentrated grape must is employed.The application must be made at least seven working days before the manufacturing operations begin.However, the period of seven working days may be shortened provided the competent authority authorizes this in writing.2. The application for aid shall show:(a) the name or business name and the address of the manufacturer or processor;(b) the wine-growing zone from which the concentrated grape must comes, as defined in Annex IV to Regulation (EEC) No 822/87;(c) the following technical particulars:- the place of storage,- the place where the operations referred to in Article 1 are carried out,- the quantity (in kilograms and, if the concentrated grape must referred to in the second indent of Article 1 is put up in containers with contents not exceeding 5 kilograms, the number of containers),- the density,- the prices paid.The Member States may require further particulars for the purposes of identifying the concentrated grape must.3. A copy of the accompanying document(s) covering transport of the concentrated grape must to the manufacturer's or processor's plant, drawn up by the competent authority of the Member State, shall be attached to the application for aid. In that case, the Member States may not make use of the provisions of the second subparagraph of Article 4 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1153/75.The wine-growing zone where the fresh grapes employed were harvested shall be entered in column 15 of the document. 1. Applications for aid shall cover a minimum quantity of 50 kilograms of concentrated grape must.2. The concentrated grape must in respect of which aid is applied for must be of sound, fair and merchantable quality and suitable for use for the purposes listed in Article 1. Manufacturers or processor shall be bound to use, for the purposes referred to in Article 1, the total quantity of the concentrated grape must in respect of which an aid application has been made. A shortfall of 10 % of the quantity of concentrated grape must stated in the application shall be tolerated. Manufacturers or processor shall keep stock records in accordance with the provisions of Title II of Regulation (EEC) No 1153/75, showing in particular:- the consignments of concentrated grape must purchased and brought each day into his plant, together with the particulars indicated in Article 2 (2) (b) and (c) and the name and address of the seller(s),- the quantities of concentrated grape must used each day for the purposes listed in Article 1,- the consignments of finished products listed in Article 1 obtained and dispatched each day from his plant, together with the name and address of the consignee(s). Manufacturers or processor shall inform the competent authority in writing, within one month, of the date when all the concentrated grape must covered by an application for aid has been used for the purposes listed in Article 1 allowing for the shortfall provided for in Article 5. 1. Entitlement to the aid shall be acquired at the moment when the concentrated grape must has been used for the purposes indicated in Article 1.2. The amount of aid shall be that applicable for the wine year during which it was applied for. 1. The competent authority shall pay the aid for the quantity of concentrated grape must actually used not later than three months after receipt of the information indicated in Article 6.2. Manufacturers and processors as referred to in Article 1 may apply for advance payment of an amount equal to the aid provided they have lodged a security for 110 % of the said amount in favour of the competent authority. 3. The advance payment referred to in paragraph 2 shall be paid within three months of the security being lodged provided that evidence that the concentrated grape must has been paid for is provided.4. When the information referred to in Article 6 has been received by the competent authority, the security mentioned in paragraph 2 shall be released in whole or in part. 1. Except in cases of force majeure, the aid shall not be payable if manufacturers or processor do not fulfil the requirement set out in Article 5.2. Except in cases of force majeure, if manufacturers or processors do not comply with any of the requirements of this Regulation other than those referred to in Article 4, the aid payable shall be reduced by an amount to be fixed by the competent authority depending on the seriousness of the infringement.3. In cases of force majeure, the competent authority shall determine the measures which it deems necessary having regard to the circumstances invoked.4. The Member States shall inform the Commission of cases in which paragraph 2 has been applied, and of how requests for recourse to the force majeure clause have been dealt with. 01. The Member States concerned shall take all measures necessary for the application of this Regulation and, in particular, measures to ascertain the identity of the concentrated grape must in respect of which an application for aid is made and measures to prevent its being put to improper use.2. To that end the competent authority shall:- carry out a verification in the manufacturers' or processors' plant which shall consist of at least a spot check,- inspect each manufacturer's or processor's stock records as referred to in Article 5. 1The Member States concerned shall notify the Commission, before the 20th of each month, in respect of the preceding month, and for each intended use referred to in Article 1, of:(a) the quantities of concentrated grape must in respect of which an application for aid has been made, with a breakdown to show the wine-growing zone from which they have come;(b) the quantities of concentrated grape must in respect of which aid has been granted with a breakdown to show the wine-growing zone from which they have come;(c) the prices to be paid by manufacturers and processors for the concentrated grape must. 2The Member States concerned shall designate a competent authority to be responsible for applying this Regulation, and shall notify the Commission without delay of its name and address. 3The provisions of this Regulation shall not apply to Portugal. 4This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 September 1988.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 August 1988.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 198, 26. 7. 1988, p. 35.(3) OJ No L 113, 1. 5. 1975, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 48, 26. 2. 1986, p. 8. +",Ireland;Eire;Southern Ireland;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +1764,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2270/94 of 20 September 1994 on the issuing of licences for traditional imports of bananas originating in the ACP States for the fourth quarter of 1994. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), amended by Regulation (EC) No 3518/93 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 of 10 June 1993 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1299/94 (4), and in particularArticle 16(1) and (2) thereof,Whereas Article 16 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 provides that where the quantities of bananas originating in one and the same ACP State listed in the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 for which import licences are applied for exceed the indicative quantity fixed for the period in question, the Commission is to set a single reduction percentage to all licence applications mentioning that country of origin;Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 2161/94 (5) fixes quantities for imports of bananas into the Community for the fourth quarter of 1994 for imports originating in the ACP States under the traditional quantities imported;Whereas, for Cameroon, the quantities requested for traditional imports of ACP bananas during the second quarter of 1994 are higher than the quantities fixed by Regulation (EC) No 2161/94; whereas, as a result, a single reduction percentage should be fixed for each application indicating this country or origin pursuant to Article 16 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93;Whereas this Regulation should take effect without delay in order to allow licences to be issued as quickly as possible,. For the fourth quarter of 1994, as regards licence applications for traditional imports of bananas originating in the ACP States, import licences shall be issued:- for the quantity indicated in the licence application, multiplied by a reduction coefficient of 0,598944 for applications indicating the origin Cameroon,- in the case of applications indicating other origins, for the quantities indicated in the application. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 September 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 320, 22. 12. 1993, p. 15.(3) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) OJ No L 141, 4. 6. 1994, p. 38.(5) OJ No L 230, 3. 9. 1994, p. 1. +",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;ACP countries,21 +310,"83/460/EEC: Commission Decision of 4 July 1983 laying down, for the purposes of the survey on the structure of agricultural holdings for 1983, the Community outline of a schedule of tables, the standard code and rules for the transcription on to magnetic tape of the data contained in those tables. ,HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ,HAVING REGARD TO COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 449/82 OF 15 FEBRUARY 1982 ON THE ORGANIZATION OF A SURVEY ON THE STRUCTURE OF AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS FOR 1983 ( 1 ) , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 6 THEREOF ,WHEREAS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 6 ( 1 ) ( A ) OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 449/82 MEMBER STATES ARE TO SET OUT THE RESULTS OF THE SURVEY IN THE FORM OF A SCHEDULE OF TABLES DRAWN UP IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMMUNITY OUTLINE ; WHEREAS THIS OUTLINE IS TO BE DRAWN UP IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMMUNITY OUTLINE ; WHEREAS THIS OUTLINE IS TO BE DRAWN UP IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURE LAID DOWN IN ARTICLE 10 OF THE SAID REGULATION ;WHEREAS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 6 ( 1 ) ( C ) OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 449/82 THE MEMBER STATES ARE TO TRANSCRIBE THE RESULTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 6 ( 1 ) ( A ) AND ( B ) OF THE SAID REGULATION ON TO MAGNETIC TAPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PROGRAMME OF WHICH IS STANDARD FOR ALL MEMBER STATES ; WHEREAS THE METHOD AND PROGRAMME OF TRANSCRIPTION ARE TO BE DRAWN UP IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURE LAID DOWN IN ARTICLE 10 OF THE SAID REGULATION ;WHEREAS THE MEASURES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS DECISION ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPINION OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE FOR AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS ,. THE COMMUNITY OUTLINE OF THE SCHEDULE OF TABLES FOR THE SURVEY ON THE STRUCTURE OF AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS FOR 1983 IS SET OUT IN ANNEX 1 . THE STANDARD CODE AND THE METHOD OF TRANSCRIPTION ON TO MAGNETIC TAPE OF THE RESULTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 6 ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 449/82 ARE SET OUT IN ANNEXES 2 , 3 AND 4 . THIS DECISION IS ADDRESSED TO THE MEMBER STATES .. DONE AT BRUSSELS , 4 JULY 1983 .FOR THE COMMISSIONRICHARD BURKEMEMBER OF THE COMMISSIONANNEXES : SEE OJ NO L 251 OF 12 . 9 . 1983 . +",agricultural statistics;agricultural structure;agrarian structure;farm structure;structure of agricultural production;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;magnetic medium;blank cassette;floppy disc;magnetic disc;magnetic tape;area of holding;acreage;size of holding;disclosure of information;information disclosure,21 +42700,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 693/2013 of 19 July 2013 on the issue of import licences and the allocation of import rights for applications lodged during the first seven days of July 2013 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 (3) opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products originating in Brazil, Thailand and other third countries.(2) The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of July 2013 in respect of Groups Nos 1, 2, 4A, 6A, 7 and 8 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2013 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested.(3) The applications for import rights lodged during the first seven days of July 2013 in respect of Group No 5A for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2013 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import rights may be allocated should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. 1.   The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2013 in respect of Groups Nos 1, 2, 4A, 6A, 7 and 8, shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex hereto.2.   The quantities for which import rights applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2013 in respect of Group No 5A, shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficient set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 20 July 2013.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 July 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 142, 5.6.2007, p. 3.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.10.2013 to 31.12.20131 09.4211 0,5335754A 09.4214 0,82420309.4251 1,17067209.4252 4,9413276A 09.4216 0,55331509.4260 2,617807Group No Order No Allocation coefficient for import rights applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.10.2013 to 31.12.20135A 09.4215 0,70756809.4254 0,94777909.4255 10,752722 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +509,"75/100/EEC: Commission Decision of 20 January 1975 on the reform of agricultural structures to be effected in Ireland in implementation of Directives No 72/159/EEC and No 72/160/EEC (Only the English text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community;Having regard to Council Directive No 72/159/EEC (1) of 17 April 1972 on the modernization of farms, and in particular Article 18 (3) thereof;Having regard to Council Directive No 72/160/EEC (2) of 17 April 1972 concerning measures to encourage the cessation of farming and the reallocation of utilized agricultural area for the purposes of structural improvement, and in particular Article 9 (3) thereof;Whereas on 19 June and 18 September 1974 the Government of Ireland, acting in pursuance of Article 17 (4) of Directive No 72/159/EEC and of Article 8 (4) of Directive No 72/160/EEC, notified the following provisions: - the farm modernization scheme of 1 February 1974;- the European Communities (retirement of farmers) Regulations 1974, of 30 April 1974;Whereas under Article 18 (3) of Directive No 72/159/EEC and Article 9 (3) of Directive No 72/160/EEC the Commission must decide whether, having regard to the objectives of the Directives in question and to the need for a proper connection between the various measures, the regulations and administrative provisions notified comply with those Directives and thus satisfy the conditions for financial contribution to common measures within the meaning of Article 15 of Directive No 72/159/EEC and Article 6 of Directive No 72/160/EEC;Whereas the basic aim of Directive No 72/159/EEC is to encourage the formation and development of farms which are capable, through the use of national methods of production, of affording persons employed on them a fair income comparable with that from non-agricultural occupations and satisfactory working conditions;Whereas to that end Directive No 72/159/EEC requires the Member States to introduce a system of selective incentives for farmers who can prove, by means of the development plan they submit, that upon completion of the plan their farm will attain in respect of at least one man-work unit a level of earned income from agriculture comparable to that received for non-agricultural work;Whereas the measures provided for in the abovementioned farm modernization scheme in respect of farms which submit a development plan and the measures in respect of all other farms are consistent with the aim of Directive No 72/159/EEC as set out above;Whereas, however, under Articles 9 (2) and 14 (3) of Directive No 72/159/EEC incentives to investment in pig farming are subject to the condition that total investment does not exceed 40 000 units of account ; whereas this condition applies also in respect of joint investment by two or more farmers and of investment by other than natural persons ; whereas Article 15 (f) of the farm modernization scheme, however, merely stipulates that only 40 000 units of account of an investment is eligible for aid;Whereas the measures provided for in the farm modernization scheme can therefore be declared to conform with Directive No 72/159/EEC only if Article 15 (f) of that scheme is so amended as to comply with Articles 9 (2) and 14 (3) of Directive No 72/159/EEC ; whereas it appears appropriate to set 31 December 1974 as a deadline for this purpose;Whereas the basic aim of Directive No 72/160/EEC is to make sufficient vacant land available for the creation of farms of appropriate size and structure as specified in Article 4 of Council Directive No 72/159/EEC on the modernization of farms; (1)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 9. Whereas in order to achieve this aim the Member States are therefore required: - under Article 2 (1) (a) of Directive No 72/160/EEC, to grant annuities to farmers aged between 55 and 65 practising farming as their main occupation who leave agriculture;- under Article 2 (1) (b) of Directive No 72/160/EEC, to grant to farmers a premium, which is not to be eligible for assistance and is to be calculated by reference to the utilized agricultural area released;- under Article 2 (1) (c) of Directive No 72/160/EEC, to grant annuities to permanent hired or family workers aged between 55 and 65 who are employed on farms on which the farmer benefits from any measure provided for in Article 2 (1) (a) or (b) of the Directive;Whereas the grant of an annuity or premium is subject to the condition that the recipient cease working in agriculture and, where the recipient is a farmer, that he either sell or lease at least 85 % of his land to farms which are undergoing modernization pursuant to Directive No 72/159/EEC, withdraw it from agricultural use or sell or lease it to a land agency for reallocation as aforesaid;Whereas Member States may, on the ground of the age and/or means of the prospective beneficiary, vary the amount of an annuity or premium or refuse to grant the same ; whereas they may reduce the annuity granted to permanent hired or family workers by the amount of any unemployment benefit which the recipient receives;Whereas the abovementioned Regulations of 30 April 1974 are in conformity with Directive No 72/160/EEC;Whereas the EAGGF Committee has been consulted on the financial aspects;Whereas the provisions of this Decision are in accordance with the Opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure,. 1. The farm modernization scheme of 1 February 1974 as notified by the Government of Ireland satisfies the conditions for financial contribution from the Community to common measures as referred to in Article 15 of Directive No 72/159/EEC.2. The European Communities (retirement of farmers) Regulations 1974, of 30 April 1974 as notified by the Government of Ireland satisfy the conditions for financial contribution from the Community to common measures as referred to in Article 6 of Directive No 72/160/EEC. Financial contribution by the Community shall relate to expenditure eligible for assistance incurred in respect of aids granted under Decisions taken on or after 1 February 1974. Application of the preceding Articles shall be subject to the condition that before 31 December 1974 Article 15 (f) of the farm modernization scheme be amended so as to conform with Articles 9 (2) and 14 (3) of Directive No 72/159/EEC. This Decision is addressed to Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 20 January 1975.For the CommissionThe PresidentFrançois-Xavier ORTOLI +",Ireland;Eire;Southern Ireland;farm modernisation;farm development;farm modernization;modernisation of agricultural structures;modernisation of farming;agrarian reform;agricultural reform;reform of agricultural structures;cessation of farming;cessation of agricultural production;farm closure;farmer's retirement annuity;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid;EAGGF Guidance Section;EAGGF Guidance Section aid,21 +2278,"98/412/EC: Commission Decision of 26 June 1998 repealing Decision 97/216/EC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the Netherlands (notified under document number C(1998) 1780) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2) and, in particular, Article 10(4) thereof,Whereas outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in the Netherlands;Whereas the Netherlands have taken measures within the framework of Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980, introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (3), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden;Whereas, as a result of the disease situation the Commission adopted Decision 97/216/EC of 26 March 1997 (4), concerning protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the Netherlands and repealing Commission Decision 97/122/EC;Whereas Decision 97/216/EC was amended by Decision 98/226/EC (5), that was amended by Decision 98/338/EC (6);Whereas Dutch Authorities have informed the Standing Veterinary Committee of the measures adopted in the Netherlands to improve the control of movements of pigs;Whereas, as a result of the favourable evolution of the disease, it is necessary to repeal Decision 97/216/EC;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Commission Decision 97/216/EC is hereby repealed. The Member States shall amend the measures they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 June 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.(2) OJ L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.(3) OJ L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 11.(4) OJ L 87, 2. 4. 1997, p. 24.(5) OJ L 85, 20. 3. 1998, p. 34.(6) OJ L 148, 19. 5. 1998, p. 41. +",veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;health certificate,21 +2370,"98/179/EC: Commission Decision of 23 February 1998 laying down detailed rules on official sampling for the monitoring of certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April 1996 on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products and repealing Directives 85/358/EEC and 86/469/EEC and Decisions 89/187/EEC and 91/664/EEC (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 15(1) thereof,Whereas the procedures set up by the competent authorities of the Member States responsible for sampling and treatment of samples until they reach the laboratory responsible for analysis have a direct and immediate bearing on the presence of illegal substances in samples and the possibilities for detecting the residues of certain substances; whereas such procedures are therefore an important stage in the residue monitoring plan;Whereas in order to improve the effectiveness of the monitoring plans implemented each year by the Member States for the detection of certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products, and in order to ensure the comparability of the results obtained, detailed rules for sampling should be laid down and harmonised;Whereas samples must be taken in accordance with Annexes III and IV to the abovementioned Directive; whereas, in this respect, the targeting criteria for sampling must also be specified;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The detailed rules for official sampling, including the targeting criteria, are set out in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 February 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 125, 23. 5. 1996, p. 10.ANNEXRules for official sampling procedures and official sample treatment1. Responsibilities1.1. InspectorOfficial inspectors shall be designated by the competent authority for taking, registering, preparing and organising the transport of the official control samples under appropriate condition.1.2. Approved laboratoriesThe analysis of the samples shall be carried out exclusively by the laboratories approved for official residue control by the competent authority.Participation in an internationally recognised external quality control assessment and accreditation scheme is required for authorised laboratories. The accreditations must be obtained before 1 January 2002.These laboratories must prove their competence by regularly and successfully participating in adequate proficiency testing schemes recognised or organised by the national or community reference laboratories.2. Sampling2.1. Fundamental aspectsWhenever official samples are taken, sampling must be unforeseen, unexpected and effected at no fixed time and on no particular day of the week - the Member States must take all the precautions necessary to ensure that the element of surprise in the checks is constantly maintained.Sampling shall be carried out in variable intervals spread over the whole year at the establishments mentioned in paragraph 1 of Annex III of Council Directive 96/23/EC (1). In this context it has to be considered that a number of substances is administered only in particular seasons.Without prejudice of the regulations of the residue control plan, other available information shall be taken into consideration when choosing the samples, e.g. the use of presently unknown substances, diseases suddenly appearing in particular regions, indications of fraudulent activities etc.2.2. Sampling strategyThe residue control plan is aimed at:(a) detecting all illegal treatment, as defined in Article 2(b) of Directive 96/23/EC;(b) controlling the compliance with the MRLs for residues of veterinary drugs fixed in Annex I and III of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 (2) and the maximum levels of pesticides fixed in in Annex II of Council Directive 86/363/EEC (3) or national regulations on environmental contaminants;(c) surveying and revealing the reasons for residue in food of animal origin;2.3. Collection of the samples2.3.1. Definitions2.3.1.1. Targeted sampleTargeted sample is a sample which is taken in accordance with the sampling strategy as defined in 2.2 above.2.3.1.2. Suspect sampleSuspect sample is a sample which is taken:- as a consequence of positive results of sample taken in accordance with the requirements of Article 5 of Directive 96/23/EC,- as a consequence of Article 11,- as the requirements of Article 24.2.3.1.3. Random sampleA random sample is a sample which is taken under statistical consideration to provide representative data.2.3.2. On farm targeted sampling2.3.2.1. Criteria for the selection of targeted sampleFarms for on farm sampling can be chosen using local knowledge or any other relevant information such as type of fattening system, breed and sex of animal. The inspector then makes an assessment of all the stock on the farm to select those animals to be sampled. In making this assessment the following criteria should be applied inter alia:- indication of use of pharmacological active substances,- secondary sexual characteristics,- behavioural changes,- the same level of development in a group of animals of different breed/categories,- animals with good conformation and little fat.2.3.2.2. Type of targeted sample to be collectedFor the detection of pharmacological active substances the corresponding suitable samples are taken according to the provisions in the residue control plan.2.3.3. Targeted sampling at primary processing establishments2.3.3.1. Criteria for the selectionIn making their assessment on the animal carcases and/or the animal products to be sampled the inspector should apply the following criteria inter alia:- sex, age, species, and farming system,- information about the producer,- indication of use of pharmacological active substances,- common practice with regards to the administration of particular pharmacological active substances in the respective farm production system.When taking the samples, efforts should be made to avoid multiple sampling from one producer.2.3.3.2. Type of samples collectedFor the detection of pharmacological active substances the corresponding suitable samples are taken according to the provisions in the residue control plan.2.4. Sample quantityThe minimum sample quantities must be defined in the national residue control plan. It must be sufficient to enable the approved laboratories to carry out the analytical procedures necessary to complete the screening and the confirmatory analyses.2.5. Division into sub-samplesUnless technically impossible or not required by national legislation, each sample must be divided into at least two equivalent sub-samples each allowing the complete analytical procedure. The subdivision can take place at the sampling location or in the laboratory.2.6. Samples containersSamples must be collected in suitable containers to maintain sample integrity and traceability. In particular, containers must prevent substitution, cross-contamination and degradation. The containers must be officially sealed.2.7. Sampling reportA report shall be produced after each sampling procedure.The inspector collects at least the following data in the sampling report:- address of the competent authorities,- name of the inspector or identification code,- official code number of the sample,- sampling date,- name and address of the owner or the person having charge of the animals or the animal products,- name and address of the animal's farm of origin (when sampling on farm),- registration number of the establishment-slaughterhouse number,- animal or product identification,- animal species,- sample matrix,- medication within the last four weeks before sampling (when sampling on farm),- substance or substance groups for examination,- particular remarks.Copies of the report are to be foreseen depending on the sampling procedure. The sampling report and its copies shall be signed at least by the inspector: in case of on-farm sampling, the farmer or his deputy may be invited to sign the original sampling report.The original of the sampling report remains at the competent authority, which has to guarantee that unauthorised persons cannot access this original report.If necessary, the farmer or the owner of the establishment may be informed of the sampling undertaken.2.8. Laboratory reportThe laboratory report established by the competent authorities contains at least the following information:- address of the competent authorities,- name of inspector of identification code,- official code number of the sample,- sampling date,- animal species,- sample matrix,- substances or substance groups for examination,- particular remarks.This report is handed over to the routine laboratory together with the samples.2.9. Transport and storageResidue control plans shall specify the suitable storage and transport conditions for each analyte/matrix combination to ensure analyte stability and sample integrity. Specific attention must be paid to transport boxes, temperature and delivery times to the responsible laboratory.In case of any non-compliance with the requirements of the control plan the laboratory shall inform the competent authority without delay.(1) OJ L 125, 23. 5. 1996, p. 10.(2) OJ L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 1.(3) OJ L 221, 7. 8. 1989, p. 43. +",health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;live animal;animal on the hoof;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;waste;refuse;residue;health risk;danger of sickness,21 +44346,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 986/2014 of 18 September 2014 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of September 2014 under the tariff quota opened by Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 of 26 November 2007 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94 as regards opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for poultrymeat (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of September 2014 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2014 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2014 under Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 September 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 September 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 309, 27.11.2007, p. 47.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.10.2014-31.12.20141 09.4410 0,2403272 09.4411 0,2437293 09.4412 0,2687794 09.4420 0,9036746 09.4422 0,973717 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +9335,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1666/91 of 14 June 1991 fixing for the 1991 marketing year the maximum levels of the withdrawal prices for tomatoes grown under glass. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1603/91 (2), and in particular the last subparagraph of Article 18 (1) thereof,Whereas the market in tomatoes grown under glass has different characteristics from those of the market in open-grown tomatoes; whereas tomatoes grown under glass are mainly 'Extra' class and class I products, the prices for which are considerably higher than those for open-grown products;Whereas, in order to provide more effective support for the market in tomatoes grown under glass, producers' organizations or associations of such organizations should be allowed to fix their withdrawal price at a level higher than the Community withdrawal price; whereas, in accordance with the last subparagraph of Article 18 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72, it appears that the maximum level of the withdrawal price for these products in the Community of Ten can justifiably be fixed by applying, to the prices fixed for the 1990 marketing year, a variation of the same order as that applied by the Council when fixing the basic prices and buying-in prices for tomatoes for the 1991 marketing year;Whereas a maximum withdrawal price must be fixed for Spain and Portugal for tomatoes grown under glass for the 1991 marketing year; whereas this maximum price can justifiably be fixed at 64,4 % and 82,1 % respectively, of the maximum price applicable in the Community of Ten to produce a difference equal to that existing between the basic and buying-in prices applicable in the Community of Ten and those applicable in Spain and Portugal for the 1991 marketing year;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. For the 1991 marketing year, producers' organizations or associations of such organizations may fix withdrawal prices, not exceeding the following maxima, in ecus per 100 kilograms net, for tomatoes grown under glass:Communityof Ten Spain Portugal June (17 to 20)(21 to 30) 30,2127,79 19,4617,90 24,8022,82 July (1 to 10)(11 to 20)(21 to 31) 26,0224,3722,59 16,7615,6914,55 21,3620,0118,55 August 22,59 14,55 18,55 September 22,59 14,55 18,55 October 22,59 14,55 18,55 November 22,59 14,55 18,55 The producers' organizations shall supply the following information to the national authorities, who shall communicate it to the Commission:- the period during which withdrawal prices are applicable,- the levels of withdrawal prices proposed and of those applied. This Regulation shall enter into force on 17 June 1991. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 June 1991. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 149, 14. 6. 1991, p. 12. +",producer group;producers' organisation;fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;withdrawal price;glasshouse cultivation;crops under glass;glasshouse crops;greenhouse crops,21 +4343,"86/516/EEC: Commission Decision of 20 October 1986 amending Decision 86/448/EEC on certain protective measures against foot-and-mouth disease in Italy. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3768/85 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 72/461/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in fresh meat (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3768/85, and in particular Article 8 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 80/215/EEC of 22 January 1980 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in meat products (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3768/85, and in particular Article 7, thereof,Whereas an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has occurred in Italy; whereas that outbreak is such as to constitute a danger to the livestock of the other Member States, owing to the large volume of trade both in animals and fresh meat and in certain meat-based products;Whereas, following that outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, the Commission adopted several Decisions, particularly 86/448/EEC of 4 September 1986 on certain protective measures against foot-and-mouth disease in Italy (5);Whereas, having regard to the development of the situation, it is possible to permit intra-Community trade in meat obtained before the appearance of an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the restricted part of the territory, as well as in meat-based products prepared from such meat in parts of the territory that are not the subject of restrictions;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Commission Decision 86/448/EEC is modified as follows:1. The following is added at the end of Article 2, paragraph 2:'This prohibition does not apply to meat obtained one month before the confirmation of the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.'2. In Article 2, paragraph 3, the following is added after the date of '4 September 1986':'as amended by the Decision of 20 October 1986.'3. The following is added at the end of Article 3, paragraph 1:'This prohibition does not apply to meat-based products:- prepared one month before the confirmation of the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease,- prepared in parts of the territory which are not subject to restrictions using meat obtained one month before the confirmation of the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease from parts of the territory which become the subject of restrictions.'4. In Article 3, paragraph 3, the following is added after the date of '4 September 1986':'as amended by the Decision of 20 October 1986.' The Member States shall amend the measures which they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision three days after its notification. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 October 1986.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.(2) OJ No L 362, 31. 12. 1985, p. 8.(3) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 24.(4) OJ No L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 4.(5) OJ No L 259, 11. 9. 1986, p. 34. +",Italy;Italian Republic;farm animal;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;fresh meat;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade;foot-and-mouth disease,21 +34758,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1321/2007 of 12 November 2007 laying down implementing rules for the integration into a central repository of information on civil aviation occurrences exchanged in accordance with Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2003 on occurrence reporting in civil aviation (1), and in particular Article 6(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 2003/42/EC requires national occurrence reporting systems to be established, in order to ensure that relevant information on air safety is reported, collected, evaluated, processed and stored in national databases.(2) Member States should participate in an exchange of safety-relevant information and the Commission should facilitate the exchange of such information with the only objective of preventing aviation accidents and incidents, excluding as a consequence the attribution of blame and liability as well as benchmarking of safety performance.(3) Best use of modern technology for the transfer of information should be made while at the same time ensuring the protection of the entire database.(4) The most efficient way to ensure the exchange of a large amount of information between all the Member States is to create a central repository fed by the national databases and accessible by the Member States.(5) In order to take into account the specificity of each national mechanism put in place in accordance with Article 5(1) of Directive 2003/42/EC, the details for the update of information supplied by Member States should be established by means of technical protocol agreed between the Commission and each Member State.(6) In order to allow quality assurance procedures to be carried out and to avoid duplication of events reported by Member States, all information stored in the national database should also be stored in the central repository.(7) For the correct application of Article 7(1) of Directive 2003/42/EC the right to access the exchanged information should be given to any entity entrusted with regulating civil aviation safety or with investigating civil aviation accident and incidents within the Community.(8) In accordance with Article 5(3) of Directive 2003/42/EC, information derived from accidents and serious incidents investigated in accordance with Council Directive 94/56/EC (2) should also be stored in the databases. However, during an on-going investigation, only basic factual data should be entered into the databases while full information on these accidents and serious incidents would be stored when the investigation is completed.(9) The Commission should review the safety-relevance of the information exchanged two years after the entry into force of this Regulation.(10) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Air Safety Committee established by Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 of 16 December 1991 on the harmonisation of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation (3),. Subject matterThis Regulation lays down measures concerning the integration into a central repository of relevant safety-related information exchanged by Member States, in accordance with Article 6(1) of Directive 2003/42/EC. Central repository1.   The Commission shall set up and manage a central repository to store all information received from the Member States in accordance with Article 6(1) of Directive 2003/42/EC.2.   Each Member State shall agree with the Commission the technical protocols for the update of the central repository by transfer of all relevant safety-related information contained in the national databases referred to in Article 5(2) and (3) of Directive 2003/42/EC. This shall ensure that all relevant safety-related information contained in the national databases shall be integrated in the central repository.3.   In accordance with Article 7(1) of Directive 2003/42/EC, any entity entrusted with regulating civil aviation safety or with investigating civil aviation accident and incidents within the Community shall have online access to all information contained in the central repository except to the information which directly identifies the operator or aircraft subject to an occurrence report.4.   Such information which may remain confidential is the name, designator, call sign or flight number of the operator and the registration mark or serial/construction number of the aircraft.In cases where such information is deemed necessary for safety analysis, authorisation shall be requested from the Member State which supplied the information. Information related to investigationsBasic factual information on accidents and serious incidents shall be transferred to the central repository while an investigation thereon is on-going. When the investigation is completed, all information including, when available, a summary in English of the final investigation report shall be added. ReviewTwo years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall review the safety-relevance of the data stored and exchanged. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 November 2007.For the CommissionJacques BARROTVice-President(1)  OJ L 167, 4.7.2003, p. 23.(2)  OJ L 319, 12.12.1994, p. 14.(3)  OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 4. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1900/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 377, 27.12.2006, p. 176). +",civil aviation;civil aeronautics;dissemination of information;access to information;free movement of information;public information;database;data bank;accident prevention;prevention of accidents;air safety;air transport safety;aircraft safety;aviation safety;data collection;compiling data;data retrieval;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;transport accident,21 +15214,"Commission Directive 96/89/EC of 17 December 1996 amending Directive 95/12/EC implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household washing machines (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/75/EEC of 22 September 1992 on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources of household appliances (1) and in particular Articles 9 and 12 thereof,Having regard to Commission Directive 95/12/EC of 23 May 1995 implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household washing machines (2),Whereas current measurement methods and information do not allow for the appropriate labelling of washing machines without an integral method of heating hot water; whereas such appliances must therefore be excluded from the scope of Directive 95/12/EC;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the committee set up under Article 10 of Directive 92/75/EEC,. In Article 1 (1) of Directive 95/12/EC, in the list of types of household washing machine excluded from the scope of that Directive, the following item is added:'- Until 30 June 1998 machines with no internal means to heat water.` 1. Member States shall adopt and publish the laws, regulations and administrative provisions to comply with this Directive by 15 April 1997. They shall immediately notify the Commission of these measures. They shall apply those provisions from 15 May 1997.When Member States adopt these provisions either they shall contain a reference to this Directive, or shall be accompanied by such a reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by Member States.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission any measures which they take in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 1996.For the CommissionChristos PAPOUTSISMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 297, 13. 10. 1992, p. 16.(2) OJ No L 136, 21. 6. 1995, p. 1. +",water consumption;energy consumption;use of energy;consumer information;consumer education;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;household electrical appliance;dish-washing machine;domestic appliances;domestic electrical device;electrical heating appliances;freezer;hoover;household appliances;refrigerator;vacuum-cleaner;washing machine;labelling,21 +30491,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 985/2005 of 28 June 2005 determining the quantity of certain products in the milk and milk products sector available for the second half of 2005 under quotas opened by the Community on the basis of an import licence alone. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 of 14 December 2001 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the import arrangements for milk and milk products and opening tariff quotas (2), and in particular Article 16(2) thereof,Whereas:When import licences were allocated for the first half of 2005 for certain quotas referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001, applications for licences covered quantities less than those available for the products concerned. As a result, the quantity available for each quota for the period 1 July to 31 December 2005 should be fixed, taking account of the unallocated quantities resulting from Commission Regulation (EC) No 120/2005 (3) determining the extent to which the applications for import licences submitted in January 2005 for certain dairy products under certain tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 can be accepted,. The quantities available for the period 1 July to 31 December 2005 for the second half of the year of importation of certain quotas referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 shall be as set out in the Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on 29 June 2005.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 June 2005.For the CommissionJ. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 186/2004 (OJ L 29, 3.2.2004, p. 6).(2)  OJ L 341, 22.12.2001, p. 29. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 810/2004 (OJ L 149, 30.4.2004, corrected by OJ L 215, 16.6.2004, p. 104).(3)  OJ L 24, 27.1.2005, p. 24.ANNEX I.CProducts originating in ACP countriesQuota number Quantity (t)09.4026 1 00009.4027 1 000ANNEX I.DProducts originating in TurkeyQuota number Quantity (t)09.4101 1 500ANNEX I.ΕProducts originating from South AfricaQuota number Quantity (t)09.4151 6 250ANNEX I.GProducts originating in JordanQuota number Quantity (t)09.4159 100 +",milk;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country;milk product;dairy produce;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota,21 +11260,"Commission Directive 93/80/EEC of 23 September 1993 amending Council Directive 90/656/EEC on the transitional measures applicable in Germany with regard to certain Community provisions relating to the protection of the environment. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/656/EEC of 4 December 1990 on the transitional measures applicable in Germany with regard to certain Community provisions relating to the protection of the environment (1), and in particular Article 18 (6) thereof,Whereas Directive 90/656/EEC lays down various time limits for putting certain Community rules on the environment into effect in the territory of the former German Democratic Republic;Whereas the time limits specified in the said Directive were based on information on the rules in force and the state of the environment in the territory of the former German Democratic Republic which was found to be incomplete, approximative, uncertain and unreliable;Whereas this results in a situation which is exceptional in all respects;Whereas neither the Federal Republic of Germany nor the institutions of the European Communities were able, at the time of adoption of the said Directive, to foresee sufficiently clearly how the state of the environment would change in the territory of the former German Democratic Republic;Whereas the said Directive for this reason provides for a simplified procedure by which the Commission, after obtaining the opinion of an ad hoc Committee, may authorize the extension to 31 December 1995 at the latest of the deadlines for putting certain Community rules on the environment laid down in the said Directive into effect in the territory of the former German Democratic Republic;Whereas the degree of obsolescence of the industrial production units situated in the territory of the former German Democratic Republic, which discharge dangerous substances into the surface water, and the severity of the environmental damage attributable to those discharges have been found to be far in excess of the evaluations on the basis of which the date of 31 December 1992 was laid down in Directive 90/656/EEC for putting the Directives into effect;Whereas it is therefore necessary to extend the deadlines laid down for the application of the said Directives to installations which were situated in the territory of the former German Democratic Republic at the time of German unification, in order to allow time for making the necessary changes to the said installations;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in conformity with the opinion expressed by the Committee referred to in Article 18 (4) of Directive 90/656/EEC,. Article 3 of Directive 90/656/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:'1. By way of derogation from Directive 76/464/EEC (2), Directive 82/176/EEC (3), Directive 83/513/EEC (4), Directive 84/156/EEC (5), Directive 84/491/EEC (6), Directive 86/280/EEC (7) and Directive 88/347/EEC (8), the Federal Republic of Germany shall be authorized to apply, in respect of the territory of the former German Democratic Republic, the provisions laid down in the said Directives to industrial installations which, on the date of German unification, were located in that territory, from 31 December 1995 at the latest.'2. Paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:'4. The special programmes provided for in Article 4 of Directive 84/156/EEC and Article 5 of Directive 86/280/EEC shall be drawn up and put into effect by 31 December 1995 at the latest.' This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 September 1993.For the CommissionYannis PALEOKRASSASMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 353, 17. 12. 1990, p. 59. +",application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;industrial pollution;unification of Germany;reunification of Germany;dangerous substance;dangerous product,21 +17808,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 281/98 of 3 February 1998 setting the intervention threshold for tomatoes for the 1998 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2520/97 (2), and in particular Article 27(1) and (2) thereof,Whereas Article 27(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 provides for the possibility of setting an intervention threshold if the market in a product listed in Annex II thereto is suffering or at risk of suffering from widespread structural imbalances giving, or liable to give rise to too large a volume of withdrawals; whereas such a development would be likely to cause budget problems for the Community;Whereas an intervention threshold was fixed for tomatoes for the 1997 marketing year in Regulation (EC) No 1109/97 (3); whereas, since the conditions laid down in the abovementioned Article 27 continue to be met for that product, a new threshold should be set for the 1998 marketing year equal to that set for the 1997 marketing year, and the period to be taken into account for the assessment of the overrun of the threshold should also be determined;Whereas, pursuant to the abovementioned Article 27, an overrun of the intervention threshold results in a reduction in the Community withdrawal compensation in the marketing year following the year in which the threshold is exceeded; whereas the consequences of such an overrun should be determined and a reduction in proportion to the size of the overrun fixed, but restricted to a certain percentage;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. 1. The intervention threshold for tomatoes for the 1998 marketing year shall be 360 000 tonnes.2. The overrun of the intervention threshold laid down in paragraph 1 shall be assessed on the basis of withdrawals effected between 1 November 1997 and 31 October 1998. If the quantity subject to withdrawals during the period set in Article 1(2) exceeds the threshold set in Article 1(1), the Community withdrawal compensation set in Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 for the following marketing year shall be reduced in proportion to the size of the overrun based on the production used to calculate the relevant threshold.However, the reduction in the Community compensation shall not exceed 30 %. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 February 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21. 11. 1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 346, 17. 12. 1997, p. 41.(3) OJ L 162, 18. 6. 1997, p. 12. +",market intervention;fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;regulation of agricultural production;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;withdrawal from the market;precautionary withdrawal from the market,21 +44127,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 635/2014 of 13 June 2014 opening a tariff quota for the import of industrial sugar until the end of 2016/2017 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of 17 December 2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 193 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 139(1)(a) of of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 provides that the products referred to in Article 140(2) of that Regulation may be manufactured by using sugar produced in excess of the quotas referred to in Article 136 of that Regulation. However, those products may also be manufactured by using sugar imported in the Union. To guarantee the supply necessary for this production it is appropriate to suspend import duties for certain quantities of industrial sugar.(2) The experience of recent marketing years shows that the suspension of import duties on a quantity of 400 000 tonnes of sugar per marketing year intended for the production of products referred to in Article 140(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 has been sufficient to guarantee the supply necessary for the manufacture of such products in the Union during the marketing year in question.(3) In order to give the stakeholders the certainty that supply necessary for the manufacturing of products referred to in Article 140(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 will be constantly available each marketing year until the end of the quota system, it is appropriate to provide for the suspension of import duties for a certain quantity of sugar for each of the three following marketing years, from 2014/2015 until 2016/2017.(4) Furthermore, Article 11 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 891/2009 (2) provides for the administration of the tariff quota for industrial import sugar with order number 09.4390.(5) It is therefore necessary to determine the quantity of industrial sugar for which no import duties should apply for the 2014/2015 until 2016/2017 marketing year.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. The import duties for industrial sugar falling within CN 1701 and with order number 09.4390 shall be suspended for a quantity of 400 000 tonnes for each of the three marketing years from 1 October 2014 to 30 September 2017. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 October 2014 until 30 September 2017.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 June 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 891/2009 of 25 September 2009 opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas in the sugar sector (OJ L 254, 26.9.2009, p. 82). +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;import (EU);Community import;sugar;fructose;fruit sugar;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling,21 +33765,"Commission Directive 2007/10/EC of 21 February 2007 amending Annex II to Council Directive 92/119/EEC as regards the measures to be taken within a protection zone following an outbreak of swine vesicular disease (Text with EEA relevance ). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/119/EEC of 17 December 1992 introducing general Community measures for the control of certain animal diseases and specific measures relating to swine vesicular disease (1), and in particular Article 24(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 2002/99/EC of 16 December 2002 laying down the animal health rules governing the production, processing, distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption (2), and in particular of Article 4(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 92/119/EEC lays down measures for the control of certain animal diseases. Specific provisions for swine vesicular disease are laid down in Annex II to that Directive.(2) Since Council Directives 72/461/EEC (3) and 80/215/EEC (4) have been repealed with effect from 1 January 2006, references to those Directives contained in Directive 92/119/EEC should be replaced by references to Annexes II and III to Directive 2002/99/EC.(3) It is appropriate to provide for a specific solution with respect to the marking of meat and its subsequent use, as well as the destination of the processed products, where the swine vesicular disease health situation so permits, provided that this is done in such a way that the degree of protection from swine vesicular by intra-Community trade or international trade is not impaired.(4) Certain Member States have informed the Commission that the identification mark provided for in Annex II to Directive 2002/99/EC is poorly accepted by operators and customers in the industry. Accordingly, it is appropriate to provide for an alternative identification mark that Member States may decide to apply. However, in the interests of controls, it is important that Member States inform the Commission beforehand, if they decide to apply the alternative identification mark in case of an outbreak of swine vesicular disease.(5) The alternative identification mark provided for in this Directive should be clearly distinguishable from other identification marks to be applied to pig meat in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (5) or Commission Regulation (EC) No 2076/2005 of 5 December 2005 laying down transitional arrangements for the implementation of Regulations (EC) No 853/2004, (EC) No 854/2004 and (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Regulations (EC) No 853/2004 and (EC) No 854/2004 (6).(6) Unlike the general provisions of Article 13 of Directive 92/119/EEC, the specific provisions for swine vesicular disease in Annex II to that Directive do not provide for an authorisation to remove the animals from a holding within the protection zone in case the removal prohibition is maintained beyond 30 days because of the occurrence of further cases of the disease. It is appropriate to provide for such derogation for holdings in which the keeping of animals for longer periods than 30 days would cause problems.(7) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Section 7 of Annex II to Directive 92/119/EEC is amended as follows:(1) Point 2 is amended as follows:(a) Point (g) is replaced by the following:‘(g) meat from the pigs referred to in point (f)(i):(i) shall not enter into intra-Community or international trade and shall bear the health mark for fresh meat provided for in Annex II to Council Directive 2002/99/EC (7);(ii) shall be obtained, cut, transported and stored separately from meat intended for intra-Community and international trade and shall be used in such a way as to avoid it being introduced into meat products intended for intra-Community or international trade, unless it has undergone a treatment set out in Annex III to Directive 2002/99/EC;(b) the following point (h) is added:(i) by way of derogation from point (g), for meat from the pigs referred to in point (f)(i) Member States may decide to use an other identification mark than the special identification mark set out in Annex II to Directive 2002/99/EC, provided that it is clearly distinguishable from other identification marks to be applied to pig meat in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (8) or Commission Regulation (EC) No 2076/2005 (9);(ii) for the purpose of (i) the identification mark must be legible and indelible, the characters easily readable and clearly displayed. The identification mark must have following shape and contain following indications:(2) the following point 5 is added:‘5. Where the prohibitions provided for in point 2(f) are maintained beyond 30 days because of the occurrence of further cases of the disease and as a result problems arise in keeping the animals, the competent authority may, following an application by the owner explaining the grounds for such application and provided that the official veterinarian has verified the facts, authorise the removal of the animals from a holding within the protection zone. Points 2(f) and (h) shall apply mutatis mutandis.’ Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 1 January 2008 at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 February 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 69. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/104/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 352).(2)  OJ L 18, 23.1.2003, p. 11.(3)  OJ L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 24. Directive repealed by Directive 2004/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 157, 30.4.2004, p. 33).(4)  OJ L 47, 21.2.1980, p. 4. Directive repealed by Directive 2004/41/EC.(5)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 5; corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).(6)  OJ L 338, 22.12.2005, p. 83.(7)  OJ L 18, 23.1.2003, p. 11.’;(8)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55, corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22.(9)  OJ L 338, 22.12.2005, p. 83.’; +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +356,"Council Directive 73/358/EEC of 19 November 1973 amending certain Directives following the enlargement of the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 42, 43, 100 and 209, thereof;Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament;Whereas following the enlargement of the Community the number of votes required for adoption of the opinions of the Committees referred to in certain Directives should be amended and the Directives concerning statistical surveys should be supplemented by determining the territorial divisions for the new Member States,. The figure ""twelve"" is replaced by ""forty-one"" in the following: - Article 18 (2) of the Council Directive of 17 April 1972 (1) on the modernization of farms;- Article 9 (2) of the Council Directive of 17 April 1972 (2) concerning measures to encourage the cessation of farming and the reallocation of utilized agricultural area for the purposes of structural improvement;- Article 11 (2) of the Council Directive of 17 April 1972 (3) concerning the provision of socio-economic guidance for and the acquisition of occupational skills by persons engaged in agriculture;- Article 7 (2) of the Council Directive of 31 July 1972 (4) on the statistical surveys to be made by Member States on milk and milk products;- Article 9 (3) of the Council Directive of 12 December 1972 (5) on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in fresh meat;- Article 29 (3) and Article 30 (3) of the Council Directive of 12 December 1972 (6) on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries. The following are added to the Annex to the Council Directive of 26 July 1971 (7) concerning the statistical surveys to be carried out by the Member States in order to determine the production potential of plantations of certain types of fruit trees:(a) ""Denmark : forms a single area;Ireland : forms a single area;United Kingdom (1): 1. South Eastern Region,2. Eastern Region,3. West Midland Region,4. South Western Region,5. Other Regions""; (1)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 9. (3)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 15. (4)OJ No L 179, 7.8.1972, p. 2. (5)OJ No L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 24. (6)OJ No L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28. (7)OJ No L 179, 9.7.1971, p. 21.(b) a footnote:""(1) These regions correspond to the areas used for statistical surveys by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food."" (a) The list of territorial divisions in subparagraph (a) of Article 4 (3) of the Council Directive of 31 July 1972 on the statistical surveys to be made by Member States on milk and milk products shall be completed as follows:""Denmark : -Ireland : -United Kingdom : Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, English agricultural regions"";(b) The United Kingdom is hereby authorized, when making returns for 1973, to give estimates for the English agricultural regions. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 November 1973.For the CouncilThe PresidentIb FREDERIKSEN +",agricultural product;farm product;farm development plan;agricultural development plan;physical improvement plan;statistics;statistical abstract;statistical analysis;statistical data;statistical information;statistical monitoring;statistical source;statistical survey;statistical table;agricultural advisory services;comitology;committee procedures;fact-finding mission;experts' mission;experts' working visit;investigative mission,21 +42844,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 911/2013 of 16 September 2013 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Weideochse vom Limpurger Rind (PDO)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 repealed and replaced Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (2).(2) Pursuant to Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Germany’s application to register the name ‘Weideochse vom Limpurger Rind’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (3).(3) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Weideochse vom Limpurger Rind’ should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 September 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(3)  OJ C 370, 30.11.2012, p. 10.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.1.   Fresh meat (and offal)GERMANYWeideochse vom Limpurger Rind (PDO) +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;fresh meat;beef animal;bullock;steer;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,21 +31672,"2006/691/EC: Commission Decision of 12 October 2006 amending, for the purposes of adapting to technical progress, the Annex to Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards exemptions for applications of lead and cadmium (notified under document number C(2006) 4790) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (1), and in particular Article 5(1)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 2002/95/EC requires the Commission to evaluate certain hazardous substances prohibited pursuant to Article 4(1) of that Directive.(2) Certain materials and components containing lead and cadmium should be exempted from the prohibition, since the use of these hazardous substances in those specific materials and components is still unavoidable, or because the negative environmental, health or consumer safety impacts caused by substitution are likely to outweigh the environmental, health or consumer safety benefits thereof. The exemptions listed in the annex to this decision are granted on the basis of the results of a review process carried out by technical experts taking into account available evidence from studies, stakeholders and other scientific/technical sources. This review concluded that the elimination or substitution of the substances is still technically or scientifically impracticable.(3) Some exemptions from the prohibition for certain specific materials or components should be limited in their scope, in order to achieve a gradual phase-out of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, given that the use of those substances in such applications will become avoidable.(4) Pursuant to Article 5(1)(c) of Directive 2002/95/EC each exemption listed in the Annex must be subject to a review at least every four years or four years after an item is added to the list.(5) Directive 2002/95/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) Pursuant to Article 5(2) of Directive 2002/95/EC, the Commission has consulted the relevant parties.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 18 of Directive 2006/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2),. The Annex to Directive 2002/95/EC is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 October 2006.For the CommissionStavros DIMASMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 37, 13.2.2003, p. 19. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2006/310/EC (OJ L 115, 28.4.2006, p. 38).(2)  OJ L 114, 27.4.2006, p. 9.ANNEXIn the Annex to Directive 2002/95/EC the following points 21 to 27 are added:‘21. Lead and cadmium in printing inks for the application of enamels on borosilicate glass.22. Lead as impurity in RIG (rare earth iron garnet) Faraday rotators used for fibre optic communications systems.23. Lead in finishes of fine pitch components other than connectors with a pitch of 0.65 mm or less with NiFe lead frames and lead in finishes of fine pitch components other than connectors with a pitch of 0.65 mm or less with copper lead frames.24. Lead in solders for the soldering to machined through hole discoidal and planar array ceramic multilayer capacitors.25. Lead oxide in plasma display panels (PDP) and surface conduction electron emitter displays (SED) used in structural elements; notably in the front and rear glass dielectric layer, the bus electrode, the black stripe, the address electrode, the barrier ribs, the seal frit and frit ring as well as in print pastes.26. Lead oxide in the glass envelope of Black Light Blue (BLB) lamps.27. Lead alloys as solder for transducers used in high-powered (designated to operate for several hours at acoustic power levels of 125 dB SPL and above) loudspeakers.’ +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;electrical equipment;circuit-breaker;contact socket;electric meter;electrical apparatus;fuse;holder socket;socket-outlet and plug;switch;lead;cadmium;dangerous substance;dangerous product;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;electronic equipment,21 +33589,"2007/586/EC: Commission Decision of 20 August 2007 amending Decision 2007/31/EC laying down transitional measures as regards the dispatch of certain products of the meat and milk sectors covered by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council from Bulgaria to other Member States (notified under document number C(2007) 3894) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 42 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2007/31/EC (2) lays down transitional measures as regards the dispatch from Bulgaria to other Member States of certain products of the meat and milk sectors, covered by Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (3). Those products should be dispatched from Bulgaria only if obtained in a processing establishment listed in the Annex to that Decision.(2) Bulgaria has requested that certain establishments should be added to the list in the Annex to Decision 2007/31/EC. The competent authorities have given guarantees that those establishments now fully comply with Community requirements. Therefore, the list in that Annex should be updated accordingly. For the sake of clarity, it is appropriate to replace it by the Annex to this Decision.(3) Decision 2007/31/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Decision 2007/31/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 August 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13. Directive as last amended by Directive 2004/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 157, 30.4.2004, p. 33, as corrected by OJ L 195, 2.6.2004, p. 12).(2)  OJ L 8, 13.1.2007, p. 61. Decision as last amended by Decision 2007/398/EC (OJ L 150, 12.6.2007, p. 8).(3)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55, as corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22. Regulation as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).ANNEX‘ANNEXLIST OF PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENTS AUTHORISED TO DISPATCH PRODUCTS OF THE SECTORS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1 FROM BULGARIA TO THE OTHER MEMBER STATESMEAT ESTABLISHMENTSNo Vet. No Name and address of establishment Site of premises concerned1. BG 0104014 “Karol Fernandes Miyt” OOD gr. Blagoevgrad, ul. “Sv. D. Solunski” 12. BG 0105001 “Primo Treyd” EOOD gr. Sandanski3. BG 0401028 “Mesokombinat - Svishtov” EOOD gr. Svishtov, ul. “33-ti Svishtovski polk” 914. BG 0404004 “Elit Mes Minev - Rodopa-V.T.” OOD gr. V. Tarnovo, ul. “Gara Trapezitsa” 115. BG 0404013 “Dakor” OOD gr. G. Oriahovitsa, ul. “Tsar Osvoboditel” 606. BG 1201011 “Mesotsentrala - Montana” OOD gr. Montana, bul. “Treti mart” 2167. BG 1204013 “Kompas” OOD s. Komarevo, obsht. Berkovitsa8. BG 1604025 AD “Dil tur” gr. Plovdiv, bul. “Vasil Aprilov” 1509. BG 1604039 “Evropimel” OOD gr. Plovdiv, bul. “V. Aprilov”10. BG 1604045 AD “BELLA Bulgaria” BG 1604045 s. Kostievo, obsht. “Maritsa”11. BG 1605052 “Unitemp” OOD s. Voivodinovo12. BG 1701003 “Mesokombinat - Razgrad” AD gr. Razgrad, Industrialen kvartal, ul. “Beli Lom” 113. ВG 1901021 “Mekom” AD gr. Silistra, Industrialna zona - Zapad14. BG 2201014 EOOD “Bulmestreyding” gr. Sofia, ul. “Obelsko shose” 1115. BG 2204007 “Bravo” OOD gr. Sofia, ZSK Kremikovtsi16. BG 2204093 “Liani - 96” OOD gr. Sofia, kv. Gorublyane, ul. “Progledets” 1517. BG 2204099 “Tandem - V” OOD gr. Sofia, bul. “Iliantsi” 2318. BG 2501002 “Tandem - Popovo” OOD s. Drinovo, obsht. PopovoPOULTRY MEAT ESTABLISHMENTSNo Vet. No Name and address of establishment Site of premises concerned1. BG 0402052 “Zornitsa Komers” OOD s. Kesarevo, obsht. Strazhitsa2. BG 0702006 “Hrinad” OOD gr. Sevlievo3. BG 0802069 “Agroplasment 92V” AD gr. Dobrich4. BG 1102073 “Avis” OOD s. Yoglav, obl. Lovetch5. BG 1202005 “Gala M” OOD gr. Montana6. BG 1402003 “Vlanel” EOOD gr. Radomir, UPI - V kv. 1557. BG 1602001 “Galus - 2004” EOOD s. Hr. Milevo, obl. Plovdiv8. BG 1602045 “Deniz 2001” EOOD gr. Parvomay, ul. “Al. Stamboliiski” 239. BG 1602071 “Brezovo” AD gr. Brezovo, ul. “Marin Domuschiev” 210. BG 2302001 “Dzhiev - K” EOOD gr. Kostinbrod11. BG 2402001 “Gradus - 1” OOD gr. Stara Zagora, kv. “Industrialen”12. BG 2802076 “Alians Agriko 1 - ALAG” OOD s. Okop, obl. YambolskaMILK PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENTSNo Vet. No Name and address of establishment Site of premises concerned1. BG 0412010 “Bi Si Si Handel” OOD gr. Elena, ul. “Treti mart” 192. BG 0512025 “El Bi Bulgarikum” EAD gr. Vidin, YUPZ3. BG 0612012 OOD “Zorov-97” gr. Vratsa4. BG 0612027 “Mlechen ray-99” EOOD gr. Vratsa5. BG 0612043 ET “Zorov-91 - Dimitar Zorov” gr. Vratsa6. BG 0812029 “Akurat mlechna promishlenost” OOD gr. Dobrich, kv. Riltsi7. BG 1112006 “Kondov Ekoproduktsia” OOD s. Staro selo8. BG 1312001 “Lakrima” AD gr. Pazardzhik9. BG 1612001 “OMK” AD gr. Plovdiv, bul. “Dunav” 310. BG 1612002 “Shipka 99” AD gr. Parvomay, ul. “Vasil Levski” 4711. BG 1612011 “Em Dzhey Deriz” EOOD gr. Karlovo, bul. “Osvobozhdenie” 6912. BG 1612037 “Filipopolis - RK” OOD gr. Plovdiv, ul. “Prosveta” 2A13. BG 1612041 “Elit 95” OOD s. Dalbok izvor, obsht. Parvomay14. BG 1912013 “ZHOSI” OOD s. Chernolik15. BG 1912024 “Buldeks” OOD s. Belitsa16. BG 2012020 “Yotovi” OOD gr. Sliven, kv. “Rechitsa”17. BG 2012042 “Tirbul” EAD gr. Sliven, Industrialna zona18. BG 2212001 “Danon - Serdika” AD gr. Sofia, ul. “Ohridsko ezero” 319. BG 2212003 “Darko” AD gr. Sofia, ul. “Ohridsko ezero” 320. BG 2212022 “Megle-Em Dzhey” OOD gr. Sofia, ul. “Probuda” 12-1421. BG 2512004 “Pip Treyd” OOD s. Davidovo, obsht. Targovishte22. BG 2512020 “Mizia-Milk” OOD gr. Targovishte, Industrialna zona23. BG 2612047 “Balgarsko sirene” OOD gr. Haskovo, bul. “Saedinenie” 9424. BG 2712001 “Vakom MP” OOD gr. Shumen, Industrialna zona25. BG 2712014 “Stars kampani” OOD gr. Shumen, ul. “Trakiyska” 326. BG 2812022 “Karil i Tania” OOD gr. Yambol, ul. “Gr. Ignatiev” 189’ +",food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;milk;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);meat;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade;traceability;traceability of animals;traceability of products;agri-foodstuffs;agri-foodstuffs chain,21 +14056,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 781/95 of 5 April 1995 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas all the deadlines laid down for 1995 for the determination of the operators' reference quantities with a view to the administration of the tariff quota in 1996 should be postponed in order to guarantee appropriate controls and verifications under the best possible conditions;Whereas this Regulation includes the postponement of the deadlines; whereas, therefore, provision should be made for it to be applied as soon as possible;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Bananas,. By derogation from Article 4 (2) and (5), Article 5 (1) and (3) and the second subparagraph of Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, the dates of '1 April, 1 May, 1 July, 15 July and 1 August` are replaced for 1995 by '15 June, 15 July, 1 September, 15 September and 1 October` respectively. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 April 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission +",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;supply balance sheet;certificate of origin,21 +4915,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 370/2009 of 6 May 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of the single payment scheme provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 of 19 January 2009 establishing common rules for direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers, amending Regulations (EC) No 1290/2005, (EC) No 247/2006, (EC) No 378/2007 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 (1), and in particular Article 34(2), second subparagraph and Article 142(c), (d) and (g) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 has established new rules for the single payment scheme, which apply as from 1 January 2009. As a consequence, the implementing rules laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 (2) need to be adapted.(2) The definitions as set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 should reflect the extended eligibility of areas under the single payment scheme.(3) The provisions on eligibility as set out in Article 3b of Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 are obsolete and should therefore be removed. However, Article 34(2)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 includes the use of eligible hectares for non-agricultural activities. A framework of criteria should be set for all Member States.(4) Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 puts an end to the set aside obligation and abolishes some of the limitations attached to payment entitlements issued from the national reserve, rendering obsolete the provisions on those matters.(5) Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 should be clarified as regards the references to Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 (3) and Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.(6) Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 does not provide any more for special rules on the application procedure to the single payment scheme in its first year of application. Consequently the relevant rules in Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 should be adapted.(7) In cases of expiry of the lease referred to in Articles 20 and 22 or the programmes referred to in Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 after the last date for lodging an application under the single payment scheme in its first year of application, the deadline for application for the establishment of payment entitlements should be extended in order to provide farmers with sufficient time to lodge an application that reflects the actual situation of the holding.(8) The regional limitation as fixed in Article 26 of Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 should be adapted to Article 43(1) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.(9) Whereas provisions on compulsory set-aside become obsolete, conditions should be kept in 2009 for voluntary set aside as provided for in Article 107 of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003.(10) Where Member States decide to apply Article 72(4) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, deadline and content of the communication of this application to the Commission should be fixed.(11) Provision should be made for rules for new Member States moving from the single area payment scheme to the single payment scheme. These rules should cover in particular the initial allocation of payment entitlements and special entitlements as well as the notification of the decision.(12) Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 provides for the granting of direct support under the single payment scheme for wine producers in particular by transfer from the support programmes for wine into the single payment scheme. The related detailed rules for allocation of entitlements should therefore be adopted. Those detailed rules should follow the same lines as those already laid down in Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 with regard to the fruit and vegetables sector.(13) For farmers who have already been allocated, or who bought or received payment entitlements by the last date for applying for the establishment of payment entitlements fixed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 795/2004, the value and number of their payment entitlements should be recalculated. Payment entitlements subject to special conditions should not be taken into account in this calculation.(14) Member States that apply the regional model established in Article 59(1) and (3) or Article 71f of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, should be empowered to fix the number of payment entitlements per farmer resulting from the transfer of support programmes for wine in accordance with Part C of Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.(15) Provision should be made as regards the regional average in the framework of the determination of the value of payment entitlements in application of Part B of Annex IX (grubbing up) to Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.(16) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 fixes the date from which the growing of secondary crops may be temporarily allowed in regions where cereals are usually harvested sooner for climatic reasons as referred to in Article 38, second paragraph of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009. At the request of Spain, different dates should be fixed for the different regions of that Member State to take into account the different agronomic and climatic conditions. The Annex should also be updated to take into account the eligibility of fruit and vegetables in those Member States that do not apply its deferred integration.(17) Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 should therefore be amended accordingly.(18) The proposed amendments should apply as from the date of application of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.(19) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Direct Payments,. Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 is amended as follows:1. Article 2 is amended as follows:(a) point (a) is deleted;(b) point (c) is replaced by the following:‘(c) “permanent crops” shall mean non-rotational crops other than permanent pasture that occupy the land for five years or longer and yield repeated harvests, including nurseries, and short rotation coppice (CN code ex 0602 90 41);’;(c) point (d) is deleted;(d) point (f) is replaced by the following:‘(f) “grassland” shall mean arable land used for grass production (sown or natural); for the purposes of Article 49 of Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 (4) grassland shall include permanent pasture;2. Article 3b is deleted;3. the following Article 3c is added in Chapter 1:4. Article 6 is amended as follows:(a) paragraph 3 is amended as follows:(i) the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:(ii) the third subparagraph is deleted;(b) paragraph 4 is deleted;5. Article 7 is amended as follows:(a) in paragraph 1 the first and the second subparagraphs are replaced by the following:(b) paragraph 3 is deleted;(c) paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:6. Article 8 is amended as follows:(a) in paragraph 1, the first subparagraph is replaced by:(b) paragraph 2 is deleted;7. in Article 9(1), point (c) is deleted;8. in Article 12(4), the first subparagraph is replaced by the following:9. Article 18 is amended as follows:(a) paragraph 3 is deleted;(b) paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:10. in Article 23a the second paragraph is deleted;11. in Article 24, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:12. Article 26 is amended as follows:(a) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:(b) paragraph 4 is deleted;13. Article 32 is replaced by the following:14. Articles 33, 34, 39, 41 and 43 are deleted;15. in Article 48, paragraph 6 is replaced by the following:16. Chapter 6a is replaced by the following:Male bovine animals and heifers older than 24 months, suckler cows, dairy cows 1,0 LUMale bovine animals and heifers from six months to 24 months 0,6 LUMale, female bovine animals of less than six months 0,2 LUSheep 0,15 LUGoat 0,15 LU17. the following Chapter 6d is inserted:(a) the number of payment entitlements shall be equal to the number of payment entitlements he owns, increased by the number of hectares established in accordance with Part C of Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No 73/2009;(b) the value shall be obtained by dividing the sum of the value of the payment entitlements he owns and the reference amount calculated in accordance with Part C of Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 by the number established in accordance with point (a) of this paragraph.18. Annex I is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2009.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 May 2009.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 30, 31.1.2009, p. 16.(2)  OJ L 141, 30.4.2004, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 30, 31.1.2009, p. 16.’;ANNEX‘ANNEX IMember State DateDenmark 15 JulyGermany 15 JulySpain: Castilla-La Mancha 1 JuneSpain: Aragón, Asturias, Baleares, Cantabria, Castilla y León, Cataluña, Galicia, Madrid, Murcia, País Vasco, La Rioja, Comunidad Valenciana 1 JulySpain: Andalucía 1 SeptemberSpain: Extremadura 15 SeptemberSpain: Navarra 15 AugustFrance: Aquitaine, Midi-Pyrénées and Languedoc-Roussillon 1 JulyFrance: Alsace, Auvergne, Burgundy, Brittany, Centre, Champagne-Ardenne, Corsica, Franche-Comté, Île-de-France, Limousin, Lorraine, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Lower Normandy, Upper Normandy, Loire Region (except the departments of Loire-Atlantique and Vendée), Picardy, Poitou-Charentes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur and Rhône-Alpes 15 JulyFrance: departments of Loire-Atlantique and Vendée 15 OctoberItaly 11 JuneAustria 30 June’ +",fruit;common agricultural policy;CAP;common agricultural market;green Europe;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine;production aid;aid to producers,21 +27495,"2004/669/EC: Commission Decision of 6 April 2004 establishing revised ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to refrigerators and amending Decision 2000/40/EC (notified under document number C(2004) 1414)(Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 on a revised Community eco-label award scheme (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) thereof, after consulting the European Union Eco-Labelling Board,Whereas:(1) Under Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000, the Community eco-label may be awarded to a product possessing characteristics which enable it to contribute significantly to improvements in relation to key environmental aspects.(2) Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 provides that specific eco-label criteria are to be established according to product groups.(3) It also provides that the review of eco-label criteria, as well as of the assessment and verification requirements related to those criteria, is to take place in good time before the end of the period of validity of the criteria specified for the product group concerned.(4) It is appropriate, in order to reflect developments on the market, to revise the ecological criteria established by Commission Decision 2000/40/EC of 16 December 1999 establishing ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to refrigerators (2). At the same time, the period of validity of that Decision should be modified.(5) A new Decision should be adopted establishing the specific ecological criteria for that product group, which should be valid for a period of three years.(6) It is appropriate to allow a transitional period of not more than eighteen months for producers whose products have been awarded the eco-label before 1 May 2004 or who have applied for such an award before that date, so that they have sufficient time .to adapt their products to comply with the new criteria.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are based on the draft criteria developed by the European Union Eco-labelling Board established under Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee instituted by Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000,. In order to be awarded the Community eco-label, for refrigerators, under Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000, an appliance must fall within the product group ‘refrigerators’ as defined in Article 2, and must comply with the ecological criteria set out in the Annex to this Decision. The product group ‘refrigerators’ shall comprise all electric, mains-operated household refrigerators, frozen food storage cabinets, food freezers and their combinations. Appliances that may also use other energy sources, such as batteries, shall be excluded. For administrative purposes, the code number assigned to the product group ‘refrigerators’ shall be ‘012’. In Decision 2000/40/EC, Article 3 is replaced by the following:‘Article 3This Decision shall apply until 30 April 2004’. This Decision, with the exception of Article 4, shall apply from 1 May 2004 until 31 May 2007.Producers of products falling within the product group ‘refrigerators’ which have been awarded the eco-label before 1 May 2004 may continue to use that label until 31 October 2005.Producers of products falling within the product group ‘refrigerators’ who have applied for the award of the eco-label in respect of those products before 1 May 2004 may be awarded the eco-label under the conditions laid down in Decision 2000/40/EC. In such cases the label may be used until 31 October 2005. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 April 2004.For the CommissionMargot WALLSTRÖMMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 237, 21.9.2000, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 13, 19.1.2000, p. 22; Decision as amended by Decision 2004/214/EC (OJ L 67, 5.3.2004, p. 23).ANNEXECOLOGICAL CRITERIAFRAMEWORKIn order to be awarded an eco-label, the appliance shall comply with the criteria of this Annex, which are aimed at promoting:— reduction of environmental damage or risks related to the use of energy (global warming, acidification, depletion of non renewable energy sources) by reducing energy consumption,— reduction of environmental damage or risks related to the use of potentially ozone-depleting and other hazardous substances by reducing the use of these substances,— reduction of environmental damage or risks related to the use of substances that may have a global-warming potential.Additionally, the criteria encourage the implementation of best practice (optimal environmental use) and enhance consumers' environmental awareness.Furthermore, marking the plastic components is an aid to the machine’s recycling.The Competent Bodies are recommended to take into account the implementation of recognised environmental management schemes, such as EMAS or ISO 14001, when assessing applications and monitoring compliance with the criteria in this Annex (Note: it is not required to implement such management schemes).KEY CRITERIA1.   Energy savingsThe appliance must have an energy efficiency class of A+ or A++ as defined in Directive 94/2/EC, as amended by Directive 2003/66/EC.The applicant shall provide a copy of the technical documentation referred to under article 2 paragraph 1 of Commission Directive 94/2/EC as amended by Commission Directive 2003/66/EC. This documentation shall include the reports of at least three measurements of energy consumption made according to EN 153 which itself shall be performed in accordance with the test guidelines as detailed in CECED's Operational Code. The arithmetic mean of these measurements shall be less or equal to the above requirement. The value declared on the energy label shall not be lower than this mean value and the energy efficiency class indicated on the energy label shall correspond to this mean value.2.   Reduction of ozone depletion potential (ODP) of refrigerants and foaming agentsThe refrigerants in the refrigerating circuit and foaming agents used for the insulation of the appliance shall have an ozone depletion potential equal to zero.The use of CFCs and HCFCs as refrigerants and for the production of foaming agents in new equipment and their placing on the market is not permitted under Regulation 2037/2000/EC.3.   Reduction of global warming potential (GWP) of refrigerants and foaming agentsThe refrigerants in the refrigerating circuit and foaming agents used for the insulation of the appliance, shall have a global warming potential equal to, or lower than, 15 (rated as CO2 equivalents over a period of 100 years).The applicant shall declare compliance of the product with these requirements. The applicant and/or his supplier or suppliers, as appropriate, shall indicate to the Competent Body assessing the application which refrigerants and foaming agents have been used and details of their global warming potential.ADDITIONAL CRITERIA4.   Life time extensionThe availability of compatible replacement parts and service shall be guaranteed for 12 years from the time that production ceases.The applicant shall declare compliance with this requirement.5.   Take-back and recyclingThe manufacturer shall offer free of charge, the take-back for recycling of the appliance and of components being replaced, except for items contaminated by users (e.g. appliances originating from medical or nuclear establishments).In addition, the appliance shall meet the following criteria:5.1. The manufacturer shall take into account the disassembly of the appliance and provide a disassembly report. Amongst others, the report shall confirm that:— joints are easy to find and accessible,— electronic assemblies are easy to find and to dismantle,— the product is easy to dismantle by using commonly available tools,— incompatible and hazardous materials are separable.5.2. Plastic parts heavier than 50 grams shall have a permanent marking identifying the material, in conformity with ISO 11469. Excluded from this criterion are extruded plastic parts.5.3. Plastic parts shall not contain PBB or PBDE flame retardants. Plastic parts shall not contain chloroparaffin flame retardants with chain length 10-13 carbon atoms and chlorine content > 50 % by weight (CAS No 85535-84-8). The applicant shall declare compliance with this requirement.5.4. Plastic parts heavier than 25 grams shall not contain flame retardant substances or preparations that are assigned at the time of applying for the ecolabel any of the risk phrases:R45 (may cause cancer)R46 (may cause heritable genetic damage)R60 (may impair fertility)R61 (may cause harm to the unborn child)R50 (very toxic to aquatic organisms)R50/R53 (very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment )R51/R53 (toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment)as defined in Council Directive 67/548/EEC (1).5.5. The type of refrigerant and foaming agent used for the insulation shall be indicated on the appliance, near to or on the rating plate, to facilitate possible future recovery.6.   User instructionsThe appliance shall be sold with an instruction manual, which provides advice on the correct environmental use and, in particular:6.1. The following text on the cover page or first page: ‘Information on how to minimise environmental impacts is given in this manual.’6.2. Recommendations for optimal use of energy in the operation of the appliance, including:6.2.1. guidelines concerning the placing or installation of the appliance, amongst others, stating the minimum dimensions of free space around the appliance needed to ensure sufficient circulation of air, and also indicating that where the consumer has the possibility, significant energy savings can be achieved by placing the appliance in an unheated or less heated location;6.2.2. advice that the consumer should avoid placing the appliance next to any heat source (such as ovens, radiators, etc.) or in direct sunlight; advice that, where relevant, the consumer should consider insulating the appliance from wall or under floor heating sources;6.2.3. advice that the thermostat setting is dependent on the ambient temperature and therefore, the temperature setting should be checked by using an appropriate thermometer (explanation on how to proceed should be provided);6.2.4. advice that hot foodstuffs should be allowed to cool down before placing in the appliance, as the steam from the foodstuffs contributes to the icing up of the evaporator unit, but that the cooling period, however, should be as short as possible for health and hygiene reasons;6.2.5. advice that the evaporator unit should be kept clean from thick layers of ice and that frequent defrosting facilitates the removal of the ice cover;6.2.6. advice that the sealing of the door should be replaced when not functioning properly;6.2.7. advice that when moving the appliance sufficient time should be allowed before switching it on again;6.2.8. advice that the condenser on the back of the appliance and the space underneath the appliance should be kept clean from dust and kitchen debris;6.2.9. information that ignoring the issues mentioned above will lead to higher energy consumption and therefore higher running costs.6.3. Advice that any damage to the condenser (heat-exchanger) on the back of the appliance, or other events leading to exposure of the refrigerant to the environment, should be avoided because of potential environmental and health risks. The manual shall specifically mention that sharp objects (such as knives, screwdrivers, etc. should not be used for removing ice as they could damage the evaporator unit.6.4. Information that the appliance is made of parts and materials, including fluids, which are reusable and/or recyclable.6.5. Advice on how the consumer can make use of the manufacturer’s take-back offer.The applicant shall declare compliance of the appliance with these requirements. The applicant shall provide the Competent Body assessing the application with a copy of the instruction manual.7.   Limit noise emissionsAirborne noise from the appliance, counted as sound power, shall not exceed 40 dB(A) (re 1 pW).Information about the noise level of the appliance shall be provided in a way clearly visible to the consumer. This shall be done by the incorporation of this information in the energy label for refrigerators.The measurement of the noise level and the information relating to noise shall be provided in accordance with Council Directive 86/594/EEC (2), using EN 28960 standard.This criterion does not apply to chest freezers indicated as category 9: ‘household food freezers, chest’ in Annex IV of Commission Directive 94/2/EC.The applicant shall declare compliance of the product with these requirements.8.   PackagingPackaging shall meet the following requirements:8.1. All packaging components shall be easily separable by hand into individual materials to facilitate recycling.8.2. Where used, cardboard packaging shall consist of at least 80 % recycled material.The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement and provide a sample(s) of the packaging to the awarding Competent Body as part of the application.9.   Consumer informationInformation appearing on the eco-labelBox 2 of the eco-label shall include the following text:— low energy consumption,— minimised global warming potential,— low noise.The applicant shall declare the compliance of the product with this requirement, and shall provide a copy of the eco-label as it appears on the packaging and/or product and/or accompanying documentation.(1)  OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2004/73/EC (OJ L 152, 30.4.2004, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 344, 6.12.1986, p. 24. Directive as amended by Regulation (EC) No 807/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 36). +",environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;European standard;Community standard;Euronorm;household electrical appliance;dish-washing machine;domestic appliances;domestic electrical device;electrical heating appliances;freezer;hoover;household appliances;refrigerator;vacuum-cleaner;washing machine;eco-label;environment-friendly label,21 +2129,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 459/96 of 13 March 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 2921/95 laying down detailed rules for compensation for reductions in certain agricultural conversion rates. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2990/95 of 18 December 1995 regulating compensation for appreciable reductions in the agricultural conversion rates before 1 July 1996 (1), and in particular Article 2 (4) thereof,Whereas Regulation (EC) No 2990/95 establishes the Member States may grant aid to farmers to compensate for a reduction in the agricultural conversion rate for certain currencies; whereas the conditions for granting that aid are the same as those laid down in Council Regulation (EC) No 1527/95 (2) for which the detailed rules of application are laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 2921/95 (3); whereas Regulation (EC) No 2921/95 should be adjusted to make it applicable in analogous conditions for aid granted under Regulation (EC) No 2990/95 in Sweden and Finland;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committees concerned,. Regulation (EC) No 2921/95 is hereby amended as follows:1. In Article 1, the words 'pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1527/95` are replaced by the words 'pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1527/95 and Council Regulation (EC) No 2990/95 (*). . .(*) OJ No L 312, 23. 12. 1995, p. 7.`2. Article 2 (2) is replaced by the following:'2. The amounts in ecu set in Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1527/95 or Regulation (EC) No 2990/95 shall be converted into national currency with the agricultural conversion rate valid immediately preceding the first reduction in the rate covered by one of the Regulations in question.`3. Article 3 (1) is replaced by the following:'1. The amount of aid granted to each beneficiary must be linked to the farm size during a period prior to:- 1 July 1995 in the case of aid granted under Regulation (EC) No 1527/95,- 1 January 1996 in the case of aid granted under Regulation (EC) No 2990/95.`4. In the second subparagraph of Article 4, the words 'of Regulation (EC) No 1527/95` are replaced by the words 'of Regulation (EC) No 1527/95 and Regulation (EC) No 2990/95.`5. The first sentence of Article 5 (1) is replaced by the following:'1. Requests for authorization to grant aid must be made by a Member State to the Commission by 30 June 1996 in the case of those covered by Regulation (EC) No 1527/95 and by 31 December 1996 in the case of those covered by Regulation (EC) No 2990/95.`6. In Article 5 (3), the words 'and with Regulation (EC) No 1527/95` are replaced by the words 'and, according to the case concerned, with Regulation (EC) No 1527/95 or Regulation (EC) No 2990/95.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 March 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 312, 23. 12. 1995, p. 7.(2) OJ No L 148, 30. 6. 1995, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 305, 19. 12. 1995, p. 60. +",agri-monetary policy;agricultural monetary policy;agricultural product;farm product;farm income;agricultural income;representative rate;agricultural conversion rate;agricultural unit of account;green exchange rate;green rate;green unit of account;terms for aid;aid procedure;counterpart funds;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +42837,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 902/2013 of 19 September 2013 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of September 2013 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 of 14 May 2007 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas in the poultrymeat sector (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products.(2) The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of September 2013 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2013 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged under Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2013 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 20 September 2013.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 September 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 125, 15.5.2007, p. 9.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.10.2013-31.12.2013P1 09.4067 1,479306P3 09.4069 0,336429 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +39166,"2011/294/EU: Council Decision of 13 May 2011 on the conclusion of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Partnership Agreement in the fisheries sector between the European Community and the Union of the Comoros. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43, in conjunction with point (a) of Article 218(6), thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,Whereas:(1) On 5 October 2006, the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 1563/2006 on the conclusion of the Partnership Agreement in the fisheries sector between the European Community and the Union of the Comoros (1). A Protocol is annexed to that Agreement.(2) The European Union negotiated with the Union of the Comoros (hereinafter ‘the Comoros’) a new Protocol, providing EU vessels with fishing opportunities in the waters over which the Comoros has sovereignty or jurisdiction in respect of fisheries.(3) On conclusion of those negotiations, the new Protocol was initialled on 21 May 2010 and amended by an Exchange of Letters on 16 September 2010.(4) In accordance with Council Decision 2010/783/EU (2), the new Protocol was signed on 31 December 2010, on behalf of the European Union, and is being applied provisionally.(5) The new Protocol should be concluded,. The Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Partnership Agreement in the fisheries sector between the European Community and the Union of the Comoros is approved on behalf of the European Union. The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the European Union, give the notification provided for in Article 14 of the Protocol (3). This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 13 May 2011.For the CouncilThe PresidentMARTONYI J.(1)  OJ L 290, 20.10.2006, p. 6.(2)  OJ L 335, 18.12.2010, p. 1.(3)  The date of entry into force of the Protocol will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council. +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;fishing industry;fishing;fishing activity;cooperation agreement;fishing agreement;Comoros;Union of the Comoros;economic development;economic upswing;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +42513,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 397/2013 of 30 April 2013 amending Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the monitoring of CO 2 emissions from new passenger cars Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars as part of the Community’s integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 8(9) thereof,Whereas:(1) Experience from the monitoring of CO2 emissions from new passenger cars in 2010 and 2011 shows that the accurate calculation of the average specific emissions and the specific emissions targets is only possible on the basis of the detailed data referred to in Article 8(1) of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009. It is therefore appropriate to adjust the aggregated data specified in the first table set out in Part C of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 to include only those data that are strictly necessary for the implementation of that Regulation.(2) In order to improve the quality and accuracy of the monitoring of CO2 emissions from passenger cars, it is however necessary to specify further some of the required data parameters and add other parameters that have until now been monitored on a voluntary basis.(3) The inclusion of the type-approval number as a data parameter to be monitored and reported can improve the means for manufacturers to verify the provisional calculations of their average specific emissions and specific emissions targets and, as a consequence, ensure improved accuracy in the final dataset.(4) Passenger cars that are approved nationally in small series in accordance with Article 23 of Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (2) or cars individually approved in accordance with Article 24 of that Directive are not taken into account for the calculation of the average specific emissions of a manufacturer. It is however important to monitor the number of those vehicles in a consistent way in order to assess any potential impact on the monitoring process and the attainment of the Union’s average CO2 emissions target. The aggregate numbers of those registrations should therefore be provided on an annual basis.(5) It should also be ensured that the monitoring of CO2 emissions from passenger cars is aligned with that for light commercial vehicles under Regulation (EU) No 510/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2011 setting emission performance standards for light commercial vehicles as part of the Union’s integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles (3) by including as mandatory monitoring parameters also the engine capacity and the electric energy consumption, in addition to the type-approval number. Moreover, where the certificate of conformity is not used as the primary data source and data is taken, inter alia, from type-approval documents, it should be clarified that the data in those cases should be consistent with the data provided in the certificates of conformity.(6) In order to ensure that those amendments can be taken into account for the monitoring of the data in 2013, it is appropriate to provide for an entry into force not later than the seventh day following that of the publication of this act in the Official Journal of the European Union.(7) Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Climate Change Committee,. Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 April 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 263, 9.10.2007, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 145, 31.5.2011, p. 1.ANNEXAnnex II to Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 is replaced by the following:‘ANNEX IIMONITORING AND REPORTING EMISSIONSPART A —   Collection of data on new passenger cars and determination of CO2 monitoring information1. Member States shall, for each calendar year, record the following detailed data for each new passenger car registered in their territory:(a) the manufacturer;(b) the type-approval number with its extension;(c) the type, variant, and version;(d) make and commercial name;(e) category of vehicle type-approved;(f) total number of new registrations;(g) mass;(h) the specific emissions of CO2;(i) footprint: the wheel base, the track width steering axle and the track width other axle;(j) the fuel type and fuel mode;(k) engine capacity;(l) electric energy consumption;(m) code for the innovative technology or group of innovative technologies and the CO2 emissions reduction due to that technology.2. The detailed data referred to in point 1 shall be taken from the certificate of conformity of the relevant passenger car or be consistent with the certificate of conformity issued by the manufacturer of the relevant passenger car. Where the certificate of conformity is not used, Member States shall put the necessary measures in place to ensure adequate accuracy in the monitoring procedure. Where both a minimum value and a maximum value are specified for the mass or footprint values referred to in point 1(i) for a passenger car, Member States shall use only the maximum figure for the purposes of this Regulation. In the case of bi-fuelled vehicles (petrol/gas), the certificates of conformity of which bear specific CO2 emissions figures for both types of fuel, Member States shall use only the figure measured for gas.3. Member States shall, for each calendar year, determine:(a) the sources used for the collection of the detailed data referred to in point 1;(b) the total number of new registrations of new passenger cars subject to EC type-approval;(c) the total number of new registrations of new individually approved passenger cars;(d) the total number of new registrations of new passenger cars approved nationally in small series;(e) the percentage of all fuel filling stations on their territory providing E85.PART B —   Methodology for determining CO2 monitoring information for new passenger carsMonitoring information which Member States are required to determine in accordance with points 1 and 3 of Part A shall be determined in accordance with the methodology in this Part.1. Number of new passenger cars registered2. The distribution by version of new passenger cars3. The fuel stations in their territory that supply E85 fuel shall be indicated in accordance with Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 1014/2010 (1).PART C —   Format for the transmission of dataFor each year, Member States shall report the information specified in points 1 and 3 of Part A in the following formats:Aggregated data including general information specified in point 3 of Part A:Member State (2)YearData sourceTotal number of new registrations of new passenger cars subject to EC type-approvalTotal number of new registrations of new individually approved passenger carsTotal number of new registrations of new passenger cars approved nationally in small seriesPercentage of all fuel filling stations providing E85, in accordance with Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1014/2010Total number of fuel filling stations providing E85 where the proportion of those stations exceeds 30 % of all fuel filling stations, in accordance with Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1014/2010Detailed data specified in point 1 of Part A:Year Manufacturer name Manufacturer name Manufacturer name Type-approval number and its extension Type Variant Version Make Commercial name Category of vehicle type-approved Total number of new registrations Mass (kg) Specific emissions of CO2 (g/km) Wheelbase (mm) Track width steering axle (mm) Track width other axle (mm) Fuel type (3) Fuel mode (3) Engine capacity (cm3) Electric energy consumption (Wh/km) Innovative technology or group of innovative technologies code (4) Emissions reduction through innovative technologies (g/km) (4)Year 1 Manuf. 1 Manuf. 1 Manuf. 1 TAN 1 Type 1 Variant 1 Version 1 … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …Year 1 Manuf. 1 Manuf. 1 Manuf. 1 TAN 1 Type 1 Variant 1 Version 2 … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …Year 1 Manuf. 1 Manuf. 1 Manuf. 1 TAN 1 Type 1 Variant 2 Version 1 … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …Year 1 Manuf. 1 Manuf. 1 Manuf. 1 TAN 1 Type 1 Variant 2 Version 2 … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …(1)  OJ L 293, 11.11.2010, p. 15.(2)  ISO 3166 alpha-2 codes with the exception of Greece and the United Kingdom for which the codes are “EL” and “UK” respectively.(3)  In accordance with Article 6.(4)  In accordance with Article 12.’ +",approval;COC;certificate of compliance;certificate of conformity;quality certificate;quality certification;pollution control;motor vehicle pollution;motor car;automobile;car;personal automobile;private car;tourist vehicle;disclosure of information;information disclosure;greenhouse gas;carbon dioxide;data collection;compiling data;data retrieval,21 +17594,"98/594/EC: Commission Decision of 6 October 1998 amending Council Decisions 79/542/EEC, 92/260/EEC, 93/195/EEC and 93/197/EEC, with regard to the animal health conditions for importation, temporary admission and re-entry of registered horses from Thailand (notified under document number C(1998) 2962) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Articles 12, 13, 15 and 16 and point (ii) of Article 19 thereof,Whereas by Council Decision 79/542/EEC (2), as last amended by Commission Decision 98/146/EC (3), a list of third countries from which Member States authorise imports of bovine animals, swine, equidae, sheep and goat, fresh meat and meat products has been established;Whereas the health conditions and veterinary certification for the temporary admission of registered horses, the re-entry thereof after temporary export, and imports thereof are laid down respectively in Commission Decisions 92/260/EEC (4), 93/195/EEC (5) and 93/197/EEC (6), all as last amended by Decision 98/360/EC (7);Whereas, following a Community veterinary mission to Thailand it appears that the animal health situation in this country is satisfactory as regards diseases in equidae and controlled by well-structured and organised services;Whereas the responsible veterinary authorities of Thailand have undertaken to notify the Commission and the Member States by telex, fax or telegram within 24 hours of confirmation of the occurrence of any disease mentioned in Annex A to Directive 90/426/EEC or the adoption of a vaccination policy against them or change in such policy and within an appropriate time of changes in import policy with respect to equidae;Whereas the animal health conditions and veterinary certification must be adopted according to the animal health situation of the countries concerned; whereas the present case relates only to registered horses;Whereas Decisions 79/542/EEC, 92/260/EEC, 93/195/EEC and 93/197/EEC must be amended accordingly;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. In part 2 of the Annex to Decision 79/542/EEC, special column for equidae, the following line is inserted in accordance with the alphabetic order of the ISO code:>TABLE> Decision 92/260/EEC is amended as follows:1. 'Thailand` is added to the list of third countries in Group C of Annex I.2. 'Thailand` is added to the list of third countries in the title of the health certificate set out in Annex II C.3. At point III of Annex II C, the following paragraph is added:'(l) If the equidae comes from Thailand, it was subjected to a complement fixation test for glanders on . . . (5) and for dourine on . . . (5), this within 10 days of export with negative results at 1 in 10 (4)`.4. In footnote (6) of Annex II C, 'Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Malaysia (peninsula) and Singapore` is replaced by 'Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Malaysia (peninsula), Singapore and Thailand`.5. 'Thailand (TH)` is added to the third indent of Chapter III point (d) of Annex II A, B, C, D and E. Decision 93/195/EEC is amended as follows:1. 'Thailand (TH)` is added to the list of third countries in Group C of Annex I.2. 'Thailand` is added to the list of third countries in the title of the health certificate set out in Annex II C. Decision 93/197/EEC is amended as follows:1. 'Thailand (TH)` is added to the list of third countries in Group C of Annex I.2. In the title of the health certificate set out in Annex II C, 'Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Malaysia (peninsula) and Singapore` is replaced by 'Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Malaysia (peninsula), Singapore and Thailand`.3. At point III of Annex II C, the following paragraph is added:'(m) If the equidae comes from Thailand, it was subjected to a complement fixation test for glanders on . . . (4) and for dourine on . . . (4), this within 21 days of export with negative results at 1 in 10 (4)`.4. In footnote (5) of Annex II C, 'Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Malaysia (peninsula) and Singapore` is replaced by 'Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Malaysia (peninsula), Singapore and Thailand`. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 October 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 42.(2) OJ L 146, 14. 6. 1979, p. 15.(3) OJ L 46, 17. 2. 1998, p. 8.(4) OJ L 130, 15. 5. 1992, p. 67.(5) OJ L 86, 6. 4. 1993, p. 1.(6) OJ L 86, 6. 4. 1993, p. 16.(7) OJ L 163, 6. 6. 1998, p. 44. +",import;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;Thailand;Kingdom of Thailand;health certificate;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule;temporary admission;temporary export;temporary import,21 +10049,"Council Directive 92/25/EEC of 31 March 1992 on the wholesale distribution of medicinal products for human use. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1) ,in cooperation with the European Parliament(2) ,Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(3) ,Whereas it is important to adopt measures with the aim of progressively establishing the internal market over a period expiring on 31 December 1992; whereas the internal market is to comprise an area without internal frontiers in which the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital is ensured;Whereas the wholesale distribution of medicinal products is at present subject to different provisions in the various Member States; whereas many operations involving the wholesale distribution of medicinal products for human use may cover several Member States simultaneously;Whereas it is necessary to exercise control over the entire chain of distribution of medicinal products, from their manufacture or import into the Community through to supply to the public, so as to guarantee that such products are stored, transported and handled in suitable conditions; whereas the requirements which must be adopted for this purpose will considerably facilitate the withdrawal of defective products from the market and allow more effective efforts against counterfeit products;Whereas any person involved in the wholesale distribution of medicinal products should be in possession of a special authorization; whereas pharmacists and persons authorized to supply medicinal products directly to the public, and who confine themselves to this activity, should be exempt from obtaining this authorization; whereas it is however necessary, in order to control the complete chain of distribution of medicinal products, that pharmacists and persons authorized to supply medicinal products to the public keep records showing transactions in products received;Whereas authorization must be subject to certain essential conditions and it is the responsibility of the Member State concerned to ensure that such conditions are met; whereas each Member State must recognize authorizations granted by other Member States;Whereas certain Member States impose on wholesalers who supply medicinal products to pharmacists and on persons authorized to supply medicinal products to the public certain public service obligations; whereas those Member States must be able to continue to impose those obligations on wholesalers established within their territory; whereas they must also be able to impose them on wholesalers in other Member States on condition that they do not impose any obligation more stringent than those which they impose on their own wholesalers and provided that such obligations may be regarded as warranted on grounds of public health protection and are proportionate in relation to the objective of such protection,. 1. This Directive covers the wholesale distribution in the Community of medicinal products for human use to which Chapters II to V of Council Directive 65/65/EEC of 26 January 1965 on the approximation of provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action relating to medicinal products(4) apply.2. For the purposes of this Directive:- wholesale distribution of medicinal products shall mean all activities consisting of procuring, holding, supplying or exporting medicinal products, apart from supplying medicinal products to the public; such activities are carried out with manufacturers or their depositories, importers, other wholesale distributors or with pharmacists and persons authorized or entitled to supply medicinal products to the public in the Member State concerned,- public service obligation shall mean the obligation placed on wholesalers to guarantee permanently an adequate range of medicinal products to meet the requirements of a specific geographical area and to deliver the supplies requested within a very short time over the whole of the area in question. Without prejudice to Article 3 of Directive 65/65/EEC, Member States shall take all appropriate action to ensure that only medicinal products in respect of which a marketing authorization has been granted in accordance with Community law are distributed on their territory. 1. Member States shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that the wholesale distribution of medicinal products is subject to the possession of an authorization to engage in activity as a wholesaler in medicinal products, stating the place for which it is valid.2. Where persons authorized or entitled to supply medicinal products to the public may also, under national law, engage in wholesale business, such persons shall be subject to the authorization provided for in paragraph 1.3. Possession of an authorization, as mentioned in Article 16 of Second Council Directive 75/319/EEC of 20 May 1975 on the approximation of provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action relating to proprietary medicinal products(5) , shall include authorization to distribute by wholesale the medicinal products covered by that authorization. Possession of an authorization to engage in activity as a wholesaler in medicinal products shall not give dispensation from the obligation to possess a manufacturing authorization and to comply with the conditions set out in that respect, even where the manufacturing or import business is secondary.4. At the request of the Commission or any Member State, Member States shall supply all appropriate information concerning the individual authorizations which they have granted under paragraph 1.5. Checks on the persons and establishments authorized to engage in the activity of wholesaler in medicinal products and the inspection of their premises shall be carried out under the responsibility of the Member State which granted the authorization.6. The Member State which granted the authorization referred to in paragraph 1 shall suspend or revoke that authorization if the conditions of authorization cease to be met. It shall forthwith inform the other Member States and the Commission thereof.7. Should a Member State consider that, in respect of a person holding an authorization granted by another Member State under the terms of paragraph 1, the conditions of authorization are not, or are no longer, met, it shall forthwith inform the Commission and the other Member State involved. The latter shall take the measures necessary and shall inform the Commission and the first Member State of the decisions taken and the reasons for those decisions. 1. Member States shall ensure that the time taken for the procedure for examining the application for the authorization referred to in Article 3 (1) does not exceed 90 days from the day on which the competent authority of the Member State concerned receives the application.The competent authority may, if need be, require the applicant to supply all necessary information concerning the conditions of authorization. Where the authority exercises this option, the period laid down in this paragraph shall be suspended until the requisite additional data have been supplied.2. All decisions to refuse, suspend or revoke the authorization referred to in Article 3 (1) shall state in detail the reasons on which they are based. A decision shall be notified to the party concerned, who shall at the same time be informed of the redress available to him under the laws in force and of the time limit allowed for access to such redress. In order to obtain the authorization referred to in Article 3 (1), applicants must fulfil the following minimum requirements:(a) they must have suitable and adequate premises, installations and equipment so as to ensure proper conservation and distribution of the medicinal products;(b) they must have staff, and in particular a qualified person designated as responsible, meeting the conditions provided for by the legislation of the Member State concerned;(c) they must undertake to fulfil the obligations incumbent on them under the terms of Article 6. Holders of the authorization referred to in Article 3 (1) must fulfil the following minimum requirements:(a) they must make the premises, installations and equipment referred to in Article 5 (a) accessible at all times to the persons responsible for inspecting them;(b) they must obtain their supplies of medicinal products only from persons who are themselves in possession of the authorization referred to in Article 3 (1) or who are exempt from obtaining such authorization under the terms of Article 3 (3);(c) they must supply medicinal products only to persons who are themselves in possession of the authorization referred to in Article 3 (1) or who are authorized or entitled to supply medicinal products to the public in the Member State concerned;(d) they must have an emergency plan which ensures effective implementation of any recall from the market ordered by the competent authorities or carried out in cooperation with the manufacturer or holder of the marketing authorization for the product concerned;(e) they must keep records either in the form of purchase/sales invoices, or on computer, or in any other form giving for any transaction in medicinal products received or dispatched at least the following information:- date,- name of the medicinal product,- quantity received or supplied,- name and address of the supplier or consignee, as appropriate;(f) they must keep the records referred to under (e) available to the competent authorities, for inspection purposes, for a period of five years;(g) they must comply with the principles and guidelines of good distribution practice for medicinal products as laid down in Article 10. With regard to the supply of medicinal products to pharmacists and persons authorized or entitled to supply medicinal products to the public, Member States shall not impose upon the holder of an authorization referred to in Article 3 (1) which has been granted by another Member State, any obligation, in particular public service obligations, more stringent than those they impose on persons whom they have themselves authorized to engage in equivalent activities.The said obligations should, moreover, be justified, in keeping with the Treaty, on grounds of public health protection and be proportionate in relation to the objective of such protection. For all supplies of medicinal products to a person authorized or entitled to supply medicinal products to the public in the Member State concerned, the authorized wholesaler must enclose a document that makes it possible to ascertain:- the date,- the name and pharmaceutical form of the medicinal product,- the quantity supplied,- the name and address of the supplier and consignor.Member States shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that persons authorized or entitled to supply medicinal products to the public are able to provide information that makes it possible to trace the distribution path of every medicinal product. The provisions of this Directive shall not prevent the application of more stringent requirements laid down by Member States in respect of the wholesale distribution of:- narcotic or psychotropic substances within their territory,- medicinal products derived from blood governed by Directive 89/381/EEC(6) ,- immunological medicinal products governed by Directive 89/342/EEC(7) ,- radiopharmaceuticals governed by Directive 89/343/ EEC(8) . 0The Commission shall publish guidelines on good distribution practice. To this end it shall consult the Committee for Proprietary Medicinal Products and the Pharmaceutical Committee. 11. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 1 January 1993.They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.2. When these measures are adopted by the Member States, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such a reference shall be laid down by the Member States. 2This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 March 1992.For the Council The President Vitor MARTINS(1) OJ No C 58, 8. 3. 1990, p. 16 and OJ No C 207, 8. 8. 1991, p. 11.(2) OJ No C 183, 15. 7. 1991, p. 139, and OJ No C 67, 16. 3. 1992.(3) OJ No C 269, 14. 10. 1991, p. 84.(4) OJ No 22, 9. 2. 1965, p. 369/65. Directive last amended by Directive 89/341/EEC (OJ No L 142, 25. 5. 1989, p. 11).(5) OJ No L 147, 9. 6. 1975, p. 13. Directive last amended by Directive 89/381/EEC (OJ No L 181, 28. 6. 1989, p. 44).(6) OJ No L 181, 28. 6. 1989, p. 44.(7) OJ No L 142, 25. 5. 1989, p. 14.(8) OJ No L 142, 25. 5. 1989, p. 16. +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;pharmaceutical legislation;control of medicines;pharmaceutical regulations;medicament;medication;distributive trades;distribution network;distribution policy;distribution structure;sales network;drug surveillance;pharmaceutical surveillance;supervision of medicinal products;supervision of pharmaceutical drugs;wholesale trade;wholesale dealing;wholesale market,21 +4262,"86/262/EEC: Commission Decision of 15 May 1986 amending for the eighth time Decision 85/632/EEC on certain protective measures against foot-and-mouth disease in Italy. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3768/85 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 72/461/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health problems affecting intra-Commmunity trade in fresh meat (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3768/85, and in particular Article 8 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 80/215/EEC of 22 January 1980 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in meat products (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3768/85, and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has occurred in Italy; whereas that outbreak is such as to constitute a danger to the livestock of the other Member States, owing to the large volume of trade both in animals and fresh meat and in certain meat-based products;Whereas, following that outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, the Commission adopted several Decisions, particularly 85/632/EEC of 18 December 1985 on certain protective measures against foot-and-mouth disease in Italy (5), as last amended by Commission Decision 86/240/EEC (6);Whereas the outbreaks have, as a result of the measures introduced and the action taken by the Italian authorities, in particular as regards vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease, been confined to certain parts of Italy's territory;Whereas it seems necessary to amend the scope of the restrictive measures to take account of the development of the disease and of measures carried out locally by the Italian authorities;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Commission Decision 85/632/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. in Article 1 (2), '24 April 1986' is replaced by '15 May 1986';2. in Article 2 (3), '24 April 1986' is replaced by '15 May 1986';3. in Article 3 (3), '24 April 1986' is replaced by '15 May 1986;4. the Annex is replaced by the Annex to this Decision. The Member States shall amend the measures which they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision three days after its notification. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 May 1986.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENThe President(1) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.(2) OJ No L 362, 31. 12. 1985, p. 8.(3) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 24.(4) OJ No L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 4.(5) OJ No L 379, 31. 12. 1985, p. 38.(6) OJ No L 163, 19. 6. 1986, p. 38.ANNEX1. Parts of the territory which are the subject of restrictions on the trade in live animals:- in the region of Veneto, local health units 27 and 31,- in the region of Emilia-Romagna, local health units 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 26, 31, 35 and 38,- the region of Campania,- in the region of Lombardia, local health unit 48,- in the region of Abruzzi, local health unit 8,- in the region of Puglia, local health units 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 31, 33, 47 and 48,- any other part of territory situated within a radius of 10 kilometres around any outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease recorded after 1 April 1986.2. Parts of the territory which are the subject of restrictions on the trade in fresh meat and meat products:(a) meat obtained from animals slaughtered after 28 February 1986 and before 8 April 1986 and products prepared using such meat:- in the region of Veneto, local health units 28, 29, 30 and 32,- in the region of Lombardia, local health units 47 and 49,- in the region of Emilia-Romagna, local health units 9, 10, 18, 19, 20, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32 and 34;(b) meat obtained from animals slaughtered after 1 November 1985 and before 27 April 1986 and products prepared using such meat:- in the region of Lombardia, local health unit 48,- in the region of Emilia-Romagna, local health units 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 26, 31, 33, 36, 37 and 39,the prohibition will be extended beyond 27 April 1986 should a further outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease occur in these parts of the territory;(c) meat obtained from animals slaughtered after 1 November 1985 and before 18 April 1986 and products prepared using such meat:- in the region of Veneto, local health unit 31;(d) meat obtained from animals slaughtered after 28 February 1986 and before 18 March 1986 and products prepared using such meat:- in the region of Emilia-Romagna, local health units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24, 40 and 41,- in the region of Lombardia, local health units 45, 46 and 50,- in the region of Veneto, local health units 24, 25, 26, 27 and 33;(e) meat obtained from animals slaughtered after 1 January 1986 and before 8 April 1986 and products prepared using such meat:- in the region of Abruzzi, local health units 5 and 14,- in the region of Marche, local health units 22 and 24;(f) meat obtained from animals slaughtered after 1 January 1986 and before 12 May 1986 and products prepared using such meat:- in the region of Campania,- in the region of Puglia, local health units 31 and 33;(g) meat obtained from animals slaughtered after 1 January 1986 and before 18 April 1986, and products prepared using such meat:- in the region of Abruzzi, local health unit 8;(h) meat obtained from animals slaughtered after 15 March 1986 and products prepared using such meat:- in the region of Puglia, local health units 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 47 and 48;(i) meat obtained from animals slaughtered after 1 November 1985 and before 19 May 1986 and products prepared using meat:- in the region of Emilia-Romagna, local health units 35 and 38,the prohibition will be extended beyond 19 May 1986 should a further outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease occur in these parts of the territory;(j) any other part of the territory situated within a radius of 10 kilometres around any outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, recorded after 1 April 1986. +",Italy;Italian Republic;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;fresh meat;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;foot-and-mouth disease,21 +31478,"2006/282/EC: Commission Decision of 4 April 2006 amending Decision 2004/450/EC as regards the standard requirements for the content of applications for Community financing for programmes for the eradication, monitoring and control of TSEs (notified under document number C(2006) 1247) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Article 24(11) thereof,Whereas:(1) Decision 90/424/EEC lays down the procedures governing the Community’s financial contribution towards programmes for the eradication and monitoring of certain animal diseases listed in that Decision.(2) Commission Decision 2004/450/EC of 29 April 2004 laying down standard requirements for the content of applications for Community financing for programmes for the eradication, monitoring and control of animal diseases (2) sets out the information to be contained in the applications to be submitted by the Member States to the Commission.(3) Annex III to Decision 2004/450/EC lays down the standard requirements for the submission of programmes of eradication and monitoring of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) co-financed by the Community. That Annex refers to certain provisions of Annexes III and VII to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (3).(4) Annexes III and VII to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 have been amended by Commission Regulations (EC) No 1492/2004 (4), (EC) No 36/2005 (5) and (EC) No 214/2005 (6). Therefore it is appropriate to amend Decision 2004/450/EC in order to take account of the amendments to Annexes III and VII to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001.(5) Decision 2004/450/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex III to Decision 2004/450/EC is replaced by the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 April 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/53/EC (OJ L 29, 2.2.2006, p. 37).(2)  OJ L 155, 30.4.2004, p. 90; corrected by OJ L 92, 12.4.2005, p. 16.(3)  OJ L 147, 31.5.2001, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 339/2006 (OJ L 55, 25.2.2006, p. 5).(4)  OJ L 274, 24.8.2004, p. 3.(5)  OJ L 10, 13.1.2005, p. 9.(6)  OJ L 37, 10.2.2005, p. 9.ANNEX‘ANNEX IIIStandard requirements for the submission of programmes of eradication and monitoring of TSEs (1) co-financed by the Community1.   Identification of the programmeMember State:Disease(s) (2):Year of implementation:Reference of this document:Contact (name, phone, fax, e-mail):Date sent to the Commission:2.   Description of the programme3.   Description of the epidemiological situation of the disease4.   Measures included in the programme4.1.   Designation of the central authority charged with supervising and coordinating the departments responsible for implementing the programme:4.2.   Description and delimitation of the geographical and administrative areas in which the programme is to be applied:4.3.   System in place for the registration of holdings:4.4.   System in place for the identification of animals:4.5.   Measures in place as regards the notification of the disease:4.6.   Monitoring4.6.1.   Monitoring in bovine animalsEstimated number of testsAnimals referred to in Annex III, Chapter A, Part I, points 2.1, 3 and 4.1 to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3)Animals referred to in Annex III, Chapter A, Part I, points 2.2, 4.2 and 4.3 to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001Others (specify)4.6.2.   Monitoring in ovine animalsEstimated Number of testsOvine animals referred to in Annex III, Chapter A, Part II, point 2 to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001Ovine animals referred to in Annex III, Chapter A, Part II, point 3 to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001Ovine animals referred to in Annex III, Chapter A, Part II, point 5 to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001Ovine animals referred to in Annex VII, point 8(d) to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001Others (specify)4.6.3.   Monitoring in caprine animalsEstimated Number of testsCaprine animals referred to in Annex III, Chapter A, Part II, point 2 to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001Caprine animals referred to in Annex III, Chapter A, Part II, point 3 to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001Caprine animals referred to in Annex III, Chapter A, Part II, point 5 to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001Caprine animals referred to in Annex VII, point 4(c) to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001Others (specify)4.6.4.   Discriminatory testsEstimated number of testsPrimary molecular testing referred to in Annex X, Chapter C, point 3.2(c)(i) to Regulation (EC) No 999/20014.6.5.   Genotyping of positive and randomly selected animalsEstimated number of testsAnimals referred to in Annex III, Chapter A, Part II, point 8.1 to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001Animals referred to in Annex III, Chapter A, Part II, point 8.2 to Regulation (EC) No 999/20014.7.   Eradication4.7.1.   Measures following confirmation of a BSE case:4.7.1.1. Description:4.7.1.2. Summary tableEstimated numberAnimals to be killed according to the requirements of Annex VII, point 2(a) to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001:4.7.2.   Measures following confirmation of a scrapie case:4.7.2.1. Description:4.7.2.2. Summary tableEstimated numberAnimals to be killed according to the requirements of Annex VII, point 2(b) to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001:Animals to be genotyped according to the requirements of Annex VII, point 2(b) to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001:4.7.3.   Breeding programme for resistance to TSEs in sheep4.7.3.1. General description (4):4.7.3.2. Summary tableEstimated numberEwes to be genotyped within the framework of a breeding programme as established in Commission Decision 2003/100/ECRams to be genotyped within the framework of a breeding programme as established in Decision 2003/100/EC5.   Costs5.1.   Detailed analysis of the costs:5.2.   Summary of the costsCosts related to Specification Number of units Unitary cost in euro Total amount in euro Community funding requested (yes/no)BSE testing (5)1.1. Rapid testsTest:Test:Test:Scrapie testing (6)2.1. Rapid testsTest:Test:Discriminatory testing (7)3.1. Primary molecular testsTest:Genotyping4.1. Determination of genotype of animals in the framework of the measures laid down by Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 (8)4.2. Determination of genotype of animals in the framework of a breeding programme as established in Decision 2003/100/EC (9)Compulsory Slaughter5.1. Compensation for bovine animals to be killed under the requirements of Annex VII, point 2(a) of Regulation (EC) No 999/20015.2. Compensation for ovine and caprine animals to be killed under the requirements of Annex VII, point 2(b) of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001TOTAL(1)  Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and scrapie.(2)  One document per disease is used unless all measures of the programme on the target population are used for the control and eradication of different diseases.(3)  OJ L 147, 31.5.2001, p. 1.(4)  Description of the programme according to the minimum requirements laid down by Decision 2003/100/EC (OJ L 41, 14.2.2003, p. 41) (this may be made by reference to the Report referred to in Article 5(a) of that Decision).(5)  As referred to in point 4.6.1.(6)  As referred to in points 4.6.2 and 4.6.3.(7)  As referred to in point 4.6.4.(8)  As referred to in points 4.6.3 and 4.7.2.2.(9)  As referred to in point 4.7.3.2.’ +",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;disease prevention;prevention of disease;prevention of illness;preventive medicine;prophylaxis;screening for disease;screening for illness;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme,21 +29272,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2278/2004 of 30 December 2004 amending Regulation (EC) No 2759/1999 laying down rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (1), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 26(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (2), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1783/2003 (3), includes certain provisions that are not directly applicable to beneficiary countries under Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999. Article 26 can therefore no longer be referred to in Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2759/1999 (4). Specific provisions should therefore be introduced into Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2759/1999 to take account of the situation with regard to the applicant countries.(2) Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 concerns the rate of Community contribution and the aid intensities. Paragraph 2 of that Article raises the ceiling for public aid for investments in agricultural holdings, amongst others, for investments made by young farmers and/or in mountain areas. Those terms should be defined in accordance with the principles applicable to Member States.(3) Regulation (EC) No 2759/1999 should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Agriculture Structures and Rural Development Committee,. Regulation (EC) No 2759/1999 is amended as follows:1. In Article 3, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:2. In Article 8, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:(a) ‘young farmers’ shall mean a farmer under 40 years of age at the time when the decision to grant support is taken, possessing adequate occupational skills and competence;(b) ‘mountain areas’ shall mean mountain areas as defined in Article 18(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999;(c) ‘public aid’ shall mean all such aid whether or not granted under the programme.’ This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 December 2004.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2008/2004 (OJ L 349, 25.11.2004, p. 12).(2)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 583/2004 (OJ L 91, 30.3.2004, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 70.(4)  OJ L 331, 23.12.1999, p. 51. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 775/2003 (OJ L 112, 6.5.2003, p. 9). +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;rural development;rural planning;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,21 +12103,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 3497/93 of 20 December 1993 laying down certain additional detailed rules for the application of the supplementary trade mechanism (STM) to fruit and vegetable trade between Spain and the Community as constituted at 31 December 1985 as regards tomatoes, artichokes and melons. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3210/89 of 23 October 1989 laying down general rules for applying the supplementary trade mechanism to fresh fruit and vegetables (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3818/92 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 816/89 (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3831/92 (4), establishes the list of products subject to the supplementary trade mechanism in the fresh fruit and vegetables sector from 1 January 1990; whereas tomatoes, artichokes and melons are included on the list;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3944/89 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3308/91 (6), lays down detailed rules for applying the supplementary trade mechanism, hereinafter called the 'STM', to fresh fruit and vegetables;Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 3064/93 (7) lays down that the periods referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3210/89 shall be up to 31 December 1993 for the above products; whereas, in view of expected exports from Spain to the rest of the Community, with the exception of Portugal, and of the Community market, a period I should be fixed up to 31 January 1994 for the products in question, in accordance with the Annex;Whereas it should be recalled that the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 3944/89 on statistical monitoring and the various communications from the Member States apply in order to ensure that the STM operates;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. For tomatoes, artichokes and melons falling within the CN codes set out in the Annex, the periods provided for in Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3210/89 shall be as set out in the Annex hereto. For consignments from Spain to the rest of the Community market with the exception of Portugal of the products listed in Article 1, the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 3944/89 shall apply.However, the notification referred to in Article 2 (2) of the said Regulation shall be made each Tuesday at the latest for the quantities consigned during the preceding week.The communications referred to in the first paragraph of Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 3944/89 shall be made once a month by the fifth of each month at the latest for information referring to the previous month; where appropriate, this communication shall bear the word 'nil'. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1994.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 312, 27. 10. 1989, p. 6.(2) OJ No L 387, 31. 12. 1992, p. 15.(3) OJ No L 86, 31. 3. 1989, p. 35.(4) OJ No L 387, 31. 12. 1992, p. 47.(5) OJ No L 379, 28. 12. 1989, p. 20.(6) OJ No L 313, 14. 11. 1991, p. 13.(7) OJ No L 274, 6. 11. 1993, p. 8.ANNEXDetermination of the periods provided for in Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3210/89 (Period 1 to 31 January 1994)"""" ID=""1"">Tomatoes> ID=""2"">0702 00 10 > ID=""3"">I""> ID=""1"">Artichokes> ID=""2"">0709 10 00 > ID=""3"">I""> ID=""1"">Melons> ID=""2"">0807 10 90 > ID=""3"">I""> +",fruit;vegetable;fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;perennial vegetable;artichoke;asparagus;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +18426,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2811/98 of 22 December 1998 fixing the definitive aid for oranges for the 1997/98 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 of 28 October 1996 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1169/97 of 26 June 1997 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits (2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1145/98 (3), and in particular Article 22(1) thereof,Whereas Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 establishes a processing threshold of 1 189 000 tonnes for oranges; whereas Article 5(2) of that Regulation provides that, for each marketing year, overrunning of the processing thresholds is to be assessed on the basis of the average quantity processed with benefit of the aid during the last three marketing years, including the current marketing year; whereas Article 5(3) stipulates that, where an overrun has been established, the aid fixed for the current marketing year in the Annex to that Regulation is to be reduced by 1 % per 11 890 tonnes of overrun;Whereas, under Article 22(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1169/97, the Member States have notified the Commission of the quantities of oranges delivered for processing in respect of the 1997/98 marketing year under Regulation (EC) No 2202/96; whereas, on the basis of those figures and of the quantities processed with benefit of the aid in the 1995/96 and 1996/97 marketing years, an overrun in the processing threshold of 501 294 tonnes has been established; whereas the aid for oranges fixed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 for the 1997/98 marketing year should accordingly be reduced by 42 %;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. For the 1997/98 marketing year, the aid for oranges fixed in the tables in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 shall be reduced by 42 %.When the aid is paid, account shall be taken of advances paid in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1169/97. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21. 11. 1996, p. 49.(2) OJ L 169, 27. 6. 1997, p. 15.(3) OJ L 159, 3. 6. 1998, p. 29. +",aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine;production aid;aid to producers,21 +38454,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 441/2010 of 21 May 2010 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Canestrato di Moliterno (PGI)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) and in accordance with Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Italy’s application to register the name ‘Canestrato di Moliterno’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 May 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 235, 30.9.2009, p. 28.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.3.   CheesesITALYCanestrato di Moliterno (PGI) +",cheese;Italy;Italian Republic;location of production;location of agricultural production;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,21 +37560,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1048/2009 of 23 October 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 733/2008 on the conditions governing imports of agricultural products originating in third countries following the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power station. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 733/2008 of 15 July 2008 (1), which is the codified version of repealed Regulation (EEC) No 737/90 of 22 March 1990 on the conditions governing imports of agricultural products originating in third countries following the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power station (2), fixed maximum permitted levels of radioactivity for agricultural products originating in third countries and intended for human consumption, with which imports must comply and in connection with which checks are carried out by the Member States. However, Regulation (EC) No 733/2008 expires on 31 March 2010.(2) Radioactive caesium contamination of certain products originating in the third countries most affected by the Chernobyl accident still exceeds the maximum permitted levels of radioactivity laid down in Regulation (EC) No 733/2008.(3) There is scientific evidence that the duration of caesium-137 contamination following the Chernobyl accident, for a number of products originating from species living and growing in forests and wooded areas, essentially relates to the physical half-life of that radionuclide, which is 30 years.(4) Regulation (EC) No 733/2008 should therefore be amended accordingly,. The second paragraph of Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 733/2008 shall be replaced by the following:‘It shall expire:1. on 31 March 2020, unless the Council decides otherwise at an earlier date, in particular if the list of excluded products referred to in Article 4 covers all the products fit for human consumption to which this Regulation applies;2. upon the entry into force of the Commission Regulation referred to in Article 2(1) of Regulation (Euratom) No 3954/87, if such entry into force takes place before 31 March 2020.’. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 23 October 2009.For the CouncilThe PresidentT. BILLSTRÖM(1)  OJ L 201, 30.7.2008, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 82, 29.3.1990, p. 1. +",import;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;third country;food contamination;food contaminant;agricultural product;farm product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Ukraine;nuclear accident;nuclear damage;nuclear risk;radioactive accident;radioactive risk,21 +13890,"95/569/EC: Council Decision of 18 December 1995 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Ecuador on precursors and chemical substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof, in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 228 (2), and Article 228 (4) thereof,Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission,Whereas, on 25 September 1995, the Council authorized the Commission to negotiate, on behalf of the Community, agreements on the control of precursors and chemical substances with the Member States of the Organization of American States, and as a priority with the Member Countries of the Cartagena Agreement; whereas the Commission, on the basis of this authorization, completed negotiations with the Republic of Ecuador on 13 November 1995;Whereas it is appropriate that the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Ecuador on precursors and chemical substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances should be approved;Whereas it is appropriate that the Council authorize the Commission, in consultation with a special committee appointed by the Council, to approve modifications on behalf of the Community where the Agreement provides for them to be adopted by the Joint Follow-Up Group; whereas, such authorization must be limited to the modification of the Annexes of the Agreement in so far as it concerns substances already covered by Community legislation on precursors and chemical substances,. The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Ecuador on precursors and chemical substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement. The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, deposit the instrument provided for in Article 12 of the Agreement (1). 1.   The Community shall be represented in the Joint Follow-Up Group provided for in Article 9 of the Agreement by the Commission, assisted by the representatives of the Member States.2.   The Commission is authorized to approve, on behalf of the Community, modifications to the Annexes to the Agreement adopted by the Joint Follow-Up Group by the procedure laid down in Article 10 of the Agreement.The Commission shall be assisted in this task by a special committee designated by the Council and charged with establishing a common position.3.   The authorization referred to in paragraph 2 shall be limited to those substances which are already covered by the relevant Community legislation on drugs precursors and chemical substances. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 1995.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. BORRELL FONTELLES(1)  The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council. +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;illicit trade;black market;clandestine trade;contraband;fraudulent trade;narcotic;psychotropic substance;Ecuador;Republic of Ecuador,21 +3633,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 27/85 of 4 January 1985 laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84 laying down special measures in respect of olive oil. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84 of 17 July 1984 laying down special measures in respect of olive oil (1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas, under Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84, each Member State producing more than a minimal quantity of olive oil is to set up an agency for the purpose of carrying out certain inspection work and other duties in connection with the olive oil production aid scheme; whereas the agency must be in a position to carry out the tasks specified in that Regulation; whereas each agency must therefore possess the minimum powers required to discharge these tasks;Whereas, in order to guarantee correct and effective application of the production aid scheme, Article 1 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84 specifies that the agency shall be given full powers by the Member State concerned to carry out its tasks; whereas to this end each Member State concerned must confer on the agency's inspectors powers to enter all premises and land used by persons subject to inspection for their professional activities, and to demand such information and make such verifications as are necessary for accomplishment of the agency's tasks;Whereas the Member States concerned must take all measures necessary to safeguard the rights of persons subject to inspection whose interests may be affected thereby;Whereas the agency will carry out its work in the framework of a work schedule and budget drawn up by the Member State concerned acting on a proposal from the agency and after consulting the Commission; whereas the minimum content of the schedule and size of the budget, and also the procedure to be followed for their establishment and possible adjustment, should therefore be laid down;Whereas, under Article 1 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84, the Commission shall regularly monitor the work of the agencies; whereas a procedure should consequently be laid down by which the Commission will be kept informed of the progress of this work;Whereas the Community will for the first three marketing years contribute to the actual expenditure of the agencies; whereas procedures for this financing operation should therefore be laid down and also procedures for any verification work in connection with it;Whereas in view of the time required to set up the inspection agencies in producer Member States special arrangements should be made for the 1984/85 marketing year;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Oils and Fats,. 1. In accordance with Article 1 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84 each producer Member State shall, not later than 31 March 1985, set up an agency for the purpose of carrying out the checks and duties specified in that Regulation.2. Member States whose production, calculated on the basis of the average quantity eligible for production aid during the last four marketing years, does not exceed 3 000 tonnes, are not required to set up an agency. 1. Each agency shall be granted the legal powers required in order to carry out its duties.2. Each agency shall, within the framework of the work schedule and budget referred to in Article 1 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84, be given autonomy as regards the recruitment of staff and the planning of its work, and all expenditure arising therefrom.3. The number of staff on the agency's payroll, their level of training and experience, the resources made available to them and the manner in which the agency's departments are organized shall be such as to permit the duties referred to in Article 1 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84 to be carried out. More specifically, personnel responsible for control shall have thenecessary technical knowledge and experience to enable them to carry out the checks specified in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2261/84 (1) and Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3061/84 (2), in particular as regards the assessment of agronomic data, technical checks on mills and the scrutiny of stock records and accounts.4. The official shall, for the purpose of carrying out the duties assigned to them pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84, be given appropriate powers by the Member State concerned to obtain any information or evidence and carry out any checks which may be necessary in respect of producers, producers' organizations and associations thereof and approved mills, and in particular:(a) the authority to check books and other business records;(b) the authority to make copies of or take extracts from business records;(c) the right to request that information be given verbally, on the spot;(d) the right of access to any business premises or land covered by the control arrangements.Member States shall take whatever measures are necessary to safeguard the rights vested by their national legal orders in those natural and legal persons who are subject to inspection.Member States shall recognize the officials' findings as having conclusive force under their national legal orders. 1. From the 1985/86 marketing year onwards the agency shall propose a work schedule and a budget estimate in respect of each marketing year. The work schedule shall, without prejudice to the conditions laid down in Regulations (EEC) No 2261/84 and (EEC) No 3061/84, be drawn up on the basis of the representativeness of the operators covered by the control arrangements. representativeness Priority shall, however, be given to any area of activity or region in which there is a major risk of irregularities.2. The work schedule shall include:(a) a plan for the use of the data in the computerized files specified in Article 16 of Regulation (EEC) No 2261/84; such data shall include information arising from the register of olive cultivation;(b) an outline of the inspection work that the agency plans to carry out in respect of:- producers' organizations,- associations of producers' organizations, and- approved mills,together with a description of the way in which those checks are to be carried out;(c) a schedule of the work to be carried out by the agency with a view to determining yields of olives and olive oil;(d) a description of the investigations to be conducted as regards the destination of oil obtained by pressing olives and the by-products thereof, and statistical surveys of olive oil production, processing and consumption;(e) a list of any other work to be carried out at the request of the Member State or the Commission pursuant to the second and third subparagraph of Article 1 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84;(f) details of the training which the agency intends to provide for its staff;(g) a list of the officials responsible for liaising with the Commission.The agency shall, moreover, indicate the estimated number of man-days required in respect of each area of activity in the work schedule.3. The agency's budget shall include the following headings, each of which must be dealt with in a sufficiently detailed manner:1. List of posts;2. Expenditure on staff;3. Administrative expenditure;4. Expenditure on individual projects;5. Spending on investment;6. Other expenditure;7. Income from the Member State concerned;8. Contribution by the Community, by virtue of the second subparagraph of Article 1 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84;9. Income pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 1 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84;10. Other income.4. The agency shall, for the purposes of drawing up the draft work schedule and budget estimate, take into account the frequency of checks required by Community legislation, the experience gained in previous marketing years and, without prejudice to the responsibilities of the Member State concerned, any observations or comments made by the Commission before it is drawn up. 1. Not later than 15 August each year, the agency shall submit its draft work schedule and budget estimate to the Member State concerned. The latter shall, on the basis of the draft, draw up the work schedule and budget estimate and shall submit them to the Commission not later than 15 September each year.The Commission may, within 30 days, and without prejudice to the responsibilities of the Member State concerned, request that the latter introduce any change in the budget and the work schedule that the Commission considers available for the purposes of satisfactory operation of the production aid scheme.2. The agency's definitive work schedule and budget shall be adopted by the Member State concerned not later than 31 October each year and shall be forwarded to the Commission forthwith.3. Subject to Commission approval and provided the overall amount entered in the budget does not increase as a result, the Member State may, with a view to making the checks more effective, amend the agency's work schedule and budget during the marketing year.However, should an exceptional situation arise in which there is a risk of fraud seriously endangering proper operation of the production aid scheme, the agency shall inform the Member State in question and the Commission. In this case, the agency may modify its plan and the inspection work after having obtained the agreement of the Member State in question. That Member State shall inform the Commission without delay.If, during a marketing year, the agency is asked by the Member State or the Commission to carry out specific investigations, the work schedule and the budget shall be amended accordingly. The procedure laid down in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the introduction of such amendments. 1. In order that Commission officials may, as laid down in Article 1 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84, monitor the work carried out by the agency, the agency shall, not later than the 15th day of each month, submit to the Member State concerned and the Commission the schedule of its management and control work for the following month. The agency shall, as soon as possible, also notify the Commission and the Member State concerned of any change in the implementation of the monthly work schedule.2. The agency shall, not later than 30 days after the end of each quarter, submit to the Member State and Commission a summary report on the work carried out by the agency, together with a financial statement showing the cash-flow situation and the expenditure incurred by the agency in respect of each budget chapter.3. Representatives of the Commission, of the Member State concerned and of the agency shall at least quarterly to consider the work carried out by the agency and that which it intends to carry out in the future. 1. The Member State concerned shall, not later than 31 May each year, transmit to the Commission the revenue and expenditure account for the preceding marketing year accompanied by a report from the governmental authority responsible for supervision of the agency.2. Not later than three months after that date the Commission shall take a decision on the amount representing the agency's actual expenditure that is to be granted to the producer Member State in respect of the year in question. The said amount, less the advance payments referred to in paragraph 4 and in Article 7 (3), shall be paid once it is established that the agency has performed the work assigned to it.3. For the purpose of scrutiny of the revenue and expenditure account, Commission officials shall be entitled to have access to the agencies' financial records and supporting documents.4. The amount representing the agency's operating expenditure during a marketing year shall be agreed by the Commission and the Member State concerned on the basis of the agency's budget estimate. The Commission may, however, alter the monthly instalments in the light of the agency's rate of spending as calculated on the basis of the figures in the quarterly reports referred to in Article 5 (2). 1. The draft work schedule and the budget estimate for 1984/85 shall be drawn up by the Member States concerned in accordance with Article 3 (2) and (3) and shall be forwarded to the Commission not later than 28 February 1985.The draft work schedule shall include the agency's staff recruitment plan for the marketing year concerned.The proposed activities of the agency, including inspection work, must be consonant with the recruitment plan and with the training programme scheduled. Member States shall on the same occasion transmit to the Commission the proposed statute for the agency. This must include a staff recruitment procedure that provides sufficient guarantees that the aims set out in Article 2 (3) will be achieved.Within 30 days the Commission may request the Member State, without prejudice to the responsibilities of the latter, to make any change in the budget or schedule which it considers appropriate and shall submit its comments, if any, on the statute.2. The work schedule and budget for 1984/85 shall be adopted by the Member State concerned not later than 30 April 1985.3. After receiving the 1984/85 draft work schedule and budget estimate the Commission may, on the basis of the latter and in order to facilitate the setting up of the agency, advance to the Member States the amount representing the cost of setting up the agency. The agency shall, after being formally set up, be entitled to receive the monthly advance payments in respect of operating costs which are referred to in Article 6 (4). Until such time as the agency is in a position to perform all the other duties and checks assigned to it, producer Member States shall at least carry out the checks laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2261/84, Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2711/84 (1) and Regulation (EEC) No 3061/84 in accordance with existing procedures. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.The provisions of Articles 4, 5 and 6 shall be applicable only to the work schedule programmes and budgets relative to the 1984/85, 1985/86 and 1986/87 marketing years.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 January 1984.For the CommissionPoul DALSAGERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 208, 3. 8. 1984, p. 11.(1) OJ No L 208, 3. 8. 1984, p. 3.(2) OJ No L 288, 1. 11. 1984, p. 52.(1) OJ No L 258, 27. 9. 1984, p. 12. +",olive oil;production control;product inspection;EU control;Community control;European Union control;EU office or agency;Community service body;EC institutional body;EC satellite body;EC specialised body;EU Agencies and decentralised bodies;European Monitoring Centre;European Union office or agency;European agency;European foundation;autonomous Community body;decentralised Community body;specialised Community agency;production aid;aid to producers,21 +14079,"Council Regulation (EC) No 851/95 of 10 April 1995 opening and providing for the administration of a Community tariff quota for table cherries originating in Switzerland. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, in the Agreement concluded between the Community and Switzerland, and approved by Decision 86/559/EEC (1), the Community undertook to open each year, subject to certain conditions, a Community tariff quota at zero rate of duty for table cherries originating in this country; whereas this tariff quota should be opened, and, where necessary, the conditions of eligibility laid down should be specified; whereas, for reasons of simplification, provision should be made to empower the Commission to give effect, following receipt of the opinion of the Customs Code Committee, to necessary amendments and technical adaptations of this Regulation arising from amendments of the combined nomenclature and Taric codes and to adaptations of the volume, periods and quota rate arising from decisions by the Council;Whereas the tariff quota provided in the Agreement in question relates to an indefinite period and accordingly, for reasons of efficiency and simplifying the implementation of the measures concerned, it appears suitable to provide that the application of this Regulation should be placed on a multiannual footing;Whereas all Community importers should be ensured equal and continuous access to the said quota and the duty rate laid down for the quota should be applied consistently to all imports of the product in question into all Member States until the quota is exhausted, during the whole period of validity of the EEC-Switzerland Agreement;Whereas the decision for the opening, in the execution of its international obligations, of tariff quotas should be taken by the Community; whereas, to ensure the efficiency of a common administration of these quotas, there is no reasonable obstacle to authorizing the Member States to draw from the quota volumes the necessary quantities corresponding to actual imports; whereas this method of administration requires close cooperation between the Member States and the Commission and the latter must in particular be able to monitor the rate at which the quotas are used up and inform the Member States accordingly,. 1. From 1 January to 31 December of each year, the customs duties applicable to imports of the products listed below shall be suspended at the levels indicated below and within the limits of the Community tariff quotas as shown below.>TABLE>2. The Protocol on the definition of the concept of originating products and on methods of administrative cooperation, annexed to the Agreement between the European Economic Community on the one hand and the Swiss Confederation on the other, is applicable. The tariff quotas referred to in Article 1 shall be administered by the Commission, which may take any appropriate administrative measures in order to ensure efficient administration. If an importer presents in a Member State a declaration of entry into free circulation including a request for preferential benefit for a product covered by this Regulation, and if this declaration is accepted by the customs authorities, the Member State concerned shall draw, from the quota volume by means of notification to the Commission, a quantity corresponding to those needs.The requests for drawing, with the indication of the date of acceptance of the said declarations, must be communicated to the Commission without delay.The drawings are granted by the Commission on the basis of the date of acceptance of the declaration of entry into free circulation by the customs authorities of the Member State concerned, to the extent that the available balance so permits.If a Member State does not use the quantities drawn, it shall return them as soon as possible to the corresponding quota volume.If the quantities requested are greater than the available balance of the quota volume, allocation shall be made on a pro rata basis with respect to the requests. Member States shall be informed thereof by the Commission. Each Member State shall guarantee importers of the products in question equal and continuous access to the quotas as long as the balance of the corresponding quota volume allows. 1. The provisions necessary for the application of this Regulation, in particular:(a) the amendments and technical adaptations, in so far as necessary, arising from amendments of the combined nomenclature and Taric codes; and (b) the necessary adaptations of volume, periods and quota duty arising from decisions adopted by the Council;shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 6 (2).2. The provisions adopted pursuant to paragraph 1 do not authorize the Commission to:- carry over preferential quantities from one quota period to another,- open and administer quotas resulting from new agreements. 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Customs Code Committee set up by Article 247 of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 (1).2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the Committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The chairman shall not vote.The Commission shall adopt the measures, which apply immediately. However, if these measures are not in accordance with the opinion of the committee, they shall be communicated by the Commission to the Council forthwith. In that event:- the Commission shall defer application of the measures which it has decided for three months from the date of such communication,- the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may take a different decision within the period referred to in the previous indent.3. The Committee may examine any question concerning the application of this Regulation which is raised by its chairman either on his own initiative or at the request of a Member State. Member States and the Commission shall cooperate closely in order to ensure that this Regulation is complied with. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1995 for the whole period of validity of the Agreement.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 10 April 1995.For the Council The President A. JUPPÉANNEXTaric codes>TABLE> +",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation;abolition of customs duties;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,21 +2178,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1056/97 of 11 June 1997 adapting to technical progress Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 of 20 December 1985 on recording equipment in road transport (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2479/95 (2), and in particular Article 17 thereof,Whereas it is necessary to eliminate any possibility of fraud in the use of electronic recording equipment in road transport;Whereas Regulation (EC) No 2479/95 makes it compulsory to protect the cables connecting the recording equipment to the transmitter unless equivalent protection against manipulation is guaranteed by other means (for example by electronic monitoring such as signal encryption); whereas a joint consisting of sealed connections is deemed to be continuous;Whereas the recording equipment installed in all new vehicles put into service for the first time after 1 January 1996 has to be in conformity with the present Regulation;Whereas industry and motor-vehicle manufacturers experienced serious problems with the installation of armoured cables in category M 1 and N 1 vehicles, where the speed/distance impulses are generated by integrated sensors or ABS sensors;Whereas these sensors are not designed for the installation of an armoured cable; whereas it is necessary to permit that the armoured cable should not be compulsory for the connection between the sensor and the adaptor but only from the adaptor to the recording equipment; whereas it is consequently necessary to amend the Regulation accordingly;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the adaptation of Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 to technical progress,. The following paragraphs should be added to point 5 of Chapter V, of Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85.'For the purpose of the application of the present point, M 1 and N 1 vehicles are those defined in Part A of Annex II to Council Directive 70/156/EEC (*). For those vehicles that are equipped with tachographs in compliance with the Regulation and are not designed to install an armoured cable between the distance and speed sensors and the recording equipment, then an adaptor shall be fitted as close as possible to the distance and speed sensors.The armoured cable shall be fitted from the adaptor to the recording equipment.(*) OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply as from 1 January 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 June 1997.For the CommissionNeil KINNOCKMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 370, 31. 12. 1985, p. 8.(2) OJ No L 256, 26. 10. 1995, p. 8. +",electronic device;European standard;Community standard;Euronorm;transport safety;passenger protection;road transport;road haulage;transport by road;safety device;brake mechanism;head-rest;protective device;rear-view mirror;safety belt;technological change;adaptation to technical progress;digital revolution;technical progress;technological development;technological progress,21 +2158,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 435/97 of 6 March 1997 amending Commission Regulation (EC) No 746/96 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2078/92 on agricultural production methods compatible with the requirements of the protection of the environment and the maintenance of the countryside. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2078/92 of 30 June 1992 on agricultural production methods compatible with the requirements of the protection of the environment and the maintenance of the countryside (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2772/95 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 746/96 (3) provides for rules concerning changes in the holding of the beneficiary of an agri-environmental measure;Whereas Member States should have the possibility to provide for specific rules necessary to adapt undertakings under agri-environmental programmes to an increase in the area of the holding of the beneficiary or to an extension within the holding of the area subject to an undertaking;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Agricultural Structures and Rural Development,. Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 746/96 is replaced by the following:'Article 11Changes in the holding1. When, during the period of an undertaking, a beneficiary transfers all or part of his holding to another person, the latter may take on the undertaking for the remainder of the period. If such a continuation does not take place, the beneficiary shall reimburse, in accordance with Article 20 (1), the aid paid. Member States may choose not to require such reimbursement if, in the case of a definitive cessation of agricultural activities by a beneficiary who has already completed three years of his undertaking, a continuation of the undertaking by a successor proves not to be feasible.Member States may take specific measures, in the case of minor changes to the situation of the holding, to avoid that the application of the first subparagraph leads to inappropriate results in the light of the undertaking entered into.2. Where a beneficiary is unable to continue to comply with undertakings given by virtue of the fact that the holding is subject to reparcellation or other similar public exercise of land consolidation, Member States shall take the measures necessary to provide for the adaptation of the undertakings to the new situation of the holding. If such adaptation proves impossible, the undertaking shall expire and reimbursement shall not be required in respect of the period in which the undertaking was effective.3. When, during the period of an undertaking, a beneficiary increases the area of his holding, Member States may provide for:(a) the extension of the undertaking to the additional area for the remainder of the period of the undertaking on condition that any such extension:- is of unquestionable benefit to the environment,- is justified in terms of the nature of the undertaking, the length of the remaining period, and the size of the additional area which must be significantly less than the original area or not more than two hectares, and- does not diminish the effective verification of compliance with the conditions for the granting of the aids,or(b) the replacement of the beneficiary's original undertaking by a new undertaking for the whole area concerned under terms at least as strict as the original undertaking.Point (b) shall also apply in cases where the area subject to an undertaking is extended within the holding.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 March 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 215, 30. 6. 1992, p. 85.(2) OJ No L 288, 1. 12. 1995, p. 35.(3) OJ No L 102, 25. 4. 1996, p. 19. +",means of agricultural production;agricultural engineering;agricultural infrastructure;agricultural technology;environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;transfer of farms;farm inheritance;area of holding;acreage;size of holding,21 +16972,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1585/97 of 24 July 1997 on the implementing methods for Decision No 1/97 of the EC- Cyprus Association Council derogating from the provisions concerning the definition of the concept of originating products laid down in the Agreement establishing an association between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus (1) was signed on 19 December 1972; whereas it entered into force on 1 June 1973;Whereas the Additional Protocol (2) to the said Agreement was signed at Brussels on 15 September 1977; whereas it entered into force on 1 June 1978;Whereas, pursuant to Article 25 of the Protocol concerning the definition of the concept of originating products and methods of administrative cooperation annexed to the Additional Protocol, as extended by Article 2 of the Protocol laying down the conditions and procedures for the implementation of the second stage of the Agreement establishing an association between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus and adapting certain provisions of the Agreement (3), which was signed at Luxembourg on 19 October 1987, entered into force on 1 January 1988 and forms an integral part of the Agreement, the EC-Cyprus Association Council adopted Decision No 1/97 (4) derogating from the rules of origin applicable to certain textile products;Whereas the implementing methods for this Decision should be fixed,. 1. The quantities listed in Annex I to Decision No 1/97 shall be administered by the Commission.If an importer enters, for circulation in a Member State, a product covered by a certificate EUR. 1 bearing the endorsement referred to in Article 4 of Decision No 1/97 and that entry is accepted by the customs authorities, the Member State concerned shall, by notifying the Commission, draw an amount corresponding to its requirements.2. Requests for drawing, endorsed with the date of acceptance of the said entry, must be forwarded to the Commission forthwith.3. Drawings shall be granted by the Commission in chronological order of the date of acceptance by the customs authorities of the Member State concerned of the entry for free circulation, to the extent that the available balance of the said amount so permits.4. Should a Member State fail to use the quantities it has drawn, it shall return them as soon as possible.5. If the quantities requested are greater than the available balance of the amount, they shall be granted pro rata, pursuant to paragraph 3. The Commission shall inform the Member States of the drawings made.Member States shall be informed forthwith when the quantity has been used up. This Regulation shall apply for a period of two years starting on 28 July 1997. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 July 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. FISCHBACH(1) OJ No L 133, 21. 5. 1973, p. 2.(2) OJ No L 339, 28. 12. 1977, p. 2.(3) OJ No L 393, 31. 12. 1987, p. 2.(4) See page 36 of this Official Journal. +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;association agreement (EU);EC association agreement;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;Cyprus;Republic of Cyprus,21 +25400,"Commission Directive 2003/60/EC of 18 June 2003 amending the Annexes to Council Directives 76/895/EEC, 86/362/EEC, 86/363/EEC and 90/642/EEC as regards the fixing of maximum levels for certain pesticide residues in and on cereals, foodstuffs of animal origin and certain products of plant origin, including fruit and vegetables (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 76/895/EEC of 23 November 1976 relating to the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on fruit and vegetables(1), as last amended by Commission Directive 2002/79/EC(2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 86/362/EEC of 24 July 1986 on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on cereals(3), as last amended by Directive 2002/79/EC, and in particular Article 10 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 86/363/EEC of 24 July 1986 on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on foodstuffs of animal origin(4), as last amended by Directive 2002/79/EC, and in particular Article 10 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 90/642/EEC of 27 November 1990 on fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on certain products of plant origin including fruit and vegetables(5), as last amended by Commission Directive 2002/100/EC(6), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market(7), as last amended by Commission Directive 2003/39/EC(8), and in particular Article 4(1)(f) thereof,Whereas:(1) The existing active substances amitrole, diquat, isoproturon and ethofumesate, were included in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC by Commission Directives 2001/21/EC(9), 2002/18/EC(10) and 2002/37/EC(11), respectively.(2) The new active substances fenhexamid, acibenzolar-S-methyl, cyclanilide, pyraflufen-ethyl, iprovalicarb, prosulfuron, sulfosulfuron, cinidon-ethyl, cyhalofop butyl, famoxadone, florasulam, metalaxyl-M, picolinafen and flumioxazine were included in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC by Commission Directives 2001/28/EC(12), 2001/87/EC(13), 2002/48/EC(14), 2002/64/EC(15) and 2002/81/EC(16).(3) The inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC of the active substances concerned was based on the assessment of the information submitted concerning the proposed use. Information relating to this use has been submitted by certain Member States in accordance with Article 4(1)(f) of Directive 91/414/EEC. The information available has been reviewed and is sufficient to allow certain maximum residue levels (MRLs) to be fixed.(4) Where no Community MRL or provisional MRL exists, Member States are to establish a national provisional MRL in accordance with Article 4(1)(f) of Directive 91/414/EEC before plant protection products containing these active substances may be authorised.(5) For the active substances chlorfenapyr, fentin acetate and fentin hydroxide decisions were taken not to include them in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC by Commission Decision 2001/697/EC(17), 2002/478/EC(18) and 2002/479/EC(19), respectively. These Decisions provided that plant protection products containing these active substances shall no longer be authorised for use in the Community. It is therefore necessary to add all of the pesticide residues arising from use of these plant protection products to the Annexes to Directives 86/362/EEC, 86/363/EEC and 90/642/EEC to allow for proper surveillance and control of the prohibition of their uses and to protect the consumer.(6) In order to allow legitimate expectations to be fulfilled for existing stocks of pesticides to be used, the Commission non-inclusion Decisions allowed a phasing-out period, and it is appropriate that MRLs premised on the notion that use of the substance concerned is not authorised in the Community, should not apply until the end of the phasing-out period applying to that substance.(7) Community MRLs and the levels recommended by the Codex Alimentarius are fixed and evaluated following similar procedures. There are a limited number of Codex MRLs for diquat and fentin (-acetate or -hydroxide). These have been considered in the setting of the MRLs fixed in this Directive. Codex MRLs that will be recommended for withdrawal in the near future were not taken into account. The MRLs based on Codex MRLs having been evaluated in the light of the risks for the consumers, no risk was established when using the toxicological end points based on the studies available to the Commission.(8) With respect to the inclusion in or exclusion from Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC of the active substances concerned, the related technical and scientific evaluations were finalised in the form of Commission review reports. The assessment reports for the substances mentioned were finalised on the dates as mentioned in the Commission Directives cited under (1) and (2) and in the Commission Decisions cited under (5). These reports fixed the acceptable daily intake (ADI) and, if necessary, the acute reference dose (ARfD) for the substances concerned. The lifetime exposure of consumers to food products treated with the active substance concerned has been assessed and evaluated in accordance with Community procedures. Account has also been taken of guidelines published by the World Health Organisation(20) and the opinion of the Scientific Committee for Plants(21) on the methodology employed. It is concluded that MRLs proposed will not lead to those ADIs or ARfD being exceeded.(9) In order to ensure that the consumer is adequately protected from exposure to residues resulting from unauthorised uses of plant protection products, provisional MRLs should be set for the relevant product/pesticide combinations at the lower limit of analytical determination.(10) The setting at Community level of such provisional MRLs does not prevent the Member States from establishing provisional MRLs for the substances in this Directive in accordance with Article 4(1)(f) of Directive 91/414/EEC and Annex VI thereto. It is considered that a period of four years is sufficient to permit further uses of the active substance concerned. The provisional MRL should then become definitive.(11) It is therefore necessary to add all of the pesticide residues arising from use of these plant protection products to the Annexes to Directives 86/362/EEC, 86/363/EEC and 90/642/EEC to allow for proper surveillance and control of the prohibition of their uses and to protect the consumer. The Annexes to Directives 86/362/EEC, 86/363/EEC and 90/642/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.(12) To establish maximum levels of pesticide residues for diquat at Community level it is necessary to transfer provisions from Directive 76/895/EEC to Directives 86/362/EEC, 86/363/EEC and 90/642/EEC, delete these provisions in Directive 76/895/EEC and amend some of these provisions in the light of technical and scientific progress as well as changes in uses and authorisations at national and Community level.(13) This Directive is in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. In Annex II to Directive 76/895/EEC the entries relating to diquat shall be deleted. The maximum pesticide residue levels as shown in Annex I to this Directive are added to Part A of Annex II to Directive 86/362/EEC: The maximum pesticide residue levels as shown in Annex II and III to this Directive are added to Annex II A and B to Directive 86/363/EEC. The maximum pesticide residue levels as shown in Annex IV to this Directive are added to Annex II to Directive 90/642/EEC. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 30 June 2003 at the latest except for the provisions for fentin hydroxide, fentin acetate and chlorfenapyr, which shall be brought into force by 30 June 2004. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.They shall apply these provisions with effect from 1 July 2003, except for the provisions for fentin hydroxide, fentin acetate and chlorfenapyr, which they shall apply by 1 July 2004.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 June 2003.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 340, 9.12.1976, p. 26.(2) OJ L 291, 28.10.2002, p. 1.(3) OJ L 221, 7.8.1986, p. 37.(4) OJ L 221, 7.8.1986, p. 43.(5) OJ L 350, 14.12.1990, p. 71.(6) OJ L 2, 7.1.2003, p. 33.(7) OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(8) OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 30.(9) OJ L 69, 10.3.2001, p. 17.(10) OJ L 55, 26.2.2002, p. 29.(11) OJ L 117, 4.5.2002, p. 10.(12) OJ L 113, 24.4.2001, p. 5.(13) OJ L 276, 19.10.2001, p. 17.(14) OJ L 148, 6.6.2002, p. 19.(15) OJ L 189, 18.7.2002, p. 27.(16) OJ L 276, 12.10.2002, p. 28.(17) OJ L 249, 19.9.2001, p. 19.(18) OJ L 164, 22.6.2002, p. 41.(19) OJ L 164, 22.6.2002, p. 43.(20) Guidelines for predicting dietary intake of pesticide residues (revised), prepared by the GEMS/Food Programme in collaboration with the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues, published by the World Health Organisation 1997 (WHO/FSF/FOS/97.7).(21) Opinion of the Scientific Committee on Plants regarding questions relating to amending the Annexes to Directives 86/362/EEC, 86/363/EEC and 90/642/EEC (opinion expressed by the Scientific Committee on Plants, 14 July 1998) (http://europa.eu.int/comm/ food/fs/sc/index_en.html).ANNEX I>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>ANNEX II>TABLE>ANNEX III>TABLE>ANNEX IV>TABLE> +",food standard;codex alimentarius;pesticide;fungicide;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;cereals,21 +11201,"93/717/EC: Council Decision of 22 November 1993 on the consultation of the European Monetary Institute by the authorities of the Member States on draft legislative provisions. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 109 (6) thereof, and Article 5.3 of the Protocol on the Statute of the European Monetary Institute annexed to this Treaty,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of Governors,Whereas the European Monetary Institute, hereafter referred to as 'the EMI', is to be established on 1 January 1994;Whereas the Treaty stipulates that the authorities of the Member States shall consult the EMI on any draft legislative provision within its field of competence; whereas it is for the Council to set the limits and the conditions of such consultation;Whereas this obligation on the authorities of the Member States to consult the EMI shall not prejudice the responsibility of national authorities for the matters which are the subject of such provisions;Whereas this Decision does not concern decisions taken by national authorities in the context of the implementation of monetary policy;Whereas consultation of the EMI must not unduly lengthen procedures for adopting legislative provisions in the Member States; whereas the time limits within which the EMI must deliver its opinion must, nevertheless, enable it to examine the texts referred to it with the required care; whereas, in duly justified cases of extreme urgency, for example on account of market sensitivity, Member States may set a time limit of less than one month; whereas, in these cases particularly, dialogue between the national authorities and the EMI should enable the interests of both to be taken into account,. 1. The authorities of the Member States shall consult the EMI on any draft legislative provision within its field of competence pursuant to Article 109f of the Treaty and in particular on:- currency legislation, the status of the ecu and means of payment,- the status and powers of national central banks and the instruments of monetary policy,- the collection, compilation and dissemination of monetary, financial, banking and balance of payments statistics,- clearing and payment systems, in particular for cross-border transactions,- rules applicable to financial institutions in so far as they influence the stability of financial institutions and markets.2. The EMI shall, immediately on receipt of any draft legislative provision, notify the consulting authority whether, in its opinion, such provision is within its field of competence. 1. 'Draft legislative provisions' shall mean any such provisions which are legally binding and of general applicability in the territory of a Member State, which lay down rules for an indefinite number of cases and which are addressed to an indefinite number of natural or legal persons.2. Draft legislative provisions within the meaning of paragraph 1 shall not include draft provisions the exclusive purpose of which is the transposition of Community directives into the law of Member States. Each Member State shall take the measures necessary to ensure effective compliance with this Decision. To that end, it shall ensure that the EMI is consulted at an appropriate stage enabling the authority initiating the draft legislative provision to have the EMI's opinion before taking its decision on the substance and that the opinion received from the EMI is brought to the knowledge of the adopting authority if the latter is an authority other than that which has prepared the legislative provisions concerned. The authorities of the Member States preparing a legislative provision may, if they consider it necessary, set the EMI a time limit for the submission of its opinion which may not be less than one month from the date on which the President of the EMI receives notification to this effect, save in case of extreme urgency. Upon expiry of the time limit, the absence of an opinion shall not prevent further action. Should the opinion of the EMI be received after the time limit, the Member States shall, nevertheless, ensure that it is brought to the knowledge of the authorities referred to in Article 3. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 November 1993.For the CouncilThe PresidentPh. MAYSTADT(1) OJ No C 324, 1. 12. 1993, p. 12; and OJ No C 340, 17. 12. 1993, p. 12.(2) OJ No C 329, 6. 12. 1993. +",European organisation;European intergovernmental organisation;European intergovernmental organization;European organization;European regional organisation;European regional organization;member country;monetary policy;currency reform;currency situation;money policy;public authorities;opinion;assent;reasoned opinion;request for an opinion;EU law;Community law;Community regulations;European Union law;European law,21 +29880,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 123/2005 of 26 January 2005 amending Regulation (EC) No 466/2001 as regards ochratoxin AText with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 315/93 of 8 February 1993 laying down Community procedures for contaminants in food (1), and in particular Article 2(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 466/2001 (2), sets maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.(2) According to Regulation (EC) No 466/2001, the Commission shall review the provisions as regards ochratoxin A (OTA) in dried vine fruit and with a view to including a maximum level for OTA in green and roasted coffee and coffee products, wine, beer, grape juice, cocoa and cocoa products and spices taking into account the investigations undertaken and the prevention measures applied to reduce the presence of OTA in these products.(3) The Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) concluded in its opinion on OTA, expressed on 17 September 1998, that OTA is a mycotoxin which possesses carcinogenic, nephrotoxic, teratogenic, immunotoxic and possibly neurotoxic properties. The Committee mentioned also that further studies are ongoing to elucidate the mechanisms involved in OTA carcinogenicity. It is anticipated that the European research project on the mechanisms of OTA induced carcinogenicity will be finished by the end of 2004. Once the comprehensive research results are available, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will be requested by the Commission to update the scientific opinion from SCF in the light of these new research results.(4) An assessment of the dietary intake of OTA by the population of the Community has been performed in the framework of Council Directive 1993/5/EEC of 25 February 1993 on assistance to the Commission and cooperation by the Member States in the scientific examination of questions relating to food (3) (SCOOP). The main contributor to the OTA exposure is cereal and cereal products. Wine, coffee and beer were identified as significant contributors to the human OTA exposure. Dried vine fruit and grape juice contributed to a significant extent to the OTA-exposure for specific groups of vulnerable groups of consumers such as children.(5) A maximum level for OTA has been established for cereal and cereal products and dried vine fruit by Regulation (EC) 466/2001. The level of OTA in beer is indirectly controlled as the OTA in beer originates from the presence of OTA in malt, for which a maximum level has been established. The setting of a maximum level for OTA in beer is therefore not immediately necessary to protect public health, but should be considered in the frame of the foreseen review.(6) Given the significant contribution of wine and roasted coffee together with soluble coffee to the OTA human exposure and the significant contribution of grape juice to the OTA exposure of children, it is appropriate to set already at this stage for these foodstuffs maximum levels to protect public health by preventing the distribution of unacceptably highly contaminated foodstuffs.(7) OTA has also been observed in dried fruit other than dried vine fruit, cocoa and cocoa products, spices and liquorice. The appropriateness of setting a maximum level for OTA in these foodstuffs, including green coffee, as well a review of the existing maximum levels will be considered after the availability of the EFSA assessment of the research results on OTA toxicology.(8) Regulation (EC) No 466/2001 should therefore be amended accordingly.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Regulation (EC) No 466/2001 is amended as follows:1. in Article 4(2) point (b), ‘and 2.2.2’ is replaced by ‘, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4 and 2.2.5’.2. in Article 5, paragraph 2a is replaced by the following:3. Annex I is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 April 2005.This Regulation shall not apply to products which were placed on the market before 1 April 2005 in conformity with the provisions applicable. The burden of proving when the products were placed on the market shall be borne by the food business operator.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 January 2005.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 37, 13.2.1993, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 77, 16.3.2001, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) 684/2004 (OJ L 106, 15.4.2004, p. 6).(3)  OJ L 52, 4.3.1993, p. 18. Directive as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council.ANNEXIn Section 2 Mycotoxins of Annex I, the point 2.2 ochratoxin A is replaced by the following:Products Ochratoxin A: maximum levels Sampling method Reference analysis methodOCHRATOXIN ACereals (including rice and buckwheat) and derived cereal products2.2.1.1. Raw cereal grains (including raw rice and buckwheat)2.2.1.2. All products derived from cereals (including processed cereal products and cereal grains intended for direct human consumption)2.2.2. Dried vine fruit (currants, raisins and sultanas)— Roasted coffee beans and ground roasted coffee with the exception of soluble coffee— Soluble coffee (instant coffee)— Wine (red, white and rosé) (2) and other wine and/or grape must based beverages (3)— Grape juice, grape juice ingredients in other beverages, including grape nectar and concentrated grape juice as reconstituted (5)— Grape must and concentrated grape must as reconstituted, intended for direct human consumption (5)2.2.6. Baby foods and processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children (6)2.2.7. Dietary foods for special medical purposes (7) intended specifically for infants2.2.8. Green coffee, dried fruit other than dried vine fruit, beer, cocoa and cocoa products, liqueur wines, meat products, spices and liquorice.(1)  OJ L 75, 16.3.2002, p. 38. Directive as last amended by Directive 2004/43/EC (OJ L 113, 20.4.2004, p. 14).(2)  Wines, including sparkling wines but excluding liqueur wines and wines with an alcoholic strength of not less than 15 % vol., as defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 (OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1) and fruit wines.(3)  Aromatised wines, aromatised wine-based drinks and aromatised wine-product cocktails as defined in Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91 (OJ L 149, 14.6.1991, p. 1). The maximum level for OTA applicable to these beverages is function of the proportion of wine and/or grape must present in the finished product.(4)  Maximum level applies to products produced from the 2005 harvest onwards.(5)  Fruit juices, including fruit juices from concentrates, concentrated fruit juice and fruit nectar as defined in Annex 1 and 2 of Council Directive 2001/112/EC of 20 December 2001 relating to fruit juices and certain similar products intended for human consumption (OJ L 10, 12.1.2002, p. 58) and derived from grapes.(6)  Baby foods and processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children as defined in Article 1 of Commission Directive 96/5/EC of 16 February 1996 on processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children (OJ L 49, 28.2.1996, p. 17) as last amended by Directive 2003/13/EC (OJ L 41, 14.2.2003, p. 33).The maximum level for baby foods and processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children refer to the dry matter. The dry matter is determined in accordance with the provisions of Commission Directive 2002/26/EC.(7)  Dietary foods for special medical purposes as defined in Article 1(2) of Commission Directive 1999/21/EC of 25 March 1999 on dietary foods for special medical purposes (OJ L 91, 7.4.1999, p. 29).The maximum level for dietary foods for special medical purposes intended specifically for infants refer— in the case of milk and milk products, to the products ready for use (marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer),— in the case of products other than milk and milk products, to the dry matter. The dry matter is determined in accordance with the provisions of Commission Directive 2002/26/EC. +",food standard;codex alimentarius;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;consumer protection;consumer policy action plan;consumerism;consumers' rights;toxic substance;dioxin;harmful substance;toxic discharge;toxic product;toxic waste;toxicity;public health;health of the population;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +15139,"96/710/EC: Commission Decision of 27 November 1996 in application, at the request of Germany, of Article 5 (4) of Council Directive 93/75/EEC of 13 September 1993 concerning minimum requirements for vessels bound for or leaving Community ports and carrying dangerous or polluting goods (The German text alone is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 93/75/EEC of 13 September 1993 concerning minimum requirements for vessels bound for or leaving Community ports and carrying dangerous or polluting goods (1), as amended by Commission Directive 96/39/EC (2), and in particular Article 5 (4) thereof,Whereas, in order to limit the risks of serious accidents at sea and to reduce the resulting damage, Article 5 of Directive 93/75/EEC provides that the operators of the vessels covered by the Directive shall notify the information listed in Annex I thereto to the competent authorities of the Member State concerned; whereas Article 5 (4) authorizes the Member States to exempt regular scheduled services of less than one hour's crossing time from such notification requirement and allows the Commission to agree to a reasonable extension of this period on request from a Member State;Whereas, the information given by Germany in its request of 12 April 1994, on the basis of which scheduled services between the mainland and East Frisia Islands were exempted by Decision of the Commission (3) from the application of Article 5 (4) of Directive 93/75/EEC, has been completed by a communication dated 23 February 1996 concerning regular services between the mainland and North Frisia Islands; whereas in this communication, Germany asked the Commission to agree to an exemption for the services operated between the ports of Dagebüll to Wittdün (Amrum Island) and Schlüttsiel to Hallig Langeness, which have crossing times of two hours;Whereas the appropriate measures have been taken by the German competent authorities to ensure a high level of safety of navigation and protection of the marine environment in the area; whereas these measures include traffic surveillance and the provision of safety information to vessels, as well as the obligation to comply with local navigation rules;Whereas the vessels in question provide local services between the islands and the mainland; whereas the risks of accident and marine pollution are limited owing to the scarce maritime traffic in the area and the small quantities of polluting goods on board the vessels;Whereas the information required by Annex I to the Directive is available at any time from the operators or captains;Whereas, in the circumstances, it is justifiable to accept the request from Germany to exempt the regular scheduled services referred to above from the application of Article 5 (2) and (3) of Directive 93/75/EEC,. Germany is hereby authorized to exempt the regular scheduled services between Dagebüll and Wittdün and between Schlüttsiel and Hallig Langeness from the application of Article 5 (2) and (3) of Directive 93/75/EEC, subject to the following conditions:- the waters in which the services covered by this Decision operate are duly buoyed and are drawn to the attention of navigators in the relevant nautical documents,- compliance with the local navigation rules is assured,- constant contact is maintained, in particular by radio links, with the competent maritime traffic service,- only small quantities of dangerous or polluting goods, within the meaning of Directive 93/75/EEC, are carried on board,- the information referred to in Annex I to Directive 93/75/EEC is made available by the operators throughout the crossing and can at any time be provided to the authorities of the Member State on request. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 27 November 1996.For the CommissionNeil KINNOCKMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 247, 5. 10. 1993, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 196, 7. 8. 1996, p. 7.(3) OJ No L 29, 7. 2. 1996, p. 8. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;prevention of pollution;transport document;TIR carnet;accompanying document;consignment note;way bill;transport of dangerous goods;transport of dangerous substances;maritime transport;maritime connection;sea transport;sea transport connection;seagoing traffic;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +11749,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 1998/93 of 23 July 1993 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 3105/88 laying down detailed rules for the application of compulsory distillation as provided for in Articles 35 and 36 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1566/93 (2), and in particular Article 35 (8) thereof,Whereas the quantity of the 1992 harvest, which was exceptionally high in certain regions of the Community, subject to the distillation provided for in Article 36 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87, makes it physically impossible for distillers to meet the deadlines laid down for completion of distillation operations, and, as a result, provision should be made to derogate from Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3105/88 of 7 October 1988 laying down detailed rules for the application of compulsory distillation as provided for in Articles 35 and 36 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3186/92 (4);Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Notwithstanding Article 12 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3105/88, for the 1992/93 wine year the distillation of marcs derived from the vinification of the varieties referred to in Article 36 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 and listed in the classification of varieties used for the production of potable spirits may be carried out until 30 September 1993. This Regulation shall enter into force on 31 August 1993.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 July 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 154, 25. 6. 1993, p. 39.(3) OJ No L 277, 8. 6. 1988, p. 21.(4) OJ No L 317, 31. 10. 1992, p. 73. +",distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery;spirits;Armagnac;Cognac;brandy;gin;grappa;marc;rum;schnapps;spirits from distilling cereals;spirits from distilling fruit;spirits from distilling wine;vodka;whisky,21 +3781,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 590/2004 of 30 March 2004 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2921/90 as regards the amount of the aid for the production of casein and caseinates from skimmed milk. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products(1), and in particular Article 15(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 2(1) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2921/90 of 10 October 1990 on aid for the production of casein and caseinates from skimmed milk(2) sets the amount of aid for the production of casein and caseinates from skimmed milk. In view of the development in the price of casein and caseinates on the Community and world markets, the amount of the aid should be reduced.(2) Regulation (EEC) No 2921/90 should be amended accordingly.(3) The Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. In Article (2)1 of Regulation (EEC) No 2921/90, ""EUR 6,30"" is hereby replaced by ""EUR 6,00"". This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 March 2004.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 186/2004 (OJ L 29, 3.2.2004, p. 6).(2) OJ L 279, 11.10.1990, p. 22. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2208/2003 (OJ L 330, 18.12.2003, p. 19). +",skimmed milk;liquid skimmed milk;processed skimmed milk;product quality;quality criterion;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;milk by-product;buttermilk;casein;lactoserum;whey;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +18478,"1999/56/EC: Commission Decision of 8 January 1999 amending Decision 93/24/EEC and concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined for regions free of the disease in France (notified under document number C(1998) 4543) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964, on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as last amended by Directive 97/12/EC (2), and in particular Article 10(2) thereof,Whereas France considers that part of its territory is free from Aujeszky's disease and has submitted supporting documentation to the Commission as provided for in Article 10 of Directive 64/432/EEC;Whereas an eradication programme was undertaken in these regions for Aujeszky's disease;Whereas the programme is regarded to have been successful in eradicating this disease from the Departments Aisne, Allier, Ardennes, Aube, Calvados, Cantal, Cher, Corrèze, Côte d'or, Creuse, Eure, Eure-et-Loir, Gard, Indre, Indre et Loire, Loir-et-Cher, Loire, Haute-Loire, Loiret, Lozère, marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Moselle, Oise, Puy-de-Dôme, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin, Rhône, Haute-Saône, Seine-Maritime, Somme, Vosges, Yonne;Whereas the authorities of France apply for national movement of pigs rules at least equivalent to those provided by the present Decision;Whereas these additional guarantees must not be requested from Member States or regions of Member States which are themselves regarded as free from Aujeszky's disease;Whereas Decision 93/24/EEC (3), as last amended by Decision 97/835/EEC (4) lays down additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined for Member States or regions free of the disease and lists those regions in Annex I;Whereas these parts of France which are free of the disease should be added to Annex I of Commission Decision 93/24/EEC;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Annex I of Decision 93/24/EEC is replaced by the Annex of this Decision. This Decision shall apply from 15 January 1999. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 January 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.(2) OJ L 109, 25. 4. 1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 16, 25. 1. 1993, p. 18.(4) OJ L 345, 16. 12. 1997, p. 56.ANNEX'ANNEX I>TABLE> +",France;French Republic;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +15119,"96/672/EC: Commission Decision of 22 November 1996 concerning the validity of certain binding tariff information (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (1), and in particular Articles 12 (5) (c) and 249 (4) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2153/96 (3), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas the binding tariff information referred to in the Annex to this Decision is inconsistent with other binding tariff information, and the tariff classification it contains is incompatible with the general rules for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature set out in Section I A of Part I of Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (4), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1734/96 (5);Whereas the said binding tariff information should cease to be valid; whereas, therefore, the customs administrations which issued the information should revoke it as soon as possible and notify the Commission to that effect;Whereas under Article 14 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 the holder may make use for a given period of time of the possibility of invoking such binding tariff information which has ceased to be valid;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Tariff and Statistical Nomenclature Section of the Customs Code Committee,. The binding tariff information referred to by number in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex, issued by the customs authorities named in column 2 in respect of the tariff classification shown in column 3, must be revoked as soon as possible but not later than the 21st day following that of the publication of this Decision in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 22 November 1996.For the CommissionMario MONTIMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 302, 19. 10. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 253, 11. 10. 1993, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 289, 12. 11. 1996, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 256, 7. 9. 1987, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 238, 19. 9. 1996, p. 1.ANNEX>TABLE> +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;Combined Nomenclature;CN;condiment;mustard,21 +2521,"1999/363/EC: Commission Decision of 3 June 1999 on protective measures with regards to contamination by dioxins of certain animal products intended for human or animal consumption (notified under document number C(1999) 1500) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC(2), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animal and products with a view to the completion of the internal market(3), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC, and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,(1) Whereas on 27 May 1999, the Belgian authorities have informed the Commission of a case of heavy contamination of compound feedingstuffs with dioxins; whereas these feedingstuffs have been distributed to a considerable number (approximately 25 %) of domestic fowl farms in Belgium beginning after 15 January 1999; whereas the origin of this contamination is not yet ascertained;(2) Whereas beginning from 26 May 1999, the Belgian authorities have put under restriction all the domestic fowl holdings which received these feedingstuffs; whereas the Belgian authorities have prohibited the slaughter of poultry for 1 June 1999 only; whereas, products intended for human or animal consumption derived from animals reared in those farms before that date might be still on the market; whereas at present the Belgium authorities have not yet taken all appropriate measures to ensure that those products are withdrawn from the market;(3) Whereas it appears that this feedingstuff, live animals which were fed with these feedingstuffs and products derived from these animals have been traded to other Member States and third countries;(4) Whereas other animal species may have been fed with these contaminated feedingstuffs, whereas it is necessary to establish a monitoring plan to evaluate the presence of contamination of dioxins in products of animal origin;(5) Whereas the body of toxicological and epidemiological evidence today have led the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to consider TCDD a class 1 carcinogen (highest class in IARC ranking); whereas the WHO has recommended that a Tolerable Daily Intake (TDI) of 1-4pg/Kg bw/day be respected for dioxins; whereas no limits for dioxins contamination have been set for individual commodities and food products; whereas data on background levels of contamination exist; whereas, in the absence of international or community or national limits for dixoins, the data on background levels should be used as reference by the authorities;(6) Whereas Council Directive 92/59/EEC of 29 June 1992 on general product safety has set up the Rapid Alert System(4);(7) Whereas Council Directive 1999/29/EEC of 22 April 1999 on the undesirable substances and products in animal nutrition(5) establishes that feed materials may only be put into circulation in the Community if they are sound, genuine and of merchantable quality;(8) Whereas, in the light of the above, it is necessary to take urgent measures in order to protect consumers' health; whereas, however, it has not yet been possible to trace the exact source of the contamination nor to trace the distribution of all potentially contaminated products thus necessitating the application of such measures to all poultry products of Belgian origin and products produced in other Member States which might have received the same feedingstuffs or poultry products of Belgian origin;(9) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. A. Belgium shall prohibit the placing on the market, including distribution to the final consumer, the trade and the export to third countries, of all the following products intended for human or animal consumption derived from domestic fowl which were reared in Belgium between 15 January 1999 and 1 June 1999:- fresh poultrymeat, as defined by Council Directive 71/118/EEC(6),- mechanically recovered meat,- minced meat and meat preparation, as defined by Council Directive 94/65/EC(7),- meat products and other products of animal origin as defined by Council Directive 77/99/EEC(8),- eggs and eggproducts, as defined by Council Directive 89/437/EEC(9) and products intended for human consumption which contain more than 2 % of eggs and eggproducts,- rendered fats, as referred to by Council Directive 92/118/EEC,- processed animal proteins, as referred to by Council Directive 92/118/EEC,- raw material for the manufacture of animal feedingstuffs, as referred to by Council Directive 92/118/EEC;unless:(i) the products are not derived from animals reared in holdings put under restriction by the Belgian authorities; or(ii) the results of analysis demonstrate that the products are not contaminated with dioxin.B. Belgium shall prohibit the placing on the market, the trade and the export to third countries, of live domestic fowls reared between 15 January 1999 and 1 June 1999 or hatching eggs laid by these animals during that period, unless they have not reared or produced in holdings put under restriction by the Belgian authorities.2. Belgium shall ensure that all the products listed in paragraph 1(A) which do not fulfil the conditions established in paragraph 1(A), point (i) or (ii), are destroyed by means approved by the competent authorities.3. Belgium shall inform immediately the Commission and the Member States, if appropriate in accordance to Directive 92/59/EEC (rapid alert system), and thrid countries who have received the live animals, hatching eggs listed in paragraph 1(B) or products covered by paragraph 2 of this Article.4. Belgium shall investigate:- possible remaining stock of contaminated feedingstuffs, and- possible distribution of contaminated feedingstuffs with dioxins to other farm animals and to other Member States and third countries, andshall inform without delay the Commission and other Member States and concerned third countries of the results of such investigations.5. Belgium shall monitor the level of dioxins in products of animal origin.For this purpose, Belgium shall submit without delay a monitoring plan to the Commission.6. Belgium shall inform the Commission and the Member States on the result of the investigation on the source of the contamination of feedingstuffs by dioxins. For the purpose of trade, the commercial document or, if appropriate, the veterinary certificate accompanying each consignment of live animals, hatching eggs or products listed in Article 1 must be completed by an official declaration signed by the Belgian competent authority certifying that the live animals or or the products of Belgian origin are in compliance with this Decision. Member States which received feedingstuffs suspected to be contaminated with dioxins, live animals or hatching eggs which have been reared or produced in holdings put under restriction by the Belgian authorities and/or products on Belgian origin covered by paragrph 2 of Article 1, shall immediately:- carry out an investigation on the distribution of those feedingstuffs and on possible remaining stock,- trace and place under restriction such animals and hatching eggs and products arising therefrom,- trace back all products derived from animals fed with those feedingstuffs and products destined to human or animal consumption which contain those products,- trace back all products of Belgian origin to which this Decision applies and products destined to human or animal consumption containing those products,- ensure that the above products are destroyed by a mean approved by the competent authority, unless it can be proved they are not contaminated with dioxins,- inform immediately the Commission and the Member States, if appropriate in accordance to Directive 92/59/EEC (rapid alert system), and concerned third countries on the findings of their investigation and on the eventual actions taken,- monitor the level of dioxins in products of animal origin.For this purpose, the concerned Member States shall submit without delay a monitoring plan to the Commission. Commission inspections may be carried out in order to verify the implementation of this Decision. Member States shall alter the measures they apply to trade in order to bring them into line with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision may be reviewed in the light of the results of Commission inspections and of information received by Member States. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 June 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13.(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.(3) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 20.(4) OJ L 228, 11.8.1992, p. 24.(5) OJ L 115, 4.5.1999, p. 32.(6) OJ L 55, 8.3.1971, p. 23.(7) OJ L 368, 31.12.1994, p. 10.(8) OJ L 26, 31.1.1977, p. 85.(9) OJ L 212, 22.7.1989, p. 87. +",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;human nutrition;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;toxic substance;dioxin;harmful substance;toxic discharge;toxic product;toxic waste;toxicity;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium,21 +29660,"Council Decision 2005/808/CFSP of 21 November 2005 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM). ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 23(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Joint Action 2002/921/CFSP of 25 November 2002 extending the mandate of the European Union Monitoring Mission (1), and in particular Article 5(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) On 22 November 2004, the Council adopted Decision 2004/795/CFSP (2) extending the mandate of Ms Maryse DAVIET as Head of Mission of the European Monitoring Mission (EUMM). This Decision expires on 31 December 2005.(2) On 21 November 2005, the Council adopted Joint Action 2005/807/CFSP extending and amending the mandate of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) (3) until 31 December 2006.(3) The mandate of the Head of Mission of the EUMM should therefore also be extended,. The mandate of Ms Maryse DAVIET as Head of Mission of the EUMM is hereby extended until 31 December 2006. This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 21 November 2005.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. STRAW(1)  OJ L 321, 26.11.2002, p. 51 and corrigendum in OJ L 324, 29.11.2002, p. 76. Joint Action as last amended by Joint Action 2004/794/CFSP (OJ L 349, 25.11.2004, p. 55).(2)  OJ L 349, 25.11.2004, p. 56.(3)  See page 61 of this Official Journal. +",peacekeeping;keeping the peace;preserving peace;safeguarding peace;appointment of staff;Western Balkans;Balkan countries;Western Balkan countries;Western Balkan country;Western Balkan region;countries in the Western Balkans;countries of the Western Balkans;fact-finding mission;experts' mission;experts' working visit;investigative mission;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union,21 +38730,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 840/2010 of 23 September 2010 fixing the export refunds on beef and veal. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (1), and in particular Article 164(2), and Article 170, in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 162(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 provides that the difference between prices on the world market for the products listed in Part XV of Annex I to that Regulation and prices for those products on the Union market may be covered by an export refund.(2) Given the present situation on the market in beef and veal, export refunds should therefore be set in accordance with the rules and criteria provided for in Articles 162, 163, 164, 167, 168 and 169 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.(3) Article 164(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 provides that the refund may vary according to destination, especially where the world market situation, the specific requirements of certain markets, or obligations resulting from agreements concluded in accordance with Article 300 of the Treaty make this necessary.(4) Refunds should be granted only on products that are allowed to move freely in the Union and that bear the health mark as provided for in Article 5(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (2). Those products must also satisfy the requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (3) and Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific rules for the organisation of official controls on products of animal origin intended for human consumption (4).(5) The third subparagraph of Article 7(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1359/2007 of 21 November 2007 laying down the conditions for granting special export refunds on certain cuts of boned meat of bovine animals (5) provides for a reduction of the special refund if the quantity of cuts of boned meat to be exported amounts to less than 95 %, but not less than 85 %, of the total weight of cuts produced by boning.(6) The currently applicable refunds have been fixed by Commission Regulation (EU) No 649/2010 (6). Since new refunds should be fixed, that Regulation should therefore be repealed.(7) The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair,. 1.   Export refunds as provided for in Article 164 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 shall be granted on the products and for the amounts set out in the Annex to this Regulation subject to the conditions provided for in paragraph 2 of this Article.2.   The products eligible for a refund under paragraph 1 shall meet the relevant requirements of Regulations (EC) No 852/2004 and (EC) No 853/2004, and, in particular, shall be prepared in an approved establishment and comply with the health marking requirements laid down in Annex I, Section I, Chapter III to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004. In the case referred to in the third subparagraph of Article 7(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1359/2007, the rate of the refund on products falling within product code 0201 30 00 9100 shall be reduced by EUR 3,5/100 kg. Regulation (EU) No 649/2010 is hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 September 2010.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 September 2010.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55(3)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 206.(5)  OJ L 304, 22.11.2007, p. 21.(6)  OJ L 191, 23.7.2010, p. 3.ANNEXExport refunds on beef and veal applicable from 24 September 2010Product code Destination Unit of measurement Refunds0102 10 10 9140 B00 EUR/100 kg live weight 12,90102 10 30 9140 B00 EUR/100 kg live weight 12,90201 10 00 9110 (2) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 18,3B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 10,80201 10 00 9130 (2) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 24,4B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 14,40201 20 20 9110 (2) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 24,4B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 14,40201 20 30 9110 (2) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 18,3B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 10,80201 20 50 9110 (2) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 30,5B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 17,90201 20 50 9130 (2) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 18,3B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 10,80201 30 00 9050 US (4) EUR/100 kg net weight 3,3CA (5) EUR/100 kg net weight 3,30201 30 00 9060 (7) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 11,3B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 3,80201 30 00 9100 (3) (7) B04 EUR/100 kg net weight 42,4B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 24,9EG EUR/100 kg net weight 51,70201 30 00 9120 (3) (7) B04 EUR/100 kg net weight 25,4B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 15,0EG EUR/100 kg net weight 31,00202 10 00 9100 B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 8,1B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 2,70202 20 30 9000 B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 8,1B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 2,70202 20 50 9900 B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 8,1B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 2,70202 20 90 9100 B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 8,1B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 2,70202 30 90 9100 US (4) EUR/100 kg net weight 3,3CA (5) EUR/100 kg net weight 3,30202 30 90 9200 (7) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 11,3B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 3,81602 50 31 9125 (6) B00 EUR/100 kg net weight 11,61602 50 31 9325 (6) B00 EUR/100 kg net weight 10,31602 50 95 9125 (6) B00 EUR/100 kg net weight 11,61602 50 95 9325 (6) B00 EUR/100 kg net weight 10,3N.B.: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in the Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1).B00 : all destinations (third countries, other territories, victualling and destinations treated as exports from the Union).B02 : B04 and destination EG.B03 : Albania, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo (), Montenegro, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, stores and provisions (destinations referred to in Articles 33 and 42, and if appropriate in Article 41, of Commission Regulation (EC) No 612/2009 (OJ L 186, 17.7.2009, p. 1).B04 : Turkey, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Israel, West Bank/Gaza Strip, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, China, North Korea, Hong Kong, Sudan, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Cape Verde, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte-d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroun, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome Principe, Gabon, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic), Rwanda, Burundi, Saint Helena and dependencies, Angola, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles and dependencies, British Indian Ocean Territory, Mozambique, Mauritius, Comoros, Mayotte, Zambia, Malawi, South Africa, Lesotho.(1)  As defined by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999.(2)  Entry under this subheading is subject to the submission of the certificate appearing in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 433/2007 (OJ L 104, 21.4.2007, p. 3).(3)  The refund is granted subject to compliance with the conditions laid down in amended Commission Regulation (EC) No 1359/2007 (OJ L 304, 22.11.2007, p. 21), and, if applicable, in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1741/2006 (OJ L 329, 25.11.2006, p. 7).(4)  Carried out in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1643/2006 (OJ L 308, 8.11.2006, p. 7).(5)  Carried out in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1041/2008 (OJ L 281, 24.10.2008, p. 3).(6)  The refund is granted subject to compliance with the conditions laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1731/2006 (OJ L 325, 24.11.2006, p. 12).(7)  The lean bovine meat content excluding fat is determined in accordance with the procedure described in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2429/86 (OJ L 210, 1.8.1986, p. 39).The term ‘average content’ refers to the sample quantity as defined in Article 2(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 765/2002 (OJ L 117, 4.5.2002, p. 6). The sample is to be taken from that part of the consignment presenting the highest risk. +",food hygiene;food sanitation;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;beef;boned meat;preparation for market,21 +37562,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1052/2009 of 5 November 2009 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Makói vöröshagyma or Makói hagyma (PDO)). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) and in accordance with Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Hungary’s application to register the name ‘Makói vöröshagyma’ or ‘Makói hagyma’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, this name should be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 November 2009.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 70, 24.3.2009, p. 27.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedHUNGARYMakói vöröshagyma or Makói hagyma (PDO) +",Hungary;Republic of Hungary;bulb vegetable;garlic;onion;scallion;shallot;location of production;location of agricultural production;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,21 +1601,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 3509/80 of 22 December 1980 amending, consequent on Greek accession, Regulations (EEC) No 729/70 and (EEC) No 355/77 as regards the adaptation of certain amounts which may be charged to the EAGGF, Guidance Section. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to the 1979 Act of Accession, and in particular Article 146 (2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Article 6c of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 929/79 (2), fixed the amount of financial assistance which may be charged to the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF), Guidance Section, for the period 1980 to 1984 ; whereas this amount was fixed in proportion to requirements for improving the agricultural structures of the Community of Nine;Whereas the appropriations considered necessary for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 of 15 February 1977 on common measures to improve the conditions under which agricultural products are processed and marketed (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1820/80 (4), and mentioned in Article 16 (3) of the said Regulation will, from 1 January 1981, be insufficient to cover the additional cost of applying the aforesaid Regulation in Greece;Whereas these amounts must be adjusted, pursuant to Annex II, Chapter I, second part, point C. 1 and point E. 1 of the 1979 Act of Accession, to meet the increased requirements of agriculture in the Community, in order not to reduce the effect of the activities of the EAGGF, Guidance Section,. In Article 6c of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70, the figure ""3 600"" is hereby replaced by ""3 755"". Article 16 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 is hereby replaced by the following:""3. The estimated cost of the common measure financed by the Fund for the period from 1 January 1978 to 31 December 1982 is 646 million European units of account, i.e. 122 million European units of account per year for the period 1978 to 1980 and 140 million European units of account per year for the period 1981 to 1982"". This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 1980.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. SANTER(1) OJ No L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13. (2) OJ No L 117, 12.5.1979, p. 4. (3) OJ No L 51, 23.2.1977, p. 1. (4) OJ No L 180, 14.7.1980, p. 1. +",Greece;Hellenic Republic;accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;monetary compensatory amount;MCA;accession compensatory amount;compensatory amount;dismantling of MCA;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant;EAGGF Guarantee Section;EAGGF Guarantee Section aid;EAGGF Guidance Section;EAGGF Guidance Section aid,21 +37928,"2010/391/: Commission Decision of 8 July 2010 amending the Annexes to Decision 93/52/EEC as regards the recognition of Lithuania and the region of Molise in Italy as officially free of brucellosis ( B. melitensis ) and amending the Annexes to Decision 2003/467/EC as regards the declaration of certain administrative regions of Italy as officially free of bovine tuberculosis, bovine brucellosis and enzootic-bovine-leukosis (notified under document C(2010) 4592) Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), and in particular Annex A(I)(4), Annex A(II)(7) and Annex D(I)(E) thereto,Having regard to Council Directive 91/68/EEC of 28 January 1991 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in ovine and caprine animals (2), and in particular Section II of Chapter 1 of Annex A thereto,Whereas:(1) Directive 91/68/EEC defines the animal health conditions governing trade in the Union in ovine and caprine animals. It lays down the conditions whereby Member States or regions thereof are to be recognised as being officially brucellosis-free.(2) Commission Decision 93/52/EEC of 21 December 1992 recording the compliance by certain Member States or regions with the requirements relating to brucellosis (B. melitensis) and according them the status of a Member State or region officially free of the disease (3) lists, in the Annexes thereto, the Member States and regions thereof which are recognised as officially free of brucellosis (B. melitensis) in accordance with Directive 91/68/EEC.(3) Lithuania has submitted to the Commission documentation demonstrating compliance with the appropriate conditions laid down in Directive 91/68/EEC in order to be recognised as officially free of brucellosis (B. melitensis) as regards its whole territory. That Member State should therefore be recognised as being officially free of that disease. Annex I to Decision 93/52/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) Italy has submitted to the Commission documentation demonstrating compliance with the appropriate conditions laid down in Directive 91/68/EEC as regards all the provinces in the region of Molise in order for that region to be recognised as officially free of brucellosis (B. melitensis). That region should therefore be recognised as being officially free of that disease.(5) Italy has also requested that amendments be made to the entry for that Member State in the list of regions of the Member States which are recognised as officially free of brucellosis (B. melitensis) in Annex II to Decision 93/52/EEC. The current administrative division of Italy splits the region Trentino-Alto Adige into two distinct regions: namely the province of Bolzano and the province of Trento. The region of Sardegna has been divided into eight provinces. In addition, as all the provinces of the regions of Lombardia, Piemonte, Toscana, Sardegna and Umbria have already been recognised as officially free of brucellosis (B. melitensis), those entire regions should be recognised as officially free of that disease.(6) The entry for Italy in Annex II to Decision 93/52/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) Directive 64/432/EEC applies to trade in the Union in bovine animals and swine. It lays down the conditions whereby a Member State or part or region thereof may be declared officially free of tuberculosis, brucellosis and enzootic-bovine-leukosis as regards bovine herds.(8) Commission Decision 2003/467/EC of 23 June 2003 establishing the official tuberculosis, brucellosis and enzootic-bovine-leukosis-free status of certain Member States and regions of Member States as regards bovine herds (4) lists such Member States and regions in Annexes I, II and III respectively to that Decision.(9) Italy has submitted to the Commission documentation demonstrating compliance with the appropriate conditions laid down in Directive 64/432/EEC as regards all provinces of the regions of Lombardia and Toscana, and the provinces of Cagliari, Medio-Campidano, Ogliastra and Olbia-Tempio in the region of Sardegna in order that those regions and provinces may be declared officially tuberculosis-free regions of Italy.(10) Italy has submitted to the Commission documentation demonstrating compliance with the appropriate conditions laid down in Directive 64/432/EEC as regards the province of Campobasso in the region of Molise in order that that province may be declared an officially brucellosis-free region of Italy.(11) Italy has also submitted to the Commission documentation demonstrating compliance with the appropriate conditions laid down in Directive 64/432/EEC as regards the province of Napoli in the region of Campania, the province of Brindisi in the region of Puglia and the provinces of Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Siracusa and Trapani in the region of Sicily in order that they may be declared officially enzootic-bovine-leukosis-free regions of Italy.(12) Following evaluation of the documentation submitted by Italy, the provinces and the regions concerned should be declared officially tuberculosis-free, officially brucellosis-free and officially enzootic-bovine-leukosis-free regions of Italy respectively.(13) Italy has also requested that amendments be made to the entry for that Member State in the lists of regions of the Member States declared officially free of tuberculosis, brucellosis and officially free of enzootic-bovine-leukosis in the Annexes to Decision 2003/467/EC. The current administrative division of Italy splits the region Trentino-Alto Adige into two distinct regions: namely the province of Bolzano and province of Trento.(14) In addition, as all the provinces of the regions of Emilia-Romagna, Lombardia, Sardegna and Umbria listed in Chapter 2 of Annex II to Decision 2003/467/EC have already been declared officially free of brucellosis and all the provinces of the regions of Emilia-Romagna, Lombardia, Marche, Piemonte, Toscana, Umbria and Val d’Aosta listed in Chapter 2 of Annex III to Decision 2003/467/EC have already been declared officially free of enzootic-bovine-leukosis, those entire regions should be considered as officially free of those respective diseases.(15) The Annexes to Decision 2003/467/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(16) Decisions 93/52/EEC and 2003/467/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(17) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annexes to Decision 93/52/EEC are amended in accordance with Annex I to this Decision. The Annexes to Decision 2003/467/EC are amended in accordance with Annex II to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 July 2010.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64.(2)  OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 19.(3)  OJ L 13, 21.1.1993, p. 14.(4)  OJ L 156, 25.6.2003, p. 74.ANNEX IThe Annexes to Decision 93/52/EEC are amended as follows:(1) Annex I is replaced by the following:ISO code Member StateBE BelgiumCZ Czech RepublicDK DenmarkDE GermanyIE IrelandLT LithuaniaLU LuxembourgHU HungaryNL NetherlandsAT AustriaPL PolandRO RomaniaSI SloveniaSK SlovakiaFI FinlandSE SwedenUK United Kingdom’(2) In Annex II, the entry for Italy is replaced by the following:— Region Abruzzo: Province of Pescara,— Province of Bolzano,— Region Friuli Venezia Giulia,— Region Lazio: Provinces of Latina, Rieti, Roma, Viterbo,— Region Liguria: Province of Savona,— Region Lombardia,— Region Marche,— Region Molise,— Region Piemonte,— Region Sardegna,— Region Toscana,— Province of Trento,— Region Umbria,— Region of Veneto.’ANNEX IIThe Annexes to Decision 2003/467/EC are amended as follows:(1) In Annex I, in Chapter 2, the entry for Italy is replaced by the following:— Region Abruzzo: Province of Pescara,— Province of Bolzano,— Region Emilia-Romagna,— Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia,— Region Lombardia,— Region Marche: Province of Ascoli Piceno,— Region Piemonte: Provinces of Novara, Verbania, Vercelli,— Region Sardegna: Province of Cagliari, Medio-Campidano, Ogliastra, Olbia-Tempio, Oristano,— Region Toscana,— Province of Trento,— Region Veneto.’(2) In Annex II, in Chapter 2, the entry for Italy is replaced by the following:— Region Abruzzo: Province of Pescara,— Province of Bolzano,— Region Emilia-Romagna,— Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia,— Region Lazio: Province of Rieti,— Region Liguria: Provinces of Imperia, Savona,— Region Lombardia,— Region Marche,— Region Molise: Province of Campobasso,— Region Piemonte,— Region Puglia: Province of Brindisi,— Region Sardegna,— Region Toscana,— Province of Trento,— Region Umbria,— Region Veneto.’(3) In Annex III, in Chapter 2, the entry for Italy is replaced by the following:— Region Abruzzo: Province of Pescara,— Province of Bolzano,— Region Campania: Province of Napoli,— Region Emilia-Romagna,— Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia,— Region Lazio: Provinces of Frosinone, Rieti,— Region Liguria: Provinces of Imperia, Savona,— Region Lombardia,— Region Marche,— Region Molise,— Region Piemonte,— Region of Puglia: province of Brindisi,— Region Sardegna,— Region Sicilia: Provinces of Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Siracusa, Trapani,— Region Toscana,— Province of Trento,— Region Umbria,— Region Val d’Aosta,— Region Veneto.’ +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;regions of Italy;animal leucosis;bovine leucosis;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal tuberculosis;bovine tuberculosis;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;brucellosis;Lithuania;Republic of Lithuania,21 +1212,"91/536/EEC: Commission Decision of 16 October 1991 concerning the importation into Member States of certain live animals and animal products from Bulgaria. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/675/EEC of 10 December 1990 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1) modified by Directive 91/496/EEC (2) and in particular Article 19,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organization of checks for animals entering the Community from third countries and modifying Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (3) and in particular Article 18,Whereas health protection measures in respect of certain regions of Bulgaria have been established by Commission Decision 81/315/EEC, as amended by Decision 88/385/EEC (4);Whereas the competent veterinary authorities of Bulgaria have reported that there has been an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Jambol district;Whereas, following a Community veterinary mission, it has been ascertained that the competent authorities in Bulgaria have taken certain health measures, however, the origin of the outbreak is not yet known.Whereas it has been established that emergency foot-and-mouth ring vaccination had been carried out in the districts of Jambol and Bourgas, it has also been established that annual routine vaccination against foot and mouth disease is carried out in Bulgaria;Whereas that situation is likely to constitute a serious risk for animal health in the Community, and therefore it is justified to suspended importations of certain live animals and animal products from Bulgaria excluding meat products having undergone a complete heat treatment and until the situation has been clarified and further regionalization is possible, it is advisable to temporarily suspend importation of live animals and animal products;Whereas the measures provided in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Member States shall not authorise the importation from Bulgaria of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat and meat products of the aforementioned species other than meat products which have undergone heat treatment in a hermetically sealed container to a Fo value of 3,00 or more; or otherwise subjected to an internal temperature of 80 °C. Commission Decision 81/315/EEC is hereby revoked. This Decision will be reviewed before 1 January 1992. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 October 1991. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 56. (3) OJ No L 127, 13. 5. 1981, p. 16. (4) OJ No L 183, 14. 7. 1988, p. 37. +",import;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;live animal;animal on the hoof;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria,21 +40958,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 22/2012 of 11 January 2012 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Fasola Wrzawska (PDO)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Poland’s application to register the name ‘Fasola Wrzawska’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 January 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 129, 30.4.2011, p. 19.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedPOLANDFasola Wrzawska (PDO) +",leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;Poland;Republic of Poland;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,21 +19621,"2000/79/EC: Commission Decision of 20 December 1999 amending Decision 1999/710/EC on drawing up provisional lists of third country establishments from which the Member States authorise imports of minced meat and meat preparations (notified under document number C(1999) 4685) (Text with EEA relevance.). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 95/408/EC of 22 June 1995 on the conditions for drawing up, for an interim period, provisional lists of third country establishments from which Member States are authorised to import certain products of animal origin, fishery products or live bivalve molluscs(1), as last amended by Decision 98/603/EC(2), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) a provisional list of establishments producing minced meat and meat preparations has been drawn up by Commission Decision 1999/710/EC(3);(2) the Czech Republic and New Zealand have sent a list of establishments producing minced meat and meat preparations and for which the responsible authorities certify that the establishments are in accordance with the Community rules;(3) provisional lists of establishments producing minced meat and meat preparations can thus be drawn up for the Czech Republic and New Zealand in accordance with the procedure laid down in Decision 95/408/EC in respect of certain countries;(4) the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The text of the Annex to this Decision is added to the Annex to Decision 1999/710/EC. The Decision shall apply with effect from 15 December 1999. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 1999.For the CommissionDavid BYRNEMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 243, 11.10.1995, p. 17.(2) OJ L 289, 28.10.1998, p. 36.(3) OJ L 281, 4.11.1999, p. 82.ANEXO/BILAG/ANHANG/ΠΑΡΑΡΤΗΜΑ/ANNEX/ANNEXE/ALLEGATO/BIJLAGE/ANEXO/LIITE/BILAGA""País: REPÚBLICA CHECA/Land: TJEKKISKE REPUBLIK/Land: TSCHECHISCHE REPUBLIK/Χώρα: ΤΣΕΧΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΑ/Country: CZECH REPUBLIC/Pays: REPUBLIQUE TCHÈQUE/Paese: REPUBBLICA CECA/Land: TSJECHISCHE REPUBLIEK/País: REPÚBLICA CHECA/Maa: TSEKKI/Land: TJECKISKA REPUBLIKEN>TABLE>País: NUEVA ZELANDA/Land: NEW ZEALAND/Land: NEUSEELAND/Χώρα: ΝΕΑ ΖΗΛΑΝΔΙΑ/Country: NEW ZEALAND/Pays: NOUVELLE-ZÉLANDE/Paese: NUOVA ZELANDA/Land: NIEUW-ZEELAND/País: NOVA ZELÂNDIA/Maa: UUSI-SEELANTI/Land: NYA ZEELAND>TABLE>"" +",import;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;third country;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage,21 +21760,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1510/2001 of 24 July 2001 amending Regulation (EC) No 1047/2001 introducing a system of import licences and certificates of origin and establishing the method for managing tariff quotas for garlic imported from third countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 911/2001(2), and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 4(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1047/2001(3) lays down the conditions under which applications for import licences for garlic may be lodged, and the maximum quantity that each application may cover.(2) In order to facilitate trade and to stabilise the market, the maximum quantity of each application from traditional importers lodged every quarter for imports of garlic from a specific origin should be fixed on the basis of the annual imports previously made by those importers from that same origin rather than on the basis of the maximum quantity available.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,. Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1047/2001 is replaced by the following: ""2. For each of the three origins and for each of the quarters indicated in Annex I, an operator may not lodge more than four applications for A licences for the import of garlic and the applications must be at least five days apart. Furthermore:(a) each application from a traditional importer within the meaning of Article 6(3) may cover no more than the maximum level of his imports for that quarter in the preceding three calendar years;(b) each application from a new importer within the meaning of Article 6(4) may cover no more than 10 % of the quantity indicated in Annex I for that origin and that quarter.The applications for A licences shall be accompanied by information allowing the competent national authorities to verify to their satisfaction that the provisions of this paragraph have been complied with."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 July 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 129, 11.5.2001, p. 3.(3) OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 35. +",bulb vegetable;garlic;onion;scallion;shallot;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;certificate of origin,21 +32611,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1024/2006 of 5 July 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 573/2003 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Decision 2003/18/EC as regards the concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas on certain cereal products originating in Romania and amending Regulation (EC) No 2809/2000. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 2003/18/EC of 19 December 2002 on the conclusion of a Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of negotiations between the parties on new mutual agricultural concessions (1), and in particular Article 3(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Decision 2003/18/EC, the Community has undertaken to establish for each marketing year import tariff quotas at a zero rate of duty for wheat and meslin and maize originating in Romania.(2) In the light of the experience gained in applying Commission Regulation (EC) No 573/2003 (2), certain provisions of that Regulation should be clarified and simplified.(3) In order to ensure that the actual quantities being requested by individual traders may be verified, it is necessary to specify that traders must submit only one import licence application per period concerned, and to provide for a penalty in the event of a failure to meet this requirement.(4) Regulation (EC) No 573/2003 should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. Regulation (EC) No 573/2003 is amended as follows:1. the following Article 1a is added:2. Article 2 is amended as follows:(a) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:(b) paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:(c) paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 July 2006.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 8, 14.1.2003, p. 18.(2)  OJ L 82, 29.3.2003, p. 25. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 777/2004 (OJ L 123, 27.4.2004, p. 50). +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;agricultural product;farm product;Romania;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;cereals;tariff exemption;exoneration from customs duty;zero duty,21 +919,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 1034/77 of 17 May 1977 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables and Regulation (EEC) No 2511/69 laying down special measures for improving the production and marketing of Community citrus fruit. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas Article 21 (1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 795/76 (3), makes provision for the sale to the processing industry of certain categories of products withdrawn from the market under Article 18 or bought in under Article 19 of that Regulation ; whereas this method of disposal should be a normal method of disposal for products for which the other outlets laid down in Article 21 are not available for practical or technical reasons ; whereas this is the situation at the moment for blood oranges and the situation is likely to continue during the coming marketing years ; whereas, moreover, since oranges are in short supply in the Community, measures should be taken to prevent the destruction of oranges as far as possible;Whereas Articles 6 and 7 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2511/69 of 9 December 1969 laying down special measures for improving the production and marketing of Community citrus fruit (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 793/76 (5), extended the granting of the marketing premium to include lemons until the end of the 1976/77 marketing year;Whereas these measures have encouraged the marketing of better quality products ; whereas such a trend should be furthered by retaining these measures in the coming marketing year ; whereas transport costs should therefore not be taken into account when calculating the reference price for lemons,. Article 21 of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 is hereby amended as follows: 1. The following shall be added to the first subparagraph of paragraph 1:""(c) the disposal of certain categories of blood oranges during the 1977/78,1978/79 and 1979/80 marketing years to the processing industry provided that no distortion of competition is thereby caused for the industries concerned within the Community.""2. The second subparagraph of paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:""Furthermore, it may be decided in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 33, in the case of all products referred to in the first subparagraph, other than blood oranges until the end of the 1979/80 marketing year, to dispose of certain classes of such products to the processing industry provided that no distortion of competition is thereby caused within the Community for the industries concerned."" (1)OJ No C 93, 18.4.1977, p. 11. (2)OJ No L 118, 20.5.1972, p. 1. (3)OJ No L 93, 8.4.1976, p. 6. (4)OJ No L 318, 18.12.1969, p. 1. (5)OJ No L 93, 8.4.1976, p. 1.3. The second subparagraph of paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:""The disposal of products to the feedingstuffs industry and, until the end of the 1979/80 marketing year, the disposal of blood oranges to the processing industry shall be carried out by tendering procedure by the agency designated by the Member State concerned."" In the first indent of the first subparagraph of Article 23 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 ""31 May 1977"" shall be replaced by ""31 May 1978"". In the second paragraph of Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 2511/69 ""1 June 1977"" shall be replaced by ""1 June 1978."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. shall be applicable from 30 April 1977.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 May 1977.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. SILKIN +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,21 +10003,"92/571/EEC: Commission Decision of 15 December 1992 relating to new transitional measures which are necessary to facilitate the move to the system of veterinary checks provided for in Council Directive 90/675/EEC. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/675/EEC of 10 December 1990 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1), as last amended by Decision 92/438/EEC (2), and in particular Article 30 thereof,Whereas Directive 90/675/EEC makes arrangements for a new system of veterinary checks for products entering the Community from third countries;Whereas the Commission, in Decision 92/399/EEC (3), adopted certain transitional measures to facilitate the move to the new system of veterinary checks provided for in Council Directive 90/675/EEC;Whereas it is necessary to lay down new transitional measures which facilitate the gradual implementation of the system established by Directive 90/675/EEC; whereas Commission Decision 92/399/EEC must therefore be revoked;Whereas, although at this stage controls on harmonized products can be carried out at the external border of the Community, it is nevertheless appropriate that in certain cases, for non-harmonized products, some controls should still be carried out in the Member State of destination;Whereas pending the application of a lesser frequency of checks, determined for certain third countries in accordance with Article 8 (3) of Council Directive 90/675/EEC, Member States need to continue to apply the frequencies in force before 1 July 1992;Whereas the cost of veterinary controls is chargeable either to the importer or to his representative, and whereas the absence of a fixed tariff of costs can distort competition between Member States; whereas it is advisable for Member States to take the necessary measures to permit their establishment and payment;Whereas, moreover, it is justified to allow the option of controls during transportation provided that they do not jeopardize the abolition of internal borders pursuant to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market (4), as last amended by Directive 92/67/EEC (5);Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The provisions of Article 8 of Council Directive 90/675/EEC shall apply to the list of products appearing in the Annex hereto.Nevertheless, a Member State which conducts identification checks and physical checks when products are brought into the territory of the Community may, when special conditions so warrant, submit a request on or before 18 December 1992, duly accompanied by supporting evidence seeking permission from the Commission to carry out those controls in a place in that Member State other than the pre-selected border inspection post of entry. In that event, the forwarding of the products to that place shall be subject to the conditions of Article 2 (b) hereof.The request shall be followed by the adoption of a Decision by the Commission. Article 11 of Directive 90/675/EEC shall apply subject to the following rules:(a) the competent veterinary authority in the Member States into which the products are brought shall in all cases carry out the documentary check on those products either at the pre-selected border inspection posts or at the border crossing points;(b) when, in accordance with the procedure of bilateral agreements under Article 11 (2) (b) of that Directive, identification checks and physical checks are conducted in the Member State of destination, those controls shall be carried out, after carriage of the products under customs supervision and in sealed transport, in one of the places appearing on a list proposed by the Member State and approved by the Commission.The Member State into which the products are brought shall lay down a sanction which is effective, proportional and deterrent in cases where no proof has been provided that the products have been presented to the competent authority of the place of destination within 15 days;(c) the checks provided by Article 11 (2) (a) shall apply for as long as Community provisions have not entered into force in the Member State into which the products are brought. In such a case, Member States shall forward the provisions applicable pursuant to Article 11 (2) (a) to the Commission and the other Member States;(d) the procedure for the bilateral agreements referred to in paragraph (b) may be applied mutatis mutandis in the circumstances envisaged in Article 11 (2) (a). Member States shall carry out identification checks at the same place as physical checks are carried out and, if need be, at the same time as those controls. Member States shall apply, as soon as they enter into force, the provisions on the frequencies of the checks as determined in accordance with Article 8 (3) of Directive 90/675/EEC.Pending those provisions:- when Member States carry out identification checks and physical checks, they shall carry them out in accordance with the frequencies in force on their territory before 1 July 1992,- Member States shall forward those frequencies of checking to the Commission and the other Member States. Member States shall take the necessary measures to establish the cost of veterinary controls carried out and to ensure that those costs have been paid by either the importer or his representative. In addition to the checks on products covered by Directive 90/675/EEC, as laid down in Article 6 (1) of Directive 89/662/EEC and in Article 7 (1) of Directive 90/425/EEC (6), Member States may carry out documentary controls at any stage during the transportation of those products, subject to observance of the principle that controls at internal borders of the Community have been removed. As far as the checks laid down by Article 12, paragraph 1 (b) of Directive 90/675/EEC are concerned, Member States shall carry out only documentary controls on the products. This Decision shall apply from 1 January 1993 until 31 December 1993.Nevertheless, as regards the dates appearing in Article 1 and in the Annex, the relevant provisions shall enter into force on the date on which this Decision is published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Commission Decision 92/399/EEC is revoked from 1 January 1993. 0This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 December 1992. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 243, 25. 8. 1992, p. 27. (3) OJ No L 221, 6. 8. 1992, p. 54. (4) OJ No L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13. (5) OJ No L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 73. (6) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.ANNEXLIST OF HARMONIZED PRODUCTSFresh meat (64/433/EEC; 72/461/EEC; 72/462/EEC)Where implementing decisions taken in pursuance of Directive 72/462/EEC allow permissive importation, those Member States that ask for additional guarantees must forward them to the other Member States and to the Commission at the latest on 18 December 1992. Each Member State must inform the border inspection posts located on its territory of the additional guarantees.Meat products (72/462/EEC)Each Member State shall inform the other Member States and the Commission, at the latest on 18 December 1992, of the lists of establishments in third countries other than Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay from which they authorize the importation of meat products. On the basis of this information the Commission shall lay down, before 1 January 1993, a transitional list of establishments in third countries authorized to import meat products into the Community.Bovine semen (88/407/EEC). +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;administrative control;third country;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;animal breeding;animal selection;fresh meat,21 +35969,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 803/2008 of 8 August 2008 amending for the 98th time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 of 27 May 2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001 prohibiting the export of certain goods and services to Afghanistan, strengthening the flight ban and extending the freeze of funds and other financial resources in respect of the Taliban of Afghanistan (1), and in particular Article 7(1), first indent, thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 lists the persons, groups and entities covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation.(2) On 23, 28 and 31 July 2008, the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council decided to amend the list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply. Annex I should therefore be amended accordingly.(3) In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation must enter into force immediately,. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 August 2008.For the CommissionEneko LANDÁBURUDirector-General for External Relations(1)  OJ L 139, 29.5.2002, p. 9. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 678/2008 (OJ L 189, 17.7.2008, p. 23).ANNEXAnnex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is amended as follows:(1) The entry ‘Jemaah Islamiya (aka Jema'ah Islamiyah, Jemaah Islamiyah, Jemaah Islamiah, Jamaah Islamiyah, Jama'ah Islamiyah)’ under the heading ‘Legal persons, groups and entities’ shall be replaced by:(2) The entry ‘Abd Allah Mohamed Ragab Abdel Rahman (alias (a) Abu Al-Khayr, (b) Ahmad Hasan, (c) Abu Jihad). Date of birth: 3.11.1957. Place of birth: Kafr Al-Shaykh. Nationality: Egyptian. Other information: May be living in Pakistan, Afghanistan or Iran’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:(3) The entry ‘Zaki Ezat Zaki Ahmed (alias (a) Rif'at Salim, (b) Abu Usama). Date of birth: 21.4.1960. Place of birth: Sharqiyah. Nationality: Egyptian. Other information: May be living on the Pakistani-Afghan border’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:(4) The entry ‘Mustapha Nasri Ben Abdul Kader Ait El Hadi. Date of birth: 5.3.1962. Place of birth: Tunis. Nationality: (a) Algerian (b) German. Other information: (a) son of Abdelkader and Amina Aissaoui, (b) residing in Bonn, Germany, as of February 1999’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:(5) The entry ‘Hamid Abdallah Ahmed Al-Ali (alias (a) Dr Hamed Abdullah Al-Ali, (b) Hamed Al-'Ali, (c) Hamed bin 'Abdallah Al-'Ali, (d) Hamid 'Abdallah Al-'Ali, (e) Hamid 'Abdallah Ahmad Al-'Ali, (f) Hamid bin Abdallah Ahmed Al-Ali, (g) Abu Salim). Date of birth: 20.1.1960. Nationality: Kuwaiti’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:(6) The entry ‘Sulaiman Jassem Sulaiman Abo Ghaith (alias Abo Ghaith). Date of birth: 14 December 1965. Place of birth: Kuwait. Former nationality: Kuwaiti’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:(7) The entry ‘Mubarak Mushakhas Sanad Al-Bathali (alias (a) Mubarak Mishkhis Sanad Al-Bathali, (b) Mubarak Mishkhis Sanad Al-Badhali, (c) Mubarak Al-Bathali, (d) Mubarak Mishkhas Sanad Al-Bathali, (e) Mubarak Mishkhas Sanad Al-Bazali, (f) Mobarak Meshkhas Sanad Al-Bthaly). Date of birth: 1.10.1961. Nationality: Kuwaiti. Passport No: 101856740 (Kuwaiti passport)’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:(8) The entry ‘Muhsin Al-Fadhli (alias (a) Muhsin Fadhil 'Ayyid al Fadhli (b) Muhsin Fadil Ayid Ashur al Fadhli, (c) Abu Majid Samiyah, (d) Abu Samia). Address: Block Four, Street 13, House No 179 Kuwait City, Al-Riqqa area, Kuwait. Date of birth: 24.4.1981. Passport No: Kuwaiti passport No 106261543’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:(9) The entry ‘Mohammed Ahmed Shawki Al Islambolly (alias (a) Abu Khalid, (b) Abu Ja'far). Date of birth: 21.1.1952. Place of birth: El-Minya. Nationality: Egyptian. Other information: May be living in Pakistan, Afghanistan or Iran’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:(10) The entry ‘Jaber Abdallah Jaber Al-Jalahmah (alias (a) Jaber Al-Jalamah, (b) Abu Muhammad Al-Jalahmah, (c) Jabir Abdallah Jabir Ahmad Jalahmah, (d) Jabir 'Abdallah Jabir Ahmad Al-Jalamah, (e) Jabir Al-Jalhami, (f) Abdul-Ghani, (g) Abu Muhammad). Date of birth: 24.9.1959. Nationality: Kuwaiti. Passport No: 101423404’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:(11) The entry ‘Al-Azhar Ben Ammar Ben Abdallah Al-Tlili. Address: Via Carlo Porta 97, Legnano, Italy. Date of birth: 1.11.1971. Place of birth: Ben Aoun, Tunisia. Nationality: Tunisian. Passport No: Z417830 (Tunisian passport issued on 4.10.2004 which expires on 3.10.2009). Other information: (a) Italian fiscal code: TLLLHR69C26Z352G. (b) Convicted in France on 14.10.2002. Extradited to Italy on 6.9.2006. Currently detained in Italy’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:(12) The entry ‘Jallalouddine Haqani (alias (a) Jalaluddin Haqani, (b) Jallalouddin Haqqani). Title: Maulavi. Function: Minister of Frontier Affairs of the Taliban regime. Date of birth: Approximately 1942. Place of birth: Khost province, Zadran district, Afghanistan. Nationality: Afghan. Other information: (a) Father of Sirajuddin Jallaloudine Haqqani, (b) He is an active Taliban leader, (c) Believed to be in the Afghanistan/Pakistan border area, (d) Reportedly deceased in June 2007’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:(13) The entry ‘Armand Albert Friedrich Huber (alias Huber, Ahmed). Address: Rossimattstrasse 33, 3074 Muri b. Bern, Switzerland. Date of birth: 1927. Nationality: Swiss. Other information: no Swiss passport has been issued under this name’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:(14) The entry ‘Abdulhai Salek. Title: Maulavi. Function: Governor of Urouzgan Province (Afghanistan) under the Taliban regime. Nationality: Afghan’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:(15) The entry ‘Ibrahim Ali Abu Bakr Tantoush (alias (a) Abd al-Muhsin, (b) Ibrahim Ali Muhammad Abu Bakr, (c) Abdul Rahman, (d) Abu Anas, (e) Ibrahim Abubaker Tantouche, (f) Ibrahim Abubaker Tantoush, (g) Abd al-Muhsi, (h) Abd al-Rahman, (i) Al-Libi). Address: Ganzour Sayad Mehala Al Far district. Date of birth: 1966. Place of birth: al Aziziyya. Nationality: Libyan. Passport No: 203037 (Libyan passport issued in Tripoli). Other information: (a) Affiliated with Afghan Support Committee (ASC) and Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS). (b) Civil status: divorced (Algerian ex-wife Manuba Bukifa)’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:(16) The entry ‘Mahdhat Mursi Al-Sayyid Umar (alias (a) Abu Hasan, (b) Abu Khabab, (c) Abu Rabbab). Date of birth: 19.10.1953. Place of birth: Alexandria. Nationality: Egyptian. Other information: May be living on the Pakistani-Afghan border’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by: +",natural person;Afghanistan;Islamic Republic of Afghanistan;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;restriction of liberty;banishment;compulsory residence order;house arrest;economic sanctions;terrorism;elimination of terrorism;foreign capital;common foreign and security policy;CFSP;European foreign policy;common foreign policy;common security policy,21 +21047,"2001/871/EC: Commission Decision of 7 December 2001 on Community financial assistance for the eradication of classical swine fever in the United Kingdom in 2000 (notified under document number C(2001) 3937). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 572/2001(2), and in particular Article 3(3),Whereas:(1) Outbreaks of classical swine fever occurred in the United Kingdom in 2000. The emergence of this disease poses a serious threat to Community livestock, and in order to help eradicate the disease as rapidly as possible, the Community may contribute to the eligible expenditure incurred by the Member State.(2) The Commission has adopted Decision 2000/528/EC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the United Kingdom(3), as amended by Decisions 2000/542/EC(4) and 2000/651/EC(5).(3) In accordance with Article 3(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999(6), veterinary and plant health measures undertaken in accordance with Community rules shall be financed under the Guarantee section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund. Financial control of these measures comes under Articles 8 and 9 of the above Regulation.(4) The financial contribution from the Community shall be granted provided that the actions planned are carried out efficiently and that the authorities supply all the necessary information within the time limits laid down.(5) On 6 June 2001, the United Kingdom submitted an official application for reimbursement of all expenditure incurred within the country in 2000.(6) Pending checks by the Commission, it is necessary to arrange an advance on Community financial assistance. This advance has been calculated by limiting the costs awarded in compensation for animal prices to 75 % of the amount submitted and temporarily limiting the ""other costs"" to 10 % of the amount of this compensation. The sum requested for these ""other costs"" during the previous epidemic of classical swine fever in the United Kingdom did not exceed this limit.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The United Kingdom may receive Community financial assistance for the adequate compensation of owners for the compulsory slaughter of their animals under eradication measures related to outbreaks of classical swine fever which occurred in 2000, in accordance with the provisions of Article 3(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC. 1. The Community financial contribution shall be paid on the basis of:(a) the supporting documents submitted by the United Kingdom on the swift and adequate compensation of owners;(b) the results of the Commission checks referred to in Article 3.2. In view of the application already submitted by the United Kingdom, an advance of EUR 2850000 will be paid, on adoption of this Decision, subject to the results of the checks referred to in Article 3.3. The documents referred to in paragraph 1 shall include an epidemiological report covering each holding on which animals have been slaughtered and destroyed, and a financial report.The financial report shall take account of the categories of the animals ""destroyed"" or ""slaughtered and destroyed"" on each farm due to classical swine fever. These reports shall be provided in electronic form in accordance with Annex I.4. The supporting documents relating to the measures taken in the period referred to in Article 1 shall be forwarded no later than 60 days after the date on which the Member State is notified of this Decision.5. For the purposes of this Decision, ""adequate compensation"" means compensation for the value of the animals immediately before they became infected. The Commission may make on-the-spot checks, with the cooperation of the competent national authorities, on the application of the above measures and the related expenditure incurred. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 7 December 2001.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19.(2) OJ L 203, 28.7.2001, p. 16-17.(3) OJ L 214, 25.8.2000, p. 42.(4) OJ L 231, 13.9.2000, p. 12.(5) OJ L 272, 25.10.2000, p. 46.(6) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103. +",animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,21 +33040,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1596/2006 of 25 October 2006 establishing a prohibition of fishing for Northern prawn in NAFO zone 3L by vessels flying the flag of Latvia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 51/2006 of 22 December 2005 fixing for 2006 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2006.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2006.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2006 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 October 2006.For the CommissionJörgen HOLMQUISTDirector-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 768/2005 (OJ L 128, 21.5.2005, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 16, 20.1.2006, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1262/2006 (OJ L 230, 24.8.2006, p. 4).ANNEXNo 40Member State LatviaStock PRA/N3L.Species Northern prawn (Pandalus borealis)Zone NAFO 3LDate 4 October 2006 +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;Latvia;Republic of Latvia,21 +36082,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 962/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a prohibition of fishing for sandeel in IIIa; EC waters of IIa and IV by vessels flying the flag of Germany. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 40/2008 of 16 January 2008 fixing for 2008 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2008.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2008.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2008 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 September 2008.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 19, 23.1.2008, p. 1.ANNEXNo 41/T&QMember State DEUStock SAN/2A3A4.Species Sandeel (Ammodytidae)Area IIIa; EC waters of IIa and IVDate 22.8.2008 +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +5678,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 269/2013 of 18 March 2013 approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Danablu (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 entered into force on 3 January 2013. It repealed and replaced Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (2).(2) In accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission has examined Denmark’s application for the approval of amendments to the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Danablu’, registered in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 (3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 828/2003 (4).(3) Since the amendments in question are not minor, the Commission published the amendment application in the Official Journal of the European Union (5), as required by Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006. As no statement of objection under Article 7 of that Regulation has been received by the Commission, the amendments should be approved,. The amendments to the specification published in the Official Journal of the European Union regarding the name contained in the Annex to this Regulation are hereby approved. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 March 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(3)  OJ L 148, 21.6.1996, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 120, 15.5.2003, p. 3.(5)  OJ C 150, 26.5.2012, p. 13.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.3.   CheesesDENMARKDanablu (PGI) +",blue-veined cheese;Bresse blue;Danish blue;Roquefort;Stilton;blue cheese;cows’ milk cheese;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;Denmark;Kingdom of Denmark;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,21 +3956,"2005/133/EC: Commission Decision of 16 February 2005 partially suspending the definitive anti-dumping duties imposed by Regulation (EC) No 258/2005 on imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes of iron or non-alloy steel originating in Croatia and Ukraine. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (‘the basic Regulation’), and in particular Article 14(4) thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A.   EXISTING MEASURES(1) Following a review investigation carried out in accordance with Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation (‘review investigation’), the Council, by Regulation (EC) No 258/2005 (2) (‘the definitive Regulation’), imposed an anti-dumping duty of 38,8 % on imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes of iron or non-alloy steel (‘SST’) originating in Croatia and an anti-dumping duty of 64,1 % for imports of SST originating in Ukraine with the exception of imports from Dnipropetrovsk Tube Works (‘DTW’) which is subject to an anti-dumping duty of 51,9 % (‘the existing measures’). The definitive Regulation amended definitive anti-dumping duties imposed by Regulation (EC) No 348/2000 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1515/2002 (4) and repealed the possibility of exemption from the duties as provided for in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 348/2000 (‘original measures’).B.   MEASURES IN FORCE ON IMPORTS OF SST FROM ROMANIA AND RUSSIA(2) By Regulation (EC) No 2320/97, anti-dumping duties were imposed on imports of SST originating, inter alia, in Romania and Russia (5). By Decisions 97/790/EC (6) and 2000/70/EC (7), undertakings were accepted from exporters in, inter alia, Romania and Russia. By Regulation (EC) No 1322/2004 (8), it was decided to no longer apply the measures in force on imports of SST originating in Romania and Russia (‘the non-applied measures’) as a matter of prudence due to an anti-competitive behaviour of certain Community producers (9).C.   EXAMINATION OF GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE EXISTING MEASURES(3) Article 14(4) of the basic Regulation provides that, in the Community interest, anti-dumping measures may be suspended on the grounds that market conditions have temporarily changed to an extent that injury would be unlikely to resume as a result of such a suspension. Article 14(4) further specifies that the anti-dumping measures concerned may be reinstated at any time if the reason for suspension is no longer applicable.(4) The definitive Regulation takes account mainly of the situation between October 2001 and September 2002, i.e. the investigation period of that review investigation (‘review investigation period’). The review investigation leading to the definitive Regulation showed that imports from Ukraine and Croatia had, during the review investigation period, a significant market position. They were still dumped and the injury margin had increased as compared to the original investigation. On this basis, the review concluded that the original measures which were at a level of 23 % for Croatia and 38,5 % for Ukraine should be increased to reach their current level of 38,8 % for Croatia and 51,9 % and 64,1 % depending on the exporting producer concerned, for imports from Ukraine.(5) An examination of recent import flows reveals that in particular since the non-application of the measures on imports of SST from Russia and Romania, the situation on the Community market with respect to imports has changed, notably in that cumulated import flows from the aforesaid countries have increased, whereas at the same time cumulated imports from Croatia and Ukraine have significantly decreased to very low levels.(6) As long as the current market conditions prevail, Russian and Romanian imports are likely to maintain their strong presence and it would be unlikely that Ukrainian and/or Croatian imports would increase significantly. Therefore, it is considered that, in this specific situation, it is unlikely that injury to the Community industry would resume if the increase of the duty rates as provided for by the definitive Regulation would be suspended. Consequently, and because of the special circumstances regarding, inter alia, the non-application of the measures on imports from Russia and Romania, it is considered that the duty levels of 23 % and 38,5 % established in the original investigation for Croatia and Ukraine respectively would be sufficient to eliminate injurious dumping.(7) The Commission also notes that the current temporary change in market conditions does not warrant a complete suspension of measures applicable against Croatia and Ukraine. Information collected in the review investigation concluded by the definitive Regulation demonstrates that Ukrainian and Croatian producers continue to have a considerable export potential so that they could easily increase exports to the Community market to an injurious level. Thus, a full suspension of measures against imports from Croatia and Ukraine could also lead to similar import trends from these two countries as are currently experienced with regard to imports from Russia and Romania and would, therefore, in all likelihood lead to injury of the Community industry.(8) For the above reasons, it is concluded that the requirements permitting a partial suspension of the definitive Regulation, pursuant to Article 14(4) of the basic Regulation are met. Indeed, it is not in the interest of the Community to apply the increased duty levels provided for by the definitive Regulation as long as the duty levels set out in Regulation (EC) No 348/2000, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1515/2002 are sufficient. Accordingly, the application of the duty rates foreseen in the definitive Regulation should be partially suspended to the extent of the difference between the rates set in Article 1 of the definitive Regulation and those set in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 348/2000.(9) Should the situation which led to the suspension change subsequently, the Commission may reinstate the anti-dumping measures by repealing the partial suspension of the anti-dumping duties forthwith.D.   CONSULTATION OF THE COMMUNITY INDUSTRY(10) In accordance with the provisions of Article 14(4) of the basic Regulation the Commission informed the Community industry of its intention to partially suspend the anti-dumping measures and provided it with an opportunity to comment. The Community industry did not raise any objection.. The anti-dumping duty imposed by Regulation (EC) No 258/2005 on imports of— seamless pipes, of iron or non-alloy steel, of a kind used for oil and gas pipelines, of an external diameter not exceeding 406,4 mm (falling within CN codes 7304 10 10 and 7304 10 30);— seamless pipes of circular cross-section, of iron or non-alloy steel, cold-drawn or cold-rolled (falling within CN code 7304 31 99);— other tubes of circular cross-section, of iron or non-alloy steel, of an external diameter not exceeding 406,4 mm (falling within CN codes 7304 39 91 and 7304 39 93)is hereby partially suspended as follows for a period of nine months:Country Company Rate of duty foreseen in Regulation (EC) No 258/2005 Rate of duty which is suspended Rate of duty which is not suspended TARIC additional codeCroatia All companies 38,8 15,8 23 —Ukraine Dnipropetrovsk Tube Works (DTW), Dnipropetrovsk 51,9 13,4 38,5 A614OJSC Nizhnedneprovsky Tube Rolling Plant (NTRP), Dnipropretovsk, and CJSC Nikopolsky seamless tubes plant ‘Nikotube’, Nikopol 64,1 25,6 38,5 A615All other companies 64,1 25,6 38,5 A999 This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 16 February 2005.For the CommissionPeter MANDELSONMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 461/2004 (OJ L 77, 13.3.2004, p. 12).(2)  See page 7 of this Official Journal.(3)  OJ L 45, 17.2.2000, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 228, 24.8.2002, p. 8.(5)  OJ L 322, 25.11.1997, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 235/2004 (OJ L 40, 12.2.2004, p. 11).(6)  OJ L 322, 25.11.1997, p. 63.(7)  OJ L 23, 28.1.2000, p. 78.(8)  OJ L 246, 20.7.2004, p. 10.(9)  See recital (9) of Regulation (EC) No 1322/2004. +",anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;tube;metal tube;plastic tube;piping;pipe;pipe connector;taps;valve;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty;Croatia;Republic of Croatia;Ukraine,21 +39546,"Directive 2011/88/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 November 2011 amending Directive 97/68/EC as regards the provisions for engines placed on the market under the flexibility scheme Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (2),Whereas:(1) Directive 97/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1997 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery (3) concerns exhaust emissions and emission limits of air pollutants from engines installed in non-road mobile machinery and contributes to the protection of human health and the environment. Directive 97/68/EC provided that emission limits applicable to type-approval of the majority of compression ignition engines under Stage III A were to be replaced by the more stringent limits under Stage III B. Those limits apply from 1 January 2010 as regards the type-approval for those engines and from 1 January 2011 with regard to the placing on the market of those engines.(2) The revision of Directive 97/68/EC is currently being prepared by the Commission in line with the requirements of Article 2 of Directive 2004/26/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 amending Directive 97/68/EC (4). In order to ensure that the revised Directive is in line with Union standards for good air quality, and in the light of experience, scientific findings and available technologies, the Commission should, in the upcoming revision of Directive 97/68/EC and subject to impact assessment, consider:— establishing a new emission stage – Stage V – that should be based, subject to technical feasibility, on the requirements of Euro VI standards for heavy-duty vehicles,— introducing new requirements for the reduction of particulate matter, namely a particulate number limit that applies for all compression ignition engine categories, where technically feasible, so as to ensure an effective reduction of ultra-fine particles,— taking a comprehensive approach to promoting emission-reducing provisions and retrofitting of after-treatment systems on the existing fleet of non-road mobile machinery on the basis of the currently ongoing discussions under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe regarding harmonised requirements for retrofit emission control devices; this approach should support Member States’ efforts to improve air quality and to promote the protection of workers,— establishing a method providing for the periodic testing of non-road mobile machinery and vehicles, in particular to establish whether their emissions performance complies with the values given at registration,— the possibility of authorising, under certain conditions, replacement engines that do not comply with Stage III A requirements for railcars and locomotives,— the possibility of harmonising the specific emission standards for rail with relevant standards at international level so as to ensure the availability of affordable engines that comply with the emission limits set.(3) The transition to Stage III B involves a step change in technology requiring significant implementation costs for redesigning the engines and for developing advanced technical solutions. However, the current global financial and economic crisis or any conjunctural economic fluctuations should not lead to a lowering of environmental standards. This revision of Directive 97/68/EC should therefore be considered to be exceptional. Furthermore, investments in environmentally friendly technologies are important for the promotion of future growth, jobs and health security.(4) Directive 97/68/EC provides for a flexibility scheme to allow equipment manufacturers to purchase, in the period between two emission stages, a limited number of engines that do not comply with the emission limits applicable during that period, but which are approved in accordance with the requirements of the stage immediately preceding the applicable one.(5) Point (b) of Article 2 of Directive 2004/26/EC provides for the evaluation of the possible need for additional flexibilities.(6) During Stage III B, the maximum number of engines used for applications other than the propulsion of railcars, locomotives and inland waterways vessels that may be placed on the market under the flexibility scheme should be increased, in each engine category, from 20 % to 37,5 % of the annual quantity of equipment with engines in that category that is placed on the market by the equipment manufacturer. An optional alternative of placing a fixed number of engines on the market under the flexibility scheme should be available. That fixed number of engines should also be revised and should not exceed the ceilings laid down in Section 1.2.2 of Annex XIII to Directive 97/68/EC.(7) The rules applicable to the flexibility scheme should be adapted to extend the application of that scheme to engines for use in the propulsion of locomotives for a strictly limited period of time.(8) Improving air quality is a major Union goal pursued through Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe (5). Tackling emissions at source is essential for meeting that goal, including reducing emissions from the non-road mobile machinery sector.(9) Enterprises operating with machines that fall within the scope of this Directive should benefit from European financial support programmes or any relevant support programmes provided by Member States. Those support programmes should be aimed at favouring the early introduction of the highest emission standards.(10) Directive 97/68/EC provides for an exemption for replacement engines, which does not apply to railcars and locomotives. However, considering weight and dimensional constraints, it is necessary to provide for a limited exemption also for replacement engines in railcars and locomotives.(11) The measures set out in this Directive reflect a temporary difficulty faced by the manufacturing sector, resulting in no permanent adaptation, and as such, the application of those measures should be restricted to the duration of Stage III B or, where no subsequent stage exists, to 3 years.(12) Taking into account the special infrastructure of the United Kingdom rail network, which results in a different structural gauge and consequently weight and dimensional constraints, and therefore requires a longer adaptation period for the new emission limits, it is appropriate to provide for more flexibility for this particular market in engines for use in locomotives.(13) Directive 97/68/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,. Amendments to Directive 97/68/ECDirective 97/68/EC is hereby amended as follows:(1) Article 4(6) is replaced by the following:(2) Article 10 is amended as follows:(a) in paragraph 1a, the second subparagraph is deleted;(b) the following paragraphs are inserted:(a) replacement engines that meet the Stage III A limits, where they are to replace engines for railcars and locomotives that:(i) do not meet the Stage III A standard; or(ii) meet the Stage III A standard but do not meet the Stage III B standard;(b) replacement engines that do not meet Stage III A limits, where they are to replace engines for railcars without driving control and not capable of independent movement, so long as such replacement engines meet a standard no lower than the standard met by engines fitted to existing railcars of the same type.(c) paragraph 7 is replaced by the following:(3) Annex XIII is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. Transposition1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 24 November 2012 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those measures.When Member States adopt those measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. Entry into forceThis Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. AddresseesThis Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 16 November 2011.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. BUZEKFor the CouncilThe PresidentW. SZCZUKA(1)  OJ C 48, 15.2.2011, p. 134.(2)  Position of the European Parliament of 25 October 2011 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and decision of the Council of 8 November 2011.(3)  OJ L 59, 27.2.1998, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 146, 30.4.2004, p. 1.(5)  OJ L 152, 11.6.2008, p. 1.ANNEXSection 1 of Annex XIII is replaced by the following:‘1.   ACTIONS BY THE OEM1.1. Except during Stage III B, an OEM that wishes to make use of the flexibility scheme, with the exception of engines for the propulsion of railcars and locomotives, shall request permission from any approval authority for the OEM’s engine manufacturers to place on the market engines intended for the OEM’s exclusive use. The number of engines that do not comply with the current emission limits, but are approved to the most recent previous stage of emission limits, shall not exceed the ceilings set out in Sections 1.1.1 and 1.1.2.1.1.1. The number of engines placed on the market under the flexibility scheme shall, in each engine category, not exceed 20 % of the annual quantity of equipment with engines in that category that is placed on the market by the OEM (calculated as an average of the latest 5 years’ sales on the Union market). Where an OEM has placed equipment on the Union market for less than 5 years, the average shall be calculated based on the period for which the OEM has placed equipment on the Union market.1.1.2. As an optional alternative to Section 1.1.1 and with the exception of engines for the propulsion of railcars and locomotives, the OEM may seek permission for the OEM’s engine manufacturers to place on the market a fixed number of engines for the OEM’s exclusive use. The number of engines in each engine category shall not exceed the following ceilings:Engine category P (kW) Number of engines19 ≤ P < 37 20037 ≤ P < 75 15075 ≤ P < 130 100130 ≤ P ≤ 560 501.2. During Stage III B, but for a period no longer than 3 years from the beginning of that stage, with the exception of engines for use in the propulsion of railcars and locomotives, an OEM that wishes to make use of the flexibility scheme shall request permission from any approval authority for the OEM’s engine manufacturers to place on the market engines intended for the OEM’s exclusive use. The quantities of engines that do not comply with the current emission limits, but are approved to the most recent previous stage of emission limits, shall not exceed the ceilings set out in Sections 1.2.1 and 1.2.2.1.2.1. The number of engines placed on the market under the flexibility scheme shall, in each engine category, not exceed 37,5 % of the annual quantity of equipment with engines in that category that is placed on the market by the OEM (calculated as an average of the latest 5 years’ sales on the Union market). Where an OEM has placed equipment on the Union market for less than 5 years, the average shall be calculated based on the period for which the OEM has placed equipment on the Union market.1.2.2. As an optional alternative to Section 1.2.1, the OEM may seek permission for the OEM’s engine manufacturers to place on the market a fixed number of engines for the OEM’s exclusive use. The number of engines in each engine category shall not exceed the following ceilings:Engine category P (kW) Number of engines37 ≤ P < 56 20056 ≤ P < 75 17575 ≤ P < 130 250130 ≤ P ≤ 560 1251.3. As regards engines for use in the propulsion of locomotives, during Stage III B, but for a period no longer than 3 years from the beginning of that stage, an OEM may seek permission for the OEM’s engine manufacturers to place on the market a maximum of 16 engines for the OEM’s exclusive use. The OEM may also seek permission for his engine manufacturers to place on the market a maximum of 10 additional engines with rated powers greater than 1 800 kW to be installed in locomotives designed exclusively for use on the United Kingdom network. Locomotives will be considered to meet this requirement only if they have, or are able to be issued with, a safety certificate for operation on the United Kingdom network.1.4. The OEM shall include in the application to an approval authority the following information:(a) a sample of the labels to be affixed to each piece of non-road mobile machinery in which an engine placed on the market under the flexibility scheme will be installed. The labels shall bear the following text: “MACHINE No … (sequence of machines) OF … (total number of machines in respective power band) WITH ENGINE No … WITH TYPE-APPROVAL (Dir. 97/68/EC) No …”;(b) a sample of the supplementary label to be affixed on the engine bearing the text referred to in Section 2.2.1.5. The OEM shall provide the approval authority with any necessary information connected with the implementation of the flexibility scheme that the approval authority may request in order to make a decision.1.6. The OEM shall provide any requesting approval authority in the Member States with any information that the approval authority requires in order to confirm that engines claimed to be, or labelled as being, placed on the market under the flexibility scheme are properly so claimed or labelled.’. +",engine;combustion engine;atmospheric pollutant;air pollutant;smoke;atmospheric pollution;air pollution;air quality;smog;technical regulations;motor vehicle;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;reduction of gas emissions;climate change mitigation;gas emission reduction;mitigation measure;mitigation of climate change;mitigation policy,21 +2983,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1931/2001 of 1 October 2001 reducing, for the 2001/02 marketing year, the amount of aid for grapefruit and pomelos delivered for processing following an overrun of the processing threshold in certain Member States. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 of 28 October 1996 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2699/2000(2), and in particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 establishes a Community processing threshold for grapefruit and pomelos, distributed among the Member States in accordance with Annex II thereto. Article 5(2) of that Regulation lays down that, when there is an overrun of this threshold, the aid fixed in Annex I thereto shall be reduced in each Member State in which the threshold has been overrun. The overrun of the processing threshold is assessed on the basis of the average of the quantities processed under the aid scheme during the three marketing years preceding the marketing year in question, or during an equivalent period.(2) The Member States, in accordance with Article 22(1)(b) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1169/97 of 26 June 1997 laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2729/1999(4), have communicated the quantities of grapefruit and pomelos processed under the aid scheme. Based on this information, a Community processing threshold overrun of 178 tonnes has been established. Within that overrun, an overrun of the threshold for Spain and France has been established. The amounts of aid for grapefruit and pomelos laid down in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 for the 2001/02 marketing year must therefore be reduced by 8,16 % in Spain and 18,46 % in France.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,. For the 2001/02 marketing year, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2202/96, the amounts of aid for grapefruit and pomelos delivered for processing shall be amended as follows:>TABLE> This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 October 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 49.(2) OJ L 311, 12.12.2000, p. 9.(3) OJ L 169, 27.6.1997, p. 15.(4) OJ L 328, 22.12.1999, p. 35. +",France;French Republic;market intervention;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine;production aid;aid to producers;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +38823,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 977/2010 of 29 October 2010 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Obwarzanek krakowski (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Poland’s application to register the name ‘Obwarzanek krakowski’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 October 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 38, 16.2.2010, p. 8; German language version corrected in OJ C 226, 21.8.2010, p. 17.ANNEXFoodstuffs listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 510/2006:Class 2.4.   Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s waresPOLANDObwarzanek krakowski (PGI) +",location of production;location of agricultural production;pastry-making;industrial pastry-making;Poland;Republic of Poland;product quality;quality criterion;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;mode of production,21 +26019,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 775/2003 of 5 May 2003 amending Regulation (EC) No 2759/1999 laying down rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 696/2003(2), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2759/1999(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2251/2002(4), concerns the processing and marketing measure and its paragraph 2 lists certain expenditure that may be eligible. In order to avoid misinterpretation, it should be clearly indicated that the list of expenditure is not exhaustive.(2) Financing Agreements referred to in Article 1(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) 2222/2000(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 188/2003(6), applicable between the Community and each applicant country set already out the parameters determining eligible expenditure. It is therefore appropriate to take into account the relevant provisions of those Agreements.(3) Regulation (EC) No 2759/1999 should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Agricultural Structures and Rural Development Committee,. Regulation (EC) No 2759/1999 is amended as follows:1. in Article 3(2) the introductory phrase is replaced by the following:""Eligible expenditure may include in particular:"";2. the following Article 8a is inserted:""Article 8aFinancing AgreementsFor each Programme eligible expenditure shall respect the provisions of the Financing Agreement referred to in Article 1(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000(7) applicable between the Community and the applicant country concerned."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 May 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87.(2) OJ L 99, 17.4.2003, p. 24.(3) OJ L 331, 23.12.1999, p. 51.(4) OJ L 343, 18.12.2002, p. 8.(5) OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 5.(6) OJ L 27, 1.2.2003, p. 4.(7) OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 5. +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;rural development;rural planning;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,21 +1400,"80/619/EEC: Commission Decision of 11 June 1980 finding that the apparatus described as 'Ailtech-Emi field intensity meter, model NM-37/57 A' is not a scientific apparatus. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 3 January 1980, the Government of the United Kingdom has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as ""Ailtech-Emi field intensity meter, model NM-37/57 A"" to be used to investigate radio-wave propagation and to study radio interference, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 22 May 1980 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is an interference detector;Whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research ; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities ; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus ; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus,. The apparatus described as ""Ailtech-Emi field intensity meter, model NM-37/57 A"" is not considered to be a scientific apparatus. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 June 1980.For the CommissionEtienne DAVIGNONMember of the Commission (1)OJ No L 184, 15.7.1975, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 134, 31.5.1979, p. 1. (3)OJ No L 318, 13.12.1979, p. 32. +",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;radio equipment;radio receiver;radio transmitter;radio transmitter-receiver;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,21 +40624,"2012/274/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 24 April 2012 determining the second set of regions for the start of operations of the Visa Information System (VIS) (notified under document C(2012) 2505). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 767/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 concerning the Visa Information System (VIS) and the exchange of data between Member States on short-stay visas (VIS Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 48(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 48 of Regulation (EC) No 767/2008 provides for a progressive implementation of the VIS operations. The Commission in its Decision 2010/49/EC (2) determined the first regions for the start of operations of the VIS. Taking into account the start of operations of the VIS on 11 October 2011, it is necessary to determine a second set of regions where the data to be processed in the VIS, including photographs and fingerprint data, shall be collected and transmitted to the VIS for all visa applications in the region concerned.(2) Article 48(4) of Regulation (EC) No 767/2008 provides for the determination of the sequence of the regions for the VIS deployment based on the following criteria: the risk of irregular immigration, threats to the internal security of the Member States and the feasibility of collecting biometrics from all locations in the region concerned.(3) The Commission has made an assessment for the different regions taking into account, for the first criterion, elements such as the average visa refusal rates, the entry refusal rates and the rates of third country nationals detected as irregularly present in the territory of the Member States; for the second criterion, a threat assessment performed by Europol; and for the third criterion, the fact that the level of consular presence or representation has increased in all regions worldwide since the adoption of Decision 2010/49/EC.(4) According to this assessment, the subsequent regions where the collection and transmission of visa data to the VIS should start for all visa applications should be: West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Central Asia, South East Asia.(5) The occupied Palestinian territory was excluded from the Near East region, which was covered by Decision 2010/49/EC, due to the technical difficulties that could be encountered in the equipping of the consular posts or offices concerned. To avoid a gap when fighting irregular immigration and protecting internal security and taking into account the time left to Member States to solve the technical difficulties, the occupied Palestinian territory should be the 11th region where the collection and transmission of visa data to the VIS should start for all visa applications.(6) The starting date of the operations in each of these regions is to be determined by the Commission pursuant to Article 48(3) of Regulation (EC) No 767/2008.(7) For the determination of the further regions, subsequent decisions should be taken at a later stage on the basis of an additional and updated assessment of these other regions in accordance with the relevant criteria and the experience with the implementation in the regions determined by Decision 2010/49/EC and by the present Decision.(8) Given that the VIS Regulation builds upon the Schengen acquis, Denmark notified the implementation of the VIS Regulation in its national law in accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community. Denmark is therefore bound under international law to implement this Decision.(9) This Decision constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis in which the United Kingdom does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2000/365/EC of 29 May 2000 concerning the request of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (3). The United Kingdom is therefore not bound by it or subject to its application.(10) This Decision constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis in which Ireland does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 February 2002 concerning Ireland’s request to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (4). Ireland is therefore not bound by it or subject to its application.(11) As regards Iceland and Norway, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters’ association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (5), which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point B of Council Decision 1999/437/EC (6) on certain arrangements for the application of that Agreement.(12) As regards Switzerland, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (7), which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point B of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2008/146/EC (8).(13) As regards Liechtenstein, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis, which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point B of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2011/350/EU (9).(14) As regards Cyprus, this Decision constitutes an act building upon, or otherwise related to, the Schengen acquis within the meaning of Article 3(2) of the 2003 Act of Accession.(15) As regards Bulgaria and Romania, this Decision constitutes an act building upon or otherwise related to the Schengen acquis within the meaning of Article 4(2) of the 2005 Act of Accession.(16) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up by Article 51(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (10),. The regions where the collection and transmission of data to the Visa Information System (VIS) shall start, after the regions determined by Decision 2010/49/EC, according to Article 48(3) of Regulation (EC) No 767/2008, are the following:— The fourth region:— Benin,— Burkina Faso,— Cape Verde,— Côte d’Ivoire,— The Gambia,— Ghana,— Guinea,— Guinea-Bissau,— Liberia,— Mali,— Niger,— Nigeria,— Senegal,— Sierra Leone,— Togo.— The fifth region:— Burundi,— Cameroon,— Central African Republic,— Chad,— Congo,— Democratic Republic of the Congo,— Equatorial Guinea,— Gabon,— Rwanda,— São Tomé and Príncipe.— The sixth region:— Comoros,— Djibouti,— Eritrea,— Ethiopia,— Kenya,— Madagascar,— Mauritius,— Seychelles,— Somalia,— South Sudan,— Sudan,— Tanzania,— Uganda.— The seventh region:— Angola,— Botswana,— Lesotho,— Malawi,— Mozambique,— Namibia,— South Africa,— Swaziland,— Zambia,— Zimbabwe.— The eighth region:— Argentina,— Bolivia,— Brazil,— Chile,— Colombia,— Ecuador,— Paraguay,— Peru,— Uruguay,— Venezuela.— The ninth region:— Kazakhstan,— Kyrgyzstan,— Tajikistan,— Turkmenistan,— Uzbekistan.— The 10th region:— Brunei,— Burma/Myanmar,— Cambodia,— Indonesia,— Laos,— Malaysia,— Philippines,— Singapore,— Thailand,— Vietnam.— The 11th region: This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden.. Done at Brussels, 24 April 2012.For the CommissionCecilia MALMSTRÖMMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 60.(2)  OJ L 23, 27.1.2010, p. 62.(3)  OJ L 131, 1.6.2000, p. 43.(4)  OJ L 64, 7.3.2002, p. 20.(5)  OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 36.(6)  OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31.(7)  OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 52.(8)  OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 1.(9)  OJ L 160, 18.6.2011, p. 19.(10)  OJ L 381, 28.12.2006, p. 4. +",South America;South-East Asia;Countries of South-East Asia;Central Africa;Equatorial Africa;Southern Africa;West Africa;information system;automatic information system;on-line system;data transmission;data flow;interactive transmission;disclosure of information;information disclosure;Schengen Agreement;Central Asia;visa policy;data collection;compiling data;data retrieval,21 +2129,"97/613/EC: Commission Decision of 8 September 1997 on the temporary suspension of imports of pistachios and certain products derived from pistachios originating in or consigned from Iran (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 93/43/EEC of 14 June 1993 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas pistachios originating in or consigned from Iran are in many cases contaminated with excessive levels of Aflatoxin B1;Whereas the Scientific Committee for Food has noted that Aflatoxin B1, even at extremely low doses, causes cancer of the liver and in addition it is genotoxic;Whereas this constitutes a serious threat to public health within the Community and it is imperative to adopt urgently protective measures at Community level;Whereas, in the absence, at this time, of sanitary guarantees from the Iranian authorities, it is necessary to suspend imports of pistachios and certain products derived from pistachios originating in or consigned from Iran;Whereas this measure has to be limited initially to a short period, and shall be reexamined during this period, in order to verify with the Iranian authorities, whether they are in a position to offer, in the future, guarantees permitting the replacement of the suspension of imports with the establishment of special conditions, in accordance with Article 10, paragraph 1, second indent of Directive 93/43/EEC;Whereas it is necessary to submit for systematic analyses lots of pistachios originating in or consigned from third countries other than Iran, in order to determine if these are also contaminated with Aflatoxin B1 and require safeguard measures; whereas co-ordinated official control programmes for foodstuffs shall be completed to this end;Whereas Member States have been consulted,. Member States shall suspend imports of:- pistachios falling within CN code 0802 50 00,- roasted pistachios falling within CN codes 2008 19 13 and 2008 19 93originating in or consigned from Iran. The present decision shall be re-examined:- within one month,- and, if necessary, again after two monthsfrom the adoption of the present decision, in order to verify whether special conditions for imports of the goods referred to in Article 1, can replace the temporary suspension of imports maintaining the protection of public health within the Community. Member States shall amend the measures concerning imports necessary to comply with this Decision. They shall inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is applicable until 15 December 1997. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 September 1997.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 175, 19. 7. 1993, p. 1. +",nut;almond;chestnut;coconut;hazel nut;pistachio;walnut;Iran;Islamic Republic of Iran;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;public health;health of the population;carcinogenic substance;cancerogenic substance,21 +15424,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 873/96 of 14 May 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 3016/95 opening Community tariff quotas for 1996 for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 90 and 0204. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3383/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part (1), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Whereas Annex XIII a to the European Agreement with Bulgaria (2) lays down the quantities of sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat that may be imported under the preferential scheme within tariff quotas; whereas those quotas were opened for 1996 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 3016/95 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 652/96 (4);Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 284/96 of 14 February 1996 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 as regards the import and export of products in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector and from Regulation (EC) No 3016/95 opening Community tariff quotas for 1996 for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 90 and 0204 (5) modifies certain import quantities for the period between 1 January and 30 June 1996;Whereas the Europe Agreement also provides for the possibility of Bulgaria converting limited quantities of live animal exports into quantities of meat; whereas Bulgaria has asked the Community to convert 1 000 tonnes of live animals expressed as carcase weight bone-in that may be exported into the Community in 1996 into 1 000 tonnes of meat; whereas this conversion concerns only a limited portion of the quantities of those products originating in Bulgaria that may enter the Community under Community tariff quotas; whereas, therefore, it should be accepted;Whereas, as a result, it is necessary to adapt the quantities laid down for Bulgaria in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 3016/95 as adapted by Regulation (EC) No 284/96;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sheepmeat and Goatmeat,. In Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 3016/95, the quantity of live animals for Bulgaria is hereby replaced by '2 123` and the quantity of meat for Bulgaria is replaced by '1 640`. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 May 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 368, 31. 12. 1994, p. 5.(2) OJ No L 358, 31. 12. 1994, p. 3.(3) OJ No L 314, 28. 12. 1995, p. 35.(4) OJ No L 91, 12. 4. 1996, p. 23.(5) OJ No L 37, 15. 2. 1996, p. 16. +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;live animal;animal on the hoof;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid,21 +4992,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1150/2009 of 10 November 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 1564/2005 as regards the standard forms for the publication of notices in the framework of public procurement in accordance with Council Directives 89/665/EEC and 92/13/EEC (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 89/665/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the coordination of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the application of review procedures to the award of public supply and public works contracts (1), and in particular Article 3a thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 92/13/EEC of 25 February 1992 coordinating the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the application of Community rules on the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors (2), and in particular Article 3a thereof,Having regard to Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors (3), and in particular Article 44(1) thereof,Having regard to Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts (4), and in particular Article 36(1) thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee for Public Contracts,Whereas:(1) Directives 89/665/EEC and 92/13/EEC as amended by Directive 2007/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (5), allow Member States to provide for a reduction of the time limit for applying for ineffectiveness of a public contract where the contracting entity or contracting authority has published a contract award notice in accordance with Directive 2004/17/EC or Directive 2004/18/EC, respectively, without prior publication of a contract notice, provided that the contract award notice includes justification of the decision to award the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.(2) The standard forms for contract award notices are set out in Annexes III and VI to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1564/2005 of 7 September 2005 establishing standard forms for the publication of notices in the framework of public procurement procedures pursuant to Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (6). In order to ensure the full effectiveness of Directives 89/665/EEC and 92/13/EEC as amended by Directive 2007/66/EC, the standard forms of those notices should be adapted so that contracting entities and contracting authorities could include the justification referred to in Article 2f of Directives 89/665/EEC and 92/13/EEC in those notices.(3) Directives 89/665/EEC and 92/13/EEC provide for a notice for voluntary ex ante transparency to be used in order to ensure pre-contractual transparency on a voluntary basis. It is necessary to establish a standard form for that notice.(4) Regulation (EC) No 1564/2005 should therefore be amended accordingly,. Regulation (EC) No 1564/2005 is amended as follows:1. The title is replaced by the following:2. after the first citation, the following legal bases are inserted:3. the following Article 2a is inserted:4. Annex III is replaced by the text set out in Annex I to this Regulation;5. Annex VI is replaced by the text set out in Annex II to this Regulation;6. The text set out in Annex III to this Regulation is added as Annex XIV. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 November 2009.For the CommissionCharlie McCREEVYMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 33.(2)  OJ L 76, 23.3.1992, p. 14.(3)  OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 114.(5)  OJ L 335, 20.12.2007, p. 31.(6)  OJ L 257, 1.10.2005, p. 1.(7)  OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 33.(8)  OJ L 76, 23.3.1992, p. 14.’;(9)  OJ L 335, 20.12.2007, p. 31.’;ANNEX IANNEX IIANNEX III +",form;supplies contract;public supply contract;works contract;public works contract;public contract;official buying;public procurement;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;services contract,21 +4933,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 581/2009 of 3 July 2009 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 laying down a Community procedure for the establishment of maximum residue limits of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin, as regards gamithromycin (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 of 26 June 1990 laying down a Community procedure for the establishment of maximum residue limits of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin (1), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Having regard to the opinion of the European Medicines Agency formulated by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use,Whereas:(1) All pharmacologically active substances used in the Community in veterinary medicinal products intended for food-producing animals should be evaluated in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90.(2) The substance gamithromycin is included in Annex III to Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 for bovine species, applicable to fat, liver and kidney, excluding animals producing milk for human consumption. The provisional maximum residue limits (hereinafter MRLs) for that substance set out in that Annex will expire on 1 July 2009. Additional data were provided and assessed leading the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use to recommend that the provisional MRLs for gamithromycin should be set as definitive and consequently included in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 for bovine species, applicable to fat, liver and kidney, excluding animals producing milk for human consumption.(3) Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) It is necessary to provide for an adequate period before this Regulation becomes applicable, in order to enable the Member States to make any necessary adjustments with respect to the existing authorisations to place the veterinary medicinal products concerned which have been granted in accordance with Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community Code relating to veterinary medicinal products (2) on the market.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Veterinary Medicinal Products,. Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 60 days after publication.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 July 2009.For the CommissionGünter VERHEUGENVice-President(1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 1.ANNEXIn point 1.2.4 of Annex I (List of pharmacologically active substances for which maximum residue limits have been fixed) to Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 the following entry for ‘Gamithromycin’ is inserted after erythromycin:Pharmacologically active substance(s) Marker residue Animal species MRLs Target tissues Other provisions‘Gamithromycin Gamithromycin Bovine 20 μg/kg Fat Not for use in animals producing milk for human consumption.’200 μg/kg Liver100 μg/kg Kidney +",foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;health policy;health;health protection;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;European standard;Community standard;Euronorm;veterinary drug;veterinary medicines;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +18545,"1999/215/EC: Commission Decision of 16 March 1999 accepting undertakings offered in connection with the anti-dumping proceedings concerning imports of polypropylene binder or baler twine originating in Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary and terminating the proceeding in respect of such imports originating in Saudi Arabia (notified under document number C(1999) 479). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 905/98 (2), and in particular Articles 8 and 9 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:(1) By Regulation (EC) No 2107/98 (3), the Commission imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of polypropylene binder or baler twine originating in Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Saudi Arabia, and accepted price undertakings offered by the Hungarian producers. By Regulation (EC) No 2649/98 (4), the Commission also accepted a price undertaking offered by a Czech producer.(2) Following the imposition of the provisional anti-dumping measures, and in accordance with Article 8(6) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (hereinafter referred to as the 'basic Regulation`), the Commission continued its investigation of dumping, injury and Community interest. It was established that, with the exception of Saudi Arabia, definitive anti-dumping measures should be imposed in order to eliminate the injurious effects of dumping.The definitive findings and conclusions of the investigation are set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 603/1999 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of polypropylene binder or baler twine originating in Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary, and collecting definitively the provisional duty imposed (5).(3) In accordance with the provisions of the undertakings, the minimum prices contained therein have been amended, where appropriate, in line with the definitive findings of the investigation. They are now appropriate to remedy the injurious effect of dumping.Subsequent to the Commission's acceptance of these undertakings, another Czech and a Polish producer also offered undertakings which were judged acceptable.It is therefore appropriate to accept in this Decision all the undertakings offered.(4) On the basis of the definitive findings of the investigation, it was concluded that the injury margin for the sole Saudi Arabian exporting producer (Synthec) was at a de minimis level, and it was therefore concluded that the proceedings with regard to Saudi Arabia should be terminated.(5) In the event of a breach or withdrawal of the undertaking a provisional or definitive anti-dumping duty may be imposed, pursuant to Article 8(9) and (10) of the basic Regulation,. 1. The undertakings offered by the producers mentioned below, in the framework of the anti-dumping proceedings concerning imports into the Community of polypropylene binder or baler twine originating in Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary, are hereby accepted.>TABLE>2. The investigations in connection with the anti-dumping proceedings referred to in paragraph 1 are hereby terminated with regard to the parties named in that paragraph. The proceeding in respect of imports of polypropylene binder or baler twine originating in Saudi Arabia is hereby terminated. This Decision shall take effect on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 16 March 1999.For the CommissionLeon BRITTANVice-President(1) OJ L 56, 6. 3. 1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 128, 30. 4. 1998, p. 18.(3) OJ L 267, 2. 10. 1998, p. 7.(4) OJ L 335, 10. 12. 1998, p. 41.(5) See page 1 of this Official Journal. +",import;plastics;PVC;plastic;polyester;polyethylene;polypropylene;polyurethane;polyurethane foam;polyvinyl chloride;third country;manufactured goods;finished goods;finished product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty,21 +5240,"2011/890/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 22 December 2011 providing the rules for the establishment, the management and the functioning of the network of national responsible authorities on eHealth. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2011/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 on the application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare (1), and in particular Article 14(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 14 of the Directive 2011/24/EU assigned the Union to support and facilitate cooperation and the exchange of information among Member States working within a voluntary network connecting national authorities responsible for eHealth designated by the Member States (‘the eHealth Network’).(2) In accordance with Article 14(3) of Directive 2011/24/EU the Commission has an obligation to adopt the necessary rules for the establishment, management and transparent functioning of the eHealth Network.(3) Participation in the eHealth Network being voluntary, the Member States should be able to join at any time. For organisational purposes, the Member States wishing to participate should inform the Commission of this intention in advance.(4) Personal data of representatives of Member States, experts and observers participating in the Network should be processed in accordance with Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (2) and Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications) (3).(5) The 2009 Council conclusions on safe and efficient healthcare through eHealth called for an alignment of eHealth with health strategies and needs at the Union and national levels through the direct involvement of national health authorities. To achieve this, the Council conclusions also called for a high-level mechanism of governance following which a Joint Action (4) and a Thematic Network were launched in the framework respectively of the Health Programme (5) and the ICT Policy Support Programme of the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (6) (hereafter ‘the Joint Action’ and ‘the Thematic Network’). To ensure coordination, coherence and consistency of the work on eHealth at Union level and to avoid duplication of work, it is appropriate to ensure continuation of the work of the high level mechanism above mentioned within the framework of the eHealth Network, in so far as this work is compatible with the objectives assigned to the Network by Article 14(2) of Directive 2011/24/EU, and to link the Joint Action and the Thematic Network to the eHealth Network.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up by Article 16 of Directive 2011/24/EU,. Subject matterThis Decision sets the necessary rules for the establishment, the management and the functioning of the Network of national responsible authorities on eHealth, as provided for by Article 14(1) of Directive 2011/24/EU. Task1.   The eHealth Network shall pursue the objectives assigned to it by Article 14(2) of Directive 2011/24/EU.2.   In pursuing those objectives the eHealth Network shall work in close cooperation with the Joint Action and the Thematic Network and shall build on the results achieved in the framework of those two activities. Membership — Appointment1.   Members shall be Member States’ authorities responsible for eHealth designated by those Member States participating in the eHealth Network.2.   Member States wishing to participate in the eHealth Network shall notify in writing to the Commission this intention as well as the national authority responsible for eHealth they have designated in accordance with Article 14(1) of Directive 2011/24/EU.3.   Each national authority responsible for eHealth shall nominate one representative in the eHealth Network, as well as one alternate, and shall communicate this information to the Commission.4.   The names of Member States’ authorities may be published in the Register of Commission expert groups and other similar entities (‘the Register’).5.   Personal data of representatives of Member States, experts and observers participating in the Network shall be collected, processed and published in accordance with Directives 95/46/EC and 2002/58/EC. Relation between the eHealth Network and the Commission1.   The Commission may consult the eHealth Network on any matter relating to eHealth in the Union, in particular when this is needed in order to provide guidance to the Joint Action and the Thematic Network.2.   Any Member of the eHealth Network may advise the Commission to consult the eHealth Network on a specific question. Rules of procedureThe eHealth Network shall adopt by a simple majority of its Members its own rules of procedure on the proposal by the Commission services, following consultation with the Member States participating in the Network. Operation1.   The eHealth Network may set up sub-groups to examine specific questions on the basis of terms of reference defined by it. Such sub-groups shall be disbanded as soon as their mandate is fulfilled.2.   The eHealth Network shall adopt a multiannual work programme and an evaluation instrument on the implementation of such programme.3.   Members of the eHealth Network and their representatives, as well as invited experts and observers, shall comply with the obligations of professional secrecy laid down by Article 339 of the Treaty and its implementing rules, as well as with the Commission’s rules on security regarding the protection of EU classified information, laid down in the Annex to Commission Decision 2001/844/EC, ECSC, Euratom of 29 November 2001 amending its internal Rules of Procedure (7). Should they fail to respect these obligations, the Chair of the eHealth Network may take all appropriate measures. Secretariat of the eHealth Network1.   The Commission shall provide secretarial services for the eHealth Network.2.   Other Commission officials with an interest in the proceedings may attend meetings of the eHealth Network and its sub-groups.3.   The Commission shall publish relevant information on the activities carried out by the eHealth Network either by including it in the Register or via a link from the Register to a dedicated website. Meeting expenses1.   Participants in the activities of the eHealth Network shall not be remunerated by the Commission for their services.2.   Travel and subsistence expenses incurred by participants in the activities of the eHealth Network shall be reimbursed by the Commission in accordance with the provisions in force within the Commission.Those expenses shall be reimbursed within the limits of the available appropriations allocated under the annual procedure for the allocation of resources. Entry into forceThis Decision shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done in Brussels, 22 December 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 88, 4.4.2011, p. 45.(2)  OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31.(3)  OJ L 201, 31.7.2002, p. 37.(4)  Joint Action on eHealth Governance Initiative; Commission Decision C(2010) 7593 of 27 October 2010 on the awarding of grants for proposals for 2010 under the second Health Programme (2008-2013), Contract number 2010/2302.(5)  Decision No 1350/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 establishing a second programme of Community action in the field of health (2008-2013) (OJ L 301, 20.11.2007, p. 3).(6)  Decision No 1639/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 15).(7)  OJ L 317, 31.12.2001, p. 1. +",health policy;health;health protection;transmission network;Euronet;Transpac;broadcasting network;data-transmission network;telecommunications network;information system;automatic information system;on-line system;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;electronic government;digital public service;e-administration;e-government;electronic administration;online administration,21 +20123,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 496/2000 of 6 March 2000 laying down measures for the application of Article 6(1a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 on the common organisation of the market in wine. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organisation of the market in wine(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1677/1999(2), and in particular Article 6(1a) and (4) thereof,Whereas:(1) The production potential arrangements provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine(3) involve the granting of new planting rights, within a certain limit. These arrangements enter into force on 1 August 2000. The urgent need for additional rights in certain wine-growing regions has led the Council to amend Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 to permit Member States to grant some of the newly created rights in advance.(2) Under Article 6(1a) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1677/1999, the Member States may grant authorisation for new planting from 1 January 2000 until the end of the 1999/2000 wine year by using up to 20 % of the newly created planting rights allocating to them under Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999. These rights must be used in compliance with the provisions of Title II, Chapter I of that Regulation.(3) Sound management of the system of allocating new planting rights under Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, ensuring market equilibrium, requires knowledge of the exact situation with regard to the production potential involved.(4) The Council acknowledges this requirement in Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, in which it indicates that, to encourage Member States to compile an inventory, access to the regularisation of unlawfully planted areas, the increase in planting rights and support for restructuring and conversion should be limited to those who have compiled an inventory.(5) It is therefore essential in such cases to determine the data relating to production potential before new rights are granted so as to avoid the risk of market disruption.(6) The Management Committee for Wine has not delivered an opinion within the time limit laid down by its chairman,. Member States may grant the new planting rights referred to in Article 6(1a) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 only if information on wine potential as referred to in Article 2 of this Regulation has been submitted to the Commission. Member States must base on objective criteria their recognition that, owing to its quality, production of a quality wine psr or a table wine described by means of a geographical indication is far below demand. 1. The information referred to in paragraph 2 may be broken down by region. It may also be presented for one region only.2. Information must be submitted on:(a) the total wine-growing area:(i) broken down by category of wine in the case of areas planted with vines classified as wine-grape varieties (quality wines psr and table wines) including the area suitable for the production of wines described by a geographical indication; areas planted under each variety in excess of 5 % of the total area shall also be indicated; areas planted with varieties below that percentage shall be shown under ""Other"".(ii) given separately in the case of areas planted with both vines classified as wine-grape varieties and varieties destined for another use; areas planted under each variety in excess of 5 % of the total area shall also be indicated; for this area class also, areas planted with varieties below that percentage shall be shown under ""Other"";(b) the area of valid planting rights broken down into:(i) new planting rights:- granted to producers each marketing year,- used for the same marketing year;(ii) replanting rights held by producers.3. The Commission must also be informed of the source(s) of the above information.The information in point 2 should refer to:- a historical reference year (to be fixed by the Member State),- 1998, based on final figures,- 1999, based on final or provisional figures. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 March 2000.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 84, 27.3.1987, p. 1.(2) OJ L 199, 30.7.1999, p. 8.(3) OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1. +",market;market State;market operation;market situation;market structure;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;plantation;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing,21 +20993,"2001/766/EC: Commission Decision of 25 October 2001 amending Decision 93/197/EEC with regard to importation of equidae from the Falkland Islands (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 3198). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and imports from third countries of equidae(1), as last amended by Decision 2001/298/EC(2), and in particular Article 13(2), Article 15(a), Article 16(2) and Article 19(i) thereof,Whereas:(1) The Falkland Islands are included in Part 1 of the Annex to Council Decision 79/542/EEC of 21 December 1976 drawing up a list of third countries from which the Member States authorise imports of bovine animals, swine, equidae, sheep and goats, fresh meat and meat products, as last amended by Commission Decision 2001/731/EC(3), thereby establishing the authorisation in principle of such imports, subject however to the condition that animal and public health requirements be met.(2) Following a Commission veterinary inspection mission to the Falkland Islands the animal health situation and in particular the equine health situation appears to be under the satisfactory control of the veterinary services.(3) The veterinary authorities of the Falkland Islands have provided a written undertaking to notify within 24 hours by fax, telegram or telex to the Commission and the Member States the confirmation of any infectious or contagious disease in equidae mentioned in Annex A to Directive 90/426/EEC, which are compulsorily notifiable in the country, and within due time any change in the vaccination or import policy in respect of equidae.(4) The animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports into the Member States of equidae must be adopted according to the animal health situation of the third country concerned. Consequently, Commission Decision 93/197/EEC of 5 February 1993 on animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of registered equidae and equidae for breeding and production(4), as last amended by Decision 2001/754/EC(5), must be amended accordingly.(5) For clarity the ISO country code should be used for amendments of lists of third countries.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Decision 93/197/EEC is amended as follows:1. The list of third countries in Group A of Annex I is replaced by the following: ""Switzerland (CH), Falkland Islands (FK), Greenland (GL), Iceland (IS)"".2. The title of the health certificate set out in Annex II(A) is replaced by the following: ""HEALTH CERTIFICATEfor imports into Community territory of registered equidae and equidae for breeding and production from Switzerland, Falkland Islands, Greenland, Iceland"". This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 October 2001.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 42.(2) OJ L 102, 12.4.2001, p. 63.(3) OJ L 146, 14.6.1979, p. 15.(4) OJ L 274, 17.10.2001, p. 22.(5) OJ L 86, 6.4.1993, p. 16. +",import;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;third country;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;health certificate;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule,21 +1989,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1562/95 of 29 June 1995 concerning the classification of certain goods in the combined nomenclature. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 3115/94 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas in order to ensure uniform application of the combined nomenclature annexed to the said Regulation, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation;Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has set down the general rules for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and these rules also apply to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivisions to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff or other measures relating to trade in goods;Whereas, pursuant to the said general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table annexed to this Regulation must be classified under the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3;Whereas it is appropriate that, subject to the measures in force in the Community relating to double checking systems and to prior and retrospective Community surveillance of textile products on importation into the Community, binding tariff information in the matter of classification of goods in the combined nomenclature issued by the customs authorities of the Member States which do not conform to this Regulation may continue to be invoked in accordance with the provisions of Article 12 (6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992, establishing the Community Customs Code (3), for a period of 60 days by the holder;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the tariff and statistical nomenclature section of the Customs Code Committee,. The goods described in column 1 of the annexed table are now classified within the combined nomenclature under the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 2 of the said table. Subject to the measures in force in the Community relating to double checking systems and to prior and retrospective Community surveillance of textile products on importation into the Community, binding tariff information in the matter of classification of goods in the combined nomenclature issued by the customs authorities of the Member States which no longer conform to this Regulation may continue to be invoked in accordance with the provisions of Article 12 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 for a period of 60 days. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 21st day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 June 1995.For the CommissionMario MONTIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ No L 256, 7. 9. 1987, p. 1.(2)  OJ No L 345, 31. 12. 1994, p. 1.(3)  OJ No L 302, 19. 10. 1992, p. 1.ANNEXDescription of the goods Classification CN code Reasons(1) (2) (3)Large flat sheet of heavyweight woven cotton canvas, waterproofed, slightly shaped at the front and rear and intended to cover the top of a vehicle trailer. The article is hemmed along all sides and has straps and hooks to attach it to the trailer. The article has side flaps of 16 cm (tarpaulin). 6306 11 00 Classification is determined by the provisions of general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature, and by the wording of CN codes 6306 and 6306 11 00.(1)  The sketch is purely for illustrative purposes. +",tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;natural fibre;commercial vehicle;juggernaut;lorry;lorry tanker;trailer;truck;vehicle parts;automobile accessory,21 +4986,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1110/2009 of 18 November 2009 establishing a prohibition of fishing for bluefin tuna in the Atlantic Ocean, east of longitude 45° W, and the Mediterranean by vessels flying the flag of Greece. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 of 16 January 2009 fixing for 2009 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2009.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2009.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2009 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 November 2009.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 22, 26.1.2009, p. 1.ANNEXNo 29/T&QMember State GreeceStock BFT/AE045WSpecies Bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)Zone Atlantic Ocean, east of longitude 45° W, and MediterraneanDate 17 October 2009 +",Greece;Hellenic Republic;Mediterranean Sea;Mediterranean;Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +24318,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1608/2002 of 10 September 2002 amending Regulation (EC) No 1661/1999 as regards the list of customs offices permitting the declaration of products for free circulation in the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 737/90 of 22 March 1990 on the conditions governing imports of agricultural products originating in third countries following the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power station(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 616/2000(2), and in particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas:(1) According to Article 1(3)(b) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1661/1999 of 27 July 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 737/90 on the conditions governing imports of agricultural products originating in third countries following the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power station(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1621/2001(4), the products listed in Annex I to that Regulation may only be declared for free circulation in the Member State of destination in a restricted number of customs offices. Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1661/1999 contains the list of those customs offices.(2) In view of the request of the competent authorities of Germany, Sweden and France, it is appropriate to modify the list of customs offices in their territory.(3) Regulation (EC) No 1661/1999 should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 737/90,. Regulation (EC) No 1661/1999 is amended as follows:Annex III is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 September 2002.For the CommissionMargot WallstrรถmMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 82, 29.3.1990, p. 1.(2) OJ L 75, 24.3.2000, p. 1.(3) OJ L 197, 29.7.1999, p. 17.(4) OJ L 215, 9.8.2001, p. 18.ANNEX""ANNEX IIILIST OF CUSTOMS OFFICES IN WHICH PRODUCTS LISTED IN ANNEX I MAY BE DECLARED FOR FREE CIRCULATION IN THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY>TABLE>"" +",customs formalities;customs clearance;customs declaration;free circulation;putting into free circulation;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;agricultural product;farm product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Ukraine;nuclear accident;nuclear damage;nuclear risk;radioactive accident;radioactive risk,21 +4454,"2007/411/EC: Commission Decision of 14 June 2007 prohibiting the placing on the market of products derived from bovine animals born or reared within the United Kingdom before 1 August 1996 for any purpose and exempting such animals from certain control and eradication measures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 and repealing Decision 2005/598/EC (notified under document number C(2007) 2473). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (1), and in particular Articles 13(1) and 13(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2005/598/EC of 2 August 2005 prohibiting the placing on the market of products derived from bovine animals born or reared within the United Kingdom before 1 August 1996 for any purpose and exempting such animals from certain control and eradication measures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 (2) places a marketing ban on all products consisting of or incorporating materials derived from bovine animals born or reared in the United Kingdom before 1 August 1996. However, by way of derogation, milk and hides prepared for use for leather production can be placed on the market.(2) Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 lays down measures to be applied when the presence of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) has been officially confirmed. One of these measures consists in the immediate and complete destruction of all parts of the body, including hide, of bovine animals belonging to the cohort of the animal in which BSE was confirmed.(3) Before August 1996, the identification system for cattle in the United Kingdom was insufficient to allow reliable tracing of animals and accurate identification of cohorts of BSE-positive cases. Consequently, all cattle born before August 1996 are considered to be cohort animals.(4) Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 provides that, by way of derogation from complete destruction of all parts of the body of cohort animals, Member States may apply other measures offering an equivalent level of protection, if such measures have been approved in accordance with a committee procedure.(5) On 18 May 2006, the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) adopted an opinion on the BSE risk from bovine hides coming from cohort animals (3). EFSA recognised that the production of leather made from the hides of cohort animals presents a negligible risk provided these animals are either slaughtered in dedicated premises or separated in time from normal slaughter, their hides are clearly and immediately labelled before being transported direct to processing facilities and, in addition, that all tanned and un-tanned by-products are destroyed.(6) On 12 March 2007, the United Kingdom presented an official protocol for channelling all hides coming from bovine animals born or reared before 1 August 1996 in the United Kingdom (4) (the official protocol). This protocol is entirely under official supervision and meets the conditions recommended for cohort hides in the EFSA opinion adopted on 18 May 2006.(7) The United Kingdom should therefore be allowed to use cattle cohort hides deriving from bovine animals born or reared in the United Kingdom before 1 August 1996 for leather production.(8) For legal reasons, Decision 2005/598/EC should be repealed and replaced by a new one whose provisions, except for those related to hides, are identical.(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. 1.   No products consisting of or incorporating materials, other than milk, derived from bovine animals born or reared within the United Kingdom before 1 August 1996 shall be placed on the market.2.   On the death of any bovine animal born or reared within the United Kingdom before 1 August 1996, all its body parts shall be disposed of in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5).3.   By way of derogation from the provisions laid down in paragraphs 1 and 2 and from the provisions laid down in Article 13(1)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, the hides of bovine animals born or reared within the United Kingdom before 1 August 1996, including hides coming from bovine animals referred to in the third indent of point 1(a) of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, may be used for leather production. Collection, transport and processing of these hides shall be done in dedicated approved facilities and under strict official supervision according to the official protocol approved by the competent authorities. All by-products, except leather, derived from these hides and produced in the dedicated facilities shall be disposed of as Category 1 materials in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002. 1.   When a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) is suspected or has been officially confirmed in a bovine animal born or reared within the United Kingdom before 1 August 1996, the United Kingdom shall be exempted from the implementation of the requirements:(a) in Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 to place the remaining bovine animals from that holding other than those born in the 12 months following 1 August 1996 under official movement restriction until the results of a clinical and epidemiological examination are known;(b) in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 and Annex VII to that Regulation concerning confirmed cases, to identify and destroy animals other than the confirmed case.2.   However, the following animals shall be identified, killed and destroyed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 999/2001:(a) where the disease is confirmed in a female animal, all its progeny born within two years prior to, or after, clinical onset of the disease;(b) where the disease is confirmed in an animal born in the 12 months preceding 1 August 1996, cohort animals born after 31 July 1996. Decision 2005/598/EC is repealed. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 14 June 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 147, 31.5.2001, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1923/2006 (OJ L 404, 30.12.2006, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 204, 5.8.2005, p. 22.(3)  Available at http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/science/biohaz/biohaz_opinions/1575.html(4)  Available at http://www.rpa.gov.uk/rpa/index.nsf/UIMenu/DF2A12FDD9D660C1802570D2003ED00C?Opendocument(5)  OJ L 273, 10.10.2002, p. 1. +",health legislation;health regulations;health standard;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;marketing restriction;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;bovine spongiform encephalopathy;BSE;mad cow disease;spongiform encephalopathies,21 +38770,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 900/2010 of 8 October 2010 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Estepa (PDO)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) and in accordance with Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Spain's application to register the name ‘Estepa’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 October 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 36, 13.2.2010, p. 11.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.5.   Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.)SPAINEstepa (PDO) +",olive oil;location of production;location of agricultural production;product quality;quality criterion;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;mode of production;Spain;Kingdom of Spain;labelling,21 +16617,"Council Regulation (EC) No 401/97 of 20 December 1996 laying down, for 1997, certain measures for the conservation and management of fishery resources applicable to vessels flying the flag of the Lithuania. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in the Agreement on fisheries relations between the European Community and the Republic of Lithuania (2), and in particular Articles 3 and 6 thereof, the Community and Lithuania have held consultations concerning their mutual fishing rights for 1997 and the management of common living resources;Whereas, in the course of these consultations, the delegations agreed to recommend to their respective authorities that certain catch quotas for 1997 should be fixed for the vessels of the other Party;Whereas the necessary measures should be taken to implement, for 1997, the results of the consultations held with Lithuania;Whereas it is for the Council to lay down the specific conditions under which catches by vessels flying the flag of Lithuania can be taken;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the control measures provided for by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (3);Whereas Article 3 (2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1381/87 of 20 May 1987 establishing detailed rules concerning the marking and documentation of fishing vessels (4) provides that all vessels with chilled or refrigerated sea-water tanks are to keep on board a document certified by a competent authority, indicating the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres at 10-centimetre intervals;Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1997,. 1. From 1 January to 31 December 1997, vessels flying the flag of Lithuania are hereby authorized to fish for the species listed in Annex I, within the geographical and quantitative limits laid down therein and in accordance with this Regulation, in the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone of the Member States in the Baltic Sea. Fishing for cod shall be prohibited in the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound from 10 June to 20 August 1997 inclusive.2. Fishing authorized under paragraph 1 shall be limited to those parts of the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone lying seawards of 12-nautical-miles from the baselines from which the fishing zones of Member States are measured and south of 59° 30' North.3. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, unavoidable by-catches of a species for which no quota is established in a zone shall be permitted within the limits fixed in the conservation measures in force in the zone concerned.4. By-catches in a given zone of a species for which a quota is established in that zone shall be counted against the quota concerned. 1. Vessels fishing within the quotas fixed in Article 1 shall comply with the conservation and control measures and all other provisions governing fishing in the zone referred to in that Article.2. The vessels shall keep a log-book in which the information set out in Annex II shall be entered.3. The vessels shall transmit to the Commission, in accordance with the rules laid down in Annex III, the information set out in that Annex.4. Those vessels which have chilled or refrigerated sea-water tanks shall keep on board a document certified by a competent authority, indicating the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres at 10-centimetre intervals.5. The registration letters and numbers of the vessels must be clearly marked on the bow of each vessel on both sides. 1. Fishing under the quotas fixed in Article 1 shall be permitted only where a licence and a special fishing permit has been issued by the Commission on behalf of the Community at the request of the Lithuanian authorities and in compliance with the conditions set out in Annexes II and III. Copies of these Annexes and the licence and the special fishing permit shall be kept on board each vessel.The vessels to be licence for fishing in the Community zone during a given month will be notified at the latest by the 10th day of the preceding month. The Community shall process expeditiously requests for adjustments to a monthly list during its duration.2. When an application for a licence and a special fishing permit is submitted to the Commission, the following information must be supplied:(a) name of the vessel;(b) registration number;(c) external identification letters and numbers;(d) port of registration;(e) name and address of the owner or charterer;(f) gross tonnage and overall length;(g) engine power;(h) call sign and radio frequency;(i) intended method of fishing;(j) intended area of fishing;(k) species for which it is intended to fish;(l) period for which a licence is requested.3. Licences and special fishing permits shall be issued provided that the number of licences valid at any time during a given month or year does not exceed the amounts mentioned in Annex I.4. Only fishing vessels under 43 metres are authorized to fish.5. Each licence and special fishing permit shall be valid for one vessel only. Where two or more vessels are taking part in the same fishing operation, each vessel must be in possession of a licence and special fishing permit.6. Licences and special fishing permits may be cancelled with a view to the issuing of new licences and special fishing permits. Such cancellations shall take effect on the day before the date of issue of the new licences and special fishing permits by the Commission. New licences and special fishing permits shall take effect from their date of issue.7. Licences and special fishing permits shall be wholly or partially withdrawn before the date of expiry if the respective quotas fixed under Annex 1 have been exhausted.8. Licences and special fishing permits shall be withdrawn in the event of any failure to meet the obligations laid down in this Regulation.9. For a period not exceeding 12 months, no licence and special fishing permit shall be issued for any vessel in respect of which the obligations laid down in this Regulation have not been met.10. The Commission, on behalf of the Community, shall submit to Lithuania the names and characteristics of Lithuanian vessels which will not be authorized to fish in the Community's fishing zone for the next month(s) as a consequence of an infringement of Community rules. Vessels authorized to fish on 31 December may continue fishing as from the beginning of next year until the lists of vessels permitted to fish during the year in question is submitted to and approved by the Commission on behalf of the Community. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities or on the day of entry into force of the Agreement on fisheries relations between the European Community and the Republic of Lithuania, signed on 19 December 1996, whichever is the later.It shall apply from 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. BARRETT(1) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ No C 284, 27. 9. 1996, p. 9.(3) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 132, 21. 5. 1987, p. 9.ANNEX ILithuanian catch quotas and licences for 1997>TABLE>ANNEX IIWhen fishing within the 200-nautical-mile zone off the coasts of the Member States of the Community which is covered by Community rules on fisheries, the following details are to be entered in the logbook immediately after the following events:1. After each haul:1.1. the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species caught;1.2. the date and the time of the haul;1.3. the geographical position in which the catches were made;1.4. the fishing method used.2. After each transhipment to or from another vessel:2.1. the indication 'received from` or 'transferred to`;2.2. the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species transhipped;2.3. the name, external identifications letters and numbers of the vessel to or from which the transhipment occurred;2.4. transhipment of cod is not allowed.3. After each landing in a port of the Community:3.1. name of the port;3.2. the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species landed.4. After each transmission of information to the European Commission:4.1. date and time of the transmission;4.2. type of message: IN, OUT, ICES, WKL or 2 WKL;4.3. in the case of radio transmission: name of the radio station.ANNEX III1. The information to be transmitted to the Commission and the timetable for its transmission is as follows:1.1. On each occasion the vessel enters the 200-nautical-mile zone off the coasts of the Member States of the Community which is covered by the Community rules on fisheries:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species of fish in the hold;(c) the date and ICES division within which the master intends to commence fishing.Where the fishing operations necessitate more than one entry into the zone referred to under 1.1 on a given day, one communication shall suffice on first entry.1.2. On each occasion the vessel leaves the zone referred to under 1.1:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species of fish in the hold;(c) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(d) the ICES division in which the catches were taken;(e) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species transferred to and/or from other vessels since the vessel entered the zone and the identification of the vessel to which the transfer was made;(f) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species landed in a port of the Community since the vessel entered the zone.Where the fishing operations necessitate more than one entry into the zone referred to under 1.1 on any given day, one single communication on the last exit will be sufficient.1.3. At three-day intervals, commencing on the third day after the vessel first enters the zone referred to under 1.1 when fishing for herring, and at weekly intervals, commencing on the seventh day after the vessel first enters the zone referred to under 1.1 when fishing for all species other than herring:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(c) the ICES division in which the catches were made.1.4. On each occasion the vessel moves from one ICES division to another:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(c) the ICES division in which the catches have been taken.1.5. (a) The name, call sign, external identification letters and numbers of the vessel and the name of its master;(b) the licence number if the vessel is under licence;(c) the serial number of the message for the voyage concerned;(d) identification of the type of message;(e) the date, the time and the geographical position of the vessel.2.1. The information specified under point 1 shall be transmitted to the European Commission in Brussels (telex: 24189 FISEU-B) via one of the radio stations listed under point 3 below and in the form specified under point 4.2.2. If it is impossible for reasons of force majeure for the message to be transmitted by the vessel, it may be transmitted on the vessel's behalf by another vessel.3. >TABLE>4. Form of the communicationsThe information specified under point 1 shall contain the following elements, which shall be given in the following order:- name of vessel,- call sign,- external identification letters and numbers,- serial number of the message for the voyage in question,- indication of the type of message according to the following code:- message when entering one of the zones referred to under 1.1: 'IN`,- message when leaving one of the zones referred to under 1.1: 'OUT`,- message when moving from one ICES division to another: 'ICES`,- weekly message: 'WKL`,- three-day message: '2 WKL`,- the date, the time and the geographical position,- the ICES divisions/subareas in which fishing is expected to commence,- the date on which fishing is expected to commence,- the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species of fish in the hold using the code mentioned in point 5,- the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species of fish caught since the previous transmission using the code mentioned in point 5,- the ICES divisions/subareas in which the catches were made,- the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species transferred to and/or from other vessels since the previous transmission,- the name and call sign of the vessel to and/or from which the transfer was made,- the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species landed in a port of the Community since the previous transmission,- the name of the master.5. The code to be used to indicate the species on board as mentioned in point 4 above:COD - Cod (Gadus morhua),SAL - Salmon (Salmo salar),HER - Herring (Clupea harengus),SPR - Sprat (Sprattus sprattus). +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;Lithuania;Republic of Lithuania,21 +16778,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1039/97 of 9 June 1997 deferring the final date for sowing certain arable crops in certain regions in the 1997/98 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 922/97 (2), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas Article 10 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 stipulates that, to qualify for the compensatory payments for cereals, protein crops and linseed under the support system for certain arable crops, producers must have sown the seed at the latest by 15 May preceding the relevant harvest;Whereas Article 9 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 658/96 of 9 April 1996 on certain conditions for granting compensatory payments under the support system for producers of certain arable crops (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 843/97 (4), fixes 15 May as the final date for oilseeds;Whereas, because of the particular weather conditions this year, the final dates for sowing seeds fixed for Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, France, Finland, Italy, the United Kingdom and Sweden cannot be complied with in all cases; whereas, in consequence, the time limit for sowing cereals and/or oilseeds, and/or protein crops and/or linseed for the 1997/98 marketing year should, where necessary, be deferred for certain specific regions; whereas to do so Regulations (EEC) No 1765/92 and (EC) No 658/96 should be waived as permitted by the seventh indent of Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Joint Management Committee for Cereals, Oils and Fats and Dried Fodder,. The final dates for crop sowings in Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, France, Finland, Italy, the United Kingdom and Sweden for the 1997/98 marketing year are fixed in the Annex hereto for the crops and regions indicated therein. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 15 May 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 June 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 12.(2) OJ No L 133, 24. 5. 1997, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 91, 12. 4. 1996, p. 46.(4) OJ No L 121, 13. 5. 1997, p. 5.ANNEXFinal date for sowing crops for the 1997/98 marketing year>TABLE> +",leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;oleaginous plant;oil seed;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;cereals;production aid;aid to producers;regional aid;aid for regional development;aid to less-favoured regions,21 +29743,"Commission Directive 2005/6/EC of 26 January 2005 amending Directive 71/250/EEC as regards reporting and interpretation of analytical results required under Directive 2002/32/ECText with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Council Directive 70/373/EEC of 20 July 1970 on the introduction of Community methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of feeding-stuffs (1), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Directive 71/250/EEC of 15 June 1971 establishing Community methods of analysis for the official control of feeding-stuffs (2) includes provisions concerning the expression of results.(2) To ensure a harmonised implementation approach to Directive 2002/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 May 2002 on undesirable substances in animal feed (3) in all Member States, it is of major importance that analytical results are reported and interpreted in a uniform way.(3) Directive 71/250/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Directive 71/250/EEC is amended as follows:1. In Article 1 the following paragraph is added after the second paragraph:2. The Annex is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive twelve months after the entry into force. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 January 2005.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 170, 3.8.1970, p. 2. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 807/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 36).(2)  OJ L 155, 12.7.1971, p. 13. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 1999/27/EC (OJ L 118, 6.5.1999, p. 36).(3)  OJ L 140, 30.5.2002, p. 10. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2003/100/EC (OJ L 285, 1.11.2003, p. 33).(4)  OJ L 140, 30.5.2002, p. 10.ANNEXIn point C, application of methods of analysis and expression of results, of Part 1, general provisions on methods of analysis for feedingstuffs, of the Annex to Directive 71/250/EEC the following point 3 is added:‘3. As regards undesirable substances within the meaning of Directive 2002/32/EC, including dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs, a product intended for animal feed shall be considered as non compliant with the established maximum content, if the analytical result is deemed to exceed the maximum content taking into account expanded measurement uncertainty and correction for recovery. The analysed concentration corrected for recovery and the expanded measurement uncertainty subtracted from the analytical result is used to assess compliance. This procedure is only applicable in cases where the method of analysis enables the estimation of measurement uncertainty and correction for recovery (eg. Not possible in case of microscopic analysis)(a) corrected or uncorrected for recovery, the manner of reporting and the level of recovery being indicated;(b) as “x +/- U”, whereby x is the analytical result and U is the expanded measurement uncertainty, using a coverage factor of 2 which gives a level of confidence of approximately 95 %.’ +",animal feedingstuffs;animal feedstuffs;animal fodder;animal weaning food;feedstuffs;milk-replacer feed;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;research method;methodology;toxic substance;dioxin;harmful substance;toxic discharge;toxic product;toxic waste;toxicity;research results,21 +20466,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2364/2000 of 25 October 2000 concerning the fourth list of priority substances as foreseen under Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 of 23 March 1993 on the evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances(1), and in particular Articles 8 and 10 thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 envisages a system of evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances and stipulates that in order to undertake the risk evaluation of existing substances it is appropriate to identify priority substances requiring attention.(2) Consequently Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 requires that the Commission shall draw up lists of priority substances taking into account certain factors thereinafter indicated.(3) Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 provides that for each substance on the priority lists a Member State shall be given responsibility for its evaluation and that the allocation of substances shall ensure a fair sharing of the burden between Member States.(4) A first, a second and a third priority list have been adopted by Commission Regulations (EC) No 1179/94(2), (EC) No 2268/95(3) and (EC) No 143/97(4).(5) The provisions of this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established under Article 15 of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93,. 1. The fourth list of priority substances as foreseen in Article 8(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 is set out in the Annex to this Regulation.2. This list of priority substances also indicates the Member State which is responsible for each of the substances. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 October 2000.For the CommissionMargot WallstrรถmMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 84, 5.4.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 131, 26.5.1994, p. 3.(3) OJ L 231, 28.9.1995, p. 18.(4) OJ L 25, 28.1.1997, p. 13.ANNEX>TABLE> +",health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;directory;health risk;danger of sickness;dangerous substance;dangerous product;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,21 +22842,"2002/542/EC: Commission Decision of 4 July 2002 amending Decision 96/482/EC as regards the length of the isolation period for imports of live poultry and hatching eggs from third countries and the animal health measures to be applied after such importation (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 2492). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15 October 1990 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries, of poultry and hatching eggs(1), as last amended by Commission Decision 2001/867/EC(2), and in particular Article 26 thereof,Whereas:(1) Under Commission Decision 96/482/EC of 12 July 1996 laying down animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the importation of poultry and hatching eggs other than ratites and eggs thereof from third countries including animal health measures to be applied after such importation(3), as last amended by Decision 2002/183/EC(4) breeding and productive poultry are to be isolated after importation on the holding of destination for at least six weeks and examined by an authorised veterinarian.(2) Member States have reported difficulties with the duration of the isolation period for poultry intended for restocking supplies of wild game, because of increased aggressiveness and cannibalism leading to increased losses.(3) It is therefore opportune to shorten the duration of the isolation period. However, compulsory testing for avian influenza and Newcastle disease should be carried out to maintain equivalent animal health guarantees.(4) Decision 96/482/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Decision 96/482/EC is amended as follows:1. In Article 3(1), the following subparagraph is added: ""By way of derogation from the first subparagraph the period of six weeks for keeping breeding and productive poultry including poultry intended for restocking supplies of wild game on the holding of destination can be reduced to 21 days provided testing according to the sampling and testing procedures described in Annex III has been carried out with favourable results.""2. A new Annex III, the text of which is set out in the Annex to this Decision, is added. All costs incurred by the application of the present Decision shall be borne by the importer. This Decision shall apply as from the seventh day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 July 2002.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 303, 31.10.1990, p. 6.(2) OJ L 323, 7.12.2001, p. 29.(3) OJ L 196, 7.8.1996, p. 13.(4) OJ L 61, 2.3.2002, p. 56.ANNEX""ANNEX IIISampling and testing procedures for Newcastle disease and avian influenza after importationDuring the period foreseen in the second subparagraph of Article 3(1) the official/authorised veterinarian shall take samples for virological examination from the imported poultry, which shall be tested as follows:- Cloacal swabs have to be taken from all birds, if the consignment is less than 60, or from 60 birds of larger consignments, between the seventh and the 15th day of the isolation period.- All testing of samples for avian influenza and Newcastle disease must be carried out in official laboratories designated by the competent authority, and using diagnostic procedures in accordance with the terms of Annex III of Council Directive 92/66/EEC and of Annex III of Council Directive 92/40/EEC.- Pooling of samples, up to a maximum of five samples of individual birds in one pool, is allowed.- Virus isolates must be submitted without delay to the National Reference laboratory."" +",import;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;egg;third country;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;health certificate,21 +32184,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 438/2006 of 16 March 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 1530/2005 opening crisis distillation as provided for in Article 30 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 for table wine in Italy. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (1), and in particular Article 33(1)(f) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1530/2005 (2) opened crisis distillation as provided for in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 for table wine in Italy.(2) As several distillation measures are simultaneously in place, the Italian authorities have found that neither the distilleries nor the supervisory authorities have sufficient capacity to ensure proper distillation performance. In order to ensure the effectiveness of the measure introduced by Regulation (EC) No 1530/2005, the period laid down by the Regulation in which the alcohol can be delivered to the intervention agency should be extended to 31 May 2006.(3) Regulation (EC) No 1530/2005 should be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. In Article 4(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1530/2005 the second sentence is replaced by the following:‘The alcohol obtained shall be delivered to the intervention agency in accordance with Article 6(1) not later than 31 May 2006.’ This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 March 2006.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2165/2005 (OJ L 345, 28.12.2005, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 246, 22.9.2005, p. 9. +",market intervention;Italy;Italian Republic;table wine;ordinary wine;wine for direct consumption;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;agricultural surplus;agricultural over-production;agricultural trade surplus;farm surplus;surplus of agricultural products,21 +37621,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/2009 of 27 November 2009 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 as regards Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural and processed agricultural products originating in Israel. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 of 9 April 2001 providing for the management of Community tariff quotas and of reference quantities for products eligible for preferences by virtue of agreements with certain Mediterranean countries and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1981/94 and (EC) No 934/95 (1) and in particular Article 5(1)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) In 2008 an Agreement was concluded in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the State of Israel concerning reciprocal liberalisation measures on agricultural products, processed agricultural products and fish and fishery products, the replacement of Protocols 1 and 2 and their annexes and amendments to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, which was approved by Council Decision 2009/855/EC (2).(2) The Agreement provides for new tariff quotas for agricultural and processed agricultural products originating in Israel and changes to the existing tariff quotas laid down for such products in Regulation (EC) No 747/2001. In addition, it no longer provides for any tariff concessions granted within reference quantities.(3) To implement the provisions on the new tariff quotas, the changes to the existing tariff quotas and the ending of reference quantities, Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 should be amended accordingly.(4) For the purpose of calculating the tariff quotas for the first year of application, provision should be made, in accordance with the Agreement, for the volumes of the tariff quotas for which the quota period starts before the date of entry into force of the Agreement to be reduced by the proportion of that period which has elapsed before that date.(5) Since the Agreement enters into force on 1 January 2010, this Regulation should apply from that date.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2010.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 November 2009.For the CommissionLászló KOVÁCSMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 109, 19.4.2001, p. 2.(2)  See page 81 of this Official Journal.ANNEX‘ANNEX VIIISRAELNotwithstanding the rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, the wording for the description of the products is to be considered as having no more than an indicative value, the preferential scheme being determined, within the context of this Annex, by the coverage of the CN codes as they exist at the time of adoption of this Regulation. Where ex CN codes are indicated, the preferential scheme is to be determined by application of the CN code and corresponding description taken together.Tariff quotasOrder No CN code TARIC subdivision Description of goods Quota period Quota volume (in tonnes net weight, unless otherwise indicated) Quota duty09.1361 0105 12 00 Live turkeys, weighing not more than 185 g From 1.1 to 31.12 129 920 items Exemption09.1302 0404 10 Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter From 1.1 to 31.12 1 300 Exemption09.1306 0603 11 00 Fresh cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes From 1.1 to 31.12 22 196 Exemption09.1341 0603 19 90 Other fresh cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes From 1.11 to 15.4 7 840 Exemption09.1300 0701 90 50 New potatoes, fresh or chilled From 1.1 to 30.6 33 936 Exemption09.1304 ex 0702 00 00 07 Cherry tomatoes, fresh or chilled From 1.1 to 31.12 28 000 Exemption (1)09.1342 ex 0702 00 00 99 Tomatoes, fresh or chilled, other than cherry tomatoes From 1.1 to 31.12 5 000 Exemption (1)09.1368 0707 00 05 Cucumbers, fresh or chilled From 1.1 to 31.12 1 000 Exemption (1)09.1303 0709 60 10 Sweet peppers, fresh or chilled From 1.1 to 31.12 17 248 Exemption09.1353 0710 40 00 Sweetcorn, frozen From 1.1 to 31.12 10 600 70 % of the specific duty09.1354 0711 90 30 Sweetcorn, not frozen From 1.1 to 31.12 5 400 70 % of the specific duty09.1369 0712 90 30 Dried tomatoes, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared From 1.1 to 31.12 1 200 Exemption09.1323 0805 10 20 Oranges, fresh From 1.1 to 31.12 224 000 Exemption (1) (2)ex 0805 10 80 1009.1370 ex 0805 20 10 05 Clementines, mandarins and wilkings, fresh From 1.1 to 31.12 40 000 Exemption (1)ex 0805 20 50 07, 3709.1371 ex 0805 20 10 05 Clementines, mandarins and wilkings, fresh From 15.3 to 30.9 15 680 Exemption (1)ex 0805 20 50 07, 3709.1397 0807 19 00 Melons fresh, other than watermelons From 1.1 to 31.5.2010 15 000 ExemptionFor each period thereafter from 1.8 to 31.5 30 00009.1398 0810 10 00 Strawberries, fresh From 1.1 to 30.4.2010 3 333 ExemptionFor each period thereafter from 1.11 to 30.4 5 00009.1372 1602 31 19 Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood of turkeys, containing 57 % or more by weight of poultry meat or offal, other than exclusively uncooked turkey meat From 1.1 to 31.12 5 000 Exemption1602 31 30 Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood of turkeys, containing 25 % or more but less than 57 % by weight of poultry meat or offal09.1373 1602 32 19 Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, containing 57 % or more by weight of poultry meat or offal, other than uncooked From 1.1 to 31.12 2 000 Exemption1602 32 30 Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, containing 25 % or more but less than 57 % by weight of poultry meat or offal09.1374 1704 10 90 Chewing gum whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa, containing 60 % or more by weight of sucrose (including invert sugar expressed as sucrose) From 1.1 to 31.12 100 Exemption09.1375 1806 10 20 Cocoa powder containing 5 % or more by weight of sucrose (including invert sugar expressed as sucrose) or isoglucose expressed as sucrose From 1.1 to 31.12 2 500 85 % of the specific duty or of the agricultural component09.1376 1905 20 30 Gingerbread and the like, containing by weight 30 % or more of sucrose (including invert sugar expressed as sucrose) From 1.1 to 31.12 3 200 70 % of the specific duty09.1377 2002 90 91 Tomatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, with a dry matter content of more than 30 % by weight From 1.1 to 31.12 784 Exemption09.1378 ex 2008 70 71 10 Slices of peaches, fried in oil, not containing added spirit, with a sugar content exceeding 15 % by weight, in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 1 kg From 1.1 to 31.12 112 Exemption09.1331 2009 11 Orange juice From 1.1 to 31.12 35 000 Exemptionof which:09.1333 ex 2009 11 11 10 Orange juice, in containers of 2 litres or less From 1.1 to 31.12 21 280 Exemptionex 2009 11 19 10ex 2009 11 91 10ex 2009 11 99 11, 19ex 2009 12 00 10ex 2009 19 11 11, 19ex 2009 19 19 11, 19ex 2009 19 91 11, 19ex 2009 19 98 11, 1909.1379 ex 2009 90 21 40 Mixtures of citrus juices From 1.1 to 31.12 19 656 Exemptionex 2009 90 29 20ex 2009 90 51 30ex 2009 90 59 39ex 2009 90 94 20ex 2009 90 96 20ex 2009 90 98 2009.1380 2204 Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 2009 From 1.1 to 31.12 6 212 hl Exemption (3)09.1399 3505 20 Glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches From 1.1 to 31.12 250 Exemption(1)  The exemption applies only to the ad valorem duty.(2)  Within this tariff quota, the specific duty provided in the Community’s list of concessions to the WTO is reduced to zero for the period from 1 December to 31 May, if the entry price is not less than EUR 264/tonne, being the entry price agreed between the European Community and Israel. If the entry price for a consignment is 2, 4, 6 or 8 % lower than the agreed entry price, the specific customs quota duty shall be equal respectively to 2, 4, 6 or 8 % of this agreed entry price. If the entry price of a consignment is less than 92 % of the agreed entry price, the specific customs duty bound within the WTO shall apply.(3)  For grape must under CN codes 2204 30 92, 2204 30 94, 2204 30 96 and 2204 30 98, the exemption applies only to the ad valorem duty.’ +",import;Israel;State of Israel;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;agricultural product;farm product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff;tariff exemption;exoneration from customs duty;zero duty,21 +2012,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2171/95 of 13 September 1995 amending Regulations (EEC) No 3478/92 and (EC) No 1066/95 on raw tobacco as regards the setting of certain deadlines and certain minimum quality requirements for tobacco eligible for the premium. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organization of the market in raw tobacco (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 711/95 (2), and in particular Articles 7 and 11 thereof,Whereas certain Member States have encountered administrative difficulties in implementing Commission Regulation (EC) No 1066/95 of 12 May 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 as regards the raw tobacco quota system for the 1995, 1996 and 1997 harvests (3), and in particular in complying with the deadline laid down for the second distribution of quota certificates for unused production; whereas, therefore, for the 1995 harvest Member States should be allowed to postpone the final deadline laid down for that operation;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3478/92 of 1 December 1992 laying down detailed rules for the application of the premium system for raw tobacco (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1067/95 (5), should therefore also be amended, giving Member States the right to postpone, for the 1995 harvest, the deadlines laid down for concluding and registering cultivation contracts following the second distribution of quota certificates for unused production; whereas the same right should be granted for the submitting and registering of cultivation contracts;Whereas the second subparagraph of Article 8 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3478/92 provides for a maximum of 4 % moisture for the purposes of the adjustment of the weight of leaf tobacco; whereas this maximum limit is higher than the limit set in Annex II of the same Regulation which lays down the minimum quality requirements for leaf tobacco for the purposes of eligibility for this Community premium; whereas, in the interests of coherence, the text of (m) of that Annex should therefore be amended;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Tobacco,. Regulation (EEC) No 3478/92 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 3 is amended as follows:(i) The last subparagraph of paragraph 1 is replaced by the following text:'For the 1995 harvest, Member States may allow contracts which were concluded by 30 June 1995, or before 20 September 1995 in the case of contracts concluded as a result of the allocation of additional quantities pursuant to Article 11 (3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1066/95 (*), to benefit from the premium.` (ii) The last subparagraph of paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:'For the 1995 harvest, Member States may allow contracts which were concluded by 7 July 1995, or before 30 September 1995 in the case of contracts concluded as a result of the allocation of additional quantities pursuant to Article 11 (3) of Regulation (EC) No 1066/95, to benefit from the premium.` 2. Article 5a is amended as follows:(i) The last subparagraph of paragraph 1 is replaced by the following text:'For the 1995 harvest, Member States may allow cultivation declarations which have been submitted to the competent authorities by 30 June 1995 or before 20 September 1995 in the case of cultivation declarations made as a result of the allocation of additional quantities pursuant to Article 11 (3) of Regulation (EC) No 1066/95, to benefit from the premium.` (ii) The last sentence of paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:'However, the date shall be postponed until 30 September 1995 for the registration of cultivation declarations made as a result of the allocation of additional quantities pursuant to Article 11 (3) of Regulation (EC) No 1066/95.` 3. In Annex II, point (m) is replaced by the following:'(m) Leaf with moisture content exceeding by more than four points the moisture content fixed in Annex III.` The last subparagraph of Article 11 (3) of Regulation (EC) No 1066/95 is replaced by the following:'For the 1995 harvest, Member States are hereby authorized to extend the deadline referred to in the first subparagraph until 8 September.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from the 1995 harvest.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 September 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission(*) OJ No L 108, 13. 5. 1995, p. 5. +",contract;conclusion of a contract;contract law;contractual agreement;contractual commitment;law of contract;agricultural guidance;production premium;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;product quality;quality criterion;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;tobacco,21 +1060,"90/190/EEC: Council Decision of 29 March 1990 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria establishing cooperation in the field of training in the context of the implementation of COMETT II (1990-1994). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the oppinion of the European Parliament (2),Whereas, by Decision 89/27/EEC (3), the Council adopted the second phase of the programme for cooperation between universities and industry regarding training in the field of technology (Comett II) (1990-1994);Whereas, by Decision of 22 May 1989, the Council adopted the opening of the Comett II programme to the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries and Article 1 of that Decision authorizes the Commission to negotiate - with those EFTA countries which so wish - cooperation agreements in the field of training in technology in the context of the implementation of Comett II;Whereas a cooperation Agreement with Austria enriches, by its very nature, the impact of Comett II actions throughout the Community and will strengthen the skill levels of human resources in Europe,. The Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria establishing cooperation in the field of training in the context of the implementation of Comett II (1990-1994) is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, give the notification as provided for in Article 15 of the Agreement.. Done at Brussels, 29 March 1990.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. P. WILSON(1) OJ No C 239, 14. 9. 1988, p. 3.(2) OJ No C 96, 17. 4. 1990.(3) OJ No L 13, 17. 1. 1989, p. 28. +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);applied research;technical research;technological research;new technology;advanced technique;advanced technology;high tech;high technology;university;polytechnic;university education;university institute;university training;Austria;Republic of Austria,21 +35148,"2008/553/EC: Commission Decision of 30 June 2008 repealing Decision 2008/377/EC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Slovakia (notified under document number C(2008) 3223) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in Slovakia.(2) Commission Decision 2008/377/EC of 8 May 2008 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Slovakia (2) was adopted in order to reinforce the measures taken by Slovakia within the framework of Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (3).(3) The information provided by Slovakia indicates that the outbreaks of classical swine fever in that Member State have been eradicated and the results of the epidemiological investigation show that classical swine fever has not spread further.(4) Decision 2008/377/EC should therefore be repealed.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Decision 2008/377/EC is repealed. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 June 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29. Directive as last amended by Directive 2002/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 315, 19.11.2002, p. 14).(2)  OJ L 130, 20.5.2008, p. 18. Decision as amended by Decision 2008/419/EC (OJ L 147, 6.6.2008, p. 65).(3)  OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2007/729/EC (OJ L 294, 13.11.2007, p. 26). +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;transport of animals;health certificate;Slovakia;Slovak Republic,21 +3894,"2005/886/EC: Commission Decision of 9 December 2005 releasing Cyprus and Malta from the obligation to apply Council Directive 2002/54/EC on the marketing of beet seed (notified under document number C(2005) 4756) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2002/54/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of beet seed (1), and in particular Article 30a thereof,Having regard to the requests submitted by Cyprus and Malta,Whereas:(1) Directive 2002/54/EC sets out certain provisions for the marketing of beet seed. This Directive also provides that, subject to certain conditions, Member States may be wholly or partly released from the obligation to apply this Directive.(2) Seed of beet is not normally reproduced or marketed in Cyprus and Malta. In addition, the growing of beet is of minimal economic importance in the abovementioned countries.(3) As long as those conditions remain, the relevant Member States should be released from the obligation to apply the provisions of Directive 2002/54/EC to the material in question.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Seeds and Propagating Material for Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry,. Cyprus and Malta are hereby released from the obligation to apply Directive 2002/54/EC, with the exception of Article 20. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Malta.. Done at Brussels, 9 December 2005.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 12. Directive as last amended by Directive 2004/117/EC (OJ L 14, 18.1.2005, p. 18). +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;root vegetable;beetroot;carrot;celeriac;parsnip;radish;salsify;turnip;Malta;Gozo;Republic of Malta;seed;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;Cyprus;Republic of Cyprus,21 +12797,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 375/94 of 18 February 1994 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2999/92 laying down detailed rules for the application of the specific measures for the supply of processed fruit and vegetables to Madeira in particular to determine the forecast supply balance for the period 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Azores and Madeira with regard to certain agricultural products (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1974/93 (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2999/92 (3), as amended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2027/93 (4), lays down detailed rules for the application of the specific measures for the supply of processed fruit and vegetable products to Madeira, in particular the forecast supply balance fixing the quantities qualifying for the specific measure during the period from July 1993 to June 1994; whereas the quantities fixed for a certain number of products are on the verge of being totally used; whereas it is therefore necessary to increase the quantities of certain products for the current marketing year on the basis of the observed needs of the market;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2999/92 is hereby replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 February 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 180, 23. 7. 1993, p. 26.(3) OJ No L 301, 17. 10. 1992, p. 7.(4) OJ No L 184, 27. 7. 1993, p. 21.ANNEXForecast supply balance covering processed fruit and vegetable products for Madeira for the period 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994>TABLE> +",Madeira;Autonomous region of Madeira;supply;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid,21 +7572,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2255/89 of 26 July 1989 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2641/88 laying down detailed rules for the application of the aid scheme for the use of grapes, grape must and concentrated grape must to produce grape juice. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1236/89 (2), and in particular Article 46 (5) thereof,Whereas Article 46 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 institutes an aid scheme for must used to manufacture grape juice; whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2641/88 (3) lays down detailed rules for the application of that scheme; whereas, in order to avoid certain difficulties arising in recent marketing years, it should be specified that grape juice may be concentrated with a view to carriage;Whereas certain references should be adapted as regards the period during which processors must have fulfilled their obligations;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 2641/88 is hereby amended as follows:(a) Paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:'2. In accordance with Article 47 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87, processors who were subject, during the wine year preceding that in question, to the obligations laid down in Articles 35, 36 or 39 of that Regulation shall be eligible for the measures provided for in this Regulation only where they submit evidence that they have fulfilled their obligations during the reference periods laid down in Commission Regulations (EEC) No 441/88 (*) and (EEC) No 3105/88 (**).(*) OJ No L 45, 18. 2. 1988, p. 15.(**) OJ No L 277, 8. 10. 1988, p. 21.'(b) the following paragraph is added:'5. Grape juice produced may be concentrated with a view to carriage to the bottler's premises or with a view to export.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 1989.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 128, 11. 5. 1989, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 236, 26. 8. 1988, p. 25. +",fruit juice;fruit juice concentrate;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;grape;table grape;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;preparation for market,21 +20350,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1626/2000 of 24 July 2000 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 on the organisation of a labour force sample survey in the Community as regards the 2001 to 2004 programme of ad hoc modules to the labour force survey. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 of 9 March 1998 on the organisation of a labour force sample survey in the Community(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1578/2000(2), and in particular Article 4(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 577/98 a programme of ad hoc modules covering several years must be drawn up each year.(2) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Statistical Programme Committee established by Council Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom(3),. A programme of ad hoc modules covering years 2001 to 2004 is laid down in the Annex to the present Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 July 2000.For the CommissionPedro Solbes MiraMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 77, 14.3.1998, p. 3.(2) OJ L 181, 20.7.2000, p. 39.(3) OJ L 181, 28.6.1989, p. 47.ANNEXLABOUR FORCE SURVEYMultiannual programme of ad hoc modules1. Length and patterns of working timeList of variables: see Commission Regulation (EC) No 1578/2000 of 19 July 2000, implementing the Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 on the organisation of a labour force sample survey in the Community as regards the ad hoc module 2001 on length and patterns of working time (OJ L 181, 20 July 2000, p. 39)Reference period: second quarter of 2001Member States and regions concerned: allSample: as for the standard modules; however, if the individual is the sample unit no information on the members of the household is requestedTransmission of the results: before 31 March 20022. Employment of disabled peopleList of variables: to be defined before March 2001Reference period: second quarter of 2002Member States and regions concerned: to be definedSample: disabled persons; if the individual is the sample unit no information on the members of the household is requestedTransmission of the results: before 31 March 20033. Lifelong learningList of variables: to be defined before March 2002Reference period: second quarter of 2003Member States and regions concerned: to be definedSample: as for the standard modules; however, if the individual is the sample unit no information on the members of the household is requestedTransmission of the results: before 31 March 20044. Transition from school to working lifeList of variables: to be defined before March 2003Reference period: second quarter of 2004Member States and regions concerned: to be definedSample: persons who had left education in the last five/ten years (including persons who have left education for at least one year and re-entered education subsequently); if the individual is the sample unit no information on the members of the household is requestedTransmission of the results: before 31 March 2005 +",vocational training;distance training;e-training;manpower training;pre-vocational training;sandwich training;disabled person;handicapped person;mobility-handicapped person;person with limited mobility;the disabled;the handicapped;working population;sample survey;working time;time worked;continuing education;learning organisation;learning organization;lifelong education;lifelong learning,21 +21305,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 882/2001 of 3 May 2001 derogating from certain provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92 laying down detailed rules for applying the integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes, as a consequence of foot-and-mouth disease and of exceptional weather conditions. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92 of 27 November 1992 establishing an integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 495/2001(2), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas:(1) Veterinary measures taken to combat and prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease may include regional restrictions on the movement of persons and animals. This may lead to a situation where Member States are no longer able to comply with some of their obligations under Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92 of 23 December 1992 laying down detailed rules for applying the integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2721/2000(4).(2) It is therefore necessary to allow Member States to deviate from the control practice to be applied under normal circumstances. Where it is not possible to comply with the normal rates of on-the-spot-checks, Member States should be allowed to reduce those rates. In that case ex post, on-the-spot checks should, where appropriate, be increased in the following control period. Any such deviation should be limited to that which is strictly necessary in order to preserve the effectiveness of the veterinary measures in question.(3) Alternative means for submission of claims and other notifications should be made possible. Provision should be made for the possibility to replace female animals after the lifting of animal movement restrictions.(4) The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease may, for the regions affected, result in the prohibition to sow seeds or have the effect that areas originally foreseen as forage areas be declared as set-aside areas after the ""area"" aid-application has been submitted. Moreover, due to bad weather conditions, it is in certain regions no longer economically viable for a large number of producers to sow seeds.(5) In order to relieve producers of the burdens resulting from such special agronomic and veterinary circumstances, it is appropriate, for the 2001/02 marketing year, to derogate from certain provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92 by allowing amendments to be made to area aid applications that have already been submitted or by withdrawing areas declared as being used for ""arable crops"" and adding them to the set-aside areas. It should also be allowed that areas may be added to such areas that have been declared as forage, in certain cases even after the latest date for sowing. Under certain conditions, Member States should be given the possibility to derogate from the provision in Article 2(1)(c) of Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92 setting the minimum period of the availability of forage land for rearing animals.(6) The Commission should regularly be informed by the Member States of the situation and the measures they have taken.(7) In view of the situation facing the competent authorities for the integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes, this Regulation should enter into force immediately. Because of the exceptional character of the measures, the application of the Regulation should be limited in time.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund,. To the extent necessary to preserve the effectiveness of veterinary measures taken in conformity with Community legislation to combat and prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, Member States shall be permitted to act in derogation from Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92 under the conditions set out in this Regulation. 1. By way of derogation from Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92, Member States may modify their control programmes for on-the-spot checks. Such modifications may include, in particular:(a) postponing on-the-spot-checks in the regions concerned until such time that access to the holdings selected for on-the-spot checks is possible;(b) de-selecting holdings in the regions concerned that were initially selected for on-the-spot checks;(c) decreasing the number of on-the-spot checks in the regions concerned while, at the same time, increasing the number of such checks in other regions;(d) extending checks via means of databases and/or any other documentary means, including veterinary records and documents;(e) where appropriate, carrying out checks in conjunction with veterinary measures on holdings where those measures are applied;(f) increasing ex post documentary checks, which may include such checks to be conducted on the spot, in the regions concerned once the veterinary restrictions have been lifted.2. Where, after applying the measures provided for in paragraph 1, it is still not possible to achieve the rates of on-the-spot checks required under Article 6(3), (5) and (6a) of Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92 by the end of the control period in question, Member States may reduce those rates for the regions concerned. Where appropriate, ex post, on-the-spot checks should be increased in the following control period.3. The measures provided for in this Article shall be limited to those which are strictly necessary to preserve the effectiveness of the veterinary measures taken to combat and prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. By way of derogation from Article 5a of Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92, Member States may provide that applications may also be submitted by telephone. In this case, the accompanying documents shall be transmitted to the competent authority as soon as possible. Under the same condition, Member States may allow other notifications provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92 to be transmitted by telephone or electronic means. By way of derogation from Article 10a(5) of Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92, a remplacement as referred to in that provision may be made within 60 days of the end of animal movement restrictions applied as a result of veterinary measures in the region concerned. 1. By way of derogation from the first subparagraph of Article 4(2)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92:(a) ""area"" aid applications submitted in respect of the 2001/02 marketing year in regions affected by foot-and-mouth disease or by bad weather conditions, may be amended by withdrawing areas declared as being ""arable crops"" and/or forage, and adding them to the set-aside areas, provided that the conditions for the recognition of such areas as set-aside are being met.In regions affected by foot-and-mouth diesease, areas may, moreover, be added to areas declared as forage;(b) where the veterinary measures taken in conformity with Community legislation in respect of regions affected by foot-and-mouth disease, reduce the time period for which forage areas are available for rearing animals and delay the date at which the areas become available, Member States may, for the 2001/02 marketing year, allow areas to be added to areas declared as forage even after the latest date for sowing provided that the same area had not already been declared in any ""area"" aid declaration.2. By way of derogation from Article 2(1)(c) of Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92, Member States may, under the same conditions as set out in paragraph 1(b), determine a later starting date and a shorter period of availability. Member States shall regularly inform the Commission of the situation and the measures taken on the basis of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 20 February to 31 December 2001.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 May 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 355, 5.12.1992, p. 1.(2) OJ L 72, 14.3.2001, p. 6.(3) OJ L 391, 31.12.1992, p. 36.(4) OJ L 314, 14.12.2000, p. 8. +",aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;management information system;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;atmospheric conditions;artificial precipitation;precipitation;rain;sunshine;wind;foot-and-mouth disease,21 +40945,"Council Regulation (EU) No 5/2012 of 19 December 2011 fixing for 2012 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Black Sea. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) Article 43(3) of the Treaty provides that the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, is to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (1) requires that measures governing access to waters and resources and the sustainable pursuit of fishing activities be established taking into account available scientific advice and, in particular, the report drawn up by the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF).(3) It is incumbent upon the Council to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities by fishery or group of fisheries, including certain conditions functionally linked thereto, as appropriate. Fishing opportunities should be distributed among Member States in such a way as to assure each Member State relative stability of fishing activities for each stock or fishery and having due regard to the objectives of the common fisheries policy established in Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002.(4) The total allowable catches (TACs) should be established on the basis of available scientific advice, taking into account biological and socioeconomic aspects whilst ensuring fair treatment between fishing sectors, as well as in the light of the opinions expressed during the consultation of stakeholders.(5) The use of fishing opportunities set out in this Regulation should be subject to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (2) and in particular to Articles 33 and 34 thereof concerning respectively the recording of catches and fishing effort and the notification of data on the exhaustion of fishing opportunities. It is therefore necessary to specify the codes to be used by the Member States when sending data to the Commission relating to landings of stocks subject to this Regulation.(6) In accordance with Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 of 6 May 1996 introducing additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs and quotas (3), the stocks that are subject to the various measures referred to therein must be identified.(7) In order to avoid interruption of fishing activities and to ensure the livelihood of Union fishermen, it is important to open those fisheries on 1 January 2012. For reasons of urgency, this Regulation should enter into force immediately after its publication,. CHAPTER ISCOPE AND DEFINITIONS Subject matterThis Regulation fixes fishing opportunities for 2012 for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks in the Black Sea. ScopeThis Regulation shall apply to EU vessels operating in the Black Sea. DefinitionsFor the purposes of this Regulation the following definitions shall apply:(a) ‘GFCM’ means General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean;(b) ‘Black Sea’ means the GFCM geographical sub-area as defined in resolution GFCM/33/2009/2;(c) ‘EU vessel’ means a fishing vessel flying the flag of a Member State and registered in the Union;(d) ‘total allowable catch’ (TAC) means the quantity that can be taken from each stock each year;(e) ‘quota’ means a proportion of the TAC allocated to the Union, a Member State or a third country.CHAPTER IIFISHING OPPORTUNITIES TACs and allocationsThe TACs, the allocation of such TACs among Member States, and conditions functionally linked thereto, where appropriate, are set out in the Annex. Special provisions on allocationsThe allocation of fishing opportunities among Member States as set out in this Regulation shall be without prejudice to:(a) exchanges made pursuant to Article 20(5) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002;(b) reallocations made pursuant to Article 37 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009;(c) additional landings allowed pursuant to Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96;(d) quantities withheld in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96;(e) deductions made pursuant to Articles 37, 105 and 107 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. Conditions for landing catches and by-catchesFish from stocks for which TACs are established shall be retained on board or landed only if:(a) the catches have been taken by vessels of a Member State having a quota and that quota is not exhausted; or(b) the catches consist of a share in a Union quota which has not been allocated by quota among Member States, and that Union quota has not been exhausted.CHAPTER IIIFINAL PROVISIONS Data transmissionWhen, pursuant to Articles 33 and 34 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, Member States send the Commission data relating to landings of quantities of stocks caught, they shall use the stock codes set out in the Annex to this Regulation. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 2011.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. DOWGIELEWICZ(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 115, 9.5.1996, p. 3.ANNEXTACS APPLICABLE TO EU VESSELS IN AREAS WHERE TACS EXIST BY SPECIES AND BY AREAThe following tables set out the TACs and quotas (in tonnes live weight, except where otherwise specified) by stock, and conditions functionally linked thereto, where appropriate.Fish stocks are referred to following the alphabetical order of the Latin names of the species. For the purposes of this Regulation, the following comparative table of Latin names and common names is provided:Scientific name Alpha-3 code Common namePsetta maxima TUR TurbotSprattus sprattus SPR SpratSpecies : TurbotZone : EU waters in the Black SeaSpecies : TurbotZone : EU waters in the Black SeaBulgaria 43,2 Analytical TACRomania 43,2EU 86,4 (1)TAC Not relevantZone : EU waters in the Black SeaSpecies : SpratZone : EU waters in the Black SeaBulgaria 8 032,5 Analytical TACRomania 3 442,5EU 11 475TAC Not relevant +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;conservation of fish stocks;sea fishing;sea fish;catch area;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;Black Sea,21 +12708,"Commission Directive 94/23/EC of 8 June 1994 amending, with a view to fixing the minimum standards for testing vehicle braking systems, Council Directive 77/143/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 77/143/EEC of 29 December 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers (1), as last amended by Directive 92/55/EEC (2), and in particular Article 5a (2) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 71/320/EEC of 26 July 1971 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the braking devices of certain categories of motor vehicles and of their trailers (3), as last amended by Directive 91/422/EEC (4),Whereas Directive 77/143/EEC provides for the regular roadworthiness testing of all categories of vehicles listed in Annex I thereto;Whereas that Directive provides for the adoption by the Council of separate directives necessary to define the minimum standards and methods for testing the items listed in Annex II thereto and the establishment of a committee to advise the Commission before it adopts the amendments which are necessary to adopt the standards and methods defined in the separate directives to technical progress;Whereas Directive 77/143/EEC, as amended in particular by Council Directive 92/54/EEC (5), defines the minimum standards for testing vehicle braking systems;Whereas it is necessary to adapt these standards to technical progress to include minimum braking efficiency values so as to ensure, as far as practicable, that vehicles in service are safe as far as braking efficiency is concerned;Whereas, until such time there are harmonized test procedures and practices, Member States may use their judgement as to the test procedure they use to establish whether the vehicle in question meets the braking requirements;Whereas it is recognized by all concerned with vehicle testing that the method of testing and, in particular whether the vehicle is tested in a laden, part laden or unladen condition, influences the degree of confidence testers have as to the roadworthiness of the braking system;Whereas the prescription of brake force reference values for various laden conditions for each vehicle model would help restore that confidence, whereas this Directive enables testing under this regime as an alternative to testing against minimum performance values for each vehicle category;Whereas it is the intention to further amend this Directive so as to include a harmonious and improved test methodology;Whereas the scope of this Directive relates in the main to vehicles which have been type-approved to the provisions of Directive 71/320/EEC although it is recognized that certain types of vehicle have been approved to national standards which may differ from the requirements of this Directive; whereas Member States may establish their own testing standards regarding brake efficiency for vehicles that are considered to be of historic interest;Whereas, in recognizing the right of Member States to establish their own standards for historic vehicles, those standards sould not be more severe than those which the vehicle was originally designed to meet;Whereas, in view of the effects of such adaptations on the sector in question, in Community measures provided for by this Directive are necessary to attain the objectives sought, namely harmonization at Community level of the rules on roadworthiness tests and to improver road safety; whereas this cannot adequately be achieved by the Member States individually;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Adaptation to Technical Progress of the Directive on Motor Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing, establishing pursuant to Article 5b of Directive 77/143/EEC,. Annex II to Directive 77/143/EEC is hereby amended as follows:"""" ID=""1"">1.2.1. Performance (progressively increased to maximum effort)> ID=""2"">- Inadequate braking effort on one or more wheels""> ID=""2"">- Braking effort from any wheel is less than 70 % of the highest recorded effort from another wheel on the same axle. In the case of brake testing on the road then the vehicle's deviation from a straight line is excessive""> ID=""2"">- No gradual variation of brake effort (grabbing)""> ID=""2"">- Abnormal time lag in brake operation at any wheel""> ID=""2"">- Excessive fluctuation of brake effort due to distort discs or oval drums""> ID=""1"">1.2.2. Efficiency> ID=""2"">- A braking ratio which relates to the maximum authorized mass or, in the case of semi-trailers, to the sum of the authorized axle loads where practicable, less than the following:""> ID=""2"">Minimum braking efficiency""> ID=""2"">Category 1: 50 % (6)""> ID=""2"">Category 2: 43 % (7)""> ID=""2"">Category 3: 40 % (8)""> ID=""2"">Category 4: 50 %""> ID=""2"">Category 5: 45 % (9)""> ID=""2"">Category 6: 50 %""> ID=""2"">- or a braking effort less than the reference values if specified by the vehicle manufacturer for the vehicle axle (10)""> ID=""1"">1.3.2. Efficiency> ID=""2"">- For all vehicle categories, a braking ratio less than 50 % (11) of the service brake performance defined in 1.2.2 in relation to the maximum authorized mass or, in the case of semi-trailers, to the sum of the authorized axle loads""> ID=""1"">1.4.2. Efficiency> ID=""2"">- For all vehicle categories, a braking ratio less than 16 % in relation to the maximum authorized mass, or, for motor vehicles, less than 12 % in relation to the maximum authorized combination mass of the vehicle, whichever is greater'.""""> Member States shall apply suitable procedures to establish, as far as practicable, that the brake performance of the vehicles registered in their territory meet the requirements specified in Directive 77/143/EEC. Member States may require higher braking efficiency minima and may include testing against higher laden weights, than those specified in Annex II for those vehicles registered in their territory, provided such requirements do not exceed those of the vehicle's original type-approval. Member States may, after consulting the Commission, establish their own testing standards regarding brake efficiency for vehicles that are considered to be of historic interest. 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 1 January 1997. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.When these provisions are adopted by Member States, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shalll be accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for making such reference shall be adopted by Member States.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the provisions of national law which they adopt in this field governed by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 8 June 1994.For the CommissionMarcelino OREJAMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 18. 2. 1977, p. 47.(2) OJ No L 225, 10. 8. 1992, p. 68.(3) OJ No L 202, 6. 9. 1971, p. 37.(4) OJ No L 233, 22. 8. 1991, p. 21.(5) OJ No L 225, 10. 8. 1992, p. 63.(6) 48 % for Category 1 vehicles not fitted with ABS, or type approved before 1 October 1991 (date of prohibition of first putting into circulation without European component type-approval) (Directive 88/194/EEC (OJ No L 92, 9. 4. 1988, p. 47)).(7) 45 % for the vehicles registered after 1988 or from the date of adoption of the type-approval Directive 71/320/EEC, as amended by Directive 85/647/EC (OJ No L 380, 31. 12. 1985, p. 1), within the Member States' national legislation, whichever is the later.(8) 43 % for semi-trailers and draw bar trailers registered after 1988 or from the date of adoption of the type approval Directive 71/320/EEC, as amended by Directive 85/647/EEC, within the Member States' national legislation, whichever is the later.(9) 50 % for Category 5 vehicles registered after 1988 or from the date of adoption of the type approval Directive 71/320/EEC, as amended by Directive 85/647/EEC, within the Member States' national legislation, whichever is the later.(10) The reference value for the vehicle axle is the braking effort (expressed in Newtons) necessary to achieve this minimum prescribed braking force at the particular weight that the vehicle is presented.(11) For Categories 2 and 5 vehicles the minimum secondary brake performance will be 2,2m/s2 (as the secondary brake performance was not affected by Directive 85/647/EEC). +",approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;roadworthiness tests;road safety;breathalyser test;driver protection;field of vision;helmet;motor vehicle;commercial vehicle;juggernaut;lorry;lorry tanker;trailer;truck;safety device;brake mechanism;head-rest;protective device;rear-view mirror;safety belt,21 +31759,"2006/948/EC: Commission Decision of 4 July 2006 on State aid which Italy is planning to implement for Cantieri Navali Termoli S.p.A (No C 48/2004 (ex 595/2003)) (notified under document number C(2006) 2972) Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 88(2) thereof,Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 62(1)(a) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No1540/98 establishing new rules on aid to shipbuilding (1) (hereinafter the ‘Shipbuilding Regulation’), and in particular Article 3(2) thereof,Having called on interested parties to submit their comments (2) and having regard to their comments,Whereas:(1) By letter dated 22 December 2003, registered as received on the same day, the Italian authorities notified the Commission under Article 3(2) of the shipbuilding Regulation (1) of a request to extend the three-year delivery date for a vessel named C.180, for which operating aid has been granted. The ship is being built by Cantieri Navali Termoli SpA. (‘the shipyard’).(2) By letter dated 30 December 2004, the Commission notified Italy of its decision to initiate the procedure laid down in Article 88(2) of the EC Treaty in respect of the notified measure.(3) The Commission decision to initiate the procedure was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2). The Commission invited interested parties to submit their comments on the measures.(4) By letters dated 28 January 2005, 1 April 2005, 1 June 2005 and 6 July 2006, registered as received on 2 February 2005, 6 April 2005, 6 June 2005 and 7 July 2005 respectively, Italy requested extensions of the deadline for submitting its comments on the Commission’s decision to initiate proceedings. The Commission replied by letters dated 4 February 2005, 8 April 2005, 29 June 2005 and 17 July 2005 respectively.(5) Italy submitted its comments by letter dated 26 July 2005, registered as received on 29 July 2005. By letter dated 6 January 2006, the Commission requested additional information. The Italian authorities replied by letters dated 23 January 2006 and 2 February 2006, asking for extensions of the deadline, which the Commission granted by letters dated 27 January 2006 and 9 February 2006. By letter dated 6 March 2006, registered as received on the same day, the Italian authorities submitted the additional information requested and completed their submission by letter dated 6 April 2006.(6) The Commission received no comments from interested parties.(7) Italy asked the Commission to agree to an extension of the delivery limit of 31 December 2003, which is laid down in the Shipbuilding Regulation as a condition for receiving contract-related operating aid for ships. The extension requested concerned the delivery of a vessel named C.180, which was being built by Cantieri Navali Termoli SpA., a shipyard located in the Molise region of Italy. The extension originally requested was until 31 October 2004 (10 months).(8) The shipbuilding contract was signed on 30 December 2000, and delivery was originally scheduled for 30 June 2003. The ship had been ordered by Marnavi SpA., an Italian shipowner, for the transport of chemical and petroleum products. In accordance with Article 3(1) of the Shipbuilding Regulation, the shipowner was promised operating aid of 9 % for this vessel, equivalent to some EUR 3,9 million.(9) However, according to the Italian authorities, construction took longer than anticipated because of a combination of factors, namely the impact of the events of 11 December 2001, the subsequent need to modify the ship to meet the changed market demands, and two natural disasters — an earthquake and floods. The shipyard therefore had to request an extension of the delivery limit for ship C.180 to a date 10 months over the 31 December 2003 limit laid down in the Shipbuilding Regulation.(10) In their notification, the Italian authorities refer to the Commission decision of 5 June 2002 authorising a similar extension of the 31 December 2003 delivery limit for cruise ships under construction at Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany (the ‘Meyer Werft decision’). Specifically, they emphasise several basic similarities between the two cases in terms of: (i) the reason invoked for the extension (i.e. the impact of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attack); (ii) the market concerned (i.e. maritime transport of petroleum and chemical products); and (iii) the consolidated commercial relations between the shipyard and the shipowner (3). In short, they claim that the Meyer Werft decision sets a clear precedent for an exceptional authorisation in this case. Furthermore, they note that on 13 November 2002 the Commission took another decision granting, for similar reasons, an extension of the delivery limit for a cruise ship under construction at Kvaerner Masa yard, Finland (the ‘Kvaerner Masa decision’).(11) The Italian authorities justify their request by referring to what they describe as exceptional factors which were unforeseeable and external to the shipyard and which resulted in unexpected, substantial and defensible disruptions to the shipyard’s work programme. More specifically, these delays were attributable to the following events (see overview in Table 1):(i) Impact of the 11 September 2001 events(ii) Need to modify the ship to meet changed market demands(iii) Impact of natural disastersShip Cause of delay Responsibility Problems Delay Additional months required(i) Events of 11.9.2001:— suspension and late reactivation of order(ii) Technical modifications(iii) Delays due to natural disasters affecting the Molise region:— Earthquake on 31.10.2002— Floods 23 to 25.1.2003Total More than 26 months More than 2 monthsExtension requested 10 months(12) In deciding to initiate the procedure, the Commission thought it doubtful that any of the causes of delay invoked in this case complied with Article 3(2), second subparagraph, of the Shipbuilding Regulation and so doubted that the measure was compatible with the common market under Article 87(3)(e) of the EC Treaty.(13) In order to allay the doubts expressed by the Commission in the decision to initiate the procedure, the Italian authorities submitted additional explanations and data supporting their views concerning the eligibility of the grounds for extending the delivery limit and the compatibility of the measure in question.(i) Concerning the impact of the events of 11 September 2001(ii) Need to modify the ship to meet changed market demands(iii) Impact of natural disasters (earthquake of 31 October 2002 and floods of 23 to 25 January 2003)(iv) Suspension of the work on C.180 (ex C.173) in 2004(14) The Italian authorities conclude that the causes of the delays in this case comply with Article 3(2), second subparagraph, of the Shipbuilding Regulation and that the 10-month extension of the three-year delivery limit as from the date of adoption of the Commission’s final decision is compatible with the common market within the meaning Article 87(3)(e) of the EC Treaty.(15) According to Article 87(1) of the EC Treaty, any aid granted by a Member State or through state resources in any form whatsoever which distorts or threatens to distort competition by favouring certain undertakings or the production of certain goods is, in so far as it affects trade between Member States, incompatible with the common market. Pursuant to the established case-law of the European Court of Justice, the criterion of trade being affected is met if the recipient firm carries out an economic activity involving trade between Member States.(16) According to Article 87(3)(e) of the Treaty, categories of aid specified by a decision of the Council acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission may be considered compatible with the common market. The Commission notes that the Council adopted the Shipbuilding Regulation on this basis on 29 June 1998. Although the Shipbuilding Regulation expired on 31 December 2003, its provisions must still be applied in assessing requests for an extension of the delivery limit since the matter concerns aid granted under that Regulation and since the Shipbuilding Framework does not provide any guidance for such requests (14).(17) The Commission notes that the issue of the extension of the delivery limit is decisive for establishing the admissibility of the contract in question for operating aid under Article 3 of the Shipbuilding Regulation. The operating aid in question consists of financing from state resources for some of the costs that the yard in question would normally have to bear when building a vessel. Moreover, shipbuilding is an economic activity involving trade between Member States. Therefore, the aid in question falls within the scope of Article 87(1) of the Treaty.(18) According to the Shipbuilding Regulation, ‘shipbuilding’ means the building of self-propelled seagoing commercial vessels. The vessel built by Cantieri Navali Termoli, a chemical tanker, is a self-propelled seagoing vessel providing specialised maritime services, namely the transportation of chemical and petroleum products, and thus falls within the scope of Article 1(a) of the Regulation.(19) Article 3(1) of the Shipbuilding Regulation provides for a ceiling of 9 % for contract-related operating aid for ships until 31 December 2000. According to Article 3(2), the aid ceiling applicable to the contract is that in force on the date on which the final contract is signed. However, this does not apply to ships delivered more than three years after the signing of the contract. In such cases, the ceiling applicable is that in force three years before the date of delivery of the ship. Therefore, the last delivery date for a vessel still to qualify for operating aid was, in principle, 31 December 2003.(20) The proposed aid for the vessel in question would be granted under Article 3 of Law No 88 of 16 March 2001, authorised by the Commission, as state aid No 502/00. It amounts to some EUR 3,9 million for ship C.180, which is no more than 9 % of the contract value.(21)(22) Article 3(2), second subparagraph, third sentence, of the Shipbuilding Regulation stipulates that: ‘the Commission may, however, grant an extension of the three-year delivery limit when this is found justified by the technical complexity of the individual shipbuilding project concerned or by delays resulting from unexpected disruptions of a substantial and defensible nature in the working programme of a yard due to exceptional circumstances, unforeseeable and external to the company.’ The Commission notes that the extension is sought because Cantieri Navali Termoli could not finish the vessel referred to above on account of unexpected delays external to the company.The Shipbuilding Regulation requires that the circumstances justifying the extension of the delivery limit be (a) exceptional, (b) unforeseeable and (c) external to the company. What must also be established is (d) causality between these events and the unforeseen disruptions which caused the delay, (e) their duration and (f) the substantial and defensible nature of these disruptions. The following paragraphs set out the assessment of the arguments invoked by the Italian authorities.(i) Impact of the events of 11 September 2001(ii) Need to modify the ship to meet changed market demands(iii) Impact of the natural disasters which hit the Molise region, where the yard is located(23) Consequently, the Commission considers that the exceptional circumstances described above have not had an impact on the specific programme of work on the ship in question that would justify the requested 10-month extension to the delivery limit. Therefore, the arguments set out in (i) to (iii) cannot be accepted.(24) Given the lack of substantial evidence, the extension cannot be authorised on these grounds.(iv) Suspension of work on C.180 (ex C.173) in 2004(25) In the light of the above, the Commission finds that the measure under examination constitutes state aid within the meaning of Article 87(1) of the Treaty. The information submitted by the Italian authorities, including that provided during the formal investigation, has confirmed the Commission’s doubts as to whether the causes of delays invoked in this case satisfied Article 3(2), second subparagraph, of the Shipbuilding Regulation, and so the measure under examination is not compatible with the common market under Article 87(3)(e) of the Treaty.. The three-year delivery limit laid down in Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1540/98 may not be extended for ship C.180 (ex C.173) built by Cantieri Navali Termoli SpA.The contract-related operating aid for that ship may not, therefore, be implemented. Italy shall inform the Commission, within two months of notification of this Decision, of the measures taken to comply with it. This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.. Done at Brussels, 4 July 2006.For the CommissionNelly KROESMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 202, 18.7.1998, p. 1.(2)  OJ C 42, 18.2.2005, p. 15.(3)  Between 2000 and 2004 Marnavi accounted for about 43 % of Cantieri Navali Termoli's turnover whereas, during the earlier period from 1995 to 1999, its share was close to zero.(4)  The shipyard is a very small company employing 51 people.(5)  The Italian authorities state that the Commission's reference to the Clarkson report in footnote 11 of the decision to initiate the procedure is incorrect because it refers to a report of November 2003 instead of October 2003.(6)  The Clarkson Shipping Review & Outlook, autumn 2003, pp 7-44 and 127; Clarkson: ‘Review of Tanker/Chemical/Small LPG Markets and Newbuilding Investment over 2001 and onwards’, October 2003, pp.17-20.(7)  The tankers in question are the C.173 and C.180, discussed below.(8)  These concern mainly the ship's size and number of tanks, and its length and width.(9)  The Italian authorities say that theses changes concerned both the original C.173 and C.180 (ex C.173) and had been agreed between the yard and the shipowner before suspension of the contract in 2001 following the letter from Novamar of February 2001, which indicated that both ships could be subject to changes. They further state that work on the modified C.180 (ex C.173) was already under way before being formalised in a contract addendum in December 2003.(10)  According to the Italian authorities’ interpretation of Commission Decisions 691/2003 of 9 July 2003 and 727/1993 of 21 December 1993, the type of ship and the changes in question would qualify for the ‘technical complexity’ exemption accepted by the Commission.(11)  Commission decision C(2004)3344 fin. cor. of 8 September 2004 concerning Case No 147/2004.(12)  These subsystems of the hull, the carpentry and outfitting services for the vessel, the supply of stainless steel plate, the supply and installation of electrical fittings, and the supply of consultancy services for the modification of the vessel C.173 subsequently rebaptised C.180 to increase its capacity and power.(13)  As a result of these contract cancellations, the yard was obliged to invoke the ‘force majeure’ clause with respect to the shipowner; this eventually prompted the latter’s decision to abandon the construction of one of the two vessels it had ordered at the yard.(14)  OJ C 317, 30.12.2003, p. 11.(15)  See Case No 99/02 (OJ C 262, 29/10/2002), Odense shipyard — Prolongation of three-year delivery limits for two ships (Denmark).(16)  ‘Review of Tanker/Chemical/Small LPG Markets & Newbuilding Investment over 2001 and onwards’, Clarkson Research, November 2003, pp. 19 and 20. +",Italy;Italian Republic;shipbuilding;naval engineering;shipbuilding industry;shipyard;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;carriage of goods;goods traffic;haulage of goods;control of State aid;notification of State aid;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,21 +26079,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 858/2003 of 16 May 2003 prohibiting fishing for blue whiting by vessels flying the flag of a Member State with the exception of Denmark and the United Kingdom. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98(2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2341/2002 of 20 December 2002 fixing for 2003 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required(3) lays down quotas for blue whiting for 2003.(2) In order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quantity limits on catches of stocks subject to quotas, the Commission must fix the date by which catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated.(3) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of blue whiting in the waters of ICES Vb (Faeroese waters) by vessels flying the flag of a Member State or registered in a Member State, with the exception of Denmark and the United Kingdom, have exhausted their quota,. Catches of blue whiting in the waters of the ICES Vb (Faeroese waters) by vessels flying the flag of a Member State or registered in a Member State, with the exception of Denmark and the United Kingdom, are hereby deemed to have exhausted their quota for 2003.Fishing for blue whiting in the waters of the ICES Vb (Faeroese waters) by vessels flying the flag of a Member State or registered in a Member State, with the exception of Denmark and the United Kingdom, is hereby prohibited, as are the retention on board, transhipment and landing of this stock caught by the above vessels after the date of entry into force of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 May 2003.For the CommissionJรถrgen HolmquistDirector-General for Fisheries(1) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5.(3) OJ L 356, 31.12.2002, p. 12. +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;Denmark;Kingdom of Denmark;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +32408,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 746/2006 of 17 May 2006 on import licences in respect of beef and veal products originating in Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Namibia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (1),Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2286/2002 of 10 December 2002 on the arrangements applicable to agricultural products and goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP States) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1706/98 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2247/2003 of 19 December 2003 laying down detailed rules for the application in the beef and veal sector of Council Regulation (EC) No 2286/2002 on the arrangements applicable to agricultural products and certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP States) (3), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 2247/2003 provides for the possibility of issuing import licences for beef and veal products originating in Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Namibia. However, imports must take place within the limits of the quantities specified for each of these exporting non-member countries.(2) The applications for import licences submitted between 1 to 10 May 2006, expressed in terms of boned meat, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2247/2003, do not exceed, in respect of products originating from Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Namibia, the quantities available from those States. It is therefore possible to issue import licences in respect of the quantities applied for.(3) The quantities in respect of which licences may be applied for from 1 June 2006 should be fixed within the scope of the total quantity of 52 100 t.(4) This Regulation is without prejudice to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries (4),. The following Member States shall issue on 21 May 2006 import licences for beef and veal products, expressed as boned meat, originating in certain African, Caribbean and Pacific States, in respect of the following quantities and countries of origin:Germany:— 57 t originating in Botswana,— 121 t originating in Namibia;United Kingdom:— 600 t originating in Namibia. Licence applications may be submitted, pursuant to Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2247/2003, during the first 10 days of May 2006 for the following quantities of boned beef and veal:Botswana: 17 729 t,Kenya: 142 t,Madagascar: 7 579 t,Swaziland: 3 363 t,Zimbabwe: 9 100 t,Namibia: 10 679 t. This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 May 2006.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 May 2006.For the CommissionJ. L. DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1899/2004 (OJ L 328, 30.10.2004, p. 67).(2)  OJ L 348, 21.12.2002, p. 5.(3)  OJ L 333, 20.12.2003, p. 37. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1118/2004 (OJ L 217, 17.6.2004, p. 10).(4)  OJ L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 807/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 36). +",Kenya;Republic of Kenya;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;Madagascar;Malagasy Republic;Republic of Madagascar;Namibia;Republic of Namibia;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Swaziland;Kingdom of Swaziland;beef;boned meat;Botswana;Republic of Botswana,21 +13392,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2947/94 of 2 December 1994 fixing the single reduction coefficient for the determination of the quantity of bananas to be allocated to each operator in Categories A and B from the tariff quota for 1995. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as amended by Comission Regulation (EC) No 3518/93 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 (3), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2444/94 (4), lays down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community;Whereas, pursuant to Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93, the tariff quota for imports of third-country bananas and non-traditional ACP bananas is 1 330 000 tonnes for Category A operators and 600 000 tonnes for Category B operators;Whereas, pursuant to Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, the competent authorities of the Member States, after making the relevant verifications and checks, must establish the reference quantities for Category A and Category B operators for the period 1991-93; whereas, pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 19 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 and Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, the competent authorities must establish the quantity to be allocated to each operator in the abovementioned categories for 1995;Whereas, the total of the reference quantities thus calculated is 2 642 484 tonnes for Category A operators and 1 395 324 tonnes for Category B operators; whereas, therefore, Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 should be applied to ensure compliance with the tariff quota opened for 1995 and the single reduction coefficient to be applied to the reference quantity of operators in each of the abovementioned categories to determine the quantity to be allocated to each of those operators for 1995 should be fixed;Whereas the notifications made by the Member States pursuant to Article 5 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 concerning the total reference quantities allocated to operators registered with them and of the quantities of bananas marketed in respect of each activity by those operators reveal that the same quantities marketed in respect of the same activity have been counted twice for different operators in several Member States; and an incorrect application of the criteria for determining the activities giving right to an allocation from the tariff quota;Whereas the use of the abovementioned figures as notified by certain Member States would lead, to the determination, pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, of an excessively high single reduction coefficient to the disadvantage of certain operators;Whereas, given the impossibility of assessing the quantities counted twice with sufficient accuracy and that the reference quantities are based on an incorrect application of the rules, the reduction coefficients should be determined on a provisional basis (on the basis of the notifications already received from the Member States); whereas definitive reference quantities for operators for 1995 cannot be determined using those coefficients; whereas those quantities can only be laid down after further checks have been made by the Member States in cooperation with the Commission;Whereas, in order to meet the deadlines, this measure should enter into force on the day of its publication;Whereas Management Committee for Bananas has not issued an opinion within the time limit laid down by its chairman,. The provisional quantity to be allocated to each operator in Categories A and B for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1995 within the tariff quota referred to in Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 shall be calculated by applying to the operator's reference quantity, determined in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, the following single reduction coefficients:- for each Category A operator: 0,503314,- for each Category B operator: 0,430008. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.The provisions of this Regulation shall apply without prejudice to any corrections made subsequent to amendments to notifications made by the Member States.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 December 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 320, 22. 12. 1993, p. 15.(3) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) OJ No L 261, 11. 10. 1994, p. 3. +",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;third country;ratio;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;ACP countries,21 +34560,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1048/2007 of 11 September 2007 establishing a prohibition of fishing for bluefin tuna in the Atlantic Ocean, east of longitude 45° W, and the Mediterranean by vessels flying the flag of France. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 41/2007 of 21 December 2006 fixing for 2007 the fishing opportunities and associated fishing conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3).(2) According to Article 21(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 France has the obligation to provisionally prohibit, as from the date on which its quota in question is deemed to be exhausted, the fishing for that stock, the retention on board, the transhipment and the landing of fish taken after that date.(3) On 21 July 2007 France closed the fishery for bluefin tuna in the Atlantic Ocean, east of longitude 45° W, and the Mediterranean only for vessels registered in a port in the Mediterranean on 1 January 2007.(4) France closed the fishery for bluefin tuna according to Article 21(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 as from 27 August 2007,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2007 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 September 2007.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 865/2007 (OJ L 192, 24.7.2007, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11), as corrected by OJ L 36, 8.2.2007, p. 6.(3)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2007, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 898/2007 (OJ L 196, 28.7.2007, p. 22).ANNEXNo 23Member State FranceStock BFT/AE045WSpecies Bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)Zone Atlantic Ocean, east of longitude 45° W, and the MediterraneanDate 27.8.2007 +",France;French Republic;Mediterranean Sea;Mediterranean;Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +2718,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 538/2000 of 13 March 2000 amending Regulation (EC) No 1599/97 laying down detailed rules for the application of the system of minimum import prices for certain soft fruits originating in Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Estonia and Lithuania and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 1226/92 and (EC) No 2479/96. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 1999/790/EC of 18 May 1998 on the conclusion of a Protocol adjusting trade aspects of the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Latvia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union and the outcome of the Uruguay Round negotiations on agriculture, including improvements to the existing preferential arrangements(1), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Detailed rules should be laid down for the application of the system of minimum import prices for certain soft fruits originating in Latvia and intended for processing as provided for in the above Protocol which enters into force on 1 March 2000(2). The system is identical to that for certain soft fruits originating in Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Estonia and Lithuania, the detailed rules for the application of which are laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1599/97(3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2371/1999(4). For the purpose of simplification, the detailed rules for the application of the above import arrangements should be included in the same Regulation and to that end the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1599/97 should be extended to cover products originating in Latvia.(2) These import arrangements replace those provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 1926/96(5). As a result, Commission Regulation (EC) No 2479/96(6) laying down detailed rules for the application of the minimum import price system for certain soft fruit originating in Latvia and fixing the minimum import prices, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2371/1999, should be repealed.(3) Communication by the Member States of the information on imports from Latvia laid down in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1599/97 replaces that laid down in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1226/92 of 13 May 1992 on communication by the Member States to the Commission of information on imports of certain products processed from fruit and vegetables(7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2480/96(8). Regulation (EEC) No 1226/92 should therefore be repealed.(4) The adjusting Protocols come into force on 1 March 2000 so this Regulation should be made to apply from that date.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Regulation (EC) No 1599/97 is amended as follows:(1) The title is replaced by the following:""Commission Regulation (EC) No 1599/97 of 28 July 1997 laying down detailed rules for the application of the system of minimum import prices for certain soft fruits originating in Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania"".(2) Article 5(4) is deleted.(3) The Annex is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. Regulations (EEC) No 1226/92 and (EC) No 2479/96 are repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 March 2000.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 March 2000.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 317, 10.12.1999, p. 1.(2) OJ L 29, 4.2.2000, p. 29.(3) OJ L 216, 8.8.1997, p. 63.(4) OJ L 286, 9.11.1999, p. 8.(5) OJ L 254, 8.10.1996, p. 1.(6) OJ L 335, 24.12.1996, p. 25.(7) OJ L 128, 14.5.1992, p. 18.(8) OJ L 335, 24.12.1996, p. 28.ANNEX""ANNEXMinimum import prices>TABLE>"" +",import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;import price;entry price;minimum price;floor price;soft fruit;bilberry;blackberry;blackcurrant;cranberry;currant;gooseberry;mulberry;raspberry;strawberry;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,21 +351,"Council Directive 73/131/EEC of 15 May 1973 on the guidance premium provided for in Article 10 of the Directive of 17 April 1972 on the modernization of farms. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community;Having regard to the Council Directive of 17 April 1972 (1) on the modernization of farms, and in particular Article 10 thereof;Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;Whereas according to the abovementioned Directive, where it is provided in the development plan that the farm will concentrate on the production of beef and veal or mutton and lamb, the incentives laid down in Article 8 of that Directive are to be supplemented by a guidance premium;Whereas in view of the present structure of farms suitable for modernization in accordance with the said Directive by concentrating on the production of beef and veal or mutton and lamb, the guidance premium should be calculated per hectare of land required for such meat production, taking into account the change which the premium is to effect;. The guidance premium referred to in Article 10 of the Council Directive of 17 April 1972 on the modernization of farms shall he calculated per hectare of farm land required for the production of beef and veal or mutton and lamb on a farm, the development plan for which provides that at its term the share of earnings from cattle and sheep sales shall exceed 50 % of earnings from all farm sales.The amount of this premium shall be: - 45 u.a. per hectare within a ceiling of 4 000 u.a. per farm in the first year,- 30 u.a. per hectare within a ceiling of 3 000 u.a. per farm in the second year,- 15 u.a. per hectare within a ceiling of 1 500 u.a. per farm in the third year. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 May 1973.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. LAVENS (1)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 1. +",farm modernisation;farm development;farm modernization;modernisation of agricultural structures;modernisation of farming;agricultural guidance;production premium;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;agricultural production;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;modernisation aid;modernisation grant;modernization aid,21 +22591,"2002/21/EC: Commission Decision of 11 January 2002 amending Decision 97/20/EC establishing the list of third countries fulfilling the equivalence conditions for the production and placing on the market of bivalve molluscs, echinoderms, tunicates and marine gastropods, to include Uruguay (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 4984). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/492/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the health conditions for the production and the placing on the market of live bivalve molluscs(1), as last amended by Council Directive 97/79/EC(2), and in particular Article 9(3)(a) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 97/20/EC(3), as last amended by Decision 2001/675/EC(4), establishes the list of third countries from which imports of bivalve molluscs, echinoderms, tunicates and marine gastropods in whatever form are authorised for human consumption. Part I of the Annex lists the names of the countries and territories covered by a specific Decision under Directive 91/492/EEC and part II names those qualifying under Article 2(2) of Council Decision 95/408/EC(5), as last amended by Decision 2001/4/EC(6).(2) Commission Decision 2002/19/EC(7) lays down special conditions for the import of bivalve molluscs, echinoderms, tunicates and marine gastropods originating in Uruguay, therefore Decision 97/20/EC should be amended to include Uruguay in part I of the list.(3) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Annex to Decision 97/20/EC is replaced by the Annex to the present Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 January 2002.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 1.(2) OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 31.(3) OJ L 6, 10.1.1997, p. 46.(4) OJ L 236, 5.9.2001, p. 16.(5) OJ L 243, 11.10.1995, p. 17.(6) OJ L 2, 5.1.2001, p. 21.(7) See page 73 of this Official Journal.ANNEXList of third countries from which imports of bivalve molluscs, echinoderms, tunicates and marine gastropods in whatever form for human consumption are authorisedI. Third countries which have been the subject of a specific decision based on Directive 91/492/EEC:AU AUSTRALIACL CHILEJM JAMAICA (only for marine gastropods)KR SOUTH KOREAMA MOROCCOPE PERUTH THAILANDTN TUNISIATR TURKEYUY URUGUAYVN SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM.II. Third countries, which may be the subject of a provisional decision, based on Decision 95/408/EC:CA CANADAGL GREENLANDNZ NEW ZEALANDUS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;import;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;mollusc;cephalopod;shellfish;squid;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Uruguay;Eastern Republic of Uruguay;Oriental Republic of Uruguay,21 +41104,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 240/2012 of 19 March 2012 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of March 2012 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 of 14 May 2007 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas in the poultrymeat sector (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products.(2) The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of March 2012 for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2012 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged under Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2012 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 20 March 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 March 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 125, 15.5.2007, p. 9.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.4.2012-30.6.2012P1 09.4067 3,335053P3 09.4069 0,378598 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +20569,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2808/2000 of 21 December 2000 opening Community tariff quotas for 2001 for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 01041030, 01041080, 01042010, 01042090 and 0204 and derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 as regards the import and export of products in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) 3066/95 of 22 December 1995 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreements to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2435/98(2), and in particular Article 8 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3492/93 of 13 December 1993 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part(3), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1349/2000 of 19 June 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with Estonia(4), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2677/2000(5), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1727/2000 of 31 July 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with Hungary(6), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2000 of 18 September 2000 introducing exceptional trade measures for countries and territories participating in or linked to the European Union's Stabilisation and Association process, amending Regulation (EC) No 2820/98, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1763/1999 and (EC) No 6/2000(7), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2563/2000(8),Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2290/2000 of 9 October 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with Bulgaria(9), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2433/2000 of 17 October 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with the Czech Republic(10), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2434/2000 of 17 October 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with the Slovak Republic(11), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2435/2000 of 17 October 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with Romania(12), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2341/2000 of 17 October 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with Latvia(13), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2766/2000 of 14 December 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with Lithuania(14), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex A(b) of Regulations (EC) No 1349/2000, (EC) No 1727/2000, (EC) No 2290/2000, (EC) No 2433/2000, (EC) No 2434/2000, (EC) No 2435/2000, (EC) No 2341/2000 and (EC) No 2766/2000 lays down the quantities of certain agricultural products that may be imported with a total exemption from customs duty subject to tariff quotas, ceilings or reference quantities from 1 July 2000.(2) The tariff quotas have to be opened for 2001 by the Commission and be managed according to the rules laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1439/95(15), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2534/2000(16).(3) A carcase-weight equivalent needs to be fixed in order to ensure a proper functioning of the tariff quotas. Furthermore, certain tariff quotas provide the option of importing either the live animals or their meat. A conversion factor is therefore required.(4) As the imports are managed on a calendar year basis, the quantities foreseen for 2001 are the sum of half of the quantity for the period 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2001 and half of the quantity for the period 1 July 2001 to 30 June 2002.(5) Accordingly it is necessary to prepare this Regulation establishing Community tariff quotas for 2001 for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 10, 0104 20 90 and 0204 and derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89(17), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1589/96(18), as regards the import and export of products in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector.(6) Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 2007/2000 establishes access to the Community without quantitative restrictions for products originating in the Republics of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Therefore it is also necessary to take account of these concessions.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sheepmeat and Goatmeat,. This Regulation opens Community tariff quotas for the sheepmeat and goatmeat sectors and provides for certain derogations from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 for the period 1 January to 31 December 2001. The customs duties applicable to imports into the Community of sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 90 and 0204 originating in the countries indicated in the Annexes and of live pure-bred breeding goats falling within CN code 0104 20 10 for Poland, shall be suspended or reduced during the periods, at the levels and within the limits of the tariff quotas laid down in this Regulation. 1. The quantities of meat, expressed in carcase-weight equivalent, falling within CN code 0204 for which the customs duty, applicable to imports originating in specific supplying countries, is suspended for the period between 1 January and 31 December 2001, shall be those laid down in Part 1 of the Annex.2. The quantities of live animals and meat expressed as carcase-weight equivalent, falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 90 and 0204 and, in addition, for Poland, falling within CN code 0104 20 10, for which the customs duty, applicable to imports originating in specific supplying countries, is reduced to zero for the period between 1 January and 31 December 2001, shall be those laid down in Part 2 of the Annex.3. The quantities of live animals, expressed in live weight, falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, and 0104 20 90 for which the customs duty, applicable to imports, is reduced to 10 % ad valorem for the period between 1 January and 31 December 2001, shall be those laid down in Part 3 of the Annex.4. The quantities of meat, expressed in carcase-weight equivalent, falling within CN code 0204 for which the customs duty, applicable to imports, is suspended for the period between 1 January and 31 December 2001, shall be those laid down in Part 4 of the Annex. 1. The tariff quotas provided for in Article 3(1) and (2) shall be managed in accordance with the rules laid down in Title IIA of Regulation (EC) No 1439/95.2. The tariff quotas provided for in Article 3(3) and (4) shall be managed in accordance with the rules laid down in Title IIB of Regulation (EC) No 1439/95. 1. The term ""carcase-weight equivalent"" referred to in Article 3 shall be taken to mean the weight of bone-in meat presented as such, and also boned meat converted by a coefficient into bone-in weight. For this purpose 55 kg of boned mutton or goatmeat other than kid corresponds to 100 kg of bone-in mutton or goatmeat other than kid and 60 kg of boned lamb or kid corresponds to 100 kg of bone-in lamb or kid.2. Where the option is available under the Association Agreements between the Community and certain supplier countries, of allowing imports in the form of live animals or as meat, 100 kg of live animals shall be considered to be equivalent to 47 kg of meat. By way of derogation from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95, Title IIA shall apply mutatis mutandis in respect of the import of products falling within CN code 0104 20 10 for Poland. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January to 31 December 2001.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 328, 30.12.1995, p. 31.(2) OJ L 303, 13.11.1998, p. 1.(3) OJ L 319, 21.12.1993, p. 4.(4) OJ L 155, 28.6.2000, p. 1.(5) OJ L 308, 8.12.2000, p. 7.(6) OJ L 198, 4.8.2000, p. 6.(7) OJ L 240, 23.9.2000, p. 1.(8) OJ L 295, 23.11.2000, p. 1.(9) OJ L 262, 17.10.2000, p. 1.(10) OJ L 280, 4.11.2000, p. 1.(11) OJ L 280, 4.11.2000, p. 9.(12) OJ L 280, 4.11.2000, p. 17.(13) OJ L 271, 24.10.2000, p. 7.(14) OJ L 321, 19.12.2000, p. 8.(15) OJ L 143, 27.6.1995, p. 7.(16) OJ L 291, 18.11.2000, p. 6.(17) OJ L 289, 7.10.1989, p. 1.(18) OJ L 206, 16.8.1996, p. 25.ANNEXPART 1 - QUANTITIES FOR 2001 REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3(1)Order No 09.4033Sheepmeat and goatmeat (tonnes carcase weight equivalent) at zero duty>TABLE>PART 2 - QUANTITIES FOR 2001 REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3(2)Order No 09.4575Sheep and goats, live animals and/or meat (tonnes carcase weight equivalent) at zero duty>TABLE>PART 3 - QUANTITIES FOR 2001 REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3(3)Order No 09.4036Live sheep and goats (tonnes live weight) at duty rate 10 %>TABLE>PART 4 - QUANTITIES FOR 2001 REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3(4)Order No 09.4037Sheepmeat and goatmeat (tonnes carcase weight equivalent) at zero duty>TABLE> +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;goatmeat;sheepmeat;lamb meat;mutton;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +15270,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 272/96 of 13 February 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 1430/95 setting export refunds on products processed from fruit and vegetables other than those granted for added sugar. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2314/95 (2), and in particular Articles 13 (8) and 14 (5) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1430/95 (3) fixes the quantities eligible for export licences, other than those applied for in the context of food aid;Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1429/95 of 23 June 1995 on implementing rules for export refunds on products processed from fruit and vegetables other than those granted for added sugars (4) sets up the components for establishing the quantities on which export refunds may be paid; whereas, for reasons of transparency, the updated situation concerning those quantities should be brought to the attention of the operators;Whereas in the light of the international trade situation the quantities and rates of refund should be provisionally adjusted for the coming period;Whereas the dates for the submission of applications for each allocation period should be specified;Whereas the Management Committee for Products Processed Fruit and Vegetables has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1430/95 is hereby replaced by the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 February 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 233, 30. 9. 1995, p. 69.(3) OJ No L 141, 23. 6. 1995, p. 32.(4) OJ No L 141, 23. 6. 1995, p. 28.ANNEX>TABLE> +",fruit juice;fruit juice concentrate;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund,21 +39665,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 169/2011 of 23 February 2011 concerning the authorisation of diclazuril as a feed additive for guinea fowls (holder of authorisation Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.) Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation.(2) In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 an application was submitted for the authorisation of diclazuril. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(3) The application concerns the authorisation of a new use of diclazuril as a feed additive for guinea fowls, to be classified in the additive category ‘coccidiostats and histomonostats’.(4) The use of diclazuril was authorised for 10 years in accordance with Council Directive 70/524/EEC (2) as a feed additive for use in chickens reared for laying up to 16 weeks and turkeys up to 12 weeks by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2430/1999 (3). The use for chickens for fattening was authorised for 10 years by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1118/2010 (4).(5) New data were submitted in support of the application for the authorisation of diclazuril for guinea fowls. The European Food Safety Authority (the Authority) concluded in its opinion of 5 October 2010 (5) that, under the proposed conditions of use, diclazuril does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment and that its use controls coccidiosis in guinea fowls. It considers that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring to control the possible development of bacterial and/or Eimeria spp resistances. The Authority also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Community Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(6) The assessment of diclazuril shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of this preparation should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘coccidiostats and histomonostats’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 February 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29.(2)  OJ L 270, 14.12.1970, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 296, 17.11.1999, p. 3.(4)  OJ L 317, 3.12.2010, p. 5.(5)  EFSA Journal 2010; 8(10):1866.ANNEXIdentification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisation Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) in the relevant foodstuffs of animal originmg of active substance/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %Coccidiostats and histomonostatsAdditive compositionCharacterisation of the active substanceAnalytical method (1)For determination of diclazuril in feed: reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) using Ultraviolet detection at 280 nm (Regulation (EC) No 152/2009)For determination of diclazuril in poultry tissues: HPLC coupled to triple quadrupole mass spectrometer (MS/MS) using one precursor ion and two product ions1. The additive shall be incorporated in compound feed in form of a premixture.2. Diclazuril shall not be mixed with other coccidiostats.3. For safety: breathing protection, glasses and gloves shall be used during handling.4. The holder of the authorisation shall carry out a post-market monitoring programme on the resistance to bacteria and Eimeria spp.(1)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Community Reference Laboratory: www.irmm.jrc.be/crl-feed-additives +",veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;health risk;danger of sickness;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;veterinary drug;veterinary medicines;livestock farming;animal husbandry;stockrearing,21 +11754,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2023/93 of 26 July 1993 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2175/92 laying down detailed rules for the application of the specific measures for the supply of processed fruit and vegetables to the Canary Islands in particular to determine the forecast supply balance for the period 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Canary Islands with regard to certain agricultural products (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3714/92 (2), and in particular Article 3 (4) thereof,Whereas the quantities of products eligible for the specific supply arrangements are determined by means of periodic forecast balances which may be revised according to the essential requirements of the market taking into account local production and traditional trade flows; whereas, in order to guarantee that these requirements are met in terms of quantity, price and quality and to ensure that the proportion of products supplied from the Community is preserved, the aid to be granted to products originating in the rest of the Community is fixed under conditions equivalent for the end-user to the advantage resulting from exemption from import duties for imported products originating in third countries;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2175/92 (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1432/93 (4), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the specific measures for the supply of processed fruit and vegetables to the Canary Islands, in particular the amount of the securities to be lodged for the issue of licences and certificates, the term of validity of the licences and certificates and the forecast balance fixing the quantities eligible for the specific supply arrangements for the period from 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993;Whereas valuation of the requirements of the Canary Islands market for the period from 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994 has led to the establishment of a forecast supply balance for the Canary Islands for the products concerned in the processed fruit and vegetables sector comprising the same quantities as were definitively fixed for the preceding period;Whereas examination of the operation of the licence and certificate arrangements during the period July 1992 to June 1993 has led to the conclusion that the term of validity of the licences and certificates should be extended and the amount of the security should be substantially reduced;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Regulation (EEC) No 2175/92 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 2 is replaced by the following:'Article 2For the purposes of applying Article 3 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92, the aid for products and quantities covered by the forecast supply balance shall be as set out in Annex II. These amounts shall be fixed in such a way that the proportion of products supplied from the Community is preserved, taking account of traditional trade flows.';2. point (b) of Article 5 (1) is replaced by the following:'(b) before expiry of the time limit laid down for the submission of certificate or licence applications, proof has been provided that the party concerned has lodged a security of ECU 5 per 100 kg.',3. Article 6 is replaced by the following:'Article 6The term of validity of certificates and licences shall expire on the last day of the third month following that of their issue.';4. Annex I is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 1993.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 13.(2) OJ No L 378, 23. 12. 1992, p. 23.(3) OJ No L 217, 31. 7. 1992, p. 67.(4) OJ No L 140, 11. 6. 1993, p. 29.ANNEX'ANNEX IForecast supply balance covering processed fruit and vegetable products for the Canary Islands over the period 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994/* Tables: see OJ */ +",supply;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;Canary Islands;Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands,21 +15842,"Council Regulation (EC) No 2315/96 of 25 November 1996 establishing, pursuant to Article 1 (7) of Regulation (EEC) 3030/93, the list of textiles and clothing products to be integrated into GATT 1994 on 1 January 1998 and amending Annex X to Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 and Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 3285/94. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community and, in particular, Article 113 thereof,Having regard to Article 1 (7) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 of 12 October 1993 on common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries (1),Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the European Community has concluded the Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization (hereinafter referred to as the WTO) (2), to which is attached the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (hereinafter referred to as the ATC);Whereas, under Article 2 (8) (a) and (11) of the ATC, the Community is obliged, on the one hand, to integrate on 1 January 1998 products which in 1990 accounted for not less than 17 % of the total volume of 1990 imports into the Community of all textiles and clothing products covered by the ATC into the normal GATT rules and disciplines and, on the other hand, to notify the list of such products to the Textiles Monitoring Body of the WTO before 1 January 1997;Whereas, in selecting the products to be integrated, the Council has been guided by a number of factors, including the sensitivity of the product for the Community industry and its regional components particularly in terms of economic competitiveness and the employment situation, the effectiveness of any quantitative restrictions on the product, the ability of Community industry to adjust to increased competition in products which currently are subject to a quantitative restriction with one or more supplier country, the desire to encourage industrial adjustment at an acceptable pace throughout the ten year transition period, the impact on consumers, the impact on third countries and the opportunity to simplify the Community import regime for textile and clothing products;Whereas account has been taken in this respect of the submissions received from interested parties who responded to the Commission's invitation for such submissions published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (3);Whereas the list of products contained in Annex X to Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 has to be amended to exclude the products to be integrated on 1 January 1998;Whereas the list of textiles and clothing products which are governed by the normal GATT rules and disciplines, contained in Annex II to Council Regulation (EC) No 3285/94 of 22 December 1994 on the common rules for imports and repealing Regulation (EC) No 518/94 (4) has to be amended to include, as from 1 January 1998, the products to be integrated under the normal rules of GATT,. 1. The products to be integrated under the normal rules of GATT, as from 1 January 1998, are listed in Annex I to this Regulation.2. Annex X to Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 is hereby replaced by the Annex in Annex II to this Regulation, as from 1 January 1998.3. Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 3285/94 is hereby replaced by the Annex in Annex III to this Regulation, as from 1 January 1998. This Regulation shall enter into force on the first day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 November 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentD. SPRING(1) OJ No L 275, 8. 11. 1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 941/96 (OJ No L 128, 29. 5. 1996, p. 15).(2) OJ No L 336, 23. 12. 1994, p. 3.(3) OJ No C 81, 19. 3. 1996, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 53. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 139/96 (OJ No L 21, 27. 1. 1996, p. 7).ANNEX IList of textiles and clothing products to be integrated into the normal GATT 1994 rules (second stage)>TABLE>ANNEX II'ANNEX XList of textiles and clothing products not yet integrated into normal GATT 1994 rules>TABLE>ANNEX III'ANNEX IIList of textiles and clothing products integrated into the normal GATT 1994 rules>TABLE> +",GATT;General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;clothing;article of clothing;ready-made clothing;work clothes;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,21 +2068,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2141/96 of 7 November 1996 concerning the examination of an application for the transfer of a marketing authorization for a medicinal product falling within the scope of Council Regulation (EC) No 2309/93. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2309/93 of 22 July 1993 laying down Community procedures for the authorization and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (1), and in particular Articles 15 (4) and 37 (4) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 542/95 of 10 March 1995 concerning the examination of variations to the terms of a marketing authorization falling within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2309/93 (2) applies if the name and/or address of the holder of the marketing authorization changes but the holder of the said authorization remains the same;Whereas appropriate provisions must therefore be adopted for the examination of an application for the transfer of a marketing authorization for a medicinal product granted in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 2309/93 where the new holder of the authorization is not the previous holder;Whereas it is necessary in particular to institute an administrative procedure to enable the marketing authorization decision to be quickly amended in that event, provided that the transfer application submitted is valid and the conditions relating to it have been fulfilled;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Medicinal Products for Human Use and the Standing Committee on Veterinary Medicinal Products,. This Regulation lays down the procedure for the examination of applications for the transfer of a marketing authorization granted in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2309/93, except for the situations covered by point 3 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 542/95.Definition For the purposes of this Regulation, 'transfer of a marketing authorization` means the procedure of changing the addressee (hereinafter referred to as 'the holder`) of the marketing authorization decision adopted pursuant to Article 10 (1) and (2) or Article 32 (1) and (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2309/93, the new holder not being the previous holder.Administrative procedure 1. To obtain a transfer of a marketing authorization, the holder of this authorization shall submit an application to the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (hereinafter referred to as 'the Agency`), accompanied by the documents mentioned in the Annex to this Regulation.2. Such an application shall only concern the transfer of one marketing authorization and shall be accompanied by the relevant fee provided for by Council Regulation (EC) No 297/95 on fees payable to the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (3). The Agency shall submit, within 30 days following receipt of an application within the meaning of Article 3 (2), an opinion concerning this application to the holder of the marketing authorization, to the person to whom the transfer shall be granted and to the Commission. The Agency's opinion referred to in Article 4 can only be unfavourable if the documents submitted in support of the application are incomplete or if it appears that the person to whom the transfer shall be granted is not established within the Community. In the case of a favourable opinion and without prejudice to the application of other provisions of Community law, the Commission shall immediately amend the decision taken in accordance with Articles 10 or 32 of Regulation (EEC) No 2309/93.General and final provisions 1. The transfer of the marketing authorization shall be authorized from the date of notification of the amendment of the Commission decision referred to in Article 6 (2).2. The date on which the transfer actually takes place shall be set by the Agency by mutual agreement with the holder of the marketing authorization and the person to whom the transfer is to be granted. The Agency shall immediately inform the Commission of this date.3. The transfer of a marketing authorization shall not affect any of the time limits provided for in Articles 13 and 35 of Regulation (EC) No 2309/93. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 November 1996.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 214, 24. 8. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 55, 11. 3. 1995, p. 15.(3) OJ No L 35, 15. 2. 1995, p. 1.ANNEXDocuments to be submitted to the Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products pursuant to Article 3 (1)The documents mentioned in points 1 to 4 must be authenticated by the signature of the holder of the marketing authorization and by that of the person to whom the transfer is to be granted.1. The name of the medicinal product concerned by the authorization transfer, the authorization number(s) and the date(s) on which the authorization(s) was(were) granted.2. The identification (name and address) of the holder of the marketing authorization to be transferred and the identification (name and address) of the person to whom the transfer is to be granted.3. A document certifying that the complete and up-to-date file concerning the medicinal product or a copy of this file has been made available to or has been transferred to the person to whom the transfer is to be granted.4. Without prejudice to the final decision, a document stating the date on which the person to whom the transfer is to be granted can actually take over all responsibilities, of the holder of the marketing authorization for the medicinal product concerned, from the previous holder.5. The person to whom the transfer is to be granted shall provide documents showing his capacity to perform all the responsibilities required of a marketing authorisation holder under Community pharmaceutical legislation, in particular:- a document identifying the qualified person within the meaning of Article 21 or Article 43 of Regulation (EEC) No 2309/93, together with a curriculum vitae and the address, telephone and fax number,- as far as the medicinal products for human use are concerned, a document describing the scientific service in charge of information about the medicinal product within the meaning of Article 13 of Council Directive 92/28/EEC (1) including the address, the telephone and fax number.6. The summary of the product's characteristics, the mock-ups of the outer and primary packaging as well as the leaflet bearing insert the name of the person to whom the transfer is to be granted.(1) OJ No L 113, 30. 4. 1992, p. 13. +",marketing standard;grading;payment;terms of payment;medicament;medication;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;European Medicines Agency;EMA;European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,21 +13793,"95/407/EC: Commission Decision of 6 October 1995 adopting the forecast supply balance for banana production, consumption, imports and exports for the Community for 1995. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2) and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Article 16 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 provides for a forecast supply balance to be drawn up each year on the basis of a number of market parameters; whereas the main purpose of the supply balance is to establish the outlook for Community production and consumption and the forecast for imports of traditional ACP bananas, and hence the supply requirements for the Community market and the requisite tariff quota;Wheras the supply balance should in accordance with Article 16 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93, take account of the impact of tropical storm Debbie, which seriously affected production in Martinique, Guadeloupe and certain ACP States up to July 1995, and the effects of storms Iris, Luis and Marilyn which struck the region during August and September 1995;Whereas the supply balance also includes an additional quantity of 353 000 tonnes fixed as part of the transitional measures for the supply of bananas to the Austrian, Finnish and Swedish markets as a result of the accession of those three countries;Whereas the Management Committee for bananas has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. The forecast supply balance for banana production, consumption, imports and exports for the Community for 1995 shall be as shown in the Annex hereto. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 October 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the CommissionANNEX>TABLE> +",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;EU production;Community production;European Union production;trade volume;supply balance sheet;ACP countries,21 +13047,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1490/94 of 28 June 1994 adjusting the combined nomenclature codes of certain products listed according to the terms of Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 234/79 of 5 February 1979 on the procedure for adjusting the Common Customs Tariff nomenclature used for agricultural products (1), amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3209/89 (2), and in particular Article 2 (1) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2505/92 of 14 July 1992 amending Annexes I and II to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (3), contains the combined nomenclature in force on 1 January 1993;Whereas, since 1 January 1993, certain products listed in Article 1 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 549/94 (5), are designated by specific codes; whereas such codes should accordingly be specified in the aforementioned Article;Whereas this Regulation should apply from the date of entry into force of Regulation (EEC) No 2505/92;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Article 1 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 is hereby amended as follows:The following indent under heading ex 2001:'- Vine leaves, hop shoots, palm hearts and other similar edible parts of plants, and olives falling within subheading 2001 90 65',is replaced by the following:'- Palm hearts falling within subheading 2001 90 60,- Olives falling within subheading 2001 90 65,- Vine leaves, hop shoots and other similar edible parts of plants falling within subheading 2001 90 95'. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1993.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 June 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 34, 9. 2. 1979, p. 2.(2) OJ No L 312, 27. 10. 1989, p. 5.(3) OJ No L 267, 14. 9. 1992, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 69, 12. 3. 1994, p. 5. +",agricultural product nomenclature;nomenclature of agricultural products;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp,21 +2667,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2451/2000 of 7 November 2000 amending Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000 laying down certain detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine and establishing a Community code of oenological practices and processes, as regards Annex XIV. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine(1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000(2), and in particular Articles 43 and 46 thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex V(C)(4) to Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 provides that the limits on increases in the alcoholic strength of wine by volume may be raised by up to 1 % in years when weather conditions have been exceptionally unfavourable.(2) Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000 specifies that these unfavourable years and the wine-growing zones, geographical regions and varieties concerned are to be as set out in Annex XIV to that Regulation.(3) Because of the exceptionally adverse weather during 2000, the limits on increases in natural alcoholic strength laid down in Annex V(E) do not permit the production of wine in the wine-growing regions of the United Kingdom for which there would normally be market demand. The United Kingdom should therefore be authorised to augment natural alcoholic strength by up to 4,5 % vol and the year to which this derogation relates, together with the other relevant information, should be included in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000 is hereby supplemented as follows:"">TABLE>"" This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 November 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1.(2) OJ L 194, 31.7.2000, p. 1. +",common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;vinification;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;atmospheric conditions;artificial precipitation;precipitation;rain;sunshine;wind,21 +37638,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1175/2009 of 30 November 2009 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Aglio Bianco Polesano (PDO)). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Italy’s application to register the name ‘Aglio Bianco Polesano’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 November 2009.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 104, 6.5.2009, p. 16.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedITALYAglio Bianco Polesano (PDO) +",Italy;Italian Republic;bulb vegetable;garlic;onion;scallion;shallot;location of production;location of agricultural production;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,21 +37673,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1249/2009 of 17 December 2009 fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported under the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 677/2009. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 144(1) in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported into Portugal from third countries was opened by Commission Regulation (EC) No 677/2009 (2).(2) Under Article 8 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1296/2008 of 18 December 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of tariff quotas for imports of maize and sorghum into Spain and imports of maize into Portugal (3) the Commission, in accordance the procedure laid down in Article 195(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, may decide to fix a maximum reduction in the import duty. In fixing this maximum the criteria provided for in Articles 7 and 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1296/2008 must be taken into account.(3) A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum reduction in the duty.(4) The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair,. For tenders lodged from 4 December 2009 to 17 December 2009 under the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 677/2009, the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported shall be EUR 15,60/t for a total maximum quantity of 31 000 t. This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 December 2009.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 2009.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 196, 28.7.2009, p. 7.(3)  OJ L 340, 19.12.2008, p. 57. +",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;maize;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties,21 +16258,"97/558/EC, Euratom: Commission Decision of 17 July 1997 amending Decision 96/501/Euratom, EC, authorizing Portugal to use statistics for years earlier than the last year but one for the calculation of the VAT own resources base (Only the Portuguese text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 of 29 May 1989 on the definitive uniform arrangements for the collection of own resources accruing from value added tax (1), and in particular Article 13 thereof,Whereas, in the case of Portugal, the Commission on the basis of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 adopted Decision 96/501/Euratom, EC (2) authorizing Portugal to use statistics for years earlier than the last year but one for the 1994, 1995 and 1996 financial years;Whereas, for the purposes of the breakdown by rate provided for in Article 4 (4) of Regulation (Euratom, EEC) No 1553/89 is still unable to use national accounts relating to the last year but one before the financial year for which VAT own resources base is to be calculated since only the national accounts for 1994 are sufficiently detailed to enable the weighted average rate to be calculated for the financial year 1997;Whereas the Advisory Committee on Own Resources has approved the report recording the opinions of its members on this Decision,. For the purposes of the breakdown by rate referred to in Article 4 (4) of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89, Portugal is hereby authorized to use figures obtained from the national accounts relating to 1994 for the 1997 financial year for which the VAT own resources base has to be calculated. This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic.. Done at Brussels, 17 July 1997.For the CommissionErkki LIIKANENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 155, 7. 6. 1989, p. 9.(2) OJ No L 204, 14. 8. 1996, p. 17. +",Portugal;Portuguese Republic;own resources;Community revenue;EC own resources;statistics;statistical abstract;statistical analysis;statistical data;statistical information;statistical monitoring;statistical source;statistical survey;statistical table;national accounts;national account;VAT resource;financial year;budget year;budgetary year;fiscal year,21 +5686,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 348/2013 of 17 April 2013 amending Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (1), and in particular Articles 58 and 131 thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 provides that substances meeting the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1A or 1B), mutagenic (category 1A or 1B) and toxic for reproduction (category 1A or 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (2), substances that are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic, substances that are very persistent and very bioaccumulative, and substances for which there is scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment giving rise to an equivalent level of concern may be subject to authorisation.(2) Trichloroethylene meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) of that Regulation.(3) Chromium trioxide meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1A) and mutagenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) and (b) of that Regulation.(4) Acids generated from chromium trioxide and their oligomers meet the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meet the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) of that Regulation.(5) Sodium dichromate meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B), mutagenic (category 1B) and toxic for reproduction (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a), (b) and (c) of that Regulation.(6) Potassium dichromate meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B), mutagenic (category 1B) and toxic for reproduction (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a), (b) and (c) of that Regulation.(7) Ammonium dichromate meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B), mutagenic (category 1B) and toxic for reproduction (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a), (b) and (c) of that Regulation.(8) Potassium chromate meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) and mutagenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) and (b) of that Regulation.(9) Sodium chromate meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B), mutagenic (category 1B) and toxic for reproduction (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a), (b) and (c) of that Regulation.(10) Those substances have been identified and included in the candidate list in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. They have furthermore been prioritised for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 by the European Chemicals Agency (hereinafter ‘the Agency’) in its recommendation of 20 December 2011 (3) in accordance with Article 58 of that Regulation. It is therefore appropriate to include the substances in that Annex.(11) The cobalt compounds cobalt(II) sulphate, cobalt dichloride, cobalt(II) dinitrate, cobalt(II) carbonate and cobalt(II) diacetate meet the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) and toxic for reproduction (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meet the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) and (c) of that Regulation. They have been identified and included in the candidate list in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.(12) Those cobalt compounds have also been prioritised for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 by the recommendation of the Agency of 20 December 2011 in accordance with Article 58 of that Regulation. However the Commission considers that at least one of the uses of those substances (i.e. surface treatment) poses a risk to human health that is not adequately controlled and needs to be addressed. Therefore, in accordance with Article 69(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the Commission should ask the Agency to prepare a dossier in accordance with the requirements of Annex XV to that Regulation. It is therefore appropriate to postpone the decision on the inclusion of any of these substances in Annex XIV until after the process laid down in Articles 69 to 73 of that Regulation is concluded.(13) The Agency’s recommendation of 20 December 2011 has identified the latest application dates referred to in Article 58(1)(c)(ii) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 for each of the substances listed in the Annex to this Regulation. Those dates have been identified on the basis of the estimated time that would be required to prepare an application for the authorisation, taking into account the information available on the different substances and the information received during the public consultation carried out in accordance with Article 58(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. The Agency’s capacity to handle applications in the time provided for in the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 has also been taken into account.(14) Concerning the seven chromium compounds, the Agency proposed the latest application date to be set at 21 months after entry into force of this Regulation. However, based on a discussion with Member States, a broader appreciation of the significance of the specific structure of the relevant markets and the related supply chains leads to the conclusion that the latest application date should be set at 35 months after entry into force of this Regulation.(15) For each of the substances listed in the Annex to this Regulation the sunset date referred to in Article 58(1)(c)(i) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 should be 18 months after the latest application date referred to in Article 58(1)(c)(ii) of that Regulation.(16) It is appropriate to specify the dates referred to in points (i) and (ii) of Article 58(1)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 in Annex XIV to that Regulation.(17) Article 58(1)(e) in conjunction with Article 58(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 provides for the possibility of exemptions of uses or categories of uses in cases where there is specific Union legislation imposing minimum requirements relating to the protection of human health or the environment that ensures proper control of the risks. In accordance with the information currently available it is not appropriate to set exemptions based on those provisions.(18) On the basis of the information currently available it is not appropriate to set exemptions for product and process orientated research and development.(19) On the basis of the information currently available it is not appropriate to set review periods for certain uses.(20) Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 should therefore be amended accordingly.(21) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established under Article 133 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006,. Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 April 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 353, 31.12.2008, p. 1.(3)  http://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/13640/3rd_a_xiv_recommendation_20dec2011_en.pdfANNEXIn the table in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 the following entries are added:Entry No Substance Intrinsic property(ies) referred to in Article 57 Transitional arrangements Exempted (categories of) uses Review periodsLatest application date (1) Sunset date (2)‘15. Trichloroethylene Carcinogenic 21 October 2014 21 April 2016 — —CarcinogenicMutagenic17. Acids generated from chromium trioxide and their oligomersChromic acidDichromic acidOligomers of chromic acid and dichromic acidCarcinogenicMutagenicToxic for reproductionCarcinogenicMutagenicToxic for reproductionCarcinogenicMutagenicToxic for reproductionCarcinogenicMutagenicCarcinogenicMutagenicToxic for reproduction(1)  Date referred to in Article 58(1)(c)(ii) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.(2)  Date referred to in Article 58(1)(c)(i) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. +",health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;toxic substance;dioxin;harmful substance;toxic discharge;toxic product;toxic waste;toxicity;health risk;danger of sickness;carcinogenic substance;cancerogenic substance;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;reproductive health,21 +21192,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 384/2001 of 26 February 2001 amending Regulation (EC) No 2636/1999 as regards the communication of data on the average price for each group of varieties of raw tobacco. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1336/2000(2), and in particular Article 21 thereof,Whereas:(1) In the interests of sound administration, the Member States should be asked to communicate the data on the average price actually paid by the first processing enterprises, weighted by the quantities delivered per lot of raw tobacco.(2) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Raw Tobacco,. Annex II to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2636/1999(3) is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 February 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 70.(2) OJ L 154, 27.6.2000, p. 2.(3) OJ L 323, 15.12.1999, p. 4.ANNEX""ANNEX II>PIC FILE= ""L_2001057EN.001703.EPS"">"" +",form;tobacco industry;cigar;cigarette;cigarillo;average price;European Commission;CEC;Commission of the European Communities;EC Commission;EU Commission;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;disclosure of information;information disclosure,21 +10842,"93/47/EEC: Commission Decision of 17 December 1992 imposing a fine pursuant to Article 19 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4056/86 (IV/32.447) (Only the French text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4056/86 of 22 December 1986 laying down detailed rules for the application of Articles 85 and 86 of the Treaty to maritime transport (1), and in particular Articles 18 and 19 thereof,Whereas:I. THE FACTS(1) Mediterranean Europe West Africa Conference (Mewac) is a liner conference whose secretariat is at the following address:33, rue Jean-François Leca,F-13002 Marseilles,France.Mewac is a group of shipping companies which provide a liner service between Spain, the Mediterranean coast of France, Italy and the former Yugoslavia, on the one hand, and the coast of West Africa, from the northern border of Mauritania to the southern frontier of Angola, on the other.The companies are:Members:- Black Star Line (BSL),- Cameroon Shipping Lines (Camship),- Compagnie Béninoise de Navigation Maritime (Cobenam),- Compagnie Maritime Zaïroise (CMZ),- Compagnie Sénégalaise de Navigation Maritime (Cosenam),- Garcia Minaur SA,- Ignazio Messina,- Linea Transmare SpA,- Lloyd Triestino,- Mac Lines SA,- Maurel et Prom,- Nigerbras Shipping Line Ltd,- Nigeria America Line (NAL),- Nigerian National Shipping Line Ltd (NNSL),- Société Ivoirienne de Transports Maritimes (Sitram),- Société Ivoirienne de Navigation Maritime (Sivomar),- Navale Delmas,- Société Togolaise de Navigation Maritime (Sotonam),- Splosna Plovba Piran (SPP);Associate members:- Acoa Lines,- Setramar.(2) In 1987, the Commission received a number of complaints pursuant to Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 4056/86 concerning maritime trade between Europe and West and Central Africa, including that falling within the geographical area covered by the activities of Mewac.(3) After carrying out an initial examination of the complaints, the Commission considered that, should the alleged facts set out in the complaints prove to be true, they could:- be incompatible with Article 85 (3) of the EEC Treaty and so prompt the Commission to withdraw the block exemption provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 4056/86 from the liner conference in the sphere of activities in which the facts had been established,- constitute an infringement of Article 86 of the EEC Treaty.In order for it to be able to identify and obtain additional information and any evidence, the Commission considered that an investigation should be carried out at Mewac.In view of the serious nature of the alleged infringements and the risk of evidence disappearing, the Commission considered that a decision was required ordering Mewac to submit to an investigation pursuant to Article 18 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 4056/86.(4) On 26 June 1989 the Commission adopted a decision under Article 18 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 4056/86 ordering Mewac to submit to an investigation in order to enable the Commission to establish:- whether the acts of the conference had resulted or were resulting in the absence or elimination of actual or potential competition, in particular by closing the trade to competition and, notably, whether Mewac or member companies of Mewac had adopted agreements, decisions or concerted practies aimed at sharing all cargo carried on sea routs between Europe and Africa, in breach of Article 85 of the Treaty,- wheter the operation of outsiders was impeded by the behaviour of third countries in trade covered by the activities of Mewac,- wheter Mewac had abused a dominant position within the meaning of Article 86 of the Treaty.The decision included a reference to Article 19 (1) (c) of Regulation (EEC) No 4056/86, which covers cases in which undertakings or associations of undertakings refuse to submit to an investigation ordered by decision issued pursuant to Article 18 (3).(5) On 28 June 1989 at 10.00 a.m., two Commission officials, accompanied by two officials from the Direction Régionale de la Concurrence, presented themselves at the premises occupied by Mewac in Marseilles in order to carry out the investigation ordered by the decision of 26 June.As the Secretary-General of Mewac was away in Paris, he was immediately contacted by telephone. The Commission officials informed him of the purpose of their visit and faxed copies of the Commission decision, their authorization and the explanatory note accompanying the authorization.The Secretary-General of Mewac stated that he was the sole representative of Mewac in Marseilles, did not have a lawyer to represent him in that down and could not, therefore, allow the Commission officials access to any documents until he returned to Marseilles, i.e. on the following day at 8.30 a.m.The Commission officials replied that his answer amounted to a refusal to comply with the Commission decision.The Secretary-General nevertheless confirmed his position by fax.The Commission officials, after informing the Secretary-General of the consequences of such a refusal, proceeded:- to record in the minutes the notification and the refusal to submit to an investigation,- to request the assistance of the French authorities in accordance with Article 18 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 4056/86.The French authorities proposed that, as a precaution, they take appropriate steps to seal the premises of Mewac until the following day. The Secretary-General of Mewac was informed of this and, in the presence of his legal adviser, suggested that the seals be placed by agreement between the parties.(6) This solution was adopted and the investigation started the next day, in the presence of the Secretary-General. Subsequently, the investigation proceeded normally.II. LEGAL ASSESSMENT(7) Article 18 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 4056/86 provides that 'in carrying out the duties assigned to it by this Regulation, the Commission may undertake all necessary investigations into undertakings and associations of undertakings'. Article 18 (3) states that 'undertakings and associations of undertakings shall submit to investigations ordered by decision of the Commission'.Mewac is an associations of undertakings within the meaning of Article 18 of Regulation (EEC) No 4056/86; as such, it is required to submit to all Commission decisions adopted pursuant to Article 18 (3) and, consequently, to allow Commission officials access on arrival to the documents relating to the subject-matter of the investigation, at their request.Naturally the Commission's representatives ar prepared to wait for a lawyer to be present before commencing an inspection, provided that the delay is reasonable and that no documents are removed from the premises or destroyed in the meantime. In the present case, there was no material reason why the Commission decision could not be implemented: hat the Conference so wished, the Commission officials could have been joined either promptly by any legal representative or adviser designated by the Conference or, later in the day, by the Secretary-General himself or his Paris-based lawyer; in the latter case, the Conference could have allowed the Commission officials, with the help of the Conference staff persent at the time, to begin an initial examination of documents relating to the subject-matter of the investigation, on the understanding that the Secretary-General or his representative could, as soon as they arrived, add any appropriate comments.In the circumstances, there are no grounds for claiming that the absence of the Secretary-General from the headquarters of the Conference (four hours and 40 minutes away by train and less by plane) constituted exceptional circumstances preventing the investigation from taking place. Furthermore, in view of the difficulaties experienced by the Secretary-General, the Commission officials sought to assist him by offering to allow him a reasonable period of time to return to Marseilles and to delay the start of the investigation. Even if the Secretary-General had believed the circumstances to be exceptional, he could have invited the Commission officials, also by way of exception, to remain on the Conference's premises after normal business hours.In holding up matters for what was manifestly an unreasonably long period, the Conference effectively refused to submit to an investigation by the Commission on the date fixed, it being understood that it is not for an undertaking ordered by decision to submit to an investigation to decide on the date and time of the investigation.(8) Article 19 (1) (c) of Regulation (EEC) No 4056/86 provides that the Commission may by decision impose on undertakings or associations of undertakings fines of from ECU 100 to 5 000 where, intentionally or negligently, they refuse to submit to an investigation ordered by decision issued in implementation of Article 18 (3).(9) As is clear from the circumstances described above, Mewac refused to submit to an investigation ordered by the Commission pursuant to Article 18 (3). This attitude was intentionally maintained after the Commission officials had informed the Secretary-General of the Conference of the consequences of his refusal and of their intention to record the refusal in the minutes and to request the assistance of the national authorities.The fact that the Secretary-General of the Conference finally agreed to the placing of seals which the national authorities, notified pursuant to Article 18 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 4056/86, were in any event considering placing, does not mitigate the effect of the refusal of the Conference to comply with the investigation ordered by decision of the Commission.The infringement is particularly serious in that Mewac's attitude severely jeopardized the purpose and effectiveness of the investigation by preventing it from taking place on the date fixed by the Commission and chosen by it with a view to carrying out simultaneous investigations on the premises of several liner conferences suspected of having collectively infringed the competition rules.In determining the amount of the fine to be imposed, the Commission takes account of the fact that while Mewac objected to the investigation being carried out without the presence of its Secretary-General, it did consent to the investigation the following day. Therefore, its refusal was not outright.In view of these considerations, it is appropriate to impose on Mewac a lesser fine than the maximum provided for in Article 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 4056/86,. Article 1Mewac infringed Article 18 of Regulation (EEC) No 4056/86 by refusing to submit to an investigation ordered by decision of the Commission. Article 2A fine of ECU 4 000 (four thousand) is hereby imposed on Mewac. This amount shall be paid in ecu within three months of the date of notification of this decision, to the following account:No 310-0933000-43,Banque Bruxelles-Lambert,Agence européenne,Rond-Point Schuman 5,B-1040 Brussels.On expiry of that period, interest shall automatically be payable at the rate charged by the European Monetary Cooperation Fund on its ecu operations on the first working day of the month in which this decision was adopted, plus three and a half percentage points, i.e. 13,25 %. Article 3This decision is addressed toMewac,33, rue Jean-François Leca,F-13002 Marseilles.This Decision shall be enforceable pursuant to Article 192 of the EEC Treaty.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 1992.For the CommissionLeon BRITTANVice-President(1) OJ No L 378, 31. 12. 1986, p. 4. +",France;French Republic;management audit;supervisory power;supervisory authority;restriction on competition;discriminatory trading practice;distortion of competition;illegal trade practice;unfair competition;unfair trade practice;European Commission;CEC;Commission of the European Communities;EC Commission;EU Commission;maritime transport;maritime connection;sea transport;sea transport connection;seagoing traffic,21 +36455,"2009/331/EC,Euratom: Council and Commission Decision of 26 February 2009 on the conclusion of the Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Albania, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 310 in conjunction with the second sentence of Article 300(2), first subparagraph, and the second subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania and in particular Article 6(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament,Having regard to the Council’s approval pursuant to Article 101 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,Whereas:(1) The Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Albania, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union, has been signed on behalf of the European Community and the Member States on 19 November 2008 in accordance with Council Decision 2009/330/EC (1).(2) The Protocol should be concluded,. The Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Albania, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union is hereby approved on behalf of the European Community, the European Atomic Energy Community and the Member States. The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the European Community and its Member States, deposit the instruments of approval provided for in Article 11 of the Protocol. The President of the Commission shall simultaneously deposit these instruments on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community.. Done at Brussels, 26 February 2009.For the CouncilThe PresidentI. LANGERFor the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  See page 1 of this Official Journal. +",Albania;Republic of Albania;accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;protocol to an agreement;Romania;association agreement (EU);EC association agreement;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;European Community;EEC;European Economic Community;interim agreement (EU);EC interim agreement;provisional implementation of an EC agreement,21 +11994,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 3064/93 of 5 November 1993 laying down certain additional detailed rules for the application of the supplementary trade mechanism (STM) to fruit and vegetable trade between Spain and the Community as constituted at 31 December 1985 as regards tomatoes, artichokes and melons. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3210/89 of 23 October 1989 laying down general rules for applying the supplementary trade mechanism to fresh fruit and vegetables (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3818/92 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 816/89 (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3831/92 (4), establishes the list of products subject to the supplementary trade mechanism in the fresh fruit and vegetables sector from 1 January 1990; whereas tomatoes, artichokes and melons are included on the list;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3944/89 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3308/91 (6), lays down detailed rules for applying the supplementary trade mechanism, hereinafter called the 'STM', to fresh fruit and vegetables;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2609/93 (7) lays down that the periods referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3210/89 shall be up to 7 November 1993 for the above products; whereas, in view of expected exports from Spain to the rest of the Community, with the exception of Portugal, and of the Community market, a period I should be fixed up to 31 December 1993 for the products in question, in accordance with the Annex;Whereas it should be recalled that the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 3944/89 on statistical monitoring and the various communications from the Member States apply in order to ensure that the STM operates;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. For tomatoes, artichokes and melons falling within the CN codes set out in the Annex, the periods provided for in Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3210/89 shall be as set out in the Annex hereto. For consignments from Spain to the rest of the Community market with the exception of Portugal of the products listed in Article 1, the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 3944/89 shall apply.However, the notification referred to in Article 2 (2) of the said Regulation shall be made each Tuesday at the latest for the quantities consigned during the preceding week.The communications referred to in the first paragraph of Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 3944/89 shall be made once a month by the fifth of each month at the latest for information referring to the previous month; where appropriate, this communication shall bear the word 'nil'. This Regulation shall enter into force on 8 November 1993.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 November 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 312, 27. 10. 1989, p. 6.(2) OJ No L 387, 31. 12. 1992, p. 15.(3) OJ No L 86, 31. 3. 1989, p. 35.(4) OJ No L 387, 31. 12. 1992, p. 47.(5) OJ No L 379, 28. 12. 1989, p. 20.(6) OJ No L 313, 14. 11. 1991, p. 13.(7) OJ No L 239, 24. 9. 1993, p. 14.ANNEXDetermination of the periods provided for in Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3210/89 (Period 8 November to 31 December 1993)"""" ID=""01"">Tomatoes> ID=""02"">0702 00 10 > ID=""03"">I""> ID=""01"">Artichokes> ID=""02"">0709 10 00 > ID=""03"">I""> ID=""01"">Melons> ID=""02"">0807 10 90 > ID=""03"">I ""> +",fruit;vegetable;fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;perennial vegetable;artichoke;asparagus;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +33524,"2007/444/EC: Council Decision of 22 February 2007 on the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada on the conclusion of GATT Article XXIV:6 Negotiations. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) On 22 March 2004 the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations with certain other Members of the WTO under Article XXIV:6 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT), in the course of the accessions to the European Union of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic.(2) Negotiations have been conducted by the Commission in consultation with the Committee established by Article 133 of the Treaty and within the framework of the negotiating directives issued by the Council.(3) The Commission has finalised negotiations for an Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada on the conclusion of GATT Article XXIV:6 Negotiations. The Agreement should be approved.(4) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (1),. The Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada on the conclusion of GATT Article XXIV:6 Negotiations with respect to the withdrawal of specific concessions in relation to the withdrawal of the schedules of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic in the course of accession to the European Union, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The Commission shall adopt the detailed rules for implementing the Agreement in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 3(2) of this Decision. 1.   The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Cereals instituted by Article 25 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (2) or by the relevant committee instituted by the corresponding Article of the Regulation for the common market organisation for the product concerned.2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month.3.   The Committee shall adopt its Rules of Procedure. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement referred to in Article 1 in order to bind the Community.. Done at Brussels, 22 February 2007.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. MÜNTEFERING(1)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. Decision as amended by Decision 2006/512/EC (OJ L 200, 22.7.2006, p. 11).(2)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78.29.6.2007 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 169/55AGREEMENTbetween the European Community and the Government of Canada on the conclusion of GATT Article XXIV:6 NegotiationsFOLLOWING the initiation of negotiations between the European Communities and the Government of Canada under Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of GATT 1994 for the modification of concessions in the schedules of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic in the course of their accession to the European Community (EC), and following the EC's notification of 19 January 2004 to the WTO pursuant to Article XXIV:6 of GATT 1994,THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY (EC)andTHE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA (Canada),hereinafter jointly referred to as the ‘Parties’,HAVE AGREED THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS:1. The EC shall incorporate in its schedule, valid for the customs territory of the European Communities of 25 (EC 25), the concessions that were included in its previous Schedule CLX of the European Communities of 15 (EC 15).2. In addition, the EC shall incorporate in its schedule, valid for the customs territory of EC 25, the concessions contained in the Annex to this Agreement.3. The EC shall reduce its tariffs and adjust tariff rate quotas as indicated in the Annex no later than 1 August 2007.4. This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of Canada's notification of the completion of its appropriate domestic procedures, following the signing of the Agreement by the Parties.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being duly authorised, have signed this Agreement.Done at Brussels, this twenty-fifth day of June 2007, in two original copies, in the English and French languages, each version being equally authentic.For the European CommunityFor the Government of CanadaANNEX— a country allocated (Canada) tariff rate quota of 4 624 tonnes of pork (tariff item numbers 0203 12 11, 0203 12 19, 0203 19 11, 0203 19 13, 0203 19 15, ex02031955, 0203 19 59, 0203 22 11, 0203 22 19, 0203 29 11, 0203 29 13, 0203 29 15, ex02032955 and 0203 29 59), in quota rate 233-434 EUR/t,— add 35 tonnes (erga omnes) in EC tariff rate quota for cuts of domestic swine (tariff item numbers 0203 12 11, 0203 12 19, 0203 19 11, 0203 19 13, 0203 19 15, ex02031955, 0203 19 59, 0203 22 11, 0203 22 19, 0203 29 11, 0203 29 13, 0203 29 15, ex02032955 and 0203 29 59), in quota rate 233-434 EUR/t,— add 1 265 tonnes (erga omnes) in EC tariff rate quota for frozen boneless hams and loins (ex02031955 and ex02032955), in quota rate 250 EUR/t,— add 49 tonnes (erga omnes) in EC tariff rate quota for ‘chicken carcass fresh, chilled or frozen’ (tariff item numbers 0207 11 10, 0207 11 30, 0207 11 90, 0207 12 10, 0207 12 90), in quota rate 131-162 EUR/t,— add 4 070 tonnes (erga omnes) in EC tariff rate quota for ‘chicken cuts, fresh, chilled or frozen’ (tariff item numbers 0207 13 10, 0207 13 20, 0207 13 30, 0207 13 40, 0207 13 50, 0207 13 60, 0207 13 70, 0207 14 20, 0207 14 30, 0207 14 40, 0207 14 60), in quota rate 93-512 EUR/t,— add 1 605 tonnes (erga omnes) in EC tariff rate quota for ‘cuts of fowls’, (tariff item number 0207 14 10), in quota rate 795 EUR/t,— add 201 tonnes (erga omnes) in EC tariff rate quota for ‘turkey meat, fresh, chilled or frozen’ (tariff item numbers 0207 24 10, 0207 24 90, 0207 25 10, 0207 25 90, 0207 26 10, 0207 26 20, 0207 26 30, 0207 26 40, 0207 26 50, 0207 26 60, 0207 26 70, 0207 26 80, 0207 27 30, 0207 27 40, 0207 27 50, 0207 27 60, 0207 27 70), in quota rate 93-425 EUR/t,— add 2 485 tonnes (erga omnes) in EC tariff rate quota for ‘turkey cuts, frozen’ (tariff item numbers 0207 27 10, 0207 27 20, 0207 27 80), in quota rate 0 %,— add 537 tonnes (erga omnes) in EC tariff rate quota for skimmed milk powder (tariff item number 0402 10 19), in quota rate 475 EUR/t,— open a tariff rate quota 20 000 HLT (erga omnes) for wine (tariff item numbers 2204 29 65, 2204 29 75), in quota rate 8,0 EUR/hlt,— open a tariff rate quota 40 000 HLT (erga omnes) for wine (tariff item numbers 2204 21 79, 2204 21 80), in quota rate 10,0 EUR/hlt,— open a tariff rate quota 13 810 HLT (erga omnes) for wine (tariff item number 2205 90 10), in quota rate 7,0 EUR/hlt,— open a tariff rate quota 2 838 tonnes (erga omnes) for preserved pineapples, citrus fruit, pears, apricots, cherries, peaches and strawberries (tariff item numbers 2008 20 11, 2008 20 19, 2008 20 31, 2008 20 39, 2008 20 71, 2008 30 11, 2008 30 19, 2008 30 31, 2008 30 39, 2008 30 79, 2008 40 11, 2008 40 19, 2008 40 21, 2008 40 29, 2008 40 31, 2008 40 39, 2008 50 11, 2008 50 19, 2008 50 31, 2008 50 39, 2008 50 51, 2008 50 59, 2008 50 71, 2008 60 11, 2008 60 19, 2008 60 31, 2008 60 39, 2008 60 60, 2008 70 11, 2008 70 19, 2008 70 31, 2008 70 39, 2008 70 51, 2008 70 59, 2008 80 11, 2008 80 19, 2008 80 31, 2008 80 39, 2008 80 70), in quota rate 20 %,— add 6 215 tonnes (erga omnes) in EC tariff rate quota for barley (tariff item number 1003 00), in quota rate 16 EUR/t,— expansion of 853 tonnes of Canada's existing country allocation in the EC tariff rate quota for soft wheat (tariff item number 1001 90 99), in quota rate 12 EUR/t,— open a tariff rate quota 242 074 tonnes (erga omnes) for maize (tariff item numbers 1005 90 00, 1005 10 90), in quota rate 0 %,— open a tariff rate quota 2 058 tonnes (erga omnes) for dog and cat food (tariff item numbers 2309 10 13, 2309 10 15, 2309 10 19, 2309 10 33, 2309 10 39, 2309 10 51, 2309 10 53, 2309 10 59, 2309 10 70), in quota rate 7 %,— add 2 700 tonnes (erga omnes) in EC tariff rate quota for preparations of a kind used in animal feeding (tariff item numbers 2309 90 31, 2309 90 41, 2309 90 51, 2309 90 95, 2309 90 99), in quota rate 7 %. +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;customs territory (EU);EC customs territory;customs territory of the EEC;Canada;Newfoundland;Quebec;cooperation agreement (EU);EC cooperation agreement,21 +37756,"Commission Decision of 19 October 2009 amending Decisions 2006/679/EC and 2006/860/EC as regards technical specifications for interoperability relating to subsystems of the trans-European conventional and high-speed rail systems (notified under document C(2009) 7787) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,Having regard to the recommendation of the European Railway Agency (ERA-REC-38-2009-ERTMS) of 24 April 2009, on updating the Annex A of the TSI Control Command and Signalling for High Speed and Conventional Rail systems,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2006/679/EC of 28 March 2006 concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European conventional rail system (2) laid down the technical specification for interoperability (TSI) relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European conventional rail system.(2) Commission Decision 2006/860/EC of 7 November 2006 concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European high speed rail system (3) laid down the TSI relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European high speed rail system.(3) In accordance with Article 2 of Commission Decision 2008/386/EC of 23 April 2008 modifying Annex A to Decision 2006/679/EC concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European conventional rail system and Annex A to Decision 2006/860/EC concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European high-speed rail system (4), the ETCS specifications should be completed to include updated common test specifications.(4) A number of technical documents referred to in Annex A to Decisions 2006/679/EC and 2006/860/EC must be updated to adapt them to technical progress.(5) Decisions 2006/679/EC and 2006/860/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Railway Interoperability and Safety Committee, established in accordance with Article 29 of Directive 2008/57/EC,. The list of mandatory specifications and the list of informative specifications set out in Annex A to Decision 2006/679/EC and in Annex A to Decision 2006/860/EC, are replaced by the list of mandatory specifications and the list of informative specifications contained in the Annex to this Decision. The footnotes referring to Decision 2002/731/EC in Annex H to the TSI attached to Decision 2006/679/EC and in Annex H to the TSI attached to Decision 2006/860/EC are deleted. This Decision shall apply from 1 April 2010. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 October 2009.For the CommissionAntonio TAJANIVice-President(1)  OJ L 191, 18.7.2008, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 284, 16.10.2006, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 342, 7.12.2006, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 136, 24.5.2008, p. 11.ANNEXLIST OF MANDATORY SPECIFICATIONSIndex No Reference Document name Version1 ERA/ERTMS/003204 ERTMS/ETCS Functional Requirement Specification 5.02 Intentionally deleted3 UNISIG SUBSET-023 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations 2.0.04 UNISIG SUBSET-026 System Requirement Specification 2.3.05 UNISIG SUBSET-027 FFFIS Juridical Recorder-Downloading Tool 2.3.06 UNISIG SUBSET-033 FIS for Man-Machine Interface 2.0.07 UNISIG SUBSET-034 FIS for the Train Interface 2.0.08 UNISIG SUBSET-035 Specific Transmission Module FFFIS 2.1.19 UNISIG SUBSET-036 FFFIS for Eurobalise 2.4.110 UNISIG SUBSET-037 Euroradio FIS 2.3.011 Reserved 05E537 Off line key management FIS12 UNISIG SUBSET-039 FIS for the RBC/RBC Handover 2.3.013 UNISIG SUBSET-040 Dimensioning and Engineering rules 2.3.014 UNISIG SUBSET-041 Performance Requirements for Interoperability 2.1.015 ERA SUBSET-108 Interoperability-related consolidation on TSI Annex A documents 1.2.016 UNISIG SUBSET-044 FFFIS for Euroloop sub-system 2.3.017 Intentionally deleted18 UNISIG SUBSET-046 Radio In-fill FFFS 2.0.019 UNISIG SUBSET-047 Track-side-Trainborne FIS for Radio In-Fill 2.0.020 UNISIG SUBSET-048 Trainborne FFFIS for Radio In-Fill 2.0.021 UNISIG SUBSET-049 Radio In-fill FIS with LEU/Interlocking 2.0.022 Intentionally deleted23 UNISIG SUBSET-054 Assignment of Values to ETCS variables 2.0.024 Intentionally deleted25 UNISIG SUBSET-056 STM FFFIS Safe Time Layer 2.2.026 UNISIG SUBSET-057 STM FFFIS Safe Link Layer 2.2.027 UNISIG SUBSET-091 Safety Requirements for the Technical Interoperability of ETCS in Levels 1 & 2 2.5.028 Reserved Reliability — Availability Requirements29 UNISIG SUBSET-102 Test specification for Interface ‘k’ 1.0.030 Intentionally deleted31 UNISIG SUBSET-094 UNISIG Functional Requirements for an On-board Reference Test Facility 2.0.232 EIRENE FRS GSM-R Functional Requirements Specification 733 EIRENE SRS GSM-R System Requirements Specification 1534 A11T6001 12 (MORANE) Radio Transmission FFFIS for EuroRadio 1235 ECC/DC(02)05 ECC Decision of 5 July 2002 on the designation and availability of frequency bands for railway purposes in the 876-880 and 921-925 MHz bands36a Intentionally deleted36b Intentionally deleted36c UNISIG SUBSET-074-2 FFFIS STM Test cases document 1.0.037a Intentionally deleted37b UNISIG SUBSET-076-5-2 Test cases related to features 2.3.137c UNISIG SUBSET-076-6-3 Test sequences 2.3.137d UNISIG SUBSET-076-7 Scope of the test specifications 1.0.237e Intentionally deleted38 06E068 ETCS marker board definition 1.039 UNISIG SUBSET-092-1 ERTMS EuroRadio Conformance Requirements 2.3.040 UNISIG SUBSET-092-2 ERTMS EuroRadio Test cases Safety Layer 2.3.041 Reserved JRU Test Specification42 Intentionally deleted43 UNISIG SUBSET 085 Test Specification for Eurobalise FFFIS 2.2.244 Reserved Odometry FIS45 UNISIG SUBSET-101 Interface ‘K’ specification 1.0.046 UNISIG SUBSET-100 Interface ‘G’ specification 1.0.147 Reserved Safety Requirements and Requirements to Safety Analysis for Interoperability for the Control-Command and Signalling Sub-System48 Reserved Test specification for mobile equipment GSM-R49 UNISIG SUBSET-059 Performance requirements for STM 2.1.150 UNISIG SUBSET-103 Test specification for EUROLOOP 1.0.051 Reserved Ergonomic aspects of the DMI52 UNISIG SUBSET-058 FFFIS STM Application Layer 2.1.153 Reserved AEIF-ETCS-Variables-Manual54 Intentionally deleted55 Reserved Juridical recorder baseline requirements56 Reserved ERTMS Key Management Conformance Requirements57 Reserved Requirements on pre-fitting of ERTMS on-board equipment58 UNISIG SUBSET-097 Requirements for RBC-RBC Safe Communication Interface 1.1.059 Reserved Requirements on pre-fitting of ERTMS track side equipment60 Reserved ETCS version management61 Reserved GSM-R version management62 Reserved RBC-RBC Test specification for Safe Communication Interface63 UNISIG SUBSET-098 RBC-RBC Safe Communication Interface 1.0.0LIST OF INFORMATIVE SPECIFICATIONSType ‘1’ specifications represent the current state of the work for the preparation of a mandatory specification still ‘reserved’.Type ‘2’ specifications give additional information, justifying the requirements in mandatory specifications and providing help for their application.Index B32 is intended to ensure unique references in the Annex A documents. As this is used for editorial purposes and to support future changes of documents referred only, it is not classified as a ‘Type’ and not linked to a mandatory Annex A document.Documents B25, B27, B28, B29 and B30 are applicable only for the GSM-R DMI. For the ETCS DMI only B34 applies.Index No Reference Document name Version TypeB1 EEIG 02S126 RAM requirements (chapter 2 only) 6 2 (index 28)B2 EEIG 97S066 Environmental conditions 5 2 (index A5)B3 UNISIG SUBSET-074-1 Methodology for testing FFFIS STM 1.0.0 2 (index 36)B4 EEIG 97E267 ODOMETER FFFIS 5 1 (index 44)B5 O_2475 ERTMS GSM-R QoS Test Specification 1.0.0 2B6 UNISIG SUBSET-038 Off-line Key Management FIS 2.1.9 1 (index 11)B7 UNISIG SUBSET-074-3 FFFIS STM test specification traceability of test cases with Specific Transmission Module FFFIS 1.0.0 2 (index 36)B8 UNISIG SUBSET-074-4 FFFIS STM Test Specification Traceability of testing the packets specified in the FFFIS STM Application Layer 1.0.0 2 (index 36)B9 UNISIG SUBSET 076-0 ERTMS/ETCS Class 1, Test plan 2.3.1 2 (index 37)B10 UNISIG SUBSET 076-2 Methodology to prepare features 2.3.0 2 (index 37)B11 UNISIG SUBSET 076-3 Methodology of testing 2.3.1 2 (index 37)B12 UNISIG SUBSET 076-4-1 Test sequence generation: Methodology and Rules 1.0.2 2 (index 37)B13 UNISIG SUBSET 076-4-2 ERTMS ETCS Class 1 States for Test Sequences 1.0.2 2 (index 37)B14 UNISIG SUBSET 076-5-3 On-Board Data Dictionary 2.3.0 2 (index 37)B15 UNISIG SUBSET 076-5-4 SRS v.2.2.2 Traceability 2.3.1 2 (index 37)B16 UNISIG SUBSET 076-6-1 UNISIG test data base 2.3.1 2 (index 37)B17 UNISIG SUBSET 076-6-4 Test Cases Coverage 2.3.1 2 (index 37)B18 Intentionally deletedB19 UNISIG SUBSET 077 UNISIG Causal Analysis Process 2.2.2 2 (index 27)B20 UNISIG SUBSET 078 RBC interface: Failure modes and effects analysis 2.4.0 2 (index 27)B21 UNISIG SUBSET 079 MMI: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis 2.2.2 2 (index 27)B22 UNISIG SUBSET 080 TIU: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis 2.2.2 2 (index 27)B23 UNISIG SUBSET 081 Transmission system: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis 2.3.0 2 (index 27)B24 UNISIG SUBSET 088 ETCS Application Levels 1 & 2 — Safety Analysis 2.3.0 2 (index 27)B25 TS50459-1 Railway applications — European Rail Traffic Management System — Driver Machine Interface — part 1 — Ergonomic principles of ERTMS/ETCS/GSM-R Information 2005 2 (index 51)B26 intentionally deleted superseded by B34B27 TS50459-3 Railway applications — Communication, signalling and processing systems — European Rail Traffic Management System — Driver Machine Interface — part 3 — Ergonomic arrangements of ERTMS/GSM-R Information 2005 2 (index 51)B28 TS50459-4 Railway applications — Communication, signalling and processing systems — European Rail Traffic Management System — Driver Machine Interface — part 4 — Data entry for the ERTMS/ETCS/GSM-R systems 2005 2 (index 51)B29 TS50459-5 Railway applications — Communication, signalling and processing systems — European Rail Traffic Management System — Driver Machine Interface — part 5 — Symbols 2005 2 (index 51)B30 TS50459-6 Railway applications — Communication, signalling and processing systems — European Rail Traffic Management System — Driver Machine Interface — part 6 — Audible Information 2005 2 (index 51)B31 Reserved Railway applications — European Rail Traffic Management System — Driver Machine Interface — part 7 — Specific Transmission Modules 2 (index 51)B32 Reserved Guideline for references NoneB33 EN 301515 Global System for Mobile communication (GSM); Requirements for GSM operation in railways 2.1.0 2 (index 32, 33)B34 ERA-ERTMS-015560 ERTMS/ETCS Driver Machine Interface 2.3 1 (index 51)B35 Reserved ERTMS Key Management Conformance Requirements 1 (index 56)B36 04E117 ETCS/GSM-R Quality of Service user requirements — Operational Analysis 1 2 (index 32)B37 UNISIG SUBSET-093 GSM-R Interfaces — Class 1 requirements 2.3.0 1 (index 32, 33)B38 UNISIG SUBSET-107A Requirements on pre-fitting of ERTMS on-board equipment 1.0.0 2 (index 57)B39 UNISIG SUBSET-076-5-1 ERTMS ETCS Class 1 Feature List 2.3.1 2 (index 37)B40 UNISIG SUBSET-076-6-7 Test Sequences Evaluation and Validation 1.0.2 2 (index 37)B41 UNISIG SUBSET-076-6-8 Generic train data for test Sequences 1.0.1 2 (index 37)B42 UNISIG SUBSET-076-6-10 Test Sequence Viewer (TSV) 3.0.8 2 (index 37)B43 04E083 Safety Requirements and Requirements to Safety Analysis for Interoperability for the Control-Command and Signalling Sub-System 1.0 1 (index 47)B44 04E084 Justification Report for the Safety Requirements and Requirements to Safety Analysis for Interoperability for the Control-Command and Signalling Sub-System. 1.0 2 (index B43)B45 ERA/ERTMS/003205 Traceability Of Changes To ETCS FRS 0.1 2 (index 1)B46 UNISIG SUBSET-099 RBC-RBC Safe Communication Interface Test Specifications 1.0.0 1 (index 62) +",high-speed transport;high speed;high-speed train;rapid-transit railway;transport network;link road;technical specification;specification;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;transport safety;passenger protection;rail transport;rail connection;rail traffic;railway;transport by railway;technical standard;trans-European network,21 +35638,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 289/2008 of 31 March 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 on implementing rules for Council Directive 2000/75/EC as regards the control, monitoring, surveillance and restrictions on movements of certain animals of susceptible species in relation to bluetongue (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2000/75/EC of 20 November 2000 laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(c), Articles 11 and 12 and the third paragraph of Article 19 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 (2) lays down rules for the control, monitoring, surveillance and restrictions on movements of animals, in relation to bluetongue, in and from the restricted zones. It also establishes the conditions for exemptions from the exit ban applicable to movements of susceptible animals, their semen, ova and embryos provided for in Directive 2000/75/EC.(2) Where exemptions from the exit ban applicable to movements of animals of susceptible species, their semen, ova an embryos from the restricted zones are applied to such animals or products intended for intra-Community trade or for export to a third country, health certificates provided for in Council Directive 64/432/EEC (3), Council Directive 91/68/EEC (4), Council Directive 92/65/EEC (5) and referred to in Commission Decision 93/444/EEC (6) are to include a reference to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007. On the basis of the experience gained, it is appropriate to provide for an additional wording to be added to all those health certificates in order to make more explicit the health conditions under which the animals, semen, ova and embryos are exempted from the exit ban.(3) Council Directive 88/407/EEC of 14 June 1988 laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species (7), Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25 September 1989 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and importation from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species (8), Commission Decision 95/388/EC of 19 September 1995 determining the specimen certificate for intra-Community trade in semen, ova and embryos of the ovine and caprine species (9) and Decision 93/444/EEC provide that health certificates are to accompany the movements of semen, ova and embryos of bovine, ovine and caprine species.(4) On the basis of the experience gained, where exemptions from the exit ban applicable to movements of semen, ova and embryos of animals of the susceptible species from the restricted zones are applied, those health certificates should also include a reference to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007. An additional wording should therefore be added to those health certificates in order to make more explicit the health conditions under which the semen, ova and embryos are exempted from the exit ban.(5) In vivo derived embryos and ova of bovine animals do not pose any significant risk as regards bluetongue. Therefore exemptions from the exit ban should be applicable to them provided that the donor animals do not show any clinical signs of bluetongue on the day of collection of the embryos and ova.(6) For clarity reasons, certain changes as regards the naturally immunised animals referred in points 6 and 7 of Annex III and the provisions reated to ova and embryos should be introduced in the text.(7) Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 March 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 74. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2007/729/EC (OJ L 294, 13.11.2007, p. 26).(2)  OJ L 283, 27.10.2007, p. 37.(3)  OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64. Directive as last amended by Decision 2007/729/EC.(4)  OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 19. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/104/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 352).(5)  OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2007/265/EC (OJ L 114, 1.5.2007, p. 17).(6)  OJ L 208, 19.8.1993, p. 34.(7)  OJ L 194, 22.7.1988, p. 10. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2008/120/EC (OJ L 42, 16.2.2008, p. 63).(8)  OJ L 302, 19.10.1989, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2006/60/EC (OJ L 31, 3.2.2006, p. 24).(9)  OJ L 234, 3.10.1995, p. 30. Decision as last amended by Decision 2005/43/EC (OJ L 20, 22.1.2005, p. 34).ANNEXAnnex III to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 is replaced by the following:‘ANNEX IIIConditions for exemption from the exit ban (referred to in Articles 7(2)(a) and 8(1)(a))A.   AnimalsThe animals must have been protected against attacks by vector Culicoides during transportation to the place of destination.In addition, at least one of the conditions set out in points 1 to 7 must be complied with:1. The animals were kept until dispatch during the seasonally vector-free period defined in accordance with Annex V, in a bluetongue seasonally-free zone since birth or for at least 60 days prior to the date of movement and were subjected to an agent identification test according to the Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) (1) (“OIE Terrestrial Manual”), with negative results, carried out not earlier than seven days before the date of movement.2. The animals have been kept until dispatch protected against attacks by vectors for a period of at least 60 days prior to the date of dispatch.3. The animals have been kept until dispatch in a bluetongue seasonally-free zone during the seasonally vector-free period, defined in accordance with Annex V, or have been protected against attacks by vectors for a period of at least 28 days and were subjected during that period to a serological test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual to detect antibodies to the bluetongue virus group, with negative results, carried out at least 28 days following the date of the commencement of the period of protection against attacks by vectors or the seasonally vector-free period.4. The animals have been kept until dispatch in a bluetongue seasonally-free zone during the seasonally vector-free period, defined in accordance with Annex V, or have been protected against attacks by vectors for a period of at least 14 days and were subjected during that period to an agent identification test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual, with negative results, carried out at least 14 days following the date of the commencement of the period of protection against attacks by vectors or the seasonally vector-free period.5. The animals originate from a herd vaccinated according to a vaccination programme adopted by the competent authority and the animals have been vaccinated against the serotype(s) present or likely to be present in an epidemiologically relevant geographical area of origin, the animals are still within the immunity period of time guaranteed in the specifications of the vaccine approved in the vaccination programme and the animals meet at least one of the following requirements:(a) they have been vaccinated more than 60 days before the date of movement;(b) they have been vaccinated with an inactivated vaccine before at least the number of days necessary for the onset of the immunity protection set in the specifications of the vaccine approved in the vaccination programme and were subjected to an agent identification test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual, with negative results, carried out at least 14 days after the onset of the immunity protection set in the specifications of the vaccine approved in the vaccination programme;(c) they were previously vaccinated and they have been re-vaccinated with an inactivated vaccine within the immunity period of time guaranteed in the specifications of the vaccine approved in the vaccination programme;(d) they were kept during the seasonally vector-free period, defined in accordance with Annex V, in a bluetongue seasonally-free zone, since birth or for a period of at least 60 days before the date of vaccination and have been vaccinated with an inactivated vaccine before at least the number of days necessary for the onset of the immunity protection set in the specifications of the vaccine approved in the vaccination programme.6. The animals have never been vaccinated against bluetongue and were always kept in an epidemiologically relevant geographical area of origin where not more than one serotype was or is present or likely to be present and:(a) they were subjected to a serological test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual to detect antibodies against the bluetongue virus serotype, with positive results; the test must be carried out between 60 and 360 days before the date of movement; or(b) they were subjected to a serological test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual to detect antibodies against the bluetongue virus serotype, with positive results; the test must be carried out at least 30 days before the date of the movement and the animals were subjected to an agent identification test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual, with negative results, carried out not earlier than seven days before the date of the movement.7. The animals have never been vaccinated against bluetongue and were subjected to an adequate specific serological test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual able to detect the specific antibodies against all the bluetongue virus serotypes present or likely to be present, with positive results to all serotypes present or likely to be present in the epidemiologically relevant geographical area of origin, and(a) the specific serotype serological test is carried out between 60 and 360 days before the date of movement; or(b) the specific serotype serological test is carried out at least 30 days before the date of the movement and the animals were subjected to an agent identification test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual, with negative results, carried out not earlier than seven days before the date of movement.B.   Semen of animalsSemen must have been obtained from donor animals which comply with at least one of the following conditions:(a) they have been kept outside a restricted zone for a period of at least 60 days before commencement of, and during, collection of the semen;(b) they have been protected against attacks by vectors for a period of at least 60 days before commencement of, and during, collection of the semen;(c) they were kept during the seasonally vector-free period in a bluetongue seasonally-free zone, defined in accordance with Annex V, for a period of at least 60 days before commencement of, and during, collection of the semen and were subjected to an agent identification test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual, with negative results, carried out not earlier than seven days before the date of commencement of collection of the semen.(d) they have been subjected to a serological test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual to detect antibodies to the bluetongue virus group, with negative results, at least every 60 days during the collection period and between 21 and 60 days following the final collection;(e) they have been subjected, with negative results, to an agent identification test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual carried out on blood samples collected:(i) at commencement and final collection; and(ii) during the period of semen collection:— at least every seven days, in the case of a virus isolation test,— at least every 28 days, in the case of a polymerase chain reaction test.C.   Ova and embryos of animals1. In vivo derived embryos and ova of bovine animals must have been obtained from donor animals which do not show any clinical signs of bluetongue on the day of collection.2. Embryos and ova of animals other than bovine animals and in vitro produced bovine embryos must have been obtained from donor animals which comply with at least one of the following conditions:(a) they have been kept outside a restricted zone for at least 60 days before commencement of, and during, collection of the embryos/ova;(b) they have been protected against attacks by vectors for at least 60 days before commencement of, and during, collection of the embryos/ova;(c) they have been subjected to a serological test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual to detect antibodies to the bluetongue virus group, between 21 and 60 days following collection of the embryos/ova, with negative results;(d) they have been subjected to an agent identification test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual on a blood sample taken on the day of collection of the embryos/ova, with negative results.3. Where the ova and embryos referred to in points 1 and 2 are intended for intra-Community trade or export to a third country, the following additional wording shall be added to the corresponding health certificates laid down in Council Directive 89/556/EEC (4) and Decision 95/388/EC, or referred to in Decision 93/444/EEC:(1)  http://www.oie.int/eng/normes/en_mcode.htm?e1d10(2)  OJ L 194, 22.7.1988, p. 10.(3)  OJ L 234, 3.10.1995, p. 30.(4)  OJ L 302, 19.10.1989, p. 1.’ +",animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;EU control;Community control;European Union control;transport of animals,21 +38287,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 181/2010 of 2 March 2010 on the issue of licences for the import of garlic in the subperiod from 1 June 2010 to 31 August 2010. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 341/2007 (3) opens and provides for the administration of tariff quotas and introduces a system of import licences and certificates of origin for garlic and other agricultural products imported from third countries.(2) The quantities for which ‘A’ licence applications have been lodged by traditional importers and by new importers during the first five working days following the 15th day of February 2010, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 341/2007 exceed the quantities available for products originating in China and all third countries other than China.(3) Therefore, in accordance with Article 7(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006, it is now necessary to establish the extent to which the ‘A’ licence applications sent to the Commission by the end of February 2010 can be met in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 341/2007,. Applications for ‘A’ import licences lodged pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 341/2007 during the first five working days following the 15th day of February 2010 and sent to the Commission by the end of February 2010 shall be met at a percentage rate of the quantities applied for as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 March 2010.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 90, 30.3.2007, p. 12.ANNEXOrigin Order number Allocation coefficientArgentina— Traditional importers— New importersChina— Traditional importers— New importersOther third countries— Traditional importers— New importers‘X : No quota for this origin for the subperiod in question.’ +",import;bulb vegetable;garlic;onion;scallion;shallot;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin,21 +37374,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 782/2009 of 27 August 2009 fixing the maximum export refund for butter in the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 619/2008. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 164(2), in conjunction with Article 4, thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 619/2008 of 27 June 2008 opening a standing invitation to tender for export refunds concerning certain milk products (2) provides for a standing invitation to tender procedure.(2) Pursuant to Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1454/2007 of 10 December 2007 laying down common rules for establishing a tender procedure for fixing export refunds for certain agricultural products (3), and following an examination of the tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender, it is appropriate to fix a maximum export refund for the tendering period ending on 25 August 2009.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. For the standing invitation to tender opened by Regulation (EC) No 619/2008, for the tendering period ending on 25 August 2009, the maximum amount of refund for the products and destinations referred to in Article 1(a) and (b) and in Article 2 respectively of that Regulation shall be as shown in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 28 August 2009.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 August 2009.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 168, 28.6.2008, p. 20.(3)  OJ L 325, 11.12.2007, p. 69.ANNEX(EUR/100 kg)Product Export refund Code Maximum amount of export refund for exports to the destinations referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 619/2008Butter ex ex 0405 10 19 9700 70,00Butteroil ex ex 0405 90 10 9000 84,50 +",location of production;location of agricultural production;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;butter;butter oil,21 +2401,"98/659/EC: Commission Decision of 12 November 1998 amending Decision 97/87/EC concerning the presentation of supporting and financial documents linked to a specific financial contribution by the Community relating to diagnostic and management measures for the eradication of foot-and-mouth disease in Greece (notified under document number C(1998) 3450) (Only the Greek text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Council Decision 94/370/EC (2) and, in particular, Article 3(3) and Article 11(4) thereof,Whereas Commission Decision 97/87/EC of 15 January 1997 concerning a specific financial contribution by the Community relating to diagnostic and management measures for the eradication of foot-and-mouth disease in Greece (3) specifies among others requirements related to the purchase and instalment of equipment;Whereas for budgetary reasons, the Community financial assistance provided for in Decision 97/87/EC requires presentation of supporting documents; whereas the requirements related to these supporting documents are specified in the said Decision;Whereas the Greek authorities asked to extend the period for the purchase and instalment of equipment and the submission of supporting documents; whereas this request appears technically justified and acceptable;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Commission Decision 97/87/EC is amended as follows:1. In Article 1, paragraph 3, the words '30 June 1997` are replaced by '1 November 1998`.2. In Article 3, second sentence, the words '1 March 1998` are replaced by '31 December 1998`. This Decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic.. Done at Brussels, 12 November 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ L 27, 30. 1. 1997, p. 39. +",Greece;Hellenic Republic;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;livestock;flock;herd;live animals;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant;foot-and-mouth disease,21 +38093,"2010/761/EU: Commission Decision of 7 December 2010 amending Annexes I and II to Decision 2010/221/EU as regards approved national measures by Hungary and the United Kingdom for spring viraemia of carp (notified under document C(2010) 8617) Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 2006/88/EC of 24 October 2006 on animal health requirements for aquaculture animals and products thereof, and on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals (1), and in particular Article 43(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2010/221/EU of 15 April 2010 approving national measures for limiting the impact of certain diseases in aquaculture animals and wild aquatic animals in accordance with Article 43 of Council Directive 2006/88/EC (2) allows certain Member States to apply placing on the market and import restrictions on consignments of those animals in order to prevent the introduction of certain diseases, including spring viraemia of carp (SVC), provided that the Member States have either demonstrated that they, or certain demarcated areas, are free of the disease in question (‘disease-free areas’) or that they have established an eradication programme to obtain such freedom.(2) Annex I to Decision 2010/221/EU lists the disease-free areas and Annex II thereto lists the areas with approved eradication programmes.(3) Annex II to Decision 2010/221/EU currently lists Great Britain as an area of the United Kingdom with approved eradication programme for SVC. That Member State has now submitted information demonstrating that its eradication programme has been successfully completed and that Great Britain should be regarded as free of SVC and listed in Annex I, instead of in Annex II, to that Decision as regards that disease.(4) Hungary has submitted to the Commission applications for the approval of national measures as regards SVC. Hungary has also conducted targeted surveillance of SVC for the last two years which has demonstrated that its entire territory is free of SVC. Hungary should therefore be listed in Annex I to Decision 2010/221/EU as free of SVC.(5) Annexes I and II to Decision 2010/221/EU should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annexes I and II to Decision 2010/221/EU are replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 December 2010.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 328, 24.11.2006, p. 14.(2)  OJ L 98, 20.4.2010, p. 7.ANNEXAnnexes I and II to Decision 2010/221/EU are replaced by the following:ANNEX IMember States and areas regarded as being free of the diseases listed in the table and approved to take national measures to prevent the introduction of those diseases in accordance with Article 43(2) of Directive 2006/88/ECDisease Member State Code Geographical demarcation of the area with approved national measuresSpring viraemia of carp (SVC) Denmark DK Whole territoryIreland IE Whole territoryHungary HU Whole territoryFinland FI Whole territorySweden SE Whole territoryUnited Kingdom UK The whole territory of the United Kingdom; the territories of Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of ManBacterial kidney disease (BKD) Ireland IE Whole territoryUnited Kingdom UK The territory of Northern Ireland; the territories of Jersey and the Isle of Man.Infectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPN) Finland FI The continental parts of the territorySweden SE The continental parts of the territoryUnited Kingdom UK The territory of the Isle of ManInfection with Gyrodactylus salaris (GS) Ireland IE The whole territoryFinland FI The water catchment areas of the Tenojoki and Näätämönjoki; the water catchment areas of the Paatsjoki, Luttojoki, and Uutuanjoki are considered as buffer zones.United Kingdom UK The whole territory of the United Kingdom; the territories of Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of ManANNEX IIMember States and areas with eradication programmes as regards certain diseases in aquaculture animals, and approved to take national measures to control those diseases in accordance with Article 43(2) of Directive 2006/88/ECDisease Member State Code Geographical demarcation of the area with approved national measuresBacterial kidney disease (BKD) Finland FI The continental parts of the territorySweden SE The continental parts of the territoryUnited Kingdom UK The territory of Great BritainInfectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPN) Sweden SE The coastal parts of the territory +",import;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;disease prevention;prevention of disease;prevention of illness;preventive medicine;prophylaxis;screening for disease;screening for illness;marketing standard;grading;aquaculture;fish;piscicultural species;species of fish,21 +30890,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1540/2005 of 22 September 2005 on the application of the beef special premium scheme in 2004 in Ireland and the United Kingdom. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (1), and in particular the second indent of Article 50 thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, producers holding male bovine animals on their holdings could qualify for a special premium. According to Article 4(2) of that Regulation, the special premium was granted in two age brackets. Under the ‘first age bracket’, set out in Article 4(2)(a) and (b), first indent, of that Regulation, the special premium was granted once in the life of each bull from the age of nine months, or, for steer, the first time at the age of nine month. Under the ‘second age bracket’, set out in Article 4(2)(b), second indent, of that Regulation, the special premium was granted, for steers, for a second time after it reached the age of 21 months. Pursuant to Article 4(4) of that Regulation, when the total number of bulls from the age of nine months and of steers from nine months to 20 months of age, for which an application was made and which satisfied the conditions for granting the special premium exceeded the regional ceiling as referred to in Annex I to that Regulation, the number of all eligible animals, in the first and the second age bracket, per producer for the year in question was to be reduced proportionately.(2) Following the decision taken by Ireland and the United Kingdom to implement, as from 1 January 2005, the Single Payment Scheme provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 of 29 September 2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers and amending Regulations (EEC) No 2019/93, (EC) No 1452/2001, (EC) No 1453/2001, (EC) No 1454/2001, (EC) No 1868/94, (EC) No 1251/1999, (EC) No 1254/1999, (EC) No 1673/2000, (EEC) No 2358/71 and (EC) No 2529/2000 (2), a large number of farmers wished to benefit from the special premium for their eligible bovine animals before the end of the scheme on 31 December 2004. Consequently, the number of animals for which an application was made in respect of the calendar year 2004 was considerably higher than in the previous years.(3) The increase in the number of applications in respect of the calendar year 2004 in Ireland and the United Kingdom for animals under the first age bracket was considerably higher than in the year 2003 and led to an excessive overshoot of the respective regional ceilings. Compared to the previous years, an increase of aid applications submitted in respect of animals falling within the second age bracket also had to be noted. However, that increase was considerably lower than the increase of applications for animals under the first age bracket.(4) In accordance with Article 4(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, the excessive overshoot of the regional ceiling would result in a proportionate reduction of all aid applications. Taking account of the fact that the scheme ended on 31 December 2004, the actual purpose of a proportionate reduction of applications for animals under the second age bracket is no more pertinent because the animals claimed under the first age bracket will no more be claimable under the second age bracket. Applying the reduction provided for in Article 4(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 to both age brackets would, therefore, lead to a disproportionate penalisation of producers who applied, in 2004, for animals under the second age bracket. The expiry of the Special Premium Scheme in Ireland and the United Kingdom on 31 December 2004 has therefore created a specific practical problem on the market which needs to be resolved in order to avoid disproportionate consequences for those farmers. It is, therefore, necessary to take the appropriate measures to decrease the penalisation-effect on these producers.(5) To limit, in respect of the calendar year 2004 in Ireland and the United Kingdom, the impact of the reduction resulting from the excessive overshoot in respect of animals under the first age bracket on those under the second, the payments of the special premium for animals under the second age bracket should be set equal to the average number of payments in respect of animals in the same age bracket for which payments of the premium were made during the calendar years 2001, 2002 and 2003.(6) Pursuant to Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, producers receiving the special premium could qualify for an extensification payment, provided that in respect of the calendar year concerned the holdings concerned met the stocking density laid down in Article 13(2) of that Regulation. The extensification payment should be granted for the animals in the second age bracket accepted for the special premium which were held in holdings meeting the stocking density laid down in Article 13(2) of that Regulation.(7) Pursuant to the first indent of Article 22(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, payments were to be made not later than 30 June 2005. However, given the particular circumstances arising from the expiry of the Special Premium Scheme, the abovementioned exceptional payments should be made not later than 15 October 2005.(8) The Management Committee for Beef and Veal has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chairman,. 1.   By way of derogation from Article 4(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, in Ireland and in the United Kingdom, the maximum number of animals referred to in the second indent of Article 4(2)(b) of that Regulation, for which payments of the special premium may be made in respect of the calendar year 2004, shall be as follows:— Ireland: 849 400,— United Kingdom: 938 100.2.   The extensification payment may be granted for the animals referred to in the second indent of Article 4(2)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 accepted to the special premium which are held in holdings meeting the stocking density laid down in Article 13(2) of that Regulation.3.   By way of derogation from the first indent of Article 22(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, the payments referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be made not later than 15 October 2005. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 September 2005.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003.(2)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1. Regulation last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 118/2005 (OJ L 24, 27.1.2005, p. 15). +",Ireland;Eire;Southern Ireland;agricultural guidance;production premium;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +20367,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1650/2000 of 25 July 2000 fixing for the 2000/01 marketing year the minimum price to be paid to producers for dried plums and the amount of production aid for prunes. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2701/1999(2), and in particular Articles 3(3) and 4(9) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 504/97 of 19 March 1997 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards the system of production aid for products processed from fruit and vegetables(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1607/1999(4), lays down the dates of the marketing years.(2) The criteria for fixing the minimum price and the amount of the production aid are laid down in Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 respectively.(3) The products for which the minimum price and the aid are fixed are listed in Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 464/1999 of 3 March 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards aid arrangements for prunes(5). Article 2 of that Regulation lays down the characteristics that these products must possess. The minimum price and the production aid should therefore be fixed for the 2000/01 marketing year.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. For the 2000/01 marketing year:(a) the minimum price referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 shall be EUR 193,523 per 100 kg net from the producer for dried plums derived from prunes d'Ente;(b) the production aid referred to in Article 4 of that Regulation shall be EUR 68,389 per 100 kg net for prunes. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 July 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29.(2) OJ L 327, 23.12.1999, p. 5.(3) OJ L 78, 20.3.1997, p. 14.(4) OJ L 190, 23.7.1999, p. 11.(5) OJ L 56, 4.3.1999, p. 8. +",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;minimum price;floor price;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;production aid;aid to producers,21 +25263,"2003/723/EC: Commission Decision of 30 September 2003 concerning the validity of certain binding tariff information (notified under document number C(2003) 3517). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2700/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council(2), and in particular Article 12(5)(a)(iii) and Article 248 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1335/2003(4), and in particular the second indent of Article 9(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) The binding tariff information referred to in the Annex is inconsistent with other binding tariff information, and the tariff classification it contains is incompatible with the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature set out in Part I, Section I A of Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff(5), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2176/2002(6).(2) The binding tariff information referred to in the Annex concerns an article that is made from woven strips, of polyethylene of a width not exceeding 5 mm and has a coating on both sides which is visible to the naked eye. This article has therefore to be classified under heading 3926, by application of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and note 2(a)(3) to Chapter 59.(3) The said binding tariff information should cease to be valid. The customs administration which issued the information should therefore revoke it as soon as possible and notify the Commission to that effect.(4) According to Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 the holder should be given, during a certain period of time, the possibility of invoking binding tariff information which has ceased to be valid subject to the conditions laid down in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. 1. The binding tariff information referred to in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex, which has been issued by the customs authorities specified in column 2 for the tariff classification specified in column 3 shall cease to be valid.2. The customs authorities specified in column 2 shall revoke the BTI referred to in column 1 at the earliest possible date and in any case not later than 10 days from the notification of this Decision.3. The customs authority which revokes the binding tariff information shall notify this to the Commission. The binding tariff information referred to in the Annex can continue to be invoked under Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 for a certain period of time provided that the conditions laid down in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 are met. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2003.For the CommissionFrederik BolkesteinMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1.(2) OJ L 311, 12.12.2000, p. 17.(3) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.(4) OJ L 187, 26.7.2003, p. 16.(5) OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1.(6) OJ L 331, 7.12.2002, p. 3.ANNEX>TABLE> +",Northern Ireland;plastics;PVC;plastic;polyester;polyethylene;polypropylene;polyurethane;polyurethane foam;polyvinyl chloride;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland,21 +13729,"95/300/EC: Commission Decision of 26 July 1995 amending Decision 94/887/EC derogating from prohibitions relating to African swine fever for certain areas in Spain and repealing Council Decision 89/21/EEC. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 9a thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 72/461/EEC of 12 December 1972 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in fresh meat (2), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 8a thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 80/215/EEC of 22 January 1980 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in meat products (3), as last amended by Directive 91/687/EEC (4), and in particular Article 7a thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 9a (1) of Directive 64/432/EEC, Article 8a (1) of Directive 72/461/EEC and Article 7a (1) of Directive 80/215/EEC, a derogation from the prohibition on the export of live swine, fresh pigmeat and certain meat products may be granted for one or more parts of the territory of a Member State where African swine fever has been recorded within the previous 12 months;Whereas in the light of an improved health situation it was possible to adopt Commission Decision 94/887/EC (5); whereas the said Decision resulted in the creation of a disease free area, a surveillance zone and an infected zone;Whereas it is necessary to take account of the protective measures taken by the Spanish authorities to prevent the contamination or re-contamination of pig holdings and measures to control the movement of pigs and pigmeat; likewise it is necessary to recognize the measures put in place by the Spanish authorities;Whereas it is the objective, within the eradication programme adopted by Commission Decision 94/879/EC of 21 December 1994 approving the programme for the eradication and surveillance of African swine fever for 1995 presented by Spain and fixing the level of the Community financial contribution (6), to eliminate African swine fever from the remaining infected areas of Spain;Whereas in the light of an improved health situation in certain parts of the autonomous region of Andalusia, some areas of this region can now be added to the established African swine fever free area and zones defined as infective can be recognized as surveillance zones;Whereas the Standing Veterinary Committee has delivered a favourable opinion,. Decision 94/887/EC is amended as follows:1. In Article 1 (2), Article 2 (2) and Article 3 (2), the following is added to the indication to be included in the health certificate: 'as amended by Decision 95/300/EC`.2. In Article 3 (1), 'Annex I` is replaced by 'Annexes I and III`.3. In point (d) of Article 4 (2), point (d) of Article 4 (3) and point (b) of Article 4 (4), the word 'four` is replaced by 'five`.4. Article 7 is amended as follows:(a) in point (c) of paragraph 2, the following words are deleted: 'which shall be located in the towns of Guijuelo, the province of Salamanca or Merida, the province of Badajoz`;(b) paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:'3. The competent authority certifying the health document referred to in point (c) of paragraph 2 shall inform the official veterinary officer at the designated slaughterhouse and the Central Service of Animal Health of the autonomous region where the slaughterhouse in question is situated of the date and time the consignment is scheduled to arrive at the slaughterhouse.` 5. Article 8 is replaced by the following:'Article 8 Meat from pigs slaughtered in the area described in Annex III must be health marked as laid down in the Annex to Directive 72/461/EEC.` 6. Article 9 is replaced by the following:'Article 9 Spain shall provide Member States and the Commission with:(a) the name and location of slaughterhouses designated to receive pigs for slaughter referred to in Article 7 (2);(b) a monthly report which contains information on the pigs for slaughter referred to under (a) as regards:- number of pigs slaughtered at the designated slaughterhouses,- the identification system and movement controls applied to pigs for slaughter,- the results of examinations carried out for the detection of antibodies to African swine fever virus.` 7. Annexes I, II and III are replaced in accordance with the Annex hereto. The Member States shall amend the measures which they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the CommissionANNEXAnnexes I, II and III are replaced by the following:'ANNEX I Area defined as free from African swine fever and consisting of:1. Autonomous regions ARAGON ASTURIAS BALERIAC ISLANDS CANARY ISLANDS CASTILLA LA MANCHA CASTILLA Y LEON CANTABRIA CATALONIA EXTREMADURA GALICIA MADRID MURCIA NAVARRA RIOJA VALENCIA BASQUE COUNTRY 2. In Andalusia:(a) the provinces of Almería, Granada, Jaén, Cádiz y Málaga;(b) in the province of Huleva, the municipalities:Aljaraque, Almendro (El), Almonaster la Real, Almonte, Alosno, Ayamonte, Beas, Berrocal, Bollullos del Condado, Bonares, Cabezas Rubias, Cala, Calañas, Campillo (El), Cartaya, Cerro de Andévalo (El), Chucena, Escacena del Campo, Gibraleón, Granado (El), Hinojos, Huelva, Isla Cristina, Lepe, Lucena del Puerto, Manzanilla, Minas de Riotinto, Moguer, Nerva, Niebla, Palma del Condado (La), Palos de la Frontera, Paterna del Campo, Paymogo, Puebla de Guzmán, Punta Umbría, Rociana del Condado, San Bartolomé de la Torre, San Juan del Puerto, Sanlúcar de Guadiana, San Silvestre de Guzmán, Santa Bárbara de Casa, Trigueros, Valverde del Camino, Villablanca, Villalba del Alcor, Villanueva de las Cruces, Villanueva de los Castillejos, Villarrasa and Zalmea la Real;(c) in the province of Sevilla, the municipalities:Aguadulce, Albaida de Aljarafe, Alcalá de Guadaira, Alcalá del Río, Alcolea del Río, Algaba (La), Algamitas, Almensilla, Arahal (El), Aznalcozar, Aznalcollar, Badalatosa, Beracazan, Bollullos de la Mitación, Bormujos, Brenes, Burguillos, Cabezas de San Juan (Las), Camas, Campana (La), Cantillana, Carmona, Carrión de los Céspedes, Casariche, Castilleja de Guzmán, Castilleja de la Cuesta, Castilleja del Campo, Castillo de las Guardas (El), Constantina, Coria del Río, Corice, Coranti (El), Corrales (Los), Dos Hermanas, Ecija, Espartinos, Estepa, Fuentes de Andalucía, Garrobo (El), Gelves, Gerena, Gilena, Ginés, Guillena, Guadalcanal, Herrera, Huevar, Lentejuela (La), Lebrija, Lora de Estepa, Lora del Río, Luisiana (La), Madroño (El), Mairena del Alcor, Mairena del Aljarafe, Marchena, Marinaleda, Martín de la Jara, Molares (Los), Montellano, Morón de la Frontera, Navas de la Concepción (Las), Olivares, Osuna, Palacios (Los) y Villafranca, Palomares del Río, Paradas, Pedrera, Peñaflor, Pilas, Pruna, Puebla de Cazalla (La), Puebla de los Infantes, Puebla del Río (La), Rinconada (La), Roda de Andalucía (La), Ronquillo (El), Rubio (El), Salteras, San Juan de Aznalfarache, San Nicolás del Puerto, Sanlúcar la Mayor, Santiponce, Saucejo (El), Sevilla, Tocina, Tomares, Umbrete, Utrera, Valencina de la Concepción, Villamarique de la Condesa, Villanueva del Ariscal, Villanueva de San Juan, Villanueva del Río and Minas, Villaverde del Río, Viso del Alcor (El);(d) in the province of Cordoba, the municipalities:Adamuz, Aguilar, Almedinilla, Almodovar del Río, Baena, Belacázar, Benamejí, Blázquez, Bujalance, Cabra, Cañete de las Torres, Carcabuey, Carlota (La), Carpio (El), Castro del Río, Conquista, Córdoba, Doña Mencia, Dos-Torres, Encinas Reales, Espejo, Fernán-Nuñez, Fuente Obejuna, Fuente Palmera, Fuente Tojar, Granjuela (La), Guadalcázar, Guijo, Hinojosa del Duque, Iznajar, Lucena, Luque, Montalbán de Córdoba, Montemayor, Montilla, Montoro, Monturque, Moriles, Nueva-Cartaya, Palenciana, Palma del Río, Pedro Abad, Pedroche, Posadas, Priego, Puente-Genil, Rambla (La), Rute, San Sebastián de los Ballesteros, Santaella, Santa Eufemia, Torrecampo, Valenzuela, Valsequillo y Victoria (La), Villa del Río, Villafranca de Córdoba, Villaralto, Viso (El) and Zuheros.e) In the province of Cadiz, the municipalities:Alcalá del Valle, Barbate de Franco, Cádiz, Conil, Chiclana, Chipiona, Espera, Medina-Sidonia, Puerto de Santa María (El), Puerto Real, Puerto Serrano, Rota, San Fernando, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Trebujena, Vejer de la Frontera, Alcalá de los Gazules, Algar, Algeciras, Algodonales (Zona sur), Arcos de la Frontera (Zona sur), Barríos (Los), Benaocaz, Bornos (Zona sur), Bosque (El), Castellar de la Frontera, Gastor (El), Grazalema, Jerez de la Frontera (Zona sur), Jimena de la Frontera, Línea (La), Olvera (Zona sur), Paterna de Rivera, Prado del Rey, San Roque, Setenil (Zona sur), Tarifa, Torre-Alhaquime (Zona sur), Ubrique, Villaluenga da Rosario, Villamartín (Zona sur) and Zahara.ANNEX II Area defined as an infected area.ANNEX III Area defined as a surveillance area and consisting in the autonomous region of Andalusia of:(a) in the province of Huelva, the municipalities:Alajar, Aracena, Aroche, Arroyomolinos de León, Cala, Campofrío, Cañaveral de León, Castaño de Robledo, Corteconcepción, Cortegana, Cortelazor, Cumbres de en Medio, Cumbres de San Bartolomé, Cumbres Mayores, Encinasola, Fuenteheridos, Galaroza, Granada de Río-Tinto (La), Higuera de la Sierra, Hinojales, Jabugo, Linares de la Sierra, Marines (Los), Nava (La), Puerto-Moral, Rosal de la Frontera, Santa Ana la Real, Santa Olalla del Cala, Valdelarco and Zufre;(b) in the province of Sevilla, the municipalities:Alanís, Almadén de la Plata, Castiblanco de los Arroyos, Cazalla de la Sierra, Pedroso (El) and Real de la Jara (El);(c) in the province of Cordóba, the municipalities:Alcaracejos, Añora, Bélmez, Espiel, Fuente la Lancha, Pozoblanco, Villaharta, Villanueva de Córdoba, Villanueva del Rey, Cardeña, Obejo, Peñarroya-Pueblonuevo, Villanueva del Duque, Villaviciosa de Córdoba and la parte norte, respecto del río Guadalquivir, del municipio de Hornachuelos.`. +",health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;pigmeat;pork;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +27510,"2004/701/EC, Euratom:Council Decision of 11 October 2004 amending the Council’s Rules of Procedure. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 207(3) thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 121(3) thereof,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 28(1) and 41(1) thereof,Having regard to Article 12 of the Act concerning the conditions of accession to the European Union of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (1),Whereas:(1) The Act concerning the conditions of accession to the European Union of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded has amended, with effect from 1 November 2004, the provisions of the Treaty establishing the European Community, the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community and the Treaty on European Union with regard to the weighting of votes in the Council.(2) In accordance with Article 205(4) of the Treaty establishing the European Community, Article 118(4) of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, the third subparagraph of Article 23(2) and Article 34(3) of the Treaty on European Union, as amended by the said Act of Accession, when a decision is to be adopted by the Council by a qualified majority, a member of the Council may request verification that the Member States constituting the qualified majority represent at least 62 % of the total population of the Union. It is necessary to establish detailed rules for implementing these provisions.(3) To do so, it is necessary to establish, in accordance with the data supplied by the Statistical Office of the European Communities, the total population figure for each Member State for a period of one year and to provide for the annual updating of these figures.(4) Point IV.A. of the Recommendations for the 2000 Censuses of Population and Housing in the ECE Region, jointly prepared by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and the Statistical Office of the European Communities, defines the concept of total population of a State,. The Rules of Procedure of the Council of 22 March 2004 (2004/338/EC, Euratom) (2) are hereby amended as follows:1. in Article 11 the following paragraph shall be added:2. after Annex II the following Annex shall be inserted:Member State PopulationGermany 82 531,7France 61 684,7United Kingdom 59 651,5Italy 57 888,2Spain 42 345,3Poland 38 190,6Netherlands 16 258,0Greece 11 041,1Portugal 10 474,7Belgium 10 396,4Czech Republic 10 211,5Hungary 10 116,7Sweden 8 975,7Austria 8 114,0Denmark 5 397,6Slovakia 5 380,1Finland 5 219,7Ireland 4 027,5Lithuania 3 445,9Latvia 2 319,2Slovenia 1 996,4Estonia 1 350,6Cyprus 730,4Luxembourg 451,6Malta 399,9Total 458 599,0Threshold (62 %) 284 331,4 This Decision shall take effect on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 November 2004.. Done at Luxembourg, 11 October 2004.For the CouncilThe PresidentB. R. BOT(1)  OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 33.(2)  OJ L 106, 15.4.2004, p. 22. +",Council of the European Union;Council of European Ministers;Council of the European Communities;Council of the Union;EC Council;EU Council;European Union Council;qualified majority;reinforced majority;rules of procedure;population statistics;demographic indicator;demographic statistics;population size;vote;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;operation of the Institutions,21 +2488,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 200/83 of 24 January 1983 on the adaptation of the external trade statistics of the Community to the Directives concerning the harmonization of procedures for the export of goods and for the release of goods for free circulation. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas on importation all goods released for free circulation in the statistical territory of the Community are included in the external trade statistics of the Community;Whereas in the interests of the completeness of the external trade statistics of the Community it is therefore necessary to ensure that all goods released for free circulation in the statistical territory of the Community are recorded, even if they are not simultaneously released for home use;Whereas Council Directive 79/695/EEC of 24 July 1979 on the harmonization of procedures for the release of goods for free circulation (2) enables goods to be entered separately for free circulation and for home use;Whereas goods released for free circulation may, however, include goods which have previously been subject to the inward processing customs procedure and have thus already been included in the external trade statistics of the Community under the corresponding statistical procedure; whereas it is important to ensure that in those statistics such goods are not treated again in accordance with the rules laid down in Articles 3 to 39 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1736/75 of 24 June 1975 on the external trade statistics of the Community and statistics of trade between Member States (3);Whereas on exportation all goods within the meaning of Article 9 (2) of the Treaty which leave the statistical territory of the Community definitively are included in the external trade statistics of the Community;Whereas in the interests of the completeness of the external trade statistics of the Community it is therefore necessary to ensure that all such goods which leave the statistical territory of the Community definitively are recorded, even if the declaration of exportation from the customs territory of the Community is lodged in a Member State to which the goods were initially forwarded from another Member State;Whereas Council Directive 81/177/EEC of 24 February 1981 on the harmonization of procedures for the export of Community goods (4) makes export from the customs territory of the Community subject to the lodging of an export declaration at the competent customs office; whereas this office may be situated in a Member State to which the goods were initially forwarded from another Member State,. For the purposes of the external trade statistics of the Community, the following shall be treated in accordance with the rules laid down in Articles 3 to 39 of Regulation (EEC) No 1736/75:(a) on importation, goods entering or having entered the statistical territory of the Community, at the time they are declared released for free circulation in accordance with the measures adopted by the Member States for the purpose of implementing Directive 79/695/EEC, with the exception of goods having previously been subject to the inward processing procedure;(b) on exportation, goods leaving or about to leave the statistical territory of the Community, at the time they are declared released for exportation from the customs territory of the Community in accordance with the measures adopted by the Member States for the purpose of implementing Directive 81/177/EEC,even if these goods are not referred to in Article 2 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 1736/75. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1983.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 January 1983.For the CouncilThe PresidentH. W. LAUTENSCHLAGER(1) OJ No C 238, 13. 9. 1982, p. 90.(2) OJ No L 205, 13. 8. 1979, p. 19.(3) OJ No L 183, 14. 7. 1975, p. 3.(4) OJ No L 83, 30. 3. 1981, p. 40. +",free circulation;putting into free circulation;statistical method;statistical harmonisation;statistical methodology;customs territory (EU);EC customs territory;customs territory of the EEC;statistics;statistical abstract;statistical analysis;statistical data;statistical information;statistical monitoring;statistical source;statistical survey;statistical table;foreign trade;external trade;export;export sale,21 +24858,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2336/2002 of 23 December 2002 amending Regulation (EC) No 1367/2002 introducing preventive distillation as provided for in Article 30 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 in Portugal. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2585/2001(2), and in particular Article 33 thereof,Whereas:(1) Under the preventive distillation introduced in Portugal, producers are required to deliver their wine for distillation and distillers are required to deliver the alcohol obtained to the intervention agency before a specified date.(2) However, the public storage facilities in Portugal are full and the public authorities have been unable to accept deliveries of alcohol from the distillers, with the result that the storage facilities of certain distillers are now also full. This prevents them from accepting delivery of new wine for distillation before the date laid down in the Regulation.(3) To rectify this situation, the date by which wine must be delivered for distillation and the date by which alcohol must be delivered to public storage should be postponed for one month.(4) Since the deadline for delivery for distillation fell on 30 November 2002, this Regulation should apply from 1 December 2002.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1367/2002, is hereby replaced by the following:""3. The wine must be delivered to the distilleries by 31 December 2002 at the latest. The alcohol obtained must be delivered to the intervention agency by 28 February 2003 at the latest."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 December 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 December 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1.(2) OJ L 345, 29.12.2001, p. 10. +",alcohol;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;intervention agency;wine;table wine;ordinary wine;wine for direct consumption;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery,21 +34204,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 538/2007 of 15 May 2007 concerning the authorisation of a new use of Enterococcus faecium DSM 7134 (Bonvital) as a feed additive (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation.(2) In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for the authorisation of the preparation set out in the Annex to this Regulation. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(3) The application concerns authorisation of a new use of the preparation of Enterococcus faecium DSM 7134 (Bonvital), as a feed additive for piglets (weaned) and pigs for fattening, to be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’.(4) The use of the preparation of Enterococcus faecium DSM 7134 (Bonvital) was authorised for piglets and pigs for fattening by Commission Regulation (EC) No 666/2003 (2) concerning the provisional authorisation of the use of certain micro-organisms in feedingstuffs, for sows by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2154/2003 (3) concerning the provisional authorisation of certain micro-organisms in feedingstuffs (Enterococcus faecium and Lactobacillus acidophilus), for chickens for fattening by Commission Regulation (EC) No 521/2005 (4) concerning the permanent authorisation of an additive and the provisional authorisation of a new use of certain additives already authorised in feedingstuffs.(5) New data were submitted in support of the application for authorisation for piglets (weaned) and pigs for fattening. The European Food Safety Authority (the Authority) concluded in its opinion of 23 January 2007 that the preparation of Enterococcus faecium DSM 7134 (Bonvital) does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment (5). According to that opinion, the use of that preparation is efficacious in improving performance parameters according to doses recommended by the Authority in piglets and pigs for fattening. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post market monitoring. That opinion also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Community Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(6) The assessment of that preparation shows that the conditions for authorisation, provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised, as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘gut flora stabilisers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 May 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 378/2005 (OJ L 59, 5.3.2005, p. 8).(2)  OJ L 96, 12.4.2003, p. 11.(3)  OJ L 324, 11.12.2003, p. 11.(4)  OJ L 84, 2.4.2005, p. 3.(5)  Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed on the safety and efficacy of the product ‘Bonvital’, a preparation of Enterococcus faecium as a feed additive for piglets and pigs for fattening. Adopted on 23 January 2007. The EFSA Journal (2007) 440, p. 1 to 9.ANNEXIdentification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisationCFU/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: gut flora stabilisersAdditive composition:Powder: 1 × 1010 CFU/g of additiveGranules (microencapsulated): 1 × 1010 CFU/g of additiveCharacterisation of the active substance:Analytical method (1)1. In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage temperature, storage life and stability to pelleting.2. Recommended doses per kilogram of complete feedingstuffs:— for piglets (weaned) up to 35 kg of body weight: 1 × 109 CFU— pigs for fattening: 0,5 × 109 CFUPigs for fattening — 0,2 × 109 1 × 109(1)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Community Reference Laboratory: www.irmm.jrc.be/html/crlfaa/ +",animal feedingstuffs;animal feedstuffs;animal fodder;animal weaning food;feedstuffs;milk-replacer feed;foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive;zootechnics;zootechny;fattening;cramming,21 +1749,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1846/94 of 27 July 1994 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2999/92 laying down detailed rules for the application of the specific measures for the supply of processed fruit and vegetables to Madeira and to determine the forecast supply balance for the period 1 July to 30 September 1994. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Azores and Madeira with regard to certain agricultural products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1974/93 (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas the quantities of products eligible for the specific supply arrangements are determined by means of periodic forecast balances which may be revised according to the essential requirements of the market taking into account local production and traditional trade flows;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2999/92 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 375/94 (4), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the specific measures for the supply of processed fruit and vegetables to Madeira and the forecast balance fixing the quantities eligible for the specific supply arrangements for the period from 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994;Whereas, pending further information to be supplied by the competent authorities, and in order to guarantee continuity of the specific supply arrangements, the balance laid down in Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 should be adopted for a period limited to three months on the basis of the quantities determined for the 1993/94 marketing year;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. The Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 2999/92 is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 1994.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 July 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 180, 23. 7. 1993, p. 26.(3) OJ No L 301, 17. 10. 1992, p. 7.(4) OJ No L 48, 19. 2. 1994, p. 29.ANNEXForecast supply balance covering processed fruit and vegetable products for Madeira for the period 1 July to 30 September 1994>TABLE> +",Madeira;Autonomous region of Madeira;supply;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid,21 +36658,"2009/778/EC: Commission Decision of 22 October 2009 concerning the extension of uses of algal oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp . as a novel food ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2009) 7933). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 14 January 2008 the company Martek Biosciences Corporation made a request to the competent authorities of the United Kingdom for an extension of the uses as novel food ingredient of the oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp.(2) On 4 September 2008 the competent food assessment body of the United Kingdom issued its initial assessment report. In that report it came to the conclusion that the extension of uses of the oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp. as a food ingredient was acceptable.(3) The Commission forwarded the initial assessment report to all Member States on 25 September 2008.(4) Within the 60-day period laid down in Article 6(4) of Regulation (EC) No 258/97 reasoned objections to the marketing of the product were raised in accordance with that provision.(5) In their objections Member States raised concerns about elevated intake levels of omega-3 fatty acids and in particular DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).(6) However, the main source of omega-3 fatty acids is fish-oil. In the foods of the categories for which the addition oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp. was requested omega-3 fatty acids can be provided either from fish oil or alternatively from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp.(7) Therefore it is not expected that the use of oil from micro-algae in the food groups mentioned in the Annex will lead to an unacceptable increase of the overall intake of omega-3 fatty acids.(8) The oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp. complies with the criteria laid down in Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 258/97.(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp. as specified in Commission Decision 2003/427/EC (2) may be placed on the market in the Community as a novel food ingredient for the uses and at the maximum levels as listed in the Annex. The designation ‘oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp.’ shall be displayed in the list of ingredients of the foodstuffs containing it. This Decision is addressed to Martek Biosciences Corporation, 6480 Dobbin Road, Columbia, MD 21045, USA.. Done at Brussels, 22 October 2009.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 43, 14.2.1997, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 144, 12.6.2003, p. 13.ANNEXUSES OF OIL FROM THE MICRO-ALGAE SCHIZOCHYTRIUM SP.Use group Maximum content of DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid)Bakery products (breads and bread rolls) 200 mg/100 gCereal bars 500 mg/100 gNon-alcoholic beverages (including milk based beverages) 60 mg/100 ml +",algae;seaweed;vegetable oil;castor oil;colza oil;nut oil;palm oil;rape-seed oil;sesame oil;foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +42386,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 191/2013 of 5 March 2013 amending Regulations (EC) No 798/2008, (EC) No 119/2009 and (EU) No 206/2010 and Decision 2000/572/EC as regards animal welfare attestation in the models of veterinary certificates Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 2002/99/EC of 16 December 2002 laying down the animal health rules governing the production, processing, distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption (1), and in particular Article 9(4)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 (2) lays down a list of third countries, territories, zones or compartments from which poultry and poultry products may be imported into and transit through the Union and the veterinary certification requirements.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 119/2009 (3) lays down a list of third countries or parts thereof, for imports into, or transit through, the Union of meat of wild leporidae, of certain wild land mammals and of farmed rabbits and the veterinary certification requirements.(3) Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 (4) lays down the veterinary certification requirements for the introduction into the Union of certain consignments of live animals or fresh meat. It also establishes lists of third countries, territories or parts thereof which fulfil certain criteria and from which therefore consignments may be introduced into the Union and the veterinary certification requirements for the introduction into the Union of certain consignments of fresh meat from ungulates as defined in Council Directive 2004/68/EC of 26 April 2004 laying down animal health rules for the importation into and transit through the Community of certain live ungulate animals, amending Directives 90/426/EEC and 92/65/EEC and repealing Directive 72/462/EEC (5).(4) Commission Decision 2000/572/EC (6) lays down animal and public health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of meat preparations from third countries.(5) Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 (7) lays down rules for the protection of animals at the time of killing, which apply from 1 January 2013.(6) Article 12 of that Regulation establishes that the health certificate accompanying meat imported from third countries are to be supplemented by an attestation certifying that requirements at least equivalent to those laid down in Chapters II and III of that Regulation have been met.(7) For reasons of clarity, the animal welfare statements in the model of veterinary certificates ‘POU’ and ‘RAT’ laid down in Part 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 798/2008, in the model of veterinary certificate ‘RM’ laid down in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 119/2009, in the models of veterinary certificates ‘BOV’, ‘OVI’, ‘POR’, ‘EQU’ and ‘SUF’ laid down in Part 2 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 and the model of veterinary certificate ‘MP-PREP’ laid down in Annex II to Decision 2000/572/EC should be updated.(8) Such statement should also be added to the model of veterinary certificate ‘RUF’ laid down in Part 2 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 in order to provide the necessary certification only in the case that farmed game animals would be slaughtered or killed in a slaughterhouse.(9) It is appropriate to introduce a transitional period to allow third countries to adapt to the amended models of veterinary certificates.(10) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Amendments to Regulation (EC) No 798/2008In the model of veterinary certificates ‘POU’ and ‘RAT’ in Part 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 798/2008, point II.3 is replaced by the following:‘II.3.   Animal welfare attestationI, the undersigned official veterinarian, hereby certify, that the fresh meat described in Part I of this certificate derives from animals which have been handled in the slaughterhouse before and at the time of slaughter or killing in accordance with the relevant provisions of Union legislation and have met requirements at least equivalent to those laid down in Chapters II and III of Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 (8). Amendment to Regulation (EC) No 119/2009In the model of veterinary certificate ‘RM’ in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 119/2009, point V is replaced by the following:‘V.   ANIMAL WELFARE ATTESTATIONI, the undersigned official veterinarian, hereby certify, that the fresh meat described in Part I of this certificate derives from animals which have been handled in the slaughterhouse before and at the time of slaughter or killing in accordance with the relevant provisions of Union legislation and have met requirements at least equivalent to those laid down in Chapters II and III of Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 (9). Amendments to Regulation (EU) No 206/2010Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 is amended as follows:(1) in the models of veterinary certificates ‘BOV’, ‘OVI’, ‘POR’, ‘EQU’ and ‘SUF’ in Part 2 of Annex II, point II.3 is replaced by the following:(2) in the model of veterinary certificate ‘RUF’, in Part 2 of Annex II, the following point II.3 is inserted after point II.2.7: Amendment to Decision 2000/572/ECIn the model of veterinary certificate ‘MP-PREP’, in Annex II to Decision 2000/572/EC, point II.3 is replaced by the following:‘II.3.   Animal welfare attestationI, the undersigned official veterinarian, hereby certify, that the meat preparations (1) described in Part I of this certificate are derived from meat from animals which have been handled in the slaughterhouse before and at the time of slaughter or killing in accordance with the relevant provisions of Union legislation and have met requirements at least equivalent to those laid down in Chapters II and III of Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 (12). Transitional provisionFor a transitional period until 31 January 2014, consignments of products of animal origin accompanied by the relevant veterinary certificates issued no later than 30 November 2013 in accordance with the models of veterinary certificates before the entry into force of this Regulation may continue to be introduced into the Union. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 March 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 18, 23.1.2003, p. 11.(2)  OJ L 226, 23.8.2008, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 39, 10.2.2009, p. 12.(4)  OJ L 73, 20.3.2010, p. 1.(5)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 321.(6)  OJ L 240, 23.9.2000, p. 19.(7)  OJ L 303, 18.11.2009, p. 1.(8)  OJ L 303, 18.11.2009, p. 1.’.(9)  OJ L 303, 18.11.2009, p. 1.’.(10)  OJ L 303, 18.11.2009, p. 1.’;(11)  OJ L 303, 18.11.2009, p. 1.’.(12)  OJ L 303, 18.11.2009, p. 1.’. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;third country;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;import (EU);Community import;fresh meat;health certificate,21 +35955,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 782/2008 of 5 August 2008 approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Laguiole (PDO)). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 9(1), and in application of Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission has examined France's application for the approval of amendments to the specification of the protected designation of origin ‘Laguiole’ registered on the basis of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 (2).(2) Since the amendments in question are not minor within the meaning of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission published the amendment application in the Official Journal of the European Union (3) as required by the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of that Regulation. As no statement of objection within the meaning of Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been sent to the Commission, the amendments should be approved,. The amendments to the specification published in the Official Journal of the European Union regarding the name in the Annex to this Regulation are hereby approved. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 August 2008.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 417/2008 (OJ L 125, 9.5.2008, p. 27).(2)  OJ L 148, 21.6.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2156/2005 (OJ L 342, 24.12.2005, p. 54).(3)  OJ C 278, 21.11.2007, p. 17.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.3.   CheesesFRANCELaguiole (PDO) +",France;French Republic;location of production;location of agricultural production;agricultural product;farm product;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;labelling,21 +41275,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 518/2012 of 18 June 2012 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of June 2012 under the tariff quota opened by Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 of 26 November 2007 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94 as regards opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for poultrymeat (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of June 2012 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2012 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2012 under Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 June 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 June 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 309, 27.11.2007, p. 47.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.7.2012-30.9.20121 09.4410 0,3212352 09.4411 0,4525573 09.4412 0,3570184 09.4420 0,4878076 09.4422 0,477106 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +5748,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1263/2013 of 28 November 2013 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Valašský frgál (PGI)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Czech Republic’s application to register the name ‘Valašský frgál’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Valašský frgál’ should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 November 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ C 155, 1.6.2013, p. 9.ANNEXAgricultural products and foodstuffs listed in Annex I(I) to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012:Class 2.4.   Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s waresCZECH REPUBLICValašský frgál (PGI) +",confectionery product;biscuit;chocolate;chocolate product;cocoa product;pastry product;sweets;toffee;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;Czech Republic,21 +4910,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 356/2009 of 29 April 2009 initiating a new exporter review of Council Regulation (EC) No 452/2007 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of ironing boards originating, inter alia, in the People’s Republic of China, repealing the duty with regard to imports from one exporter in this country and making these imports subject to registration. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (the basic Regulation) and in particular Article 11(4).Whereas:A.   REQUEST FOR A REVIEW(1) The Commission has received an application for a ‘new exporter’ review pursuant to Article 11(4) of the basic Regulation. The application was lodged by Greenwood Houseware (Zuhai) Ltd (the applicant), an exporting producer in the People’s Republic of China (the country concerned).B.   PRODUCT(2) The product under review is ironing boards, whether or not free-standing, with or without a steam soaking and/or heating top and/or blowing top, including sleeve boards, and essential parts thereof, i.e. the legs, the top and the iron rest originating in the People’s Republic of China (the product concerned), currently classifiable within CN codes ex 3924 90 90, ex 4421 90 98, ex 7323 93 90, ex 7323 99 91, ex 7323 99 99, ex 8516 79 70 and ex 8516 90 00.C.   EXISTING MEASURES(3) The measures currently in force are a definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 452/2007 (2), under which imports into the Community of the product concerned originating in the People’s Republic of China, including the product concerned produced by the applicant, are subject to a definitive antidumping duty of 38,1 % with the exception of several companies expressly mentioned which are subject to individual duty rates.D.   GROUNDS FOR THE REVIEW(4) The applicant alleges that it operates under market economy conditions as defined in Article 2(7)(c) of the basic Regulation or alternatively claims individual treatment in conformity with Article 9(5) of the basic Regulation. It further alleges that it did not export the product concerned to the Community during the period of investigation on which the anti-dumping measures were based, i.e., the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005 (the original investigation period) and that it is not related to any of the exporting producers of the product which are subject to the abovementioned anti-dumping measures.(5) The applicant further alleges that it began exporting the product concerned to the Community after the end of the original investigation period.E.   PROCEDURE(6) Community producers known to be concerned have been informed of the above application and have been given and opportunity to comment. No comments have been received.(7) Having examined the evidence available, the Commission concludes that there is sufficient evidence to justify the initiation of a ‘new exporter’ review, pursuant to Article 11(4) of the basic Regulation. Upon receipt of the claim mentioned below under 8(c), it will be determined whether the applicant operates under market economy conditions as defined in Article 2(7)(c) of the basic Regulation or alternatively whether the applicant fulfils the requirements to have an individual duty established in accordance with Article 9(5) of the basic Regulation. If so, the applicant’s individual margin of dumping shall be calculated and, should dumping be found, the level of the duty to which its imports of the product concerned into the Community should be subject shall be determined.(8) If it is determined that the applicant fulfils the requirements to have an individual duty established, it may be necessary to amend the rate of duty currently applicable to imports of the product concerned from companies not individually mentioned in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 452/2007.(a) Questionnaires(b) Collection of information and holding of hearings(c) Market economy treatment/individual treatmentF.   REPEAL OF THE DUTY IN FORCE AND REGISTRATION OF IMPORTS(9) Pursuant to Article 11(4) of the basic Regulation, the anti-dumping duty in force should be repealed with regard to imports of the product concerned which are produced and sold for export to the Community by the applicant. At the same time, such imports should be made subject to registration in accordance with Article 14(5) of the basic Regulation, in order to ensure that, should the review result in a finding of dumping in respect of the applicant, anti-dumping duties can be levied retroactively from the date of the initiation of this review. The amount of the applicant’s possible future liabilities cannot be estimated at this stage of the proceeding.G.   TIME LIMITS(10) In the interest of sound administration, time limits should be stated within which:(a) interested parties may make themselves known to the Commission, present their views in writing and submit the replies to the questionnaire mentioned in recital 8(a) of this Regulation or provide any other information to be taken into account during the investigation;(b) interested parties may make a written request to be heard by the Commission.H.   NON-COOPERATION(11) In cases in which any interested party refuses access to or does not provide the necessary information within the time limits or significantly impedes the investigation, findings, affirmative or negative, may be made in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, on the basis of the facts available.(12) Where it is found that any interested party has supplied false or misleading information, the information shall be disregarded and use may be made, in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, of the facts available. If an interested party does not cooperate or cooperates only partially, and findings are therefore based on the facts available in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, the result may be less favourable to that party than if it had cooperated.I.   PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA(13) It is noted that any personal data collected in this investigation will be treated in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (3).J.   HEARING OFFICER(14) It is also noted that if interested parties consider that they are encountering difficulties in the exercise of their rights of defence, they may request the intervention of the Hearing Officer of DG Trade. He acts as an interface between the interested parties and the Commission services, offering, where necessary, mediation on procedural matters affecting the protection of their interests in this investigation, in particular with regard to issues concerning access to the file, confidentiality, extension of time limits and the treatment of written and/or oral submission of views. For further information and contact details, interested parties may consult the Hearing Officer’s web pages on the website of DG Trade (http://ec.europa.eu/trade),. A review of Regulation (EC) No 452/2007 is hereby initiated pursuant to Article 11(4) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96 in order to determine if and to what extent the imports of ironing boards, whether or not free-standing, with or without a steam soaking and/or heating top and/or blowing top, including sleeve boards, and essential parts thereof, i.e. the legs, the top and the iron rest, falling within CN codes ex 3924 90 90, ex 4421 90 98, ex 7323 93 90, ex 7323 99 91, ex 7323 99 99, ex 8516 79 70 and ex 8516 90 00 (TARIC codes 3924909010, 4421909810, 7323939010, 7323999110, 7323999910, 8516797010 and 8516900051), originating in the People’s Republic of China, produced and sold for export to the Community by Greenwood Houseware (Zuhai) Ltd (TARIC additional code A953) should be subject to the antidumping duty imposed by Regulation (EC) No 452/2007. The anti-dumping duty imposed by Regulation (EC) No 452/2007 is hereby repealed with regard to the imports identified in Article 1. The customs authorities are hereby directed, pursuant to Article 14(5) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96, to take the appropriate steps to register the imports identified in Article 1. Registration shall expire nine months following the date of entry into force of this Regulation. 1.   Interested parties, if their representations are to be taken into account during the investigation, must make themselves known to the Commission, present their views in writing and submit the replies to the questionnaire mentioned in recital 8(a) of this Regulation or any other information, unless otherwise specified, within 40 days of the entry into force of this Regulation. Interested parties may also apply in writing to be heard by the Commission within the same 40-day time limit.2.   Parties to the investigation wanting to comment on the appropriateness of Turkey, which is envisaged as a market economy third country for the purpose of establishing normal value in respect of the People’s Republic of China, must submit their comments within 10 days of the date of entry into force of this Regulation.3.   A duly substantiated claim for market economy treatment and/or individual treatment must reach the Commission within 21 days of the date of the entry into force of this Regulation.4.   All submissions and requests made by interested parties must be made in writing (not in electronic format, unless otherwise specified) and must indicate the name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers of the interested party. All written submissions, including the information requested in this Regulation, questionnaire replies and correspondence provided by interested parties on a confidential basis shall be labelled as ‘Limited’ (4) and, in accordance with Article 19(2) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96, shall be accompanied by a non-confidential version, which will be labelled ‘For inspection by interested parties’.Any information relating to the matter and/or any request for a hearing should be sent to the following address:European CommissionDirectorate-General for TradeDirectorate HOffice: N105 4/921049 BrusselsBELGIUMFax + 32 2 295 65 05 This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 April 2009.For the CommissionCatherine ASHTONMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 109, 26.4.2007, p. 12.(3)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.(4)  This means that the document is for internal use only. It is protected pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43). It is a confidential document pursuant to Article 19 of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1) and Article 6 of the WTO Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the GATT 1994 (Anti-dumping Agreement). +",import;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;household article;crockery;plates and dishes;EC Regulation;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty;China;People’s Republic of China;repeal;abrogation;annulment;revocation,21 +36987,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 171/2009 of 4 March 2009 on the issue of licences for the import of garlic in the subperiod from 1 June to 31 August 2009. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 341/2007 (3) opens and provides for the administration of tariff quotas and introduces a system of import licences and certificates of origin for garlic and other agricultural products imported from third countries.(2) The quantities for which ‘A’ licence applications have been lodged by traditional importers and by new importers during the first five working days following the 15th day of February 2009, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 341/2007 exceed the quantities available for products originating in China and all third countries other than China.(3) Therefore, in accordance with Article 7(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006, it is now necessary to establish the extent to which the ‘A’ licence applications sent to the Commission by the end of February 2009 can be met in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 341/2007,. Applications for ‘A’ import licences lodged pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 341/2007 during the first five working days following the 15th day of February 2009 and sent to the Commission by the end of February 2009 shall be met at a percentage rate of the quantities applied for as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 March 2009.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 90, 30.3.2007, p. 12.ANNEXOrigin Order number Allocation coefficientArgentina— Traditional importers— New importersChina— Traditional importers— New importersOther third countries— Traditional importers— New importers‘X : No quota for this origin for the subperiod in question.’ +",import;bulb vegetable;garlic;onion;scallion;shallot;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country;Argentina;Argentine Republic;China;People’s Republic of China,21 +40159,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 918/2011 of 13 September 2011 establishing a prohibition of fishing for forkbeards in EU and international waters of VIII and IX by vessels flying the flag of a Member State of the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 1225/2010 of 13 December 2010 fixing for 2011 and 2012 the fishing opportunities for EU vessels for fish stocks of certain deep-sea fish species (2), lays down quotas for 2011 and 2012.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member States referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2011.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member States referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2011 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member States referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 September 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 336, 21.12.2010, p. 1.ANNEXNo 36/DSSMember State European Union – All Member StatesStock GFB/89-Species Forkbeards (Phycis spp.)Zone EU and international waters of VIII and IXDate 8.8.2011 +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters,21 +13307,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2562/94 of 21 October 1994 amending Regulation (EC) No 2444/94 as regards the derogation to Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 3518/93 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2444/94 (4), lays down detailed rules for implementing the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community, in particular as regards the determination of the category of operators and the conditions under which import licences are granted;Whereas the adoption of specific criteria for the determination of category C operators resulted, for 1994, in a postponement of the dates fixed in Article 4 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93; whereas the obligation on the operators to provide all supporting documentation required by the rules along with the requirement that the documentation be verified by the competent authorities of the Member States require additional time limits; whereas under these circumstances the dates laid down for 1994 in Regulation (EC) No 2444/94 should be amended;Whereas this Regulation must enter into force immediately, taking account of the time limits laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Bananas,. In Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2444/94, '18 October 1994', '25 October 1994' and '15 November 1994' are replaced by '31 October 1994', '9 November 1994' and '18 November 1994' respectively. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 October 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 320, 22. 12. 1993, p. 15.(3) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) OJ No L 261, 11. 10. 1994, p. 3. +",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;supply balance sheet;certificate of origin,21 +37285,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 647/2009 of 23 July 2009 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Brněnské pivo or Starobrněnské pivo (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) and Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Czech Republic’s application to register the name ‘Brněnské pivo’ or ‘Starobrněnské pivo’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, this name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation shall be entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 July 2009.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 310, 5.12.2008, p. 25.ANNEXFoodstuffs listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 510/2006:Group 2.1:   BeersCZECH REPUBLICBrněnské pivo or Starobrněnské pivo (PGI) +",originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;beer;alcoholic beverage;fermented beverage;spirituous beverage;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;Czech Republic,21 +5124,"Council Regulation (EU) No 493/2010 of 7 June 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 234/2004 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Liberia. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 215 thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 2010/129/CFSP of 1 March 2010 amending Common Position 2008/109/CFSP concerning restrictive measures imposed against Liberia (1),Having regard to the joint proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European Commission,Whereas:(1) Council Common Position 2004/137/CFSP of 10 February 2004 concerning restrictive measures against Liberia (2) provided for the implementation of the measures set out in UN Security Council Resolution 1521 (2003), including a ban on technical assistance related to military activities. It also provided for a ban on financial assistance related to military activities. Pursuant to that Common Position, Council Regulation (EC) No 234/2004 (3) imposes a general ban on the provision of technical assistance, financing or financial assistance related to military activities, to any person, entity or body in, or for use in, Liberia.(2) On 12 February 2008, the Council adopted Common Position 2008/109/CFSP (4) which confirmed those measures, and consolidated them with other relevant measures into a single legal act.(3) On 17 December 2009, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1903 (2009) which amended the UN restrictive measures on arms and related materiel and the provision of assistance, advice and training related to military activities by confining the effect of those restrictive measures to non-governmental entities and individuals operating in the territory of Liberia. Pursuant to that Resolution, Common Position 2008/109/CFSP was amended by Decision 2010/129/CFSP.(4) Regulation (EC) No 234/2004 should be amended accordingly.(5) Any processing of personal data of natural persons under this Regulation should respect Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (5) and Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (6),. Regulation (EC) No 234/2004 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 1 is replaced by the following:(a) “technical assistance” means any technical support related to repairs, development, manufacture, assembly, testing, maintenance, or any other technical service, and may take forms such as instruction, advice, training, transmission of working knowledge or skills or consulting services. Technical assistance includes verbal forms of assistance;(b) “Sanctions Committee” means the Committee established by paragraph 21 of UN Security Council Resolution 1521 (2003).’;2. Article 2 is replaced by the following:(a) to provide technical assistance related to military activities, including to the provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of arms and of related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned, directly or indirectly to any non-governmental person, entity or body in or for use in Liberia;(b) to provide financing or financial assistance related to military activities, including in particular grants, loans and export credit insurance for any sale, supply, transfer or export of arms and related materiel, or for the provision of related technical assistance, directly or indirectly to any non-governmental person, entity or body in or for use in Liberia; or(c) to participate, knowingly and intentionally, in activities the object or effect of which is to circumvent the prohibitions referred to in points (a) or (b).’;3. Article 3 is replaced by the following:(a) technical assistance intended solely for support of or use by the United Nations Mission in Liberia; or(b) technical assistance related to non-lethal equipment which is intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, provided that the Member State concerned has notified in advance the provision of such technical assistance to the Sanctions Committee. Such notifications shall contain all relevant information, including, where appropriate, the end-user, the proposed date of delivery and the itinerary of shipments.4. Article 4 is replaced by the following: This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 7 June 2010.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. CORBACHO(1)  OJ L 51, 2.3.2010, p. 23.(2)  OJ L 40, 12.2.2004, p. 35.(3)  OJ L 40, 12.2.2004, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 38, 13.2.2008, p. 26.(5)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.(6)  OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31.(7)  OJ L 335, 13.12.2008, p. 99.’; +",Liberia;Republic of Liberia;precious stones;diamond;gem;jewel;military equipment;arms;military material;war material;weapon;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;tropical wood,21 +18715,"1999/543/EC, ECSC, Euratom: Council Decision of 29 July 1999 extending the term of office of Mr Jürgen Trumpf as Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 207(2) thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 30(2) thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 121(2) thereof,Having regard to the Council Decision of 25 July 1994 appointing Mr Jürgen Trumpf as Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union,Whereas the term of office of Mr Jürgen Trumpf as Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union expires on 31 August 1999; whereas the term of office should be extended,. The term of office of Mr Jürgen Trumpf as Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union is hereby extended from 1 September 1999 until the last day of the month following that in which the Council appoints his successor. The abovementioned Decision of 25 July 1994 shall be amended insofar as it is contrary to this Decision. This Decision shall be notified to Mr Jürgen TRUMPF by the President of the Council.It shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 29 July 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. HASSI +",Council of the European Union;Council of European Ministers;Council of the European Communities;Council of the Union;EC Council;EU Council;European Union Council;elective office;compulsory mandate;local mandate;national mandate;outgoing cabinet;outgoing government;outgoing member;parliamentary mandate;representative mandate;resignation of an elected representative;resigning member;term of office;appointment of staff;Secretary General of an Institution,21 +40294,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1114/2011 of 4 November 2011 repealing Regulation (EC) No 601/2008 on protective measures applying to certain fishery products imported from Gabon and intended for human consumption Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (1), and in particular Article 53(1)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 601/2008 (2) applies to certain fishery products originating in Gabon and intended for human consumption. It provides for laboratory checks on each consignment of such fishery products to ensure compliance with the relevant limit values for heavy metals and sulphites, respectively, that are laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 of 19 December 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs (3) and in European Parliament and Council Directive 95/2/EC of 20 February 1995 on food additives other than colours and sweeteners (4). These protective measures were taken after a Community inspection in 2007 revealed significant shortcomings in Gabon’s monitoring system.(2) The Food and Veterinary Office carried out a follow-up inspection in Gabon in July 2010 to evaluate the monitoring system in place governing the production of fishery products intended for export to the Union. The inspection team observed improvements in legislation, official control procedures and laboratory performance. A number of recommendations were made that were subsequently addressed by Gabon. In addition, pre-export controls carried out in Gabon now provide appropriate guarantees to allow imports of fishery products, intended for human consumption, into the Union.(3) Since the checks provided for in Regulation (EC) No 601/2008 are no longer necessary that Regulation should be repealed.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Regulation (EC) No 601/2008 is repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 November 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 165, 26.6.2008, p. 3.(3)  OJ L 364, 20.12.2006, p. 5.(4)  OJ L 61, 18.3.1995, p. 1. +",Gabon;Gabonese Republic;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;heavy metal;fishery product;import (EU);Community import;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;dangerous substance;dangerous product;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +271,"Council Directive 72/221/EEC of 6 June 1972 concerning coordinated annual surveys of industrial activity. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 213 thereof;Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;Whereas, in order to carry out the tasks entrusted to it under the Treaty, the Commission must have at its disposal up-to-date statistics, comparable as between States, on the structure, importance and development of industry and small craft industries in Member States;Whereas, when the industrial census was being prepared in 1963, the Commission found it necessary to draw the attention of the Governments of Member States to the fact that the development of the industrial economy in a common market requires that industrial statistics should provide certain minimum data; whereas the information available in the various Member States is inadequate or insufficiently comparable to serve as a reliable basis for the work of the Commission;Whereas the European Economic Community has in the meantime made substantial progress towards integration; whereas new economic policies and guidelines call for initiatives and decisions based on valid statistics; whereas the statistics available in industry and small craft industries are not yet up to the standards appropriate to this economic situation.Whereas these deficiencies make it difficult to extract from the industrial statistics now available in the various Member States information which could serve as a reliable basis for the work of the Commission, in particular as regards medium-term economic policy industrial policy, and competition policy;Whereas comparable information on industrial activity must be obtained from the Member States and whereas for that reason it is necessary to carry out surveys which are coordinated as regards content, coverage, concepts and definitions, methods, and breakdown by industrial activity and size of statistical unit, for the purpose of collecting a body of coherent statistics whereby it will be possible to analyse the situation and economic development of the various branches of industry, and the potential for or obstacles to their growth; whereas these statistics will also provide the data necessary for calculating the contribution of industry and small craft industries to the national product and for other work in the sphere of statistical and economic synthesis;. The Member States, in technical cooperation with the Commission, shall take all necessary steps for collecting annual statistical data with a view to drawing up coherent statistics on the structure and productive activity of industry in the Member States. This first collection of data shall be made in 1974, at the latest and shall relate to the preceding year. The surveys shall cover all industrial undertakings and small businesses, if any, which employ twenty or more persons and whose principal activity is listed in one of the Divisions of the Nomenclature of Economic Activities in the European Communities (NACE), for industry, including energy and water, and also construction (NACE 1 to 5).Surveys shall, at least once in every five years, be extended to cover undertakings employing fewer than 20 persons. The Commission, in agreement with the Member States, shall appoint the years in which the surveys shall be so extended.Surveys into undertakings employing fewer than twenty persons may be carried out by means of sampling. The statistical units shall be the undertaking, the economic activity unit and, where regional statistics are concerned, also the local unit. Statistical units are defined in Part I of the NACE. Surveys shall cover the variables listed in the Annex to this Directive. During the first stage, which shall start in 1974 at the latest, the surveys need not include data relating to the variables shown in brackets. For the 1977 survey, covering the year 1976, and subsequently, Member States shall collect data relating to all the variables listed in the Annex.Data to be collected on undertakings employing from twenty to ninety-nine persons shall, however, cover only the variables concerning the number of persons employed, turnover, gross wages and salaries paid, and also purchases of raw materials, intermediate products and industrial services.As regards periodical surveys into undertakings employing fewer than twenty persons, the Commission shall, before the end of 1975, put forward proposals on the data to be collected.From the first survey onwards data on local units (enterprise) shall be collected in respect of the following variables:— total number of persons employed other than home workers;— gross salaries and wages paid out, including the amount paid to home workers on the payroll;— total of investments in fixed capital.The information last referred to shall supplement the data by undertaking collected annually in respect of investments, in compliance with Council Directive No 64/475/EEC of 30 July 1964 (1). With the exception of information subject to statistical secrecy under national law, the results of the surveys recorded in. accordance with a common schedule of tables and broken down by industrial activity corresponding to the three-digit NACE headings shall be forwarded annually to the Commission.The Commission shall, with the agreement of the Member States, determine the exceptions to the general rule governing break-down by industrial activity, the details relating to the presentation of results, including the break-down according to size of statistical unit, and the form in which results should be forwarded.Member States in which the collection and processing of data are based on a nomenclature of activities other than the NACE shall take all necessary measures to ensure that results expressed in their nomenclature shall be adequately transposed into the Community nomenclature. Member States shall take all appropriate steps to reduce to a minimum the time taken in carrying out and processing the surveys, in order that the results may be available to the Commission as soon as possible. The cost of carrying out these surveys in the Member States shall be borne by the national budgets. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 6 June 1972.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. THORN(1)  OJ No 131, 13.8.1964, p. 2193/64.ANNEXvariables adopted for the collection of data by undertaking and data according to units of economic activity (EAU)Code Variables Questions forthe undertaking the EAU1 Number of persons employed, total * —1.1 Proprietors working in the undertaking and family workers * —1.2 Employees, total of * *1.21 Manual workers, including apprentices * *1.21.1 of whom: women (*) —1.22 Non-manual workers, including commercial and technical trainees * *1.22.1 of whom: women (*) —2 Number of hours, normal and overtime, worked by manual workers including apprentices during the year — (*)3 Labour costs, total * (*)3.1 Gross wages and salaries paid other than remuneration paid to home workers * (*)3.2 Remuneration paid to home workers as entered on the payroll (*) (*)3.3 Compulsory and voluntary social security charges of the employer * (*)3.31 of which: voluntary social security contributions and other labour costs (*) (*)4 Turnover, total * —4.1 Sales of products manufactured by the undertaking (or the EAU) and revenue from industrial services rendered to others (work from material supplied, etc.) * *4.11 of which: proceeds of industrial services supplied (work from material supplied, etc.) (*) (*)4.2 Sales of goods purchased from others and resold as purchased * —4.3 Turnover from other items * —5 Internal transfers of intermediate goods and industrial services: value of deliveries of raw materials and intermediate products and value of industrial services rendered by one EAU to another EAU of an undertaking — (*)6 Internal transfers of fixed capital: value of capital goods manufactured (or built) by one EAU and supplied to another EAU of an undertaking — (*)7 Stocks of finished products manufactured by the unit and of products in course of manufacture:7.1 — at the beginning of the year * (*)7.2 — at the end of the year * (*)7.3 — difference, plus or minus * (*)8 Stocks of goods purchased:8.1 — at the beginning of the year * —8.2 — at the end of the year * —8.3 — difference, plus or minus * —9 Value of capital goods manufactured or built by the undertaking itself with its own labour force and for its own use and major repairs carried out by the undertaking itself * —10 Value of capital goods manufactured or built by the EAU itself with its own labour force and for its own use and major repairs carried out by the EAU itself — (*)11 Purchases or receipts of raw and ancillary materials, intermediate products, energy and small tools not considered as fixed capital:11.1 Purchases from others undertakings * *11.2 Value of raw materials, etc received from other EAUs of the undertaking — (*)12 Cost of industrial services received:12.1 — from others * *12.2 — from others — (*)13 Cost of goods purchased for resale as purchased * —14 Stocks of raw and ancillary materials, intermediary products and energy:14.1 — at the beginning of the year * (*)14.2 — at the end of the year * (*)14.3 — difference, plus or minus * (*)15 Cost of non-industrial services received from others, total of * —15.1 Rent paid for non-residential buildings and of capital goods * (*)15.11 of which: rent paid for capital goods (*) *15.2 Insurance premiums paid * —15.3 Bank charges * —15.4 Cost of other non-industrial services * —16 Indirect taxes, total * —16.1 Value added tax (VAT) and other taxes and consumption * (*)16.11 VAT and other turnover taxes (*) (*)16.12 Taxes on consumption (*) (*)16.2 Other indirect taxes * —17 Operating subsidies * (*) +",technical cooperation;technical aid;technical assistance;secondary sector;industrial sector;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;economic activity;data collection;compiling data;data retrieval;economic survey;survey of the economic situation;craft business;industrial enterprise;industrial business;industrial company;industrial undertaking,21 +42907,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 999/2013 of 17 October 2013 on the issue of import licences and the allocation of import rights for applications lodged during the first seven days of October 2013 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 (3) opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products originating in Brazil, Thailand and other third countries.(2) The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of October 2013 in respect of Groups Nos 1, 2, 4A, 6A, 7 and 8 for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2014 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested.(3) The applications for import rights lodged during the first seven days of October 2013 in respect of Group No 5A for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2014 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import rights may be allocated should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. 1.   The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2014 in respect of Groups Nos 1, 2, 4A, 6A, 7 and 8, shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex hereto.2.   The quantities for which import rights applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2014 in respect of Group No 5A, shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficient set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 October 2013.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 October 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 142, 5.6.2007, p. 3.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.1.2014 to 31.3.20141 09.4211 0,4488284A 09.4214 0,55928409.4251 1,5822809.4252 14,2909776A 09.4216 0,49058409.4260 1,801814Group No Order No Allocation coefficient for import rights applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.1.2014 to 31.3.20145A 09.4215 0,71275809.4254 1,16144309.4255 4,424789 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +3337,"2003/885/EC: Council Decision of 17 November 2003 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement on the application of certain Community acts on the territory of the Principality of Monaco. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with Article 300(3), first subparagraph thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the Community an Agreement on the application of certain Community acts on the territory of the Principality of Monaco.(2) Certain tasks for implementation have been attributed to the Joint Committee established under the Agreement, and in particular the power to amend certain aspects of the annexes thereto.(3) The appropriate internal procedures should be established to ensure the proper functioning of the Agreement and it is necessary to empower the Commission to agree to certain amendments to the Agreement and to take certain decisions for its implementation.(4) The Agreement should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Community and the Principality of Monaco on the application of certain Community acts on the territory of the Principality of Monaco is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign, on behalf of the Community, the Agreement referred to in Article 1 in order to bind the Community. The President of the Council or his designate(s) shall, on behalf of the Community, notify to Monaco the completion of the procedures as provided for in Article 6(1) of the Agreement. 1. The Community shall be represented by the Commission on the Joint Committee set up under Article 3 of the Agreement.2. The position to be taken by the Community in the Committee shall be determined by the Council on a proposal by the Commission; the Council shall act by the same voting rule as that applicable for the adoption of the Community act concerned.3. By derogation to paragraph 2, the Commission shall adopt the Community's position on decisions concerning the addition of Community acts to the Annex of the Agreement, when the acts in question amend acts already contained therein.. Done at Brussels, 17 November 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. Frattini +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);pharmaceutical legislation;control of medicines;pharmaceutical regulations;Monaco;Principality of Monaco;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;drug surveillance;pharmaceutical surveillance;supervision of medicinal products;supervision of pharmaceutical drugs,21 +27220,"2004/63/EC: Commission Decision of 23 December 2003 amending Decision 2003/467/EC as regards the declaration that certain provinces of Italy are free of bovine brucellosis and enzootic bovine leukosis (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2003) 5063). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine(1), and in particular Annex A(II)(7) and Annex D(I)(E) thereto,Whereas:(1) The lists of regions of Member States declared free of bovine brucellosis and enzootic bovine leukosis are set out in Commission Decision 2003/467/EC of 25 June 2003 establishing the official tuberculosis, brucellosis and enzootic-bovine-leukosis free status of certain Member States and regions of Member States as regards bovine herds(2).(2) Italy submitted to the Commission documentation demonstrating compliance with the appropriate conditions provided for in Directive 64/432/EEC as regards the provinces of Cremona, Lodi and Pavia in the Region of Lombardia in order that those provinces may be declared officially free of brucellosis as regards bovine herds.(3) Italy also submitted to the Commission documentation demonstrating compliance with the appropriate conditions provided for in Directive 64/432/EEC as regards the provinces of Milano, Lodi and Cremona in the Region of Lombardia and the provinces of Arezzo, Firenze, Grossetto, Livorno, Lucca, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato, and Siena in the Region of Toscana, in order that those provinces may be declared officially free of enzootic bovine leukosis as regards bovine herds.(4) Following evaluation of the documentation submitted by Italy, the provinces of Cremona, Lodi and Pavia in the Region of Lombardia should be declared officially free of bovine brucellosis and the provinces of Milano, Lodi and Cremona in the Region of Lombardia and the provinces of Arezzo, Firenze, Grossetto, Livorno, Lucca, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato, and Siena in the Region of Toscana should be declared officially free of enzootic bovine leukosis.(5) Decision 2003/467/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annexes II and III to Decision 2003/467/EC are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 December 2003.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p.1977/64. Directive as last amended by the Act of Accession of 2003.(2) OJ L 156, 25.6.2003, p. 74.ANNEXAnnexes II and III to Decision 2003/467/EC are amended as follows:1. In Annex II, Chapter 2 is replaced by the following:""CHAPTER 2 OFFICIALLY BRUCELLOSIS-FREE REGIONS OF MEMBER STATESIn Italy:- Region Emilia-Romagna: Provinces of Bologna, Ferrara, Forli-Cesena, Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Ravenna, Reggio Emilia, Rimini- Region Lombardia: Provinces of Bergamo, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Mantova, Pavia, Sondrio, Varese- Region Marche: Province of Ascoli Piceno- Region Sardinia: Provinces of Cagliari, Nuoro, Oristano, Sassari- Region Trentino-Alto Aldige: Provinces of Bolzano, TrentoIn Portugal:- Autonomous Region of Azores: Islands of Pico, Graciosa, Flores, CorvoIn the United Kingdom:- Great Britain: England, Scotland, Wales"".2. In Annex III, Chapter 2 is replaced by the following:""CHAPTER 2 OFFICIALLY ENZOOTIC-BOVINE-LEUKOSIS-FREE REGIONS OF MEMBER STATESIn Italy:- Region Emilia-Romagna: Provinces of Bologna, Ferrara, Forli-Cesena, Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Ravenna, Reggio Emilia, Rimini- Region Lombardia: Provinces of Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Mantova, Milano, Sondrio, Varese- Region Marche: Province of Ascoli Piceno- Region Toscana: Provinces of Arezzo, Firenze, Grossetto, Livorno, Lucca, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato, Siena- Region Trentino-Alto Aldige: Provinces of Bolzano, Trento- Region Val d'Aosta: Province of Aosta"" +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;Italy;Italian Republic;animal leucosis;bovine leucosis;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;livestock;flock;herd;live animals,21 +1860,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2566/94 of 21 October 1994 reducing the basic and buying-in prices for oranges and mandarins for the 1994/95 marketing year as a result of the overrun in the intervention threshold for 1993/94. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3669/93 (2), and in particular Article 16b (4) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 3452/93 of 16 December 1993 fixing the intervention thresholds for oranges, mandarins, satsumas and clementines for the 1993/94 marketing year (3) fixes the intervention thresholds for the 1993/94 marketing year at 1 190 000 tonnes for oranges and at 34 400 tonnes for mandarins;Whereas, pursuant to Article 16a (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 and Article 2 (1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2240/88 of 19 July 1988 fixing, for peaches, lemons and oranges, the rules for applying Article 16b of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1623/91 (5) respectively, if, in the course of a marketing year, intervention measures adopted for oranges and mandarins involve quantities exceeding the intervention thresholds fixed for those products and for that marketing year, the basic and buying-in prices fixed for those products for the following marketing year are to be reduced by 1 % for each 37 700 tonnes in the case of oranges and by 1 % for each 3 000 tonnes in the case of mandarins by which the threshold is exceeded;Whereas pursuant to Article 9 of Council Regulation (EC) No 3119/93 of 8 November 1993 laying down special measures to encourage the processing of certain citrus fruits (6), the quantities of oranges delivered for processing under that Regulation are to be added to the quantities bought in; whereas the quantities of mandarins are to be treated as qualifying under an intervention measure with a view to determining any overrun in the intervention threshold for those products;Whereas, according to information supplied by the Member States, intervention measures adopted in the Community in respect of the 1993/94 marketing year related to 1 327 918 tonnes of oranges and 65 745 tonnes of mandarins; whereas the Commission therefore notes an overrun of 137 918 tonnes in the case of oranges and 31 345 tonnes in the case of mandarins;Whereas, in view of the foregoing, the basic and buying-in prices for the 1994/95 marketing year as fixed by Council Regulation (EC) No 1889/94 of 27 July 1994 fixing the basic price and buying-in price applicable in the fruit and vegetables sector for the 1994/95 marketing year (7) must be reduced by 3 % in the case of oranges and 10 % in the case of mandarins;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. The basic and buying-in prices for oranges and mandarins for the 1994/95 marketing year as fixed by Regulation (EC) No 1889/94 are hereby reduced by 3 % in the case of oranges and 10 % in the case of mandarins and shall be as set out in the Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 October 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 338, 31. 12. 1993, p. 26.(3) OJ No L 316, 17. 12. 1993, p. 10.(4) OJ No L 198, 26. 7. 1988, p. 9.(5) OJ No L 150, 15. 6. 1991, p. 8.(6) OJ No L 279, 12. 11. 1993, p. 17.(7) OJ No L 197, 30. 7. 1994, p. 34.ANNEXBASIC AND BUYING-IN PRICES 1994/95 marketing year MANDARINS 16 November 1994 to 28 February 1995""(ECU/100 kg net)"""""" ID=""1"">32,93> ID=""2"">21,09""> ID=""1"">32,55> ID=""2"">20,58""> ID=""1"">32,05> ID=""2"">19,82""> ID=""1"">30,39> ID=""2"">19,31"">These prices refer to packed mandarins of Quality Class I, size 54/69 mm.SWEET ORANGES 1 December 1994 to 31 May 1995""(ECU/100 kg net)"""""" ID=""1"">33,04> ID=""2"">20,88""> ID=""1"">29,49> ID=""2"">19,11""> ID=""1"">30,11> ID=""2"">19,57""> ID=""1"">32,02> ID=""2"">19,87""> ID=""1"">32,65> ID=""2"">20,12"">These prices refer to packed oranges of the Moro, Navel, Navellina, Salustiana, Sanguinello and Valencia late varieties, Quality Class I, size 67/80 mm.Note:The prices given in this Annex do not include the cost of the packaging in which the product is presented. +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;purchase price;basic price;guarantee threshold;price reduction;drop in prices;fall in prices;price decrease;reduction of prices;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,21 +2760,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 501/2001 of 14 March 2001 on the authorisation of transfers between the quantitative limits of textiles and clothing products originating in the People's Republic of China. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 of 12 October 1993 on common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2474/2000(2), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 5 of the Agreement between the Community and the People's Republic of China on trade in textiles products, initialled on 9 December 1988(3), and as last amended and extended by the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters, initialled on 19 May 2000(4), provides that transfers may be made between quota years.(2) The People's Republic of China made a request on 29 December 2000 for an advance use of quantities from the quantitative limits for the year 2001.(3) The transfers requested by the People's Republic of China fall within the limits of the flexibility provisions referred to in Article 5 of the Agreement between the Community and the People's Republic of China on trade in textiles products, initialled on 9 December 1988 and as set out in Annex VIII to Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93.(4) It is appropriate to grant the request.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Textile Committee provided for in Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93,. Transfers between the quantitative limits for textile goods originating in the People's Republic of China are authorised for the quota year 2000 as detailed in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply to the quota year 2000.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 March 2001.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 275, 8.11.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 286, 11.11.2000, p. 1.(3) OJ L 367, 31.12.1988, p. 75.(4) OJ L 314, 14.12.2000, p. 13.ANNEXCategory 6: advance use of 1049160 pieces from year 2001 quantitative limits.Category 7: advance use of 499160 pieces from year 2001 quantitative limits.Category 21: advance use of 333000 pieces from year 2001 quantitative limits. +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);trade agreement;trade negotiations;trade treaty;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;clothing;article of clothing;ready-made clothing;work clothes;China;People’s Republic of China,21 +13888,"95/567/EC: Council Decision of 18 December 1995 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Bolivia on precursors and chemical substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof, in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 228 (2), and Article 228 (4) thereof,Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission,Whereas, on 25 September 1995, the Council authorized the Commission to negotiate, on behalf of the Community, agreements on the control of precursors and chemical substances with the Member States of the Organization of American States, and as a priority with the Member Countries of the Cartagena Agreement; whereas the Commission, on the basis of this authorization, completed negotiations with the Republic of Bolivia on 13 November 1995;Whereas it is appropriate that the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Bolivia on precursors and chemical substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances should be approved;Whereas it is appropriate that the Council authorize the Commission, in consultation with a special committee appointed by the Council, to approve modifications on behalf of the Community where the Agreement provides for them to be adopted by the Joint Follow-Up Group; whereas, such authorization must be limited to the modification of the Annexes of the Agreement in so far as it concerns substances already covered by Community legislation on precursors and chemical substances,. The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Bolivia on precursors and chemical substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement. The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, deposit the instrument provided for in Article 12 of the Agreement (1). 1.   The Community shall be represented in the Joint Follow-Up Group provided for in Article 9 of the Agreement by the Commission, assisted by the representatives of the Member States.2.   The Commission is authorized to approve, on behalf of the Community, modifications to the Annexes to the Agreement adopted by the Joint Follow-Up Group by the procedure laid down in Article 10 of the Agreement.The Commission shall be assisted in this task by a special committee designated by the Council and charged with establishing a common position.3.   The authorization referred to in paragraph 2 shall be limited to those substances which are already covered by the relevant Community legislation on drugs precursors and chemical substances. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 1995.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. BORRELL FONTELLES(1)  The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council. +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;illicit trade;black market;clandestine trade;contraband;fraudulent trade;narcotic;Bolivia;Republic of Bolivia;psychotropic substance,21 +276,"82/798/EEC: Commission Decision of 15 November 1982 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Ithaco - Heterodyne Lock-in Amplifier, model Dynatrac 391A' may be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 608/82 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 7 April 1982, the Federal Republic of Germany has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'Ithaco - Heterodyne Lock-in Amplifier, model Dynatrac 391A', ordered on 8 August 1980 and to be used for the measurement of the crystallization temperature of quenchingly condensed amorphous metal layers in intense magnetic fields, should be considered to be a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 21 September 1982 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is an amplifier;Whereas its objective technical characteristics such as the sensibility in relation to sound and the use to which it is put make it specially suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for scientific activities; whereas it must therefore be considered to be a scientific apparatus;Whereas, on the basis of information received from Member States, apparatus of equivalent scientific value capable of use for the same purpose is not currently manufactured in the Community; whereas, therefore, duty-free admission of this apparatus is justified,. The apparatus described as 'Ithaco - Heterodyne Lock-in Amplifier, model Dynatrac 391A', which is the subject of an application by the Federal Republic of Germany of 7 April 1982, may be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 November 1982.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 74, 18. 3. 1982, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32. +",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;acoustics;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;electro-magnetic equipment;electro-magnet;magnetic device;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,21 +17535,"98/502/EC: Commission Decision of 27 July 1998 on the use of a slaughterhouse, in accordance with the provisions of point 7 of Annex II, of Council Directive 92/119/EEC, by Italy (notified under document number C(1998) 2257) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/119/EEC of 17 December 1992 (1) introducing general Community measures for the control of certain animal diseases and specific measures relating to swine vesicular disease, as last amended by the act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden and in particular point 7(d) of Annex II thereof,Whereas on 17 June 1998 an outbreak of swine vesicular disease in the municipality of Mezzocorona, Province of Trento, was declared by the Italian veterinary authorities;Whereas in accordance with Article 10 of Council Directive 92/119/EEC a protection zone was immediately established around the outbreak site;Whereas the movement of transport of pigs on public and private roads within the protection zone has been prohibited;Whereas Italy has submitted a request for making use of a slaughterhouse situated in the protection zone for the slaughtering of pigs coming from outside the said zone;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. Italy is authorised to make use of the slaughterhouse 'Hauser snc` located in the protection zone established on 17 June 1998 around the outbreak of swine vesicular disease occurred in Mezzocorona (Trento) under the following conditions:- the access to the slaughterhouse must be via one corridor. The details of this corridor shall be laid down in the Italian legislation,- when entering the corridor, vehicles carrying pigs for slaughter must be sealed by the competent authorities. At the time of sealing, the authorities shall record the registration number of the vehicle and the number of pigs carried by the vehicle,- on arrival at the slaughterhouse, the competent authorities shall:(i) inspect and remove the seal of the vehicle;(ii) record the registration number of the vehicle and the number of pigs on the vehicle.2. Any vehicle carrying pigs to the slaughterhouse referred to in paragraph 1 shall undergo cleaning and disinfection immediately after unloading. The Member States shall amend the measures they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 July 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 69. +",meat processing industry;cutting premises;cutting-up premises;slaughterhouse;Italy;Italian Republic;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow,21 +17022,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1845/97 of 22 September 1997 amending Regulation (EC) No 391/97 laying down, for 1997, certain measures for the conservation and management of fishery resources applicable to vessels flying the flag of Norway. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Regulation (EC) No 391/97 (2) allocates, for 1997, certain catch quotas to Norway in Community waters;Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Articles 2 and 7 of the Fisheries Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway (3), consultations were held in order to adjust the total allowable catch (TAC) for plaice in ICES division IV;Whereas these consultations led to an agreement to set the TAC for plaice at 80 000 tonnes for 1997 and, inter alia, to adjust the corresponding Norwegian catch quota to 3 100 tonnes;Whereas it is necessary to amend Regulation (EC) No 391/97 accordingly,. In Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 391/97, the entry dealing with the Norwegian catch quota for plaice shall be replaced by that appearing in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 September 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1) OJ L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ L 66, 6. 3. 1997, p. 49.(3) OJ L 226, 29. 8. 1980, p. 48.ANNEXNorwegian catch quota for 1997>TABLE> +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Norway;Kingdom of Norway;ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches,21 +11113,"93/507/EEC: Commission Decision of 21 September 1993 on protection measures in relation to Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis in Mexico and amending Council Decision 79/542/EEC. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), as last amended by Decision 92/438/EEC (2), and in particular Article 18 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae (3), as last amended by Directive 92/36/EEC (4), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas the presence of Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis has been confirmed in Mexico;Whereas the appearance of Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis in Mexico constitutes a serious threat to equidae of the Member States, taking into account the various movements of equidae;Whereas accordingly, it is necessary to prohibit the re-admission of registered horses after temporary export, the temporary admission and the import of equidae from Mexico;Whereas, for the sake of clarity, Council Decision 79/542/EEC (5), last amended by Commission Decision 93/435/EEC (6), should be amended to bring it into line with the measures provided for;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Member States shall prohibit the temporary admission of registered horses, the re-admission of registered horses after temporary export and the import of equidae from Mexico. In Part I of the Annex to Decision 79/542/EEC, the line referring to Mexico is hereby amended as follows:a reference to footnote (6) is added under the sub-heading 'Live animals' in the column for 'Special remarks'. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 September 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 56.(2) OJ No L 243, 25. 8. 1992, p. 27.(3) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 42.(4) OJ No L 157, 10. 6. 1992, p. 28.(5) OJ No L 146, 14. 6. 1979, p. 15.(6) OJ No L 201, 11. 8. 1993, p. 28. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;Mexico;United Mexican States;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule,21 +5721,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 840/2013 of 30 August 2013 establishing a prohibition of fishing for redfish in EU and international waters of V; international waters of XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of Latvia. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 of 21 January 2013 fixing for 2013 the fishing opportunities available in EU waters and, to EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2013.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2013.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2013 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 August 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 23, 25.1.2013, p. 54.ANNEXNo 26/TQ40Member State LatviaStock RED/51214D.Species Redfish (deep pelagic) (Sebastes spp.)Zone EU and international waters of V; international waters of XII and XIVDate 29.7.2013 +",Greenland;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;Azores;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;Latvia;Republic of Latvia;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters,21 +14702,"Council Regulation (EC) No 3076/95 of 22 December 1995 allocating, for 1996, certain catch quotas between Member States for vessels fishing in the Norwegian exclusive economic zone and the fishing zone around Jan Mayen. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Community and Norway have held consultations on their mutual fishing rights for 1996, and in particular the allocation of certain catch quotas to Community vessels in the Norwegian fishing zone;Whereas, in accordance with Articles 96 and 124 of the 1994 Act of Accession, fisheries agreements concluded by the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden with third countries are managed by the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in the Agreement on fisheries between the Kingdom of Sweden and the Kingdom of Norway, of 9 December 1976, the Community, on behalf of Sweden, has held consultations with Norway concerning their fishing rights for 1996;Whereas these consultations have not yet been concluded and will resume early in 1996;Whereas, to ensure efficient management of the catch possibilities available they should be allocated among the Member States as quotas in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the control measures provided for by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (2),. From 1 January until 31 December 1996, vessels flying the flag of a Member State are hereby authorized to make catches:- in waters falling within the Norwegian exclusive economic zone north of 62° 00′ N or within the fishing zone around Jan Mayen, and within the quota limits set out in Annex I;- in waters falling within the Norwegian exclusive economic zone south of 62° 00′ N, and within the quota limits set out in Annex II. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 1995.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. ATIENZA SERNA(1) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1.ANNEX IAllocation of Community catch quotas in Norwegian waters for 1996, as referred to in Article 1(Norwegian waters north of 62°00′ N)>TABLE>ANNEX IIAllocation of Community catch quotas in Norwegian waters for 1996, as referred to in Article 1(Norwegian waters south of 62°00′ N)>TABLE> +",Norway;Kingdom of Norway;fishing agreement;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;exclusive economic zone;EEZ;exclusive national zone;two-hundred-mile zone;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,21 +29625,"2005/748/EC: Commission Decision of 24 October 2005 amending Decision 2002/300/EC as regards the areas excluded from the list of approved zones with regard to Bonamia ostreae and/or Marteilia refringens(notified under document number C(2005) 4081) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28 January 1991 concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products (1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2002/300/EC of 18 April 2002 establishing the list of approved zones with regard to Bonamia ostreae and/or Marteilia refringes (2) lays down the areas in the Community considered to be free of the mollusc diseases Bonamia ostreae and/or Marteilia refringens.(2) Ireland and the United Kingdom informed the Commission by letters of June 2005 that Bonamia ostreae has been detected in Lough Foyle, a shared coastal water area on the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. That area was previously considered to be free of Bonamia ostreae but can therefore no longer be regarded as free of that disease.(3) In addition, Ireland has submitted a request for an amendment to the list of zones in Ireland approved with regard to Bonamia ostreae in Decision 2002/300/EC, in order to make the geographical description of one of the areas affected by that disease more precise. Accordingly, the description ‘Logmore, Belmullet’ should be replaced by ‘Loughmore, Blacksod Bay’.(4) Decision 2002/300/EC should be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Decision 2002/300/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 October 2005.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 103, 19.4.2002, p. 24. Decision as last amended by Decision 2005/104/EC (OJ L 33, 5.2.2005, p. 71).ANNEX‘ANNEXZONES APPROVED FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE MOLLUSC DISEASES BONAMIA OSTREAE AND MARTEILIA REFRINGENS1.A.   Zones in Ireland approved with regard to B. Ostreae— The whole coastline of Ireland, except the following seven areas:— Cork Harbour— Galway Bay— Ballinakill Harbour— Clew Bay— Achill Sound— Loughmore, Blacksod Bay— Lough Foyle1.B.   Zones in Ireland approved with regard to M. Refringens— The whole coastline of Ireland2.A.   Zones in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man approved with regard to B. Ostreae— The whole coastline of Great Britain, except the following three areas:— the south coast of Cornwall from the Lizard to Start Point— the area around the Solent estuary from Portland Bill to Selsey Bill— the area along the coast in Essex from Shoeburyness to Landguard point— The whole coastline of Northern Ireland, except the following area:— Lough Foyle— The whole coastline of Guernsey and Herm— The zone of the States of Jersey: The zone consists of the intertidal and immediate coastal area between the mean high-water mark on the Island of Jersey and an imaginary line drawn three nautical miles from the mean low water mark of the Island of Jersey. The zone is situated in the Normano-Breton Gulf, on the south side of the English Channel— The whole coastline of the Isle of Man2.B.   Zones in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man approved with regard to M. Refringens— The whole coastline of Great Britain— The whole coastline of Northern Ireland— The whole coastline of Guernsey and Herm— The zone of the States of Jersey: The zone consists of the intertidal and immediate coastal area between the mean high-water mark on the Island of Jersey and an imaginary line drawn three nautical miles from the mean low-water mark of the Island of Jersey. The zone is situated in the Normano-Breton Gulf, on the south side of the English Channel— The whole coastline of the Isle of Man3.   Zones in Denmark approved with regard to B. Ostreae and M. Refringens— Limfjorden from Thyborøn in the west to Hals in the east.’ +",Ireland;Eire;Southern Ireland;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;mollusc;cephalopod;shellfish;squid;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland,21 +39882,"Regulation (EU) No 493/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 377/2004 on the creation of an immigration liaison officers network. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 79(2)(c) and Article 74 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (1),Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 377/2004 (2) lays down the obligation to establish forms of cooperation among immigration liaison officers of Member States, the objectives of such cooperation, the functions and appropriate qualifications of such liaison officers, as well as their responsibilities vis-à-vis the host country and the posting Member State.(2) Council Decision 2005/267/EC (3) established a secure web-based Information and Coordination Network for Member States’ Migration Management Services for the exchange of information on irregular migration, illegal entry and immigration and the return of illegal residents. Under that Decision the elements for information exchange are to include the network of immigration liaison officers.(3) Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004 (4) established a European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union (Frontex). Frontex is tasked with preparing general and tailored risk analyses to be submitted to the Council and the Commission.(4) Immigration liaison officers are to collect information concerning illegal immigration for use either at operational level or at strategic level, or both. Such information could substantially contribute to the activities of Frontex relating to risk analysis, and closer cooperation between different immigration liaison officers networks and Frontex should be established to that effect.(5) All Member States should be able to initiate meetings, when considered appropriate, between the immigration liaison officers posted in a particular third country or region in order to enhance cooperation between them. Representatives of the Commission and Frontex should participate in those meetings. It should be possible to invite other bodies and authorities, such as the European Asylum Support Office and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.(6) Decision No 574/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (5) establishes for the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2013 the External Borders Fund as part of the General programme ‘Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows’, in order to contribute to strengthening the area of freedom, security and justice and applying the principle of solidarity between the Member States. It should be possible to use the available resources of the External Borders Fund to enhance the activities organised by the consular and other services of Member States in third countries and to support the reinforcement of the operational capacity of different immigration liaison officers networks, thereby promoting a more effective cooperation via those networks, between the Member States.(7) The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should be informed regularly about the activities of immigration liaison officers networks in specific countries and/or regions of particular interest to the Union and about the situation in those countries and/or regions in matters relating to illegal immigration. The selection of the specific countries and/or regions of particular interest to the Union should be based on objective migratory indicators, such as statistics on illegal immigration, and risk analyses and other relevant information or reports prepared by Frontex and the European Asylum Support Office, and should take into consideration the overall Union external relations policy.(8) Regulation (EC) No 377/2004 should therefore be amended accordingly.(9) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely adapting the current Union provisions on the creation and functioning of immigration liaison officers networks in order to take into account changes in Union law and practical experience gained in that context, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.(10) This Regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and reflected in the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, in accordance with Article 6 of the Treaty on European Union.(11) The United Kingdom is taking part in this Regulation, in accordance with Article 5(1) of the Protocol on the Schengen acquis integrated into the framework of the European Union, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and Article 8(2) of Council Decision 2000/365/EC of 29 May 2000 concerning the request of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (6).(12) Ireland is taking part in this Regulation, in accordance with Article 5(1) of the Protocol on the Schengen acquis integrated into the framework of the European Union, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and Article 6(2) of Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 February 2002 concerning Ireland’s request to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (7).(13) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Regulation and is not bound by it or subject to its application. Given that this Regulation builds upon the Schengen acquis, Denmark shall, in accordance with Article 4 of that Protocol, decide within a period of 6 months after the Council has decided on this Regulation whether it will implement it in its national law.(14) As regards Iceland and Norway, this Regulation constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters’ association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (8) which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, points A and E of Council Decision 1999/437/EC (9) on certain arrangements for the application of that Agreement.(15) As regards Switzerland, this Regulation constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (10) which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, points A and E, of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2008/146/EC (11).(16) As regards Liechtenstein, this Regulation constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Protocol signed between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, points A and E, of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2008/261/EC (12),. AmendmentsRegulation (EC) No 377/2004 is amended as follows:(1) Article 3 is amended as follows:(a) in paragraph 1, the second sentence is deleted;(b) the following paragraph is added:(2) Article 4 is amended as follows:(a) in paragraph 1, the second indent is replaced by the following:‘— exchange information and practical experience, in particular at meetings and via ICONet,— exchange information, where appropriate, on experience regarding asylum seekers’ access to protection,’;(b) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:(c) paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:(3) Article 6 is replaced by the following: Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in the Member States in accordance with the Treaties.. Done at Strasbourg, 5 April 2011.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. BUZEKFor the CouncilThe PresidentGYŐRI E.(1)  Position of the European Parliament of 14 December 2010 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and decision of the Council of 14 March 2011.(2)  OJ L 64, 2.3.2004, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 83, 1.4.2005, p. 48.(4)  OJ L 349, 25.11.2004, p. 1.(5)  OJ L 144, 6.6.2007, p. 22.(6)  OJ L 131, 1.6.2000, p. 43.(7)  OJ L 64, 7.3.2002, p. 20.(8)  OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 36.(9)  OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31.(10)  OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 52.(11)  OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 1.(12)  OJ L 83, 26.3.2008, p. 3.(13)  OJ L 83, 1.4.2005, p. 48.’;(14)  OJ L 349, 25.11.2004, p. 1.’;(15)  OJ L 264, 8.10.2005, p. 8.’. +",illegal migration;clandestine migration;illegal immigration;third country;information network;EU police cooperation;EU police and customs cooperation;public awareness campaign;information campaign;international day;international year;public information campaign;world day;world year;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;EU migration policy;Community migration policy;Community policy on migration;European Union migration policy,21 +3900,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1893/2004 of 29 October 2004 amending Regulation (EC) No 815/2004 laying down transitional measures as regards exports of milk and milk products pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 174/1999, by reason of the accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia to the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia,Having regard to the Act of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia, and in particular the first paragraph of Article 41 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2004/280/EC of 19 March 2004 laying down transitional measures for the marketing of certain products of animal origin obtained in the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia (1) (hereinafter the new Member States) provides for measures to facilitate the transition from the existing regime in the new Member States to that resulting from the application of the Community veterinary legislation. According to Article 3 of that Decision, Member States shall authorise, from 1 May to 31 August 2004, the trade in products which are obtained before the accession date in establishments in the new Member States, authorised to export milk products to the Community, provided that the products bear the Community export health mark of the establishment concerned and are accompanied by a document which certifies that they were produced in conformity with that Decision.(2) Consequently, Commission Regulation (EC) No 815/2004 (2) provided that products, which meet the requirements of Article 3 of Decision 2004/280/EC and are authorised to be traded for the period from 1 May to 31 August 2004, should be eligible for an export refund.(3) Commission Decision 2004/700/EC provides for an extension of the provisions of Article 3 of Decision 2004/280/EC until 30 April 2005. It is appropriate therefore to further extend the provisions of Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 815/2004.(4) Regulation (EC) No 815/2004 should be amended accordingly.(5) In order to avoid any inconsistency for operators, this Regulation should apply as from 1 September 2004.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. Regulation (EC) No 815/2004 is amended as follows:1. In the first paragraph of Article 1, the date ‘31 August 2004’ is replaced by the date ‘30 April 2005’.2. In the second paragraph of Article 2, the date ‘31 August 2004’ is replaced by the date ‘30 April 2005’. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply to export declarations accepted from 1 September 2004 to 30 April 2005.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 October 2004.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 87, 25.3.2004, p. 60. Decision amended by Decision 2004/700/EC (OJ L 318, 19.10.2004, p. 21).(2)  OJ L 153, 30.4.2004, p. 17. Corrected version in OJ L 231, 30.6.2004, p. 14. +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;milk;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);milk product;dairy produce;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund,21 +20506,"Council Regulation (EC) No 2570/2000 of 20 November 2000 amending Regulation (EC) No 393/98 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of stainless steel fasteners and parts thereof originating, inter alia, in the People's Republic of China. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community(1), and in particular Article 11(3) and (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal submitted by the Commission after consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. PREVIOUS PROCEDURE(1) By Regulation (EC) No 393/98(2), the Council imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty of 74,7 % on imports of stainless steel fasteners and parts thereof (hereinafter referred to as ""the product"") originating, inter alia, in the People's Republic of China. The product is currently classifiable under CN codes 7318 12 10, 7318 14 10, 7318 15 30, 7318 15 51, 7318 15 61, 7318 15 70 and 7318 16 30.B. CURRENT PROCEDURE(2) The Commission subsequently received an application from Bulten Fasteners (China) Co Ltd (hereinafter referred to as ""the company"") for a review of the measures currently in force, namely, a request to initiate a ""new exporter"" review of Regulation (EC) No 393/98, pursuant to Article 11(3) and (4) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (hereinafter referred to as the ""basic Regulation""). The company claimed that it operated under market economy conditions as provided for in Article 2(7)(c) of the basic Regulation and that it was not related to any of the exporting producers in the People's Republic of China subject to the anti-dumping measures in force with regard to the product. Furthermore, the company claimed that it had not exported the product during the original period of investigation (1 January 1996 to 30 November 1996), but had exported it to the Community since then.(3) The product covered by the current review is the same as the one under consideration in Regulation (EC) No 393/98.(4) The Commission examined the evidence submitted by the company and considered it sufficient to justify the initiation of a review in accordance with the provisions of Article 11(3) and (4) of the basic Regulation. After consultation of the Advisory Committee and after the Community industry had been given the opportunity to comment, the Commission initiated, by Regulation (EC) No 59/2000(3), a review of Regulation (EC) No 393/98 with regard to the company and commenced its investigation.(5) By the Regulation initiating the review, the Commission also repealed the anti-dumping duty imposed by Regulation (EC) No 393/98 with regard to imports of the product produced and exported to the Community by the company and directed customs authorities, pursuant to Article 14(5) of the basic Regulation, to take appropriate steps to register such imports.(6) The Commission officially advised the company and the representatives of the exporting country. Furthermore, it gave other parties directly concerned the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing. However no such request has been received by the Commission.(7) The Commission sent a questionnaire to the company and its two related companies in Sweden (Bulten Micro Fasteners AB and Bulten Stainless Industry AB) selling the product produced by the company and received full replies within the deadline. The Commission sought and verified all information it deemed necessary for the purpose of the investigation, and carried out verification visits at the companies' premises.(8) The investigation of dumping covered the period from 1 January 1999 to 31 December 1999 (hereinafter referred to as the ""investigation period"").(9) The same methodology as in the original investigation was applied in the current investigation.C. SCOPE OF THE REVIEW(10) As no request for a review of the findings on injury was made in this investigation, the review was limited to dumping.D. RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION1. New exporter qualification(11) The investigation confirmed that the company had not exported the product during the original period of investigation and that the company had begun exporting it to the Community after this period.Furthermore, according to documentary evidence submitted, the company was able to satisfactorily demonstrate that it did not have any links, direct or indirect, with any of the Chinese exporting producers subject to the anti-dumping measures in force with regard to the product.Accordingly, it is confirmed that the company should be considered as a new exporter in accordance with Article 11(4) of the basic Regulation, and thus an individual dumping margin should be determined for it.2. Dumpinga) Market economy treatment(12) Since the company applied for market economy treatment, detailed questions regarding ownership, management control and determination of commercial and business policies were put forward.(13) The investigation at the company's premises showed that the five criteria required by Article 2(7)(c) of the basic Regulation in order to grant market economy status, were fulfilled.(14) Details of the outcome of this investigation were presented to the members of the Advisory Committee on 23 March 2000. Member States were given an opportunity to comment on the proposal but did not object to the conclusions of the Commission.b) Normal value(15) In accordance with Article 2(2) of the basic Regulation it was examined whether the volume of the company's sales of the like product on the Chinese domestic market in total reached at least 5 % of the volume of the exports of the product to the Community. It was established that the volume of domestic sales of the like product achieved a level considerably in excess of the 5 % threshold mentioned above. For each product type exported to the Community, it was then examined whether or not there were representative domestic sales of identical or directly comparable types. It was found that this was not the case and that in fact the product types sold on the domestic market were not at all comparable to the types sold for export to the Community, mainly because the types of steel grade used for domestic purposes, although all stainless steel, were different from the ones used for exports.(16) As a result, the normal value for each product type exported to the Community was constructed on the basis of the cost of manufacturing incurred by this producer plus a reasonable amount for sales, general and administrative expenses and for profits in accordance with Article 2(3) and 2(6) of the basic Regulation, since the prices of another exporting producer could not be used instead. The sales, general and administrative expenses and the profit margin on domestic sales in the ordinary course of trade were those of the producer in question.c) Export price(17) All exports of the company were made to a related company based in the Community. This company sold to independent customers in the Community and partially to another related company also based in the Community, which in its turn sold the product, together with similar products sourced from other exporters, to independent customers.(18) In order to establish a correct export price for the product of the company only, it was constructed in accordance with Article 2(9) of the basic Regulation as based on the price at which the exported product was first resold to independent customers in the Community by the first related company. This price was adjusted for all costs incurred between importation and resale and for profit.(19) A profit margin of 5 % was used, in line with the findings concerning unrelated importers during the original period of investigation.d) Comparison(20) In accordance with Article 2(11) of the basic Regulation, the weighted average normal value by product type was compared, on an ex-factory basis, with the weighted average export price at the same level of trade.(21) For the purpose of a fair comparison, due allowance in the form of adjustments was made for differences which were claimed and demonstrated to affect prices and price comparability. These adjustments were made, in accordance with Article 2(10) of the basic Regulation, in respect of import charges, discounts and rebates, transport, insurance, handling and ancillary costs, packing and credit costs.e) Dumping margin(22) The comparison revealed the existence of dumping for exports of the product to the Community during the investigation period.(23) This weighted average dumping margin established for the company, expressed as a percentage of the free-at-Community-frontier price, amounts to 18,5 %.E. AMENDMENT OF THE MEASURES BEING REVIEWED(24) Based on the findings made during the investigation, it is considered that imports into the Community of stainless steel fasteners and parts thereof produced and exported by the company should be subject to an anti-dumping duty corresponding to the dumping margin established for it. Regulation (EC) No 393/98 should be amended accordingly.F. RETROACTIVE LEVYING OF THE ANTI-DUMPING DUTY(25) As the review has resulted in a determination of dumping in respect of the company, the anti-dumping duty applicable to it should also be levied retroactively from the date of initiation of this review on imports which have been made subject to registration pursuant to Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 59/2000.G. DISCLOSURE AND DURATION OF THE MEASURE(26) The company was informed of the facts and considerations on the basis of which it is intended to impose a definitive anti-dumping duty on its imports to the Community.(27) This review does not affect the date on which Regulation (EC) No 393/98 will expire pursuant to Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation,. 1. The table in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 393/98 shall, with regard to China, be replaced by the following:"">TABLE>""2. The duty hereby imposed shall also be levied retroactively on imports of the product which have been registered pursuant to Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 59/2000.3. Unless otherwise specified, the provisions in force concerning customs duties shall apply. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 November 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentH. VĂŠdrine(1) OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2238/2000 (OJ L 257, 11.10.2000, p. 2).(2) OJ L 50, 20.2.1998, p. 1.(3) OJ L 7, 12.1.2000, p. 1. +",anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;manufactured goods;finished goods;finished product;steel;alloy steel;crude steel;fine steel;rolled steel;stainless steel;structural steel;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty;China;People’s Republic of China,21 +29209,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2188/2004 of 20 December 2004 amending Regulation (EC) No 1615/2000 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 in respect of the definition of the concept of originating products used for the purposes of the scheme of generalised preferences to take account of the special situation of Nepal regarding certain exports of textiles to the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (1), and in particular Article 247 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (2), and in particular Article 76 thereof,Whereas:(1) By Council Regulation (EC) No 2501/2001 of 10 December 2001 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2004 (3), the Community granted generalised tariff preferences to Nepal.(2) Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 establishes the definition of the concept of originating products to be used for the purposes of the scheme of generalised tariff preferences (GSP). However, Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 provides for derogations in favour of least-developed GSP-beneficiary countries which submit an appropriate request to that effect to the Community.(3) Nepal has benefited from such a derogation for certain textiles since 1997, in the last instance by virtue of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1615/2000 of 24 July 2000 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 in respect of the definition of the concept of originating products used for the purposes of the scheme of generalised preferences to take account of the special situation of Nepal regarding certain exports of textiles to the Community (4), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 293/2002 (5), which extended its validity until 31 December 2004. By letter dated 14 June 2004, Nepal has submitted a request for the renewal of this derogation.(4) The request submitted by Nepal has been considered by the Commission and has been found to be duly substantiated.(5) When the validity of Regulation (EC) No 1615/2000 was extended, it was considered that its expiry should coincide with the ending of the current GSP scheme, which was due to end on that date. However, Council Regulation (EC) No 2211/2003 (6) extended the validity of the GSP scheme for a further year, until 31 December 2005.(6) On 18 December 2003, the Commission published a Green Paper on the future of rules of origin in preferential trade arrangements (7) which opened a wide-ranging debate on the subject. On 7 July 2004, it published a Communication to the Council, the European parliament and the Economic and Social Committee entitled ‘Developing countries, international trade and sustainable development: the function of the Community’s generalised system of preferences (GSP) for the 10-year period from 2006 to 2015’ (8), which also acknowledged the need for change in rules of origin. However, no decisions have yet been taken and no new rules will be in place before 31 December 2004.(7) A prolongation of the derogation should not prejudge or prejudice the outcome of discussions on possible new rules of origin for GSP. However, the interests of traders concluding contracts both in Nepal and in the Community, as well as the stability and the sustained development of the Nepalese industry in terms of ongoing investment and employment, require that the derogation should be prolonged for a period of time sufficient to permit the continuation or conclusion of longer-term contracts, while facilitating the transition to possible new rules of origin for GSP.(8) The provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1615/2000, in particular the existence of quantitative limits, which apply on an annual basis, reflecting the Community market’s capacity to absorb the Nepalese products, Nepal’s export capacity and actual recorded trade flows, were designed to prevent injury to the corresponding branches of Community industry.(9) The derogation should therefore be renewed until 31 December 2006. However, in order to ensure fair treatment both for Nepal and for other least developed countries, the continuing need for the derogation should be reviewed once any new rules of origin are adopted in the context of the new generalised system of preferences.(10) Regulation (EC) No 1615/2000 should therefore be amended accordingly.(11) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. Regulation (EC) No 1615/2000 is amended as follows:— in Article 2, ‘31 December 2004’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2006’, and— the following paragraph is added: This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2005.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 2004.For the CommissionLászló KOVÁCSMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by the 2003 Act of accession.(2)  OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2286/2003 (OJ L 343, 31.12.2003, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 346, 31.12.2001, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1828/2004 (OJ L 321, 22.10.2004, p. 23).(4)  OJ L 185, 25.7.2000, p. 54.(5)  OJ L 46, 16.2.2002, p. 16.(6)  OJ L 332, 19.12.2003, p. 1.(7)  COM(2003) 787 final.(8)  COM(2004) 461 final. +",Nepal;Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal;Kingdom of Nepal;common commercial policy;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +5274,"Commission Directive 2011/81/EU of 20 September 2011 amending Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council to include deltamethrin as an active substance in Annex I thereto Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 16(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007 of 4 December 2007 on the second phase of the 10-year work programme referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (2) establishes a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I, IA or IB to Directive 98/8/EC. That list includes deltamethrin.(2) Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, deltamethrin has been evaluated in accordance with Article 11(2) of Directive 98/8/EC for use in product-type 18, insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods, as defined in Annex V to that Directive.(3) Sweden was designated as rapporteur Member State and submitted the competent authority report, together with a recommendation, to the Commission on 27 June 2008 in accordance with Article 14(4) and (6) of Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007.(4) The competent authority report was reviewed by the Member States and the Commission. In accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, the findings of the review were incorporated, within the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products on 6 May 2011, in an assessment report.(5) It appears from the evaluations that biocidal products used as insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods and containing deltamethrin may be expected to satisfy the requirements laid down in Article 5 of Directive 98/8/EC. It is therefore appropriate to include deltamethrin in Annex I to that Directive.(6) Not all potential uses have been evaluated at Union level. It is therefore appropriate that Member States assess those uses or exposure scenarios and those risks to human populations and to environmental compartments that have not been representatively addressed in the Union level risk assessment and, when granting product authorisations, ensure that appropriate measures are taken or specific conditions imposed in order to reduce the identified risks to acceptable levels.(7) In the light of the risks identified for the aquatic ecosystem when products were used for indoor barrier treatment, resulting in emissions of a certain scale to a sewage treatment plant, it is appropriate to require that products are not authorised for uses resulting in such emissions, unless data are submitted demonstrating that the product will meet the requirements of both Article 5 of and Annex VI to Directive 98/8/EC, if necessary by the application of appropriate risk mitigation measures.(8) The provisions of this Directive should be applied at the same time in all Member States in order to ensure equal treatment on the Union market of biocidal products containing the active substance deltamethrin and also to facilitate the proper operation of the biocidal products market in general.(9) A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is included in Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC, in order to permit Member States and interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements entailed and to ensure that applicants who have prepared dossiers can benefit fully from the 10-year period of data protection, which, in accordance with Article 12(1)(c)(ii) of Directive 98/8/EC, starts from the date of inclusion.(10) After inclusion, Member States should be allowed a reasonable period to implement Article 16(3) of Directive 98/8/EC.(11) Directive 98/8/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(12) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products,. Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 30 September 2012 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 October 2013.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 September 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 325, 11.12.2007, p. 3.ANNEXIn Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC, the following entry is added:No Common Name IUPAC Name Minimum purity of the active substance in the biocidal product as placed on the market Date of inclusion Deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) (except for products containing more than one active substance, for which the deadline to comply with Article 16(3) shall be the one set out in the last of the inclusion decisions relating to its active substances) Expiry date of inclusion Product type Specific provisions (1)‘49 deltamethrin (S)-α-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (1R,3R)-3-(2,2-dibromovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane carboxylate 985 g/kg 1 October 2013 30 September 2015 30 September 2023 18 When assessing the application for authorisation of a product in accordance with Article 5 and Annex VI, Member States shall assess, where relevant for the particular product, those uses or exposure scenarios and those risks to human populations and to environmental compartments that have not been representatively addressed in the Union level risk assessment.(1)  For the implementation of the common principles of Annex VI, the content and conclusions of assessment reports are available on the Commission website: http://ec.europa.eu/comm/environment/biocides/index.htm +",plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;marketing standard;grading;environmental impact;eco-balance;ecological assessment;ecological balance sheet;effect on the environment;environmental assessment;environmental effect;environmental footprint;health risk;danger of sickness;insecticide;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,21 +16675,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 613/97 of 8 April 1997 laying down rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 as regards the conditions for granting compensatory payments under the aid scheme for rice producers. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organization of the market in rice (1), and in particular Articles 8, 21 and 25 (5) thereof,Whereas Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 lays down that Community rice producers may claim a compensatory payment under certain conditions; whereas the detailed rules for applying this scheme must be laid down, without prejudice to the provisions of the integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes as laid down in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92 of 27 November 1992 establishing an integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes (2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2466/96 (3), and in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92 of 23 December 1992 laying down detailed rules for applying the integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2015/95 (5);Whereas specific measures for French Guiana and Portugal should be laid down in order to take account of the different periods of sowing;Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92 contains no specific rules on the final date in the rice sector by which 'area` aids must be applied for; whereas transitional deadlines should therefore be fixed for the marketing year 1997/98;Whereas the Commission must have the necessary statistical information in sufficient time to establish the scale of the reductions to be applied; whereas the Member States possess this information through the aid applications submitted by the producers; whereas provision should therefore be made for a standardized and periodic notification from the Member States to the Commission containing the information required; whereas any reductions in the compensatory payment should be established on the basis of the information sent by the Member States;Whereas the Member States should be allowed to correct their notifications so that the rates of reduction fixed by the Commission correspond to the actual position; whereas the Commission should also be able to adapt, if necessary, the rates initially adopted in the light of the corrections sent by the Member States; whereas, however, in the interests of legal certainty, the application of this correction mechanism should be subject to time restrictions;Whereas it is an essential part of the scheme that the areas not included in the notifications to the Commission cannot qualify for compensatory payments;Whereas the Management Committee for Cereals has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. This Regulation lays down the detailed rules for implementing the compensatory payments provided for in Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95, without prejudice to the provisions laid down as part of the integrated administration and control system provided for by Regulations (EEC) No 3508/92 and (EEC) No 3887/92. Any given cultivated parcel shall not be the subject of more than one application for compensatory payment pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 3072/95, and shall not be the subject of any other aid application.In French Guiana, the compensatory payment shall be awarded on the basis of the average area sown in each of the two sowing cycles. The compensatory payment shall be awarded for areas:- which have been entirely utilized, on which all normal cultivation work has been performed and on which the rice has flowered,- which have been the subject of an application in respect of at least 0,3 ha, where each cultivated parcel exceeds the minimum size set by the Member State. 1. To qualify for the payment, the area must be sown by 31 May preceding the harvest in question, at the latest, except in Portugal, where the final date shall be 30 June.In French Guiana, the areas must be sown for each of the two sowing cycles no later than 31 December and 30 June preceding the harvests in question. France shall undertake a thorough check of the areas sown in the December cycle.2. For the 1997/98 marketing year, the dates referred to in paragraph 1 shall be deemed additional to the deadlines referred to in:- Article 6 (2) and (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92,- Article 4 (2) (a) of Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92. In addition to the requirements laid down in Article 4 (1) and (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92, the application for compensatory payment shall specify the variety sown. 1. The Member States shall send the Commission by 15 September at the latest the information for each base area indicated in the table annexed hereto.The size of any reductions pursuant to Article 6 (5) of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 shall be established before 16 October in accordance with that provision and after checking the above information.2. The notifications referred to in paragraph 1 may be corrected by the Member States after 15 September, provided that the notifications containing the corrections reach the Commission within four months of that date. No later than the end of that fourmonth period, and in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95, the Commission shall, if appropriate, recalculate the size of the reductions established pursuant to Article 6 (5) of that Regulation, using the corrected and checked data.The Member States concerned shall implement the amended rates of reduction, as appropriate, by paying the producers in question or recovering from them the difference between the initial compensatory payment and the payment resulting from the application of the amended rate of reduction. Recovery shall be effected in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92.If an additional compensatory payment falls due as a result of a corrected notification from a Member State, it must be paid before the following 31 March.3. Only areas sown with rice that have been included by the Member State in the notification referred to in paragraph 1 or in the corrections referred to in paragraph 2 may qualify for compensatory payments.4. Before 15 March or, where corrections are made, 15 May following the start of each marketing year, the Member States shall notify the areas in respect of which a compensatory payment has been made. The Member States shall notify the Commission before 1 May 1997 of the measures taken to apply this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 April 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 329, 30. 12. 1995, p. 18.(2) OJ No L 355, 5. 12. 1992, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 335, 24. 12. 1996, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 391, 31. 12. 1992, p. 36.(5) OJ No L 197, 22. 8. 1995, p. 2.ANNEX>START OF GRAPHIC>TABLE OF DATA>END OF GRAPHIC> +",aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;rice;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;management information system;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +10902,"93/154/EEC: Commission Decision of 12 January 1993 concerning an AIMA national programme on aid which Italy plans to grant for the private storage of carrots (Only the Italian text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular the first paragraph of Article 93 (2) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1754/92 (2), and in particular Article 31 thereof,After giving notice to the parties concerned, in accordance with Article 93 (2) of the Treaty, to submit their comments (3),Whereas:I By letter of 20 December 1991, recorded as received on 28 January 1992, the Permanent Representation of Italy to the European Communities notified the Commission, pursuant to Article 93 (3) of the Treaty, of a national programme concerning aid for the private storage of carrots established by AIMA (Italian intervention agency).The programme was based on a decision of the CIPE (Comitato Interministeriale per la Programmazione Economica) of 4 December 1990, which, in its last two paragraphs, specified that the programme could be implemented only after notification to the European Commission and verification of its compatibility with Community rules.The measure involves the granting, for a period of four months, of aid totalling Lit 2,46 billion for the conservation of a maximum overall quantity of 45 000 tonnes of carrots.The Italian Government justified the measures on the grounds of the difficulties affecting the market in carrots.II By letter No SG(92) D/5210 of 14 April 1992, the Commission informed the Italian Government that it had decided to initiate the procedure provided for in Article 93 (2) of the Treaty in respect of this aid scheme.In the same letter the Commission informed the Italian authorities that it considered the aid to be an operating aid incompatible with the Commission's standing philosophy regarding the application of Articles 92, 93 and 94 of the Treaty; a measure of this sort has the direct effect of artificially reducing cost prices and improving the conditions under which the producers concerned produce and dispose of their products as compared with other producers in other Member States who do not qualify for comparable aid.The measure in question is therefore capable of distorting competition and affecting trade between the Member States and meets the criteria laid down in Article 92 (1) of the Treaty without qualifying under the exceptions provided for in Article 92 (2) and (3).Moreover, the measure constitutes an infringement of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72.That Regulation must be considered a comprehensive, exhaustive system which bars the Member States from taking any supplementary measures.Under the procedure provided for in Article 93 (2), the Commission gave notice to the Italian Government to submit its comments.It also gave notice to the other Member States and to the other parties concerned to submit their comments.III By letter of 25 May 1992 the Italian Government replied to the Commission's letter of 14 April 1992, submitting the following comments.According to the Italian authorities, carrots are subject to the market organization in fruit and vegetables only in a purely formal way. Since the product in question does not, at Community level, benefit from any aid measure or direct or indirect support, it would be reasonable to consider carrots as substantively outside the common organization of the market concerned.Hence, carrots fall within Council Regulation No 26 (4), as amended by Regulation No 49 (5), and the Commission, applying only Article 93 (1) and (3), first sentence, of the Treaty, may only make recommendations in respect of the aid in question.The absence of a market organization for carrots means, according to the Italian authorities, that aid for the private storage of carrots cannot be classified as operating aid, non-permissible under the competition rules of the Treaty.IV With regard to the arguments put forward by the Italian authorities, the following points must be stressed.Carrots are included in the list of products governed by the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (cf. Article 1 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72).Hence, they are subject to all the rules of that market organization.Each common organization of the market is characterized by the fact that, for a given sector, all possibility of national market organization measures is ruled out, being replaced by Community measures.The Italian authorities may no longer - even in critical market situations - apply measures other than specified by the rules governing the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables. That organization is to be seen as a complete and exhaustive system which leaves Member States no power whatsoever to take any supplementary measures with regard to the operation of the market organization concerned.The measure in question is therefore incompatible with the common market and does not qualify for any of the exceptions provided for in Article 92 (3) of the Treaty.This conclusion is not invalidated by the fact that the market organization in question does not provide for specific aid measures for carrots.The absence of such measures reflects the Community legislator's intention to limit itself to the rules laid down by the market organization concerned, judging them to be sufficient to regulate the market in question.In view of the above, the arguments put forward by the Italian authorities cannot be accepted.V During the 1991 marketing year, Italian production of carrots was estimated at 475 500 tonnes (from an area of 11 100 hectares), which represents approximately to 18 % of the average annual Community production of carrots over the period 1988 to 1990.The quantities concerned in the case of the aid in question amount to a maximum of 45 000 tonnes of carrots (i.e. 9,5 % of Italian production and 1,7 % of average Community production).The impact of the aid on intra-Community trade could therefore be substantial.VI Aid for the private storage of carrots would, if granted, constitute an operating aid for the benefit of producers, producer groups and associations, and traders active in this sector. Such aid, if granted, would enable the recipients to reduce storage costs and to benefit from more advantageous prices than would have been the case without the State aid. The measure could, therefore, distort competition between recipients of the aid and other non-recipient operators in the same sector in Italy and elsewhere in the Community.Morever, a reduction in storage costs would reduce the general costs of marketing the product in question and enable Italian producer groups and associations and interested traders to sell the product in Italy and in the other Member States on more favourable terms. The aid would make them more competitive on the markets of the other Member States and is therefore likely to affect trade between Member States.The measure in question therefore fulfils the criteria set out in Article 92 (1) of the Treaty according to which the aid to which it relates is incompatible with the common market.The exceptions to such incompatibility, set out in Article 92 (2), are clearly not applicable to the aid in question. Those set out in Article 92 (3) relate to objectives pursued in the Community's interest and not only in the interest of individual sectors of the national economy. These exceptions are to be strictly interpreted when examining any regional or sectoral aid or any case of individual application of general aid schemes.In particular, such exceptions can be granted only in cases where the Commission can establish that the aid is necessary for achievement of one of the objectives set out in those provisions. To allow such exceptions in respect of aid which does not offer the benefits set out would amount to allowing trade between Member States to be affected and competition to be distorted without justification from the point of view of the Community interest and would give an unfair advantage to operators in certain Member States.In the case in point, the aid does not offer such benefits. The Italian Government was unable to provide any justification, and the Commission could find none, showing that the aid in question met the conditions required for the application of one of the exceptions set out in Article 92 (3) of the Treaty.This is not a measure intended to promote an important project of common European interest as mentioned in Article 92 (3) (b), given that its likely effects on trade run counter to the common interest. Neither is the measure aimed at remedying a serious distrubance in the economy of the Member State concerned within the meaning of the same provision.As regards the exceptions provided for in Article 92 (3) (a) and (c) for aid intended to facilitate or promote the economic development of certain regions or of certain activities, it should be noted that the measure in question, as an operating aid, cannot bring about a lasting improvement in the conditions obtaining in the enterprises attracting the aid since, once the supply of aid stopped, the structural situation of the enterprise would be the same as before State intervention began to operate.Consequently the proposed aid measure cannot qualify for any of the exceptions provided for in Article 92 (2) and (3) of the Treaty.Moreover, it is considered that the aid in question involves a product subject to a market organization and there are limitations on Member States' powers to intervene directly in the operation of market organizations comprising a system of common support, this being an area where the Community now has exclusive powers.The granting of the aid in question ignores the principle that Member States no longer have the right to act independently in the matter of farmers' incomes within the framework of a common organization of the market by the granting of such aid. Even if an exception pursuant to Article 92 (3) of the Treaty had been conceivable in the case of the agricultural product in question, the fact that the aid infringes the market organization in question makes it impossible to apply any such exception.The aid in question must be considered incompatible with the common market and may not be granted,. Aid for the private storage of carrots, as provided for in the national programme of AIMA (Italian intervention agency) of 27 November 1991, on the basis of a decision of 4 December 1990 by the CIPE (Comitato Interministeriale per la Programmazione Economica) is incompatible with the common market within the meaning of Article 92 of the Treaty and must therefore not be granted. Italy shall inform the Commission within one month of being notified of this Decision, of the measures it has taken to comply therewith. This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.. Done at Brussels, 12 January 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 180, 1. 7. 1992, p. 23.(3) OJ No C 160, 26. 6. 1992, p. 2.(4) OJ No 30, 20. 4. 1962, p. 993/62.(5) OJ No 53, 1. 7. 1962, p. 1571/62. +",Italy;Italian Republic;root vegetable;beetroot;carrot;celeriac;parsnip;radish;salsify;turnip;restriction on competition;discriminatory trading practice;distortion of competition;illegal trade practice;unfair competition;unfair trade practice;private stock;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,21 +17491,"98/413/EC: Commission Decision of 26 June 1998 amending Decision 98/104/EC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany (notified under document number C(1998) 1808) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last amended by Council Directive 92/118/EEC (2) and, in particular, Article 10(4) thereof,Whereas outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in Germany;Whereas in view of the trade in live pigs, semen, embryos and ova, these outbreaks and the infection in the feral pig population are liable to endanger the herds of other Member States;Whereas Germany has taken measures within the framework of Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980, introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (3), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden;Whereas due to the spread of classical swine fever from the infected feral pig population to domestic pig holdings Commission Decision 98/104/EC (4) was adopted;Whereas the amended plans presented by Germany for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs in Lower Saxony, Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania were examined by the Standing Veterinary Committee on 9 June 1998;Whereas, as a result of the favourable evolution of the disease, it is necessary to amend Commission Decision 98/104/EC;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Decision 98/104/EC is amended as follows:1. The following paragraph replaces paragraph 2 of Article 1:'2. Germany shall not send slaughter pigs from the areas described in the Annex to other parts of Germany unless the pigs are for direct slaughter and are slaughtered at slaughterhouses in Germany designated by the competent veterinary authorities. The means of transport shall be officially sealed.`2. The following paragraphs are inserted in Article 1:'3. Germany shall not send pigs for breeding and production from the areas described in the Annex to other parts of Germany unless the pigs:(a) come from a holding where no live pigs have been introduced during the 30-day period immediately prior to the dispatch of the pigs in question;(b) have been subject to a test for detecting:- antibodies to classical swine fever virus and found negative,- classical swine fever virus and found negative.The samples for serological and virological examination shall be collected in accordance with the provisions of Annex IV, point 1 of Directive 80/217/EEC. The laboratory examinations shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Annex I to the said Directive. For detection of virus, however an antigen detection Elisa test approved by the competent authority of Germany may be used.The examination for antibodies and virus/antigen shall be carried out within ten days of certification;(c) come from a holding where an inspection of all pigs and a clinical examination of the pigs to be moved, including the taking of temperature of a proportion thereof have been carried out by the official veterinarian within 24 hours of dispatch;(d) are properly identified by eartags at the holding of origin so that these can be ascertained and traced back.4. The movement of pigs referred to in paragraph 3 shall only be allowed:- following three days advanced notification to the competent local veterinary authority responsible for the holding of destination and dispatched by the local veterinary authority,- directly from the holding of dispatch to the holding of destination,- to holdings of destination where the pigs are subject to official observation during a 30-day period after arrival and where no pig leaves the holdings during this period unless directly for slaughter.Such pigs must not be dispatched to another Member State.5. The pigs referred to in paragraph 1 shall during transport be accompanied by a health certificate issued by an official veterinarian. The means of transport shall be officially sealed.` The Member States shall amend the measures they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 June 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.(2) OJ L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.(3) OJ L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 11.(4) OJ L 25, 31. 1. 1998, p. 98. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;export restriction;export ban;limit on exports;health certificate,21 +1414,"80/763/EEC: Commission Decision of 8 July 1980 laying down additional provisions concerning statistical surveys of areas under vines. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 357/79 of 5 February 1979 on statistical surveys of areas under vines (1), and in particular Article 6 (2) thereof,Whereas, because of the existence within the Community of growing areas with very varied yields, the areas under vines cultivated with wine-grape varieties should, in order to monitor developments in wine-growing potential effectively, be subdivided into yield classes based upon the mean yield per hectare;Whereas, pursuant to Article 6 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 357/79, such yield classes shall be established in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 8 of that Regulation;Whereas the measures provided for by this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee for Agricultural Statistics,. The yield classes referred to in Article 6 (2) of Regulation (EEC) 357/79 shall be those indicated in the Annex. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 July 1980.For the CommissionFranรงois-Xavier ORTOLIVice-President (1)OJ No L 54, 5.3.1979, p. 124.ANNEX YIELD CLASSES (in hl/ha of grape must or wine)>PIC FILE= ""T0013514""> +",crop yield;agricultural yield;yield per hectare;statistics;statistical abstract;statistical analysis;statistical data;statistical information;statistical monitoring;statistical source;statistical survey;statistical table;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing,21 +1762,"94/843/EC: Commission Decision of 19 December 1994 on additional financial aid from the Community for the work of the Community reference laboratory for the epidemiology of zoonoses (Bundesinstitut für gesundheitlichen Verbraucherschutz und Veterinärmedizin (formerly Bundesgesundheitsamt), Berlin, Germany). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 28 thereof,Whereas, in accordance with Article 13 of Council Directive 92/117/EEC (3) the Bundesgesundheitsamt, recently renamed the Bundesinstitut fuer gesundheitlichen Verbraucherschutz und Veterinaermedizin has been designated as the reference laboratory for epidemiology of zoonoses;Whereas, under Commission Decision 94/91/EC (4), the European Community has already paid financial aid to the Bundesgesundheitsamt, recently renamed the Bundesinstitut fuer gesundheitlichen Verbraucherschutz und Veterinaermedizin; whereas a contract has been concluded between the European Community and the laboratory for a period of one year; whereas this contract should be extended by one year and additional financial aid provided for to enable the reference laboratory to continue to perform the functions and tasks referred to in Chapter II of Annex IV to Directive 92/117/EEC;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Community hereby grants the Bundesgesundheitsamt, recently renamed the Bundesinstitut fuer gesundheitlichen Verbraucherschutz und Veterinaermedizin, designated as a Community reference laboratory by Directive 92/117/EEC, additional financial aid of not more than ECU 100 000. 1. For the purposes of Article 1, the contract referred to in Decision 94/91/EC is hereby extended for one year.2. The Director-General for Agriculture is hereby authorized to sign the amendment to the contract in the name of the Commission of the European Communities.3. The financial aid provided for in Article 1 shall be paid to the reference laboratory in accordance with the procedure set out in the contract referred to in Decision 94/91/EC. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 38.(4) OJ No L 46, 18. 2. 1994, p. 62. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;supervisory body;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;epidemiology;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +11059,"93/413/EEC: Commission Decision of 19 July 1993 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of compact discs originating in Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88 of 11 July 1988 on protection against dumped or subsidized imports from countries not members of the European Economic Community (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Having regard to the proposal submitted by the Commission, after consultations within the Advisory Committee as provided for under the above Regulation,Whereas:A. PROCEDURE (1) In February 1992 the Commission received a complaint lodged by Compact (Committee of Mechoptronics Producers and Connected Technologies), on behalf of producers representing a major proportion of the Community production of compact disc players. The complaint contained evidence of dumping and of material injury resulting therefrom to justify the initiation of a proceeding. The Commission accordingly announced, by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Communites (2), the initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain compact disc players, i.e. stand-alone sound reproducers with a laser optical reading system, with external dimensions of at least 150 × 45 × 170 mm, able to function with AC mains supply of usually 110/120/220/240 v, not capable of operating with internal or external power supply of 24 v DC or less, originating in Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia.In this notice, the Commission indicated that at least some of the compact disc players presently exported from Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia may not originate, according to the Community rules on origin, in these three countries but in Japan. The Commission therefore stated that the findings on question of origin of these products could also be relevant to the review (3) of the anti-dumping measures established by Council Regulation (EEC) No 112/90 (4) which imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of the product concerned originating in Japan and Korea.(2) The Commission officially so advised the exporters known to be concerned, the representatives of the exporting countries and the complainants, and gave the parties directly concerned the opportunity to make known their views in writing and to request a hearing.(3) All of the known producers in the three countries and some importers made their views known in writing.(4) The Commission sought and verified all information deemed to be necessary for the purpose of a preliminary determination and carried out investigations at the premises of the major Community producer, producers in Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia, some parent companies of these producers in Japan and a number of importers.(5) Given the issue of origin referred to in the opening notice [see recital (1)], the investigation of dumping covered the period 1 January to 31 December 1991 in order to coincide with the investigation period in the review of Regulation (EEC) No 112/90.B. WITHDRAWAL OF THE COMPLAINT AND TERMINATION OF THE PROCEEDING (6) The two major Community producers officially advised the Commission of their intention to cease production of compact disc players in the Community. These producers declared that the discontinuation of their production within the Community would be completed by the end of 1993 and that they were of the opinion that there was no justification for protective measures.(7) Furthermore, the complainant, Compact, representing the producers comprising the Community industry formally withdrew on 6 April 1993 its complaint concerning imports of compact disc players originating in Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia. The Commission considered that a termination would not be against the interest of the Community.(8) In these circumstances, it is considered that protective measures are unnecessary and that, accordingly, the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of compact disc players originating in Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia should be terminated without the imposition of protective measures.. The anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain compact disc players, i.e. stand-alone sound reproducers with a laser optical reading system, with external dimensions of at least 150 × 45 × 170 mm, able to function with AC mains supply of usually 110/120/220/240 v, not capable of operating with internal or external power supply of 24 v DC or less, originating in Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia is hereby terminated.. Done at Brussels, 19 July 1993.For the CommissionLeon BRITTANVice-President(1) OJ No L 209, 2. 8. 1988, p. 1.(2) OJ No C 148, 12. 6. 1992, p. 7.(3) OJ No C 173, 4. 7. 1991, p. 3, OJ No C 174, 5. 7. 1991, p. 15 and OJ No C 334, 28. 12. 1990, p. 8.(4) OJ No L 13, 17, 1. 1990, p. 21. +",anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;Malaysia;Eastern Malaysia;Labuan;Malaya;Peninsular Malaysia;Sabah;Sarawak;West Malaysia;sound reproduction equipment;electric gramophone;laser record player;record player;Singapore;Republic of Singapore;Taiwan;Formosa;Republic of China (Taiwan);dumping,21 +31768,"2006/978/EC: Council Decision of 19 December 2006 on the granting of the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance beyond 1 January 2007 to the Republic of El Salvador. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 980/2005 of 27 June 2005 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) By Commission Decision 2005/924/EC (2) of 21 December 2005, El Salvador has been included in the list of developing countries which qualify for the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance, provided for in Regulation (EC) No 980/2005, for the period 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2008.(2) Pursuant to the said Regulation, the granting of the special incentive arrangement beyond 1 January 2007 to countries faced with specific constitutional constraints to the ratification of a maximum of two of the 16 conventions listed in Part A of Annex III to the same Regulation is subject to a Council Decision.(3) In accordance with the same Regulation, the Commission submitted on 29 November 2006 a report to the Council on the compliance by El Salvador with its commitments under that Regulation and proposing a continuation of the special incentive arrangement beyond 1 January 2007,. The Republic of El Salvador shall continue to benefit from the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance provided for in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 980/2005, from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2008.This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 2006.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. KORKEAOJA(1)  OJ L 169, 30.6.2005, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 337, 22.12.2005, p. 50. +",aid policy;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;development aid;aid to developing countries;co-development;EU relations;Community relations;EC external relations;European Union relations;sustainable development;bio-economy;bioeconomy;eco-development;El Salvador;Republic of El Salvador,21 +34447,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 890/2007 of 26 July 2007 fixing the export refunds on cereal-based compound feedingstuffs. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 september 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 provides that the difference between quotations or prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1 of that Regulation and prices for those products within the Community may be covered by an export refund.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1517/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 as regards the arrangements for the export and import of compound feedingstuffs based on cereals and amending Regulation (EC) No 1162/95 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice (2) in Article 2 lays down general rules for fixing the amount of such refunds.(3) That calculation must also take account of the cereal products content. In the interest of simplification, the refund should be paid in respect of two categories of ‘cereal products’, namely for maize, the most commonly used cereal in exported compound feeds and maize products, and for ‘other cereals’, these being eligible cereal products excluding maize and maize products. A refund should be granted in respect of the quantity of cereal products present in the compound feedingstuff.(4) Furthermore, the amount of the refund must also take into account the possibilities and conditions for the sale of those products on the world market, the need to avoid disturbances on the Community market and the economic aspect of the export.(5) The current situation on the cereals market and, in particular, the supply prospects mean that the export refunds should be abolished.(6) The Management Committee for Cereals has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. The export refunds on the compound feedingstuffs covered by Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 and subject to Regulation (EC) No 1517/95 are hereby fixed as shown in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 27 July 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 2007.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/2005 (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 11).(2)  OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 51.ANNEXto the Commission Regulation of 26 July 2007 fixing the export refunds on cereal-based compound feedingstuffsProduct codes benefiting from export refund:2309 10 11 9000,2309 10 13 9000,2309 10 31 9000,2309 10 33 9000,2309 10 51 9000,2309 10 53 9000,2309 90 31 9000,2309 90 33 9000,2309 90 41 9000,2309 90 43 9000,2309 90 51 9000,2309 90 53 9000.Cereal products Destination Unit of measurement Amount of refundsMaize and maize products: C10 EUR/t 0,00Cereal products excluding maize and maize products C10 EUR/t 0,00NB: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1) as amended.C10 : All destinations. +",animal feedingstuffs;animal feedstuffs;animal fodder;animal weaning food;feedstuffs;milk-replacer feed;manufactured feedingstuffs;compound feedingstuff;industrial feedingstuffs;oil cake;protein feed;maize;cereal product;cereal preparation;processed cereal product;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund,21 +1022,"78/990/EEC: Commission Decision of 21 November 1978 on the refusal to accept the scientific character of an apparatus described as 'Automax 16 mm cine-pulse camera'. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3195/75 of 2 December 1975 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (2), and in particular Articles 4 and 5 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 16 June 1978, the United Kingdom Government requested the Commission to invoke the procedure laid down in Articles 4 and 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 3195/75 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as ""Automax 16 mm cine-pulse camera"" should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, if the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 3195/75, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 20 October 1978 within the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine this particular case;Whereas this examination shows that the apparatus in question is an impulse camera used inter alia for time lapse photography of the nocturnal movement of slugs and the high speed data recording of gastropod responses in studies of the neuronal basis of behaviour ; whereas it is a multi-purpose apparatus which does not in itself have objective characteristics making it specially suited to pure scientific research and its use for research purposes cannot in itself give it the character of a scientific apparatus ; whereas it cannot, therefore, be regarded as a scientific apparatus,. The apparatus described as ""Automax 16 mm cine-pulse camera"" is not considered to be a scientific apparatus. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 November 1978.For the CommissionÉtienne DAVIGNONMember of the Commission (1)OJ No L 184, 15.7.1975, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 316, 6.12.1975, p. 17. +",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;recording equipment;tape recorder;video camera;video recorder;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,21 +22598,"2002/32/EC: Commission Decision of 14 January 2002 on marking and use of pigmeat in application of Article 11 of Council Directive 2001/89/EC concerning Spain (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 75). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever(1), and in particular Article 11(1)(f) thereof,Whereas:(1) In December 2001 outbreaks of classical swine fever in Spain were declared by the Veterinary Authorities of Spain.(2) In accordance with Articles 9, 10 and 11 of Directive 2001/89/EC protection and surveillance zones were immediately established around outbreak sites in Spain.(3) The provisions for the use of a health mark on fresh meat are given in Council Directive 64/433/EEC of 26 June 1964 on health conditions for the production and marketing of fresh meat(2), as last amended by Directive 95/23/EC(3).(4) In accordance with Article 11(1)(f) of Directive 2001/89/EC, Spain has submitted a request for the adoption of a derogation concerning marking and use of pigmeat coming from pigs kept on holdings situated in the surveillance zones established in the Province of Barcelona and slaughtered, subject to a specific authorisation issued by the competent authority.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Spain is authorised to apply the mark described in Article 3(1)(A)(e) of Directive 64/433/EEC to pigmeat obtained from pigs originating from holdings situated in the surveillance zone established in the Province of Barcelona before 8 January 2002 in accordance with the provisions of Articles 9 and 11 of Directive 2001/89/EC on condition that the pigs in question:(a) originate from a surveillance zone:- where no outbreaks of classical swine fever have been detected in the previous 21 days and where at least 21 days have elapsed after the completion of the preliminary cleaning and disinfection of the infected holdings;- established around a protection zone where clinical examinations for classical swine fever have been carried out in all pig holdings after the detection of classical swine fever, with negative results;(b) originate from a holding:- which has been subject to protection measures established in accordance with the provisions of Article 11 of Directive 2001/89/EC;- to which, following the epidemiological inquiry, no contact has been established with an infected holding;- which has been subject to regular inspections by a veterinarian after the establishment of the zone. The inspection has included all pigs kept on the holding;(c) have been included in a programme for monitoring body temperature and clinical examination. The programme shall be carried out as given in Annex I;(d) have been slaughtered within 12 hours of arrival at the slaughterhouse. Spain shall ensure that a certificate as given in Annex II is issued in respect of the pigmeat referred to in Article 1. Pigmeat which complies with the conditions of Article 1 and enters into intra-Community trade must be accompanied by the certificate referred to in Article 2. Spain shall ensure that abattoirs designated to receive the pigs referred to in Article 1 do not, on the same day, accept pigs for slaughter other than the pigs in question. Spain shall provide Member States and the Commission with:(a) the name and location of slaughterhouses designated to receive pigs for slaughter referred to in Article 1, before the slaughtering of these pigs; and,(b) after the slaughtering of these pigs, on a weekly basis, a report which contains information on:- number of pigs slaughtered at the designated slaughterhouses,- identification system and movement controls applied to slaughter pigs,- instructions issued concerning the application of the programme for monitoring body temperature referred to in Annex I. This Decision is applicable until 28 February 2002. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 January 2002.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5.(2) OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 2012/64.(3) OJ L 243, 11.10.1995, p. 7.ANNEX IMONITORING OF BODY TEMPERATUREThe programme for monitoring body temperature and clinical examination referred to in Article 1(c) shall include the following:1. Within the 24-hour period before loading a consignment of pigs intended for slaughter, the competent veterinary authority shall ensure that the body temperature of a number of pigs of the said consignment is monitored by an official veterinarian inserting a thermometer into the rectum. The number of pigs to be monitored for temperature shall be as given below:>TABLE>At the time of examination, the following information shall be recorded for each pig on a table issued by the competent veterinary authorities: number of eartag, time of examination and temperature.In cases where the examination shows a temperature of 40o C or above, the official veterinarian shall immediately be informed. A disease investigation shall be initiated and take into account the provisions of Article 4 of Directive 2001/89/EC introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever.2. Shortly (0 to 3 hours) before loading of the consignment examined as described under 1 above, a clinical examination shall be carried out by an official veterinarian designated by the competent veterinary authorities.3. At the time of loading of the consignment of pigs examined as described under 1 and 2 above, the official veterinarian shall issue a health document, which shall accompany the consignment to the designated slaughterhouse.4. At the slaughterhouse of designation the results of the temperature monitoring shall be made available to the veterinarian who performs the ante-mortem examination.ANNEX II>PIC FILE= ""L_2002013EN.003402.TIF""> +",health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;EC conformity marking;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +41065,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 186/2012 of 7 March 2012 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Schwäbische Spätzle / Schwäbische Knöpfle (PGI)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Germany's application to register the name ‘Schwäbische Spätzle / Schwäbische Knöpfle’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 March 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 191, 1.7.2011, p. 20.ANNEXFoodstuffs listed in Annex I to the Regulation:Class 2.7.   PastaGERMANYSchwäbische Spätzle / Schwäbische Knöpfle (PGI) +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;pasta;macaroni;noodle;spaghetti;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,21 +25018,"2003/254/EC: Council Decision of 19 December 2002 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the United States of America relating to the modification of concessions with respect to cereals provided for in EC Schedule CXL to the GATT 1994. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) On 26 July 2002, the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations under Article XXVIII of the GATT 1994 with a view to modifying certain concessions for cereals. Accordingly, the European Community notified the WTO on 26 July 2002 of its intention to modify certain concessions in EC Schedule CXL.(2) Negotiations have been conducted by the Commission in consultation with the Committee established by Article 133 of the Treaty and within the framework of the negotiating directives issued by the Council.(3) The Commission has negotiated, with the United States of America, the WTO Member having a substantial supplying interest, an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters.(4) The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the United States of America should therefore be approved.(5) In order to ensure that the Agreement may be fully applied by 1 January 2003 and pending the amendment of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), the Commission should be authorised to adopt temporary derogations from that Regulation.(6) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(2),. The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the United States of America relating to the modification of concessions with respect to cereals provided for in EC Schedule CXL annexed to the GATT 1994 is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. To the extent necessary to permit the full application of this Agreement by 1 January 2003, the Commission may derogate from Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 3(2) of this Decision, until that Regulation is amended but not later than 30 June 2003. 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Cereals instituted by Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92.2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Fischer Boel(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000 (OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 1).(2) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. +",GATT;General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;ratification of an agreement;conclusion of an agreement;cereals;agricultural trade;United States;USA;United States of America,21 +1688,"Directive 94/47/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 26 October 1994 on the protection of purchasers in respect of certain aspects of contracts relating to the purchase of the right to use immovable properties on a timeshare basis. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189b of the Treaty (3),1. Whereas the disparities between national legislations on contracts relating to the purchase of the right to use one or more immovable properties on a timeshare basis are likely to create barriers to the proper operation of the internal market and distortions of competition and lead to the compartmentalization of national markets;2. Whereas the aim of this Directive is to establish a minimum basis of common rules on such matters which will make it possible to ensure that the internal market operates properly and will thereby protect purchasers; whereas it is sufficient for those rules to cover contractual transactions only with regard to those aspects that relate to information on the constituent parts of contracts, the arrangements for communicating such information and the procedures and arrangements for cancellation and withdrawal; whereas the appropriate instrument to achieve that aim is a Directive; whereas this Directive is therefore consistent with the principle of subsidiarity;3. Whereas the legal nature of the rights which are the subject of the contracts covered by this Directive varies considerably from one Member State to another; whereas reference should therefore be made in summary form to those variations, giving a sufficiently broad definition of such contracts, without thereby implying harmonization within the Community of the legal nature of the rights in question;4. Whereas this Directive is not designed to regulate the extent to which contracts for the use of one or more immovable properties on a timeshare basis may be concluded in Member States or the legal basis for such contracts;5. Whereas, in practice, contracts relating to the purchase of the right to use one or more immovable properties on a timeshare basis differ from tenancy agreements; whereas that difference can be seen from, inter alia, the means of payment;6. Whereas it may be seen from the market that hotels, residential hotels and other similar residential tourist premises are involved in contractual transactions similar to those which have made this Directive necessary;7. Whereas it is necessary to avoid any misleading or incomplete details in information concerned specifically with the sale of the rights to use one or more immovable properties on a timeshare basis; whereas such information should be supplemented by a document which must be made available to anyone who requests it; whereas the information therein must constitute part of the contract for the purchase of the right to use one or more immovable properties on a timeshare basis;8. Whereas, in order to give purchasers a high level of protection and in view of the specific characteristics of systems for using immovable properties on a timeshare basis, contracts for the purchase of the right to use one or more immovable properties on a timeshare basis must include certain minimal items;9. Whereas, with a view to establishing effective protection for purchasers in this field, it is necessary to stipulate minimum obligations with which vendors must comply vis-Ă -vis purchasers;10. Whereas the contract for the purchase of the right to use one or more immovable properties on a timeshare basis must be drawn up in the official language or one of the official languages of the Member State in which the purchaser is resident or in the official language or one of the official languages of the Member State of which he is a national which must be one of the official languages of the Community; whereas, however, the Member State in which the purchaser is resident may require that the contract be drawn up in its language or its languages which must be an official language or official languages of the Community; whereas provision should be made for a certified translation of each contract for the purposes of the formalities to be completed in the Member State in which the relevant property is situated;11. Whereas to give the purchaser the chance to realize more fully what his obligations and rights under the contract are he should be allowed a period during which he may withdraw from the contract without giving reasons since the property in question is often situated in a State and subject to legislation which are different from his own;12. Whereas the requirement on the vendor's part that advance payments be made before the end of the period during which the purchaser may withdraw without giving reasons may reduce the purchaser's protection; whereas, therefore, advance payments before the end of that period should be prohibited;13. Whereas in the event of cancellation of or withdrawal from a contract for the purchase of the right to use one or more immovable properties on a timeshare basis the price of which is entirely or partly covered by credit granted to the purchaser by the vendor or by a third party on the basis of an agreement concluded between that third party and the vendor, it should be provided that the credit agreement should be cancelled without penalty;14. Whereas there is a risk, in certain cases, that the consumer may be deprived of the protection provided for in this Directive if the law of a non-Member State is specified as the law applicable to the contract; whereas this Directive should therefore include provisions intended to obviate that risk;15. Whereas it is for the Member States to adopt measures to ensure that the vendor fulfils his obligations,. The purpose of this Directive shall be to approximate the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States on the protection of purchasers in respect of certain aspects of contracts relating directly or indirectly to the purchase of the right to use one or more immovable properties on a timeshare basis.This Directive shall cover only those aspects of the above provisions concerning contractual transactions that relate to:- information on the constituent parts of a contract and the arrangements for the communication of that information,- the procedures and arrangements for cancellation and withdrawal.With due regard to the general rules of the Treaty, the Member States shall remain competent for other matters, inter alia determination of the legal nature of the rights which are the subject of the contracts covered by this Directive. For the purposes of this Directive:- 'contract relating directly or indirectly to the purchase of the right to use one or more immovable properties on a timeshare basis`, hereinafter referred to as 'contract`, shall mean any contract or group of contracts concluded for at least three years under which, directly or indirectly, on payment of a certain global price, a real property right or any other right relating to the use of one or more immovable properties for a specified or specifiable period of the year, which may not be less than one week, is established or is the subject of a transfer or an undertaking to transfer,- 'immovable property` shall mean any building or part of a building for use as accommodation to which the right which is the subject of the contract relates,- 'vendor` shall mean any natural or legal person who, acting in transactions covered by this Directive and in his professional capacity, establishes, transfers or undertakes to transfer the right which is the subject of the contract,- 'purchaser` shall mean any natural person who, acting in transactions covered by this Directive, for purposes which may be regarded as being outwith his professional capacity, has the right which is the subject of the contract transferred to him or for whom the right which is the subject of the contract is established. 1. The Member States shall make provision in their legislation for measures to ensure that the vendor is required to provide any person requesting information on the immovable property or properties with a document which, in addition to a general description of the property or properties, shall provide at least brief and accurate information on the particulars referred to in points (a) to (g), (i) and (l) of the Annex and on how further information may be obtained.2. The Member States shall make provision in their legislation to ensure that all the information referred to in paragraph 1 which must be provided in the document referred to in paragraph 1 forms an integral part of the contract.Unless the parties expressly agree otherwise, only changes resulting from circumstances beyond the vendor's control may be made to the information provided in the document referred to in paragraph 1.Any changes to that information shall be communicated to the purchaser before the contract is concluded. The contract shall expressly mention any such changes.3. Any advertising referring to the immovable property concerned shall indicate the possibility of obtaining the document referred to in paragraph 1 and where it may be obtained. The Member States shall make provision in their legislation to ensure that:- the contract, which shall be in writing, includes at least the items referred to in the Annex,- the contract and the document referred to in Article 3 (1) are drawn up in the language or one of the languages of Member State in which the purchaser is resident or in the language or one of the languages of the Member State of which he is national which shall be an official language or official languages of the Community, at the purchaser's option. The Member State in which the purchaser is resident may, however, require that the contract be drawn up in all cases in at least its language or languages which must be an official language or official languages of the Community, and - the vendor provides the purchaser with a certified translation of the contract in the language or one of the languages of the Member State in which the immovable property is situated which shall be an official language or official languages of the Community. The Member States shall make provision in their legislation to ensure that:1. in addition to the possibilities available to the purchaser under national laws on the nullity of contracts, the purchaser shall have the right:- to withdraw without giving any reason within 10 calendar days of both parties' signing the contract or of both parties' signing a binding preliminary contract. If the 10th day is a public holiday, the period shall be extended to the first working day thereafter,- if the contract does not include the information referred to in points (a), (b), (c), (d) (1), (d) (2), (h), (i), (k), (l) and (m) of the Annex, at the time of both parties' signing the contract or of both parties' signing a binding preliminary contract, to cancel the contract within three months thereof. If the information in question is provided within those three months, the purchaser's withdrawal period provided for in the first indent, shall then start,- if by the end of the three-month period provided for in the second indent the purchaser has not exercised the right to cancel and the contract does not include the information referred to in points (a), (b), (c), (d) (1), (d) (2), (h), (i), (k), (l) and (m) of the Annex, to the withdrawal period provided for in the first indent from the day after the end of that three-month period;2. if the purchaser intends to exercise the rights provided for in paragraph 1 he shall, before the expiry of the relevant deadline, notify the person whose name and address appear in the contract for that purpose by a means which can be proved in accordance with national law in accordance with the procedures specified in the contract pursuant to point (l) of the Annex. The deadline shall be deemed to have been observed if the notification, if it is in writing, is dispatched before the deadline expires;3. where the purchaser exercises the right provided for in the first indent of paragraph 1, he may be required to defray, where appropriate, only those expenses which, in accordance with national law, are incurred as a result of the conclusion of and withdrawal from the contract and which correspond to legal formalities which must be completed before the end of the period referred to in the first indent of paragraph 1. Such expenses shall be expressly mentioned in the contract;4. where the purchaser exercises the right of cancellation provided for in the second indent of paragraph 1 he shall not be required to make any defrayal. The Member States shall make provision in their legislation to prohibit any advance payments by a purchaser before the end of the period during which he may exercise the right of withdrawal. The Member States shall make provision in their legislation to ensure that:- if the price is fully or partly covered by credit granted by the vendor, or - if the price is fully or partly covered by credit granted to the purchaser by a third party on the basis of an agreement between the third party and the vendor,the credit agreement shall be cancelled, without any penalty, if the purchaser exercises his right to cancel or withdraw from the contract as provided for in Article 5.The Member States shall lay down detailed arrangements to govern the cancellation of credit agreements. The Member States shall make provision in their legislation to ensure that any clause whereby a purchaser renounces the enjoyment of rights under this Directive or whereby a vendor is freed from the responsibilities arising from this Directive shall not be binding on the purchaser, under conditions laid down by national law. The Member States shall take the measures necessary to ensure that, whatever the law applicable may be, the purchaser is not deprived of the protection afforded by this Directive, if the immovable property concerned is situated within the territory of a Member State. 0The Member States shall make provision in their legislation for the consequences of non-compliance with this Directive. 1This Directive shall not prevent Member States from adopting or maintaining provisions which are more favourable as regards the protection of purchasers in the field in question, without prejudice to their obligations under the Treaty. 21. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary for them to comply with this Directive no later than 30 months after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt those measures, they shall include references to this Directive or shall accompany them with such references on their official publication. The Member States shall lay down the manner in which such references shall be made.2. The Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. 3This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 26 October 1994.For the European Parliament, The President K. HAENSCHFor the Council The President J. EEKHOFFANNEXMinimum list of items to be included in the contract referred to in Article 4(a) The identities and domiciles of the parties, including specific information on the vendor's legal status at the time of the conclusion of the contract and the identity and domicile of the owner.(b) The exact nature of the right which is the subject of the contract and a clause setting out the conditions governing the exercise of that right within the territory of the Member State(s) in which the property or properties concerned relates is or are situated and if those conditions have been fulfilled or, if they have not, what conditions remain to be fulfilled.(c) When the property has been determined, an accurate description of that property and its location.(d) Where the immovable property is under construction:(1) the state of completion;(2) a reasonable estimate of the deadline for completion of the immovable property;(3) where it concerns a specific immovable property, the number of the building permit and the name(s) and full address(es) of the competent authority or authorities;(4) the state of completion of the services rendering the immovable property fully operational (gas, electricity, water and telephone connections);(5) a guarantee regarding completion of the immovable property or a guarantee regarding reimbursement of any payment made if the property is not completed and, where appropriate, the conditions governing the operation of those guarantees.(e) The services (lighting, water, maintenance, refuse collection) to which the purchaser has or will have access and on what conditions.(f) The common facilities, such as swimming pool, sauna, etc., to which the purchaser has or may have access, and, where appropriate, on what conditions.(g) The principles on the basis of which the maintenance of and repairs to the immovable property and its administration and management will be arranged.(h) The exact period within which the right which is the subject of the contract may be exercised and, if necessary, its duration; the date on which the purchaser may start to exercise the contractual right.(i) The price to be paid by the purchaser to excercise the contractual right; an estimate of the amount to be paid by the purchaser for the use of common facilities and services; the basis for the calculation of the amount of charges relating to occupation of the property, the mandatory statutory charges (for example, taxes and fees) and the administrative overheads (for example, management, maintenance and repairs).(j) A clause stating that acquisition will not result in costs, charges or obligations other than those specified in the contract.(k) Whether or not is is possible to join a scheme for the exchange or resale of the contractual rights, and any costs involved should an exchange and/or resale scheme be organized by the vendor or by a third party designated by him in the contract.(l) Information on the right to cancel or withdraw from the contract and indication of the person to whom any letter of cancellation or withdrawal should be sent, specifying also the arrangements under which such letters may be sent; precise indication of the nature and amount of the costs which the purchaser will be required to defray pursuant to Article 5 (3) if he exercises his right to withdraw; where appropriate, information on the arrangements for the cancellation of the credit agreement linked to the contract in the event of cancellation of the contract or withdrawal from it.(m) The date and place of each party's signing of the contract. +",contract;conclusion of a contract;contract law;contractual agreement;contractual commitment;law of contract;real property;immovable property;law of real property;real estate;consumer protection;consumer policy action plan;consumerism;consumers' rights;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;time-sharing;multi-ownership;acquisition of property;access to property;right of accession,21 +42290,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 47/2013 of 21 January 2013 on the issue of import licences and the allocation of import rights for applications lodged during the first seven days of January 2013 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 (3) opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products originating in Brazil, Thailand and other third countries.(2) The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of January 2013 in respect of Groups Nos 1, 2, 4A, 6A, 7 and 8 for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2013 and in respect of Groups Nos 4A, 4B, 6A and 6B for the period from 1 March to 30 June 2013 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested.(3) The applications for import rights lodged during the first seven days of January 2013 in respect of Group No 5A for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2013 and in respect of Groups Nos 5A and 5B for the period from 1 March to 30 June 2013 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import rights may be allocated should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. 1.   The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2013 in respect of Groups Nos 1, 2, 4A, 6A, 7 and 8, and for the period from 1 March to 30 June 2013 in respect of Groups Nos 4A, 4B, 6A and 6B, shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex hereto.2.   The quantities for which import rights applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2013 in respect of Group No 5A, and for the period from 1 March to 30 June 2013 in respect of Groups Nos 5A and 5B, shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficient set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 22 January 2013.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 January 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 142, 5.6.2007, p. 3.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.4.2013 to 30.6.20131 09.4211 0,5784186A 09.4216 0,541856Group No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the period from 1.3.2013 to 30.6.20134A 09.4251 16,8985056A 09.4260 7,0133356B 09.4263 0,816993Group No Order No Allocation coefficient for import rights applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.4.2013 to 30.6.20135A 09.4215 0,815694Group No Order No Allocation coefficient for import rights applications lodged for the period from 1.3.2013 to 30.6.20135A 09.4254 1,197604 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +5003,"Council Decision of 16 June 2008 on the signing and provisional application of a Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 310, in conjunction with Article 300(2), first subparagraph, first sentence, thereof,Having regard to the 2005 Act of Accession, and in particular Article 6(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) On 23 October 2006 the Council authorised the Commission, on behalf of the European Community and its Member States, to negotiate with Jordan a protocol amending the agreements concluded between the European Community and third countries, in particular the Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Jordan, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union.(2) These negotiations have since been completed.(3) Article 8(2) of the Protocol negotiated with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan provides for the provisional application of the Protocol before its entry into force.(4) Subject to its possible conclusion at a later date, the Protocol should be signed on behalf of the Community and applied provisionally,. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign, on behalf of the European Community and its Member States, the Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union.The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision. The Protocol shall be applied provisionally from 1 January 2007, subject to its possible conclusion at a later date.. Done at Luxembourg, 16 June 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentD. RUPELPROTOCOLto the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European UnionTHE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM,THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA,THE CZECH REPUBLIC,THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK,THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY,THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA,IRELAND,THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC,THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN,THE FRENCH REPUBLIC,THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC,THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS,THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA,THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA,THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG,THE REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY,MALTA,THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS,THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA,THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND,THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC,ROMANIA,THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA,THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC,THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND,THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN,THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND,hereinafter referred to as ‘EC Member States’ represented by the Council of the European Union, andTHE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY,hereinafter referred to as ‘the Community’ represented by the Council of the European Union and the European Commissionof the one partand THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDANhereinafter referred to as ‘Jordan’of the other partWHEREAS the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of the other part, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement’, was signed in Brussels on 24 November 1997 and entered into force on 1 May 2002;WHEREAS the Treaty concerning the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union and the Act thereto was signed in Luxemburg on 25 April 2005 and entered into force on 1 January 2007;WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 6(2) of the Act of Accession, the accession of the new Contracting Parties to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement must be agreed by the conclusion of a protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement;WHEREAS consultations pursuant to Article 22 of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement have taken place in order to ensure that account has been taken of the mutual interests of the Community and Jordan,HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Republic of Bulgaria and Romania hereby become Contracting Parties to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of the other part, and shall, in the same manner as the other EC Member States, respectively adopt and take note of the texts of the Agreement, the Joint Declarations, Declarations and Exchanges of Letters.CHAPTER ONEAMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT OF THE EURO-MEDITERRANEAN AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ITS ANNEXES AND PROTOCOLSArticle 2Rules of originProtocol 3 shall be amended as follows:1. In Articles 3(1) and 4(1), the references to the new Member States are deleted.2. Annex IVa is replaced by the following:3. Annex IVb shall be replaced by the following:— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)— cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)— no cumulation applied (3)CHAPTER TWOTRANSITIONAL PROVISIONSArticle 3Proofs of origin and administrative cooperation1.   Proofs of origin properly issued by either Jordan or a new Member State in the framework of preferential agreements or autonomous arrangements applied between them shall be accepted in the respective countries under this Protocol, provided that:(a) the acquisition of such origin confers preferential tariff treatment on the basis of the preferential tariff measures contained in this Agreement or in the Community System of Generalised Preferences;(b) the proof of origin and the transport documents were issued no later than the day before the date of accession;(c) the proof of origin is submitted to the customs authorities within the period of four months from the date of accession.Where goods were declared for importation in either Jordan or a new Member State, prior to the date of accession, under preferential agreements or autonomous arrangements applied between Jordan and that new Member State at that time, proof of origin issued retrospectively under those agreements or arrangements may also be accepted, provided that it is submitted to the customs authorities within the period of four months from the date of accession.2.   Jordan and the new Member States are authorised to retain the authorisations with which the status of ‘approved exporters’ has been granted in the framework of preferential agreements or autonomous arrangements applied between them, provided that:(a) this is also provided for in the agreement concluded between Jordan and the Community prior to the date of accession; and(b) the approved exporters apply the rules of origin in force under that agreement.These authorisations shall be replaced no later than one year after the date of accession, by new authorisations issued under the terms of the Agreement.3.   Requests for subsequent verification of proof of origin issued under the preferential agreements or autonomous arrangements referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 above can be presented by the competent customs authorities of either Jordan or the new Member States and shall be accepted by those authorities for a period of three years after issue of the proof of origin concerned.Article 4Goods in transit1.   The provisions of the Agreement may be applied to goods exported either from Jordan to one of the new Member States or from one of the new Member States to Jordan, which comply with the provisions of Protocol 3 and, on the date of accession, are either en route or in temporary storage, in a customs warehouse or in a free zone in Jordan or in that new Member State.2.   Preferential treatment may be granted in such cases, subject to the submission to the customs authorities of the importing country, within four months of the date of accession, of proof of origin issued retrospectively by the customs authorities of the exporting country.GENERAL AND FINAL PROVISIONSArticle 5The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan undertakes that it shall neither make any claim, request or referral nor modify or withdraw any concession pursuant to GATT 1994 Articles XXIV.6 and XXVIII in relation to this enlargement of the Community.Article 6This Protocol shall form an integral part of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement. The Annexes and declaration to this Protocol shall form an integral part thereof.Article 71.   This Protocol shall be approved by the Community, by the Council of the European Union on behalf of the Member States, and by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in accordance with their own procedures.2.   The Parties shall notify each other of the accomplishment of the corresponding procedures referred to in the preceding paragraph. The instruments of approval shall be deposited with the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union.Article 81.   This Protocol shall enter into force on the first day of the first month following the date of deposit of the last instrument of approval.2.   This Protocol shall apply provisionally as from 1 January 2007.Article 9This Protocol is drawn up in duplicate in each of the official languages of the Contracting Parties, each of these texts being equally authentic.Article 10The text of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement, including the Annexes and Protocols forming an integral part thereof, and the Final Act together with the declarations annexed thereto shall be drawn up in the Bulgarian and Romanian languages, and these texts shall be authentic in the same way as the original texts. The Association Council shall approve these texts.Съставено в Брюксел на тридесети ноември две хиляди и девета година.Hecho en Bruselas, el treinta de noviembre de dos mil nueve.V Bruselu dne třicátého listopadu dva tisíce devět.Udfærdiget i Bruxelles den tredivte november to tusind og ni.Geschehen zu Brüssel am dreißigsten November zweitausendneun.Kahe tuhande üheksanda aasta novembrikuu kolmekümnendal päeval Brüsselis.Έγινε στις Βρυξέλλες, στις τριάντα Νοεμβρίου δύο χιλιάδες εννιά.Done at Brussels on the thirtieth day of November in the year two thousand and nine.Fait à Bruxelles, le trente novembre deux mille neuf.Fatto a Bruxelles, addì trenta novembre duemilanove.Briselē, divi tūkstoši devītā gada trīsdesmitajā novembrī.Priimta du tūkstančiai devintų metų lapkričio trisdešimtą dieną Briuselyje.Kelt Brüsszelben, a kétezer-kilencedik év november harmincadik napján.Magħmul fi Brussell, fit-tletin jum ta' Novembru tas-sena elfejn u disgħa.Gedaan te Brussel, de dertigste november tweeduizend negen.Sporządzono w Brukseli dnia trzydziestego listopada roku dwa tysiące dziewiątego.Feito em Bruxelas, em trinta de Novembro de dois mil e nove.Întocmit la Bruxelles, la treizeci noiembrie două mii nouă.V Bruseli tridsiateho novembra dvetisícdeväť.V Bruslju, dne tridesetega novembra leta dva tisoč devet.Tehty Brysselissä kolmantenakymmenentenä päivänä marraskuuta vuonna kaksituhattayhdeksän.Som skedde i Bryssel den trettionde november tjugohundranio.За държавите-членкиPor los Estados miembrosZa členské státyFor medlemsstaterneFür die MitgliedstaatenLiikmesriikide nimelΓια τα κράτη μέληFor the Member StatesPour les États membresPer gli Stati membriDalībvalstu vārdāValstybių narių varduA tagállamok részérőlGħall-Istati MembriVoor de lidstatenW imieniu państw członkowskichPelos Estados-MembrosPentru statele membreZa členské štátyZa države članiceJäsenvaltioiden puolestaPå medlemsstaternas vägnarЗа Европейската общностPor la Comunidad EuropeaZa Evropské společenstvíFor Det Europæiske FællesskabFür die Europäische GemeinschaftEuroopa Ühenduse nimelΓια την Ευρωπαϊκή ΚοινότηταFor the European CommunityPour la Communauté européennePer la Comunità europeaEiropas Kopienas vārdāEuropos bendrijos varduAz Európai Közösség részérőlGħall-Komunità EwropeaVoor de Europese GemeenschapW imieniu Wspólnoty EuropejskiejPela Comunidade EuropeiaPentru Comunitatea EuropeanăZa Európske spoločenstvoZa Evropsko skupnostEuroopan yhteisön puolestaFör Europeiska gemenskapenЗа Хашемитското кралство ЙорданияPor el Reino Hachemita de JordaniaZa Jordánské hášimovské královstvíFor Det Hashemitiske Kongerige JordanFür das Haschemitische Königreich JordanienJordaania Hašimiidi Kuningriigi nimelΓια το Χασεμιτικό Βασίλειο της ΙορδανίαςFor the Hashemite Kingdom of JordanPour le Royaume hachémite de JordaniePer il Regno hashemita di GiordaniaJordānijas Hāšemītu Karalistes vārdāJordanijos Hašimitų Karalystės varduA Jordán Hasimita Királyság részérőlGħar-Renju Ħaxemit tal-ĠordanVoor het Hasjemitisch Koninkrijk JordaniëW imieniu Jordańskiego Królestwa HaszymidzkiegoPelo Reino Hachemita da JordâniaPentru Regatul Hașemit al IordanieiZa Jordánske hášimovské kráľovstvoZa Hašemitsko kraljevino JordanijoJordanian hašemiittisen kuningaskunnan puolestaPå Hashemitiska konungariket Jordaniens vägnar +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;Jordan;Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan;administrative cooperation;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;protocol to an agreement;signature of an agreement;Romania;association agreement (EU);EC association agreement;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria,21 +4632,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1203/86 of 23 April 1986 on the classification of goods falling within subheading 85.21 D II of the Common Customs Tariff. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 97/69 (1) of 16 January 1969 on measures to be taken for uniform application of the nomenclature of the Common Customs Tariff, as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2055/84 (2) and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas, in order to ensure uniform application of the Common Customs Tariff nomenclature, it is desirable to specify the classification of silicon discs, having undergone selective diffusion whereby discrete zones are formed, mounted on a molybdenum support;Whereas in the Common Customs Tariff annexed to Council Regulation (EEC) No 950/68 (3), as last amended by Council Regulation (EEC) No 1069/86 (4), subheading 85.21 D covers, inter alia, diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices and subheading 85.21 E covers parts; whereas both these subheadings could be taken into consideration with regard to the classification of the aforementioned articles;Whereas the discs as described above, although not provided with terminals, leads or a housing, already in their present form, constitute semi-conductor devices and should therefore be classified under subheading 85.21 D in accordance with General Rule 1 for the interpretation of the nomenclature;Whereas these discs are not wafers within the meaning of subheading 85.21 D I and should therefore be classified within subheading 85.21 D II;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Common Customs Tariff Nomenclature,. Silicon discs, having undergone selective diffusion, whereby discrete zones are formed, mounted on a molybdenum support, shall fall within subheading:85.21 Thermionic, cold cathode and photo-cathode valves and tubes (including vapour or gas filled valves and tubes, cathode-ray tubes, television camera tubes and mercury arc rectifying valves and tubes); photocells, mounted piezo-electric crystals; diodes, transistors and similar semi-conductor devices; light emitting diodes; electronic microcircuits:D. Diodes, transistors and similar semi-conductor devices; light emitting diodes; electronic microcircuits:II. Other. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 21st day following its publication in the Official Jounral of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 April 1986.For the CommissionCOCKFIELDVice-President(1) OJ No L 14, 21. 1. 1969, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 191, 19. 7. 1984, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 172, 22. 7. 1968, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 99, 15. 4. 1986, p. 1. +",tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;semi-metal;arsenic;boron;selenium;silicon;tellurium;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;electronic component;electronic tube;integrated circuit;microchip;microprocessor;semi-conductor;transistor,21 +34433,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 869/2007 of 23 July 2007 on the release of securities linked to the import rights within certain import tariff quotas in the beef sector by reason of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular of Article 41 thereof,Whereas:(1) Until 31 December 2006, imports in the Community of certain live bovine animals within import tariff quotas opened with Bulgaria or Romania on a multi-annual basis by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1217/2005 of 28 July 2005 laying down detailed rules for the application of a tariff quota for certain live bovine animals originating in Bulgaria, provided for in Council Decision 2003/286/EC (1) and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1241/2005 of 29 July 2005 laying down detailed rules for the application of a tariff quota for certain live bovine animals originating in Romania, provided for in Council Decision 2003/18/EC (2), were subject to the allocation of import rights managed through import licences. As of 1 January 2007, those import licences could no longer be used for such trade.(2) Certain import rights granted in July 2006 and valid normally until 30 June 2007 have not been used at all or have been used only partially. Failure to fulfil the commitments made in connection with those import rights should result in the forfeiture of the security lodged. Given that such commitments can no longer be fulfilled after the accession of Bulgaria and Romania, it is necessary to adopt, with effect from the date of accession of those two countries, a measure providing for the release of the securities related to the import rights within those import tariff quotas.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. 1.   At the request of the interested parties, the securities related to import rights lodged in application of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1217/2005 and of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1241/2005 shall be released, under the following conditions:(a) the applicant has applied for and obtained import rights under the quota:(i) referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1217/2005, or(ii) referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1241/2005;(b) the import rights have been used only partially or not at all by 1 January 2007.2.   The securities referred to in paragraph 1 shall be released proportionally to the import rights which have not been used by 1 January 2007. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 July 2007.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 199, 29.7.2005, p. 33. Regulation repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1965/2006 (OJ L 408, 30.12.2006, p. 26).(2)  OJ L 200, 30.7.2005, p. 38. Regulation repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1965/2006. +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;Romania;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria,21 +41587,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 953/2012 of 11 October 2012 establishing a prohibition of fishing for herring in EU, Norwegian and international waters of I and II by vessels flying the flag of United Kingdom. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 44/2012 of 17 January 2012 fixing for 2012 the fishing opportunities available in EU waters and, to EU vessels, in certain non- EU waters for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2012.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2012.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2012 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 October 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 25, 27.1.2012, p. 55.ANNEXNo 55/TQ44Member State United KingdomStock HER/1/2-Species Herring (Clupea harengus)Zone EU, Norwegian and international waters of I and IIDate 4.3.2012 +",Norwegian Sea;North Sea;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters,21 +35067,"2008/339/EC: Commission Decision of 25 April 2008 amending Annex XI to Council Directive 2003/85/EC as regards the list of laboratories authorised to handle live foot-and-mouth disease virus (notified under document number C(2008) 1577) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2003/85/EC of 29 September 2003 on Community measures for the control of foot-and-mouth disease repealing Directive 85/511/EEC and Decisions 89/531/EEC and 91/665/EEC and amending Directive 92/46/EEC (1), and in particular Article 67(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 2003/85/EC sets out minimum control measures to be applied in the event of an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease and certain preventive measures aimed at increasing the awareness and preparedness of the competent authorities and the farming community concerning that disease.(2) The preventive measures set out in Directive 2003/85/EC include the provision that Member States are to ensure that the handling of live foot-and-mouth disease virus for research, diagnosis or manufacture is carried out only in approved laboratories listed in Annex XI to that Directive.(3) Part A of Annex XI to Directive 2003/85/EC lists national laboratories authorised to handle live foot-and-mouth disease virus for research and diagnostic purposes.(4) Denmark has officially informed the Commission of changes relating to the administration of its national reference laboratory for foot-and-mouth disease.(5) Latvia and Slovenia have officially informed the Commission that their respective national reference laboratories are no longer considered to meet the security standards laid down in Article 65(d) and should therefore bee deleted from the list in Part A of Annex XI to Directive 2003/85/EC.(6) The Netherlands have officially informed the Commission of changes relating to the name of their national reference laboratory for foot-and-mouth disease.(7) For security reasons it is important to keep the list of laboratories authorised to handle live foot-and-mouth disease virus in Directive 2003/85/EC updated.(8) Accordingly, it is necessary to replace the list of laboratories authorised to handle live foot-and-mouth disease virus in Part A of Annex XI to Directive 2003/85/EC by the list set out in the Annex to this Decision.(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. In Annex XI to Directive 2003/85/EC, Part A is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. The Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 April 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 306, 22.11.2003, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/104/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 352).ANNEX‘PART ANational laboratories authorised to handle live foot-and-mouth disease virusMember State where laboratory is located Laboratory Member States using the services of laboratoryISO code NameAT Austria Österreichische Agentur für Gesundheit und Ernährungssicherheit AustriaBE Belgium Veterinary and Agrochemical Research Centre CODA-CERVA-VAR Uccle BelgiumBG Bulgaria Национален диагностичен научноизследователски ветеринарно-медицински институт Проф. д-р Георги Павлов, Национална референтна лаборатория Шап и везикулозна болест по свинете BulgariaCZ Czech Republic Statní veterinární ústav Praha, Praha Czech RepublicDE Germany Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut GermanyDK Denmark Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Veterinærinstituttet DenmarkEL Greece Ινστιτούτο αφθώδους πυρετού, GreeceES Spain Laboratorio Central de Sanidad Animal, Madrid SpainFR France Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des aliments (AFSSA)— Laboratoire d’études et de recherches en pathologie bovine et hygiène des viandes, Lyon— Laboratoire d’études et de recherches en pathologie animale et zoonoses, Maisons-AlfortHU Hungary Országos Állategészségügyi Intézet (OÁI), Budapest HungaryIT Italy Istituto zooprofilattico sperimentale della Lombardia e dell'Emilia-Romagna, Brescia ItalyLT Lithuania Nacionalinė veterinarijos laboratorija, Vilnius LithuaniaNL Netherlands Central Veterinary Institute of Wageningen UR, Lelystad NetherlandsPL Poland Zakład Pryszczycy Państwowego PolandRO Romania Institutul de Diagnostic și Sănătate Animală, București RomaniaUK United Kingdom Institute for Animal Health, Pirbright United Kingdom +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;disease prevention;prevention of disease;prevention of illness;preventive medicine;prophylaxis;screening for disease;screening for illness;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;foot-and-mouth disease,21 +37582,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1086/2009 of 12 November 2009 fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported under the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 676/2009. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 144(1) in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported into Spain from third countries was opened by Commission Regulation (EC) No 676/2009 (2).(2) Under Article 8 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1296/2008 of 18 December 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of tariff quotas for imports of maize and sorghum into Spain and imports of maize into Portugal (3) the Commission, in accordance the procedure laid down in Article 195(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, may decide to fix a maximum reduction in the import duty. In fixing this maximum the criteria provided for in Articles 7 and 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1296/2008 must be taken into account.(3) A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum reduction in the duty.(4) The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair,. For tenders lodged from 30 October to 12 November 2009 under the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 676/2009, the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported shall be EUR 20,67 EUR/t for a total maximum quantity of 50 500 t. This Regulation shall enter into force on 13 November 2009.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 November 2009.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 196, 28.7.2009, p. 6.(3)  OJ L 340, 19.12.2008, p. 57. +",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;maize;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +43723,"Directive 2014/46/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 amending Council Directive 1999/37/EC on the registration documents for vehicles. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 91 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),After consulting the Committee of the Regions,Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (2),Whereas:(1) Roadworthiness testing is a part of a wider regime ensuring that vehicles are kept in a safe and environmentally acceptable condition during their use. That regime should provide for periodic roadworthiness testing of vehicles and technical roadside inspection of vehicles used for commercial road transport activities as well as a vehicle registration procedure allowing for the suspension of a vehicle’s authorisation to be used in road traffic where the vehicle constitutes an immediate risk to road safety.(2) The registration of a vehicle provides administrative authorisation for its entry into service in road traffic. Council Directive 1999/37/EC (3) applies only to the granting of a registration for vehicles. Nevertheless, especially in cases where the use of a vehicle on public roads would create a risk on account of its technical condition, it should be possible to suspend authorisation of the use of that vehicle for a certain period of time. To reduce the administrative burden resulting from suspension, it should not be necessary to go through a new process of registration when the suspension is lifted.(3) An obligation to cancel permanently the registration of a vehicle notified as having been treated as an end-of-life vehicle in accordance with Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) should be introduced. Member States have the possibility to specify in national law other reasons for cancelling a vehicle registration.(4) Even where a vehicle registration has been cancelled, it should be possible to retain a record of that registration.(5) In order to reduce administrative burdens and to ease the exchange of information between Member States, information relating to vehicles should be recorded electronically.(6) This Directive should not prevent a Member State from regarding the electronic dataset kept by its competent authorities as the main source of information about a vehicle registered in its territory. It should be possible for Member States to use an electronic network, comprising data from national electronic databases, in order to facilitate the exchange of information.(7) In cases where dangerous deficiencies have been found during a roadworthiness test and the authorisation of a vehicle for use on public roads has been suspended, that suspension should be recorded until the vehicle has passed a new roadworthiness test.(8) In order to update point II.4, second indent and point III.1.A (b) of both Annex I and Annex II to Directive 1999/37/EC in the event of enlargement of the Union, as well as to update point II.6 of Annex I related to non mandatory elements in the event of changes of definitions or the content of certificates of conformity in the relevant Union type-approval legislation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.(9) Directive 1999/37/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,. Amendments to Directive 1999/37/ECDirective 1999/37/EC is amended as follows:(1) in Article 1, the first sentence is replaced by the following:(2) in Article 2, the following points are added:‘(e) “suspension”: means a limited period of time in which a vehicle is not authorised by a Member State to be used in road traffic following which – provided the reasons for suspension have ceased to apply – it may be authorised to be used again without involving a new process of registration;(f) “cancellation of a registration”: means the cancellation of a Member State’s authorisation for a vehicle to be used in road traffic.’;(3) in Article 3, the following paragraphs are added:(a) all mandatory elements in accordance with point II.5 of Annex I as well as the elements of points II.6(J) and II.6(V.7) and (V.9) of that Annex, where the data are available;(b) other non-mandatory data listed in Annex I or data from the certificate of conformity as provided for in Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (*), where possible;(c) the outcome of mandatory periodic roadworthiness tests in accordance with Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (**) and the period of validity of the roadworthiness certificate.(4) the following Article is inserted:(5) in Article 5, the following paragraph is added:(6) Articles 6 and 7 are replaced by the following:— point II.4, second indent and point III.1.A(b) of both Annex I and Annex II, in the event of enlargement of the Union,— point II.6 of Annex I in relation to non mandatory elements in the event of changes of definitions or of the content of certificates of conformity in the relevant Union type-approval legislation.(7) Article 9 is replaced by the following:(8) in point II.6 of Annex I, the following point is added:‘(X) proof of having passed the roadworthiness test, date of next roadworthiness test or expiry of current certificate’. Transposition1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 20 May 2017, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.They shall apply those measures from 20 May 2018.When Member States adopt those measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main measures of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. Entry into forceThis Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. AddresseesThis Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 April 2014.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentM. SCHULZFor the CouncilThe PresidentD. KOURKOULAS(1)  OJ C 44, 15.2.2013, p. 128.(2)  Position of the European Parliament of 11 March 2014 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and decision of the Council of 24 March 2014.(3)  Council Directive 1999/37/EC of 29 April 1999 on the registration documents for vehicles (OJ L 138, 1.6.1999, p. 57).(4)  Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 September 2000 on end-of-life vehicles (OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34). +",vehicle registration;number plate;registration plate;vehicle documents;car licence;green insurance card;logbook;ship's register;ships' papers;vehicle papers;roadworthiness tests;road safety;breathalyser test;driver protection;field of vision;helmet;technical standard;data recording;data acquisition;data capture;recording of data,21 +565,"Council Directive 86/82/EEC of 25 February 1986 amending, on account of the accession of Spain and Portugal, Directive 82/117/EEC on the statistical surveys to be carried out by Member States on sheep and goat stocks. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 396 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Directive 82/177/EEC (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3768/85 (2), has provided for surveys on sheep and goat stocks to be carried out by the Member States;Whereas it is necessary to make certain technical amendments to the said Directive and in particular to define the Community's financial contribution to the expenses incurred by the new Member States for the surveys to be carried out in 1986, 1987 and 1988;Whereas, in accordance with the conclusions of the Negotiating Conference, special arrangements should be made for Portugal owing to the technical problems to be overcome in connection with the implementation of the surveys,. With effect from 1 March 1986, Directive 82/177/EEC shall be amended as follows:1. The following subparagraph shall be added to Article 1 (1):'Notwithstanding the above, in the Portuguese region of Madeira only, the results of the survey to be carried out in 1986 shall be obtained from an analysis of the agricultural survey to be carried out there in the same year in accordance with Council Regulation (EEC) No 1463/84 of 24 May 1984 on the organization of surveys on the structure of agricultural holdings for 1985 and 1987 (4), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3768/85 (5).(4) OJ No L 142, 29. 5. 1984, p. 3.(5) OJ No L 362, 31. 12. 1985, p. 8.';2. The following subparagraph shall be added to Article 1 (3): 'The Portuguese Republic shall carry out the first survey on goat stocks on the mainland part of its territory in December 1987, and in the autonomous regions of the Azores and Madeira not later than December 1990, and thereafter at least once every five years.';3. The following subparagraph shall be added to Article 3 (2):'The Portuguese Republic shall make a yearly estimate of goat stocks in its territory as a whole; the first such estimate shall be for December 1987.';4. The following shall be added to Article 5 (2):'Spain: Communidades autĂłnomasPortugal: RegiĂľes.';5. The following subparagraph shall be added to Article 11:'The expenses incurred by the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic in carrying out the survey provided for by this Directive in 1986, 1987 and 1988 shall be charged as a fixed sum to the budget of the European Communities.' This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 February 1986.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. BRAKS(1) OJ No L 81, 27. 3. 1982, p. 35.(2) OJ No L 362, 31. 12. 1985, p. 8. +",sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;statistics;statistical abstract;statistical analysis;statistical data;statistical information;statistical monitoring;statistical source;statistical survey;statistical table;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +5021,"2010/340/: Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 2010 on mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (1), and in particular point 28 thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide additional support to redundant workers who suffer from the consequences of major structural changes in world trade patterns and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.(2) The scope of the EGF was broadened for applications submitted from 1 May 2009 to include support for workers made redundant as a direct result of the global financial and economic crisis.(3) The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 allows the mobilisation of the EGF within the annual ceiling of EUR 500 million.(4) Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 provides that 0,35 % of the annual maximum amount can be made available each year for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. The Commission therefore proposes to mobilise an amount of EUR 1 110 000.(5) The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission,. For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2010, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 1 110 000 in commitment and payment appropriations. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Strasbourg, 16 June 2010.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. BUZEKFor the CouncilThe PresidentD. LÓPEZ GARRIDO(1)  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1. +",dismissal;firing;technical cooperation;technical aid;technical assistance;reintegration into working life;professional reintegration;reintegration into the labour market;return to employment;return to the labour market;employment aid;employment premium;employment subsidy;European Globalisation Adjustment Fund;EGF;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +34050,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 319/2007 of 22 March 2007 establishing a prohibition of fishing for northern prawn in NAFO zone 3L by vessels flying the flag of Poland. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 41/2007 of 21 December 2006 fixing for 2007 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2007.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2007.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2007 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 March 2007.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11, as corrected by OJ L 36, 8.2.2007, p. 6).(3)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2007, p. 1.ANNEXNo 03Member State PolandStock PRA/N3L.Species Northern prawn (Pandalus borealis)Zone NAFO 3LDate 7 March 2007 +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;Poland;Republic of Poland;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +16613,"Council Regulation (EC) No 397/97 of 20 December 1996 laying down for 1997 certain measures for the conservation and management of fishery resources applicable to vessels flying the flag of Estonia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in the Agreement on fisheries relations between the European Community and the Republic of Estonia (2), and in particular Articles 3 and 6 thereof, the Community and Estonia have held consultations concerning their mutual fishing rights for 1997 and the management of common living resources;Whereas, in the course of these consultations, the delegations agreed to recommend to their respective authorities that certain catch quotas for 1997 should be fixed for the vessels of the other Party;Whereas the necessary measures should be taken to implement, for 1997, the results of the consultations held with Estonia;Whereas it is for the Council to lay down the specific conditions under which catches by vessels flying the flag of Estonia can be taken;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the control measures provided for by Council Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (3);Whereas Article 3(2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1381/87 of 20 May 1987 establishing detailed rules concerning the marking and documentation of fishing vessels (4) provides that all vessels with chilled or refrigerated sea-water tanks are to keep on board a document, certified by a competent authority, indicating the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres at 10-centimetre intervals;Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1997,. 1. From 1 January to 31 December 1997, vessels flying the flag of Estonia are hereby authorized to fish for the species listed in Annex I, within the geographical and quantitative limits laid down therein and in accordance with this Regulation, in the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone of the Member States in the Baltic Sea. Fishing for cod shall be prohibited in the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound from 10 June to 20 August 1997 inclusive.2. Fishing authorized under paragraph 1 shall be limited to those parts of the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone lying seawards of 12 nautical miles from the baselines from which the fishing zones of Member States are measured and south of 59° 30' North.3. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, unavoidable by-catches of a species for which no quota is established in a zone shall be permitted within the limits fixed in the conservation measures in force in the zone concerned.4. By-catches in a given zone of a species for which a quota is established in that zone shall be counted against the quota concerned. 1. Vessels fishing within the quotas fixed in Article 1 shall comply with the conservation and control measures and all other provisions governing fishing in the zone referred to in that Article.2. The vessels shall keep a log-book in which the information set out in Annex II shall be entered.3. The vessels shall transmit to the Commission, in accordance with the rules laid down in Annex III, the information set out in that Annex.4. Those vessels which have chilled of refrigerated sea-water tanks shall keep on board a document certified by a competent authority indicating the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres at 10-centimetre intervals.5. The registration letters and numbers of vessels must be clearly marked on the bow of each vessel on both sides. 1. Fishing under the quotas fixed in Article 1 shall be permitted only where a licence and a special fishing permit have been issued by the Commission on behalf of the Community at the request of the Estonian authorities and in compliance with the conditions set out in Annexes II and III. Copies of these Annexes and the licence and the special fishing permit shall be kept on board each vessel.The vessels to be licensed for fishing in the Community zone during a given month will be notified at the latest by the 10th day of the preceding month. The Community shall process expeditiously request for adjustments to a monthly list during its duration.2. When an application for a licence and a special fishing permit is submitted to the Commission, the following information must be supplied:(a) name of vessel;(b) registration number;(c) external identification letters and numbers;(d) port of registration;(e) name and address of the owner or charterer;(f) gross tonnage and overall length;(g) engine power;(h) call sign and radio frequency;(i) intended method of fishing;(j) intended area of fishing;(k) species for which it is intended to fish;(l) period for which a licence is requested:3. Licences and special fishing permits shall be issued provided that the number of licences valid at any time during a given month or year does not exceed the amounts mentioned in Annex I.4. Only fishing vessels under 43 metres are authorized to fish.5. Each licence and special fishing permit shall be valid for one vessel only. Where two or more vessels are taking part in the same fishing operation, each vessel must be in possession of a licence and special fishing permit.6. Licences and special fishing permits may be cancelled with a view to the issuing of new licences and special fishing permits. Such cancellations shall take effect on the day before the date of issue of the new licences and special fishing permits by the Commission. New licences and special fishing permits shall take effect from their date of issue.7. Licences and special fishing permits shall be wholly or partially withdrawn before the date of expiry if the respective quotas fixed under Annex I have been exhausted.8. Licences and special fishing permits shall be withdrawn in the event of any failure to meet the obligations laid down in this Regulation.9. For a period not exceeding 12 months, no licence and special fishing permit shall be issued for any vessel in respect of which the obligations laid down in this Regulation have not been met.10. The Commission, on behalf of the Community, shall submit to Estonia the names and characteristics of Estonian vessels which will not be authorized to fish in the Community's fishing zone for the next month(s) as a consequence of an infringement of Community rules. Vessels authorized to fish on 31 December may continue fishing as from the beginning of next year until the list of vessels permitted to fish during the year in question is submitted to and approved by the Commission on behalf of the Community. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities or on the day of entry into force of the Agreement on fisheries relation between the European Community and the Republic of Estonia, signed on 19 December 1996, whichever is the later.It shall apply from 1 January 1991.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. BARRETT(1) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ No C 279, 25. 9. 1996, p. 7.(3) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 132, 21. 5. 1987, p. 9.ANNEX IEstonian catch quotas and licences for 1997>TABLE>ANNEX IIWhen fishing within the 200-nautical-mile zone off the coasts of the Member States of the Community which is covered by Community rules on fisheries, the following details are to be entered in the logbook immediately after the following events:1. After each haul:1.1. the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species caught;1.2. the date and the time of the haul;1.3. the geographical position in which the catches were made;1.4. the fishing method used.2. After each transhipment to or from another vessel:2.1. the indication 'received from` or 'transferred to`;2.2. the quantity (in kilograms live weight) or each species transhipped;2.3. the name, external identifications letters and numbers of the vessel to or from which the transhipment occurred.2.4. transhipment of cod is not allowed.3. After each landing in a port of the Community:3.1. name of the port;3.2. the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species landed.4. After each transmission of information to the European Commission:4.1. date and time of the transmission;4.2. type of message: IN, OUT, ICES, WKL or 2 WKL;4.3. in the case of radio transmission: name of the radio station.ANNEX III1. The information to be transmitted to the European Commission and the timetable for its transmission is as follows:1.1. On each occasion the vessel enters the 200-nautical-mile zone off the coasts of the Member States of the Community which is covered by the Community rules on fisheries:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species of fish in the hold;(c) the date and ICES division within which the master intends to commence fishing.Where the fishing operations necessitate more than one entry into the zone referred to under 1.1 on a given day, one communication shall suffice on first entry.1.2. On each occasion the vessel leaves the zone referred to under 1.1:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species of fish in the hold;(c) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(d) the ICES division in which the catches were taken;(e) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species transferred to and/or from other vessels since the vessel entered the zone and the identification of the vessel to which the transfer was made;(f) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species landed in a port of the Community since the vessel entered the zone.Where the fishing operations necessitate more than one entry into the zone referred to under 1.1 on any given day, one single communication on the last exit will be sufficient.1.3. At three-day intervals, commencing on the third day after the vessel first enters the zone referred to under 1.1 when fishing for herring, and at weekly intervals, commencing on the seventh day after the vessel first enters the zone referred to under 1.1 when fishing for all species other than herring:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(c) the ICES division in which the catches were made.1.4. On each occasion the vessel moves from one ICES division to another:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(c) the ICES division in which the catches have been taken.1.5. (a) The name, call sign, external identification letters and numbers of the vessel and the name of its master;(b) the licence number if the vessel is under licence;(c) the serial number of the message for the voyage concerned;(d) identification of the type of message;(e) the date, the time and the geographical position of the vessel.2.1. The information specified under point 1 shall be transmitted to the European Commission in Brussels (telex: 24189 FISEU-B) via one of the radio stations listed under point 3 below and in the form specified under point 4.2.2. If it is impossible for reasons of force majeure for the message to be transmitted by the vessel, it may be transmitted on the vessel's behalf by another vessel.3. >TABLE>4. Form of the communicationsThe information specified under point 1 shall contain the following elements which shall be given in the following order:- name of vessel,- call sign,- external identification letters and numbers,- serial number of the message for the voyage in question,- indication of the type of message according to the following code:- message when entering one of the zones referred to under 1.1: 'IN`,- message when leaving one of the zones referred to under 1.1: 'OUT`,- message when moving from one ICES division to another: 'ICES`,- weekly message: 'WKL`,- three-day message: '2 WKL`,- the date, the time and the geographical position,- the ICES divisions/subareas in which fishing is expected to commence,- the date on which fishing is expected to commence,- the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species of fish in the hold using the code mentioned in point 5,- the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species of fish caught since the previous transmission using the code mentioned in point 5,- the ICES division/subareas in which the catches were made,- the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species transferred to and/or from other vessels since the previous transmission,- the name and call sign of the vessel to and/or from which the transfer was made,- the quantity (in kilograms live weight) of each species landed in a port of the Community since the previous transmission,- the name of the master.5. The code to be used to indicate the species on board as mentioned in point 4 above:COD - Cod (Gadus morhua),SAL - Salmon (Salmo salar),HER - Herring (Clupea harengus),SPR - Sprat (Sprattus sprattus). +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;Estonia;Republic of Estonia,21 +37354,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 756/2009 of 17 August 2009 establishing a prohibition of fishing for deep-sea sharks in Community waters and waters not under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries of V, VI, VII, VIII and IX by vessels flying the flag of Portugal. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1359/2008 of 28 November 2008 fixing for 2009 and 2010 the fishing opportunities for Community fishing vessels for certain deep-sea fish stocks (3) lays down quotas for 2009 and 2010.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of, or registered in, the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2009.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated for 2009 to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date stated in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of, or registered in, the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date stated in that Annex. After that date it shall also be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 August 2009.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 352, 31.12.2008, p. 1.ANNEXNo 2/DSSMember State PRTStock DWS/56789-Species Deep-sea sharksArea Community waters and waters not under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries of V, VI, VII, VIII and IXDate 23 July 2009 +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters,21 +34486,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 943/2007 of 8 August 2007 setting the minimum price to be paid to producers for dried plums and the production aid for prunes for the 2007/2008 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products (1), and in particular Article 6b(3) and Article 6c(7) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 3(1)(d) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1535/2003 of 29 August 2003 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards the aid scheme for products processed from fruit and vegetables (2) lays down the dates of the marketing year for prunes.(2) The products for which the minimum price and the aid are to be set are listed in Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 464/1999 of 3 March 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards aid arrangements for prunes (3) and the characteristics that these products must possess are laid down in Article 2 of that Regulation.(3) The minimum price for dried plums and the production aid for prunes should therefore be set for the 2007/2008 marketing year in accordance with the criteria laid down in Articles 6b and 6c respectively of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. For the 2007/2008 marketing year, the minimum price referred to in Article 6a(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 for dried ‘d’Ente’ plums shall be EUR 1 935,23 per tonne net ex-producer’s premises.For the 2007/2008 marketing year, the amount of the production aid under Article 6a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 for prunes shall be EUR 681,79 per tonne net. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 August 2007.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29. Regulation as last amended by the Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ L 157, 21.6.2005, p. 203).(2)  OJ L 218, 30.8.2003, p. 14. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1663/2005 (OJ L 267, 12.10.2005, p. 22).(3)  OJ L 56, 4.3.1999, p. 8. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2198/2003 (OJ L 328, 17.12.2003, p. 20). +",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;minimum price;floor price;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;production aid;aid to producers,21 +38269,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 146/2010 of 23 February 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 1122/2009 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 as regards cross-compliance, modulation and the integrated administration and control system, under the direct support schemes for farmers provided for in that Regulation, as well as for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards cross-compliance under the support scheme provided for the wine sector under the support scheme provided for the wine sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Articles 85x and 103za, in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 of 19 January 2009 establishing common rules for direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers, amending Regulations (EC) No 1290/2005, (EC) No 247/2006, (EC) No 378/2007 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 (2) and in particular Article 142(c), (k) and (n) thereof,Whereas:(1) Following the presentation of simplification proposals to the Council in April 2009, a number of possible improvements in terms of efficiency and simplification of the rules governing the implementation of cross-compliance have been identified. It is appropriate to incorporate those improvements in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1122/2009 (3).(2) The identification system for agricultural parcels is a key element in the process of assuring correct payments to the farmer and safeguarding the funds of the Union. In order to enhance the quality of that system, provisions should be introduced requiring a yearly assessment of the system. The quality of the system should be assessed by the Member States in accordance with a harmonised method and reporting by Member States should be made timely enough to allow effective use of the results of the assessment.(3) Article 64(2) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 provides for a derogation where a farmer concerned by the integration of coupled support does not hold any payment entitlements but declares a number of leased payment entitlements in the first year of integration of that support. Such a farmer should be allocated entitlements for which a derogation as regards activation applies. In order to ensure an efficient control, the traceability of those entitlements should be assured.(4) In performing the cross-compliance checks provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1122/2009, a Member State can only use the results of on-the-spot checks carried out by the competent control authorities. For efficiency reasons, a Member State should have the possibility to also use the results of on-the-spot checks carried out pursuant to the legislation applicable to the acts and standards in question in order to reach the minimum control rate. However, it should be ensured that an effective control system is maintained.(5) For the sampling of on-the-spot checks for cross-compliance, a Member State may take into account in the risk analysis the farmers' participation in relevant certification systems. The use of that option should be clarified.(6) Control reports have to be sent to the paying agency or coordinating authority within an established deadline. In order to reduce the administrative burden, where the control report does not contain any findings, it should be considered sufficient if the control reports are made directly accessible to the paying agency or coordinating authority.(7) At the occasion of this amendment of Regulation (EC) No 1122/2009 it is appropriate to correct two erroneous references to Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1121/2009 (4) respectively.(8) Regulation (EC) No 1122/2009 should therefore be amended accordingly.(9) The amendments provided for in this Regulation concern aid applications relating to marketing years or premium periods starting as of 1 January 2010. This Regulation should therefore apply accordingly.(10) The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets and the Management Committee for Direct Payments have not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by their chairman,. Regulation (EC) No 1122/2009 is amended as follows:1. Article 6(2) is replaced by the following:(a) the correct quantification of the maximum eligible area;(b) the proportion and distribution of reference parcels where the maximum eligible area takes ineligible areas into account or where it does not take agricultural area into account;(c) the categorisation of reference parcels where the maximum eligible area takes ineligible areas into account or where it does not take agricultural area into account;(d) the occurrence of reference parcels with critical defects;(e) the ratio of declared area in relation to the maximum eligible area inside the reference parcels;(f) the percentage of reference parcels which have been subject to change, accumulated over the years;(g) the rate of irregularities determined during on-the-spot checks.(a) use data allowing to assess the current situation on the ground;(b) select an adequate random sample of all reference parcels.2. In Article 7(1), point (f) is replaced by the following:‘(f) kind of entitlement, in particular special entitlements provided for in Article 44 of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, entitlements allocated in accordance with Article 68(1)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and payment entitlements subject to a derogation as provided for in Article 64(2) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009;’3. In Article 28(1)(a), the words ‘Annexes I and IV’ are replaced by ‘Annexes I and VI’.4. In Article 50, the following paragraph 1a is inserted:(a) use the results of on-the-spot checks carried out pursuant to the legislation applicable to those acts and standards for the selected farmers; or(b) replace selected farmers by farmers subject to an on-the-spot check carried out pursuant to the legislation applicable to those acts and standards provided that those farmers are submitting aid applications under support schemes for direct payments within the meaning of Article 2(d) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 or under support schemes which are subject to the application of Articles 85t and 103z of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.5. In Article 51(1), the following subparagraphs are inserted after the second subparagraph:6. Article 54 is amended as follows:(a) In paragraph 1, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following:(b) In paragraph 3, the following subparagraph is added:7. In Article 62, the words ‘Article 30(1) and (2)’ are replaced by ‘Article 29(1) and (2)’. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply to aid applications relating to marketing years or premium periods starting from 1 January 2010.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 February 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 30, 31.1.2009, p. 16.(3)  OJ L 316, 2.12.2009, p. 65.(4)  OJ L 316, 2.12.2009, p. 27. +",common agricultural policy;CAP;common agricultural market;green Europe;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;EU control;Community control;European Union control;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;sampling;terms for aid;aid procedure;counterpart funds,21 +13849,"95/499/ECSC: Commission Decision of 19 July 1995 authorizing additional aid by Germany to the coal industry for 1994 (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community,Having regard to Commission Decision No 3632/93/ECSC of 28 December 1993 establishing Community rules for State aid to the coal industry (1),Having regard to Commission Decision 94/1070/ECSC (2) which delivered a positive opinion on the plan for the modernization, rationalization and restructuring of the German coal industry,Whereas:IIn a letter dated 4 April 1995, the German Government informed the Commission, pursuant to the second indent of Article 3 (1) of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC, of an additional financial measure totalling DM 379 million which it intends to apply retroactively for 1994 in order to support the coal industry, concerning deliveries of coal and coke to the Community's steel industry.By Commission Decision 94/1070/ECSC, Germany was authorized to grant aid to the coal industry for 1994.According to that Decision, Germany intended to grant in 1994, pursuant to Decision No 3632/93/ECSC, a total of DM 2 853 million under the system of aid to deliveries of coking coal, coke and coal for use in blast furnaces in the Community's steel industry.In its Decision 94/1070/ECSC, the Commission stated that any plan for a change to the amount approved would have to be notified to it in accordance with Article 3 (1) of the Decision.In a letter dated 4 April 1995, the German Government informed the Commission that the amount of aid for the supply of coal and coke to the Community's steel industry was insufficient. The increase necessary for 1994 over the amount authorized is DM 379 million, which brings the total aid to DM 3 232 million. This compares with a total of DM 3 248 million approved by the Commission for 1993 in its Decisions 93/151/ECSC (3) and 94/332/ECSC (4).The reason for the increase in aid is that the gap between the world market price for coking coal and German coal production costs has proved wider than originally foreseen, on account of the development of the US dollar-German mark exchange rate.The new figure of DM 3 232 million for this aid does not bridge the gap, for each production unit, between the production costs and the revenue from the delivery of 18 million tonnes of coal assumed in this Decision for the coal industry's financial year.The incorporation of the intended measure in the plan for the modernization, restructuring and rationalization of the German coal industry, the reduction of quantities and the capping of aid for the period 1992, 1993 and 1994 are in line with the objective set in the first indent of Article 2 (1) of the Decision of making further progress towards profitability, i. e. reducing costs, in the light of coal prices on the world market.In its assessment of the aid the Commission, in accordance with the second indent of Article 2 (1), also took account of the essential need to cushion as far as possible the social and regional consequences of restructuring.In accordance with Article 3 of the Decision, the procedures for granting aid help to improve the profitability of the undertakings concerned by reducing production costs.Germany must ensure that this aid does not result in any discrimination between producers, between purchasers or between consumers, in accordance with Article 4 (b) of the ECSC Treaty.IIFor the above reasons and on the basis of the information supplied by the German Government, the aid envisaged for 1994 is compatible with the aims of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC and with the proper functioning of the common market,. Germany is hereby authorized to grant, for 1994, additional aid amounting to DM 379 million for the supply of coking coal, coke and coal for injection into blast furnaces in the Community's steel industry, which brings the total aid for this purpose in 1994 to DM 3 232 million. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 19 July 1995.For the Commission Hans VAN DEN BROEK Member of the Commission +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;iron and steel industry;electrical steelworks;foundry;iron and steel undertaking;iron and steel works;steel industry;steel mill;steelworks;supply;coal industry;control of State aid;notification of State aid;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,21 +2782,"2001/34/EC: Council Decision of 17 July 2000 on the conclusion of the Agreements in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and, of the one part, Barbados, Belize, the Republic of the Congo, Fiji, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Jamaica, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Madagascar, the Republic of Malawi, the Republic of Mauritius, the Republic of Suriname, Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Kingdom of Swaziland, the United Republic of Tanzania, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the Republic of Uganda, the Republic of Zambia and the Republic of Zimbabwe and, of the other part, the Republic of India on the guaranteed prices for cane sugar for the 1999/2000 delivery period - Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Barbados, Belize, the Republic of the Congo, Fiji, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Jamaica, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Madagascar, the Republic of Malawi, the Republic of Mauritius, the Republic of Suriname, Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Kingdom of Swaziland, the United Republic of Tanzania, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the Republic of Uganda, the Republic of Zambia and the Republic of Zimbabwe on the guaranteed prices for cane sugar for the 1999/2000 delivery period - Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of India on the guaranteed prices for cane sugar for the 1999/2000 delivery period. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133, in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Implementation of Protocol 8 on ACP Sugar annexed to the Fourth ACP-EC Convention(1), which has become Protocol 3 from 1 March 2000 under Article 3 of Decision 1/2000 of the ACP-EC Committee of Ambassadors(2), and of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of India on cane sugar(3) is carried out, in accordance with Article 1(2) of each, within the framework of the management of the common organisation of the sugar market.(2) It is appropriate to approve the Agreements in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the Community and, of the one part, the States referred to in the Protocol and, of the other part, the Republic of India on the guaranteed prices for cane sugar for the 1999/2000 delivery period,. The Agreements in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and, of the one part, Barbados, Belize, the Republic of the Congo, Fiji, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, the Republic of CĂ´te d'Ivoire, Jamaica, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Madagascar, the Republic of Malawi, the Republic of Mauritius, the Republic of Suriname, Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Kingdom of Swaziland, the United Republic of Tanzania, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the Republic of Uganda, the Republic of Zambia and the Republic of Zimbabwe and, of the other part, the Republic of India on the guaranteed prices for cane sugar for the 1999/2000 delivery period are hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreements is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreements referred to in Article 1 in order to bind the Community. This Decision will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. Glavany(1) OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 216.(2) OJ L 56, 1.3.2000, p. 47.(3) OJ L 190, 22.7.1975, p. 35. +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;third country;guaranteed price;price guarantee;cane sugar;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,21 +5476,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 219/2012 of 14 March 2012 correcting the Romanian version of Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 315/93 of 8 February 1993 laying down Community procedures for contaminants in food (1), and in particular Article 2(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) The Romanian language version of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 (2) contains three errors which should be corrected.(2) Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 should therefore be corrected accordingly.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. (Concerns only the Romanian language version.) This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 March 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 37, 13.2.1993, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 364, 20.12.2006, p. 5. +",food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;food standard;codex alimentarius;marketing standard;grading;food contamination;food contaminant;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;consumer protection;consumer policy action plan;consumerism;consumers' rights;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +2820,"2001/407/EC: Commission Decision of 16 May 2001 adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 August, 1 September, 1 October, 1 November and 1 December 2000 to the remuneration of officials of the European Communities serving in non-member countries (notified under document number C(2001) 1231). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the conditions of employment of other servants of the Communities laid down by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2804/2000(2), and in particular the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations, Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 106/2001(3) laid down the weightings to be applied from 1 July 2000 to the remuneration of officials serving in third countries, payable in the currency of their country of employment.(2) The Commission has made a number of adjustments to these weightings(4) in recent months, pursuant to the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations.(3) Some of these weightings should be adjusted with effect from 1 August, 1 September, 1 October, 1 November and 1 December 2000 given that the statistics available to the Commission show that in certain third countries the variation in the cost of living measured on the basis of the weighting and the corresponding exchange rate has exceeded 5 % since weightings were last laid down or adjusted,. Sole ArticleWith effect from 1 August, 1 September, 1 October, 1 November and 1 December 2000 the weightings applicable to the remuneration of officials serving in third countries payable in the currency of their country of employment are adjusted as shown in the Annex.The exchange rates for the calculation of such remuneration shall be those used for implementation of the general budget of the European Communities for the month preceding the dates referred to in the first paragraph.. Done at Brussels, 16 May 2001.For the CommissionChristopher PattenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1.(2) OJ L 326, 22.12.2000, p. 3.(3) OJ L 19, 20.1.2001, p. 1.(4) OJ L 11, 16.1.2001, p. 50.ANNEX>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE> +",wage determination;adjustment to remuneration;fixing of pay;wage adjustment;wage fixing;wage rate;European official;EC basic post;EC staff;EU official;official of the EU;official of the European Union;staff of the EC;workplace;third country;pay;remuneration;salary;wages;exchange rate;dual exchange rate,21 +3062,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 427/2002 of 7 March 2002 correcting Regulation (EC) No 226/2002 fixing export refunds on fruit and vegetables. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 911/2001(2), and in particular Article 35(11) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1961/2001(3) lays down detailed rules on export refunds on fruit and vegetables.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 226/2002(4) fixes export refunds on fruit and vegetables.(3) An error has been discovered in the Annex to the latter Regulation. The Regulation in question should therefore be corrected,. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 226/2002 is corrected as follows:1. in the column ""Product code"", the code "" 0805 30 10 91/00 "" is replaced by the code "" 0805 50 10 91/00 "";2. in the column ""Destination"", in the line corresponding to product codes "" 0808 10 20 91/00, 0808 10 50 91/00 and 0808 10 90 91/00 "", the destination codes ""F04 and F09"" are replaced by the code ""F09"". This Regulation shall enter into force on 8 March 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 March 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 129, 11.5.2001, p. 3.(3) OJ L 268, 9.10.2001, p. 8.(4) OJ L 38, 8.2.2002, p. 8. +",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,21 +36098,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 986/2008 of 7 October 2008 prohibiting fishing for black scabbardfish in ICES zones V, VI, VII and XII (Community waters and waters not under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries) by vessels flying the flag of a Member State except Germany, Spain, Estonia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the United Kingdom. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2015/2006 of 19 December 2006 fixing for 2007 and 2008 the fishing opportunities for Community fishing vessels for certain deep-sea fish stocks (3) lays down quotas for 2007 and 2008.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of, or registered in, Member States referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2008.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated for 2008 to the Member States referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein shall be deemed to be exhausted. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of, or registered in, the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited. It shall also be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 October 2008.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 28.ANNEXNo 07/DSSMember State All Member States except Germany, Spain, Estonia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the United KingdomStock BSF/56712-Species Black scabbardfish (Aphanopus carbo)Area Community waters and waters not under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries of V, VI, VII and XII +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +37709,"2010/281/: Decision of the European Central Bank of 14 May 2010 establishing a securities markets programme (ECB/2010/5). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular to the first indent of Article 127(2) thereof,Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank (hereinafter the ‘Statute of the ESCB’), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 12.1, Article 3.1 and Article 18.1 thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 18.1 of the Statute of the ESCB, national central banks of Member States whose currency is the euro (hereinafter the ‘euro area NCBs’) and the European Central Bank (ECB) (hereinafter collectively referred to as the ‘Eurosystem central banks’) may operate in the financial markets by, among other things, buying and selling outright marketable instruments.(2) On 9 May 2010 the Governing Council decided and publicly announced that, in view of the current exceptional circumstances in financial markets, characterised by severe tensions in certain market segments which are hampering the monetary policy transmission mechanism and thereby the effective conduct of monetary policy oriented towards price stability in the medium term, a temporary securities markets programme (hereinafter the ‘programme’) should be initiated. Under the programme, the euro area NCBs, according to their percentage shares in the key for subscription of the ECB’s capital, and the ECB, in direct contact with counterparties, may conduct outright interventions in the euro area public and private debt securities markets.(3) The programme forms part of the Eurosystem’s single monetary policy and will apply temporarily. The programme’s objective is to address the malfunctioning of securities markets and restore an appropriate monetary policy transmission mechanism.(4) The Governing Council will decide on the scope of the interventions. The Governing Council has taken note of the statement of the euro area Member State governments that they ‘will take all measures needed to meet their fiscal targets this year and the years ahead in line with excessive deficit procedures’ and the precise additional commitments taken by some euro area Member State governments to accelerate fiscal consolidation and ensure the sustainability of their public finances.(5) As part of the Eurosystem’s single monetary policy, the outright purchase of eligible marketable debt instruments by Eurosystem central banks under the programme should be implemented in accordance with the terms of this Decision,. Establishment of the securities markets programmeUnder the terms of this Decision, Eurosystem central banks may purchase the following: (a) on the secondary market, eligible marketable debt instruments issued by the central governments or public entities of the Member States whose currency is the euro; and (b) on the primary and secondary markets, eligible marketable debt instruments issued by private entities incorporated in the euro area. Eligibility criteria for debt instrumentsMarketable debt instruments shall be eligible for outright purchase under the programme if they are all of the following: (a) denominated in euro; and (b) either: (i) issued by central governments or public entities of the Member States whose currency is the euro; or (ii) issued by other entities incorporated in the euro area and meeting the asset eligibility criteria specified in Chapter 6 of Annex I to Guideline ECB/2000/7 of 31 August 2000 on monetary policy instruments and procedures of the Eurosystem (1). Eligible counterpartiesThe following shall be eligible counterparties for the programme: (a) counterparties eligible for Eurosystem monetary policy operations as defined in Section 2.1 of Annex I to Guideline ECB/2000/7; and (b) any other counterparties that are used by a Eurosystem central bank for the investment of its euro-denominated investment portfolios. Final provisionThis Decision shall enter into force on the day following its publication on the ECB’s website.. Done at Frankfurt am Main, 14 May 2010.The President of the ECBJean-Claude TRICHET(1)  OJ L 310, 11.12.2000, p. 1. +",financial market;financial activity;international financial market;securities market;stock exchange;stock market;central bank;bank of issue;federal bank;national bank;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;claim;amount receivable;creditor;euro area;Euroland;eurozone,21 +15891,"Council Regulation (EC) No 2445/96 of 17 December 1996 amending Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff for certain processed agricultural products covered by Regulation (EC) No 3448/93. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 28 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the goods referred to in table 1 of Annex B to Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (1) were subject until 30 June 1995 to the application of a variable component; whereas a tariff has been established for these variable components and they are now replaced by specific amounts which were the subject of the Community's offer in the multilateral negotiations of the Uruguay Round; whereas these amounts are included in Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (2);Whereas, for certain goods, the previous arrangements, which were more favourable than those covered by the Community's offer, should be maintained;Whereas, particularly as regards sweet corn as covered by CN codes 0710 40 00, 0711 90 30, 2001 90 30, 2001 90 40, 2004 90 10, 2005 80 00, 2008 99 85 and 2008 99 91, the variable components were calculated on the basis of the net drained weight; whereas the specific amount should likewise be applied to the net drained weight; whereas, as regards extracts, essences and concentrates of roast coffee substitutes falling within CN code 2101 30 99, the ad valorem duty of 14 % must be maintained so long as the rates agreed in the agreements concluded in the Uruguay Round lead to a higher rate of conventional duty; whereas this also applies to sorbitols containing more than 2 % D-mannitol, falling within CN codes 2905 44 19, 2905 44 99, 3824 60 19 and 3824 60 99, to which an ad valorem duty of 9 % applies autonomously; whereas yeast is a product essentially obtained from molasses; whereas the connection which existed before should continue to be taken into account, which would mean the amount of the agricultural component calculated on the earlier basis not being applied, since this amount is less than ECU 2/100 kg,. Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 shall be amended as follows:1. a reference '(*)` shall be added to subheadings 0710 40 00, 0711 90 30, 2001 90 30, 2001 90 40, 2004 90 10, 2005 80 00, 2008 99 85 and 2008 99 91, in column 4 (conventional rates of duty), together with the following footnote:'(*) The specific amount is charged, as an autonomous measure, on the net drained weight.`;2. under subheading 2101 30 99, the reference to the footnote 'Duty suspended to 14 % for an indefinite period` which appears in column 3 (autonomous rates of duty) shall also appear in column 4 (conventional rates of duty).This measure shall apply so long as the conventional rate is higher than 14 %;3. under subheadings 2905 44 19, 2905 44 99, 3824 60 19 and 3824 60 99, the reference to the footnote 'Duty rate reduced to 9 % (suspension) for an indefinite period` which appears in column 3 (autonomous rates of duty) shall also appear in column 4 (conventional rates of duty);4. under subheadings 2102 10 31 and 2102 10 39, the footnote, to which reference is made in column 3, (autonomous rates of duty) shall be replaced by the following:'(*) Duty suspended at the level of the ad valorem conventional duty for an indefinite period.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentI. YATES(1) OJ No L 318, 20. 12. 1993, p. 18.(2) OJ No L 256, 7. 9. 1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1734/96 (OJ No L 238, 19. 9. 1996, p. 1). +",nomenclature;statistical nomenclature;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;Combined Nomenclature;CN;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products,21 +5270,"Council Directive 87/489/EEC of 22 September 1987 amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 72/461/EEC as regards certain measures relating to swine fever. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Decision 87/231/EEC of 7 April 1987 amending, as regards certain measures relating to swine fever, Directives 64/432/EEC and 72/461/EEC (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (2),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (3),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (4),Whereas, pursuant to Article 2 of Decision 87/230/EEC (5), the Council is to decide in particular on the necessary measures which must be implemented by the Member States in order to achieve the eradication of classical swine fever in the Community: whereas such measures are likely to have repercussions on the entire set of Community regulations adopted to date with regard to animal health policy problems in the trade of animals and meat; whereas in order to guarantee the effectiveness of these measures, the provisions of these regulations should be amended as appropriate;Whereas Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (6) defined the conditions which must be satisfied as regards classical swine fever by live pigs intended for intra-Community trade;Whereas Council Directive 72/461/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in fresh meat (7) defines the conditions which must be satisfied as regards classical swine fever by fresh pigmeat intended for intra-Community trade;Whereas, as a result of national programmes to eradicate classical swine fever introduced in the framework of a Community measure, some Member States have totally eradicated the disease and can claim to be officially free of classical swine fever; whereas they should therefore be given the possibility of maintaining the status they have acquired and preventing the reappearance of the disease on their territory by strengthening the safeguards which they enjoy as regards trade in the products concerned, in view of the adverse effects of this disease on the productivity of pig herds and on the income of those working in this sector,. Directive 64/432/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. At the end of Article 2 (p), second indent, and (q), second subparagraph, 'for at least the preceding 12 months' is added.2. In Article 4b (1) (c), fourth and fifth lines, 'acting unanimously' is replaced by 'acting by a qualified majority'.3. Article 4b (2) is replaced by the following:'2. This Article shall apply until 31 December 1991. The Commission shall submit to the Council by 1 July 1991 at the latest a report on the way in which the situation has developed, in particular as regards trade, accompanied, in respect of swine fever, by suitable proposals.The Council shall act by a qualified majority on these proposals by 31 December 1991 at the latest.'4. In Article 7 (1):- in point (f), '31 December 1988' is replaced by '31 December 1991',- in point (g), the reference to Article 3 (3) (e) is replaced by a reference to Article 3 (3) (d). Article 13a of Directive 72/461/EEC is hereby amended as follows:- in paragraph 1, second subparagraph, third line, 'in slaughterhouses in which vaccinated pigs' is replaced by 'in slaughterhouses in which pigs which have been vaccinated in the preceding 12 months',- in paragraph 2, 'acting unanimously' is replaced by 'acting by a qualified majority',- in paragraph 3, first and third subparagraphs, '31 December 1988' is replaced by '31 December 1991'. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 31 December 1988 and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 September 1987.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. TOERNAES(1) OJ No L 99, 11. 4. 1987, p. 18.(2) OJ No C 295, 21. 11. 1986, p. 5.(3) OJ No C 76, 23. 3. 1987, p. 169.(4) OJ No C 83, 30. 3. 1987, p. 3.(5) OJ No L 99, 11. 4. 1987, p. 16.(6) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.(7) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28. +",slaughter of animals;slaughter of livestock;stunning of animals;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;vaccination;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +25957,"Council Regulation (EC) No 696/2003 of 14 April 2003 amending Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of Central and Eastern Europe in the pre-accession period. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 181A thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee(3),After consulting the Committee of the Regions,Whereas:(1) In mid-August 2002 considerable damage was caused, inter alia, in various candidate countries by floods in their rural areas. The Community needs to be able to respond appropriately to such exceptional natural disasters whenever they occur in candidate countries, using various instruments including the pre-accession instrument set up under Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999(4), one of its objectives being to solve priority and specific problems for the sustainable adaptation of the agricultural sector and rural areas in these countries.(2) No special provision is included in that Regulation for actions to help restore rural areas following exceptional natural disasters.(3) Appropriate action by the Community in the wake of such disasters is needed. These events place inter alia a considerable economic burden on the affected parties both in the public and private sectors and coincide with the preparation for accession. Under a co-financing policy instrument such as that set up under Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999, appropriate action for the relevant projects in the countries concerned should include an increase both in the rate of Community assistance and in the normal ceilings on aid intensities.(4) Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 should therefore be amended accordingly,. Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 is hereby amended as follows: shall be replaced by the following:""Article 8Rate of Community contribution1. The Community contribution may amount to up to 75 % of the total eligible public expenditure except for the following:(a) for relevant projects under any measure where the Commission determines that exceptional natural disasters have occurred, the Community contribution may amount to up to 85 % of the total eligible public expenditure;(b) for measures referred to in the last indent of Article 2 and Article 7(4), the Community contribution to financing may amount to up to 100 % of the total eligible cost.2. For revenue generating investments,(a) except those referred to in paragraph 1(a), public aid may amount to up to 50 % of the total eligible cost of which the Community contribution may amount to up to 75 %;(b) referred to in paragraph 1(a), public aid may amount to up to 75 % of the total eligible cost of which the Community contribution may amount to up to 85 % of the public aid.In any case the Community contribution shall comply with the ceilings on rates of aid and cumulation laid down for State aid.3. The financial support and the payments shall be expressed in euro."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 July 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 14 April 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. Giannitsis(1) OJ C 331E, 31.12.2002, p. 195.(2) Opinion delivered on 11 March 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ C 61, 14.3.2003, p. 194.(4) OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2500/2001 (OJ L 342, 27.12.2001, p. 1). +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;rural development;rural planning;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,21 +2594,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3359/83 of 29 November 1983 amending Regulations (EEC) No 2226/78 and (EEC) No 3042/83 as regards the products of the beef and veal sector which may be bought into intervention in the Federal Republic of Germany and their coefficients. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Greece, and in particular Article 6 (5) (c) thereof,Whereas the buying-in prices for intervention on the market in beef were fixed by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3042/83 (2);Whereas the coefficients laid down in Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 were established by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2226/78 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2427/83 (4);Whereas Article 1 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1302/73 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 427/77 (6), provides that the qualities and cuts of products to be bought in by intervention agencies shall be determined taking into account, on the one hand, the need to give effective support to the market and to maintain the balance between the market concerned and that in competing animal products, and on the other hand, the financial burden on the Community;Whereas the application of these criteria in the present market situation in beef indicates that 'Ochsen A' should be excluded from the list of products which may be bought into intervention in the Federal Republic of Germany;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2226/78 shall be replaced by Annex I hereto. The Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 3042/83 shall be replaced by Annex II hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 November 1983.For the CommissionPoul DALSAGERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 24.(2) OJ No L 297, 29. 10. 1983, p. 16.(3) OJ No L 261, 26. 9. 1978, p. 5.(4) OJ No L 238, 27. 8. 1983, p. 22.(5) OJ No L 132, 19. 5. 1973, p. 3.(6) OJ No L 61, 5. 3. 1977, p. 16. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;beef;intervention buying,21 +22919,"2002/679/EC: Commission Decision of 22 August 2002 amending Decision 2002/80/EC imposing special conditions on the import of figs, hazelnuts and pistachios and certain products derived thereof originating in or consigned from Turkey (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 3109). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 93/43/EEC of 14 June 1993 on the hygiene of foodstuffs(1), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 2 of Commission Decision 2002/80/EC(2), as amended by Decision 2002/233/EC(3), provides for a review of that decision before 1 July 2002, in order to assess whether the special conditions set out in that Decision provide a sufficient level of protection of public health within the Community, and whether there is a continuing need for the special conditions.(2) The results of random sampling and analysis of consignments of dried figs, hazelnuts and pistachios originating in or consigned from Turkey demonstrate that there is a continuing need for the special conditions set out in Decision 2002/80/EC in order to provide a sufficient level of protection of public health within the Community.(3) Fresh figs are not known to be contaminated by aflatoxins and it is therefore appropriate to exclude fresh figs from the scope of Decision 2002/80/EC. Fig and hazelnut pastes have been found to be contaminated by aflatoxins and it is therefore appropriate to include fig and hazelnut pastes within the scope of that Decision.(4) In order to ensure that the random sampling and analysis of consignments of dried figs, hazelnuts and pistachios originating in or consigned from Turkey are performed in a harmonised manner throughout the Community, it is appropriate to fix an approximate frequency for the random sampling and analysis, as well to specify the sampling method to apply for hazelnuts, including vacuum packs.(5) It is necessary to update the list of points of entry for Belgium, Germany, France, Ireland, Austria and Sweden through which the products concerned by Decision 2002/80/EC may be imported.(6) Decision 2002/80/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) The Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health has been consulted,. Decision 2002/80/EC is amended as follows:1. Article 1 is amended as follows:(a) Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ""1. Member States shall not import products falling in any of the following categories, originating in or consigned from Turkey, which are intended for human consumption or to be used as an ingredient in foodstuffs, unless the consignment is accompanied by the results of official sampling and analysis, and by the health certificate set out in Annex 1 completed, signed and verified by a representative of the General Directorate of Protection and Control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Turkey:- dried figs falling within CN code 0804 20 90,- hazelnuts (Corylus sp) in shell or shelled falling within CN code 0802 21 00 or 0802 22 00,- pistachios falling within CN code 0802 50 00,- mixtures of nuts or dried fruits falling within CN code 0813 50 and containing figs, hazelnuts or pistachios,- fig paste and hazelnut paste falling within CN code 2007 99 98,- hazelnuts, figs and pistachios, prepared or preserved, including mixtures falling within CN code 2008 19.""(b) The following paragraph is added: ""6. The random sampling and analysis referred to in paragraph 5 shall be carried out on approximately 10 % of the consignments of products for each category of the products referred to in paragraph 1.Any consignment to be subjected to sampling and analysis, shall be detained before release onto the market from the point of entry into the Community for a maximum of 10 working days. In this event, the competent authorities in the Member States shall issue an accompanying official document establishing that the consignment has been subjected to official sampling and analysis and indicating the result of the analysis.For hazelnuts the sampling shall be performed according to the sampling procedure set out in point 5.2 of Annex I to Commission Directive 98/53/EC(4). In the case of hazelnuts traded in vacuum packs, for lots equal or more than 15 tonnes at least 25 incremental samples resulting in a 30 kg aggregate sample have to be taken and for lots less than 15 tonnes, 25 % of the incremental samples to be taken according to Directive 98/53 have to be taken.""2. Article 2 is replaced by the following: ""Article 2This Decision shall be kept under review in the light of information and guarantees provided by the competent authorities of Turkey and on the basis of the results of the tests carried out by Member States.This Decision shall be reviewed by 31 December 2002 at the latest, in order to assess whether the special conditions, referred to in Article 1, provide a sufficient level of protection of public health within the Community. The review shall also assess whether there is a continuing need for the special conditions.""3. Annex II is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 August 2002.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 175, 19.7.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 34, 5.2.2002, p. 26.(3) OJ L 78, 21.3.2002, p. 14.(4) OJ L 201, 17.7.1998, p. 93.ANNEX""ANNEX ΙΙList of points of entry through which figs, hazelnuts and pistachios and products derived thereof originating in or consigned from Turkey may be imported into the Community>TABLE>"" +",nut;almond;chestnut;coconut;hazel nut;pistachio;walnut;pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;import;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Turkey;Republic of Turkey;health certificate,21 +25492,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 81/2003 of 17 January 2003 fixing the minimum selling prices for butter and the maximum aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for the 111th individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 509/2002(2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas:(1) The intervention agencies are, pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2571/97 of 15 December 1997 on the sale of butter at reduced prices and the granting of aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice-cream and other foodstuffs(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 635/2000(4), to sell by invitation to tender certain quantities of butter that they hold and to grant aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter. Article 18 of that Regulation stipulates that in the light of the tenders received in response to each individual invitation to tender a minimum selling price shall be fixed for butter and maximum aid shall be fixed for cream, butter and concentrated butter. It is further stipulated that the price or aid may vary according to the intended use of the butter, its fat content and the incorporation procedure, and that a decision may also be taken to make no award in response to the tenders submitted. The amount(s) of the processing securities must be fixed accordingly.(2) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. The minimum selling prices and the maximum aid and processing securities applying for the 111th individual invitation to tender, under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97, shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 January 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 January 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.(2) OJ L 79, 22.3.2002, p. 15.(3) OJ L 350, 20.12.1997, p. 3.(4) OJ L 76, 25.3.2000, p. 9.ANNEXto the Commission Regulation of 17 January 2003 fixing the minimum selling prices for butter and the maximum aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for the 111th individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97>TABLE> +",award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;selling price;minimum price;floor price;concentrated product;concentrate;condensed foodstuff;condensed product;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;cream;dairy cream;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs,21 +1664,"94/889/EC: Commission Decision of 22 December 1994 concerning the validity of certain binding tariff information (Only the English and French texts are authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (1), and in particular Articles 12 (5) (c) and 294 (4) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2193/94 (3), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas the binding tariff information referred to in the Annex to this Decision is inconsistent with other binding tariff information, and the tariff classification it contains is incompatible with the general rules for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature set out in Section I A of Part I of Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (4), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1737/94 (5);Whereas the said binding tariff information should cease to be valid and whereas, therefore, the customs administrations which issued the information should revoke it as soon as possible and notify the Commission to that effect;Whereas under Article 14 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 the holder may make use for a given period of time of the possibility of invoking such binding tariff information which has ceased to be valid;Whereas the tariff and statistical nomenclature section of the Customs Code Committee has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. The binding tariff information referred to by number in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex, issued by the customs authorities named in column 2 in respect of the tariff classification shown in column 3, must be revoked as soon as possible but not later than the 21st day following that of the publication of this Decision in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the French Republic.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 1994.For the CommissionChristiane SCRIVENERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 302, 19. 10. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 253, 11. 10. 1993, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 235, 9. 9. 1994, p. 6.(4) OJ No L 256, 7. 9. 1987, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 182, 16. 7. 1994, p. 9.ANNEX"""" ID=""1"">No 1 UK 46350> ID=""2"">H M Customs & Excise Tariff and Statistical Office - UK> ID=""3"">9503 90 31""> ID=""1"">No 2 UK 46352> ID=""2"">H M Customs & Excise Tariff and Statistical Office - UK> ID=""3"">9503 90 31""> ID=""1"">No 3 FR 15730199200655> ID=""2"">Direction générale des douanes et des droits indirects Bureau de l'espèce, de la valeur et de l'origine - E/4 - FR> ID=""3"">3307 30 00""> +",France;French Republic;toy industry;toy;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;cosmetic product;beauty product;cosmetic;perfume;soap;toilet preparation;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland,21 +14493,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2386/95 of 11 October 1995 authorizing Austria not to apply in certain areas the measures provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 1442/88 on the granting, for the 1988/89 to 1995/96 wine years, of permanent abandonment premiums in respect of vine-growing areas. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/88 of 24 May 1988 on the granting, for the 1988/89 to 1995/96 wine years, of permanent abandonment premiums in respect of vine-growing areas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1548/95 (2), and in particular Article 12 (1) thereof,Whereas Austria has submitted a reasoned application for all areas under vines on slopes with a gradient greater than or equal to 26 % and in the Bezirke of Oberwart, Guessing and Jennersdorf and the defined region of Vienna to be excluded from the scope of the measures provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 1442/88; whereas those areas under vines are high-quality wine-producing areas with tyical characteristics peculiar to Austrian wines; whereas those areas are a fundamental feature of the landscape of the regions concerned; whereas support and special encouragement within the framework of national quality policy has been provided for the production of wine on such slopes; whereas those areas cannot be used for other purposes; whereas the vine-growing potential of those areas is less than 10 % of the national vine-growing potential;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Pursuant to Article 12 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/88, Austria is hereby authorized not to apply the measures for the permanent abandonment of vine-growing areas provided for in that Regulation:- in all areas under vines on slopes with a gradient greater than or equal to 26 %,- in the areas under vines in the Bezirke of Oberwart, Guessing and Jennersdorf, and - in the defined region of Vienna. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 October 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission +",grubbing premium;grubbing-up grant;market stabilisation;improvement of market conditions;market regularisation;market regularization;market stabilization;stabilisation of prices;stabilization of prices;Austria;Republic of Austria;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;cessation of farming;cessation of agricultural production;farm closure;farmer's retirement annuity;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +43285,"Council Decision of 14 April 2014 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama, of the other part, as regards Article 49(3) thereof. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 79(3), in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,Whereas:(1) The Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama, of the other part (‘the Agreement’), was signed on 15 December 2003, subject to its conclusion at a later date.(2) In accordance with Article 54(1) of the Agreement, the Agreement is to enter into force on the first day of the month following that in which the Contracting Parties notify each other of the completion of the procedures necessary for that purpose.(3) All Contracting Parties to the Agreement, including all the Member States of the Union at the time of the signing of the Agreement, have by now deposited their instruments of ratification, with the exception of the Union.(4) Article 49(3) of the Agreement sets out the obligations for the Contracting Parties on readmission of illegal migrants. As a consequence, that provision falls within the scope of Title V of Part Three of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), and in particular Article 79(3) thereof.(5) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol (No 21) on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and without prejudice to Article 4 of that Protocol, those Member States are not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and are not bound by it or subject to its application.(6) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol (No 22) on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application.(7) As a consequence of the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon on 1 December 2009, the European Union has replaced and succeeded the European Community.(8) The Agreement should be approved as regards Article 49(3) thereof. A separate decision on the conclusion of the Agreement with the exception of Article 49(3) thereof, will be adopted in parallel to this Decision (1),. The Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama, of the other part, is hereby approved on behalf of the Union, as regards Article 49(3) thereof (2). The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notifications provided for in Article 54 of the Agreement (3) and give the following notifications:— ‘As a consequence of the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon on 1 December 2009, the European Union has replaced and succeeded the European Community and from that date exercises all rights and assumes all obligations of the European Community. Therefore, references to “the European Community” or to “the Community” in the text of the Agreement are, where appropriate, to be read as to “the European Union” or to “the Union”.’,— ‘The provisions of the Agreement that fall within the scope of Title V of Part Three of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union bind the United Kingdom and Ireland as separate Contracting Parties, and not as part of the European Union, unless the European Union together with the United Kingdom and/or Ireland have notified the Central American Party that the United Kingdom and/or Ireland are bound as part of the European Union in accordance with the Protocol (No 21) on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. If the United Kingdom and/or Ireland cease to be bound as part of the European Union in accordance with Article 4a of Protocol No 21, the European Union together with the United Kingdom and/or Ireland shall immediately inform the Central American Party of any change in their position in which case they shall remain bound by the provisions of the Agreement in their own right. The same applies to Denmark in accordance with the Protocol (No 22) on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.’. This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Luxembourg, 14 April 2014.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. ASHTON(1)  Council Decision 2014/211/EU (see page 4 of this Official Journal).(2)  The Agreement has been published in OJ L 111, 15.4.2014, p. 6 together with Decision 2014/211/EU.(3)  The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council. +",Guatemala;Republic of Guatemala;Honduras;Republic of Honduras;illegal migration;clandestine migration;illegal immigration;Nicaragua;Republic of Nicaragua;economic cooperation;political cooperation;Panama;Republic of Panama;Costa Rica;Republic of Costa Rica;ratification of an agreement;conclusion of an agreement;cooperation agreement (EU);EC cooperation agreement;El Salvador;Republic of El Salvador,21 +20693,"2001/170/EC: Commission Decision of 17 January 2001 concerning Article 21 of draft Law No 368.2.XII of the Region of Sicily adopting provisions concerning fisheries and maritime activities and laying down rules governing inshore waters (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 163). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the first paragraph of Article 88(2) thereof,After having asked the parties concerned to submit their comments in accordance with that Article,Whereas:Procedure(1) By letter dated 10 April 1997, recorded as received by the Commission on 17 April 1997, your authorities notified the above draft Law (file N 250/97). By letter dated 20 June 1997, recorded as received by the Commission on 30 June 1997, the additional information requested was forwarded.(2) On 30 July 1997, the Commission decided to initiate the procedure provided for in Article 93(2) of the EC Treaty in respect of Article 21 (aids for employment) of draft Law No 368.2.XII of the Region of Sicily adopting provisions concerning fisheries and maritime activities and laying down rules governing inshore waters. (Letter No SG(97)D/7090 sent to the Italian authorities on 18 August 1997).(3) On 13 January 1998, the Italian authorities provided the information requested by the Commission. The Associazione Armatori della Pesca submitted comments on 6 September 1997. The Commission received no comments from other Member States or interested parties. Information was requested on 1 February 1999, 17 April and 1 August 2000, and the Italian Government replied on 29 May and 2 October 2000.Description of aid(4) Article 21 of draft regional Law No 368.2.XII provides that:""1. Workers employed in fisheries enterprises affected by the restrictions contained in Article 13 of this Law who, in the course of a year, spend not less than 181 days at sea on board vessels registered in the maritime areas of Sicily shall receive a flat-rate aid of ITL 4800000 annually, which may be adjusted.2. Days at sea shall include up to 20 days' absence on sick leave or absence as a result of force majeure, which shall be defined in the Regulation implementing this Law.3. The measures provided for in paragraph 1 shall be extended to individual skippers and shipowners or associations therof, owning not less than 13 parts, which shall be reduced to 12 parts in the case of joint ownership with their spouse, of fishing vessels of less than 30 gross registered tonnes (grt), engaging in smallscale fishing as defined in Article 16 above and which have been registered for not less than one year in the maritime areas of the region of Sicily.""(5) The aim of the measure is to safeguard jobs in the fishing industry. Workers employed in fisheries enterprises affected by the restrictions contained in Article 13 of the Law (matching fishing activities with the available resources through restrictions on fishing periods, the gear that may be used, species and fishing zones, together with the number and characteristics of vessels), who spend not less than 181 days at sea on board vessels registered in the maritime areas of Sicily receive a flat-rate aid.(6) The aid is granted to individual skippers and shipowners or associations thereof which own fishing vessels of less than 30 grt which practise small-scale fishing (fishing carried on by vessels of less than 30 grt which do not use a trawl or seine) and have been registered for not less than one year in the maritime areas of the region of Sicily (Article 21(3) of draft regional Law No 368.2.XII).Assessment(7) The Commission, in its letter initiating the procedure, asked the Italian authorities to abolish the aid provided for in Article 21(3) and granted to individual skippers and shipowners or associations thereof.(8) Regarding the aid granted to individual skippers and shipowners or associations thereof, the Commission considered that these were operating aids which were in breach of the general rules of competition in that they sought to relieve enterprises of the costs they would normally have to bear as part of their day-to-day administration or normal activities.(9) At a meeting with the Commission departments held on 24 November 1999 and in its letters of 29 May and 2 October 2000, the Italian Government informed the Commission that the draft regional Law had not been adopted by the Sicilian Regional Assembly and would be replaced by a new draft Law.(10) The investigation procedure initiated by the Commission in respect of the provision concerned has become devoid of purpose therefore since the draft regional Law will not be adopted and the notification has been withdrawn.(11) Consequently, the procedure must be terminated under Article 8(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 659/1999 of 22 March 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Article 93 (now Article 88) of the EC Treaty(1) in view of the fact that the notification has become devoid of purpose.Conclusion(12) In the light of the above, the Commission considers that the investigation procedure should be closed,. The investigation procedure initiated in respect of Article 21 of draft Law No 368.2.XII of the Region of Sicily adopting provisions concerning fisheries and maritime activities and laying down rules governing inshore waters is hereby terminated. This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.. Done at Brussels, 17 January 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 83, 27.3.1999, p. 1. +",fishing industry;fishing;fishing activity;restriction on competition;discriminatory trading practice;distortion of competition;illegal trade practice;unfair competition;unfair trade practice;Sicily;fishing regulations;infringement of EU law;breach of Community law;breach of EU law;breach of European Union law;infringement of Community law;infringement of European Union law;infringement of the EC Treaty;regional aid;aid for regional development;aid to less-favoured regions,21 +42505,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 382/2013 of 25 April 2013 on the issue of licences for importing rice under the tariff quotas opened for the April 2013 subperiod by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011 of 7 December 2011 opening and providing for the administration of certain tariff quotas for imports of rice and broken rice (3), and in particular the first paragraph of Article 5 thereof,Whereas:(1) Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011 opened and provided for the administration of certain import tariff quotas for rice and broken rice, broken down by country of origin and split into several subperiods in accordance with Annex I to that Implementing Regulation.(2) April is the second subperiod for the quota provided for under Article 1(1)(a) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011.(3) The notifications sent in accordance with point (a) of Article 8 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011 show that, for the quota with order number 09.4130, the applications lodged in the first 10 working days of April 2013 under Article 4(1) of that Implementing Regulation cover a quantity greater than that available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantity requested under the quota concerned.(4) Those notifications also show that, for the quotas with order number 09.4127 — 09.4128 — 09.4129, the applications lodged in the first 10 working days of April 2013 under Article 4(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011 cover a quantity less than that available.(5) The total quantity available for the following subperiod should also be fixed for the quotas with order number 09.4127 — 09.4128 — 09.4129 — 09.4130, in accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011.(6) In order to ensure sound management of the procedure of issuing import licences, this Regulation should enter into force immediately after its publication,. 1.   For import licence applications for rice under the quota with order number 09.4130 referred to in Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011 lodged in the first 10 working days of April 2013, licences shall be issued for the quantity requested, multiplied by the allocation coefficient set out in the Annex to this Regulation.2.   The total quantity available for the following subperiod under the quotas with order number 09.4127 — 09.4128 — 09.4129 — 09.4130, referred to in Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011, is set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 April 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 325, 8.12.2011, p. 6.ANNEXQuantities to be allocated for the April 2013 subperiod and quantities available for the following subperiod under Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011Quota of wholly milled or semi-milled rice covered by CN code 1006 30 as provided for in Article 1(1)(a) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011:Origin Order number Allocation coefficient for the April 2013 subperiod Total quantity available for the July 2013 subperiod (kg)United States 09.4127 (1) 28 624 542Thailand 09.4128 (1) 8 932 004Australia 09.4129 (1) 997 500Other origins 09.4130 0,910411 % 0(1)  Applications cover quantities less than or equal to the quantities available: all applications are therefore acceptable. +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country;import (EU);Community import;rice;Australia;Commonwealth of Australia;Thailand;Kingdom of Thailand;United States;USA;United States of America,21 +17966,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1056/98 of 20 May 1998 reducing the Community withdrawal compensation for cauliflowers for the 1998/99 marketing year as a result of the overrun of the intervention threshold fixed for the 1997/98 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2520/97 (2), and in particular Article 27(2) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1109/97 (3) fixes at 111 300 tonnes the intervention threshold for cauliflowers for the 1997/98 marketing year; whereas under Article 3 of that Regulation, if the quantity of cauliflowers withdrawn in the period between 1 March 1997 and 28 February 1998 exceeds the threshold set, the Community withdrawal compensation indicated in Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 for the 1998/99 marketing year will be reduced in proportion to the size of the overrun based on the production used to calculate the relevant threshold;Whereas the information supplied by the Member States indicates that the withdrawals for the 1997/98 marketing year involved 118 909 tonnes of cauliflowers;Whereas, as a result of the above, the Community withdrawal compensation set by Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 for the 1998/99 marketing year must be reduced by 0,34 % for cauliflowers;Whereas Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1109/97 lays down that the consequences of the threshold overrun are to apply in the following marketing year; whereas it is therefore necessary to apply the reduced Community withdrawal compensation from 1 May 1998, the date on which the marketing year for cauliflowers begins;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,. The Community withdrawal compensation for cauliflowers for the 1998/99 marketing year is hereby fixed at ECU 8,85 per 100 kilograms net. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 May 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 May 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21. 11. 1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 346, 17. 12. 1997, p. 41.(3) OJ L 162, 18. 6. 1997, p. 12. +",market intervention;fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;financial equalisation;financial compensation;financial equalization;guarantee threshold;withdrawal from the market;precautionary withdrawal from the market,21 +24778,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2222/2002 of 13 December 2002 opening and providing for the administration of a Community tariff quota for 2003 for manioc originating in Thailand. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1095/96 of 18 June 1996 on the implementation of the concessions set out in Schedule CXL drawn up in the wake of the conclusion of the GATT XXIV.6 negotiations(1), and in particular Article 1(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) During the World Trade Organisation multilateral trade negotiations, the Community undertook to open a tariff quota restricted to 21 million tonnes of products falling within CN codes 0714 10 10, 0714 10 91 and 0714 10 99 originating in Thailand per four-year period, with customs duty reduced to 6 %. This quota must be opened and administered by the Commission.(2) It is necessary to keep an administration system which ensures that only products originating in Thailand may be imported under the quota. The issue of an import licence should therefore continue to be subject to the presentation of an export certificate issued by the Thai authorities, a specimen of which has been notified to the Commission.(3) Since imports to the Community market of the products concerned have traditionally been administered on the basis of a calendar year, this system should be retained. A quota must therefore be opened for 2003.(4) The import of products covered by CN codes 0714 10 10, 0714 10 91 and 0714 10 99 is subject to the presentation of an import licence in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 of 9 June 2000 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products(2), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2299/2001(3), and with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1162/95 of 23 May 1995 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1322/2002(5).(5) In the light of past experience and taking into account that the Community concession provides for an overall quantity for four years with an annual maximum of 5500000 tonnes, it is advisable to maintain measures which, under certain conditions, either facilitate the release for free circulation of quantities of products exceeding those given in the import licences, or allow the difference between the figure given in the import licences and the smaller figure actually imported to be carried forward.(6) In order to ensure the correct application of the agreement, a system of strict and systematic controls is needed that take account of the information given on the Thai export certificates and the Thai authorities' procedures for issuing export certificates.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. CHAPTER IOPENING OF THE QUOTA 1. An import tariff quota for 5500000 tonnes of manioc falling within CN codes 0714 10 10, 0714 10 91 and 0714 10 99 originating in Thailand is hereby opened for the period 1 January to 31 December 2003.The customs duty applicable is hereby fixed at 6 % ad valorem.The serial number of the quota shall be 09.4008.2. The products referred to in paragraph 1 shall benefit from the arrangements provided for in this Regulation on condition that they are imported under import licences issued subject to the submission of a certificate for export to the European Community issued by the Department of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce, Government of Thailand, hereinafter referred to as an ""export certificate"".CHAPTER IIExport certificates 1. There shall be one original and at least one copy of the export certificate, to be made out on a form of which a specimen is given in the Annex.The size of the form shall be approximately 210 × 297 millimetres. The original shall be made out on white paper having a printed yellow guilloche pattern background so as to reveal any falsification by mechanical or chemical means.2. Export certificates shall be completed in English.3. The original and copies of export certificates shall be completed in typescript or in handwriting. In the latter case, they must be completed in ink and in block capitals.4. Each export certificate shall bear a pre-printed serial number; in the upper section it shall also bear a certificate number. The copies shall bear the same numbers as the original. 1. Export certificates issued from 1 January to 31 December 2003 shall be valid for 120 days from the date of issue. The date of issue of the certificate shall be included in the period of validity of the certificate.For the certificate to be valid, its different sections must be properly completed and duly authenticated in accordance with paragraph 2. In the ""shipped weight"" section, the quantity must be written out in full and also given in figures.2. The export certificate shall be duly authenticated when it indicates the date of issue and bears the stamp of the issuing body and the signature of the authorised person or persons.CHAPTER IIIIMPORT LICENCES Applications for an import licence for products falling within CN codes 0714 10 10, 0714 10 91 and 0714 10 99 originating in Thailand, drawn up in accordance with Regulations (EC) No 1291/2000 and (EC) No 1162/95, shall be submitted to the competent authorities in the Member States accompanied by the original of the export certificate.The original of the export certificate shall be retained by the body which issues the import licence. However, where the application for an import licence relates to only a part of the quantity indicated on the export certificate, the issuing body shall indicate on the original the quantity for which it was used and, after affixing its stamp, shall return it to the party concerned.Only the quantity indicated under ""shipped weight"" on the export certificate shall be taken into consideration for the issue of the import licence. Where it is found that the quantities actually unloaded in a given consignment are greater than the total figuring on the import licence or licences issued for this consignment, the competent authorities who issued the import licence or licences concerned shall, at the request of the importer, communicate to the Commission by telex or fax, case by case and as soon as possible, the number or numbers of the Thai export certificates, the number or numbers of the import licences, the excess quantity concerned and the name of the cargo vessel.The Commission shall contact the Thai authorities so that new export certificates may be drawn up.Until the new certificates have been drawn up, the excess quantities may not be released for free circulation under this Regulation unless new import licences are presented for the quantities concerned.New import licences shall be issued on the terms laid down in Article 10. As an exception to the third subparagraph of Article 5, where it is found that the quantities actually unloaded in the case of a given delivery do not exceed the quantities covered by the import licence or licences presented by more than 2 %, the competent authorities of the Member State of release for free circulation shall, at the importer's request, authorise the release for free circulation of the surplus quantities in return for payment of a customs duty with a ceiling of 6 % ad valorem and the lodging by the importer of a security of an amount equal to the difference between the duty laid down in the Common Customs Tariff and the duty paid.The security shall be released upon presentation to the competent authorities of the Member State of release for free circulation of an additional import licence for the quantities concerned. The security referred to in Article 15(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 or Article 8 of this Regulation shall not be required for additional licences.Additional import licences shall be issued on the terms laid down in Article 10 and on presentation of one or more new export certificates issued by the Thai authorities.Section 20 of additional import licences shall contain one of the following entries:- Certificado complementario, apartado 3 del artículo 4 del Reglamento (CE) n° 2222/2002- Supplerende licens, forordning (EF) nr. 2222/2002, artikel 4 stk. 3- Zusätzliche Lizenz - Artikel 4 Absatz 3 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2222/2002- Συμπληρωματικό πιστοποιητικό - Άρθρο 4 παράγραφος 3 του κανονισμού (ΕΚ) αριθ. 2222/2002- Licence for additional quantity, Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2222/2002- Certificat complémentaire, règlement (CE) n° 2222/2002, article 4, paragraphe 3- Titolo complementare, regolamento (CE) n. 2222/2002 articolo 4, paragrafo 3- Aanvullend certificaat - artikel 4, lid 3, van Verordening (EG) nr. 2222/2002- Certificado complementar, n.o 3 do artigo 4.o do Regulamento (CE) n.o 2222/2002- Lisätodistus, asetuksen (EY) N:o 2222/2002 4 artiklan 3 kohta- Kompletterande licens, artikel 4.3 i förordning (EG) nr 2222/2002Except in cases of force majeure, the security shall be forfeit for quantities for which an additional import licence is not presented within four months from the date of acceptance of the declaration of release for free circulation referred to in the first subparagraph. It shall be forfeit in particular for quantities for which No additional import licence has been issued under Article 10, first subparagraph.After the competent authority has entered the quantity on the additional import licence and authenticated the entry, when the security provided for in the first subparagraph is released, the licence shall be returned to the issuing body as soon as possible. Applications for import licences under this Regulation may be submitted in all Member States and licences issued shall be valid throughout the Community.The fourth indent of the first subparagraph of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 shall not apply to imports carried out under this Regulation. As an exception to Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1162/95, the security relating to the import licences provided for in this Regulation shall be EUR 5 per tonne. 1. Section 8 of applications for import licences and the licences themselves shall be marked ""Thailand"".2. Import licences shall contain:(a) in section 24, one of the following entries:- Derechos de aduana limitados al 6 % ad valorem [Reglamento (CE) n° 2222/2002]- Toldsatsen begrænses til 6 % af værdien (forordning (EF) nr. 2222/2002)- Beschränkung des Zolls auf 6 % des Zollwerts (Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2222/2002)- Τελωνειακός δασμός κατ' ανώτατο όριο 6 % κατ' αξία [Κανονισμός (ΕΚ) αριθ. 2222/2002]- Customs duties limited to 6 % ad valorem (Regulation (EC) No 2222/2002)- Droits de douane limités à 6 % ad valorem [règlement (CE) n° 2222/2002]- Dazi doganali limitati al 6 % ad valorem [regolamento (CE) n. 2222/2002]- Douanerechten beperkt tot 6 % ad valorem (Verordening (EG) nr. 2222/2002)- Direitos aduaneiros limitados a 6 % ad valorem [Regulamento (CE) n.o 2222/2002]- Arvotulli rajoitettu 6 prosenttiin (asetus (EY) N:o 2222/2002)- Tullsatsen begränsad till 6 % av värdet (Förordning (EG) nr 2222/2002)(b) in section 20, the following information:(i) the name of the cargo vessel as given in the Thai export certificate,(ii) the number and date of the Thai export certificate.3. The import licence shall be accepted in support of a declaration of release for free circulation only if it is shown, in particular by a copy of the bill of lading presented by the party concerned, that the products for which release for free circulation is requested have been transported to the Community by the vessel referred to in the import licence.4. Subject to Article 6 of this Regulation, and as an exception to Article 8(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000, the quantity released for free circulation may not exceed that shown in sections 17 and 18 of the import licence. The figure 0 shall be entered to that effect in section 19 of the said licence 0Import licences shall be issued on the fifth working day following the day on which the application is lodged, except where the Commission informs the competent authorities of the Member State by telex or fax that the conditions laid down in this Regulation have not been fulfilled.At the request of the party concerned, and following communication of the Commission's agreement by telex or fax, the import licence may be issued within a shorter period.Where the conditions governing the issue of the import licence have not been complied with, the Commission may, where necessary, and following consultation with the Thai authorities, adopt appropriate measures. 1As an exception to Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1162/95, the last day of the period of validity of the import licence shall correspond to the last day of the period of validity of the corresponding export certificate plus 30 days. 21. The Member States shall notify the Commission each day by telex or fax of the following information concerning each import licence application:(a) the quantity for which each import licence is requested, with the indication, where appropriate, ""additional import licence"";(b) the name of the applicant for the import licence;(c) the number of the export certificate submitted, as indicated in the upper section of the certificate;(d) the date of issue of the export certificate;(e) the total quantity for which the export certificate was issued;(f) the name of the exporter indicated on the export certificate.2. No later than the end of the first six months of 2004, the authorities responsible for issuing import licences shall send the Commission, by telex or fax, a complete list of quantities not taken up as endorsed on the back of the import licences, the name of the cargo vessel and the numbers of the export certificates in question.CHAPTER IVFINAL PROVISIONS 3This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 December 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 146, 20.6.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1.(3) OJ L 308, 27.11.2001, p. 19.(4) OJ L 117, 24.5.1995, p. 2.(5) OJ L 194, 23.7.2002, p. 22.ANEXO/BILAG/ANHANG/ΠΑΡΑΡΤΗΜΑ/ANNEX/ANNEXE/ALLEGATO/BIJLAGE/ANEXO/LIITE/BILAGA>PIC FILE= ""L_2002338EN.001202.TIF""> +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;cassava;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Thailand;Kingdom of Thailand,21 +5293,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 189/2011 of 25 February 2011 amending Annexes VII and IX to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (1), and in particular the first paragraph of Article 23 thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 lays down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) in animals. It applies to the production and placing on the market of live animals and products of animal origin and, in certain specific cases, to exports thereof.(2) Chapter A of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 lays down the eradication measures to be carried out following the confirmation of TSE in ovine and caprine animals. In the case of confirmation of TSE other than bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in an ovine or caprine animal, the eradication measures consist in either the killing and complete destruction of all animals on the holding or the killing and complete destruction of ovine animals genetically susceptible to scrapie on the holding and in the killing and the complete destruction of all caprine animals on the holding insofar as no genetic resistance to scrapie has been demonstrated in caprine animals.(3) Chapter A of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 also provides that the Member States may decide to delay the destruction of the animals by up to 5 breeding years subject to certain conditions. However, in the case of ovine or caprine animals kept for the production of milk with a view to placing it on the market, the killing and destruction of the animals may only be delayed for a maximum of 18 months. Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 does not define the starting date for that deferred period of 18 months. In the interests of certainty of Union legislation, it is appropriate to amend Annex VII to that Regulation so that the deferral period begins from the date of confirmation of the index case.(4) In addition, in July 2010, the preliminary results of a scientific study (2) conducted by the Cypriot authorities under the supervision of the European Union Reference Laboratory (EURL) for TSEs showed that a genetic resistance to scrapie in caprine animals could exist. However, the definitive results of that study are not expected to be available before the second semester of 2012.(5) If that study confirms the existence of a resistance to scrapie, it may be considered appropriate, from January 2013, to amend Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, in order to exempt scrapie resistant caprine animals from the requirements for killing and complete destruction laid down in Chapter A of Annex VII to that Regulation. In order to avoid the unnecessary killing and complete destruction of caprine animals that may be considered as scrapie resistant in the near future, on holdings where animals are kept for the production of milk with a view to placing it on the market, it is appropriate to prolong the deferral period for the killing and complete destruction of those animals for a period ending on 31 December 2012, where the index case was confirmed before 1 July 2011.(6) Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 sets out rules for the importation into the Union of live animals, embryos, ova and products of animal origin. Chapter C of that Annex sets out the rules for imports of products of animal origin from bovine, ovine and caprine animals, and in particular gelatine.(7) Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 provides that gelatine derived from hides and skins from healthy ruminants is not to be subject to restrictions on placing on the market pursuant to certain provisions of that Regulation. Therefore, imports into the Union of gelatine derived from hides and skins from healthy ruminants should also not be subject to those restrictions.(8) Chapter D of Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 lays down the rules for imports of animal by-products and processed products derived therefrom from bovine, ovine and caprine animals.(9) Certain animal by-products and derived products, as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 (Animal by-products Regulation) (3), do not present any risk of TSE transmission to humans or animals. Therefore, the health certification requirements laid down in Chapter D of Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 should not apply to imports of such products.(10) Annexes VII and IX to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 should therefore be amended accordingly.(11) Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 applies from 4 March 2011. In the interests of clarity and coherency of Union legislation, the amendments made to Chapter D of Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 by this Regulation should also apply from that date.(12) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annexes VII and IX to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.Point 2(b) of the Annex to this Regulation shall apply from 4 March 2011.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 February 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 147, 31.5.2001, p. 1.(2)  http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/scdocs/scdoc/1371.htm(3)  OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 1.ANNEXAnnexes VII and IX to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 are amended as follows:(1) In Annex VII, Chapter A is amended as follows:(a) point 2.3(f) is replaced by the following:‘(f) where the frequency of the ARR allele within the breed or holding is low or absent, or where it is deemed necessary in order to avoid inbreeding, a Member State may decide to delay the killing and complete destruction of the animals referred to in point 2.3(b)(i) and (ii) for a period not exceeding 5 breeding years from the date of confirmation of the index case provided that no breeding rams other than those of the ARR/ARR genotype are present on the holding.(b) the following point is inserted after point 2.4:‘2.5 Pending the killing and complete destruction of the animals referred to in points 2.3(b) (i) and (ii), including animals for which the killing and complete destruction has been delayed as provided for in point 2.3(f), the measures set out in point 3.1(a) and (b), point 3.2 and point 3.3(a), (b) first indent and (d) shall apply on the holding(s).’(2) Annex IX is amended as follows:(a) in Chapter C, Section A is replaced by the following:— fresh meat,— minced meat,— meat preparations,— meat products,— rendered animal fat,— greaves,— gelatine other than gelatine derived from hides and skins,— treated intestines.(b) Chapter D is replaced by the following:(a) rendered fats derived from Category 2 material, which are intended to be used as organic fertilisers or soil improvers, as defined in point 22 of Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009, or their starting materials or intermediate products;(b) bones and bone products derived from Category 2 material;(c) rendered fats derived from Category 3 material which are intended to be used as organic fertilisers or soil improvers or as feed, as defined in points 22 and 25 of Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009, or their starting materials or intermediate products;(d) pet food including dog chews;(e) blood products;(f) processed animal protein;(g) bones and bone products derived from Category 3 material;(h) gelatine derived from materials other than hides and skins;(i) category 3 material and derived products other than those referred to in points (c) to (h) excluding:(i) fresh hides and skins, treated hides and skins;(ii) gelatine derived from hides and skins;(iii) fat derivatives;(iv) collagen.(a) the animal by-product or derived product does not contain and is not derived from specified risk material or mechanically separated meat obtained from bones of bovine, ovine or caprine animals and the animals from which this animal by-product or derived product is derived, have not been slaughtered after stunning by means of gas injected into the cranial cavity or killed by the same method or slaughtered by laceration of central nervous tissue by means of an elongated rod-shaped instrument introduced into the cranial cavity; or(b) the animal by-product or derived product does not contain and is not derived from bovine, ovine and caprine materials other than those derived from animals born, continuously reared and slaughtered in a country or region classified as posing a negligible BSE risk by a decision in accordance with Article 5(2).(c) the ovine and caprine animals from which those products are derived must have been kept continuously since birth or for the last 3 years on a holding where no official movement restriction is imposed due to a suspicion of TSE and which has satisfied the following requirements for the last 3 years:(i) it has been subject to regular official veterinary checks;(ii) no classical scrapie case has been diagnosed or, following the confirmation of a classical scrapie case:— all animals in which classical scrapie was confirmed have been killed and destroyed, and— all ovine and caprine animals on the holding have been killed and destroyed, except for breeding rams of the ARR/ARR genotype and breeding ewes carrying at least one ARR allele and no VRQ allele;(iii) ovine and caprine animals, with the exception of sheep of the ARR/ARR prion protein genotype, are introduced into the holding only if they come from a holding which complies with the requirements set out in points (i) and (ii);(d) for animal by-products or derived products destined for a Member State listed in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 546/2006 (3), the ovine and caprine animals from which these products are derived must have been kept continuously since birth or for the last 7 years on a holding where no official movement restriction is imposed due to a suspicion of TSE and which has satisfied the following requirements for the last 7 years:(i) it has been subject to regular official veterinary checks;(ii) no classical scrapie case has been diagnosed or, following the confirmation of a classical scrapie case:— all animals in which classical scrapie was confirmed have been killed and destroyed, and— all ovine and caprine animals on the holding have been killed and destroyed, except for breeding rams of the ARR/ARR genotype and breeding ewes carrying at least one ARR allele and no VRQ allele;(iii) ovine and caprine animals, with the exception of sheep of the ARR/ARR prion protein genotype, are introduced into the holding only if they come from a holding which complies with the requirements set out in points (i) and (ii).(1)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55.’(2)  OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 94, 1.4.2006, p. 28.’ +",animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;disease prevention;prevention of disease;prevention of illness;preventive medicine;prophylaxis;screening for disease;screening for illness;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;public health;health of the population;EU control;Community control;European Union control,21 +38456,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 443/2010 of 21 May 2010 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Piave (PDO)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Italy’s application to register the name ‘Piave’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 May 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 234, 29.9.2009, p. 18.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.3.   CheesesITALYPiave (PDO) +",cheese;Italy;Italian Republic;location of production;location of agricultural production;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,21 +35396,"Directive 2008/26/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 amending Directive 2003/6/EC on insider dealing and market manipulation (market abuse), as regards the implementing powers conferred on the Commission. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,Having regard to the proposal of the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Central Bank (2),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (3),Whereas:(1) Directive 2003/6/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) provides that certain measures are to be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (5).(2) Decision 1999/468/EC has been amended by Decision 2006/512/EC which introduced the regulatory procedure with scrutiny for the adoption of measures of general scope and designed to amend non-essential elements of a basic instrument adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty, inter alia, by deleting some of those elements or by supplementing the instrument with new non-essential elements.(3) In accordance with the statement by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission (6) concerning Decision 2006/512/EC, for the regulatory procedure with scrutiny to be applicable to instruments adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty which are already in force, those instruments must be adjusted in accordance with the applicable procedures.(4) The Commission should be empowered to adopt the measures necessary for the implementation of Directive 2003/6/EC in order to take account of technical developments in financial markets and ensure the uniform application of that Directive. Those measures are designed to adapt definitions; elaborate upon or supplement the provisions of that Directive by technical modalities for disclosure of inside information, insider lists, reporting of managerial and suspicious transactions to competent authorities; and present the research in a fair manner. Since those measures are of general scope and are designed to amend non-essential elements of Directive 2003/6/EC by supplementing it with new non-essential elements, they must be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC.(5) Directive 2003/6/EC provides for a time restriction concerning the implementing powers conferred on the Commission. In their statement concerning Decision 2006/512/EC, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission stated that Decision 2006/512/EC provides a horizontal and satisfactory solution to the European Parliament’s wish to scrutinise the implementation of instruments adopted under the co-decision procedure and that, accordingly, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission without time limit. The European Parliament and the Council also declared that they would make sure that the proposals aimed at repealing the provisions in the instruments that provide for a time limit on the delegation of implementing powers to the Commission are adopted as rapidly as possible. Following the introduction of the regulatory procedure with scrutiny, the provision establishing that time restriction in Directive 2003/6/EC should be deleted.(6) The Commission should, at regular intervals, evaluate the functioning of the provisions concerning the implementing powers conferred on it in order to allow the European Parliament and the Council to determine whether the extent of those powers and the procedural requirements imposed on the Commission are appropriate and ensure both efficiency and democratic accountability.(7) Directive 2003/6/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) Since the amendments made to Directive 2003/6/EC by this Directive are technical in nature and concern committee procedure only, they do not need to be transposed by the Member States. It is therefore not necessary to lay down provisions to that effect,. AmendmentsDirective 2003/6/EC is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 1 shall be amended as follows:(a) in the first paragraph, point 5 shall be replaced by the following:‘5. “Accepted market practices” shall mean practices that are reasonably expected in one or more financial markets and are accepted by the competent authority in accordance with guidelines adopted by the Commission in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny laid down in Article 17(2a).’;(b) the second paragraph shall be amended as follows:(i) the words ‘acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17(2),’ shall be deleted;(ii) the following sentence shall be added:2. Article 6(10) shall be amended as follows:(a) the words ‘in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 17(2),’ shall be deleted;(b) the following subparagraph shall be added:3. Article 8 shall be amended as follows:(a) the words ‘adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17(2)’ shall be deleted;(b) the following sentence shall be added:4. Article 16(5) shall be replaced by the following:5. Article 17 shall be amended as follows:(a) the following paragraph shall be inserted:(b) paragraphs 3 and 4 shall be replaced by the following: Entry into forceThis Directive shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. AddresseesThis Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 11 March 2008.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentH.-G. PÖTTERINGFor the CouncilThe PresidentJ. LENARČIČ(1)  OJ C 161, 13.7.2007, p. 45.(2)  OJ C 39, 23.2.2007, p. 1.(3)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 14 November 2007 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Council Decision of 3 March 2008.(4)  OJ L 96, 12.4.2003, p. 16.(5)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. Decision as amended by Decision 2006/512/EC (OJ L 200, 22.7.2006, p. 11).(6)  OJ C 255, 21.10.2006, p. 1. +",financial market;financial activity;international financial market;securities market;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;European Commission;CEC;Commission of the European Communities;EC Commission;EU Commission;dissemination of information;securities;transferable security;powers of the institutions (EU);powers of the EC Institutions;insider trading;insider buying;insider dealing;financial legislation;transaction regulations,21 +44448,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1130/2014 of 22 October 2014 opening a tariff quota for the year 2015 for the importation into the European Union of certain goods originating in Norway resulting from the processing of agricultural products covered by Regulation (EU) No 510/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 510/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 1216/2009 and (EC) No 614/2009 (1), and in particular Article 16(1)(a) thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 2004/859/EC of 25 October 2004 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Kingdom of Norway on Protocol 2 to the bilateral Free Trade Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas:(1) Protocol 2 to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway of 14 May 1973 (3) (‘the bilateral Free trade agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway’) and Protocol 3 to the EEA Agreement (4) determine the trade arrangements for certain agricultural and processed agricultural products between the Contracting Parties.(2) Protocol 3 to the EEA Agreement provides for a zero-rated duty that applies to waters containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, classified under CN code 2202 10 00, and other non-alcoholic beverages, not containing products of headings 0401 to 0404 or fat obtained from products of headings 0401 to 0404, classified under CN code 2202 90 10.(3) The zero-rated duty for those waters and those other beverages has temporarily, for an unlimited period of time, been suspended for Norway by the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Kingdom of Norway concerning Protocol 2 to the bilateral Free Trade Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway (5) (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters’) approved by Decision 2004/859/EC. In accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters, duty-free imports of goods with CN codes 2202 10 00 and ex 2202 90 10 that originate in Norway are to be allowed only within the limits of a duty-free quota. A duty is to be paid for imports that exceed the quota allocation.(4) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1322/2013 (6) provided for the temporary suspension of the duty-free regime not to be applied to imports into the Union of those waters and beverages from 1 January to 31 December 2014, thus granting those goods unlimited duty free access to the Union.(5) The tariff quota for those waters and beverages for 2015 is to be opened in accordance with the Agreement in the Form of an Exchange of Letters. The last annual quota for those products was opened for 2013 by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1085/2012 (7).As no annual quota was opened for 2014, it is appropriate to set the quota volume for 2015 at the same level as for 2013.(6) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 (8) lays down rules for managing tariff quotas. The tariff quota opened by this Regulation should be managed in accordance with those rules.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on horizontal questions concerning trade in processed agricultural products not listed in Annex I,. 1.   From 1 January to 31 December 2015, the duty free tariff quota set out in the Annex will be open for goods originating in Norway which are listed in that Annex, under the conditions specified therein.2.   The rules of origin laid down in Protocol 3 to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway of 14 May 1973 shall apply to the goods listed in the Annex to this Regulation.3.   For quantities imported above the quota volume, a preferential duty of 0,047 EUR/litre shall apply. The Union tariff quota referred to in Article 1(1) shall be managed by the Commission in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2015.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 October 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 370, 17.12.2004, p. 70.(3)  OJ L 171, 27.6.1973, p. 2.(4)  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3.(5)  OJ L 370, 17.12.2004, p. 72.(6)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1322/2013 of 11 December 2013 on the granting of unlimited duty-free access to the Union for 2014 to certain goods originating in Norway resulting from the processing of agricultural products covered by Council Regulation (EC) No 1216/2009 (OJ L 333, 12.12.2013, p. 68).(7)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1085/2012 of 20 November 2012 opening the tariff quota for the year 2013 for the importation into the European Union of certain goods originating in Norway resulting from the processing of agricultural products covered by Council Regulation (EC) No 1216/2009 (OJ L 322, 21.11.2012, p. 2).(8)  Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1).ANNEXDuty free tariff quota for 2015 applicable to imports into the Union of certain goods originating in NorwayOrder No CN code Description of goods Quota Volume— Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured— Other non-alcoholic beverages containing sugar (sucrose or invert sugar) +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;Norway;Kingdom of Norway;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import (EU);Community import;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;non-alcoholic beverage;refreshing drink;refreshment,21 +16135,"97/369/EC: Commission Decision of 30 May 1997 amending Decision 89/471/EEC authorizing methods for grading pig carcases in Germany (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84 of 13 November 1984 determining the Community scale for grading pig carcases (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3513/93 (2), and in particular Article 5 (2) thereof,Whereas the Commission, by Decision 89/471/EEC (3), as last amended by Decision 94/459/EC (4), has authorized different methods for grading pig carcases in Germany;Whereas the German Government has requested the Commission to authorize the use of a new method for grading pig carcases and the use of new formulae for calculating the lean meat content of carcases under the existing grading methods 'SSD 256` and 'ZP`; whereas the authorization of the new method should not be based on the national calibration procedure provided for in Article 1 (2) of Decision 89/471/EEC, but on the provisions laid down in Article 2 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84 and in compliance with a maximum tolerated statistical error as defined in Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2967/85 of 24 October 1985 laying down detailed rules for the application of the Community scale for grading pig carcases (5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 3127/94 (6), in order to allow the full use of the huge amount of information provided by this apparatus;Whereas, the information required pursuant to Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2967/85 has been submitted; whereas evaluation of the request has shown the conditions for authorizing the said method of grading and the new formulae to be fulfilled;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Pigmeat,. Decision 89/471/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. the following Article is added:'Article 1aBy derogation of Article 1 (2) and (3), the apparatus termed ""Fully automatic ultrasonic carcase grading (Autofom)"" and the assessment method related hereto, details of which are given in Part III of the Annex, is hereby authorized.`;2. in part I of the Annex, the formula under point 2 is replaced by the following:'^y = 58,6688 - 0,82809 x1 + 0,18306 x2`;3. in part II of the Annex, the formula under point 2 is replaced by the following:>START OF GRAPHIC>'^y = 18,1543 + 80,82116 S F + 6,49918 - F + 68,07127 log S - 28,83531 - S`;>END OF GRAPHIC>4. Part III given in the Annex to this Decision is added to the Annex. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 30 May 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 301, 20. 11. 1984, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 320, 22. 12. 1993, p. 5.(3) OJ No L 233, 10. 8. 1989, p. 30.(4) OJ No L 189, 23. 7. 1994, p. 86.(5) OJ No L 285, 25. 10. 1985, p. 39.(6) OJ No L 330, 21. 12. 1994, p. 43.ANNEX'PART IIIFully automatic ultrasonic carcase grading (Autofom)1. Grading of pig carcases shall be carried out by means of the apparatus ""Fully automatic ultrasonic carcase grading"" (Autofom).2. The apparatus shall be equipped with 16 ultrasonic transducers, operating at 2 MHz (SFK Technology, K2KG - 67080) with a distance of 25 mm between each transducer.The ultrasonic data cover three major parts of the carcases and comprise fat thicknesses and muscle depth. The remaining parameters are related to the above parameters.The results of the measurements are converted into estimated lean meat content by means of a central data-processing unit.3. The lean meat content of the carcase shall be calculated according to the following formula:^y = 57,5151291 + 0,8717916 T01 + 0,7625082 T02 + 1,3110994 T03where:^y = the estimated lean meat in the carcaseT01, T02 and T03 = principal component variables, calculated on the basis of 127 individual measuring points.4. The description of the measurement points and the description of the statistical method are laid down in the German Protocol, Part II, submitted to the Commission under the terms of Article 3 (3) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2967/85.The formula shall be valid for carcases weighing between 50 and 120 kilograms.` +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;meat processing industry;cutting premises;cutting-up premises;slaughterhouse;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;carcase;animal carcase;classification;UDC;heading;universal decimal classification,21 +4210,"2006/39/EC: Council Decision of 23 January 2006 on the approval of exceptional national aid by the Republic of Cyprus to Cypriot farmers for the purpose of repaying part of agricultural debts created long before accession of Cyprus to the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 88(2), third subparagraph, thereof,Having regard to the request made by the Republic of Cyprus on 21 November 2005,Whereas:(1) On 21 November 2005, Cyprus presented to the Council a request for a decision in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 88(2) of the Treaty declaring that the plan of Cyprus to grant national aid to Cypriot farmers for the purpose of repaying part of agricultural debts created long before the accession of Cyprus to the European Union as a result of exceptional circumstances is compatible with the common market.(2) Intensive efforts have been made by the Cypriot Government to put back to work the many tens of thousands of farmers and rural people who were forced to abandon their farms and households after the Turkish invasion in 1974.(3) In order to enable these farmers and rural people to pursue their activities in Cyprus, Government-guaranteed loans were issued for the acquisition of machinery and livestock and/or the realisation of other investments in agriculture.(4) In the 1990’s, Cyprus was hit by an unprecedented and severe drought which lasted for seven years, with devastating consequences for agricultural production and farm incomes. In the hope of a better harvest in the following year, many Cypriot farmers hit by the drought resorted to borrowing in order to buy farm inputs, thus falling into a trap of accumulated debt year after year. The extent of the losses suffered by the Cypriot farmers and the accumulation of their debts affected their ability to repay existing loans.(5) A political commitment to deal with the accumulated farm debt problem was given by the Government early in 1999, but through failure to reach an agreement with the unions of farmers the proposed debt repayment scheme was not implemented before accession to the Union. It was only after long discussion and the pressure of the serious challenges facing the agricultural sector of Cyprus after accession that farmers unions came to revise their positions.(6) After the accession of Cyprus to the Union, the agricultural sector of Cyprus entered into a period of extended crisis and farm incomes registered a decline unlike in all the other new Member States. Farm gate prices of cereals and of fruit other than citrus went down substantially. A considerable share of the grape harvest could not find normal market outlets and Cyprus requested and was granted Community aid to implement an immediate grubbing-up scheme. Anticipating the needs for adjustment, conversion and diversification, the national Rural Development Plan for the period 2004 to 2006 incorporated a number of schemes and programmes requiring considerable investment by farmers and other rural people. However, the accumulated farm debt from the period before accession proved to be a major stumbling block to the implementation of that Plan, with Banks and other financial institutions requiring repayment of previous loans before issuing new ones.(7) The refusal of the credit agencies to provide further borrowing constitutes a major obstacle to the efforts of modernisation and upgrading of agricultural and livestock production units. This lack of modernisation and the consequent lower productivity and reduced profitability, together with the resulting hard living and working conditions of the Cypriot farmers, entails the risk of abandonment of growing, with the consequent risk of serious economic and social repercussions for the Cypriot farmers concerned.(8) The aid is intended as relief to the following categories of farmers which are affected by the accumulation of debts and unable to repay the loans given:— those who were registered as farmers with the Social Security Fund and paid social security contributions up to 31 December 1998,— displaced farmers who held a professional license, and whose annual income from non-agricultural employment did not exceed CYP (Cyprus pounds) 6 000 on 31 December 1998,— those who are today receiving a pension and were registered as farmers on 31 December 1998,— those who lived in the countryside and were employed in farming, but also exercised another non-agricultural profession, provided that their non-agricultural income did not exceed CYP 6 000 on 31 December 1998.(9) The aid to be granted from Cyprus amounts to CYP 23 000 000 (equivalent to EUR 39 330 000), corresponding to loans contracted between 1974 and the 31 December 1998.(10) The number of beneficiaries by the proposed national aid scheme is estimated to be over 15 000 farmers.(11) Exceptional circumstances therefore exist, making it possible to consider as compatible with the common market the aid planned by Cyprus for Cypriot farmers for the purpose of repaying part of agricultural debts created long before accession of Cyprus to the Union,. National aid granted by the Republic of Cyprus for CYP 23 000 000 (equivalent to EUR 39 330 000) to enable Cypriot farmers to repay to Banks and other financial institutions part of their agricultural debts, which were created before 31 December 1998 due to the exceptional circumstances that prevailed before and up to that date, shall be considered compatible with the common market. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Cyprus.. Done at Brussels, 23 January 2006.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. PRÖLL +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;redemption;repayment terms;control of State aid;notification of State aid;debt;debtor;Cyprus;Republic of Cyprus;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,21 +13668,"95/196/EC: Commission Decision of 4 May 1995 on the long-term national aid scheme for agriculture in the northern regions of Finland (Only the Finnish text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 142 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 827/68 of 28 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in certain products listed in Annex II to the Treaty (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular the last paragraph of Article 5 thereof,Whereas Article 142 of the Act of Accession states that the Commission is to authorize Finland and Sweden to grant long-term national aids with a view to ensuring that agricultural activity is maintained in the northern regions; whereas, in accordance with paragraph 2 of that Article, the Commission is to determine those regions;Whereas, in order to facilitate the administration of the scheme provided for, when determining those regions, the municipality (kunta) should be chosen as the relevant administrative unit for such determination in line with practice followed in the application of Council Directive 75/268/EEC of 28 April 1975 on mountain and hill farming and farming in certain less-favoured areas (2), as amended by Directive 80/666/EC (3) and Regulation EEC No 797/85 (4), whereas, however, the rural district (maatalouspiiri) of Mikkeli, South Karelia and area 3 as defined in the Finnish system of aid to agriculture based on holding size, in force before accession and within the limits laid down at 31 December 1993, may also be included among the relevant administrative units;Whereas Article 142 (1) of the Act of Accession stipulates that the regions to be determined should cover agricultural areas situated to the north of the 62nd parallel and some adjacent areas south of that parallel affected by comparable climatic conditions rendering agricultural activity particularly difficult; whereas, when determining those regions, the Commission is to take account in particular of the low population density, the portion of agricultural land in the overall surface area, and the portion of utilized agricultural area given over to arable crops intended for human consumption;Whereas, where Finland is concerned, the abovementioned factors result in the list of administrative units in subregions C1, C2, C2 North, C3 and C4 laid down in this Decision, which are north of the 62nd parallel or adjacent to the latter, are affected by comparable climatic conditions rendering agricultural activity particularly difficult and have a population density lower than or equal to 10 inhabitants per square kilometer, a utilized agricultural areas (UAA) of less than 10 % of the total area of the municipality and a portion of the UAA devoted to arable crops intended for human consumption less than or equal to 20 %; whereas municipalities surounded by others within such areas should be entered on the list, even where they do not satisfy the same requirements;Whereas the northern region thus determined represents 1 417 000 hectares (ha) accounting for 55,5 % of the total UAA of Finland;Whereas, in accordance with Article 142 (3) of the Act of Accession, it is for the Commission to define the reference period in relation to which the development of agricultural production and the level of overall support should be considered; whereas, using the national statistics available as a basis, that reference period should cover 1991, 1992 and 1993 as regards agricultural production, with the exception of cow's milk and beef and veal, for which 1992 provides the best basis for fixing the milk quota and the reference herd for Finland, and horticulture, for which 1993 is the year covered by the most reliable statistics; whereas however, 1993 (when prices had not yet been affected by accession) should be used for assessing the level of overall support, where the difference in the price level of support existing between Finland and the Community must be taken into account;Whereas production figures and support per product in the abovementioned years should be stated;Whereas on 26 October 1994 Finland presented the aid scheme contemplated to the Commission; whereas it subsequently forwarded additional information and the final version of the aid scheme contemplated on 20 January 1995; whereas the scheme provides for aids applicable to agriculture generally in the regions in question and related to the traditional production model on each holding; whereas it also provides for specific aid payable to the Scolt Lapps, for the reindeer industry and the natural economy of those regions;Whereas the measures provided for may be authorized as they meet the conditions laid down in Article 142 (3) of the Act; whereas those measures take account of the compensatory allowance, the agrienvironmental aid laid down for the northern regions and the aid provided for under the common organizations of the markets (COM) at a level which should be stated for the sake of transparency; whereas they also take account of the transitional aid granted in accordance with Articles 138, 139 and 140 of the Act of Accession; whereas they are not likely to lead to any increase in overall support or, where they are accompanied by the necessary measures, to any increase in production as compared with the reference period referred to above; whereas, as regards the latter point, a reduction in the aid in the following year in proportion to the overrun in production during the reference period provides a suitable instrument;Whereas, with regard to the latter, with the exception of cow's milk, where any increase in production is controlled by the quota system provided for under the COM, the aid is not granted on the basis of the quantities produced but on the basis of production factors (livestock units (LU) or ha) within regional limits laid down by this Decision; whereas, in the case of heifers for slaughter, which fall outside the milk production network, the aid is also granted by head;Whereas the transport aid provided for in this aid scheme may be authorized under the third subparagraph of Article 142 (3); whereas where authorization is granted for any transport aid under a national regional aid scheme, it should be ensured that compensation is not provided twice under the various aid schemes for the same activity;Whereas those aids meet the objectives set out in the third subparagraph of Article 142 (3) of the Act of Accession since they are intended to maintain traditional methods of primary production and processing particularly suited to the climatic conditions of the regions concerned, to improve the structures for the production, marketing and processing of agricultural products, to facilitate the disposal of the said products and to ensure that the environment is protected and the countryside preserved;Whereas, on that basis, the aid measures in question may be authorized provided, however, they comply with the limits laid down for certain products under the COM;Whereas the aid scheme proposed provides for aid for horticultural products in the northern regions; whereas aid is also granted for the storage of such products, which is considered in such cases a measure to facilitate the disposal of the products in accordance with the third indent of the third subparagraph of Article 142 (3) of the Act;Whereas the Commission must be kept informed of the actual trend in market prices in Finland for the horticultural products covered by this Decision in order to verify compliance with the conditions laid down in Article 142 of the Act;Whereas the aid laid down for the breeding, processing and marketing of reindeer is in acordance with the last paragraph of Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 827/68,. TITLE IDETERMINATION OF REGIONS AND OF REFERENCE PERIOD The northern region of Finland shall comprise the local administrative units and the municipal units (kunta) listed under the relevant subregions in Annex I hereto. 1. The reference period provided for in Article 142 (3) of the Act of Accession shall be as follows:(a) as regards production:- 1992 for cow's milk and for cattle,- 1993 for horticulture,- the average for 1991, 1992 and 1993 for other products;(b) as regards the level of overall support, 1993.2. Production and overall support for those years per product shall be as shown in Annex II.TITLE IIAUTHORIZED AID 1. The aid set out in Annex III shall be authorized from 1 January 1995.The following shall be as shown in the relevant Annex:- in Annex III, the amounts granted by subregion, production factor (ha, LU or head) or quantities produced, and the overall amount laid down,- in Annex IV, the maximum number of hectares or of animals covered by the aid,- in Annex V, the conversion rates into LU for the various types of livestock.The aid:- shall be authorized taking account of the Community aid as set out in Annex VI and the aid authorized pursuant to Articles 138, 139 and 140 of the Act of Accession,- with the exception of aid for cow's milk, may in no case be granted on the basis of the quantity produced.2. The aid provided for in paragraph 1 shall be limited as follows:(a) arable land: to the average number of hectares in the region which were sown in the period 1989 to 1991 to arable crops or, as the case may be, left fallow in accordance with a publicly funded compensatory payment scheme pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 (1);(b) sugarbeet: to the quantity of beet covered by contracts between producers in the regions referred to in Article 1 and between sugar-producing undertakings within the (A and B) quotas allocated to the latter pursuant to Article 24 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1785/81 (2);(c) cow's milk: to the reference quantity allocated pursuant to Articles 3 (2) and 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3590/92 (3);(d) suckler cows: to the individual ceilings allocated to each producer pursuant to Article 4d (1a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 (4);(e) male bovine animals: to 90 head per holding and per age bracket pursuant to Article 4b (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68;(f) sheep and goats: to the individual limits allocated to producers pursuant to Article 5e of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 (5).In addition, as regards the products referred to in (d) and (e), the stocking density provided for in Article 4g of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 shall be complied with. 1. Finland shall:(a) as part of the information provided pursuant to Article 143 (2) of the Act of Accession, forward to the Commission each year before 1 April and for the first time before 1 April 1996 information on the effects of the aid granted and in particular on the trend in production and in means of production qualifying for the aid and the trend in the economy of the regions concerned;(b) take all steps necessary to apply this Decision and suitable control measures vis-Ă -vis recipients;(c) in the event of an overrun in the quantities laid down in Annex 2, reduce aid granted for the products concerned in the following year in proportion to the overrun in the subregions where the overrun has been recorded. As regards field-scale crop production, that reduction shall only apply if the overrun is more than 10 % on average over two consecutive years;(d) for 1995, provide the Commission with information every four months on the producer prices recorded on the internal market for fruit and vegetables.2. If, on the basis of the information provided pursuant to paragraph 1 (d) any increase is noted in overall support as compared with that in the reference period provided for in Article 2, this Decision shall be reviewed. This Decision shall be without prejudice to:- the rights of the Finnish authorities to lay down, in accordance with the amounts and other factors provided for in this Decision, the conditions for granting aid to the various categories of recipients,- the rights of the Commission to review this Decision, in particular on the basis of the trend in the value of the national currency, the determination of the Finnish quota for potato starch or the change in the rate of aid authorized following any adjustment to aid authorized pursuant to Articles 138 and 140 of the Act of Accession or to the Community aid shown in Annex VI.In the latter case, any correction to the authorized aid in the northern regions shall apply only from the year following that in which the adjustment takes effect. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Finland.. Done at Brussels, 4 May 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the CommissionANNEX ILIST PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 1>TABLE>ANNEX IIAs referred to in Article 2 (2)Per product>TABLE>ANNEX IIIIII.1. As referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1) for 1995>TABLE>III.2. As referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1) for 1996 >TABLE>III.3. As referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1) for 1997 >TABLE>III.4. As referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1) for 1998 >TABLE>III.5. As referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1) for 1999 >TABLE>III.6. As referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1), as from the year 2000 >TABLE>ANNEX IVAs referred to in the second indent of the second subparagraph of Article 3 (1)Quantities expressed in production factors>TABLE>ANNEX VAs referred to in the third indent of Article 3 (1)Coefficients for conversion into LU>TABLE>ANNEX VIAs referred to in the first indent of the third subparagraph of Article 3 (1)Community aid1. Animal products>TABLE>>TABLE><(BLK0)NOTES> (1) Aid for pasturage (cows, male bovine animals, other bovine animals, suckler cows).(2) With premium for extensification.(3) Costs not deducted.(4) 90 % eligible according to Finnish authorities.(5) Finnish horses.(6) Not including aid for set-aside.(7) Costs not deducted.(8) Taking account of the restrictions on farmers for allocation of aid.(9) Wheat is not eligible if the yield is higher than 2,5 t/ha.(10) To be considered in the framework of the agri-environmental programme. +",Finland;Republic of Finland;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;regulation of agricultural production;agricultural region;agricultural area;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,21 +42815,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 868/2013 of 4 September 2013 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Garbanzo de Escacena (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 repealed and replaced Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (2).(2) Pursuant to Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Spain’s application to register the name ‘Garbanzo de Escacena’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (3).(3) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Garbanzo de Escacena’ should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 September 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(3)  OJ C 300, 5.10.2012, p. 19.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedSPAINGarbanzo de Escacena (PGI) +",leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +1670,"81/571/EEC: Commission Decision of 6 July 1981 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Ortho cytofluorograf, system 50' may be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 6 January 1981, the United Kingdom has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as ""Ortho cytofluorograf, system 50"", to be used for research into the microbial structure and in particular for measuring light scatter and fluorescence from particles, should be considered to be a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 28 April 1981 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is an analysis system ; whereas its objective technical characteristics such as the very high resolution-power and the use to which it is put make it specially suited to scientific research ; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for scientific activities ; whereas it must therefore be considered to be a scientific apparatus;Whereas, on the basis of information received from Member States, apparatus of equivalent scientific value capable of use for the same purpose is not currently manufactured in the Community ; whereas, therefore, duty-free admission of this apparatus is justified,. The apparatus described as ""Ortho cytofluorograf, system 50"" which is the subject of an application by the United Kingdom of 6 January 1981 may be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 July 1981.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission (1) OJ No L 184, 15.7.1975, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 134, 31.5.1979, p. 1. (3) OJ No L 318, 13.12.1979, p. 32. +",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;biology;bacteriology;embryology;microbiology,21 +33616,"2007/625/EC: Commission Decision of 27 September 2007 amending Decision 2006/802/EC to prolong the application of the plans for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs and the emergency vaccination of those pigs and of pigs in holdings against that disease in Romania (notified under document number C(2007) 4458). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 16(1), the second subparagraph of Article 19(3) and the fourth subparagraph of Article 20(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2006/802/EC of 23 November 2006 approving the plans for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs and the emergency vaccination of those pigs and of pigs in holdings against that disease in Romania (2) was adopted as one of a number of measures to combat classical swine fever.(2) The Romanian authorities have informed the Commission about the evolution of the disease in Romania.(3) Given the epidemiological situation in Romania it is appropriate to prolong the application of the approved eradication and emergency vaccination plans.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Article 8 of Decision 2006/802/EC is replaced by the following:‘Article 8ApplicabilityThis Decision shall apply until 31 December 2007.’ This Decision is addressed to Romania.. Done at Brussels, 27 September 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/104/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 352).(2)  OJ L 329, 25.11.2006, p. 34. Decision as amended by Decision 2007/522/EC (OJ L 193, 25.7.2007, p. 23). +",veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;Romania;vaccination;wild mammal;elephant;fox;wild boar;livestock farming;animal husbandry;stockrearing,21 +27073,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2207/2003 of 17 December 2003 amending Regulation (EC) No 1901/2000, by simplifying the concept of net mass. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3330/91 of 7 November 1991 on the statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States(1), and in particular Article 23(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) The quantity of goods is a reliable and stable item of information which is necessary for comparisons on international trade.(2) The units of quantity are used for checking the reliability of the data collected and for calculating indices.(3) Pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1901/2000(2), laying down certain provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3330/91, of the units of quantity, net mass, in kilograms, is the main indicator and should in principle be mentioned for every type of goods; however, for certain products, it is not the most appropriate unit of measurement; the party responsible for providing information should therefore be exempted from indicating net mass in such cases.(4) Regulation (EC) No 1901/2000 has drawn up a list of products for which the parties responsible for providing information are exempted from indicating net mass; that list must be adapted to take account of the changes deriving from the annual update of the Combined Nomenclature.(5) For the sake of clarity, adaptations of this type should henceforth be implemented in each case by means of a regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1901/2000.(6) Regulation (EC) No 1901/2000 must therefore be amended.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are consonant with the opinion of the Committee on Statistics relating to the Trading of Goods between Member States,. Regulation (EC) No 1901/2000 shall be amended as follows:1. In Article 23(a), the sentence ""In order to inform the party responsible for providing the information about possible updates of the Annex, resulting from the annual changes in the Combined Nomenclature, an explanatory note will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (C series)"" shall be deleted.2. Annex II shall be replaced by the text appearing in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 2003.For the CommissionPedro Solbes MiraMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 316, 16.11.1991, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1624/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 187, 26.7.2000, p. 1).(2) OJ L 228, 8.9.2000, p. 28. Regulation as last amended by the Act of Accession of 2003.ANNEX""ANNEX IIList of subheadings of the Combined Nomenclature referred to in Article 23(a)0105 11 110105 11 190105 11 910105 11 990105 12 000105 19 200105 19 900407 00 112202 10 002202 90 102202 90 912202 90 952202 90 992203 00 012203 00 092203 00 102204 10 112204 10 192204 10 912204 10 992204 21 102204 21 112204 21 122204 21 132204 21 172204 21 182204 21 192204 21 222204 21 242204 21 262204 21 272204 21 282204 21 322204 21 342204 21 362204 21 372204 21 382204 21 422204 21 432204 21 442204 21 462204 21 472204 21 482204 21 622204 21 662204 21 672204 21 682204 21 692204 21 712204 21 742204 21 762204 21 772204 21 782204 21 792204 21 802204 21 812204 21 822204 21 832204 21 842204 21 872204 21 882204 21 892204 21 912204 21 922204 21 932204 21 942204 21 952204 21 962204 21 972204 21 982204 21 992204 29 102204 29 122204 29 132204 29 172204 29 182204 29 422204 29 432204 29 442204 29 462204 29 472204 29 482204 29 582204 29 622204 29 642204 29 652204 29 712204 29 722204 29 752204 29 812204 29 822204 29 832204 29 842204 29 872204 29 882204 29 892204 29 912204 29 922204 29 932204 29 942204 29 952204 29 962204 29 972204 29 982204 29 992205 10 102205 10 902205 90 102205 90 902206 00 102206 00 312206 00 392206 00 512206 00 592206 00 812207 10 002207 20 002209 00 992716 00 003702 51 003702 53 003702 54 103702 54 905701 10 105701 10 915701 10 935701 10 995701 90 105701 90 905702 20 005702 31 005702 32 005702 39 105702 39 905702 41 005702 42 005702 49 105702 49 905702 51 005702 52 005702 59 005702 91 005702 92 005702 99 005703 10 005703 20 115703 20 195703 20 915703 20 995703 30 115703 30 195703 30 515703 30 595703 30 915703 30 995703 90 005704 10 005704 90 005705 00 105705 00 305705 00 906101 10 106101 10 906101 20 106101 20 906101 30 106101 30 906101 90 106101 90 906102 10 106102 10 906102 20 106102 20 906102 30 106102 30 906102 90 106102 90 906103 11 006103 12 006103 19 006103 21 006103 22 006103 23 006103 29 006103 31 006103 32 006103 33 006103 39 006103 41 106103 41 906103 42 106103 42 906103 43 106103 43 906103 49 106103 49 916103 49 996104 11 006104 12 006104 13 006104 19 006104 21 006104 22 006104 23 006104 29 006104 31 006104 32 006104 33 006104 39 006104 41 006104 42 006104 43 006104 44 006104 49 006104 51 006104 52 006104 53 006104 59 006104 61 106104 61 906104 62 106104 62 906104 63 106104 63 906104 69 106104 69 916104 69 996105 10 006105 20 106105 20 906105 90 106105 90 906106 10 006106 20 006106 90 106106 90 306106 90 506106 90 906107 11 006107 12 006107 19 006107 21 006107 22 006107 29 006107 91 106107 91 906107 92 006107 99 006108 11 006108 19 006108 21 006108 22 006108 29 006108 31 106108 31 906108 32 116108 32 196108 32 906108 39 006108 91 106108 91 906108 92 006108 99 106108 99 906109 10 006109 90 106109 90 306109 90 906110 11 106110 11 306110 11 906110 12 106110 12 906110 19 106110 19 906110 20 106110 20 916110 20 996110 30 106110 30 916110 30 996110 90 106110 90 906112 11 006112 12 006112 19 006112 31 106112 31 906112 39 106112 39 906112 41 106112 41 906112 49 106112 49 906115 11 006115 12 006115 19 006210 20 006210 30 006211 11 006211 12 006211 20 006211 32 316211 32 416211 32 426211 33 316211 33 416211 33 426211 42 316211 42 416211 42 426211 43 316211 43 416211 43 426212 10 106212 10 906212 20 006212 30 006401 10 106401 10 906401 91 006401 92 106401 92 906401 99 006402 12 106402 12 906402 19 006402 20 006402 30 006402 91 006402 99 106402 99 316402 99 396402 99 506402 99 916402 99 936402 99 966402 99 986403 12 006403 19 006403 20 006403 30 006403 40 006403 51 116403 51 156403 51 196403 51 916403 51 956403 51 996403 59 116403 59 316403 59 356403 59 396403 59 506403 59 916403 59 956403 59 996403 91 116403 91 136403 91 166403 91 186403 91 916403 91 936403 91 966403 91 986403 99 116403 99 316403 99 336403 99 366403 99 386403 99 506403 99 916403 99 936403 99 966403 99 986404 11 006404 19 106404 19 906404 20 106404 20 906405 10 006405 20 106405 20 916405 20 996405 90 106405 90 907101 10 007101 21 007101 22 007103 91 007103 99 007104 10 007104 20 007104 90 007105 10 007105 90 007106 10 007106 91 107106 91 907106 92 207106 92 807108 11 007108 12 007108 13 107108 13 807108 20 007110 11 007110 19 107110 19 807110 21 007110 29 007110 31 007110 39 007110 41 007110 49 007116 10 007116 20 117116 20 197116 20 908504 10 108504 10 918504 10 998504 21 008504 22 108504 22 908504 23 008504 31 108504 31 318504 31 398504 31 908504 32 108504 32 308504 32 908504 33 108504 33 908504 34 008504 40 108504 40 208504 40 508504 40 938504 50 108518 21 908518 22 908518 29 208518 29 808539 10 108539 10 908539 21 308539 21 928539 21 988539 22 108539 29 308539 29 928539 29 988539 31 108539 31 908539 32 108539 32 508539 32 908539 39 008539 41 008539 49 108539 49 308540 11 118540 11 138540 11 158540 11 198540 11 918540 11 998540 12 008540 20 108540 20 808540 40 008540 50 008540 71 008540 72 008540 79 008540 81 008540 89 008542 21 018542 21 058542 21 118542 21 138542 21 158542 21 178542 21 208542 21 258542 21 318542 21 338542 21 358542 21 378542 21 398542 21 458542 21 508542 21 698542 21 718542 21 738542 21 818542 21 838542 21 858542 21 998542 29 108542 29 208542 29 908903 91 108903 91 928903 91 998903 92 108903 92 918903 92 998903 99 108903 99 918903 99 999001 30 009001 40 209001 40 419001 40 499001 40 809001 50 209001 50 419001 50 499001 50 809003 11 009003 19 109003 19 309003 19 909006 53 109006 53 909202 10 109202 10 909202 90 309202 90 809204 10 009204 20 009205 10 009207 90 10"" +",weight and size;maximum weight;per axle weight;total authorised weight;total laden weight;towing weight;statistics;statistical abstract;statistical analysis;statistical data;statistical information;statistical monitoring;statistical source;statistical survey;statistical table;carriage of goods;goods traffic;haulage of goods;Combined Nomenclature;CN;trading operation,21 +43231,"2014/109/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 4 February 2014 repealing Decision 2000/745/EC accepting undertakings offered in connection with the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy proceedings concerning imports of certain polyethylene terephthalate (PET) originating, inter alia, in India. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 597/2009 of 11 June 2009 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (the ‘basic anti-subsidy Regulation’), and in particular Articles 13 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A.   EXISTING MEASURES(1) Countervailing measures on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (‘PET’) originating in India have been in force since 2000 (2). These measures have been last maintained by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 461/2013 (3), following an expiry review.(2) Anti-dumping measures on imports of PET originating in India have been in force since 2000 (4). These measures have been last maintained by Council Regulation (EC) No 192/2007 (5), following an expiry review. On 24 February 2012 the Commission initiated a subsequent expiry review. By Implementing Decision 2013/226/EU (6), the Council rejected the Commission’s proposal for a Council implementing regulation maintaining the anti-dumping duty on imports of PET originating in, inter alia, India and, thus, the anti-dumping measures expired.(3) In 2000, by Decision 2000/745/EC (7) the Commission accepted price undertakings (‘the undertakings’), offered in connection with both the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy proceedings from, inter alia, the Indian companies: Pearl Engineering Polymers Limited (‘Pearl’) and Reliance Industries Limited (‘Reliance’). In 2005, by Decision 2005/697/EC (8) amending Decision 2000/745/EC, the Commission accepted an undertaking from the Indian company South ASEAN Petrochem Limited which as a result of a merger changed its name to Dhunseri Petrochem & Tea Limited (‘Dhunseri’) (9).B.   CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES DURING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNDERTAKINGS(4) A change in the circumstances during the implementation of the undertakings may justify a decision of the Commission to exercise its power to withdraw the acceptance of the undertakings, as set out in Article 13(9) of the basic anti-subsidy Regulation.(5) The repeal of the anti-dumping measures and the maintenance of countervailing duties constitute a change in the circumstances under which the undertakings were accepted. The undertakings were accepted in the presence of both anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures. The core element of the undertakings, the Minimum Import Price (‘MIP’), reflects both the dumping and subsidy element. Currently, there is no dumping element. Therefore, the MIP is not at the appropriate level.C.   BREACHES OF THE UNDERTAKING(6) In addition, one of the Indian companies, Pearl, did not respect its reporting obligation vis-à-vis the Commission. The company failed to submit quarterly sales reports. The Commission is thus unable to effectively monitor the undertaking.(7) The provisions of the undertaking stipulate that failure to submit reports constitutes a breach of the undertaking. A recent ruling of the Court of Justice (10) also confirmed that reporting obligations must be regarded as primary obligations for the proper functioning of an undertaking.(8) The acceptance of Pearl’s undertaking has to be withdrawn also on this basis.D.   WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS(9) The three companies were granted the opportunity to be heard and make written submissions. Two Indian companies and the Committee of PET Manufacturers in Europe (CPME), representing the Union industry, commented.1.   Changed circumstances as a ground for withdrawing the acceptance of an undertaking(10) One company claimed that the proposal to withdraw the acceptance of the undertaking lacked a legal basis. That party claimed that Article 13(9) of the basic anti-subsidy Regulation did not explicitly mention ‘changed circumstances’ and linked any possibility to withdraw the acceptance of the undertaking with instances of breach. This argument had to be rejected. Article 13(9) of the basic anti-subsidy Regulation indeed does not explicitly mention ‘change in circumstances’. However, it clearly does not limit the instances in which the Commission may withdraw the acceptance of an undertaking to instances of breach. It states that ‘[i]n case of breach or withdrawal of undertakings by any party to the undertaking, or in case of withdrawal of acceptance of the undertaking by the Commission [emphasis added], the acceptance of the undertaking shall, after consultation, be withdrawn…’. It therefore singles out the withdrawal of acceptance of an undertaking as a stand-alone basis for withdrawal.(11) In fact, the Commission’s discretionary powers to accept or reject an undertaking offer have to be mirrored by the power to withdraw the acceptance of an undertaking, should the circumstances on the basis of which the undertaking offers were accepted change. According to the case-law of the Court, ‘it is for the institutions, in the exercise of their discretionary power, to determine whether […] undertakings are acceptable.’ (11). That discretionary power is in general wide in the sphere of measures to protect trade, because the Union Courts recognize that in that sphere, the Institutions have to examine complex economic, political and legal situations. More specifically, the Court held that the Commission, ‘when exercising the powers assigned to it in [the basic Regulation], has a very wide discretion to decide, in terms of the interests of the Community, any measures needed to deal with the situation which it has established.’ (12). Hence, the Commission, when accepting, rejecting or withdrawing an undertaking, enjoys the discretion necessary in order to be able to implement trade measures in the Union interest.(12) The Commission therefore rejects the argument that a change in circumstances, as compared to those which prevailed at the time of the acceptance of the undertaking, cannot serve as a ground for withdrawal of that acceptance.2.   Consistency of the withdrawal with previous legal acts concerning the same proceeding(13) One company claimed that Commission Decision 2013/223/EU (13) reconfirmed the acceptance of its undertaking. A related argument was that Article 2(2) of the Implementing Regulation (EU) No 461/2013 imposing a definitive countervailing duty constituted another recognition that the undertaking could remain in force after the expiry of the anti-dumping duties. Both arguments are misguided. By Decision 2013/223/EU, the Commission withdrew the acceptance of the undertakings of one Indonesian and one Indian company that violated their reporting obligations. A withdrawal for one company does not in any way preclude a subsequent decision of the Commission to withdraw acceptance of other undertakings should such action be warranted in light of circumstances of a particular case.(14) Consequently, Implementing Regulation (EU) No 461/2013, published on 23 May 2013 reflected the amendment of Decision 2000/745/EC due to the adoption of Decision 2013/223/EU (withdrawal for one Indonesian and one Indian company). Implementing Regulation (EU) No 461/2013 imposing a definitive countervailing duty was published on the same day as Implementing Decision 2013/226/EU by which the Council repealed the anti-dumping duty. The consequences of the latter decision could only be assessed by the Commission after its adoption.(15) The arguments of the party had to be thus rejected.3.   Mathematical adaptation of the MIP(16) One company requested that the Commission should deduct from the MIP an amount corresponding to the fixed anti-dumping duty and thereby bring the MIP in compliance with the underlying measure — countervailing duty. Such an operation could not be performed. First and foremost, under the terms of the undertaking any revision of the scope and the minimum prices is only possible through an interim review in accordance with Article 19 of the basic anti-subsidy Regulation. Secondly, the company requested a mere deduction from the current MIP of amounts corresponding to the amount of the fixed anti-dumping duty. In the current undertaking the MIP and the indexation mechanism are based either on the non-injurious price established for the Union market (target price) or on the normal value (depending on the company in question) as determined in 1999. In the latter case, since the anti-dumping duty expired the whole basis for the MIP is non-existent. Had the undertaking been assessed only with regard to the countervailing duty, the export price (increased by the amount of the fixed countervailing duty) could have become a benchmark for the MIP. In order to establish an appropriate MIP, the Commission would have to first identify export price that would serve as a benchmark. No such benchmark can be easily identified in the present case, not least because measures have been in force for a long time. Further, the indexation mechanism currently in place that relates to the non-injurious price (target price) or the normal value cannot be simply transposed to the export price. Any simple mathematical adaptation would have required that all elements necessary to calculate the MIP are easily identifiable and undisputable. Only then the Commission can guarantee the equivalence of the undertaking to the measure in force. This condition is not fulfilled in the present case. A simple mathematical operation as suggested by the applicant is therefore impossible.(17) The Commission has to act timely with regard to the undertaking in force in order to follow the decision of the Council to repeal the anti-dumping duties in force. Therefore, any further delay has to be avoided. The withdrawal of the acceptance of the undertaking does not prejudice any possible future decision, should a company wish to submit an undertaking offer.(18) Following the second disclosure of the Commission’s findings, one party reiterated that the minimum import price should be decreased by a simple mathematical operation. It contested the Commission’s reasoning in that regard as ‘misplaced and lacking any basis’. However, that position has not been substantiated any further and thus has to be rejected. In any case, the claim has been address in recital 16 above.(19) Consequently, the claim to mathematically adjust the MIP had to be rejected.4.   Pending case T-422/13(20) One company claimed that undertakings should remain in force pending the decision of the General Court in case T-422/13 CPME and Others v Council. According to that company, should the Union industry be successful in their challenge of Council Implementing Decision 2013/226/EU repealing the anti-dumping duties, the Commission would be under obligation to reinstate the undertaking. This argument is misguided. The Commission has to assess the current situation and act timely in order to follow the decision of the Council to repeal the anti-dumping measures. An anticipation of a possible outcome of a court case cannot guide Commission’s decisions in that regard. In view of this fact, the decision concerning the undertakings in force has to be taken in a timely manner.5.   Breaches of the undertaking(21) One company claimed that breach of reporting obligations by one company should not have any consequences upon other companies. It is hereby confirmed that only the company Pearl was found in breach of its reporting obligations.6.   Possible review and undertakings(22) Two Indian companies claimed that undertakings should remain in force pending the results of a possible interim review of the MIP. The Commission notes that because the anti-dumping duty expired the basis for the MIP has become non-existent (see recital 16 above). A decision to address the effects of this change has to be taken in a timely manner. In parallel, a company can request a review of the measure in place and in that context offer a new undertaking concerning only the anti-subsidy measures in force.(23) Following the second disclosure of the Commission’s findings, one party reiterated that the Commission should have initiated an ex-officio interim review while the undertaking should remain in force pending the outcome of such review.(24) The Commission notes first and foremost that the initiation of an anti-subsidy review investigation lies within its discretionary powers. However, in this particular case a review investigation is linked to the wish of an exporter to offer a new undertaking. Thus, the Commission has no reason to initiate a review without a new undertaking offer from the exporter concerned, in line with Article 13 of the basic Regulation.(25) Further, as an equivalent form of measures, an undertaking has to correspond to the underlying measure imposed by the Council. This is no longer the case and thus has led the Commission to propose to withdraw the undertaking in force.(26) Parties can indeed request an interim review based on the provisions of the basic anti-subsidy regulation and any possible new undertaking offer would be considered in the framework of any such review.7.   Anti-subsidy duty as a barrier to imports(27) Following the second disclosure of the Commission’s findings, one party claimed that the withdrawal of the acceptance of the undertaking ‘rather than reducing the level of protection in line with the expiry of the anti-dumping measures, (…) [would] make it impossible for users of PET to import’. The Commission notes in that regard that in the absence of an undertaking, the minimum import price ceases to be a benchmark for an exporter. The party did not substantiate why the countervailing duty would prevent Indian exporters from importing. In any case, the purpose of imposing measures and accepting an undertaking, if appropriate, is not about the possibility of users to import. The purpose is establishing a level of protection, as the party notes. The interests of users have been assessed under the Union interest for imposing measures together with the interests of all other parties concerned. It has been concluded that the imposition of measures is not against the Union interest. The argument had to be therefore rejected.8.   Conclusion on submissions by parties(28) None of the arguments raised by interested parties was such as to alter the Commission’s proposal to withdraw the acceptance of the undertaking.E.   REPEAL OF DECISION 2000/745/EC(29) In view of the above, the acceptance of the undertakings should be withdrawn and Decision 2000/745/EC should be repealed. Accordingly, the definitive countervailing duties imposed by Article 1(2) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 461/2013 should apply to imports of PET produced by the companies Dhunseri, Reliance and Pearl (TARIC additional code A585 for Dhunseri, TARIC additional code A181 for Reliance and TARIC additional code A182 for Pearl.),. Decision 2000/745/EC is repealed. This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 4 February 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 188, 18.7.2009, p. 93.(2)  OJ L 301, 30.11.2000, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 137, 23.5.2013, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 301, 30.11.2000, p. 21.(5)  OJ L 59, 27.2.2007, p. 1.(6)  OJ L 136, 23.5.2013, p. 12.(7)  OJ L 301, 30.11.2000, p. 88.(8)  OJ L 266, 11.10.2005, p. 62.(9)  OJ C 335, 11.12.2010, p. 7.(10)  Judgment of the Court of 22 November 2012 in case C-522/10 P Usha Martin Ltd v Council of the European Union and European Commission, not yet reported.(11)  Case 256/84 Koyo Seiko v Council [1987] ECR 1912, paragraph 26; Case 255/84 Nachi Fujikoshi v Council [1987] ECR 1884, paragraph 42; Case 240/84 Toyo v Council [1987] ECR 1849, paragraph 34.(12)  Case 191/82 Fediol v Commission [1983] ECR 2913, paragraph 26; see also Case T-162/94 NMB France and Others v Commission [1996] ECR II-427, paragraph 72; Case T-97/95 Sinochem v Council [1998] ECR II-85, paragraph 51; and Case T-118/96 Thai Bicycle v Council [1998] ECR II-2991, paragraph 32.(13)  OJ L 135, 22.5.2013, p. 19. +",India;Republic of India;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;plastics;PVC;plastic;polyester;polyethylene;polypropylene;polyurethane;polyurethane foam;polyvinyl chloride;anti-subsidy proceeding;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import (EU);Community import,21 +27268,"2004/147/EC: Commission Decision of 12 February 2004 on financial aid from the Community for the operation of certain Community reference laboratories in the field of animal health and live animals in 2004 (notified under document number C(2004) 343). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003(2), and in particular Article 28(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Community financial aid should be granted to the Community reference laboratories designated by the Community to assist them in carrying out the functions and duties laid down in the following Directives and Decisions:- Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever(3),- Council Directive 92/66/EEC of 14 July 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of Newcastle disease(4),- Council Directive 92/40/EEC of 19 May 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of avian influenza(5),- Council Directive 92/119/EEC of 17 December 1992 introducing general Community measures for the control of certain animals diseases and specific measures relating swine vesicular disease(6),- Council Directive 93/53/EEC of 24 June 1993 introducing minimum Community measures for the control of certain fish diseases(7),- Council Directive 95/70/EC of 22 December 1995 introducing minimum Community measures for the control of certain diseases affecting bivalve molluscs(8),- Council Directive 92/35/EEC of 29 April 1992 laying down control rules and measures to combat African horse sickness(9),- Council Directive 2000/75/EC of 20 November 2000 laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue(10),- Council Decision 2000/258/EC of 20 March 2000 designating a specific institute responsible for establishing the criteria necessary for standardising the serological tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines(11),- Council Directive 2002/60/EC of 27 June 2002 laying down specific provisions for the control of African swine fever and amending Directive 92/119/EEC as regards Teschen disease and African swine fever(12),- Council Decision 96/463/EC of 23 July 1996 designating the reference body responsible for collaborating in rendering uniform the testing methods and the assessment of the results for pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species(13).(2) The financial contribution from the Community should be granted provided that the actions planned are efficiently carried out and that the authorities supply all the necessary information within the time limits laid down.(3) For budgetary reasons, Community assistance should be granted for a period of one year.(4) Additional financial assistance for the organisation of a yearly workshop in the area of responsibility of the Community reference laboratories should be granted during the same period in one case.(5) The work programmes and corresponding budget estimates submitted by the Community reference laboratories for 2004 have been assessed by the Commission.(6) Pursuant to Article 3(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999(14), veterinary and plant health measures undertaken in accordance with Community rules shall be financed under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund; for financial control purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 apply.(7) Commission Regulation (EC) No 156/2004(15) establishes the eligible expenditures of the Community reference laboratories receiving financial assistance pursuant to Article 28 of Decision 90/424/EEC and the procedures for the submission of expenditures and audits.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. For classical swine fever, the Community grants financial assistance to Germany for the functions and duties referred to in Annex IV to Directive 2001/89/EC, to be carried out by the Institut für Virologie der Tierärztlichen Hochschule, Hanover, Germany.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 210000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2004.The Community's financial assistance for organisation of a technical workshop on classical swine fever diagnostic techniques shall amount to a maximum of EUR 30000. For Newcastle disease, the Community grants financial assistance to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties referred to in Annex V to Directive 92/66/EEC, to be carried out by the Central Veterinary Laboratory, Addlestone, United Kingdom.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 65000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2004. For avian influenza, the Community grants financial assistance to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties referred to in Annex V to Directive 92/40/EEC, to be carried out by the Central Veterinary Laboratory, Addlestone, United Kingdom.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 135000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2004. For swine vesicular disease, the Community grants financial assistance to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties referred to in Annex III to Directive 92/119/EEC to be carried out by the Pirbright Laboratory, United Kingdom.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 95000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2004. For fish diseases, the Community grants financial assistance to Denmark for the functions and duties referred to in Annex C to Directive 93/53/EEC, to be carried out by the Danish Veterinary Institute, Aarhus, Denmark.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 140000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2004. For diseases of bivalve molluscs, the Community grants financial assistance to France for the functions and duties referred to in Annex B to Directive 95/70/EC, to be carried out by the Ifremer, La Tremblade, France.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 90000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2004. For African horse sickness, the Community grants financial assistance to Spain for the functions and duties referred to in Annex I to Directive 92/35/EEC, to be carried out by the Laboratorio de sanidad y producción animal, Algete, Spain.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 50000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2004. For bluetongue, the Community grants financial assistance to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties referred to in Annex II to Directive 2000/75/EC, to be carried out by the Pirbright Laboratory, United Kingdom.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 125000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2004. For rabies serology, the Community grants financial assistance to France for the functions and duties referred to in Annex II to Council Decision 2000/258/EC, to be carried out by the laboratory of the AFSSA, Nancy, France.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 150000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2004. 0For African swine fever, the Community grants financial assistance to Spain for the functions and duties referred to in Annex V to Directive 2002/60/EC, to be carried out by the Centro de investigación en sanidad animal, Valdeolmos, Madrid, Spain.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 105000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2004. 1For the assessment of the results of the methods of testing pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species, and the harmonisation of the various methods of testing, the Community grants financial assistance to Sweden for the functions and duties referred to in Annex II to Decision 96/463/EC to be carried out by the Interbull Centre, Uppsala, Sweden.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 65000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2004. 2This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Kingdom of Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 12 February 2004.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19.(2) OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1.(3) OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5.(4) OJ L 260, 5.9.1992, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003.(5) OJ L 167, 22.6.1992, p. 1 Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003.(6) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 69. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003.(7) OJ L 175, 19.7.1993, p. 23. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003.(8) OJ L 332, 30.12.1995, p. 33. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003.(9) OJ L 157, 10.6.1992, p. 19. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003.(10) OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 74.(11) OJ L 79, 30.3.2000, p. 40. Decision as amended by Commission Decision 2003/60/EC (OJ L 23, 28.1.2003, p. 30).(12) OJ L 192, 20.7.2002, p. 27.(13) OJ L 192, 2.8.1996, p. 19.(14) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103.(15) OJ L 27, 30.1.2004, p. 5. +",live animal;animal on the hoof;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;animal health;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,21 +28054,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 526/2004 of 22 March 2004 amending the specification for a name appearing in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 on the registration of geographical indications and designations of origin (Espárrago de Navarra). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 of 14 July 1992 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs(1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92, for the name Espárrago de Navarra, registered as a protected geographical indication by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 of 12 June 1996 on the registration of geographical indications and designations of origin under the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92(2), Spain has requested changes to the description and the geographical area.(2) Scrutiny of the request has shown that the amendments proposed are not minor.(3) According to Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92, the Article 6 procedure should accordingly be applied mutatis mutandis.(4) It is considered that the amendments proposed are consonant with Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92. Following their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union(3) the Commission has received no objection pursuant to Article 7 of that Regulation.(5) The amendments should therefore be registered and published in the Official Journal of the European Union,. The amendments in Annex I to this Regulation are hereby registered and are published as required by Article 6(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92.A summary of the main points of the specification is given in Annex II to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 March 2004.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 208, 24.7.1999, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).(2) OJ L 148, 21.6.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1660/2003 (OJ L 234, 20.9.2003, p. 10).(3) OJ C 110, 8.5.2003, p. 20 (Espárrago de Navarra).ANNEX ICouncil Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92AMENDMENT OF THE SPECIFICATION OF A PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (Article 9)1. Registered name: Espárrago de Navarra PGI.2. Amendments requestedSpecification headings>PIC FILE= ""L_2004085EN.000402.TIF"">3. AmendmentsDescriptionAdd the following approved varieties: Dariana, Grolim, Steline and Thielim.Delete the following approved varieties: Blanco del Pais, Cito and Darbonne 2, 3 and 4.Fields may include up to 20 % non-approved varieties.Geographical areaAdd the following localities in respect of the Autonomous Community of Aragon: Biota, Boquiñeni, Luceni, Remolinos, Sádaba, Sos del Rey Católico and Uncastillo.Add the following localities in respect of the Autonomous Community of Navarre: Améscoa Baja, Ansoáin, Aoiz-Agoitz, Aranguren, Belascoáin, Berrioplano, Burlada, Castillo-Nuevo, Ciriza, Cizur, Echarri, Echáuri-Etxauri, Egüés, Elorz, Ezcabarte, Ezprogui, Galar, Guesálaz, Huarte, Ibargoiti, Iza, Izagaondoa, Juslapeña, Lana, Leache, Leoz, Lezáun, Lizoáin, Lónguida, Monreal, Noáin, Olóriz, Olza, Orisoain, Pamplona-Iruña, Romanzado, Salinas de Oro, Tiebas-Muruarte de Reta, Unciti, Unzué, Urraúl Bajo, Urroz, Vidaurreta, Zabalza and Zizur.4. Date of receipt of the full application: ES/00098 - 14.11.2002ANNEX IISUMMARYCouncil Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92""ESPÁRRAGO DE NAVARRA""PDO ( ) PGI ( X)National application No: -1. Responsible department in the Member State:Name: Subdirección General de Sistemas de Calidad Diferenciada. Dirección General de Alimentación. Secretaría General de Agricultura y Alimentación del Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación de España.Address: Paseo Infanta Isabel, 1 - E-28071 MadridTelephone: (34-91) 347 53 94Fax: (34-91) 347 54 10E-mail: mvegaalv@mapya.es2. Applicant group:2.1. Name: Consejo Regulador de la Denominación Específica ""Espárrago de Navarra"" (Regulating body of the ""Espárrago de Navarra"" specific designation)2.2. Address: Avda. Serapio Huici, 22 - E-31610 VillavaTelephone: (34-94) 801 30 45Fax: (34-94) 801 30 462.3. Composition: Producer/processor (X) other ( )3. Type of product: Vegetables - Category 1.84. Specification:(Summary of requirements pursuant to Article 4(2))4.1. Name: ""Espárrago de Navarra"" (Navarre asparagus)4.2. Description:Tender, fresh shoots of Asparragus officinalis L, purplish, white or green, of the varieties ""Argenteuil"", ""Dariana"", ""Desto"", ""Cipres"", ""Grolim"", ""Juno"", ""Steline"" and ""Thielim"", for consumption when fresh or preserved, of set length, diameter and class.Fields may include up to 20 % non-approved varieties.4.3. Geographical area:In the central Ebro valley, the production area covers 263 municipalities in Navarre, Rioja and Aragon.4.4. Proof of origin:Plantations duly registered; processing in registered factories in the production area; labels and numbered designation labels issued by the regulating body.4.5. Method of production:Asparagus from registered plantations, harvested and transported to the factories by means that preserve the condition and freshness of the product; it is processed under conditions established by the regulating body.4.6. Link:The asparagus is grown in clay or open clay soils with slightly basic pH; the climate is continental with Mediterranean influence and the mean temperatures are 13 to 14 oC. Use of appropriate cultivation, harvesting and production techniques, which are inspected.4.7. Inspection body:Name: Consejo Regulador de la Denominación Específica Espárrago de NavarraAddress: Avda. Serapio Huici, 22E-31610 VillavaTelephone: (34-94) 801 30 45Fax: (34 94) 801 30 464.8. Labelling:Labels must be authorised by the regulating body. The words ""Denominación Específica Espárrago de Navarra"" must appear. Numbered labels certifying designation are issued by the regulating body.4.9. National requirements:Law 25/1970 of 2 December 1970. Order of 13 July 1993 approving the Espárrago de Navarra specific designation and its regulating body.EC No: ES/0098/94.01.24Date of receipt of the full application: 19.11.2003 +",location of production;location of agricultural production;Navarre;Autonomous Community of Navarre;Foral Community of Navarre;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;perennial vegetable;artichoke;asparagus;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;labelling,21 +922,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 4154/88 of 19 December 1988 amending Council Regulations (EEC) No 4182/87, (EEC) no 4183/87 and (EEC) No 1842/88 opening, allocating and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas for apricot pulp, prepared or preserved sardines and certain wines having a registered designation of origin originating in Morocco. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas under Regulations (EEC) No 4182/87 (1), (EEC) No 4183/87 (2) and (EEC) No 1842/88 (3) the Council opened Community tariff quotas at zero or reduced duty for the following products originating in Morocco:- apricot pulp falling within CN code ex 2008 50 91 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1988,- prepared or preserved sardines falling within CN codes ex 1604 13 10 and ex 1604 20 50 for the period 1 January to 31 December 1988,- certain wines having a registered designation of origin falling within CN codes ex 2204 21 25, ex 2204 21 29, ex 2204 21 35 and ex 2204 21 39 for the period 1 July 1988 to 30 June 1989.Whereas the Additional Protocol to the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco came into force on 1 October 1988 (4); whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 3189/88 of 14 October 1988 establishing the arrangements to be applied by Spain and Portugal in trade with Morocco (5) is applicable from 1 November 1988;Whereas the Regulations referred to above should therefore be amended to take account of both the reduction in the duty applicable to apricot pulp under the quota and the enlargement of the scope of these Regulations to include Spain and Portugal,. Council Regulation (EEC) No 4182/87 is hereby amended as follows:1. In Article 1 the phrase ´as constituted on 31 December 1985' is deleted.2. The duty of 11,9 % referred to in the fifth column of the table in Article 1 is reduced to 10,6 %.3. A second paragraph is added to Article 1 as follows:´The Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic shall be covered by the tariff quota in question as soon as Regulation (EEC) No 3189/88 comes into force. The customs duties applied by these Member States within the limits of the said tariff quota shall be calculated in accordance with the Regulation referred to above.' Article 2 Council Regulation (EEC) No 4183/87 is hereby amended as follows:1. In Article 1 the phrase ´as constituted on 31 December 1985' is deleted.2. A second paragraph is added to Article 1 as follows:´2. The Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic shall be covered by the tariff quota in question as soon as Regulation (EEC) No 3189/88 comes into force. The customs duties applied by these Member States within the limits of the said tariff quota shall be calculated in accordance with the Regulation referred to above.' 3. In Article 2 (4), ´in Denmark' is replaced by ´in the other Member States.' Article 3 Council Regulation (EEC) No 1842/88 is hereby amended as follows:1. In Article 1 (1), ´as formed on 31 December 1985' is replaced by ´excluding Portugal.' 2. A second subparagraph is added as follows:´The Kingdom of Spain shall be covered by the tariff quota in question as soon as Regulation (EEC) No 3189/88 comes into force. The customs duties applied by Spain within the limits of the said tariff quota shall be calculated in accordance with the Regulation referred to above.' 3. A fourth paragraph added to Article 2 as follows:´4. If an importer gives notification of imminent imports of the products concerned into the other Member States and applies to take advantage of the quota, the Member State concerned shall inform the Commission and draw an amount corresponding to its requirements to the extent that the available balance of the reserve so permits.' Article 4 This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. The provisions of Article 1 (2) shall be applicable from 1 October 1988.The provisions of Articles 1 (1) and (3), 2 and 3 shall be applicable from 1 November 1988.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1988.For the Council The President Th. PANGALOS (1) OJ No L 399, 31. 12. 1987, p. 26.(2) OJ No L 399, 31. 12. 1987, p. 29.(3) OJ No L 163, 30. 6. 1988, p. 3.(4) OJ No L 224, 13. 8. 1988, p. 18.(5) OJ No L 287, 20. 10. 1988, p. 1. +",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;preserved product;preserved food;tinned food;wine of superior quality;quality wine produced in a specific region;quality wines psr;qwpsr;wine of designated origin,21 +16969,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1568/97 of 24 July 1997 adopting autonomous and transitional measures for the preferential trade arrangements with Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Romania and Bulgaria in certain processed agricultural products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the 1994 Act of Accession,Whereas, pending adaptation of Protocol 3 to the Europe Agreements concluded with Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Romania and Bulgaria (1), Council Regulation (EC) No 339/97 of 17 February 1997 adapting autonomous and transitional measures for the preferential trade arrangements with Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Romania and Bulgaria in certain processed agricultural products (2) was adopted, which, until 30 June 1997 maintains the degree of preference granted, thus offsetting possible negative effects the implementation of the results of the Uruguay Round may have on exports of these countries to the Community;Whereas the negotiations with the countries concerned for the conclusion of protocols amending the Europe Agreements have been concluded; whereas each Protocol 3, as adapted, has been initialled or will be soon; whereas procedures for the formal adoption of 'interim` protocols covering solely the trade-related aspects of the amending protocols are underway; whereas the time schedule required for formal adoption does not enable the 'interim` protocols to enter into force on 1 July 1997; whereas it is therefore advisable to extend the concessions on an autonomous basis until 31 December 1997;Whereas, if the countries concerned are prepared to grant to the Community the concessions resulting from the negotiations for the adaptation of the Europe agreement by way of autonomous measures, the Community should equally implement the measures in favour of these countries as envisaged in each Protocol 3, as adapted,. 1. From 1 July 1997 to 31 December 1997, the basic amounts to be taken into account in the calculation of the reduced agricultural components and the reduced additional duties applicable at importation into the Community of goods originating in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Romania and Bulgaria and listed in Annex I shall be those mentioned in Annex II.2. From 1 July 1997 to 31 December 1997, the processed agricultural products originating in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Romania and Bulgaria and listed in Annex III shall be subject to the duties provided for in that Annex. The Commission may, in accordance with Article 16 of Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (3), suspend the autonomous application of the measures provided for in the draft Protocols 3 in favour of the countries referred to in Article 1 if these countries fail to apply reciprocal measures in favour of the Community. Following the entry into force of each new Protocol 3 with the countries referred to in Article 1, the measures provided for in this Regulation shall be replaced by the measures provided for in each new Protocol 3 with the country in question. 1. The quotas referred to in Annex I to this Regulation shall be administered by the Commission in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1460/96 of 25 July 1996 establishing the detailed rules for implementing the preferential trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products, as provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 (4).2. The volumes of the tariff quotas indicated in Annex I to this Regulation shall be reduced to take account of the volume of goods imported from 1 January to 30 June 1997 under the equivalent quotas set out in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 339/97. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 July 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. FISCHBACH(1) OJ No L 347, 31. 12. 1993, p. 1 (Hungary).OJ No L 348, 31. 12. 1993, p. 1 (Poland).OJ No L 360, 31. 12. 1994, p. 1 (Czech Republic).OJ No L 359, 31. 12. 1994, p. 1 (Slovak Republic).OJ No L 357, 31. 12. 1994, p. 1 (Romania).OJ No L 358, 31. 12. 1994, p. 1 (Bulgaria).(2) OJ No L 58, 27. 2. 1997, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 318, 20. 12. 1993, p. 18.(4) OJ No L 187, 26. 7. 1996, p. 18.ANNEX I>TABLE>HUNGARY>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE POSITION>>TABLE>ANEXO II - BILAG II - ANHANG II - ÐÁÑÁÑÔÇÌÁ ÉÉ - ANNEX II - ANNEXE II - ALLEGATO II - BIJLAGE II - ANEXO II - LIITE II - BILAGA IIMontantes básicos, considerados para calcular los elementos agrícolas reducidos y derechos adicionales, aplicables a las importaciones en la Comunidad Basisbeløb taget i betragtning ved beregningen af de nedsatte landbrugselementer og tillægstold anvendelig ved indførsel i Fællesskabet Grundbeträge, die bei der Berechnung der ermäßigten Agrarteilbeträge und Zusatzzölle, anwendbar bei der Einfuhr in die Gemeinschaft berücksichtigt worden sind ÂáóéêÜ ðïóÜ ðïõ åëÞöèçóáí õðüøç ãéá ôïí õðïëïãéóìü ôùí ìåôáâëçôþí óôïé÷åßùí êáé ðñüóèåôùí äáóìþí ðïõ åöáñìüæïíôáé óôá áãñïôéêÜ óôïé÷åßá êáôÜ ôçí åéóáãùãÞ óôçí Êïéíüôçôá Basic amounts taken into consideration in calculating the reduced agricultural components and additional duties, applicable on importation into the Community Montants de base pris en considération lors du calcul des éléments agricoles réduits et droits additionnels applicables à l'importation dans la Communauté Importi di base presi in considerazione per il calcolo degli elementi agricoli e dei dazi addizionali applicabili all'importazione nella Comunità Basisbedragen, in aanmerking genomen bij de berekening van de verlaagde agrarische elementen en aanvullende invoerrechten, geldend bij invoer in de Gemeenschap Montantes de base tomados em consideração aquando do cálculo dos elementos agrícolas reduzidos e dos direitos adicionais aplicáveis à importação na Comunidade Yhteisöön tulevaan tuontiin sovellettavia alennettuja maatalousosia ja lisätulleja laskettaessa huomioon otettavat perusmäärät Grundpriser som beaktas vid beräkning av minskade jordbruksbeståndsdelar och tilläggstull som skall utgå på import till gemenskapen>TABLE>REPÚBLICA DE HUNGRÍA / REPUBLIKKEN UNGARN / REPUBLIK UNGARN / ÄÇÌÏÊÑÁÔÉÁ ÔÇÓ ÏÕÃÃÁÑÉÁÓ / REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY / RÉPUBLIQUE DE HONGRIE / REPUBBLICA D'UNGHERIA / REPUBLIEK HONGARIJE / REPÚBLICA DA HUNGRIA / UNKARIN TASAVALTA / REPUBLIKEN UNGERN>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>ANEXO III - BILAG III - ANHANG III - ÐÁÑÁÑÔÇÌÁ ÉÉÉ - ANNEX III - ANNEXE III - ALLEGATO III - BIJLAGE III - ANEXO III - LIITE III - BILAGA III>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE> +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;trade agreement (EU);EC trade agreement;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,21 +4426,"2007/398/EC: Commission Decision of 11 June 2007 amending Decision 2007/31/EC laying down transitional measures as regards the dispatch of certain products of the meat and milk sectors covered by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council from Bulgaria to other Member States (notified under document number C(2007) 2386) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 42 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2007/31/EC (2) lays down transitional measures as regards the dispatch from Bulgaria to other Member States of certain products of the meat and milk sectors, covered by Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (3). Those products should be dispatched from Bulgaria only if obtained in a processing establishment listed in the Annex to that Decision.(2) Commission Decision 2007/31/EC (4) was amended by Decision 2007/213/EC to delete certain establishments from the list in the Annex to Decision 2007/31/EC at the request of the Bulgarian authorities.(3) The Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) carried out a new mission in Bulgaria from 12 to 23 March 2007 with a view to assessing the situation of the processing establishments.(4) Bulgaria is carrying out, with the support of the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO), an assessment of all processing establishments in those sectors. In this context, Bulgaria has requested that certain establishments be added to the list in the Annex to Decision 2007/31/EC. Bulgarian authorities have given guarantees that these establishments are now fully in compliance with Community requirements. Therefore, the list in that Annex should be updated accordingly. For the sake of clarity, it is appropriate to replace it by the Annex to this Decision.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Decision 2007/31/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 June 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13. Directive as last amended by Directive 2004/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 157, 30.4.2004, p. 33; as corrected by OJ L 195, 2.6.2004, p. 12).(2)  OJ L 8, 13.1.2007, p. 61. Decision as amended by Decision 2007/213/EC (OJ L 94, 4.4.2007, p. 53).(3)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55; as corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22. Regulation as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).(4)  OJ L 94, 4.4.2007, p. 53.ANNEX‘ANNEXList of processing establishments authorised to dispatch products of the sectors referred to in Article 1 from Bulgaria to the other Member StatesMEAT ESTABLISHMENTSNo Vet. No Name and address of establishment Site of premises concerned1. BG 0104014 “Karol Fernandes Miyt” OOD gr. Blagoevgrad ul. “Sv. D. Solunski” 1gr. Svishtov, ul. “33-tiSvishtovski polk” 913. BG 1201011 “Mesotsentrala — Montana” OOD gr. Montana, bul. “Treti mart” 2164. BG 1204013 “Kompas” OOD s. Komarevo, obsht. Berkovitsa5. BG 1604025 AD “Dil tur” gr. Plovdiv bul. “Vasil Aprilov” 1506. BG 1604039 “Evropimel” OOD gr. Plovdiv, bul. “V.Aprilov”7. BG 1605052 “Unitemp” OOD “Unitemp” OOD8. BG 1701003 “Mesokombinat — Razgrad” AD gr. Razgrad, Industrialen kvartal, ul. “Beli Lom” 19. ВG 1901021 “Mekom” AD gr. Silistra, Industrialna zona — Zapad10. BG 2201014 EOOD “Bulmestreyding” gr. Sofia, ul. “Obelsko shose” 1111. BG 2204099 “Tandem-V” OOD gr. Sofia, bul. “Iliantsi” 2312. BG 2501002 “Tandem — Popovo” OOD s. Drinovo, obsht. PopovoPOULTRY MEAT ESTABLISHMENTSNo Vet. No Name and address of establishment Site of premises concerned1. BG 0402052 “Zornitsa Kesarevo” AD s. Kesarevo, obsht. Strazhitsa2. BG 0702006 “Hrinad” OOD gr. Sevlievo3. BG 0802069 “Agroplasment 92V” AD gr. Dobrich4. BG 1102073 “Avis” OOD s. Yoglav, obl. Lovetch5. BG 1202005 “Gala M” OOD gr. Montana6. BG 1602001 “Galus — 2004” EOOD s. Hr. Milevo, obl. Plovdiv7. BG 1602045 “Deniz 2001” EOOD gr. Parvomay, ul. “Al.Stamboliiski” 238. BG 1602071 “Brezovo” AD gr. Brezovo, ul. “Marin Domuschiev” 29. BG 2402001 “Gradus-1” OOD gr. Stara Zagora, kv. “Industrialen”10. BG 2802076 “Alians Agrikol” OOD s. Okop, obl. YambolskaMILK PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENTSNo. Vet. No Name and address of establishment Site of premises concerned1. BG 0412010 “Bi Si Si Handel” OOD gr. Elena, ul. “Treti mart” 192. BG 0512025 “El Bi Bulgarikum” EAD “El Bi Bulgarikum” EAD3. BG 0612012 OOD “Zorov-97” gr. Vratsa4. BG 0612027 “Mlechen ray — 99” EOOD gr. Vratsa5. BG 0612043 ET “Zorov-91-Dimitar Zorov” gr. Vratsa6. BG 0812029 “Akurat mlechna promishlenost” OOD gr. Dobrich, kv. Riltsi7. BG 1112006 “Kondov Ekoproduktsia” OOD s. Staro selo8. BG 1312001 “Lakrima” AD gr. Pazardzhik9. BG 1612001 “OMK” AD gr. Plovdiv, bul. “Dunav”310. BG 1612002 “Shipka 99” AD gr. Parvomay ul. “Vasil Levski” 4711. BG 1612037 “Filipopolis-RK” OOD gr. Plovdiv ul. “Prosveta” 2A12. BG 1912013 “ZHOSI” OOD s. Chernolik13. BG 1912024 “Buldeks” OOD s. Belitsa14. BG 2012020 “Yotovi” OOD gr. Sliven kv. “Rechitsa”15. BG 2012042 “Tirbul” EAD gr. Sliven, Industrialna zona16. BG 2212001 “Danon — Serdika” AD gr. Sofia, ul. “Ohridsko ezero” 317. BG 2212003 “Darko” AD gr. Sofia, ul. “Ohridsko ezero” 318. BG 2212022 “Megle-Em Dzhey” OOD gr. Sofia, ul. “Probuda” 12-1419. BG 2512020 “Mizia-Milk” OOD gr. Targovishte, Industrialna zona20. BG 2612047 “Balgarsko sirene” OOD gr. Haskovo, bul. “Saedinenie” 9421. BG 2712014 “Stars kampani” OOD gr. Shumen ul. “Trakiyska” 322. BG 2812022 “Karil i Tania” OOD gr. Yambol ul. “Gr. Ignatiev” 189’ +",food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;milk;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);meat;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade;traceability;traceability of animals;traceability of products;agri-foodstuffs;agri-foodstuffs chain,21 +38054,"Council Decision 2010/694/CFSP of 17 November 2010 concerning the temporary reception by Member States of the European Union of certain Palestinians. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 27 October 2009, the Council adopted Common Position 2009/787/CFSP concerning the temporary reception by Member States of the European Union of certain Palestinians (1), which provided for an extension of the validity of their national permits for entry into, and stay in, the territory of the Member States referred to in Common Position 2002/400/CFSP of 21 May 2002 concerning the temporary reception by Member States of the European Union of certain Palestinians (2) for a further period of 12 months.(2) On the basis of an evaluation of the application of Common Position 2002/400/CFSP, the Council considers it appropriate that the validity of those permits be extended for a further period of 12 months,. The Member States referred to in Article 2 of Common Position 2002/400/CFSP shall extend the validity of the national permits for entry and stay granted pursuant to Article 3 of that Common Position for a further period of 12 months. The Council shall evaluate the application of Common Position 2002/400/CFSP within 6 months of the adoption of this Decision. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 17 November 2010.For the CouncilThe PresidentD. REYNDERS(1)  OJ L 281, 28.10.2009, p. 6.(2)  OJ L 138, 28.5.2002, p. 33. +",political asylum;diplomatic asylum;request for political asylum;aid to refugees;Palestine question;Arab-Israeli conflict;Israeli-Arab conflict;Israeli-Arab war;Israeli-Palestinian conflict;Palestinian question;residence permit;residence of aliens;admission of aliens;tourist visa;visa;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;visa policy,21 +33463,"2007/335/EC: Commission Decision of 21 March 2007 on State aid scheme C 18/2006 (ex N 524/2005) (which Italy was planning to implement for small and micro enterprises) (notified under document number C(2007) 1175) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 88(2) thereof,Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 62(1)(a) thereof,Having called on interested parties to submit their comments pursuant to those provisions (1),Whereas:I.   PROCEDURE(1) By letter of 18 October 2005 the Italian authorities notified the Commission of the above aid scheme. They provided the Commission with further information by letters of 20 December 2005, 13 March 2006 and 27 March 2006. The Commission requested additional information by letters of 10 November 2005 and 8 February 2006.(2) By letter of 16 May 2006, the Commission informed Italy that it had decided to initiate the procedure laid down in Article 88(2) of the EC Treaty in respect of the aid measure.(3) The Commission decision to initiate the procedure was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2). The Commission called on interested parties to submit their comments.(4) Italy submitted its comments by letter of 23 June 2006, in which it announced its intention to submit further observations on a specific aspect.(5) No interested parties submitted comments during the procedure.(6) The Commission asked for supplementary information by letters of 21 September 2006 and 10 January 2007.(7) By letter of 30 January 2007, registered as received by the Commission on 2 February 2007, Italy informed the Commission that the notified measure had been withdrawn.II.   DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE MEASURE(8) The objective of the measure was to promote the growth of small and micro enterprises resulted from an aggregation process (merger with or acquisition of other small and micro enterprises) by means of a tax credit. The budget foreseen for the notified measure was EUR 120 million for 2006, EUR 242 million for 2007 and EUR 122 million for 2008.(9) The legal basis of the measure is Article 2 of Decree Law No 106 of 17 June 2005, converted into Law No 156 of 31 July 2005. It contains a standstill clause. The aid scheme has not been put in place.(10) Italy already enacted a similar measure in 2005 (3) under the Block Exemption Regulation for aid to SMEs (4). That version limits the tax credit to 50 % of the consultancy costs for the merger and acquisition process. The Italian authorities have indicated that, given this ceiling, the take-up of the measure has been limited, with 132 applications for a total tax credit of EUR 3 442 261. Only 46 applications were accepted for a total amount of tax credit of EUR 415 306.III.   COMMENTS FROM ITALY(11) By letter of 30 January 2007, the Italian authorities informed the Commission that the budget for this measure has been used for other purposes and that the notified measure had not been implemented as it had been withdrawn.IV.   ASSESSMENT(12) Following the withdrawal of the notification, the procedure no longer has any relevance.V.   CONCLUSION(13) The Commission has therefore decided to close the procedure laid down in Article 88(2) of the EC Treaty on the ground that it no longer has any relevance following the withdrawal of the measure by Italy,. After the withdrawal by Italy of the notified measure, the present procedure no longer has any relevance. The Commission has therefore decided to close the procedure initiated under Article 88(2) of the EC Treaty. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Italy.. Done in Brussels, 21 March 2007.For the CommissionNeelie KROESMember of the Commission(1)  OJ C 146, 22.6.2006, p. 18.(2)  See footnote 1.(3)  Based on Article 9 of Decree Law No 35/2005, converted into Law No 80/2005, registered with the Commission on 21 April 2005 under reference XS 89/05.(4)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 10, 13.1.2001, p. 33). +",Italy;Italian Republic;small business;small enterprise;tax relief;relief from taxes;tax abatement;tax advantage;tax allowance;tax concession;tax credit;tax deduction;tax reduction;control of State aid;notification of State aid;micro-enterprise;micro-business;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,21 +39776,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 338/2011 of 7 April 2011 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Magiun de prune Topoloveni (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Romania’s application to register the name ‘Magiun de prune Topoloveni’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 April 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOŞMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 241, 8.9.2010, p. 3.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedROMANIAMagiun de prune Topoloveni (PGI) +",fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;Romania;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;labelling,21 +14209,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 of 19 June 1995 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain processed agricultural products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, under the preferential agreements between the European Community of the one part, and Norway and Switzerland of the other part, concessions regarding certain processed agricultural products have been granted in those countries;Whereas, as a result of the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, those concessions should be adjusted to take into account the arrangements for trade in processed agricultural products which existed between Austria, Finland and Sweden of the one part, and Norway and Switzerland of the other part;Whereas to that end talks are in progress with those third countries with a view to the conclusion of additional protocols of the abovementioned agreements;Whereas, however, because of the excessively tight deadline, the additional protocols could not enter into force on 1 January 1995; whereas, in these circumstances and pursuant to Articles 76, 102 and 128 of the 1994 Act of Accession, the Community is required to adopt the measures required to remedy the situation; whereas those measures must take the form of autonomous Community tariff quotas covering the conventional preferential tariff concessions applied by Austria, Finland and Sweden,. 1. From 1 January to 31 December 1995, the products originating in Switzerland mentioned in Annex I shall be subject to tariff quotas opened in accordance with the conditions laid down in the said Annex.2. From 1 January to 31 December 1995, the products originating in Norway mentioned in Annex II shall be subject to tariff quotas opened in accordance with the conditions laid down in the said Annex. The tariff quotas mentioned in Article 1 shall be administered by the Commission pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 3238/94 (1). This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 January 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 19 June 1995.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. MADELIN(1) OJ No L 338, 28. 12. 1994, p. 30.ANNEX IPREFERENTIAL TARIFF QUOTAS OPENED FOR 1995SWITZERLAND>TABLE>ANNEX IIPREFERENTIAL TARIFF QUOTAS OPENED FOR 1995NORWAY>TABLE> +",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;Norway;Kingdom of Norway;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products,21 +5378,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1327/2011 of 16 December 2011 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of December 2011 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 of 14 May 2007 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas in the poultrymeat sector (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products.(2) The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of December 2011 for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2012 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged under Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2012 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 17 December 2011.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 December 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 125, 15.5.2007, p. 9.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.1.2012-31.3.2012P1 09.4067 2,34745P3 09.4069 0,396986 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +16546,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 86/97 of 20 January 1997 on detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 to the management of a quota for dog and cat food falling within CN code ex 2309 10 originating in Hungary. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 of 22 December 1995 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreements to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2490/96 (2), and in particular Article 8 thereof,Whereas, as part of the Europe Agreement concluded between the Community and its Member States on the one hand and Hungary on the other, concessions have been granted to the latter concerning certain agricultural products;Whereas, following the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, these concessions have been adjusted to take into account, in particular, the arrangements for trade in the agricultural sector that existed between Austria and Hungary; whereas, to this end, the abovementioned Regulation provides for the opening of an autonomous tariff quota for 1997 of dog and cat food packed for retail sale falling within CN code ex 2309 10 and originating in Hungary; whereas imports under this quota will benefit from an 80 % reduction in the applicable rates of MFN duty; whereas it is therefore necessary to apply the measures provided for in Article 2 of the said Regulation with effect from 1 January 1997;Whereas it is necessary to lay down detailed rules for managing the quota; whereas this form of management requires close cooperation between the Member States and the Commission, which must be in a position to monitor how much of the quota has been used up and to inform the Member States accordingly;Whereas it should be laid down that import licences for the products in question under the abovementioned quota should be issued after a period for consideration and where necessary by applying a single percentage reduction to the quantities applied for;Whereas, in particular, care must be taken to ensure that the products in question are of Hungarian origin;Whereas the items to be entered on the applications and licences should be laid down;Whereas, in order to ensure efficient management of the arrangements provided for, the security for import licences under these arrangements should be fixed at ECU 25 per tonne;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. The products covered by CN code ex 2309 10 listed in the Annex hereto, originating in Hungary and benefiting from the tariff quota opened for 1997 reducing applicable MFN duty to 20 % pursuant to Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 3066/95, may be imported into the Community in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation. To be eligible, the import licence application must be accompanied by the original attestation of origin in the form of an EUR 1 certificate issued or drawn up in Hungary. 1. Applications for import licences shall be submitted to the competent authority in any Member State on the first working day of the week up to 1 p.m., Brussels time. The licence applications shall relate to a quantity of not less than five tonnes in product weight and not exceeding 1 000 tonnes.2. The Member States shall forward the import licence applications to the Commission by telex or fax not later than 6 p.m., Brussels time, on the day of their submission.3. Not later than the Friday following the day of submission of the applications, the Commission shall determine and indicate to the Member States by telex or fax what licence applications it has approved.4. Upon receipt of the Commission notification, the Member States shall issue the import licences. The duration of validity of a licence shall be calculated from the date of its issue.5. The quantity released for free circulation shall not be greater than that indicated in boxes 17 and 18 of the import licence. The figure '0` shall be entered to this effect in box 19 of the licence. For products to be imported with the benefit of the reduction in customs duties provided for in Article 1 of this Regulation, the import licence application and the licence shall include:(a) In box 8, the word 'Hungary`. The licence requires the product to be imported from that country.(b) In box 24, one of the following entries:- Derecho de aduana reducido un 80 % [Anexo del Reglamento (CE) n° 86/97]- Nedsættelse af toldsatsen med 80 % (Bilag til forordning (EF) nr. 86/97)- Ermäßigung des Zolls um 80 % (Anhang der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 86/97)- Ôåëùíåéáêüò äáóìüò ìåéùìÝíïò êáôÜ 80 % [ÐáñÜñôçìá ôïõ êáíïíéóìïý (ÅÊ) áñéè. 86/97]- 80 % customs duty reduction (Annex of Regulation (EC) No 86/97)- Droit de douane réduit de 80 % [annexe du règlement (CE) n° 86/97]- Dazio doganale ridotto dell'80 % [Allegato del regolamento (CE) n. 86/97]- Met 80 % verlaagd douanerecht (bijlage bij Verordening (EG) nr. 86/97)- Direito aduaneiro reduzido de 80 % [anexo do Regulamento (CE) nº 86/97]- Tulli on alennettu 80 prosentilla (liite asetuksen (EY) N:o 86/97)- Nedsättning av tullsats med 80 % (Bilagan till förordning (EG) nr 86/97). The rate of the security for the import licences provided for in this Regulation shall be ECU 25 per tonne. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 January 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 328, 30. 12. 1995, p. 31.(2) OJ No L 338, 28. 12. 1996, p. 13.ANNEXThe quantities imported under the CN code referred to in this Annex shall be subject to an 80 % reduction in the customs duty during 1997.>TABLE> +",Hungary;Republic of Hungary;animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;domestic animal;pet;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin,21 +19027,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 587/1999 of 18 March 1999 fixing the minimum selling prices for beef put up for sale under the invitation to tender referred to in Regulation (EC) No 467/1999. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1633/98 (2), and in particular Article 7(3) thereof,Whereas tenders have been invited for certain quantities of beef fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 467/1999 (3);Whereas, pursuant to Article 9 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2173/79 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2417/95 (5), the minimum selling prices for meat put up for sale by tender should be fixed, taking into account tenders submitted;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. The minimum selling prices for beef for the invitation to tender held in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 467/1999 for which the time limit for the submission of tenders was 9 March 1999 are as set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 March 1999.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 March 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 24.(2) OJ L 210, 28. 7. 1998, p. 17.(3) OJ L 56, 4. 3. 1999, p. 19.(4) OJ L 251, 5. 10. 1979, p. 12.(5) OJ L 248, 14. 10. 1995, p. 39.ANEXO - BILAG - ANHANG - ÐÁÑÁÑÔÇÌÁ - ANNEX - ANNEXE - ALLEGATO - BIJLAGE - ANEXO - LIITE - BILAGA>TABLE> +",award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;selling price;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;intervention agency;beef,21 +14401,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1941/95 of 4 August 1995 opening for the second half of 1995, and laying down detailed rules for the application of, the tariff quotas for live bovine animals weighing between 160 and 300 kilograms originating in and coming from the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3491/93 of 13 December 1993 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Hungary, of the other part (1), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3492/93 of 13 December 1993 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part (2), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3296/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Czech Republic, of the other part (3), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3297/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States of the one part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part (4), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 of 22 December 1994 on the adjustments and transitional arrangements required in the agriculture sector in order to implement the agreements concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations (5) and in particular Article 3 (1) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 424/95 (7), and in particular Article 9 (2) thereof,Whereas the Europe Agreements concluded with Poland (8), Hungary (9), the Czech Republic (10) and the Slovak Republic (11) provide for an annual tariff quota for imports of bovine animals weighing between 160 and 300 kilograms originating in and coming from Poland, Hungary, the Slovak Republic or the Czech Republic at a reduced 25 % levy;Whereas the reference quantity fixed in the Europe Agreements for 1995 is 277 200 head; whereas the quantity of young male bovine animals for fattening, which is to be deducted from the above quantity, comes to 99 000 head in the first half of 1995 and 84 500 head in the second half; whereas this leads to an annual tariff quota for 1995 of 93 700 head; whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 3170/94 of 21 December 1994 opening for the first half of 1995 and laying down detailed rules for the application of an import quota for live bovine animals weighing between 160 and 300 kilograms, originating in and coming from the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic (12), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 844/95 (13), provides for an initial quantity of 39 600 head on this quota for the first half of 1995; whereas the remaining quota of 54 100 head should now be opened for the second half of 1995;Whereas, with a view to preventing speculation, the quantity available should be made available for operators able to show that they are carrying out a genuine activity involving trade in a significant number of animals with countries which are considered to be third countries on 31 December 1994; whereas in consideration of this and in order to ensure efficient management, a minimum of 50 animals should be required to have been exported or imported during 1994 by the operators concerned; whereas a batch of 50 animals in principle constitutes a normal load and whereas experience has shown that the sale or purchase of a single batch is a minimum requirement for a transaction to be considered real and viable;Whereas, while recalling the provisions of the Agreements intended to guarantee product origin, the quotas in question should be managed using import licences; whereas to this end rules should be set on submission of applications and the information to be given on applications and licences, by way of derogation from certain provisions of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 of 16 November 1988 laying down common detailed rules for application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products (14), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1199/95 (15), and of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1445/95 of 26 June 1995 on rules of application for import and export licences in the beef and veal sector and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 (16); whereas it should moreover be stipulated that licences are to be issued following a reflection period and where necessary with a flat-rate percentage reduction applied;Whereas under the Agreement on Agriculture concluded as part of the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations (17) the Community has undertaken to convert the variable agricultural levies into fixed customs duties with effect from 1 July 1995; whereas it is accordingly necessary to provide, as a temporary measure for the period 1 July 1995 to 31 December 1995, that the rate of reduction of the full levy under the tariff quota should apply to the specific customs duties set in the common customs tariff;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. 1. As part of the tariff quotas provided for in the Europe Agreements, a total of 54 100 head of live bovine animals falling within CN codes 0102 90 41 or 0102 90 49 originating in and coming from Poland, Hungary, the Slovak Republic or the Czech Republic may hereby be imported in the second half of 1995 in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation.2. The specific duties fixed in the common customs tariff shall be reduced by 75 % in respect of the quantities referred to in paragraph 1. In order to qualify for the quota referred to in Article 1:(a) applicants or import licences must be natural or legal persons who, at the time applications are submitted, must prove to the satisfaction of the competent authorities of the Member State concerned that they have imported and/or exported during 1994 at least 50 animals falling within CN code 0102 90 and originating in or intended for countries which are considered by their authorities to be third countries on 31 December 1994; applicants must be listed in the national VAT register;(b) licence applications may be presented only in the Member State in which the applicant is so registered;(c) licence applications shall relate to- a number equal to or greater than 50 head and- a quantity not exceeding 10 % of the total quantity available.Where applications for import licences exceed this quantity, they shall only be considered within the limits of the said quantity;(d) Section 7 of licence applications and licences shall show the country from which the animals are imported and section 8 shall show the country of origin; licences shall carry with them an obligation to import from one or more of the countries indicated in Article 1 (1);(e) Section 20 of licence applications and licences shall show at least one of the following wordings:Reglamento (CE) n° 1941/95,Forordning (EF) nr. 1941/95,Verordnung EG) Nr. 1941/95,Êáíïíéóìüò (ÅÊ) áñéè. 1941/95,Regulation (EC) No 1941/95,Règlement (CE) n° 1941/95,Regolamento (CE) n. 1941/95,Verordening (EG) nr. 1941/95,Regulamento (CE) nº 1941/95,Asetus (EY) N:o 1941/95,Förordnung (EG) nr 1941/95.(f) at the time of acceptance of the declaration of release for free circulation, importers shall undertake to inform the competent authorities of the importing Member State, not later than one month after the date of import, of- the number of animals imported,- the origin of the animals.The authorities shall forward this information to the Commission before the beginning of each month. 1. Licence applications may be lodged only from 22 to 29 August 1995.2. Where the same applicant lodges more than one application, all applications from that person shall be inadmissible.3. The Member States shall notify the Commission of the applications lodged not later than 18 September 1995. Such notification shall comprise a list of applicants and quantities applied for.All notifications, including notifications of 'nil` applications, shall be made by telex or fax, drawn up on the model in the Annex to this Regulation in the case where applications have been made.4. The Commission shall decide to what extent quantities may be awarded in respect of licence applications. If the quantities in respect of which licences have been applied for exceed the quantities available, the Commission shall fix a single percentage reduction in the quantities applied for.5. Subject to a decision to accept applications by the Commission, licences shall be issued at the earliest opportunity.6. Import licences shall be issued for a number equal to or greater than 50 head.If, because of the numbers applied for, the percentage reduction results in fewer than 50 head per import licence, the Member States shall, by drawing lots, allocate licences covering 50 head.If the remaining balance is less than 50 head, a single licence shall cover that quantity.7. Licences issued shall be valid throughout the Community. Without prejudice to the provisions of this Regulation, Regulations (EEC) No 3719/88 and (EC) No 1445/95 shall apply.However, in the case of quantities imported under the terms of Article 8 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88, the full rate of customs duty shall be collected in respect of quantities in excess of those stated on the import licence. 1. By derogation from Article 9 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88, rights arising from import licences issued pursuant to this Regulation shall not be transferable.2. By derogation from Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1445/95, the term of validity of import licences issued shall expire on 31 December 1995. The animals shall be put into free circulation on the presentation of a movement certificate EUR 1 issued by the exporting country in accordance with Protocol 4 annexed to the Europe Agreements. 1. Each animal imported under the arrangements referred to in Article 1 shall be identified by either:- an indelible tattoo, or- an official earmark or an earmark officially approved by the Member State on at least one of its ears.2. The said tattoo or marks shall be so designed as to enable the date when the animal was put into free circulation and the identity of the importer to be established, by means of a record made when the animal is put into free circulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 August 1995.For the CommissionHans VAN DEN BROEKMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 319, 21. 12. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 319, 21. 12. 1993, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 341, 30. 12. 1994, p. 14.(4) OJ No L 341, 30. 12. 1994, p. 17.(5) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(6) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 24.(7) OJ No L 45, 1. 3. 1995, p. 2.(8) OJ No L 348, 31. 12. 1993, p. 1.(9) OJ No L 347, 31. 12. 1993, p. 1.(10) OJ No L 359, 31. 12. 1994, p. 1.(11) OJ No L 360, 31. 12. 1994, p. 1.(12) OJ No L 335, 23. 12. 1994, p. 43.(13) OJ No L 85, 19. 4. 1995, p. 20.(14) OJ No L 331, 2. 12. 1988, p. 1.(15) OJ No L 119, 30. 5. 1995, p. 4.(16) OJ No L 143, 27. 6. 1995, p. 35.(17) OJ No L 336, 31. 12. 1994, p. 23.ANNEX>START OF GRAPHIC>EC fax No (32 2) 296 60 27Application of Regulation (EC) No 1941/95COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES DG VI/D/2 - BEEF AND VEAL SECTORAPPLICATION FOR LICENCES TO IMPORT AT REDUCED SPECIFIC DUTIES BASED ON THOSE GIVEN IN THE CCTDate: period:Member State:Serial number Applicant (name and address) Quantity (head)TotalMember State: Fax No:Tel.:>END OF GRAPHIC> +",Hungary;Republic of Hungary;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;Poland;Republic of Poland;Czechoslovakia;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant,21 +41742,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1183/2012 of 30 November 2012 amending and correcting Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and repealing Directives 80/590/EEC and 89/109/EEC (1), and in particular points (a) and (e) of Article 5(1), and Articles 11(3) and 12(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 of 14 January 2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (2) establishes a Union list of monomers, other starting substances and additives which may be used in the manufacture of plastic materials and articles. Recently the European Food Safety Authority (the Authority) issued favourable scientific evaluations for additional substances which should now be added to the current list.(2) For certain other substances, the restrictions and/or specifications already established at the EU level should be amended on the basis of a new favourable scientific evaluation by the Authority.(3) Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The substance with FCM Substance Number 257 and the name dipropyleneglycol is authorised to be used as an additive in plastics in Table 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 and listed with the CAS No 0000110-98-5. In Commission Directive 2002/72/EC of 6 August 2002 relating to plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (3) this substance was referred to by CAS No 0025265-71-8. That reference was deleted upon the entry into force of Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, replacing Directive 2002/72/EC, because it was considered superfluous. However, taking into account that CAS No 0025265-71-8 refers to the commercially used mixture of isomers rather than to the pure substance, it should be reinserted in Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. CAS No 0000110-98-5 should remain in Table 1.(5) Compliance Note No (4) in Table 3 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 gives an ambiguous reference to simulant D, where a reference to simulant D2 is intended. Therefore, Note No (4) should refer to simulant D2.(6) Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 should therefore be corrected accordingly.(7) In order to limit the administrative burden to business operators, plastic materials and articles which have been lawfully placed on the market based on the requirements set out in Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 and which do not comply with this Regulation should be able to be placed on the market until one year after entry into force of this Regulation. They should be able to remain on the market until exhaustion of stocks.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, and neither the European Parliament nor the Council has opposed them,. Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. Plastic materials and articles which have been lawfully placed on the market before 1 January 2013 and which do not comply with this Regulation may continue to be placed on the market until 1 January 2014. Those plastic materials and articles may remain on the market until the exhaustion of stocks. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 November 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 338, 13.11.2004, p. 4.(2)  OJ L 12, 15.1.2011, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 220, 15.8.2002, p. 18.ANNEXAnnex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 is amended as follows:(1) in Table 1 for the following substance, the content of column (3) is replaced by the following:(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)257 13550 0000110-98-5 dipropyleneglycol yes yes no16660 0025265-71-851760(2) in Table 1 for the following substance, the content of column (8) is replaced by the following:(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)449 49840 0002500-88-1 dioctadecyl disulphide yes no yes 0,05(3) in Table 1 for the following substance, the content of columns (8) and (9) is replaced by the following:(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)180 17160 0000097-53-0 eugenol no yes no (33)(4) in Table 1 for the following substances, the content of column (10) is replaced by the following:(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)807 93485 — titanium nitride, nanoparticles yes no no No migration of titanium nitride nanoparticles.865 40619 0025322-99-0 (butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, butyl methacrylate) copolymer yes no no Only to be used in:(a) rigid poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) at a maximum level of 1 % w/w;(b) polylactic acid (PLA) at a maximum level of 5 % w/w.868 53245 0009010-88-2 (ethyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate) copolymer yes no no Only to be used in:(a) rigid poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) at a maximum level of 2 % w/w;(b) polylactic acid (PLA) at a maximum level of 5 % w/w;(c) polyethylene terephthalate (PET) at a maximum level of 5 % w/w.(5) in Table 1 the following lines are inserted in numerical order of the FCM Substance numbers:(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)858 38565 0090498-90-1 3,9-bis[2-(3-(3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)propionyloxy)-1,1-dimethylethyl]-2,4,8,10-tetraoxaspiro[5,5]undecane yes no yes 0,05 SML expressed as the sum of the substance and its oxidation product 3-[(3-(3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)prop-2-enoyloxy)-1,1-dimethylethyl]-9-[(3-(3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)propionyloxy)-1,1-dimethylethyl]-2,4,8,10-tetraoxaspiro[5,5]-undecane in equilibrium with its paragraph quinone methid tautomer. (2)874 16265 0156065-00-8 α-dimethyl-3-(4’-hydroxy-3’-methoxyphenyl)propylsilyloxy, ω-3-dimethyl-3-(4’-hydroxy-3’-methoxyphenyl)propylsilyl polydimethylsiloxane no yes no 0,05 (33) Only to be used as comonomer in siloxane modified polycarbonate.902 0000128-44-9 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide, sodium salt yes no no The substance shall comply with the specific purity criteria as set out in Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 (1).979 79987 — (polyethylene terephthalate, hydroxylated polybutadiene, pyromellitic anhydride) copolymer yes no no Only to be used in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) at a maximum level of 5 % w/w.(6) in Table 2 the following line is inserted in numerical order of the group restriction numbers:(1) (2) (3) (4)Group Restriction No FCM substance No SML (T) [mg/kg] Group restriction specification33 180 ND expressed as eugenol(7) in Table 3 on verification of compliance the content of Note No (4) is replaced by the following:(1) (2)Note No Note on verification of compliance(4) Compliance testing when there is a fat contact should be performed using saturated fatty food simulants as simulant D2.(1)  OJ L 83, 22.3.2012, p. 1. +",plastics;PVC;plastic;polyester;polyethylene;polypropylene;polyurethane;polyurethane foam;polyvinyl chloride;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;health risk;danger of sickness;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +12461,"94/659/EC: Commission Decision of 30 September 1994 amending for the fourth time Decision 92/571/EEC relating to new transitional measures which are necessary to facilitate the move to the system of veterinary checks provided for in Council Directive 90/675/EEC. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/675/EEC of 10 December 1990 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2), and in particular Article 30 thereof,Whereas Directive 90/675/EEC makes arrangements for a new system of veterinary checks for products entering the Community from third countries;Whereas the Commission, in Decisions 92/399/EEC (3) and 92/571/EEC (4), as last amended by Decision 94/186/EC (5), adopted certain transitional measures to facilitate the move to the new system of veterinary checks provided for in Directive 90/675/EEC; whereas these measures expire on 30 September 1994;Whereas it is necessary to lay down new transitional measures which facilitate the gradual implementation of the system established by Directive 90/675/EEC;Whereas for harmonized products all checks should be carried out in the border inspection posts at the external border of the Community;Whereas in the light of experience gained, it is necessary to specify the place where the identity and physical checks shall be carried out on products transported by sea or air;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Decision 92/571/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 1 shall be replaced by the following:'Article 1The provisions of Article 8 of Directive 90/675/EEC shall apply for products where Community Decisions have been taken to establish:- a list of approved third countries,- a list of approved establishments (animal health and public health),and- a model certificate (animal health and public health).';2. in Article 3, the following paragraph is inserted:'In the circumstances referred to in Article 8 (4) of Directive 90/675/EEC, the identity and physical check shall be carried out at the pre-selected border inspection post of destination provided that the products are not being unloaded or are being transhipped from one aircraft or boat to another in the customs area of the airport or port of arrival for transport to the pre-selected border inspection post of destination.';3. in Article 8, '30 September 1994' is replaced by '28 February 1995';4. the Annex shall be deleted. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 September 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.(3) OJ No L 221, 6. 8. 1992, p. 54.(4) OJ No L 367, 16. 12. 1992, p. 36.(5) OJ No L 87, 31. 3. 1994, p. 98. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;administrative control;third country;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;animal breeding;animal selection;fresh meat,21 +17766,"Council Regulation (EC) No 56/98 of 19 December 1997 laying down, for 1998, certain measures for the conservation and management of fishery resources applicable to vessels flying the flag of Lithuania. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in the Agreement on fisheries relations between the European Community and the Republic of Lithuania (2), and in particular Articles 3 and 6 thereof, the Community and Lithuania have held consultations concerning their mutual fishing rights for 1998 and the management of common living resources;Whereas, in the course of these consultations, the delegations agreed to recommend to their respective authorities that certain catch quotas for 1998 should be fixed for the vessels of the other Party;Whereas the necessary measures should be taken to implement, for 1998, the results of the consultations held with Lithuania;Whereas it is for the Council to lay down the specific conditions under which catches by vessels flying the flag of Lithuania can be taken;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the control measures provided for by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (3);Whereas Article 3(2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1381/87 of 20 May 1987 establishing detailed rules concerning the marking and documentation of fishing vessels (4) provides that all vessels with chilled or refrigerated sea-water tanks are to keep on board a document certified by a competent authority, indicating the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres at 10-centimetre intervals;Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1998,. 1. From 1 January to 31 December 1998, vessels flying the flag of Lithuania are hereby authorized to fish for the species listed in Annex I, within the geographical and quantitative limits laid down therein and in accordance with this Regulation, in the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone of the Member States in the Baltic Sea. Fishing for cod is prohibited in the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound from 10 June to 20 August 1998 inclusive.2. Fishing authorized under paragraph 1 shall be limited to those parts of the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone lying seawards of 12-nautical-miles from the baselines from which the fishing zones of Member States are measured and south of 59°30' North.3. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, unavoidable by-catches of a species for which no quota is established in a zone shall be permitted within the limits fixed in the conservation measures in force in the zone concerned.4. By-catches in a given zone of a species for which a quota is established in that zone shall be counted against the quota concerned. 1. Vessels fishing within the quotas fixed in Article 1 shall comply with the conservation and control measures and all other provisions governing fishing in the zone referred to in that Article.2. The vessels shall keep a log-book in which the information set out in Annex II shall be entered.3. The vessels shall transmit to the Commission, in accordance with the rules laid down in Annex III, the information set out in that Annex.4. Those vessels which have chilled or refrigerated sea-water tanks shall keep on board a document certified by a competent authority, indicating the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres at 10-centimetre intervals.5. The registration letters and numbers of the vessels must be clearly marked on the bow of each vessel on both sides. 1. Fishing under the quotas fixed in Article 1 shall be permitted only where a licence and a special fishing permit has been issued by the Commission on behalf of the Community at the request of the Lithuanian authorities and in compliance with the conditions set out in Annexes II and III. Copies of these Annexes and the licence and the special fishing permit shall be kept on board each vessel.The vessels to be licensed for fishing in the Community zone during a given month will be notified at the latest by the fifteenth day of the preceding month. The Community shall process expeditiously requests for adjustments to a monthly list during its duration.2. When an application for a licence and a special fishing permit is submitted to the Commission, the following information must be supplied:(a) name of vessel;(b) registration number;(c) external identification letters and numbers;(d) port of registration;(e) name and address of the owner or charterer;(f) gross tonnage and overall length;(g) engine power;(h) call sign and radio frequency;(i) intended method of fishing;(j) intended area of fishing;(k) species for which it is intended to fish;(l) period for which a licence is requested.3. Licences and special fishing permits shall be issued provided that the number of licences valid at any time during a given month or year does not exceed the amounts mentioned in Annex I.4. Only fishing vessels under 40 metres are authorized to fish.5. Each licence and special fishing permit shall be valid for one vessel only. Where two or more vessels are taking part in the same fishing operation, each vessel must be in possession of a licence and special fishing permit.6. Licences and special fishing permits may be cancelled with a view to the issuing of new licences and special fishing permits. Such cancellations shall take effect on the day before the date of issue of the new licences and special fishing permits by the Commission. New licences and special fishing permits shall take effect from their date of issue.7. Licences and special fishing permits shall be wholly or partially withdrawn before the date of expiry if the respective quotas fixed under Annex I have been exhausted.8. Licences and special fishing permits shall be withdrawn in the event of any failure to meet the obligations laid down in this Regulation.9. For a period not exceeding 12 months, no licence and special fishing permit shall be issued for any vessel in respect of which the obligations laid down in this Regulation have not been met.10. The Commission, on behalf of the Community, shall submit to Lithuania the names and characteristics of the Lithuanian vessels which will not be authorized to fish in the Community's fishing zone for the next month(s) as a consequence of an infringement of Community rules. Vessels authorized to fish on 31 December may continue fishing as from the beginning of next year until the list of vessels permitted to fish during the year in question is submitted to and approved by the Commission on behalf of the Community. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ L 332, 20. 12. 1996, p. 6.(3) OJ L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2205/97 (OJ L 304, 7. 11. 1996, p. 6).(4) OJ L 132, 21. 5. 1987, p. 9.ANNEX ILithuanian catch quotas and licences for 1998>TABLE>ANNEX IIWhen fishing within the 200-nautical-mile zone off the coasts of the Member States of the Community which is covered by Community rules on fisheries, the following details are to be entered in the log-book immediately after the following events:1. After each haul:1.1. the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught;1.2. the date and the time of the haul;1.3. the geographical position in which the catches were made;1.4. the fishing method used.2. After each transhipment to or from another vessel:2.1. the indication 'received from` or 'transferred to`;2.2. the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species transhipped;2.3. the name, external identification letters and numbers of the vessel to or from which the transhipment occurred;2.4. transhipment of cod is not allowed.3. After each landing in a port of the Community:3.1. name of the port;3.2. the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species landed.4. After each transmission of information to the Commission of the European Communities:4.1. date and time of the transmission;4.2. type of message: IN, OUT, ICES, WKL or 2 WKL;4.3. in the case of radio transmission: name of the radio station.ANNEX III1. The information to be transmitted to the Commission and the timetable for its transmission is as follows:1.1. On each occasion the vessel enters the 200-nautical-mile zone off the coasts of the Member States of the Community which is covered by Community rules on fisheries:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish in the hold;(c) the date and ICES division within which the master intends to commence fishing.Where the fishing operations necessitate more than one entry into the zone referred to under 1.1 on a given day, one communication shall suffice on first entry.1.2. On each occasion the vessel leaves the zone referred to under 1.1:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish in the hold;(c) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(d) the ICES division in which the catches were taken;(e) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species transferred to and/or from other vessels since the vessel entered the zone and the identification of the vessel to which the transfer was made;(f) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species landed in a port of the Community since the vessel entered the zone.Where the fishing operations necessitate more than one entry into the zone referred to under 1.1 on any given day, one single communication on the last exit will be sufficient.1.3. At three-day intervals, commencing on the third day after the vessel first enters the zone referred to under 1.1 when fishing for herring, and at weekly intervals, commencing on the seventh day after the vessel first enters the zone referred to under 1.1 when fishing for all species other than herring:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(c) the ICES division in which the catches were made.1.4. On each occasion the vessel moves from one ICES division to another:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(c) the ICES division in which the catches have been taken.1.5. (a) The name, call sign, external identification letters and numbers of the vessel and the name of its master;(b) the licence number if the vessel is under licence;(c) the serial number of the message for the voyage concerned;(d) identification of the type of message (IN/OUT/ICES/WKL/2 WKL);(e) the date, the time and the geographical position of the vessel.2.1. The information specified under point 1 shall be transmitted to the Commission of the European Communities in Brussels (telex 24189 FISEU-B) via one of the radio stations listed under point 3 below and in the form specified under point 4.2.2. If it is impossible for reasons of force majeure for the message to be transmitted by the vessel, it may be transmitted on the vessel's behalf by another vessel.3. >TABLE>4. Form of the communicationsThe information specified under point 1 shall contain the following elements which shall be given in the following order:- name of vessel;- call sign;- external identification letters and numbers;- serial number of the message for the voyage in question;- indication of the type of message according to the following code:- message when entering one of the zones referred to under 1.1: 'IN`,- message when leaving one of the zones referred to under 1.1: 'OUT`,- message when moving from one ICES division to another: 'ICES`,- weekly message: 'WKL`,- three-day message: '2 WKL`;- the date, the time and the geographical position;- the ICES divisions/sub-areas in which fishing is expected to commence;- the date on which fishing is expected to commence;- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish in the hold using the code mentioned in point 5;- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish caught since the previous transmission using the code mentioned in point 5;- the ICES divisions/sub-areas in which the catches were made;- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species transferred to and/or from other vessels since the previous transmission;- the name and call sign of the vessel to and/or from which the transfer was made;- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species landed in a port of the Community since the previous transmission;- the name of the master.5. The code to be used to indicate the species on board as mentioned in point 4 above:COD - Cod (Gadus morhua),SAL - Salmon (Salmo salar),HER - Herring (Clupea harengus),SPR - Sprat (Sprattus sprattus),WHB - Blue Whiting (Micromesistius poutassou),OTH - Other. +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;Lithuania;Republic of Lithuania,21 +2168,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1563/96 of 30 July 1996 fixing the quantities of banana imports for supply to the Community for the fourth quarter of 1996. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Article 9 (1) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1409/96 (4), provides that indicative quantities, expressed where necessary as percentages of the shares allocated to the various countries or groups of countries listed in Annex I to Commission Regulation (EC) No 478/95 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 702/95 (6), or of the quantities of those quotas available are to be fixed using data and forecasts relating to the Community market, for the purposes of issuing import licences for each quarter;Whereas the tariff quota quantities available for imports from the countries or groups of countries listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 478/95 for the fourth quarter of 1996 should be determined taking account on the one hand of the import licences issued during the first three quarters of 1995 and on the other hand of the tariff quota provided for in Article 18 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 plus the quantity laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1559/96 (7);Whereas, with a view to achieving the same objectives, the indicative quantities provided for in Article 14 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 should be fixed for the purposes of issuing licences for traditional banana imports from the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States;Whereas this Regulation must enter into force immediately so that licence applications can be lodged in respect of the fourth quarter of 1996;Whereas the respective shares for Colombia and Nicaragua were amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1560/96 (8);Whereas the Management Committee for Bananas has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. 1. The quantities available for import in respect of the fourth quarter of 1996 under the tariff quota arrangements for banana imports from the countries or groups of countries listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 478/95 shall be as set out in Annex I hereto.2. Applications for import licences in respect of the fourth quarter of 1996 from individual operators may not cover a quantity exceeding the difference between the quantity allocated to the operator pursuant to Article 4 (4) and Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 and the total quantity covered by import licences issued to him in respect of the first three quarters of 1995. Import licence applications shall be accompanied by copies of any import licences issued to the operator in respect of the preceding quarters of 1995. Pursuant to Article 14 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, quantities available for traditional imports of bananas from the ACP States for the fourth quarter of 1996 shall be as set out in Annex II hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 July 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) OJ No L 181, 20. 7. 1996, p. 13.(5) OJ No L 49, 4. 3. 1995, p. 13.(6) OJ No L 71, 31. 3. 1995, p. 84.(7) See page 12 of this Official Journal.(8) See page 13 of this Official Journal.ANNEX ITariff quota quantities available for bananas imports from the countries or groups of countries listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 478/95 in respect of the fourth quarter of 1996>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>ANNEX IIQuantities available for traditional imports of bananas from the ACP States in respect of the fourth quarter of 1996>TABLE> +",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;ACP countries,21 +5598,"2013/492/EU: Commission Decision of 7 October 2013 authorising Germany to maintain the limit values for antimony, arsenic, barium, lead and mercury beyond the entry into application of the limit values for chemical substances according to Article 55, 2nd sentence of Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the safety of toys in application of the Order of the President of the General Court of 15 May 2013 (T-198/12R) (notified under document C(2013) 6387) Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 266 thereof,Having regard to the Order of the President of the General Court of 15 May 2013 in Case T-198/12R,Whereas:(1) Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) lays down rules on the safety of toys and on their free movement in the Union. According to Article 54 of that Directive, Member States must bring into force national provisions complying with Directive 2009/48/EC by 20 January 2011, and they have to apply them as from 20 July 2011. According to the second sentence of Article 55 of that Directive, Part III of Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC on chemical properties is applicable as from 20 July 2013. Part III of that Annex includes migration limits for 19 elements.(2) On 20 January 2011, Germany requested the Commission, pursuant to Article 114(4) TFEU, the permission to retain the existing provisions provided in German law for the elements: lead, arsenic, mercury, barium and antimony, as well as for nitrosamines and nitrosatable substances released from toy material, beyond the date of entry into force of Annex II, Part III, to Directive 2009/48/EC.(3) By Commission Decision 2012/160/EU (2), the Commission granted the German Government’s request and approved the maintenance of the national provisions for nitrosamines and nitrosatable substances. As regards the limit values for arsenic, antimony and mercury – which correspond to the limit values which had been established by Council Directive 88/378/EEC (3) - the Commission did not approve the maintenance of the German national provisions. As regards the limit values for lead and barium – which also correspond to the values which had been established by Directive 88/378/EEC – the Commission provisionally approved the maintenance of the German national provisions, until the entry into force of new Union limit values for lead and barium or until 21 July 2013, whichever date came first.(4) On 14 May 2012, the German Government brought an action for annulment of the Commission Decision of 1 March 2012 before the General Court. In addition, on 13 February 2013, the German Government applied for interim relief requesting the provisional approval of the national provisions maintaining the limit values for antimony, arsenic, barium, lead and mercury, pending the Court’s decision on the main action.(5) By Order of 15 May 2013 in Case T-198/12R, the President of the General Court granted the interim relief measure sought by the German Government. The President considered that under paragraphs 4 and 6 of Article 114 TFEU only the Commission is competent to authorise applications to maintain limit values submitted to it by the Member States (4). Accordingly, the Commission was ordered to authorise that the national provisions notified by the Federal Republic of Germany concerning limit values for antimony, arsenic, barium, lead and mercury in toys be maintained pending the Court’s decision in the main proceedings.(6) On 26 July 2013, the Commission lodged an appeal against the Order of the President of the General Court (C-426/13P(R)). In accordance with Article 60 of the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union, an appeal does not have suspensory effect.(7) The Commission hereby complies with the Order of 15 May 2013 in case T-198/12R and, as required, authorises that the provisions notified by the Federal Republic of Germany concerning limit values for antimony, arsenic, barium, lead and mercury be maintained. The Commission however continues to pursue legal action against the measures notified by the Federal Republic of Germany before the General Court with the main proceedings (T-198/12R) and before the Court of Justice with the appeal to the Order of 15 May 2013 (C-426/13 P(R)),. In accordance with the Court’s Order of 15 May 2013 in case T-198/12R, the Commission authorises that the national provisions notified by the Federal Republic of Germany concerning limit values for antimony, arsenic, barium, lead and mercury in toys be maintained beyond 20 July 2013. This Decision is provisional.It is only valid until the General Court has rendered its judgment in case T-198/12R or the Court of Justice has decided on the Commission’s appeal against the President of the General Court’s order of 15 May 2013 in case T-198/12R (Case C-426/13 P(R)) whichever of the two events occurs earlier. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 7 October 2013.For the CommissionAntonio TAJANIVice-President(1)  Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the safety of toys (OJ L 170, 30.6.2009, p. 1).(2)  Commission Decision 2012/160/EU of 1 March 2012 concerning the national provisions notified by the German Federal Government maintaining the limit values for lead, barium, arsenic, antimony, mercury and nitrosamines and nitrosatable substances in toys beyond the entry into application of Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the safety of toys (OJ L 80, 20.3.2012, p. 19).(3)  Council Directive 88/378/EEC of 3 May 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning the safety of toys (OJ L 187, 16.7.1988, p. 1).(4)  Paragraph 39 of the Order. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;toy industry;toy;mercury;lead;chemical element;antimony;product safety;semi-metal;arsenic;boron;selenium;silicon;tellurium;national implementing measure;implementation of EC Directives;transposition of European directives,21 +505,"75/7/EEC: Commission Decision of 27 November 1974 on the reform of agricultural structures in the Netherlands pursuant to Council Directives No 72/159/EEC and No 72/160/EEC (Only the Dutch text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community;Having regard to Council Directive No 72/159/EEC (1) of 17 April 1972 on the modernization of farms, and in particular Article 18 (3) thereof;Having regard to Council Directive No 72/160/EEC (2) of 17 April 1972 concerning measures to encourage the cessation of farming and the reallocation of utilized agricultural area for the purposes of structural improvement, and in particular Article 9 (3) thereof;Whereas, on 30 August 1974, the Government of the Netherlands, pursuant to Article 17 (4) of Directive No 72/159/EEC, notified the following Regulations: - Decisions as follows of the Board of the Foundation for the Administration of the Agricultural Development and Reorganization Fund (Stichting Ontwikkelings - en Saneringsfonds voor de Landbouw),- Decision No 125 of 4 April 1974 concerning farms suitable for development,- Decision No 126 of 4 April 1974 concerning the establishment of a system of aid for farmers' relief labour associations,- Decision No 133 of 4 July 1974 concerning the granting of aid for the purpose of promoting the formation of farmers' cooperative groups,- Decision No 134 amending the Decision on farms suitable for development;Whereas, in addition, on 29 August 1974 and 2 October 1974, the Government of the Netherlands, pursuant to Article 8 (3) of Directive No 72/160/EEC, notified the following provisions: - Decision No 124 of the Board of the Foundation amending Decision No 103 of the Board (Decisions concerning cessation premiums),- Decision No 135 of the Board of the Foundation amending Decision No 103 of the Board (Decision concerning cessation premiums);Whereas in accordance with Article 18 (3) of Directive No 72/159/EEC and Article 9 (3) of Directive No 72/160/EEC the Commission must decide whether, having regard to the objectives of those Directives and to the need for a proper connection between the various measures, the draft provisions notified comply with the Directives and thus satisfy the conditions for financial contribution to common measures within the meaning of Article 15 of Directive No 72/159/EEC and of Article 6 of Directive No 72/160/EEC;Whereas as regards applications submitted after Decision No 125 of the Board of the Foundation takes effect, that Decision replaces Decisions No 102, No 104, No 111, No 112, No 113 and No 121, which were dealt with in the Commission Decision of 18 April 1974 (3);Whereas the measures provided for in Decisions No 125 and No 134 of the Board of the Foundation in respect of aid for farms which submit a development plan are in accordance with the objectives of Directive No 72/159/EEC;Whereas the measures provided for in Decisions No 126 and No 133 of the Board of the Foundation and concerning respectively farmers' relief labour associations and the formation of farmers' cooperative groups are in accordance with the objectives of Article 12 of Directive No 72/159/EEC;Whereas Decision No 103 of the Board of the Foundation (Decision concerning cessation premiums), which was the subject of the Commission Decision of 18 April 1974, is also in accordance with the objectives stated in Directive No 72/160/EEC, having regard to the amendments contained in Decisions No 124 and No 135;Whereas the EAGGF Committee has been consulted on the financial aspects; (1)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 9. (3)OJ No L 141, 24.5.1974, p. 4.Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the Opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure,. 1. Decisions No 125, No 126, No 133 and No 134 of the Board of the Foundation for the Administration of the Agricultural Development and Reorganization Fund (Stichting Ontwikkelings - en Saneringsfonds voor de Landbouw) as notified by the Netherlands Government on 30 August 1974, satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community to common measures within the meaning of Article 15 of Directive No 72/159/EEC.2. Decision No 103 of the Board of the said Foundation (Decision concerning cessation premiums), as amended by Decisions No 124 and No 135 notified by the Netherlands Government on 29 August 1974 and 2 October 1974, also satisfies the conditions for financial contribution by the Community to common measures within the meaning of Article 6 of Directive No 72/160/EEC. Financial contribution by the Community to the cost of the measures provided for in Decisions No 126 and No 133 of the Board of the Foundation administering the Agricultural Development and Reorganization Fund shall be confined to aid granted to those relief labour associations and cooperative groups which were formed after 1 November 1972. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.. Done at Brussels, 27 November 1974.For the CommissionThe PresidentFrançois-Xavier ORTOLI +",farm modernisation;farm development;farm modernization;modernisation of agricultural structures;modernisation of farming;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;agrarian reform;agricultural reform;reform of agricultural structures;cessation of farming;cessation of agricultural production;farm closure;farmer's retirement annuity;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid;EAGGF Guidance Section;EAGGF Guidance Section aid,21 +1147,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2190/90 of 27 July 1990 on the sale at a price fixed in advance, of unprocessed dried grapes to distillation industries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1202/90 (2), and in particular Article 8 (8) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1206/90 of 7 May 1990 laying down general rules for the system of production aid for processed fruit and vegetables (3), and in particular Article 6 (2) thereof,Whereas Article 6 (2) of Commision Regulation (EEC) No 626/85 of 12 March 1985 on the purchasing, selling and storage of unprocessed dried grapes and figs by storage agencies (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 862/90 (5), provides that products intended for specific uses shall be sold at prices fixed in advance or determined by an invitation to tender;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 913/89 of 10 April 1989 on the sale of unprocessed dried grapes by storage agencies for the manufacture of alcohol (6) provides that unprocessed dried grapes may be sold at a price fixed in advance to distillation industries;Whereas the Greek storage agencies are holding roughly 17 266 tonnes of unprocessed dried grapes from the 1985 and 1988 harvests; whereas these products cannot find outlets for direct human consumption; whereas the products should be offered to the distillation industries;Whereas the selling price should be fixed in such a way that disturbance of the Community market in alcohol and spirituous beverages is avoided;Whereas the amount of the processing security provided for in Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 913/89 should be fixed, taking into consideration the difference between the normal market price for dried grapes and the selling price fixed by this Regulation;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 914/89 (7), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3790/89 (8), provided for the sale at a price fixed in advance of unprocessed dried grapes from the 1985 and 1986 harvest to distillation industries; whereas the mentioned data have been surpassed by the evolution of the actual situation; whereas for administrative reasons, account should be taken of actually existing stocks and prices, and consequently, this Regulation must be repealed;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for products processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. 1. The Greek storage agencies listed in the Annex shall proceed to the sale of a maximum of 500 tonnes of currants from the 1985 harvest and of 7 000 tonnes of sultanas from the 1988 harvest, in accordance with Regulations (EEC) No 626/85 and (EEC) No 913/89 at a price of:- ECU 11,3 per 100 kilograms net for currants, and- ECU 9,3 per 100 kilograms net for sultanas.2. The processing security referred to in Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 913/89 shall be ECU 13,75 per 100 kilograms net for currants and ECU 15,715 per 100 kilograms net for sultanas. 1. Purchase applications must be lodged in writing with each Greek storage agency at the headquarters of the YDAGEP, 241 Acharnon Street, Athens.2. Details of quantites and storage locations may be obtained by interested parties at the addresses given in the Annex. 1. The competent authority shall ensure that the quantity referred to in Article 1 (1) is not exceeded.2. The storage agencies shall notify the competent authority on a daily basis of the applications and quantities deemed acceptable under Article 8 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 626/85. For this purpose, the said authority shall approve the purchase applications before acceptance.3. Where purchase applications exceed the quantity referred to in Article 1 (1), the competent authority shall assign the quantitiy of dried grapes available by drawing lots. Regulation (EEC) No 914/89 is hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 July 1990.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 119, 11. 5. 1990, p. 66.(3) OJ No L 119, 11. 5. 1990, p. 74.(4) OJ No L 72, 13. 3. 1985, p. 7.(5) OJ No L 90, 5. 4. 1990, p. 12.(6) OJ No L 97, 11. 4. 1989, p. 5.(7) OJ No L 97, 11. 4. 1989, p. 7.(8) OJ No L 367, 16. 12. 1989, p. 46.ANNEXList of storage agencies referred to in Article 1 of this RegulationSULTANAS1. KSOS, 24 Kanari Street, Athens, Greece.2. Enosis Georgicon Sineterismon Iracliou Crete, Iraclio Crete, Greece.3. Enosis Georgicon Sineterismon Messaras, Mires Iracliou Crete, Greece.4. Enosis Georgicon Sineterismon Monofatsiou, Assimi Iracliou Crete, Greece.5. Agrotikos Sineterismos Croussonos, Crousson Crète, Greece.CURRANTS1. ASO, Mezonos 241, Patras, Greece.2. Enosis Georgikon Sineterismon Zakynthou, Zakynthos, Greece. +",price fixed in advance;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;storage;storage facility;storage site;warehouse;warehousing;sale;offering for sale;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery,21 +35408,"Commission Directive 2008/42/EC of 3 April 2008 amending Council Directive 76/768/EEC, concerning cosmetic products, for the purpose of adapting Annexes II and III thereto to technical progress (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) On the basis of the IFRA (International Fragrance Association) Code of Practice, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) (2), identified substances used as fragrance compounds in cosmetic products for which some restrictions should be provided.(2) Considering that whatever the function of these substances in cosmetic products is, it is the exposure to these substances which should be considered. Therefore, the restrictions should not be limited to the use of the identified substances as fragrance compounds in cosmetic products.(3) However, sensitisation would not exist when the substance is used in oral products. Therefore, in order to ensure consistency, as some of these substances are authorised as flavouring substances by Commission Decision 1999/217/EC of 23 February 1999 adopting a register of flavouring substances used in or on foodstuffs drawn up in application of Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 October 1996 (3), these restrictions should not apply to substances listed under this register.(4) In the light of the opinions of the SCCP, it is necessary to amend the restrictions related to the identified substances which are already listed in Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC under entries 45, 72, 73, 88 and 89. Furthermore, it is appropriate to include in that Annex those identified substances which are not yet listed with their respective restrictions, as well as, for consistency, substances belonging to the same family identified in Commission Decision 96/335/EC of 8 May 1996 establishing an inventory and a common nomenclature of ingredients employed in cosmetic products (4).(5) Benzyl alcohol being listed twice in Annex III part 1, under reference numbers 45 and 68, the content of entry 68 as well as the new restrictions should be included in entry 45.(6) Following clarification by the SCCP regarding Peru balsam, entry 1136 of Annex II should be amended.(7) Directive 76/768/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) In order to ensure a smooth progression from the existing formulae of cosmetic products to formulae which comply with the requirements laid down in this Directive, it is necessary to provide for appropriate transitional periods.(9) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Cosmetic Products,. Annexes II and III of Directive 76/768/EEC are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that products which fail to comply with this Directive are not sold or disposed of to the final consumer after 4 October 2009. 1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 4 October 2008 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 4 April 2009.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 April 2008.For the CommissionGünter VERHEUGENVice-President(1)  OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 169. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2008/14/EC (OJ L 42, 16.2.2008, p. 43).(2)  OJ L 66, 4.3.2004, p. 45. Decision as amended by Decision 2007/263/EC (OJ L 114, 1.5.2007, p. 14).(3)  OJ L 84, 27.3.1999, p. 1. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/252/EC (OJ L 91, 29.3.2006, p. 48).(4)  OJ L 132, 1.6.1996, p. 1. Decision as amended by Decision 2006/257/EC (OJ L 97, 5.4.2006, p. 1).ANNEXDirective 76/768/EEC is amended as follows:(1) In Annex II, reference number 1136 is replaced by the following: ‘Exudation of Myroxylon pereirae (Royle) Klotzch (Peru balsam, crude); CAS No 8007-00-9) when used as fragrance ingredient’.(2) Part 1 of Annex III is amended as follows:(a) reference number 68 is deleted;(b) reference numbers 45, 72, 73, 88 and 89 are replaced by the following:Reference number Substance Restrictions Conditions of use and warnings which must be printed on the labelField of application and/or use Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product Other limitations and requirementsa b c d e f‘45 Benzyl alcohol (1) (b)(a) Solvent(b) fragrance/aromatic compositions/their raw materials— 0,001 % in leave-on products— 0,01 % in rinse-off products72 Hydroxycitronellal (a) (b)(a) Oral products— 0,001 % in leave-on products— 0,01 % in rinse-off products(b) Other products(b) 1,0 %73 Isoeugenol (a) (b)(a) Oral products— 0,001 % in leave-on products— 0,01 % in rinse-off products(b) Other products(b) 0,02 %88 d-Limonene The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds:— 0,001 % in leave-on products— 0,01 % in rinse-off products89 Methyl 2-octynoate (a) (b)(a) Oral products— 0,001 % in leave-on products— 0,01 % in rinse-off products(b) Other products(b) 0,01 % when used alone(c) The following reference numbers 103 to 184 are added:Reference number Substance Restrictions Conditions of use and warnings which must be printed on the labelField of application and/or use Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product Other limitations and requirementsa b c d e f‘103 Abies alba cone oil and extract Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)104 Abies alba needle oil and extract Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)105 Abies pectinata needle oil and extract Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)106 Abies sibirica needle oil and extract Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)107 Abies balsamea needle oil and extract Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)108 Pinus mugo pumilio leaf and twig oil and extract Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)109 Pinus mugo leaf and twig oil and extract Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)110 Pinus sylvestris leaf and twig oil and extract Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)111 Pinus nigra leaf and twig oil and extract Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)112 Pinus palustris leaf and twig oil and extract Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)113 Pinus pinaster leaf and twig oil and extract Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)114 Pinus pumila leaf and twig oil and extract Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)115 Pinus species leaf and twig oil and extract Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)116 Pinus cembra leaf and twig oil and extract Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)117 Pinus cembra leaf and twig extract acetylated Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)118 Picea Mariana Leaf Oil and Extract Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)119 Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil and Extract Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)120 Thuja Occidentalis Stem Oil Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)121 3-Carene Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)122 Cedrus atlantica wood oil and extract Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)123 Cupressus sempervirens leaf oil and extract Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)124 Turpentine gum (Pinus spp.) Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)125 Turpentine oil and rectified oil Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)126 Turpentine, steam distilled (Pinus spp.) Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)127 Terpene alcohols acetates Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)128 Terpene hydrocarbons Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)129 Terpenes and terpenoids with the exception of limonene (d-, l-, and dl-isomers) listed under reference numbers 167, 168 and 88 of this Annex III, part 1 Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)130 Terpene terpenoids sinpine Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)131 α-Terpinene Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)132 γ-Terpinene Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)133 Terpinolene Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (3)(a) Leave-on products(a) 2 %(b) Rinse-off products135 Allyl butyrate Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0,1 %136 Allyl cinnamate Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0,1 %137 Allyl cyclohexylacetate Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0,1 %138 Allyl cyclohexylpropionate Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0,1 %139 Allyl heptanoate Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0,1 %140 Allyl caproate Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0,1 %141 Allyl isovalerate Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0,1 %142 Allyl octanoate Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0,1 %143 Allyl phenoxyacetate Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0,1 %144 Allyl phenylacetate Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0,1 %145 Allyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0,1 %146 Allyl cyclohexyloxyacetate Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0,1 %147 Allyl isoamyloxyacetate Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0,1 %148 Allyl 2-methylbutoxyacetate Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0,1 %149 Allyl nonanoate Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0,1 %150 Allyl propionate Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0,1 %151 Allyl trimethylhexanoate Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0,1 %152 Allyl heptine carbonate 0,002 % This material should not be used in combination with any other 2-alkynoic acid ester (e.g methyl heptine carbonate)153 Amylcyclopentenone 0,1 %154 Myroxylon balsamum var pereirae. extracts and distillates 0,4 %155 4-tert.-Butyldihydrocinnamaldehyde 0,6 %(a) Leave-on products(b) Rinse-off products(a) 0,4 % of Cumin oil(a) Oral products(b) Other products(b) 0,02 %(a) Oral products(b) Other products(b) 0,02 %159 trans-Rose ketone-5 (4) 0,02 %(a) Oral products(b) Other products(b) 0,02 %(a) Oral products(b) Other products(b) 0,02 %(a) Oral products(b) Other products(b) 0,02 %(a) Oral products(b) Other products(b) 0,02 %(b) 0,02 %(a) Oral products(b) Other products(b) 0,02 %(a) Oral products(b) Other products(b) 0,002 %167 l-Limonene Peroxide value less than 20 mmoles/L (3)168 dl-Limonene (racemic) Peroxide value less than 20 mmoles/L (3)(a) Oral products(b) Other products(b) 0,1 %170 Isobergamate 0,1 %171 Methoxy dicyclopentadiene carboxaldehyde 0,5 %172 3-methylnon-2-enenitrile 0,2 %(a) Oral products(b) Other products(b) 0,002 % when used alone(a) Oral products(b) Other products(b) 0,3 %(a) Oral products(b) Other products(b) 0,01 %176 Isocyclogeraniol 0,5 %(a) Oral products(b) Other products(b) 0,06 %(a) Oral products(b) Other products(b) 0,002 %179 p-methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde 0,2 %180 Liquidambar orientalis Balsam oil and extract 0,6 %181 Liquidambar styraciflua balsam oil and extract 0,6 %(a) leave-on products: 0,1 %(b) rinse-off products: 0,2 %183 Commiphora erythrea engler var. glabrescens engler gum extract and oil 0,6 %184 Opopanax chironium resin 0,6 %(1)  As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 34.(2)  This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’(3)  This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.(4)  The sum of those substances used in combination should not exceed the limits given in column d.’ +",consumer information;consumer education;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;cosmetic product;beauty product;cosmetic;perfume;soap;toilet preparation;product safety;technological change;adaptation to technical progress;digital revolution;technical progress;technological development;technological progress,21 +11753,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2009/93 of 23 July 1993 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community and Regulation (EEC) No 1443/93 on transitional measures for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community in 1993. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), and in particular Articles 20 and 30 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 (2) lays down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community, and in particular for the reallocation of quantities covered by unused import licences, the reallocation of quantities re-exported outside the Community and the documents to be submitted when application is made for a certificate to import traditional ACP bananas;Whereas the arrangements adopted for the reallocation of quantities not used or re-exported outside the Community should be amended to take account of the administrative requirements for the management of licences and of the periods for the submission of applications; whereas, when re-export takes place, the reallocation of the corresponding quantities pursuant to Article 18 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 should be effected where proof of re-export is supplied pursuant to the relevant Community rules that operation has taken place;Whereas, as regards the issue of licences for the import of traditional ACP bananas, the documents to be produced when the application is made should be limited to a certificate of origin;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1443/93 (3) lays down transitional measures for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Commundity in 1993; whereas those arrangements should be adjusted to take account of the amendments made to the measures laid down by Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93; whereas, in the case of goods in transit when the new import arrangements come into force discrepancies between the various language versions should be resolved by using the traditional technical expression 'release for free circulation';Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Bananas,. Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 is amended as follows:1. the following second subparagraph is inserted in Article 9 (4):'The abovementioned indications shall be entered in Box 20 of both the licence application and the licence.';2. Article 10 (3) is replaced by the following:'3. Unused quantities covered by a licence shall be reallocated on application to the same operators, whether owners or transferees, during a subsequent quarter, but in the course of the year in which the first licence was issued.';3. in Article 12:- in paragraph 1, the words 'and intended for re-export outside the Community' are replaced by 'and which have been re-exported outside the Community.',- in paragraph 2, the words 'the quantities intended for re-export' are replaced by 'the quantities released for free circulation and re-exported.',- paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:'3. One or more import licences shall be issued up to the quantities re-exported, either to the owner or the transferee of the previous licences, during a subsequent quarter, but in the course of the year in which the first licence or licences were issued.';4. in Article 14 (4):- point (b) is deleted,- in point (c) the words 'and (b)' are deleted;5. in Annex III, point B under the heading 'Notes' is deleted. Regulation (EEC) No 1443/93 is amended as follows:1. in Article 7:- in paragraph 1, second sentence, the words 'the documents required by Article 14 (4)' are replaced by 'the certificate of origin referred to in Article 14 (4).',- in paragraph 4, first sentence, the words 'the documents required by Article 14 (4)' are replaced by 'the certificate of origin referred to in Article 14 (4).',- in paragraph 4, second sentence, the words 'On receipt of these documents', are replaced by 'On receipt of the certificate of origin,',- paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:'5. If the certificate of origin referred to in paragraph 1 is not presented to the competent authority by 31 July 1993, the licences for the balance of the total quantity applied for shall not be issued to the trader concerned and the guarantee relating to the licence already issued shall be released in proportion to the quantities for which the abovementioned document is produced.';2. the first sentence of Article 9 (1) is replaced by the following:'An import licence will not be required for bananas which were dispatched from the country where they were produced before 23 June 1993 but which were released for free circulation in the Community on or after 1 July 1993.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 July 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(3) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 16. +",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;re-export;certificate of origin,21 +19918,"2000/649/EC: Commission Decision of 12 October 2000 amending Decision 94/442/EC setting up a conciliation procedure in the context of the clearance of the accounts of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) Guarantee Section (notified under document number C(2000) 2988). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy(1), and in particular Article 7(5) thereof,Whereas:(1) Since modern financial audit methods are becoming increasingly important in the EAGGF Guarantee Section accounts clearance procedure, the conciliation body should be composed not only of members who are highly qualified in EAGGF Guarantee Section matters, but also of members with a high level of practical financial audit experience. Commission Decision 94/442/EC setting up a conciliation procedure in the context of the clearance of the accounts of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) Guarantee Section(2) should be adapted accordingly.(2) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund,. Decision 94/442/EC is hereby amended as follows:The first subparagraph of Article 3(1) is replaced by the following:""The Body shall be composed of five members selected from among eminent persons offering every guarantee of independence and highly qualified in EAGGF Guarantee Section matters or in the practice of financial audit. They must be nationals of different Member States."" This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 October 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103.(2) OJ L 182, 16.7.1994, p. 45. +",EU body;Community body (established by the Treaties);European Union body;European Commission;CEC;Commission of the European Communities;EC Commission;EU Commission;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;conciliation procedure (part of codecision procedure);conciliation;conciliation committee;closing of accounts;clearance of accounts;rendering of accounts;EAGGF Guarantee Section;EAGGF Guarantee Section aid,21 +42,"Council Directive 66/601/EEC of 25 October 1966 amending the Council Directive of 26 June 1964 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in fresh meat. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 43 and 100 thereof;Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament 1;Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee;Whereas the Council Directive of 26 June 1964 2 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in fresh meat entered into force on 30 June 1965;Whereas that Directive constitutes the first stage of a harmonisation designed to eliminate obstacles to trade arising from differences between the veterinary provisions of Member States, in particular as regards meat hygiene;Whereas the incorporation of that Directive in the laws of each Member State has shown that its provisions should be adapted in the light of new technical and scientific data and the experience gained;Whereas, therefore, certain amendments must be made to the original text as soon as possible, but without detriment to the basic standards and principles of the system instituted by that Directive;Whereas, in the light of the experience gained, some of the definitions contained in that Directive should be amplified;Whereas it must be specified that the reasons for prohibiting the marketing of meat must be stated at the time of the health inspection carried out in the country of destination, in particular to enable the powers of the veterinary expert responsible for delivering an opinion for the consignor to be defined;Whereas it should be expressly stated that in trade in fresh meat not intended for human consumption, national provisions shall remain in force until such time as Community regulations are adopted;Whereas the provisions on slaughterhouse hygiene must be maintained but the requirement that in slaughterhouses special places be provided where certain specific species of animal are not slaughtered can be withdrawn;Whereas experience has shown that stamping requirements should be amended as regards small cuts of meat and offal and that the use of violet colouring matters in addition to methyl violet should be authorised for stamping meat;. The Council Directive of 26 June 1964 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in fresh meat shall be amended as indicated in the following Articles. 1. Article 2 (a) shall read as follows:""(a) ""carcase"" means the whole body of a slaughter animal after bleeding, evisceration and removal 1 OJ No 130, 19.7.1966, p. 2466/66. 2 OJ No 121, 29.7.1964, p. 2012/64. of the limbs at the carpus and tarsus, the head, the tail and the udder ; in addition, in the case of bovine animals, sheep, goats and solipeds, after skinning.""2. There shall be added to the end of Article 2 (b) the words, ""whether or not naturally connected to the carcase"". In Article 3 (1) (c) there shall be substituted for the words ""found to be healthy"" the words, ""as a result of such inspection, passed fit for slaughter for intra-Community trade in fresh meat"". In Article 4 (4) there shall be inserted after the word ""slaughterhouse"" the words ""or cutting plant"". Article 5 (1) shall read as follows:""1. Without prejudice to the powers arising from the second sentence of the second subparagraph of Article 4 (3), a Member State may prohibit the marketing of fresh meat on its territory if, at the time of the health inspection carried out in the country of destination, it is found that: (a) such meat is unfit for human consumption ; or(b) the provisions of Article 3 have not been observed."" 1. In Article 6 (1) A (a) 1 the words ""und Schweinen"" in the German text shall be deleted.2. The following subparagraph (d) shall be added to Article 6 (1) A:""(d) Fresh meat not intended for human consumption.""3. The following provisions shall be added to the end of Article 6 (1) A:""The fresh meat referred to in (a), (b) and (c) above may only be consigned in accordance with Article 3."" Chapter I (1) of Annex I shall be amended as follows: (a) The following shall be substituted for the text of subparagraph (b):""(b) slaughter rooms large enough for work to be carried out satisfactorily ; in a slaughter room where both pigs and other animal species are slaughtered, a special place must be provided for slaughtering pigs;""(b) Subparagraph (e) shall read as follows:""(e) separate rooms for the storage of fat and for the storage of hides, horns and hooves, where such waste products are not removed from the slaughterhouse on the day of slaughter;""(c) Subparagraph (p) shall read as follows:""(p) an adequate supply, under pressure, of drinking water only ; however, non-drinking water may be used in exceptional cases for steam production, provided that the pipes installed for this purpose do not allow this water to be used for other purposes."" Chapter V (18) of Annex I shall read as follows:""18. Carcases of solipeds, pigs over four weeks old and bovine animals over three months old must be submitted for inspection split lengthwise into half carcases down the spinal column. In the case of such pigs and of solipeds, the head shall also be split lengthwise. If the inspection so necessitates, the official veterinarian may require any carcase to be split lengthwise."" 1. In the first indent of Chapter VII (29) of Annex I the words ""in the dorsal region"" shall be deleted.2. Chapter VII (30) of Annex I shall read as follows:""30. Livers shall be hot-branded with a stamp in accordance with 28.Heads, tongues, hearts and lungs shall be marked with ink or hot-branded with a stamp in accordance with 28.However, in the case of bovine animals under three months old, swine, sheep and goats, stamping of tongues and hearts shall not be compulsory.""3. Chapter VII (31) of Annex I shall read as follows:""31. Cuts other than fat, subcutaneous fat, tails, ears and feet obtained in the cutting plants from properly stamped carcases must, where they do not bear a stamp, be marked with ink or hotbranded with a stamp in accordance with 28 which shall bear the number of the cutting plant instead of the veterinary approval number of the slaughterhouse;Pieces of solid outer fat from which the rind has been removed shall be put together in lots of five pieces sealed under official supervision and labelled in accordance with 32.""4. The first paragraph of Chapter VII (32) of Annex I shall read as follows:""32. When cuts from carcases of offal are consigned in packages, a stamp as provided for in 28 or 31 must be affixed to a clearly visible label attached to the package in such a way that it must necessarily be broken when the package is opened.""The last sentence of 32 shall be deleted.5. Chapter VII (33) of Annex I shall read as follows:""33. Only methyl violet or any other violet colouring matter authorised for such purpose under Community rules may be used for stamping meat with ink."" 0Chapter VIII (34) of Annex I shall read as follows:""34. The original copy of the health certificate accompanying meat during transportation to the country of destination must be issued by an official veterinarian at the time of loading. The health certificate must correspond in form and content to the model in Annex II, be expressed in the language of the country of destination at least and contain the information specified in the model in Annex II."" 1Subparagraph (a) of point IV of Annex II shall read as follows:""(a) - the meat described above 3- the label affixed to the packages of meat described above 3bears a stamp to the effect that the meat comes wholly from animals slaughtered in approved slaughterhouses;"" 2The Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive within eight months following its notification and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. 3This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 October 1966.For the CouncilThe PresidentB.W. BIESHEUVEL +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;health certificate;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +1499,"93/96/EEC: Commission Decision of 12 February 1993 on certain protective measures with respect to bivalve molluscs from Morocco. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/675/EEC of 10 December 1990 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 92/438/EEC (2), and in particular Article 19 (1) thereof,Whereas the presence of a paralytic toxin (PSP) has been recorded on several occasions in consignments of bivalve molluscs imported from Morocco;Whereas the levels of toxin observed can constitute a serious danger to public health; whereas the necessary protective measures should be adopted rapidly at Comunity level;Whereas in the absence of health guarantees from the Moroccan authorities imports of bivalve molluscs from Morocco should be prohibited,. Member States shall prohibit the importation of consignments of bivalve molluscs, marine gastropods and echinoderms originating in Morocco. Member States shall amend the measures which they apply to importations in order to bring them into conformity with the present Decision. They shall inform the Commission thereof. This Decision shall apply until 15 March 1993. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 February 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 243, 25. 8. 1992, p. 27. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;Morocco;Kingdom of Morocco;mollusc;cephalopod;shellfish;squid;toxic substance;dioxin;harmful substance;toxic discharge;toxic product;toxic waste;toxicity;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;public health;health of the population,21 +36629,"Commission Decision 2009/724/JHA of 17 September 2009 laying down the date for the completion of migration from the Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) to the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II). ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union,Having regard to Council Decision 2008/839/JHA of 24 October 2008 on migration from the Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) to the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (1), and in particular Article 11(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 11(2) of Decision 2008/839/JHA of 24 October provides for the migration of the Member States participating in SIS 1+ from N.SIS to N.SIS II using the interim migration architecture, with the support of France and of the Commission, by 30 September 2009 at the latest. If necessary, this date may be changed in accordance with the procedure defined in Article 17(2) of that Decision.(2) Issues identified during testing of SIS II led to delay in the implementation of the activities set out in Decision 2008/839/JHA. Council Conclusions of 26 and 27 February 2009 stated that, given the time required to resolve outstanding issues, the date for migration from SIS 1+ to SIS II, set for September 2009, was no longer realistic.(3) In the light of the delay to the migration from SIS 1+ to SIS II, the new date for the completion of migration should be set to coincide with the final expiry date of Decision 2008/839/JHA, allowing the continuation of activities leading to the start of operations of SIS II until that date.(4) The United Kingdom is taking part in this Decision, in accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the framework of the European Union annexed to the EU Treaty and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and Article 8(2) of Council Decision 2000/365/EC of 29 May 2000 concerning the request of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (2).(5) Ireland is taking part in this Decision in accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the framework of the European Union annexed to the EU Treaty and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and Article 6(2) of Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 February 2002 concerning Ireland's request to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (3).(6) As regards Iceland and Norway, this Decision constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the association of those two States with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (4), which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point G of Council Decision 1999/437/EC (5) on certain arrangements for the application of that Agreement.(7) As regards Switzerland, this Decision constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement signed between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis, which falls within the area referred to in Article 1, point G of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2008/149/JHA (6) on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement.(8) As regards Liechtenstein, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point G of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2008/262/JHA of 28 February 2008 on the signature, on behalf of the European Union, and on the provisional application of certain provisions of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation's association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (7).(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up by Article 67(1) of Council Decision 2007/533/JHA (8) and referred to in Article 17(1) of Decision 2008/839/JHA,. The Member States participating in SIS 1+ shall complete migration from N.SIS to N.SIS II using the interim migration architecture, with the support of France and of the Commission, by the expiry date of Decision 2008/839/JHA.. Done at Brussels, 17 September 2009.For the CommissionJacques BARROTVice-President(1)  OJ L 299, 8.11.2008, p. 43.(2)  OJ L 131, 1.6.2000, p. 43.(3)  OJ L 64, 7.3.2002, p. 20.(4)  OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 36.(5)  OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31.(6)  OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 50.(7)  OJ L 83, 26.3.2008, p. 5.(8)  OJ L 205, 7.8.2007, p. 63. +",information system;automatic information system;on-line system;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;border control;frontier control;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;Schengen Information System;SIS;Specific Information Exchange System;testing;experiment;industrial testing;pilot experiment;test,21 +5025,"2010/370/: Commission Decision of 1 July 2010 on the allocation to Spain of additional days at sea within ICES Divisions VIIIc and IXa excluding the Gulf of Cadiz (notified under document C(2010) 4330). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 of 16 January 2009 fixing for 2009 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of stocks, applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (1), and in particular point 9 of Annex IIB thereto,Whereas:(1) Point 7 of Annex IIB to Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 specifies the maximum number of days on which Union vessels of an overall length equal to or greater than 10 meters carrying on board trawls, Danish seines and similar gears of mesh size equal to or lager than 32 mm and gill-nets of mesh size equal to or lager than 60 mm and bottom long-lines may be present within ICES Divisions VIIIc and IXa excluding the Gulf of Cadiz from 1 February 2009 to 31 January 2010.(2) Point 9 of Annex IIB enables the Commission to allocate an additional number of days at sea on which a vessel may be present within the geographical area when carrying on board such fishing gears, on the basis of permanent cessations of fishing activities that have taken place since 1 January 2004.(3) On 11 November 2009, Spain submitted data demonstrating that twelve fishing vessels have ceased activities since 1 January 2004. In view of the data submitted and having regard to the method of calculation laid down in point 9.1 of Annex IIB, nine additional days at sea for vessels carrying on board the fishing gears specified in point 3 of the same Annex should be allocated to Spain for the period from 1 February 2009 to 31 January 2010.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,. Article 1The maximum number of days on which a fishing vessel flying the flag of Spain and carrying on board fishing gear, mentioned in point 3 of Annex IIB to Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 and not subject to any of the special conditions listed in point 7.2 of that Annex may be present in ICES Divisions VIIIc and IXa excluding the Gulf of Cadiz, as laid down in Table I of that Annex, shall be amended to 184 days per year. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.. Done at Brussels, 1 July 2010.For the CommissionMaria DAMANAKIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 22, 26.1.2009, p. 1. +",fishing fleet;fishing capacity;fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;catch area;fishing regulations;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +15597,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1399/96 of 18 July 1996 fixing for the 1996/97 marketing year the amount of the aid for the cultivation of certain varieties of grape intended for drying. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2314/95 (2), and in particular Article 6 (6) thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86, new aid arrangements in respect of specialized areas for the cultivation of sultanas, currants and muscatels took effect as from the 1990/91 marketing year; whereas these arrangements have gradually replaced the system of production aid provided for in Article 6a;Whereas, pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 6a (1) of the abovementioned Regulation, the Community aid per hectare should be set at the level laid down in this Regulation;Whereas the third subparagraph of Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 provides for the possibility to differentiate the amount of aid on the basis of the varieties of grapes and on other factors which may affect yield; whereas it is appropriate to provide such a differentiation by a coefficient derived from the ratio of average yield by variety to total average yield; whereas in the case of sultanas provision should be made for further differentiation between areas affected by phylloxera or replanted within the last five years, and other areas;Whereas, however, it is appropriate to provide that areas having a yield lower than a threshold differentiated for the varieties concerned shall not be considered as specialized areas for the application of the aid arrangements; whereas, therefore, aid shall not be granted for the cultivation of such areas;Whereas it is necessary to determine the aid to be granted to producers who replant their vineyards in order to combat phylloxera under the conditions laid down in Article 6 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86;Whereas verification of the areas used for growing these grapes has revealed no overrun of the maximum guaranteed area fixed in Article 4 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2911/90 of 9 October 1990 laying down detailed rules of application for aid for the production of certain varieties of grapes for drying (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2614/95 (4);Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. 1. For the 1996/97 marketing year, the per hectare aid for the cultivation of sultanas, currants and muscatels intended for processing pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 shall be ECU 2 785 per hectare of specialized area harvested.For each variety the amount of aid shall be adjusted by the coefficient listed in the Annex.2. For the application of Article 6 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 areas having a yield per hectare less than:- 1 500 kilograms of dried grapes for sultanas,- 2 500 kilograms of dried grapes for other sultanas affected by phylloxera or replanted within the last five years,- 1 500 kilograms of dried grapes for currants,- 400 kilograms of dried grapes for muscatels,shall not be considered as specialized areas. The aid shall not be paid for the cultivation of the abovementioned products on these areas.3. Member States shall take all necessary measures for checking this minimum yield. Pursuant to Article 6 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86, the per hectare aid to be granted to producers who replant their vineyards in order to combat phylloxera and who do not receive the aid provided for under the operational programme to combat that disease shall be ECU 3 917 per hectare.The Member States concerned shall take the administrative provisions needed for the granting of this aid. (2) shall not apply in such cases. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 September 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 July 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 233, 30. 9. 1995, p. 69.(3) OJ No L 278, 10. 10. 1990, p. 35.(4) OJ No L 268, 10. 11. 1995, p. 7.ANNEXCoefficients applicable for varieties of dried grapes>TABLE> +",plant disease;diseases of plants;plant pathology;grape;table grape;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;marketing year;agricultural year;aid per hectare;per hectare aid,21 +11062,"93/417/EEC: Commission Decision of 21 June 1993 amending the Decision on the Liaison Group on the Elderly. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Whereas it is necessary to adapt membership of the Group in the light of developments at Community level,. Commission Decision 91/544/EEC (1) is amended as follows:1. in Article 3 (2) '20' shall be replaced by '25';2. in Article 4 (3) shall '- EPSO - European Platform of Seniors Organizations: 5 seats' shall be added to the list of member organizations of the Liaison Group. A consequential amendment to the Annex to add EPSO to the list of organizations invited to submit candidates shall be made. This decision shall take effect on 21 June 1993.. Done at Brussels, 21 June 1993.For the CommissionPadraig FLYNNMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 296, 26. 10. 1991, p. 42. +",elderly person;aged person;old age;old person;older people;senior citizen;population ageing;ageing of the population;demographic ageing;European social policy;pension scheme;State pension;occupational pension;old age pension;pension plan;retirement pension;European symbol;European anthem;European emblem;European flag;European stamp,21 +38959,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1179/2010 of 10 December 2010 establishing a prohibition of fishing for deep-sea sharks in Community waters and waters not under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries of V, VI, VII, VIII and IX by vessels flying the flag of Portugal. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1359/2008 of 28 November 2008 fixing for 2009 and 2010 the fishing opportunities for Community fishing vessels for certain deep-sea fish stocks (2), lays down quotas for 2009 and 2010.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2010.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2010 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 December 2010.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 352, 31.12.2008, p. 1.ANNEXNo 18/DSSMember State PortugalStock DWS/56789-Species Deep-sea sharksZone Community waters and waters not under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries of V, VI, VII, VIII and IXDate 7.6.2010 +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters,21 +20890,"2001/585/EC: Council Decision of 18 June 2001 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Slovenia concerning the participation of the Republic of Slovenia in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1), in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),Whereas:(1) The European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network were established by Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90(3).(2) The Luxembourg European Council (December 1997) made participation in the Community programmes and agencies a way of stepping up the pre-accession strategy for the central and east European countries. In the case of the agencies, the European Council's conclusions provide that ""the Community agencies in which applicant countries will be able to participate will be determined on a case-by-case basis"".(3) The Helsinki European Council (December 1999) reaffirmed the inclusive nature of the accession process, which now comprises 13 candidate countries within a single framework with the candidate countries participating in the accession process on an equal footing.(4) The Council, on 14 February 2000, authorised the Commission to conduct negotiations on the participation in the European Environment Agency of the countries applying for accession. The Commission signed the Final Act of the negotiations on 9 October 2000.(5) The Agreement as referred to in this Decision should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Slovenia concerning the participation of the Republic of Slovenia in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network is approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is set out as an Annex to this Decision. The President of the Council is authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to deposit the notification provided for in Article 18 of the Agreement. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Luxembourg, 18 June 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Winberg(1) OJ C 120 E, 24.4.2001, p. 235.(2) Opinion delivered 31.5.2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ L 120, 11.5.1990, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 933/1999 (OJ L 117, 5.5.1999, p. 1). +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);environmental policy;environmental management;environmental monitoring;EMAS;EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme;environmental inspection;environmental surveillance;environmental watch;monitoring of pollution;information network;European Environment Agency;EEA;European Environment Monitoring and Information Network;Slovenia;Republic of Slovenia,21 +29327,"Council Decision 2005/109/CFSP of 24 January 2005 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the participation of the Kingdom of Morocco in the European Union military crisis management operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Operation Althea). ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 24 thereof,Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency,Whereas:(1) On 12 July 2004, the Council adopted Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP on the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1).(2) Article 11(3) of that Joint Action provides that detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third States are to be the subject of an agreement, in accordance with Article 24 of the Treaty on European Union.(3) Following authorisation by the Council on 13 September 2004, the Presidency, assisted by the Secretary-General/High Representative, negotiated an Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the participation of the Kingdom of Morocco in the European Union military crisis management operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Operation ALTHEA).(4) The Agreement should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the participation of the Kingdom of Morocco in the European Union military crisis management operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Operation ALTHEA) is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the European Union. This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 24 January 2005.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1)  OJ L 252, 28.7.2004, p. 10.AGREEMENTbetween the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the participation of the Kingdom of Morocco in the European Union military crisis management operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Operation Althea)THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU),of the one part, andTHE KINGDOM OF MOROCCOof the other part,hereinafter referred to as the ‘Parties’,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT:— the adoption by the Council of the European Union of Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP of 12 July 2004 on the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1),— the invitation to the Kingdom of Morocco to participate in the EU-led operation,— the successful completion of the Force Generation process and the recommendation by the EU Operation Commander and the EU Military Committee to agree on the participation of the Kingdom of Morocco's forces in the EU-led operation,— Political and Security Committee Decision BiH/1/2004 of 21 September 2004 (2) on the acceptance of the Kingdom of Morocco’s contribution to the EU military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina,— Political and Security Committee Decision BiH/3/2004 of 29 September 2004 on the setting up of the Committee of Contributors for the EU military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (3),HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Participation in the operation1.   The Kingdom of Morocco shall associate itself with Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP of 12 July 2004 on the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and with any Joint Action or Decision by which the Council of the European Union decides to extend the EU military crisis management operation, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and any required implementing arrangements.2.   The contribution of the Kingdom of Morocco to the EU military crisis management operation is without prejudice to the decision-making autonomy of the European Union.3.   The Kingdom of Morocco shall ensure that its forces and personnel participating in the EU military crisis management operation undertake their mission in conformity with:— Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP and possible subsequent amendments,— the Operation Plan,— implementing measures.4.   Forces and personnel seconded to the operation by the Kingdom of Morocco shall carry out their duties and conduct themselves solely with the interest of the EU military crisis management operation in mind.5.   The Kingdom of Morocco shall inform the EU Operation Commander in due time of any change to its participation in the operation.Article 2Status of forces1.   The status of the forces and personnel contributed to the EU military crisis management operation by the Kingdom of Morocco shall be governed by the provisions on the status of forces, if available, agreed between the European Union and the host country.2.   The status of the forces and personnel contributed to headquarters or command elements located outside Bosnia and Herzegovina shall be governed by arrangements between the headquarters and command elements concerned and the Kingdom of Morocco.3.   Without prejudice to the provisions on the status of forces referred to in paragraph 1, the Kingdom of Morocco shall exercise jurisdiction over its forces and personnel participating in the EU military crisis management operation.4.   The Kingdom of Morocco shall be responsible for answering any claims linked to participation in the EU military crisis management operation, from or concerning any of its forces and personnel. The Kingdom of Morocco shall be responsible for bringing any action, in particular legal or disciplinary, against any of its forces and personnel, in accordance with its laws and regulations.5.   The Kingdom of Morocco undertakes to make a declaration as regards the waiver of claims against any State participating in the EU military crisis management operation, and to do so when signing this Agreement.6.   The European Union undertakes to ensure that Member States make a declaration as regards the waiver of claims, for the participation of the Kingdom of Morocco in the EU military crisis management operation, and to do so when signing this Agreement.Article 3Classified information1.   The Kingdom of Morocco shall take appropriate measures to ensure that EU classified information is protected in accordance with the European Union Council’s security regulations, contained in Council Decision 2001/264/EC of 19 March 2001 (4), and in accordance with further guidance issued by competent authorities, including the EU Operation Commander.2.   Where the EU and the Kingdom of Morocco have concluded an agreement on security procedures for the exchange of classified information, the provisions of such an agreement shall apply in the context of the EU military crisis management operation.Article 4Chain of command1.   All forces and personnel participating in the EU military crisis management operation shall remain under the full command of their national authorities.2.   National authorities shall transfer the operational and tactical command and/or control of their forces and personnel to the EU Operation Commander. The EU Operation Commander is entitled to delegate his authority.3.   The Kingdom of Morocco shall have the same rights and obligations in terms of the day-to-day management of the operation as participating European Union Member States.4.   The EU Operation Commander may, following consultations with the Kingdom of Morocco, at any time request the withdrawal of the Kingdom of Morocco’s contribution.5.   A senior military representative (SMR) shall be appointed by the Kingdom of Morocco to represent its national contingent in the EU military crisis management operation. The SMR shall consult with the EU Force Commander on all matters affecting the operation and shall be responsible for day to day contingent discipline.Article 5Financial aspects1.   The Kingdom of Morocco shall assume all the costs associated with its participation in the operation unless the costs are subject to common funding as provided for in the legal instruments referred to in Article 1(1) of this Agreement, as well as in Council Decision 2004/197/CFSP of 23 February 2004 establishing a mechanism to administer the financing of the common costs of EU operations having military or defence implications (5).2.   In the case of death, injury, loss or damage to natural or legal persons from the State(s) in which the operation is conducted, the Kingdom of Morocco shall, when its liability has been established, pay compensation under the conditions foreseen in the provisions on status of forces, if available, as referred to in Article 2(1) of this Agreement.Article 6Arrangements to implement the AgreementAny necessary technical and administrative arrangements in pursuance of the implementation of this Agreement shall be concluded between the Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union/High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the appropriate authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco.Article 7Non-complianceShould one of the Parties fail to comply with its obligations laid down in the previous Articles, the other Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by serving a notice of one month.Article 8Dispute settlementDisputes concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be settled by diplomatic means between the Parties.Article 9Entry into force1.   This Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the first month after the Parties have notified each other of the completion of the internal procedures necessary for this purpose.2.   This Agreement shall be provisionally applied from the date of signature.3.   This Agreement shall remain in force for the duration of the Kingdom of Morocco's contribution to the operation.Done at Brussels, on in the English language in four copies.For the European UnionFor the Kingdom of Morocco(1)  OJ L 252, 28.7.2004, p. 10.(2)  OJ L 324, 27.10.2004, p. 20.(3)  OJ L 325, 28.10.2004, p. 64. Decision as amended by Decision BiH/5/2004 (OJ L 357, 2.12.2004, p. 39).(4)  OJ L 101, 11.4.2001, p. 1. Decision as last amended by Decision 2004/194/EC (OJ L 63, 28.2.2004, p. 48).(5)  OJ L 63, 28.2.2004, p. 68.DECLARATIONSreferred to in Article 2(5) and (6) of the AgreementDeclaration by the EU Member States:‘The EU Member States applying EU Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP of 12 July 2004 on the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina will endeavour, insofar as their internal legal systems so permit, to waive as far as possible claims against the Kingdom of Morocco for injury, death of their personnel, or damage to, or loss of, any assets owned by themselves and used by the EU crisis management operation if such injury, death, damage or loss:— was caused by personnel from the Kingdom of Morocco in the execution of their duties in connection with the EU crisis management operation, except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct, or— arose from the use of any assets owned by the Kingdom of Morocco, provided that the assets were used in connection with the operation and except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct of EU crisis management operation personnel from the Kingdom of Morocco using those assets.’Declaration by the Kingdom of Morocco:‘The Kingdom of Morocco applying EU Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP of 12 July 2004 on the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina will endeavour, insofar as its internal legal system so permits, to waive as far as possible claims against any other State participating in the EU crisis management operation for injury, death of its personnel, or damage to, or loss of, any assets owned by itself and used by the EU crisis management operation if such injury, death, damage or loss:— was caused by personnel in the execution of their duties in connection with the EU crisis management operation, except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct, or— arose from the use of any assets owned by States participating in the EU crisis management operation, provided that the assets were used in connection with the operation and except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct of EU crisis management operation personnel using those assets.’ +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);peacekeeping;keeping the peace;preserving peace;safeguarding peace;Morocco;Kingdom of Morocco;military intervention;aggression;Bosnia and Herzegovina;Bosnia-Herzegovina;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union,21 +5826,"2014/765/EU: Commission Decision of 25 June 2014 on the State aid No SA.20949 (C 23/06) — Poland — Technologie Buczek (notified under document C(2014) 4099) Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 108(2) thereof,Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 62(1)(a) thereof,Whereas:1.   PROCEDURE(1) By letter dated 7 June 2006, the Commission notified Poland of its decision to open a formal investigation procedure under Article 88(2) EC in the above State aid case.(2) On 23 October 2007, the Commission Decision 2008/344/EC (1) (‘the decision’) was adopted in which the Commission concluded that State aid received by steel producer Technologie Buczek Group (‘TB Group’) was incompatible with the common market and ordered Poland to recover it from TB Group’s constituent entities, i.e. the mother company Technologie Buczek S.A. (‘TB’) and its subsidiaries Huta Buczek sp. z o.o. (‘HB’) and Buczek Automotive sp. z o.o. (‘BA’) in proportion to the benefit actually obtained.(3) On 8 January 2008, BA applied to the General Court for the partial annulment of the decision. TB and HB submitted separate applications but later withdrew their actions.(4) By ruling of 17 May 2011 (2), the General Court annulled the decision in so far as BA is concerned (see detailed description below in recital 7). On 21 March 2013, the Court of Justice dismissed the appeal brought by the Commission against the judgment by the General Court (3).(5) As a result of the annulment of the decision in so far BA is concerned, the formal investigation procedure C23/06 has not been closed, and the Commission had to resume that procedure from the point at which the illegality had occurred.(6) The Commission requested information from Poland on 22 April 2013, 12 June 2013 and 27 November 2013, to which Poland replied on 8 May 2013, 26 July 2013 and 10 February 2014.2.   ASSESSMENT(7) The Court annulled:— Article 1 of the decision which declares the State aid in the amount of PLN 20 761 643 unlawfully granted to the TB Group to be incompatible with the common market,— Article 3(1) and (3) of the decision, which lay down the amounts of aid to be recovered from HB and BA individually, in so far as those paragraphs relate to BA (4),— Articles 4 and 5 of the decision, which contain implementing provisions, in so far as those Articles relate to BA.(8) Since Article 1 of the decision refers to the TB Group as a whole, whereas the remaining annulled articles single out BA, the Commission considers it necessary to recall first to what extent the annulment of the decision affects the other members of the TB Group, i.e. TB and HB.(9) The Commission recalls the judgment in Case T-227/95 (AssiDomän Kraft Products and Others v Commission [1997] ECR II-01185, paragraphs 59 and 60), in which the Court held that, if an addressee [of a Commission Decision] decides to bring an action for annulment, the Community judicature has before it only the elements of the decision which relate to that addressee. The unchallenged elements of the decision relating to other addressees, on the other hand, do not form part of the subject-matter of the dispute which the Court is called on to resolve. In an action for annulment, the Court can give judgment only on the subject-matter of the dispute referred to it by the parties. A decision can be annulled only as regards the addressees who have been successful in their actions before the Court.(10) As mentioned above in recital 3, TB and HB withdrew their actions before the General Court and therefore the decision has become definitive in their regard, including the obligation of Poland to recover unlawful aid. The Polish authorities have confirmed that TB repaid PLN 13 963 560,74, which accounts for the full amount of the aid to be recovered from TB, as well as for part of the aid to be recovered from HB. HB was declared insolvent and all relevant public authorities registered their claims in the bankruptcy mass. The liquidation procedure is pending. The Polish authorities have confirmed that following the annulment, the aid repaid by TB has not been returned to it and claims against HB have not been erased from the bankruptcy mass.(11) For those reasons, the formal investigation procedure remains open only with regard to BA.(12) The Commission notes the information from Poland that BA was declared bankrupt on 28 September 2012 and was erased from the commercial register of companies on 16 November 2012.(13) Poland informed the Commission that the assets of BA, which formed its bankruptcy mass, were sold individually (not in bundles constituting whole business), in tender procedures ensuring the achievement of market prices. Neither the employees of BA, nor its suppliers or customers were transferred to any of the acquiring entities in the way which might indicate economic continuity of BA.(14) Poland also informed the Commission that in the course of the bankruptcy proceedings the administrator liquidated all the assets of BA. After closure of the proceedings there are no more assets of BA left that could conceivably be acquired by other undertakings.(15) On the basis of those elements, the Commission concludes that there are no undertakings that might be considered to be economic successors of BA.(16) The formal investigation procedure in the present case has therefore become devoid of purpose, as even if the aid was to be declared incompatible with the internal market, there would be no means of recovering the aid in question,. The formal investigation procedure under Article 108(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, initiated on 7 June 2006 and which remains open with regard to Buczek Automotive sp. z o.o. following General Court’s judgment in case T-1/08 of 17 May 2011 as confirmed by the Court of Justice judgment in case C-405/11P of 21 March 2013, is hereby closed, because the procedure has become devoid of purpose following the liquidation of Buczek Automotive sp. z o.o. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Poland.. Done at Brussels, 25 June 2014.For the CommissionJoaquín ALMUNIAVice-President(1)  Commission Decision 2008/344/EC of 23 October 2007 on State aid C 23/06 (ex NN 35/06) which Poland has implemented for steel producer Technologie Buczek Group (OJ L 116, 30.4.2008, p. 26).(2)  Case T-1/08, Buczek Automotive sp. z o.o. v Commission, ECLI:EU: T:2011:216.(3)  Case C-405/11 P Commission v Buczek Automotive sp. z o.o., ECLI:EU:C:2013:186.(4)  Article 3(1) of the decision orders Poland to recover the aid referred to in Article 1 as follows: PLN 13 578 115 from HB and PLN 7 183 528 from BA. Article 3(3) ordered Poland to recover also the interest on these amounts. +",iron and steel industry;electrical steelworks;foundry;iron and steel undertaking;iron and steel works;steel industry;steel mill;steelworks;Poland;Republic of Poland;control of State aid;notification of State aid;infringement procedure (EU);EC infringement procedure;EC infringement proceedings;declaration of an EC failure to fulfil an obligation;declaration of an EC failure to take action;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,21 +4370,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1558/2006 of 18 October 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the grant of aid for skimmed milk and skimmed-milk powder intended for animal feed and the sale of such skimmed-milk powder. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 15 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 7(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999 (2) fixes the amount of aid for skimmed milk and skimmed-milk powder intended for animal feed taking into account the factors set out in Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999. In view of the increase in the market price of skimmed-milk powder in the internal market and the increase in the market prices for competing proteins, of the reduction of the supply of skimmed-milk powder and the positive situation of calf prices the amount of aid should be fixed at zero for as long as the current situation persists.(2) Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999 should therefore be amended accordingly.(3) The Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. In Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:‘1.   Aid is fixed at:(a) EUR 0,00 per 100 kg of skimmed milk with a protein content of not less than 35,6 % of the non-fatty dry extract;(b) EUR 0,00 per 100 kg of skimmed milk with a protein content of not less than 31,4 % but less than 35,6 % of the non-fatty dry extract;(c) EUR 0,00 per 100 kg of skimmed-milk powder with a protein content of not less than 35,6 % of the non-fatty dry extract;(d) EUR 0,00 per 100 kg of skimmed-milk powder with a protein content of not less than 31,4 % but less than 35,6 % of the non-fatty dry extract.’ This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 October 2006.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2005 (OJ L 307, 25.11.2005, p. 2).(2)  OJ L 340, 31.12.1999, p. 3. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1018/2006 (OJ L 183, 5.7.2006, p. 12). +",animal feedingstuffs;animal feedstuffs;animal fodder;animal weaning food;feedstuffs;milk-replacer feed;skimmed milk;liquid skimmed milk;processed skimmed milk;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;skimmed milk powder;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;sale;offering for sale,21 +21631,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1323/2001 of 29 June 2001 fixing the minimum price to be paid to producers for dried plums and the production aid for prunes for the 2001/02 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2699/2000(2), and in particular Article 6b(3) and 6c(7) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 449/2001 of 2 March 2001 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards the aid scheme for products processed from fruit and vegetables(3) lays down the dates of the marketing years.(2) The criteria for fixing the minimum price and the production aid are laid down in Article 6b and 6c respectively of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.(3) The products for which the minimum price and the aid are to be fixed are listed in Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 464/1999 of 3 March 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards aid arrangements for prunes(4) and the characteristics that these products must possess are laid down in Article 2 of that Regulation. The minimum price and the production aid should therefore be fixed for the 2001/02 marketing year.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Processed Fruit and Vegetables,. For the 2001/02 marketing year:(a) the minimum price referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 for dried plums of the ""prunes d'Ente"" variety shall be EUR 1935,23 per tonne net ex-producer's premises;(b) the production aid referred to in Article 4 of that Regulation for prunes shall be EUR 655,19 per tonne net. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European CommunitiesThis Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 June 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29.(2) OJ L 311, 12.12.2000, p. 9.(3) OJ L 64, 6.3.2001, p. 16.(4) OJ L 56, 4.3.1999, p. 8. +",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;minimum price;floor price;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;production aid;aid to producers,21 +32654,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1089/2006 of 14 July 2006 opening crisis distillation as provided for in Article 30 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 for certain wines in Spain. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (1), and in particular Article 33(1)(f) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 provides for the possibility of a crisis distillation measure in the event of exceptional market disturbance due to major surpluses. Such measures may be limited to certain categories of wine and/or certain areas of production, and may apply to quality wines produced in specified regions (quality wines psr) at the request of the Member State concerned.(2) The Spanish Government has requested that crisis distillation be opened for quality red and rosé wines produced in specified regions (psr) of its territory and in particular produced in the wine-growing region of Navarre.(3) Considerable surpluses have been recorded on the market in red and rosé quality wines psr in Navarre, which are reflected in a fall in prices and a worrying rise in stocks towards the end of the current marketing year. In order to reverse this negative trend, and so remedy the difficult market situation, stocks of quality wine psr should be reduced to a level that can be regarded as normal in terms of covering market requirements.(4) Since the conditions laid down in Article 30(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 are satisfied, a crisis distillation measure should be opened for a maximum of 300 000 hectolitres of quality red and rosé wines produced in the specified region of Navarre.(5) The crisis distillation opened by this Regulation must comply with the conditions laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 of 25 July 2000 laying down detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine with regard to market mechanisms (2) as regards the distillation measure provided for in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999. Other provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 must also apply, in particular those concerning the delivery of alcohol to intervention agencies and the payment of advances.(6) The price distillers must pay producers should be set at a level that permits the market disturbance to be dealt with while allowing producers to take advantage of the possibility afforded by this measure.(7) The product of crisis distillation must be raw or neutral alcohol only, for compulsory delivery to the intervention agency in order to avoid disturbing the market for potable alcohol, which is supplied largely by the distillation provided for in Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Crisis distillation as provided for in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 is hereby opened for a maximum of 300 000 hectolitres of quality red and rosé wines produced in the specified region (psr) of Navarre, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 concerning this type of distillation. Producers may conclude contracts as provided for in Article 65 of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 (hereinafter referred to as the contract) from 18 July to 31 August 2006.Contracts shall be accompanied by proof that a security equal to EUR 5 per hectolitre has been lodged.Contracts may not be transferred. 1.   If the total quantity covered by the contracts submitted to the intervention agency exceeds the quantity laid down in Article 1, Spain shall determine the rate of reduction to be applied to the above contracts.2.   Spain shall take the administrative steps necessary to approve the contracts not later than 15 September 2006. The approval shall specify any rate of reduction applied and the quantity of wine accepted per contract and shall stipulate that the producer may cancel the contract where the quantity to be distilled is reduced.Spain shall notify the Commission before 20 September 2006 of the quantities of wine covered by approved contracts.3.   Spain may limit the number of contracts that individual producers may conclude under this Regulation. 1.   The quantities of wine covered by approved contracts shall be delivered to the distilleries not later than 28 February 2007. The alcohol obtained shall be delivered to the intervention agency in accordance with Article 6(1) not later than 31 May 2007.2.   The security shall be released in proportion to the quantities delivered when the producer presents proof of delivery to a distillery.The security shall be forfeit where no delivery is made within the time limit laid down in paragraph 1. The minimum price paid for wine delivered for distillation under this Regulation shall be EUR 3,00/% vol/hl. 1.   Distillers shall deliver the product obtained from distillation to the intervention agency. That product shall be of an alcoholic strength of at least 92 % vol.2.   The price the intervention agency must pay distillers for raw alcohol delivered shall be EUR 3,367/% vol/hl. The payment shall be made in accordance with Article 62(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000.Distillers may receive an advance of EUR 2,208/% vol/hl on that amount. In that case the advance shall be deducted from the price actually paid. Articles 66 and 67 of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 shall apply. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 18 July 2006.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 July 2006.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2165/2005 (OJ L 345, 28.12.2005, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 194, 31.7.2000, p. 45. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1820/2005 (OJ L 293, 9.11.2005, p. 8). +",common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;purchase price;wine of superior quality;quality wine produced in a specific region;quality wines psr;qwpsr;wine of designated origin;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +16006,"97/151/EC: Commission Decision of 4 February 1997 recognizing that the production of certain wines in specified regions and of certain vinho regional in Portugal, by reason of their qualitative characteristics, is far from able to satisfy demand (Only the Portuguese text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1592/96 (2), and in particular Article 6 (4) thereof,Whereas, in accordance with Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87, all new planting of vines is prohibited until 31 August 1998; whereas, however, there is provision for Member States to grant authorization for new vine planting for the 1996/97 and 1997/98 wine years for areas intended for the production of:- quality wines produced in specified regions (quality wines psr),and- table wines designated as one of the following: Landwein, vin de pays, indicazione geografica tipica, vino de la tierra, vinho regional, regional wine, etc.,for which the Commission has recognized that production, by reason of its qualitative characteristics, is far from able to satisfy demand;Whereas requests for the application of that provision as regards certain quality wines psr and vinho regional were submitted by Portugal on 29 November 1996, 6 January 1997 and 10 January 1997;Whereas examination of those requests has revealed that the quality wines psr and vinho regional in question meet the requisite conditions; whereas the limit of 719 ha laid down in the Regulation has not been exceeded;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. The quality wines psr and vinho regional listed in the Annex meet the requirements of the second subparagraph of Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87, provided that the increase in surface area listed in that Annex is complied with for all quality wines psr and vinho regional of the same region. This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic.. Done at Brussels, 4 February 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 31.ANNEX>TABLE> +",supply and demand;demand;regions of Portugal;agricultural quota;farm quota;milk quota;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;vineyard;vine;vine variety;winegrowing area;wine of superior quality;quality wine produced in a specific region;quality wines psr;qwpsr;wine of designated origin,21 +12231,"Commission Decision of 25 February 1994 in accordance with Council Decision 94/4/EC determining the United States of America as a country to the companies or other legal persons of which legal protection of topographies of semiconductor products is extended. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 87/54/EEC of 16 December 1986 on the legal protection of topographies of semiconductor products (1),Having regard to Council Decision 94/4/EC of 20 December 1993 on the extension of the legal protection of topographies of semiconductor products to persons from the United States of America (2), and in particular Article 1 (3) thereof,Whereas the abovementioned Decision designates the United States of America as a country which is to benefit from protection under Directive 87/54/EEC;Whereas protection for natural persons is unconditional, but protection for companies and other legal persons is subject to the condition that the Community companies and legal persons benefit from protection in the country in question;Whereas the Commission is obliged by Decision 94/4/EC to determine and communicate to the Member States the fulfilment by the United States of America and territories in question of this condition;Whereas, in the United States of America, based on interim orders issued under Section 914 of the Semiconductor Chip Protection Act of 1984, legal protection is available without discontinuity until 1 July 1994 to owners of mask works who are national, domiciliaries or sovereign authorities of Community Member States, and consequently the United States fulfils the condition of reciprocity required for the protection of companies and other legal persons laid down in Article 1 (2) of Council Decision 94/4/EC,. The United States of America fulfils the condition for protection of companies and other legal persons laid down in Article 1 (2) of Decision 94/4/EC. This Decision is applicable as from 1 January 1994 until 1 July 1994. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 February 1994.For the CommissionRaniero VANNI D'ARCHIRAFIMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 24, 27. 1. 1987, p. 36.(2) OJ No L 6, 8. 1. 1994, p. 23. +",international organisation;international administration;international association;international body;international institution;international organization;legal person;industrial property;designs and models;design;industrial design;electronic component;electronic tube;integrated circuit;microchip;microprocessor;semi-conductor;transistor;United States;USA;United States of America,21 +1421,"80/827/EEC: Commission Decision of 1 August 1980 finding that the apparatus described as 'Tuthill-8 Celestron Schmidt Camera with accessories' is not a scientific apparatus. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 28 February 1980, the British Government has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as ""Tuthill-8"" Celestron Schmidt Camera with accessories', to be used for the photography of astronomically faint objects at a number of wavelengths in order to measure their linear polarization, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 24 June 1980 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is an astronomical photographically apparatus;Whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research ; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities ; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus ; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus,. The apparatus described as ""Tuthill-8"" Celestron Schmidt Camera with accessories' is not considered to be a scientific apparatus. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 August 1980.For the CommissionÉtienne DAVIGNONMember of the Commission (1)OJ No L 184, 15.7.1975, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 134, 31.5.1979, p. 1. (3)OJ No L 318, 13.12.1979, p. 32. +",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;photographic industry;photographic equipment;astronomy;astrophysics;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,21 +41273,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 516/2012 of 18 June 2012 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of June 2012 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 of 14 May 2007 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas in the poultrymeat sector (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products.(2) The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of June 2012 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2012 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged under Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2012 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 June 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 June 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 125, 15.5.2007, p. 9.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.7.2012-30.9.2012P1 09.4067 2,249919P2 09.4068 83,471245P3 09.4069 0,421587 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +2556,"2000/60/EC: Commission Decision of 21 December 1999 approving the plan for the monitoring and control of salmonella in fowl presented by Austria (notified under document number C(1999) 4691) (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/117/EEC of 17 December 1992 concerning measures for protection against specified zoonoses and specified zoonotic agents in animals and products of animal origin in order to prevent outbreaks of food-borne infections and intoxications(1) as last amended by Directive 1999/72/EC(2), and in particular Article 8(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) in accordance with Article 8(2) of Directive 92/117/EEC, Austria forwarded by letters dated 17 May 1999 and 29 October 1999 a plan for the monitoring and control of samonella in fowl in Austria;(2) the abovementioned plan satisfies the Community requirements on the subject, in particular those set out in Article 8(2) of Directive 92/117/EEC, and must therefore be approved;(3) the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The plan for the monitoring and control of salmonella presented by Austria is hereby approved. Autria shall bring into force by 31 March 2000 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to implement the plan referred to in Article 1. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Austria.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1999.For the CommissionDavid BYRNEMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 38.(2) OJ L 210, 10.8.1999, p. 12. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;Austria;Republic of Austria;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +36365,"Council Decision 2009/42/CFSP of 19 January 2009 on support for EU activities in order to promote among third countries the process leading towards an Arms Trade Treaty, in the framework of the European Security Strategy. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 13(3) and Article 23(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) On 12 December 2003 the European Council adopted a European Security Strategy which called for an international order based on effective multilateralism. The European Security Strategy acknowledges the United Nations Charter as the fundamental framework for international relations. Strengthening the United Nations, equipping it to fulfil its responsibilities and to act effectively, is a priority of the European Union.(2) On 6 December 2006 the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 61/89 entitled ‘Towards an arms trade treaty: establishing common international standards for the import, export and transfer of conventional arms’.(3) In its conclusions of 11 December 2006, the Council welcomed the formal start of the process towards the elaboration of a legally binding international Arms Trade Treaty and noted with appreciation that a clear majority of UN Member States had supported the above referred Resolution, including all EU Member States. The Council reaffirmed that the EU and its Member States would play an active role in this process, and underlined the importance of cooperation in this process with other States and regional organisations.(4) The United Nations Secretary-General set up a Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) of 28 members to continue the consideration of a possible Arms Trade Treaty. The GGE met throughout 2008 and presented its conclusions during the ministerial week of the 63rd General Assembly. The Group concluded that further consideration was required and that efforts should be carried out, on a step-by-step basis, in an open and transparent manner, within the framework of the United Nations. The GGE encouraged those States in a position to do so, to render assistance to States in need, upon request.(5) In its conclusions of 10 December 2007, the Council underlined the importance of the UN-appointed GGE which it encouraged to move the process forward. The Council expressed its firm belief that a comprehensive, legally binding instrument, consistent with existing responsibilities of States under relevant international law and establishing common international standards for the import, export and transfer of conventional arms, would be a major contribution to tackling the undesirable and irresponsible proliferation of conventional arms.(6) In October 2008 the First Committee of the UN General Assembly adopted the resolution ‘Towards an arms trade treaty: establishing common international standards for the import, export and transfer of conventional arms’. All EU Member States co-sponsored the text.(7) The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (Unidir) supported this process by undertaking a two-part study consisting of two in-depth analyses of UN Member States’ views on the feasibility, scope and draft parameters of an Arms Trade Treaty. Unidir’s analyses contributed to advancing discussions on an Arms Trade Treaty through the identification of areas of consensus and divergence, as well as neglected areas. The analyses served as a useful input to the GGE. For these reasons, it is reasonable to entrust Unidir with the technical implementation of the activities under this Decision.(8) Based on the above Council conclusions, the EU should support this process, in order to reinforce the work that has been accomplished to date, by opening the debate to include States not members of the GGE, as well as to other actors such as civil society and industry, to develop the understanding of the issue and to contribute to broadening the recommendations made by the GGE,. 1.   For the purpose of promoting among third countries the process leading towards an Arms Trade Treaty, the European Union shall support activities in order to further the following objectives:(a) increase awareness by national and regional actors, United Nations Member States, civil society and industry, of the current international discussions around an Arms Trade Treaty;(b) reinforce the purpose of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on an Arms Trade Treaty and strengthen the United Nations as the only forum that can deliver a truly universal instrument;(c) contribute to the better involvement of all United Nations Member States and regional organisations in the Arms Trade Treaty process;(d) encourage the exchange of views between States which are part of the GGE and those which are not part of it;(e) foster debate among United Nations Member States, particularly among those which are not part of the GGE;(f) promote an exchange of views among United Nations Member States, regional organisations, civil society and industry;(g) identify possible elements, the scope and the implications of an Arms Trade Treaty; and(h) share these debates and views with the whole international community.2.   For achieving the above objectives, the EU will undertake the following project:— organisation of a launching event, six regional seminars, a concluding seminar, including the dissemination of results, and a side-event in the margins of the 1st Committee (UNGA 64th session).A detailed description is set out in the Annex. 1.   The Presidency, assisted by the Secretary-General of the Council/High Representative (SG/HR) for the CFSP, shall be responsible for implementing this Decision. The Commission shall be fully associated.2.   The technical implementation of the project referred to in Article 1(2) shall be carried out by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (Unidir). It shall perform this task under the control of the SG/HR, assisting the Presidency. For this purpose, the SG/HR shall enter into the necessary arrangements with Unidir.3.   The Presidency, the SG/HR and the Commission shall keep each other regularly informed about the project, in accordance with their respective competences. 1.   The financial reference amount for the implementation of the activities referred to in Article 1(2) shall be EUR 836 260, to be funded from the general budget of the European Union.2.   The expenditure financed by the amount stipulated in paragraph 1 shall be managed in accordance with the Community procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the European Union.3.   The Commission shall supervise the proper management of the expenditure referred to in paragraph 2, which shall take the form of a grant. For this purpose, it shall conclude a financing agreement with Unidir. The financing agreement shall stipulate that Unidir is to ensure visibility of the EU contribution, appropriate to its size.4.   The Commission shall endeavour to conclude the financing agreement referred to in paragraph 3 as soon as possible after the taking of effect of this Decision. It shall inform the Council of any difficulties in that process and of the date of conclusion of the financing agreement. The Presidency, assisted by the SG/HR for the CFSP, shall report to the Council on the implementation of this Decision on the basis of regular reports following the organisation of each of the regional seminars and the final seminar prepared by United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (Unidir). The Commission shall be fully associated and shall provide information on the financial aspects of the implementation of the project referred to in Article 1(2). This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.It shall expire 15 months after the date of conclusion of the financing agreement referred to in Article 3(3) or 6 months after the date of its adoption if no financing agreement has been concluded within that period. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 19 January 2009.For the CouncilThe PresidentP. GANDALOVIČANNEX1.   ObjectiveThe overall objective of this Council Decision is to promote the participation of all stakeholders in the discussion on an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), integrate national and regional contributions to the international process under way, and to identify the scope and implication of a possible treaty on the trade in arms.2.   Project2.1.   Purpose of the projectThe project will:(a) increase awareness by national and regional actors, United Nations Member States, civil society and industry, of the current international discussions around an ATT;(b) reinforce the purpose of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on an Arms Trade Treaty and strengthen the United Nations as the only forum that can deliver a truly universal instrument;(c) contribute to the better involvement of all United Nations Member States and regional organisations in the ATT process;(d) encourage the exchange of views between States which are part of the GGE and those which are not part of it;(e) foster debate among United Nations Member States, particularly among those which are not part of the GGE;(f) promote an exchange of views among United Nations Member States, regional organisations, civil society and industry;(g) identify possible elements, the scope and the implications of an ATT; and(h) share these debates and views with the whole international community.2.2.   Results of the projectThe project will:(a) increase the awareness, knowledge and understanding of the ATT process;(b) involve new actors in the debate;(c) share national and regional concerns and ideas with the international discussions; and(d) feed ideas and suggestions into the content of an ATT, particularly on the scope and implications of an ATT.2.3.   Description of the projectThe project provides for the organisation of a launching event, six regional seminars, a final seminar to present overall results and a side-event in the margins of the 1st Committee (UNGA 64th session). The final seminar will be structured as follows: one-day OSCE countries regional seminar and one-day final seminar.2.3.1.   Launching event:A launching event will take place over one day to present the aims of the project and seek inputs from civil society, researchers and NGOs to secure support for the project.2.3.2.   Regional seminars:1. The regional seminars will take place over two days in a location to be determined in the target regions. The seminars will be structured in four parts to allow the following presentations and discussions to take place:(a) general overview of the ATT, background, actors, etc.;(b) specific presentation of the international process currently underway;(c) discussion of the scope and implication of a possible ATT; and(d) gathering of ideas for further action, recommendations and suggestions to feed into the ATT process.2. Participants in these regional seminars will include:(a) representatives from countries in the region;(b) representatives from regional organisations, including NGOs;(c) representatives from local/regional industry;(d) representatives from Unidir and UNODA (Conventional Arms Branch and Regional Branch, including regional centres if appropriate);(e) technical experts from EU Member States, including representatives from the industry;(f) representatives from partner organisations which may include among others the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sweden) or the Foundation for Strategic Research (France).3. Depending on the size of the regions, between 30 and 40 participants are expected to participate in each seminar.4. A summary report of the discussions and recommendations will be produced after each seminar. This summary report will be made available online and on electronic storage devices.5. The regional seminars will take place according to the following groupings:(a) one seminar for Central, Northern and Western Africa;(b) one seminar for Eastern and Southern Africa;(c) one seminar for Latin America and the Caribbean;(d) one seminar for Asia and the Pacific;(e) one seminar for OSCE countries;(f) one seminar for the Middle East.6. Suggested tentative locations for the seminars are:(a) Dakar and Nairobi or Addis Abeba (for each of the two seminars in Africa);(b) Mexico or Rio de Janeiro (for Latin America and the Caribbean);(c) Phnom Penh or New Delhi (for Asia and the Pacific);(d) Amman or Cairo (for the Middle East);(e) Brussels or Vienna (for OSCE countries).7. Final locations will be determined to maximise resources and the available assistance at local level. The Presidency, assisted by the HR/SG, will be responsible for the final choice of location following the recommendations made by Unidir.2.3.3.   Concluding seminar:A concluding seminar will be organised after all six regional seminars have been hosted to present the discussions, recommendations and ideas on the ATT process to the international community. The final seminar will be structured as follows: one-day OSCE countries regional seminar and one-day final seminar.2.3.4.   Side-event at the 1st Committee (64th session of the UNGA)A side event will be organised in the margins of the 1st Committee (64th session of the UNGA) to present to stakeholders gathered in New York with the results of the project to date.2.3.5.   Outputs — PublicationEach seminar will produce a short summary report of the discussions and of the recommendations and ideas put forward for an ATT. The seminar reports will be made available online and on electronic data storage devices for distribution.A final report compiling the summary reports of the six regional meetings will be produced and presented for comments at the concluding seminar, and made available online and on electronic data storage devices for distribution.3.   DurationThe estimated implementation period of this project is 15 months.4.   BeneficiariesThe beneficiaries of this project are:(a) all UN Member States, with particular emphasis on those not part of the GGE;(b) civil society and industry;(c) relevant regional organisations.5.   Implementing entityThe Presidency, assisted by the SG/HR, is responsible for the implementation and supervision of this project. The Presidency will entrust the technical implementation to the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (Unidir).In implementing the project Unidir shall cooperate with UN-ODA, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sweden) or the Foundation for Strategic Research (France). Unidir shall, where appropriate, work with institutions such as regional organisations, NGOs and industry.Unidir will ensure the visibility of the EU contribution, appropriate to its size.6.   Financial reference amount to cover the costs of the projectThe total cost of the project is EUR 836 260. +",UNO;UN system;United Nations;United Nations Organisation;United Nations Organization;United Nations system;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;illicit trade;black market;clandestine trade;contraband;fraudulent trade;firearms and munitions;international law;non-proliferation of arms;arms trade;arms sales;arms trafficking,21 +44219,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 787/2014 of 16 July 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for horsemackerel and associated by-catches in Union waters of IVb, IVc and VIId by vessels flying the flag of Belgium. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 (2), lays down quotas for 2014.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2014 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 July 2014.For the CommissionOn behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 of 20 January 2014 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, to Union vessels, in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 24, 28.1.2014, p. 1).ANNEXNo 14/TQ43Member State BelgiumStock JAX/4BC7DSpecies Horsemackerel and associated by-catches (Trachurus spp.)Zone Union waters of IVb, IVc and VIIdClosing date 28.6.2014 +",sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing vessel;factory ship;fishing boat;transport vessel;trawler;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium;fishing controls;inspector of fisheries;by-catch;catch by species;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +15071,"96/590/EC: Commission Decision of 2 October 1996 amending Decisions 93/24/EEC and 93/244/EEC and concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to regions free of the disease in Austria (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as last amended by Directive 95/25/EC (2), and in particular Articles 9 (3) and 10 (2) thereof,Whereas Austria considers that part of its territory is free from Aujeszky's disease and has submitted supporting documentation to the Commission as provided for in Article 10 of Directive 64/432/EEC;Whereas an eradication programme was undertaken in these regions for Aujeszky's disease;Whereas Commission Decision 93/244/EEC (3), as last amended by Decision 96/190/EC (4), lays down additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to certain parts of the territory of the Community where an eradication programme has been approved and lists those regions in Annex I;Whereas the programme is regarded to have been successful in eradicating this disease from Vienna, upper Austria, Salzburg, Tyrol, Vorarlberg, Styria, Carinthia, Burgenland and lower Austria, south of the Danube in Austria; whereas it is therefore appropriate to remove these regions from the list of regions in Annex I to Decision 93/244/EEC;Whereas the authorities of Austria apply for national movement of pigs rules at least equivalent to those provided by the present decision;Whereas these additional guarantees must not be requested from Member States or regions of Member States which are themselves regarded as free from Aujeszky's disease;Whereas Commission Decision 93/24/EEC (5), as last amended by Decision 96/190/EC lays down additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined for Member States or regions free of the disease and lists those regions in Annex I;Whereas these parts of Austria which are free of the disease should be added to Annex I to Decision 93/24/EEC;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. In Annex I to Decision 93/244/EEC:'Austria: all regions` is replaced by 'Austria: lower Austria, north of the Danube`.2. The following is added to Annex I to Decision 93/24/EEC:'Austria: Vienna, upper Austria, Salzburg, Tyrol, Vorarlberg, Styria, Carinthia, Burgenland and lower Austria, south of the Danube`. This Decision shall apply from 15 October 1996. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 October 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.(2) OJ No L 243, 11. 10. 1995, p. 16.(3) OJ No L 111, 5. 5. 1993, p. 21.(4) OJ No L 60, 9. 3. 1996, p. 29.(5) OJ No L 16, 25. 1. 1993, p. 18. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;Austria;Republic of Austria;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +43788,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 54/2014 of 21 January 2014 on the issue of import licences and the allocation of import rights for applications lodged during the first seven days of January 2014 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 (3) opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products originating in Brazil, Thailand and other third countries.(2) The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of January 2014 in respect of Groups Nos 1, 2, 4A, 6A, 7 and 8 for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2014 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested.(3) The applications for import rights lodged during the first seven days of January 2014 in respect of Group No 5A for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2014 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import rights may be allocated should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. 1.   The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2014 in respect of Groups Nos 1, 2, 4A, 6A, 7 and 8, shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex hereto.2.   The quantities for which import rights applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2014 in respect of Group No 5A, shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficient set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 22 January 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 January 2014.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 142, 5.6.2007, p. 3.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.4.2014 to 30.6.20141 09.4211 0,4677044A 09.4214 54,33263409.4251 9,0690046A 09.4216 0,49401409.4260 2,320193Group No Order No Allocation coefficient for import rights applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.4.2014 to 30.6.20145A 09.4215 0,76668709.4254 5,02722309.4255 6,731740 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +5205,"87/529/EEC: Commission Decision of 23 October 1987 amending Decision 87/435/EEC on certain protective measures relating to classical swine fever in Belgium. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as last amended by Directive 87/489/EEC (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 72/461/EEC of 12 December 1972 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in fresh meat (3), as last amended by Directive 87/489/EEC, and in particular Article 8 thereof,Whereas several outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in parts of Belgium outside the area where vaccination is carried out on a routine basis; whereas these outbreaks are such as to constitute a danger to the pig herds of other Member States, in view of the trade in live pigs, fresh pig-meat and certain meat-based pork products;Whereas, following these outbreaks of classical swine fever, the Commission adopted Decision 87/435/EEC (4);Whereas the situation in Belgium has significantly improved;Whereas, in the light of this satisfactory development, it is possible to reduce the area in which restrictive measures are applied relating to live animals, fresh meat and certain types of pig product;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Commission Decision 87/435/EEC is amended as follows:1. in Article 3 (1), after the date '28 July 1987' the following words are included, 'as amended by Commission Decision 87/529/EEC'.2. in Article 3 (2), after the date '28 July 1987' the following words are included, 'as amended by Commission Decision 87/529/EEC'.3. the Annex is replaced by the Annex to this Decision. The Member States shall amend the measures which they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision three days after its notification. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 October 1987.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.(2) OJ No L 280, 3. 10. 1987, p. 28.(3) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 24.(4) OJ No L 238, 21. 8. 1987, p. 31.ANNEXIn the Province of Brabant the following communes:Tienen, the old communes of Eliksem, Ezemaal and Wange of the commune of Landen, Linter, Glabbeek, Kortenaken, Bekkevoort, Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, Diest. +",animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;health risk;danger of sickness;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade;epidemic;disease outbreak;epidemic outbreak;outbreak of a disease;pandemic,21 +5695,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 843/2013 of 30 August 2013 establishing a prohibition of fishing for redfish in Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of V and XIV by vessels flying the flag of Latvia. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 of 21 January 2013 fixing for 2013 the fishing opportunities available in EU waters and, to EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2013.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2013.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2013 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 August 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 23, 25.1.2013, p. 54.ANNEXNo 27/TQ40Member State LatviaStock RED/N1G14P.Species Redfish (Sebastes spp.)Zone Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of V and XIVDate 29.7.2013 +",Greenland;Faroe Islands;Faroes;North-West Atlantic Fisheries Organisation;ICNAF;International Commission for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries;NAFO;Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;Latvia;Republic of Latvia,21 +33605,"2007/609/EC: Commission Decision of 10 September 2007 on the definition of the measures eligible for Community financing in the programmes for the control of organisms harmful to plants and plant products in the French overseas departments, in the Azores and in Madeira (notified under document number C(2007) 4140). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 of 30 January 2006 laying down specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union (1) and in particular the second sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 17(3),Whereas:(1) The plant health of agricultural crops in the French overseas departments, in the Azores and in Madeira is subject to particular problems associated with the climate and the specificity of the harmful organisms present in those regions. The Member States concerned have adopted programs designed to control those organisms.(2) New rules for Community contributions to plant health measures in the outermost regions of the Union were adopted by Regulation (EC) No 247/2006. Consequently, as regards the French overseas departments, the Azores and Madeira, the measures for which Community financing is available and the expenditure eligible should be redefined.(3) Commission Decision 93/522/EEC of 30 September 1993 on the definition of the measures eligible for Community financing in the programs for the control of organisms harmful to plants or plant products in the French overseas departments, in the Azores and in Madeira (2) should therefore be replaced.(4) Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (3) lays down protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community.(5) Decision 93/522/EEC should therefore be repealed.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,. The measures in the programs for the control of harmful organisms in the French overseas departments, in the Azores and in Madeira which are eligible for Community financing, in accordance with Article 17(1) of Regulation (EC) No 247/2006, are defined in the Annex to this Decision.Such measures shall relate to all or part of the programmes for the control of harmful organisms within the meaning of Article 2(1)(e) of Directive 2000/29/EC. Decision 93/522/EEC is repealed.References to the repealed Decision shall be construed as references to this Decision. This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2007. This Decision is addressed to the French Republic and the Portuguese Republic.. Done at Brussels, 10 September 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 42, 14.2.2006, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2013/2006 (OJ L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 13).(2)  OJ L 251, 8.10.1993, p. 35. Decision as amended by Decision 96/633/EC (OJ L 283, 5.11.1996, p. 58).(3)  OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2007/41/EC (OJ L 169, 29.6.2007, p. 51).ANNEXELIGIBLE MEASURES AND EXPENDITUREPART AEligible Measures(1) Measures concerning knowledge of the local phytosanitary situation:(a) official studies and surveys in order to have a better knowledge of the local situation as regards harmful organisms:(i) mapping of harmful organisms,(ii) evaluation of the economic impact of harmful organisms,(iii) evaluation of the risk of evolution of harmful organisms;(b) studies and surveys in order to maintain surveillance of zones which are to be protected against the introduction of harmful organisms;(2) preventive measures against organisms harmful to plant or plant products:(a) preventive measures taken in respect of plants, plant products and other objects suspected of being contaminated;(b) inspections on farms intended to ensure compliance of plants or plant products with the phytosanitary requirements;(c) organization of official phytosanitary survey and alert networks against the contamination of crops by harmful organisms;(d) official laboratory or field experiments in order to look for means to avoid or limit the damage caused by harmful organisms:(i) research on resistant varieties,(ii) research on methods of chemical or biological control or prophylactic methods,(iii) studies on biology of harmful organisms;(e) studies on improving diagnosis methods for harmful organisms;(3) curative measures against organisms harmful to plants or plant products:(a) implementation of official programs for collective control of organisms harmful to crops and natural flora, including forests;(b) curative measures taken in respect of plants and plant products:(i) destruction,(ii) fumigation, treatment,(iii) laboratory tests;(4) measures of technical support to programs for the control of organisms harmful to plants and plant products:(a) equipment and functioning of laboratories carrying out diagnosis or determination of harmful organisms for the official authorities of the Community's outermost regions;(b) contribution to the setting up and functioning of production units for biological control;(c) contribution to the setting up and functioning of installations for fumigation and storage of plants and plant products submitted to plant health checks;(d) technical training of the staff in charge of carrying out the control programs;(e) carrying out of official information campaigns for farmers or public people on collective and individual methods of control of harmful organisms, including:(i) setting up and development of phytosanitary information networks (any form),(ii) organization of training sessions for farmers,(iii) organization of official information meetings with farmers, public people and organizations affected by the control programs.PART BEligible Expenditure(1) personnel costs involved in the provision of specific services as part of contracts on the provision of services;(2) consumables and equipment used for the execution of the measures;(3) purchases of services or hire of means of transport insofar they are necessary for the execution of the measures. +",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;French overseas department and region;French Overseas Department;Madeira;Autonomous region of Madeira;parasitology;crop production;plant product;plant health treatment;control of plant parasites;spraying of crops;treatment of plants;weed control;Azores;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme,21 +9880,"92/240/EEC: Council Decision of 28 April 1992 amending Decision No 90/233/EEC establishing a trans-European mobility scheme for university studies (Tempus). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas Council Decision No 90/233/EEC of 7 May 1990 (4) established the Tempus trans-European mobility scheme for university studies, hereinafter referred to as the 'Tempus scheme';Whereas Article 11 of the said Decision provides that the Commission shall submit to the Council, before 31 December 1992, an interim evaluation of the results of the Tempus scheme as well as a proposal for the continuation or adaptation of the scheme beyond the initial pilot phase;Whereas the first annual activity report on the Tempus scheme (1 May 1990 to 31 July 1991), which the Commission has just made public, enables members of the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee to be informed of all the activities undertaken by the Commission to implement the Tempus scheme;Whereas the interim evaluation report on the Tempus scheme will be available as from April 1992; whereas it is appropriate that the Commission should be able to avail itself of the evaluation before elaboration of the proposal provided for in Article 11 of the said Decision;Whereas only a decision to extend the pilot phase as such for a further academic year will give the European Parliament the Council and the Economic and Social Committee sufficient time to examine, on the basis of the results of the evaluation, the new Commission proposal, in order to make their decision with a full knowledge of the facts;Whereas it is essential, in order to ensure the continuity of the Tempus scheme, that its framework for the 1993/94 academic year be defined as soon as possible in 1992,. Article 1 of Decision 90/233/EEC is hereby replaced by the following:'Article 1The trans-European mobility scheme for university studies (hereinafter referred to as ""Tempus"") is hereby adopted, for an initial pilot phase of four years, beginning on 1 July 1990, and subject to the monitoring and evaluation arrangements set out in. Done at Luxembourg, 28 April 1992. For the CouncilThe PresidentArlindo MARQUES CUNHA(1) OJ No C 11, 17. 1. 1992, p. 9. (2) OJ No C 94, 13. 4. 1992. (3) OJ No C 98, 21. 4. 1992, p. 3. (4) OJ No L 131, 23. 5. 1990, p. 21. +",vocational training;distance training;e-training;manpower training;pre-vocational training;sandwich training;student mobility;pupil mobility;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;higher education;grande école;institute of technology;tertiary education,21 +26337,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1207/2003 of 4 July 2003 concerning the issue of import licences for certain preserved mushrooms. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2125/95 of 6 September 1995 opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas for preserved mushrooms(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1142/2003(2), and in particular Articles 1 and 2 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 6(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2125/95 lays down that where the quantities applied for exceed the quantity available, the Commission must set a flat-rate percentage reduction and suspend the issue of licences in respect of subsequent applications.(2) The quantities applied for on 1 and 2 July 2003 pursuant to Article 4(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 2125/95 for products originating in China exceed the quantity available. As a result, the extent to which licences may be issued and the issue of licences for all subsequent applications should be suspended,. Import licences applied for pursuant to Article 4(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 2125/95 for products originating in China on 1 and 2 July 2003 and submitted to the Commission on 3 July 2003 shall be issued, bearing the wording laid down in Article 11(1) of that Regulation, for 40,06 % of the quantity applied for. The issue of import licences applied for pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2125/95 shall be suspended for applications submitted from 3 July until 31 December 2003. This Regulation shall enter into force on 5 July 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 July 2003.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 212, 7.9.1995, p. 16.(2) OJ L 160, 28.6.2003, p. 39. +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;mushroom-growing;mushroom;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;preserved product;preserved food;tinned food;China;People’s Republic of China,21 +42017,"Council Decision 2013/353/CFSP of 2 July 2013 amending and extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28, Article 31(2) and Article 33 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,Whereas:(1) On 25 August 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/518/CFSP (1) appointing Mr Philippe LEFORT as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia. The mandate of the EUSR is to expire on 30 June 2013.(2) The mandate of the EUSR should be amended and extended for a further period of 12 months. The mandate should be reviewed in autumn 2013. This review should be completed by 31 December 2013.(3) The EUSR will implement the mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,. European Union Special RepresentativeThe mandate of Mr Philippe LEFORT as the EUSR for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia is hereby amended and extended until 30 June 2014. The mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR). Policy objectivesThe mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the policy objectives of the Union for the South Caucasus, including the objectives set out in the conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting in Brussels on 1 September 2008 and the Council conclusions of 15 September 2008, as well as those of 27 February 2012. Those objectives include:(a) in accordance with the existing mechanisms, including the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and its Minsk Group, to prevent conflicts in the region, to contribute to a peaceful settlement of conflicts in the region, including the crisis in Georgia and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, by promoting the return of refugees and internally displaced persons and through other appropriate means, and to support the implementation of such a settlement in accordance with the principles of international law;(b) to engage constructively with the main interested actors regarding the region;(c) to encourage and to support further cooperation between Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, and, as appropriate, their neighbouring countries;(d) to enhance the Union's effectiveness and visibility in the region. MandateIn order to achieve the policy objectives, the mandate of the EUSR shall be:(a) to develop contacts with governments, parliaments, other key political actors, the judiciary and civil society in the region;(b) to encourage the countries in the region to cooperate on regional themes of common interest, such as common security threats, the fight against terrorism, illicit trafficking and organised crime;(c) to contribute to the peaceful settlement of conflicts in accordance with the principles of international law and to facilitate the implementation of such settlement in close coordination with the United Nations, the OSCE and its Minsk Group;(d) with respect to the crisis in Georgia:(i) to help prepare for the international talks held under point 6 of the settlement plan of 12 August 2008 (""Geneva International Discussions"") and its implementing measures of 8 September 2008, including on arrangements for security and stability in the region, the issue of refugees and internally displaced persons, on the basis of internationally recognised principles, and any other subject, by mutual agreement between the parties;(ii) to help establish the Union's position and represent it, at the level of the EUSR, in the talks referred to in point (i); and(iii) to facilitate the implementation of the settlement plan of 12 August 2008 and its implementing measures of 8 September 2008;(e) to facilitate the development and implementation of confidence-building measures;(f) to assist in the preparation, as appropriate, of Union contributions to the implementation of a possible conflict settlement;(g) to intensify the Union's dialogue with the main actors concerned regarding the region;(h) to assist the Union in further developing a comprehensive policy towards the South Caucasus;(i) in the framework of the activities set out in this Article, to contribute to the implementation of the Union's human rights policy, in cooperation with the EUSR for Human Rights, and the Union Guidelines on Human Rights, in particular with regard to children and women in areas affected by conflicts, especially by monitoring and addressing developments in this regard. Implementation of the mandate1.   The EUSR shall be responsible for the implementation of the mandate, acting under the authority of the HR.2.   The Political and Security Committee (PSC) shall maintain a privileged link with the EUSR and shall be the EUSR's primary point of contact with the Council. The PSC shall provide the EUSR with strategic guidance and political direction within the framework of the mandate, without prejudice to the powers of the HR.3.   The EUSR shall work in close coordination with the European External Action Service (EEAS) and its relevant departments. Financing1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR in the period from 1 July 2013 to 31 December 2013 shall be EUR 1 050 000.2.   The expenditure financed by the amount set out in paragraph 1 shall be eligible as from 1 July 2013. The expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the Union.3.   The management of the expenditure shall be subject to a contract between the EUSR and the Commission. The EUSR shall be accountable to the Commission for all expenditure. Constitution and composition of the team1.   Within the limits of the mandate of the EUSR and the corresponding financial means made available, the EUSR shall be responsible for constituting a team. The team shall include the expertise on specific policy issues as required by the mandate. The EUSR shall keep the Council and the Commission promptly informed of the composition of the team.2.   Member States, the institutions of the Union and the EEAS may propose the secondment of staff to the EUSR. The salary of such seconded personnel shall be covered by the Member State, the institution of the Union concerned or the EEAS, respectively. Experts seconded by Member States to the institutions of the Union or the EEAS may also be posted to the EUSR. International contracted staff shall have the nationality of a Member State.3.   All seconded personnel shall remain under the administrative authority of the sending Member State, the sending institution of the Union or the EEAS and shall carry out their duties and act in the interest of the mandate of the EUSR.4.   The EUSR staff shall be co-located with the relevant EEAS departments or Union delegations in order to contribute to the coherence and consistency of their respective activities. Privileges and immunities of the EUSR and the staff of the EUSRThe privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for the completion and smooth functioning of the EUSR's mission and the members of the EUSR's staff shall be agreed with the host countries, as appropriate. Member States and the EEAS shall grant all necessary support to such effect. Security of EU classified informationThe EUSR and the members of the EUSR's team shall respect the security principles and minimum standards established by Council Decision 2011/292/EU of 31 March 2011 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (2). Access to information and logistical support1.   Member States, the Commission and the General Secretariat of the Council shall ensure that the EUSR is given access to any relevant information.2.   The Union delegations in the region and/or the Member States, as appropriate, shall provide logistical support in the region. 0SecurityIn accordance with the Union's policy on the security of personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational capacity under Title V of the Treaty, the EUSR shall take all reasonably practicable measures, in accordance with the mandate of the EUSR and the security situation in the geographical area of responsibility, for the security of all personnel under the direct authority of the EUSR, in particular by:(a) establishing a mission-specific security plan based on guidance from the EEAS, providing for mission-specific physical, organisational and procedural security measures governing the management of the secure movement of personnel to, and within, the mission area and the management of security incidents, and providing for a contingency plan and a mission evacuation plan;(b) ensuring that all personnel deployed outside the Union are covered by high risk insurance, as required by the conditions in the mission area;(c) ensuring that all members of the EUSR's team to be deployed outside the Union, including locally contracted personnel, have received appropriate security training before or upon arriving in the mission area, based on the risk ratings assigned to the mission area by the EEAS;(d) ensuring that all agreed recommendations made following regular security assessments are implemented, and providing the Council, the HR and the Commission with written reports on their implementation and on other security issues within the framework of the progress report and the report on the implementation of the mandate. 1ReportingThe EUSR shall regularly provide the PSC and the HR with oral and written reports. The EUSR shall also report to Council working parties as necessary. Regular written reports shall be circulated through the COREU network. Upon recommendation of the PSC or the HR, the EUSR may provide the Foreign Affairs Council with reports. In accordance with Article 36 of the Treaty, the EUSR may be involved in briefing the European Parliament. 2Coordination1.   The EUSR shall contribute to the unity, consistency and effectiveness of the Union’s action and shall help ensure that all Union instruments and Member States’ actions are engaged consistently, to attain the Union’s policy objectives. The activities of the EUSR shall be coordinated with those of the Commission. The EUSR shall provide regular briefings to Member States’ missions and the Union’s delegations.2.   In the field, close liaison shall be maintained with the Heads of Union delegations and Member States’ Heads of Mission, who shall make every effort to assist the EUSR in the implementation of the mandate. The EUSR, in close coordination with the Head of the Union Delegation to Georgia, shall provide the Head of the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia) with local political guidance. The EUSR and the Civilian Operation Commander for EUMM Georgia shall consult each other as required. The EUSR shall also liaise with other international and regional actors in the field. 3Assistance in relation to claimsThe EUSR and his staff shall assist in providing elements to respond to any claims and obligations arising from the mandates of the previous EUSRs for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, and shall provide administrative assistance and access to relevant files for such purpose. 4Review1.   The implementation of this Decision and its consistency with other contributions from the Union to the region shall be kept under regular review. The EUSR shall present the Council, the HR and the Commission with a progress report by the end of October 2013 and, at the end of the mandate of the EUSR, with a comprehensive report on the implementation of the mandate.2.   The mandate of the EUSR shall be reviewed by 31 December 2013. 5Entry into forceThis Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.It shall apply from 1 July 2013.. Done at Brussels, 2 July 2013.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. LINKEVIČIUS(1)  OJ L 221, 27.8.2011, p. 5. The mandate of the EUSR was extended by Decision 2012/326/CFSP (OJ L 165, 26.6.2012, p. 53) for a period of 12 months.(2)  OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 17. +",settlement of disputes;conflict resolution;conflict settlement;dispute settlement;peace negotiations;diplomatic representation;diplomatic corps;diplomatic delegation;diplomatic mission;diplomatic service;Georgia;conflict prevention;jus contra bellum;law on the prevention of war;prevention of conflict;prevention of war;Caucasus countries;appointment of members;designation of members;resignation of members;term of office of members,21 +2294,"98/574/EC: Commission Decision of 16 September 1998 on a common technical regulation for the general attachment requirements for public pan-European cellular digital land-based mobile communications, Phase II (Edition 2) (notified under document number C(1998) 2720) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Directive 98/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 1998 relating to telecommunications terminal equipment and satellite earth station equipment, including the mutual recognition of their conformity (1), and in particular Article 7(2), second indent, thereof,Whereas the Commission has adopted the measure identifying the type of telecommunications terminal equipment for which a common technical regulation is required, as well as the associated scope statement according to Article 7(2) first indent;Whereas the corresponding harmonised standards, or parts thereof, implementing the essential requirements which are to be transformed into common technical regulations should be adopted;Whereas in order to ensure continuity of access to markets for manufacturers, it is necessary to lay down transitional provisions regarding equipment approved under Commission Decision 96/630/EC (2);Whereas Decision 96/630/EC should be repealed with effect from the end of the transitional period;Whereas Commission Decision 97/526/EC (3) should be repealed on 24 October 1998;Whereas the proposal has been submitted to the Committee (ACTE), according to Article 29(2);Whereas the common technical regulation adopted in this Decision is in accordance with the opinion of ACTE,. 1.   This Decision shall apply to terminal equipment intended to be connected to a public telecommunications network and falling within the scope of the harmonised standard referred to in Article 2(1).2.   This Decision establishes a common technical regulation covering the access requirements for terminal equipment for the pan-European cellular digital land-based mobile telecommunications network comprising constant envelope modulation and operating in the 900 MHz band with a channel separation of 200 kHz and carrying traffic channels according to the TDMA principle. 1.   The common technical regulation shall include the harmonised standard prepared by the relevant standardisation body implementing to the extent applicable the essential requirements referred to in Article 5(c) to (f) of Directive 98/13/EC. The reference to the standard is set out in Annex I. The applicable parts are contained in Annex II.2.   Terminal equipment covered by this Decision shall comply with the common technical regulation referred to in paragraph 1, shall meet the essential requirements referred to in Article 5(a) and (b) of Directive 98/13/EC, and shall meet the requirements of any other applicable Directives, in particular Council Directives 73/23/EEC (4) and 89/336/EEC (5). Notified bodies designated for carrying out the procedures referred to in Article 10 of Directive 98/13/EC shall, as regards terminal equipment covered by Article 1(1) of this Decision, use or ensure the use of the applicable parts of the harmonised standard referred to in Article 2(1) after the coming into force of this Decision. 1.   Decision 96/630/EC shall be repealed with effect from the date three months after the coming into force of this Decision.2.   Terminal equipment, approved under Decision 96/ 630/EC may continue to be placed on the market and put into service provided that such approval is granted no later than three months after the coming into force of this Decision.3.   Decision 97/526/EC shall be repealed with effect from 24 October 1998. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 September 1998.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 74, 12. 3. 1998, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 282, 1. 11. 1996, p. 79.(3)  OJ L 215, 7. 8. 1997, p. 54.(4)  OJ L 77, 26. 3. 1973, p. 29.(5)  OJ L 139, 23. 5. 1989, p. 19.ANNEX IReference to the harmonised standard applicableThe harmonised standard referred to in Article 2 of the Decision isEuropean digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2)Attachment requirements for global system for mobile communications (GSM) mobile stationsAccessETSIEuropean Telecommunications Standards InstituteETSI SecretariatTBR19 Edition 5: March 1998(excluding the foreword)Additional informationThe European Telecommunications Standards Institute is recognised according to Council Directive 83/189/EEC (1).The harmonised standard referred to above has been produced according to a mandate issued in accordance with relevant procedures of Directive 83/189/EEC.The full text of the harmonised standard referred to above can be obtained from:European Telecommunications Standards Institute650 route des LuciolesF-06921 Sophia Antipolis CedexEuropean Commission,DG XIII/A/2 — (BU 31, 1/7)Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200,B-1049 Brusselsor from any other organisation responsible for making ETSI standards available, of which a list can be found on the internet under address www.ispo.cec.be.(1)  OJ L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8.ANNEX IIApplicable parts of TBR 19 (edition 5)TBR 19 Requirement11.1.1 11.1.2 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.512.1.1 12.1.2 12.2.1 12.2.2 13.1 13.2133-1 13.4 14.1.1.2 14.1.2.2 14.2.1 14.2.214.2.3 14.2.4 14.3 14.4.1 14.4.2 14.4.414.4.5 14.5.1 14.5.2 14.6.1 14.6.2 14.7.114.8.1 14.8.2 15 16 17.1 17.218 19.1 19.2 19.3 20.1 20.220.3 20.4 20.5 20.6 20.7 20.820.9 20.10 20.11 20.12 20.13 20.1520.16 20.17 20.19 21.1 21.2 21.3.121.3.2 21.4 22 25.2.1.1.1 25.2.1.1.2.1 25.2.1.1.2.225.2.1.1.2.3 25.2.1.1.3 25.2.1.1.4 25.2.1.2.1 25.2.1.2.2 25.2.1.2.325.2.1.2.4 25.2.2.1 25.2.2.2 25.2.2.3 25.2.3 25.2.4.325.2.5.1 25.2.5.2 25.2.6.1 25.2.6.2 25.2.7 26.2.1.126.2.1.2 26.2.1.3 26.2.2 26.2.3 26.2.4 pr1 26.2.4 pr226.2.4 pr3 26.2.4 pr4 26.2.4 pr5 26.2.4 pr6 26.2.4 pr7 26.2.4 pr826.5.1 26.5.2.1.1 26.5.2.1.2 26.5.2.2 26.5.2.3 26.5.3.126.5.3.2 26.5.3.3 26.5.3.4 26.5.4.1 26.5.5.1.1.1 26.5.5.1.1.226.5.5.1.2 26.5.5.2.1 26.5.5.2.3 26.5.5.3.1.1 26.5.5.3.2 26.5.6.1.126.5.6.1.2 26.5.6.2.1 26.5.6.2.4 26.5.6.3 26.5.7.1.1 26.5.7.1.326.5.7.1.4 26.5.7.2 26.5.7.3 26.6.1.1 26.6.1.2 26.6.1.326.6.1.4 26.6.2.1.1 26.6.2.1.2 26.6.2.1.3 26.6.2.2 26.6.2.3.126.6.2.3.2 26.6.2.4 26.6.2.5 26.6.3.1 26.6.3.2 26.6.3.326.6.3.4 26.6.3.6 26.6.4.1 26.6.4.2.2 26.6.5.1-1 26.6.5.1-226.6.5.1-3 26.6.5.1-4 26.6.5.1-5 26.6.5.1-6 26.6.5.1-7 26.6.5.1-826.6.5.2-1 26.6.5.2-2 26.6.5.2-3 26.6.5.2-4 26.6.5.2-5 26.6.5.2-626.6.5.2-7 26.6.5.2-8 26.6.5.2-9 26.6.5.2-10 26.6.5.3-1 26.6.5.3-226.6.5.4-1 26.6.5.4-2 26.6.5.4-3 26.6.5.4-4 26.6.5.5.1 26.6.5.5.226.6.5.6 26.6.5.7 26.6.5.8 26.6.5.9 26.6.6.1 26.6.7.126.6.8.4 26.6.8.5 26.6.12.1 26.6.12.2 26.6.12.3 26.6.12.426.6.13.3 26.6.13.5 26.6.13.6 26.6.13.8 26.6.13.9 26.6.13.1026.7.1 26.7.2.1 26.7.2.2 26.7.3.1 26.7.3.2 26.7.4.126.7.4.2.1 26.7.4.2.2-1 26.7.4.2.2-2 26.7.4.2.3 26.7.4.2.4 pr1 26.7.4.3.126.7.4.3.2 26.7.4.3.3 26.7.4.3.4 26.7.4.5.1 26.7.4.5.2 26.7.4.626.7.5.3 26.7.5.5 26.7.5.7.1 26.8.1.2.2.1 26.8.1.2.2.2 26.8.1.2.3.226.8.1.2.3.5 26.8.1.2.3.6 26.8.1.2.4.2 26.8.1.2.4.3 26.8.1.2.4.4 26.8.1.2.4.526.8.1.2.4.6 26.8.1.2.4.7 26.8.1.2.4.8 26.8.1.2.4.13 26.8.1.2.5.2 26.8.1.2.5.326.8.1.2.6.2 26.8.1.2.6.3 26.8.1.2.6.5 26.8.1.2.6.6 26.8.1.2.7.1 26.8.1.2.7.326.8.1.2.8.1 26.8.1.2.9.1 26.8.1.2.9.2 26.8.1.2.9.4 26.8.1.3.1.1 26.8.1.3.3.126.8.1.3.3.3 26.8.1.3.3.4 26.8.1.3.4.2 26.8.1.3.4.3 26.8.1.3.4.8 26.8.1.3.5.226.8.1.3.5.3 26.8.1.3.5.4 26.8.1.3.5.5 26.8.1.4.2.1 26.8.1.4.3.1 26.8.1.4.3.226.8.1.4.5.1 26.8.2.1 26.8.2.2 26.8.2.3 26.8.3 26.9.226.9.3 26.9.4 26.9.5 26.9.6.1.1 26.9.6.1.2 26.9.6.2.126.9.6.2.2 26.10.2.1 26.10.2.4.1 26.10.2.4.2 26.12.1 26.12.2.126.10.2.2 26.10.2.3 26.10.2.5 26.10.3.1 26.12.2.2 26.12.326.12.4 26.12.5 27.3 27.4 27.5 27.627.7 27.10 27.11.1.1 27.11.1.2 27.11.1.3 27.11.1.427.11.1.5 27.11.2.1 27.11.2.2 27.11.2.3 27.11.2.4 27.11.327.12.1 27.12.2 27.14.3 27.14.4 27.17.1.1 27.17.1.227.17.1.3 27.17.1.4 27.17.1.5.1 27.17.1.5.2 27.17.1.5.3 27.17.1.5.427.17.2.1.1 27.17.2.1.2 27.17.2.2 27.17.2.3 27.17.2.5 27.18.127.18.2 27.19 27.20 27.21.1 27.21.3 27.21.429.3.2.6.7 29.3.2.6.9 29.3.3.2 29.3.3.3 29.3.3.5 31.6.1.131.6.1.2 31.6.1.5 31.6.1.6 31.6.1.7 31.6.1.8 31.6.2.131.6.2.2 31.6.2.3 31.6.2.4 31.6.2.5 31.8.1.1 31.8.3.131.10 32.11 32.12 33.6 34.2.1 34.2.234.2.3 34.2.5.3 34.3 +",transmission network;Euronet;Transpac;broadcasting network;data-transmission network;telecommunications network;technical regulations;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;radio telecommunications;receiver;transmitter;walkie-talkie;wireless telecommunications;public service;waveband;CB;citizens' band radio;radio frequency,21 +18722,"1999/550/EC: Commission Decision of 20 July 1999 amending Decision 95/125/EC on the status of France as regards infectious hematopoietic necrosis and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (notified under document number C(1999) 2156) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28 January 1991 concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products(1), as last amended by Directive 98/45/EC(2), and in particular Article 5(2) thereof,(1) Whereas the Member States may obtain for one or more regions the status of approved zones free of infectious hematopoietic necrosis (IHN) and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS);(2) Whereas the list of approved zones in France was established by Commission Decision 95/125/EC(3), as last amended by Decision 95/481/EC(4);(3) Whereas France has submitted to the Commission suitable justifications for obtaining for other zones the status of zones approved in respect of IHN and VHS, as well as the national provisions ensuring compliance with the rules on maintenance of approval;(4) Whereas the Commission and the Member States have examined the justifications submitted by France for those zones;(5) Whereas that examination has shown that the zones concerned meet the requirements of Article 5 of Directive 91/67/EEC;(6) Whereas, when the approval concerns only part of a catchment area, additional checks are carried out in a buffer zone neighbouring the part of the catchment area covered by the approval;(7) Whereas, therefore, such zones may be eligible for the status of approved zones with regard to IHN and VHS,(8) Whereas those zones should be added to the list of approved zones;(9) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Annex to Decision 95/125/EC is replaced by the Annex hereto. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 July 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 1.(2) OJ L 189, 3.7.1998, p. 12.(3) OJ L 84, 14.4.1995, p. 8.(4) OJ L 275, 18.11.1995, p. 26.ANNEXList of approved zones with regard to IHN and VHS in France1. ADOUR-GARONNECatchment areas- The Charente basin- The Seudre basin- The basins of the coastal rivers in the Gironde estuary in the department of Charente-Maritime- The catchment areas of the Nive and the Nivelles (Pyrenées Atlantiques)- The Forges basin (Landes)- The catchment area of the Dronne (Dordogne), from the source to the Eglisottes dam at Monfourat- The catchment area of the Beauronne (Dordogne), from the source to the Faye dam- The catchment area of the Valouse (Dordogne), form the source to the Etang des Roches Noires dam- The catchment area of the Paillasse (Gironde), from the source to the Grand Forge dam- The catchment area of the Ciron (Lot et Garonne, Gironde), from the source to the Moulin de Castaing dam- The catchment of the Petite Leyre (Landes), from the source to the Pont de l'Espine dam at Argelouse- The catchment area of the Pave (Landes), from the source to the Pave dam- The catchment area of the Escource (Landes), from the source to the Moulin de Barbe dam- The catchment area of the Geloux (Landes), from the source to the D38 dam at Saint Martin d'Oney- The catchment area of the Estrigon (Landes), from the source to the Campet et Lamolère dam- The catchment are of the Estampon (Landes), from the source to the Ancienne Minoterie dam at Roquefort- The catchment area of the Gélise (Landes, Lot et Garonne), from the source to the dam downstream of the confluence of the Gélise and the Osse- The catchment area of the Magescq (Landes), from the source to the mouth- The catchment area of the Luys (Pyrénées Atlantiques), from the source to the Moulin d'Oro dam- The catchment area of the Neez (Pyrénées Atlantiques), from the source to the Juearançon dam- The catchment area of the Beez (Pyrénées Atlantiques), form the source to the Nay dam- The catchment area of the Gave de Cauterets (Hautes Pyrénées), from the source to the Calypso dam of the Soulom power stationCoastal areasThe whole of the Atlantic coast between the northern boundary of the department of Vendée and the southern boundary of the department of Charente-Maritime.2. LOIRE-BRETAGNECatchment areas- All catchment areas in the region of Brittany with the exception of the following:- Vilaine- Aven- Ster-Goz- the downstream part of the catchment area of the Elorn- The Sèvre Niortaise basin- The Lay basin- The upstream part of the Vienne basin to the Nouâtre dam (department of Indre)- The basins of the Atlantic coastal rivers in the department of Vendée- The part of the Loire basin comprising the upstream part of the Huisne catchment area from the source of the water courses ot the Ferté-Bernard damsCoastal areasThe entire coast of Brittany with the exception of the following:- Rade de Brest- Anse de Camaret- The coastal zone between the ""pointe de Trévignon"" and the mouth of the river Laïta- The coastal zone between the mouth of the river Tohon up to the border of the department. +",France;French Republic;approval;COC;certificate of compliance;certificate of conformity;quality certificate;quality certification;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;aquaculture;coastal region;coastal zone;littoral zone,21 +4034,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1045/2005 of 4 July 2005 amending Regulation (EC) No 2760/98 concerning the implementation of a programme for cross-border cooperation in the framework of the Phare programme. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 of 18 December 1989 on economic aid to certain countries of central and eastern Europe (1), and in particular Article 8 thereof,Whereas:(1) The European Council decided at its meeting in Brussels on 17 and 18 June 2004 that Croatia shall be a candidate country for membership, and requested the Commission to prepare a pre-accession strategy for Croatia, including the necessary instruments,(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 2257/2004 included Croatia among the beneficiary countries of the Phare pre-accession instrument as of 2 January 2005,(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2760/98 (2) should, therefore, be amended to extend the Phare cross-border co-operation programme to include the Croatian borders with neighbouring countries,(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Economic Restructuring in certain countries of central and eastern Europe,. At the end of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2760/98, the following text shall be added:‘(c) Croatia and Italy, Croatia and Slovenia, Croatia and Hungary, Croatia and Serbia and Montenegro, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.’ This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 July 2005.For the CommissionOlli REHNMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 375, 23.12.1989, p. 11. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2257/2004 (OJ L 389, 30.12.2004, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 345, 19.12.1998, p. 49. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1822/2003 (OJ L 267, 17.10.2003, p. 9). +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;economic integration;frontier region;frontier area;frontier zone;eligibility criteria;criteria for Community financing;Croatia;Republic of Croatia;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +4837,"2009/579/EC: Commission Decision of 29 July 2009 allowing Member States to extend provisional authorisations granted for the new active substances acequinocyl, aminopyralid, ascorbic acid, benalaxyl-M, mandipropamid, novaluron, proquinazid, spirodiclofen and spiromesifen (notified under document number C(2009) 5582) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 8(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in March 2001 the United Kingdom received an application from Makhteshim Agan Ltd. for the inclusion of the active substance novaluron in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Commission Decision 2001/861/EC (2) confirmed that the dossier was complete and could be considered as satisfying, in principle, the data and information requirements of Annex II and Annex III to that Directive.(2) In accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in August 2001 the Netherlands received an application from Bayer AG, Germany for the inclusion of the active substance spirodiclofen in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Commission Decision 2002/593/EC (3) confirmed that the dossier was complete and could be considered as satisfying, in principle, the data and information requirements of Annex II and Annex III to that Directive.(3) In accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in February 2002 Portugal received an application from ISAGRO IT for the inclusion of the active substance benalaxyl-M in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Commission Decision 2003/35/EC (4) confirmed that the dossier was complete and could be considered as satisfying, in principle, the data and information requirements of Annex II and Annex III to that Directive.(4) In accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in April 2002 the United Kingdom received an application from Bayer AG for the inclusion of the active substance spiromesifen in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Commission Decision 2003/105/EC (5) confirmed that the dossier was complete and could be considered as satisfying, in principle, the data and information requirements of Annex II and Annex III to that Directive.(5) In accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in March 2003 the Netherlands received an application from Agro-Kanesho Co. Ltd for the inclusion of the active substance acequinocyl in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Commission Decision 2003/636/EC (6) confirmed that the dossier was complete and could be considered as satisfying, in principle, the data and information requirements of Annex II and Annex III to that Directive.(6) In accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in January 2004 the United Kingdom received an application from DuPont (UK) Ltd for the inclusion of the active substance proquinazid in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Commission Decision 2004/686/EC (7) confirmed that the dossier was complete and could be considered as satisfying, in principle, the data and information requirements of Annex II and Annex III to that Directive.(7) In accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in September 2004 the Netherlands received an application from Citrex Nederland BV for the inclusion of the active substance ascorbic acid in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Commission Decision 2005/751/EC (8) confirmed that the dossier was complete and could be considered as satisfying, in principle, the data and information requirements of Annex II and Annex III to that Directive.(8) In accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in September 2004 the United Kingdom received an application from Dow AgroSciences for the inclusion of the active substance aminopyralid in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Commission Decision 2005/778/EC (9) confirmed that the dossier was complete and could be considered as satisfying, in principle, the data and information requirements of Annex II and Annex III to that Directive.(9) In accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in December 2005 Austria received an application from Syngenta Limited for the inclusion of the active substance mandipropamid in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Commission Decision 2006/589/EC (10) confirmed that the dossier was complete and could be considered as satisfying, in principle, the data and information requirements of Annex II and Annex III to that Directive.(10) Confirmation of the completeness of the dossiers was necessary in order to allow those active substances to be examined in detail and to allow Member States the possibility of granting provisional authorisations, for periods of up to three years, for plant protection products containing those active substances, while complying with the conditions laid down in Article 8(1) of Directive 91/414/EEC and, in particular, the condition relating to the detailed assessment of the active substance and the plant protection product in the light of the requirements laid down by that Directive.(11) For those active substances, the effects on human health and the environment have been assessed, in accordance with the provisions of Article 6(2) and (4) of Directive 91/414/EEC, for the uses proposed by the applicants. The respective rapporteur Member States submitted the draft assessment reports to the Commission on 21 November 2003 (benalaxyl-M), on 9 March 2004 (spiromesifen), on 21 April 2004 (spirodiclofen), on 8 March 2005 (acequinocyl), on 14 March 2006 (proquinazid), on 22 August 2006 (aminopyralid), on 30 November 2006 (mandipropamid), on 12 January 2007 (novaluron) and on 10 September 2007 (ascorbic acid).(12) Following submission of the draft assessment report by the rapporteur Member State concerned, in each case it has been found to be necessary to request further information from the applicants and to have the rapporteur Member States examine that information and submit their assessments. Therefore, the examination of the dossiers is still ongoing and it will not be possible to complete the evaluation within the timeframe provided for in Directive 91/414/EEC, in the cases of novaluron read in conjunction with Commission Decision 2007/404/EC (11), of spirodiclofen, spiromesifen and benalaxyl-M with Commission Decision 2007/333/EC (12) and of proquinazid with Commission Decision 2008/56/EC (13).(13) As the evaluations so far have not identified any reason for immediate concern, Member States should be given the possibility of prolonging provisional authorisations granted for plant protection products containing the active substances concerned for a period of 24 months in accordance with the provisions of Article 8 of Directive 91/414/EEC so as to enable the examination of the dossiers to continue. It is expected that the evaluation and decision-making process with respect to a decision on a possible inclusion in Annex I to that Directive for acequinocyl, aminopyralid, ascorbic acid, benalaxyl-M, mandipropamid, novaluron, proquinazid, spirodiclofen and spiromesifen will have been completed within 24 months.(14) At the same time Decisions 2007/333/EC, 2007/404/EC and 2008/56/EC should be repealed, since they have become obsolete.(15) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Member States may extend provisional authorisations for plant protection products containing acequinocyl, aminopyralid, ascorbic acid, benalaxyl-M, mandipropamid, novaluron, proquinazid, spirodiclofen or spiromesifen for a period ending 29 July 2011 at the latest. Decisions 2007/333/EC, 2007/404/EC and 2008/56/EC are repealed. This Decision shall expire on 29 July 2011. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 July 2009.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 321, 6.12.2001, p. 34.(3)  OJ L 192, 20.7.2002, p. 60.(4)  OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 52.(5)  OJ L 43, 18.2.2003, p. 45.(6)  OJ L 221, 4.9.2003, p. 42.(7)  OJ L 313, 12.10.2004, p. 21.(8)  OJ L 282, 26.10.2005, p. 18.(9)  OJ L 293, 9.11.2005, p. 26.(10)  OJ L 240, 2.9.2006, p. 9.(11)  OJ L 151, 13.6.2007, p. 45.(12)  OJ L 125, 15.5.2007, p. 27.(13)  OJ L 14, 17.1.2008, p. 26. +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;marketing standard;grading;pharmaceutical product;disinfectant;pharmaceutical preparation;pharmaceutical speciality;plant health product;plant protection product;dangerous substance;dangerous product;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,21 +16154,"97/398/EC: Commission Decision of 19 June 1997 repealing Decision 97/116/EC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2), and in particular Article 10 (4) thereof,Whereas in the beginning of 1997 a number of outbreaks of classical swine fever occurred in different areas of Germany;Whereas as a result of the disease situation the Commission adopted Decision 97/116/EC of 11 February 1997 (3) concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany;Whereas the measures adopted by Decision 97/116/EC were amended by Commission Decision 97/196/EC (4) and by Decision 97/282/EC (5);Whereas the measures introduced by Decision 97/116/EC should be of a temporary nature;Whereas in the light of the evolution of the disease the measures adopted by Decision 97/116/EC can be repealed;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Decision 97/116/EC is hereby repealed. The Member States shall amend the measures they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 June 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.(2) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.(3) OJ No L 42, 13. 2. 1997, p. 28.(4) OJ No L 82, 22. 3. 1997, p. 61.(5) OJ No L 112, 29. 4. 1997, p. 58. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;export restriction;export ban;limit on exports;health certificate,21 +1871,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2946/94 of 2 December 1994 fixing certain indicative quantities for the import of bananas into the Community for the first quarter of 1995. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 3518/93 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Article 9 (1) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2444/94 (4), provides for the fixing of indicative quantities for the purpose of issuing import licences for each quarter using data and forecasts relating to the Community market, on the basis of the forecast supply balance for production and consumption in the Community and of imports and exports as referred to in Artcle 16 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93;Whereas, on the basis of an analysis of the data relating, on the one part, to the quantities of bananas marketed in the Community in 1994 and, in particular, to actual imports during the first quarter of 1994, and, on the other part, to the use of import licences and the prospects for the supply of the market and consumption within the Community during the first few months of 1995, an indicative quantity of 570 000 tonnes should be fixed for the first quarter of 1995 to ensure adequate supplies to the Community;Whereas, to the same end, the authorized quantity, referred to in Article 9 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, that each operator in Categories A and B can request for the first quarter of 1995 and the indicative quantities referred to in Article 14 (1) of that same Regulation for the purposes of issuing import licences for traditional bananas originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP) should be fixed;Whereas the provisions of this Regulation must enter into force immediately before the period for the submission of licence applications for the first quarter of 1995;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Bananas,. The indicative quantities referred to in Article 9 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 for the import of bananas into the Community within the tariff quota provided for in Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 for the first quarter of 1995 shall be 570 000 tonnes. The authorized quantity for each Category A and B operator for the first quarter of 1995 as provided for in Article 9 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 shall be 30 % of the total annual quantity allocated to each operator pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 6 of the abovementioned Regulation. The indicative quantities referred to in Article 14 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 for the import of traditional ACP bananas for the first quarter of 1995 shall be 30 % of the traditional quantities laid down for each origin in the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 404/93. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 December 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 320, 22. 12. 1993, p. 15.(3) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) OJ No L 261, 11. 10. 1994, p. 3. +",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;supply balance sheet;ACP countries,21 +15361,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 617/96 of 3 April 1996 concerning the classification of certain goods in the combined nomenclature. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 586/96 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas in order to ensure uniform application of the combined nomenclature annexed to the said Regulation, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation;Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has set down the general rules for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and those rules also apply to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods;Whereas, pursuant to the said general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table annexed to the present Regulation must be classified under the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3;Whereas it is accepted that binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the combined nomenclature and which do not conform to the rights established by this Regulation, can continue to be invoked, under the provisions in Article 12 (6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (3), for a period of three months by the holder;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Tariff and Statistical Nomenclature Section of the Customs Code Committee,. The goods described in column 1 of the annexed table are now classified within the combined nomenclature under the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 7 of the said table. Binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States which do not conform to the rights established by this Regulation can continue to be invoked under the provisions of Article 12 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 for a period of three months. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 21st day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 April 1996.For the CommissionMario MONTIMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 256, 7. 9. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 84, 3. 4. 1996, p. 18.(3) OJ No L 302, 19. 10. 1992, p. 1.ANNEX>TABLE> +",musical instrument;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;automatic game;automatic gaming machine;gambling machine;gaming machine;one-armed bandit;slot machine;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;Combined Nomenclature;CN,21 +41379,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 659/2012 of 18 July 2012 on the issue of licences for the import of garlic in the subperiod from 1 September 2012 to 30 November 2012. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 341/2007 (3) opens and provides for the administration of tariff quotas and introduces a system of import licences and certificates of origin for garlic and other agricultural products imported from third countries.(2) The quantities for which ‘A’ licence applications have been lodged by traditional importers and by new importers during the first seven working days of July 2012, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 341/2007 exceed the quantities available for products originating in China.(3) Therefore, in accordance with Article 7(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006, it is now necessary to establish the extent to which the ‘A’ licence applications sent to the Commission by 14 July 2012 can be met in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 341/2007.(4) In order to ensure sound management of the procedure of issuing import licences, the present Regulation should enter into force immediately after its publication,. Applications for ‘A’ import licences lodged pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 341/2007 during the first seven working days of July 2012 and sent to the Commission by 14 July 2012 shall be met at a percentage rate of the quantities applied for as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 July 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 90, 30.3.2007, p. 12.ANNEXOrigin Order number Allocation coefficientArgentina— Traditional importers— New importersChina— Traditional importers— New importersOther third countries— Traditional importers— New importers‘X: No quota for this origin for the subperiod in question.’ +",bulb vegetable;garlic;onion;scallion;shallot;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;Argentina;Argentine Republic;import (EU);Community import;China;People’s Republic of China,21 +41619,"Council Regulation (EU) No 998/2012 of 9 October 2012 on the allocation of fishing opportunities under the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community, on the one hand, and the Republic of Kiribati, on the other. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) On 23 July 2007 the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 893/2007 on the conclusion of a Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community, on the one hand, and the Republic of Kiribati, on the other (1) (‘the Agreement’).(2) A new Protocol to the Agreement was initialled on 3 June 2012 (‘the Protocol’). The Protocol grants EU vessels fishing opportunities in the waters over which the Republic of Kiribati exercises its sovereignty or jurisdiction.(3) On 9 October 2012 the Council adopted Decision 2012/669/EU (2) on the signing and the provisional application of the Protocol.(4) The method for allocation of the fishing opportunities among the Member States should be defined for the period when the Protocol applies.(5) In accordance with Article 10(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008 of 29 September 2008 concerning authorisations for fishing activities of Community fishing vessels outside Community waters and the access of third country vessels to Community waters (3), if it appears that the number of fishing authorisations or the amount of fishing opportunities allocated to the Union under the Protocol are not fully utilised, the Commission is to inform the Member States concerned. The absence of a reply within the deadline to be set by the Council is to be considered as confirmation that the vessels of the Member State concerned are not making full use of their fishing opportunities during the given period. That deadline should therefore be set by the Council.(6) Given that the Protocol is to be provisionally applied from 16 September 2012, this Regulation should apply from 16 September 2012,. 1.   The fishing opportunities fixed under the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community, on the one hand, and the Republic of Kiribati, on the other, (‘the Protocol’), to be provisionally applied from 16 September 2012, shall be allocated among the Member States as follows:(a) purse seine vessels:Spain 3 vesselsFrance 1 vessel(b) long-line vessels:Spain 3 vesselsPortugal 3 vessels2.   Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008 shall apply without prejudice to the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community, on the one hand, and the Republic of Kiribati, on the other.3.   If applications for fishing authorisations from the Member States referred to in paragraph 1 do not cover all the fishing opportunities set out in the Protocol, the Commission shall consider applications for fishing authorisation from any other Member State in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008.4.   The deadline referred to in Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008 shall be set at 10 working days from the day on which the Commission informs the Member States that the fishing opportunities have not been fully utilised. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 16 September 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 9 October 2012.For the CouncilThe PresidentV. SHIARLY(1)  OJ L 205, 7.8.2007, p. 1.(2)  See page 2 of this Official Journal.(3)  OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 33. +",France;French Republic;Kiribati;Gilbert Islands;Republic of Kiribati;ship's flag;nationality of ships;fishing agreement;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;protocol to an agreement;interim agreement (EU);EC interim agreement;provisional implementation of an EC agreement;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;financial compensation of an agreement;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +35415,"Council Directive 2008/59/EC of 12 June 2008 adapting Directive 2006/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels, by reason of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of 2005, and in particular Article 56 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 56 of the Act of Accession of 2005, where a Council act adopted prior to accession requires adaptation by reason of accession, and the necessary adaptations have not been provided for in the Act of Accession or its Annexes, the necessary acts are to be adopted by the Council.(2) Directive 2006/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels (1) was adopted prior to the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union and requires adaptation by reason of this accession.(3) Directive 2006/87/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) In accordance with point 34 of the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-making, Member States are encouraged to draw up, for themselves and in the interests of the Community, their own tables illustrating, as far as possible, the correlation between this Directive and the transposition measures, and to make them public (2),. Directive 2006/87/EC is hereby amended as follows:1. Annex I shall be amended as follows:(a) in Chapter 2, Zone 3:(i) between the entries for the Kingdom of Belgium and the Czech Republic the following entry shall be inserted:(ii) between the entries for the Republic of Poland and the Slovak Republic the following entry shall be inserted:(b) in Chapter 3, Zone 4, between the entries for the Republic of Poland and the Slovak Republic the following entry shall be inserted:2. Annex IX shall be amended as follows:(a) in part I, Chapter 4, Article 4.05:(i) between the entries for Denmark and Poland the following entry shall be inserted:‘19 = Romania’;(ii) between the entries for Latvia and Lithuania the following entry shall be inserted:‘34 = Bulgaria’;(b) in Part III, Chapter 1, Article 1.06:(i) between the entries for Denmark and Poland the following entry shall be inserted:‘19 = Romania’;(ii) between the entries for Latvia and Lithuania the following entry shall be inserted:‘34 = Bulgaria’;(c) in Part IV, Chapter 1, Article 1.06:(i) between the entries for Denmark and Poland the following entry shall be inserted:‘19 = Romania’;(ii) between the entries for Latvia and Lithuania the following entry shall be inserted:‘34 = Bulgaria’. 1.   Member States which have inland waterways as referred to in Article 1(1) of Directive 2006/87/EC shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive with effect from 30 December 2008. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When they are adopted by Member States, these measures shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 12 June 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. VIZJAK(1)  OJ L 389, 30.12.2006, p. 1. Directive as amended by Directive 2006/137/EC (OJ L 389, 30.12.2006, p. 261).(2)  OJ C 321, 31.12.2003, p. 1. +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;inland waterway shipping;inland navigation;Romania;vessel;ship;tug boat;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;technical standard;Community certification;maritime safety;safety at sea;sea transport safety;ship safety,21 +25650,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 298/2003 of 17 February 2003 on import licences in respect of beef and veal products originating in Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Namibia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2286/2002 of 10 December 2002 on the arrangements applicable to agricultural products and goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP States) and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1706/98(1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1918/98 of 9 September 1998 laying down detailed rules for the application in the beef and veal sector of Council Regulation (EC) No 1706/98 on the arrangements applicable to agricultural products and certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States and repealing Regulation (EC) No 589/96(2), and in particular Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1918/98 provides for the possibility of issuing import licences for beef and veal products. However, imports must take place within the limits of the quantities specified for each of these exporting non-member countries.(2) The applications for import licences submitted between 1 and 10 February 2003, expressed in terms of boned meat, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1918/98, do not exceed, in respect of products originating from Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Namibia, the quantities available from those States. It is therefore possible to issue import licences in respect of the quantities applied for.(3) The quantities in respect of which licences may be applied for from 1 March 2003 should be fixed within the scope of the total quantity of 52100 tonnes.(4) This Regulation is without prejudice to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1452/2001(4),. The following Member States shall issue on 21 February 2003 import licences for beef and veal products, expressed as boned meat, originating in certain African, Caribbean and Pacific States, in respect of the following quantities and countries of origin:Germany:- 100 tonnes originating in Botswana,- 50 tonnes originating in Namibia.United Kingdom:- 300 tonnes originating in Botswana,- 60 tonnes originating in Namibia,- 60 tonnes originating in Swaziland. Licence applications may be submitted, pursuant to Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1918/98, during the first 10 days of March 2003 for the following quantities of boned beef and veal:>TABLE> This Regulation shall enter into force on 21 February 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 February 2003.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 348, 21.12.2002, p. 5.(2) OJ L 250, 10.9.1998, p. 16.(3) OJ L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28.(4) OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 11. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;beef;boned meat;ACP countries,21 +16572,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 220/97 of 5 February 1997 on the opening of additional quotas for imports into the Community of certain textile products originating in certain third countries participating in trade fairs organised in 1997 in the European Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 of 12 October 1993 on common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/97 (2), and especially Article 8 thereof,Whereas additional quotas to those indicated in Annex V to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 may be opened when required under special circumstances; that the Commission has received a request to open additional quotas in view of trade fairs to be held in 1997;Whereas additional quotas have already been opened for trade fairs in previous years for certain third countries;Whereas access to the additional quotas should be limited to products which have been exhibited by the exporting countries at the relevant fair and for the quantities agreed to by sales contracts, as certified by the competent authorities of the Member State where the fair is taking place;Whereas in order to avoid an over-utilization of these additional quotas it appears appropriate to request the Member State of the territory in which the fair is taking place, on the one hand, to ensure that the total amounts covered by certified contracts do not exceed the limits set for these additional quotas and, on the other hand, to inform the Commission after closure of the fair of the total quantities covered by such certified contracts;Whereas it seems appropriate to apply to imports into the Community of products for which the additional quotas are opened the provision of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 which are applicable to imports of products subject to quantitative limits set out in Annex V of the said Regulation, with the exception of those relating to flexibilities;Whereas requests for import authorizations should moreover be accompanied by the contract signed at the relevant fair, as certified by the competent authorities of the Member State where it is held;Whereas in order to avoid circumvention, issue of import authorizations should only cover products shipped in the supplier country in which they originate no earlier than 30 days after the closure of the relevant fair;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in conformity with the opinion of the Textile Committee,. In addition to the quantitative limits on imports established by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93, additional quotas shall be opened in respect of the trade fairs to be held in 1997 in the European Community as set out in the Annex hereto. 1. Access to the additional quotas referred to in Article 1 shall be limited to such products which have been exhibited by the exporting countries at the fair and for the quantities agreed by a sales contract signed at the relevant fair as certified by the competent authorities of the Member States where the fair takes place.2. The competent authorities of the Member State in the territory of which the fair is taking place shall ensure that the total amounts covered by certified contracts do not exceed the limits fixed in the Annex.3. The Commission shall be informed by the relevant Member State not later than 30 days after the closure of the fair of the total quantities covered by contracts certified as having been concluded during the fair. This information shall be provided by supplier country and category. 1. Without prejudice to subsequent paragraphs imports into the Community of products for which additional quotas have been opened shall be subject to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 which are applicable to imports of products subject to quantitative limits established in Annex V to the Regulation, with the exception of those relating to flexibilities.2. Import authorizations can only be issued on the presentation of an export licence bearing in box 9 an indication of the fair and year to which they relate and accompanied by the original of the certified contract referred to in Article 2.3. Import authorizations shall only cover products shipped into the Community in the third country in which they originate no earlier than 30 days after the closure of the fair. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 February 1997.For the CommissionLeon BRITTANVice-President(1) OJ No L 275, 8. 11. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 26, 29. 1. 1997, p. 8.ANNEXADDITIONAL QUOTAS FOR THE BERLIN TRADE FAIR TO BE HELD ON 20 AND 21 MARCH 1997(The complete description of the goods is shown in Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93)>TABLE> +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;trade event;fair;trade fair;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota,21 +15693,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1650/96 of 16 August 1996 fixing the buying-in prices, aids and certain other amounts applicable for the 1996/97 wine year to intervention measures in the wine sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 149 (1) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1592/96 (2), and in particular Articles 35 (8), 36 (6), 38 (5), 41 (10), 44, 45 (9) and 46 (5) thereof,Whereas Article 4 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 3299/94 of 21 December 1994 on transitional measures applicable in Austria in the wine-growing sector (3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 670/95 (4), provides for Title III of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 to apply in its entirety in Austria from the 1995/96 wine year; whereas, however, Austria should, in the interests of administrative clarity, be considered to form part of the wine-growing zone B provided for in Annex IV to Regulation (EEC) No 822/87;Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 1593/96 (5) fixes the guide prices for wine for the 1996/97 wine year; whereas the prices, aids and other amounts for the various intervention measures to be adopted for that wine year should accordingly be fixed on that basis;Whereas this Regulation applies to Portugal; whereas, however, since wine-growing zones have not been delimited in that country, the oenological practices authorized in accordance with the rules laid down under Title II of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 should be defined;Whereas, since enrichment is an exceptional practice, the same reduction in the buying-in price for wine provided for in Article 44 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 and laid down in Annex VIII should be applied as in wine-growing zone C; whereas, in the light of experience the derogations in force for 'vinho verde` should be extended;Whereas the aid for the use in wine-making of concentrated grape must and rectified concentrated grape must as provided for in Article 45 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 must be fixed taking into account the difference between the cost of enrichment achieved using concentrated grape must and using sucrose; whereas, in the light of the data available to the Commission, the amount of the aid should be varied with the product used for enrichment;Whereas distillers may, in accordance with Articles 35 (6) and 36 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87, either receive aid for the product to be distilled or deliver the product obtained from distillation to the intervention agency; whereas the amount of the aid must be fixed on the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 16 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2046/89 (6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1546/95 (7);Whereas the price of wine to be distilled under Articles 38 and 41 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 does not normally allow the marketing at market prices of products obtained from distillation; whereas provision must therefore be made for aid, the amount of which is to be fixed on the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 2046/89, account also being taken of the present uncertainty of prices on the market for distillation products;Whereas some wine delivered for one of the distillation operations may be processed into wine fortified for distillation; whereas the amounts applicable to distillation in accordance with the rules laid down in Article 26 of Regulation (EEC) No 2046/89 should be adjusted accordingly;Whereas experience gained in sales by invitation to tender of alcohol held by intervention agencies shows that the difference between prices which may be obtained for neutral spirits and raw alcohol does not justify the takeover of the former; whereas, moreover, quantities of neutral spirits currently available are sufficient to satisfy, at least for one wine year, any demand for that product; whereas under these circumstances the possibility provided for in Articles 35, 36 and 39 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 should be used by producing for the buying-in of all alcohol at the price for raw alcohol;Whereas Article 4 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3105/88 (8), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2365/95 (9), laying down detailed rules for the application of compulsory distillation as provided for in Articles 35 and 36 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 sets a standard natural alcohol strength by volume to be applied in the various wine-growing zones for the purpose of determining the volume of alcohol to be delivered for distillation under Article 35 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87; whereas it has not been possible to fix this standard natural alcoholic strength in Portugal because the wine-growing zones in that country have not yet been delimited; whereas, therefore, a provisional standard natural alcohol strength should be fixed;Whereas Article 46 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 lays down criteria for fixing the aid provided for in that Article; whereas, as regards the aid for the use of grapes, grape must and concentrated grape must for the manufacture of grape juice, paragraph 4 of that Article stipulates that a part of the aid should be set aside for the organization of campaigns to promote the consumption of grape juice and whereas the aid may be increased to that end; whereas, having regard to the criteria laid down and of the need to finance those campaigns, the aid should be fixed at a level permitting sufficient quantities to be obtained for the effective promotion of the product;Whereas the reduction in the buying-in price for wine provided for in Article 44 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 depends on the average increase in the natural alcoholic strength in each wine-growing zone; whereas experience shows that that increase corresponds on average to half the maximum increase authorized; whereas the reduction in the buying-in price must accordingly correspond to the added alcoholic strength as a percentage of the alcoholic strength of wine delivered for distillation;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3800/81 of 16 December 1981 determining the classification of vine varieties (10), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2276/95 (11), establishes the list of vine varieties recommended and authorized in Portugal; whereas, in assessing the production of wine in Portugal, reference should be made to those vine varieties;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. This Regulation fixes the buying-in prices, the aids and certain other amounts applicable for the 1996/97 wine year to intervention measures in the wine sector in the Community. As regards the measures provided for in Articles 38 and 41 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87, those amounts shall be fixed subject to a subsequent decision on the activating of those measures. 1. The buying-in prices of the products and of wine delivered during the 1996/97 wine year for compulsory distillation as provided for in Articles 35 and 36 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 and, for those products:- aid to distillers,- aid to fortifiers of wine of distillation,- the buying-in prices of alcohol obtained, delivered to an intervention agency,- the contribution from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund towards the taking over of that alcohol,shall be as set out in Annexes I and II hereto.2. In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 35 (6), the second subparagraph of Article 36 (4) and the second subparagraph of Article 39 (7), the intervention agency shall pay the raw alcohol price for the alcohol delivered to it. The buying-in prices for wine delivered during the 1996/97 wine year for voluntary distillation as provided for in Articles 38 and 41 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 and, for those products:- aid to distillers,- aid to fortifiers of wine for distillation,shall be as set out respectively in Annexes III and IV. The aid for utilization during the 1996/97 wine year of concentrated grape must and rectified concentrated grape must as provided for in Article 45 (1) and in the first subparagraph of Article 46 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 shall be as set out respectively in Annexes V, VI and VII hereto. The reductions provided for in Article 44 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 applicable to the buying-in prices for wine delivered during the 1996/97 wine year for distillation as provided for in Articles 36, 38, 39 or 41 of that Regulation and, for that wine:- to the aid to the distiller,- to the buying-in prices of alcohol obtained, delivered to an intervention agency,- to the contribution from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund to the taking over of that alcohol,shall be as set out in Annex VIII hereto.For the purposes of this Article, Portugal shall be considered to form part of wine-growing zone C, and Austria of wine-growing zone B. 1. The rules governing oenological practices and processes laid down in Title II of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 shall apply to Portugal during the 1996/97 wine year subject to the following conditions:(a) increase in alcoholic strength shall be limited to 2 % vol. Products eligible under this measure shall have a natural alcoholic strength by volume of at least 7,5 % vol, before enrichment and total alcoholic strength by volume of not more than 13 % after enrichment.However, products upstream of table wine originating in the 'Vinho verde' region must have an alcoholic strength by volume of at least 7 % before enrichment.The addition of concentrated grape must or rectified concentrated grape must shall not have the effect of increasing the initial volume of fresh crushed grapes, grape must, grape must in fermentation or new wine still in fermentation by more than 6,5 %;(b) fresh grapes, grape must, grape must in fermentation, new wine still in fermentation and wine may be the subject of acidification or deacidification.2. The wine varieties which may be used to produce table wine shall be those listed in the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 3800/81.'Vinho verde` may:- be marketed with a minimum total alcoholic strength by volume 8,5 % for wines which have not been subject to enrichment,- possess a total context of sulphine dioxide no greater than 300 milligrams per litre for white 'Vinho verde' wines with a residual sugar content not less than 5 g/l.3. The quantity of alcohol which producers of table wine in Portugal must deliver for distillation in accordance with Article 35 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 shall be calculated on the basis of a standard natural alcoholic strength, to be taken into consideration for the assessment of the volume of alcohol contained in the wine produced, equal to 9 % by volume, with the exception of wines produced in the delimited 'Vinho verde' region, for which the alcoholic strength to be taken into consideration shall be 8,5 %. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 September 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 August 1996.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 341, 30. 12. 1994, p. 37.(4) OJ No L 70, 30. 3. 1995, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 34.(6) OJ No L 202, 14. 7. 1989, p. 14.(7) OJ No L 148, 30. 6. 1995, p. 34.(8) OJ No L 277, 8. 10. 1988, p. 21.(9) OJ No L 241, 10. 10. 1995, p. 17.(10) OJ No L 381, 31. 12. 1981, p. 1.(11) OJ No L 232, 29. 9. 1995, p. 2.ANNEX IDISTILLATION AS PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 35 OF REGULATION (EEC) No 822/87>TABLE>ANNEX IIDISTILLATION AS PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 36 OF REGULATION (EEC) No 822/87>TABLE POSITION>ANNEX IIIDISTILLATION AS PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 38 OF REGULATION (EEC) No 822/87>TABLE POSITION>ANNEX IVDISTILLATION AS PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 41 OF REGULATION (EEC) No 822/87>TABLE POSITION>ANNEX VAID FOR THE USE IN WINE-MAKING OF CONCENTRATED GRAPE MUST AND RECTIFIED CONCENTRATED GRAPE MUST (ARTICLE 45 (1) OF REGULATION (EEC) No 822/87)>TABLE>ANNEX VIAID FOR THE USE OF GRAPE MUST AND CONCENTRATED GRAPE MUST FOR THE PURPOSE OF MANUFACTURING CERTAIN PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IN IRELAND (SECOND AND THIRD INDENTS OF ARTICLE 46 (1) OF REGULATION (EEC) No 822/87)>TABLE>ANNEX VIIAID FOR THE USE OF GRAPES, GRAPE MUST AND CONCENTRATED GRAPE MUST FOR THE PURPOSE OF MANUFACTURING GRAPE JUICE (FIRST INDENT OF ARTICLE 46 (1) OF REGULATION (EEC) No 822/87)>TABLE>ANNEX VIIIREDUCTION IN THE BUYING-IN PRICE OF WINE AS PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 44 OF REGULATION (EEC) No 822/87>TABLE> +",purchase price;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;enlargement of the Union;Natali report;enlargement of the Community;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;marketing year;agricultural year,21 +37287,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 650/2009 of 23 July 2009 fixing the maximum export refund for butter in the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 619/2008. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 164(2), in conjunction with Article 4, thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 619/2008 of 27 June 2008 opening a standing invitation to tender for export refunds concerning certain milk products (2) provides for a standing invitation to tender procedure.(2) Pursuant to Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1454/2007 of 10 December 2007 laying down common rules for establishing a tender procedure for fixing export refunds for certain agricultural products (3), and following an examination of the tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender, it is appropriate to fix a maximum export refund for the tendering period ending on 21 July 2009.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. For the standing invitation to tender opened by Regulation (EC) No 619/2008, for the tendering period ending on 21 July 2009, the maximum amount of refund for the products and destinations referred to in Article 1(a) and (b) and in Article 2 respectively of that Regulation shall be as shown in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 July 2009.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 July 2009.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 168, 28.6.2008, p. 20.(3)  OJ L 325, 11.12.2007, p. 69.ANNEX(EUR/100 kg)Product Export refund Code Maximum amount of export refund for exports to the destinations referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 619/2008Butter ex ex 0405 10 19 9700 70,00Butteroil ex ex 0405 90 10 9000 84,50 +",location of production;location of agricultural production;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;butter;butter oil,21 +5175,"87/439/ECSC: Commission Decision of 29 July 1987 derogating from High Authority recommendation No 1-64 on tariff protection in order to enable the generalized tariff preferences to be applied to certain iron and steel products originating in the developing countries (130th derogation). ,Having regard to High Authority recommendation No 1-64 of 15 January 1964 to the Governments of the Member States concerning the protective duty on iron and steel products at the external frontiers of the Community (1), as last amended by recommendation 81/772/ECSC (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas, for a number of years, the Governments of the Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community meeting within the Council have granted non-member countries covered by the generalized preferences scheme tariff advantages in respect of imports into the Community of certain ECSC iron and steel products in the form of total tariff suspensions without quantitative limits for certain types of product or total tariff suspensions within the limits of quotas either fixed or to be calculated for other types of product;Whereas the Commission is involved in the negotiation of such concessions and in the decisions of the representatives of the Governments implementing them; whereas the decisions in question are taken with the Commission's full agreement;Whereas such concessions are covered by Article 3 of High Authority recommendation No 1-64, under which the Commission, after consulting the Member States, can for reasons of commercial policy derogate from the tariff obligations laid down by the recommendation;Whereas the most recent decision of the Member States establishing tariff concessions was adopted, with the Commission's agreement, on 16 December 1986 (3) and meets the requirements laid down in Article 3 of the recommendation for the granting of a derogation; that as a consequence it is appropriate to grant the derogation for the concessions in question;Whereas the Member States have been consulted on the draft of this Decision,. The Member States are hereby authorized to derogate from obligations arising under Article 1 of High Authority recommendation No 1-64 to the extent necessary to apply, on imports from non-member countries of iron and steel products covered by the ECSC Treaty, the duty suspensions resulting from the Decision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community of 16 December 1986. This Decision is applicable with effect from 1 January 1987. It shall remain in force until 31 December 1987. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 July 1987.For the CommissionWilly DE CLERCQMember of the Commission(1) OJ No 8, 22. 1. 1964, p. 99/64.(2) OJ No L 285, 7. 10. 1981, p. 33.(3) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1986, p. 162. +",iron and steel industry;electrical steelworks;foundry;iron and steel undertaking;iron and steel works;steel industry;steel mill;steelworks;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences,21 +1175,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3600/90 of 13 December 1990 remedying the prejudice caused by the halting of fishing for cod by vessels flying the flag of a Member State in 1989. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2241/87 of 23 July 1987 establishing certain control measures for fishing activities (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3483/88 (2), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 11 (4) thereof,Whereas fishing for cod in the waters of ICES divisions I and II (Norwegian waters north of 62° N) in 1989 by vessels flying the flag of a Member State or registered in a Member State was stopped by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3860/89 (3) ; whereas at the time that fishing for that species was stopped certain Member States had not exhausted their quotas ; whereas the prejudice suffered by these Member States was not wholly made good by a quota exchange or by any other measure;Whereas, in accordance with Commission Regulation (EEC) No 493/87 of 18 February 1987 establishing detailed rules for remedying the prejudice caused on the halting of certain fisheries (4), it is necessary to determine, on the basis of the figures and other information available to the Commission: (a) which Member States suffered prejudice which has not been wholly removed by a quota exchange or by any other action as a result of the halting of these fisheries and the amount of the prejudice;(b) which Member States overfished their quotas and the amount of the overfishing;(c) the deductions to be made from the quotas of the overfishing Member States;(d) the additions to be made to the quotas of the prejudiced Member States;and(e) the date or dates on which the deductions and additions are to take effect;Whereas the Management Committee for Fishery Resources has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. The Annex sets out: (a) the Member States which suffered prejudice as a result of the halting of the fishing for cod in the waters of ICES divisions I and II (Norwegian waters north of 62° N) in 1989 and the amount of the prejudice suffered;(b) the Member States which overfished their quota of cod in the waters of ICES divisions I and II (Norwegian waters north of 62° N) in 1989 and the amount of the overfishing;(c) the additions to be made to the quotas of the Member States referred to at (a), the deductions to be made from the quotas of the Member States referred to at (b) and the dates on which these additions and deductions take effect. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 December 1990.For the CommissionManuel MARÍNVice-President(1) OJ No L 207, 29.7.1987, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 306, 11.11.1988, p. 2. (3) OJ No L 374, 22.12.1989, p. 41. (4) OJ No L 50, 19.2.1987, p. 13.ANNEX>PIC FILE= ""T0048092""> +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +13529,"Council Regulation (EC) No 3316/94 of 22 December 1994 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 355/94 by introducing a temporary derogation applicable to Austria with regard to reliefs from customs duties. ,Having regard to the 1994 Treaty of Accession and in particular Article 2 (3) thereof, and the 1994 Act of Accession and in particular Article 151 (2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, on 5 September 1994, the Republic of Austria requested a derogation based on that applicable from 1 April 1994 to the Federal Republic of Germany pursuant to the second paragraph of Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 355/94 of 14 February 1994 amending Regulation (EEC) No 918/83 setting up a Community system of reliefs from customs duties (1) and increasing the level of allowances for travellers coming from third countries;Whereas that request is aimed in particular at maintaining until 1 January 1998 the limit currently applicable in the Republic of Austria to imports of goods by travellers entering its territory by a land frontier linking it to countries other than Member States and members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA);Whereas account should be taken of the economic difficulties likely to be caused in the Republic of Austria by the amount of the allowances in the case of the travellers concerned;Whereas, however, it is necessary to prevent distortions of competition resulting from the application of different limits when the external frontiers linking the Community to countries other then EFTA members are crossed; whereas it is important that the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Austria should apply the same limit to imports of goods into their respective territories by travellers coming from the said countries,. The second paragraph of Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 355/94 shall be replaced by the following:'However, with regard to the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Austria, this Regulation shall apply from 1 January 1998 for goods imported by travellers entering German or Austrian territory by a land frontier linking Germany or Austria to countries other than Member States and the EFTA members or, where applicable, by means of coastal navigation coming from the said countries.However, those Member States shall apply an allowance of not less than ECU 75 to imports by the travellers referred to in the preceding paragraph from the entry into force of the 1994 Treaty of Accession.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the same date as the 1994 Treaty of Accession.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 1994.For the CouncilThe PresidentH. SEEHOFER(1) OJ No L 46, 18. 2. 1994, p. 5. +",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;Austria;Republic of Austria;customs union;transport user,21 +10332,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1489/92 of 9 June 1992 fixing for the 1992 marketing year the maximum levels of aid withdrawal prices for tomatoes grown under glass. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1156/92 (2), and in particular the last subparagraph of Article 18 (1) thereof,Whereas the market in tomatoes grown under glass has different characteristics from those of the market in open-grown tomatoes; whereas tomatoes grown undser glass are mainly 'Extra' class and class I products, the prices for which are considerably higher than those for open-grown products;Whereas, in order to provide more effective support for the market in tomatoes grown under glass, producers' organizations or associations of such organizations should be allowed to fix their withdrawal price at a level higher than the Community withdrawal price; whereas, in accordance with the last subparagraph of Article 18 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72, it appears that the maximum level of the withdrawal price for these products in the Community of Ten can justifiably be fixed by applying, to the prices fixed for the 1991 marketing year, a variation of the same order as that applied by the Council when fixing the basic prices and buying-in prices and buying-in prices for tomatoes for the 1992 marketing year;Whereas a maximum withdrawal price must be fixed for Spain and Portugal for tomatoes grown under glass for the 1992 marketing year; whereas this maximum price can justifiable be fixed at 73,3 % and 86,6 % respectively, of the maximum price applicable in the Community of Ten to produce a difference equal to that existing between the basic and buying-in prices applicable in the Community of Ten and those applicable in Spain and Portugal for the 1992 marketing year;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. For the 1992 marketing year, producers' organizations or associations of such organizations may fix withdrawal prices, not exceeding the following maxima, in ecus per 100 kilograms net, for tomatoes grown under glass:Com- munity of Ten Spain Portugal June (11 to 20):(21 to 30): 30,2127,79 22,1420,37 26,1624,07 July ( 1 to 10):( 11 to 20):( 21 to 31): 26,0224,3722,59 19,0717,8616,56 22,5321,1019,56 August: 22,59 16,56 19,56 September: 22,59 16,56 19,56 October: 22,59 16,56 19,56 November: 22,59 16,56 19,56 The producers' organizations shall supply the following information to the national authorities, who shall communicate it to the Commission:- the period during which withdrawal prices are available,- the levels of withdrawal prices proposed and of those applied. This Regulation shall enter into force on 11 June 1992. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 June 1992. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 122, 7. 5. 1992, p. 3. +",producer group;producers' organisation;fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;withdrawal price;glasshouse cultivation;crops under glass;glasshouse crops;greenhouse crops,21 +14650,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2941/95 of 20 December 1995 amending Regulation (EC) No 2763/94 opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 715/90 of 5 March 1990 on the arrangements applicable to agricultural products and certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the ACP States or in the overseas countries and territories (OCT) (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2484/94 (2), and in particular Article 27 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2763/94 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 895/95 (4), the Commission opened Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products for 1995 at reduced or 0 % rate, among others, for tomatoes in a fresh or refrigerated state, falling under CN code ex 0702 00 10; whereas, following the result of the GATT negotiations, in as much as the CN and Taric codes as well as the rate foreseen for the modifications in question will be applicable from 1 January 1996, it is appropriate to amend this Regulation;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. The Table and Annex shown in Regulation (EC) No 2763/94 are hereby amended as follows:>TABLE> This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 1995.For the CommissionMario MONTIMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 84, 30. 3. 1990, p. 85.(2) OJ No L 265, 15. 10. 1994, p. 3.(3) OJ No L 294, 15. 11. 1994, p. 6.(4) OJ No L 92, 25. 4. 1995, p. 10. +",fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;ACP countries,21 +20877,"2001/553/EC: Commission Decision of 12 July 2001 amending for the fourth time Decision 95/125/EC on the status of France as regards infectious hematopoietic necrosis and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 1864). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28 January 1991 concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products(1), as last amended by Directive 98/45/EC(2), and in particular Article 5(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Member States may obtain for one or more regions the status of approved zones free of infectious hematopoietic necrosis (IHN) and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS).(2) The list of approved zones in France was established by Commission Decision 95/125/EC(3), as last amended by Decision 2001/100/EC(4).(3) France has submitted to the Commission evidence in support of granting the status of zones approved with regard to IHN and VHS for an additional zone, ""Du bassin versant de la Sélune"", as well as the national provisions ensuring compliance with the rules on maintenance of approval for this zone.(4) Scrutiny of this information has shown that the zone concerned meets the requirements of Article 5 of Directive 91/67/EEC and accordingly allows the status to be granted for this zone.(5) This zone shall be added to the list of approved zones with regard to IHN and VHS.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Annex to Decision 95/125/EC is replaced by the Annex hereto. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 July 2001.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 1.(2) OJ L 189, 3.7.1998, p. 12.(3) OJ L 84, 14.4.1995, p. 8.(4) OJ L 36, 7.2.2001, p. 9.ANNEXI. LIST OF APPROVED ZONES WITH REGARD TO IHN AND VHS IN FRANCE1. ADOUR-GARONNECATCHMENT AREAS- The Charente basin,- The Seudre basin,- The basins of the coastal rivers in the Gironde estuary in the department of Charente-Maritime,- The catchment areas of the Nive and the Nivelles (Pyrenées Atlantiques),- The Forges basin (Landes),- The catchment area of the Dronne (Dordogne), from the source to the Eglisottes dam at Manfourat,- The catchment area of the Beauronne (Dordogne), from the source to the Faye dam,- The catchment area of the Valouse (Dordogne), from the source to the Etang des Roches Noires dam,- The catchment area of the Paillasse (Gironde), from the source to the Grand Forge dam,- The catchment area of the Ciron (Lot et Garonne, Gironde), from the source to the Moulin de Castaing dam,- The catchment area of the Petite Leyre (Landes), from the source to the Pont de l'Espine dam at Argelouse,- The catchment area of the Pave (Landes), from the source to the Pave dam,- The catchment area of the Escource (Landes), from the source to the Moulin de Barbe dam,- The catchment area of the Geloux (Landes), from the source to the D38 dam at Saint Martin d'Oney,- The catchment area of the Estrigon (Landes), from the source to the Campet et Lamolère dam,- The catchment area of the Estampon (Landes), from the source to the Ancienne Minoterie dam at Roquefort,- The catchment area of the Gélise (Landes, Lot and Garonne), from the source to the dam downstream of the confluence of the Gélise and the Osse,- The catchment area of the Magescq (Landes), from the source to the mouth,- The catchment area of the Luys (Pyrénées Atlantiques), from the source to the Moulin d'Oro dam,- The catchment area of the Neez (Pyrénées Atlantiques), from the source to the Jurançon dam,- The catchment area of the Beez (Pyrénées Atlantiques), from the source to the Nay dam,- The catchment area of the Gave de Cauterets (Hautes Pyrénées), from the source to the Calypso dam of the Soulom power station.Coastal areasThe whole of the Atlantic coast between the northern boundary of the department of Vendée and the southern boundary of the department of Charente-Maritime.2. LOIRE-BRETAGNECatchment areas- All catchment areas in the region of Brittany with the exception of the following catchment areas:- Vilaine,- Aven,- Ster-Goz,- the downstream part of the catchment area of the Elorn,- the Sèvre Niortaise basin,- the Lay basin,- the upstream part of the Vienne basin to the Nouâtre dam (department of Indre),- the basins of the Atlantic coastal rivers in the department of Vendée.Coastal areas- The entire coast of Brittany with the exception of the following parts:- Rade de Brest,- Anse de Camaret,- the coastal zone between the ""pointe de Trévignon"" and the mouth of the river Laïta,- the coastal zone between the mouth of the river Tohon up to the border of the department.3. SEINE-NORMADIECatchment areas- The Sélune basin.II. LIST OF APPROVED ZONES WITH REGARD TO VHS IN FRANCE1. LOIRE-BRETAGNECatchment areas- The part of the Loire basin comprising the upstream part of the Huisne catchment area from the source of the water courses to the Ferté-Bernard dams. +",France;French Republic;approval;COC;certificate of compliance;certificate of conformity;quality certificate;quality certification;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;aquaculture;coastal region;coastal zone;littoral zone,21 +2263,"97/752/EC: Commission Decision of 31 October 1997 amending Decision 94/278/EC drawing up a list of third countries from which Member States authorize imports of certain products subject to Council Directive 92/118/EEC as regards Iceland (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/118/EEC of 17 December 1992 laying down animal health and public health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of products not subject to the said requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A (1) to Directive 89/662/EEC and, as regards pathogens, to Directive 90/425/EEC (1), as last amended by Directive 96/90/EC (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas imports of fish meal from Iceland are now governed by the provisions of Annex I to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and whereas all decisions on the subject adopted prior to that Agreement should be repealed;Whereas in this connection Commission Decision 94/278/EC (3) must be amended, in particular by deleting Iceland from the list in Part II (B) of the Annex thereto;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. '(IS) Iceland` is hereby deleted from Part II (B) of the Annex to Decision 94/278/EC. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 October 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.(2) OJ L 13, 16. 1. 1997, p. 24.(3) OJ L 120, 11. 5. 1994, p. 44. +",import;Iceland;Republic of Iceland;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;fish product;caviar;fish croquette;fish egg;fish fillet;fish meal;surimi;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin,21 +15818,"COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 2210/96 of 14 November 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 3076/95 allocating, for 1996, certain catch quotas between Member States for vessels fishing in the Norwegian exclusive economic zone and the fishing zone around Jan Mayen. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 3076/95 (2) had to leave open the allocation of certain catch quotas to which Sweden is entitled under the Agreement on Fisheries between the Kingdom of Sweden and the Kingdom of Norway of 9 December 1976;Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in the aforementioned Agreement on Fisheries, the Community, on behalf of Sweden, continued to hold consultations with Norway concerning the relevant fishing rights for 1996;Whereas these consultations have been concluded and, consequently, it is now necessary to implement the agreed measures,. Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 3076/95 shall be replaced by the Annex contained in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 November 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. BRUTON(1) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ No L 330, 30. 12. 1995, p. 51.ANNEX'ANNEX IIAllocation of Community catch quotas in Norwegian waters for 1996, as referred to in Article 1(Norwegian waters south of 62°00' N)>TABLE> +",Norway;Kingdom of Norway;fishing agreement;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;exclusive economic zone;EEZ;exclusive national zone;two-hundred-mile zone;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,21 +4936,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3518/86 of 19 November 1986 on specific surveillance measures applicable to imports of orange juice. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1838/86 (2), and in particular Article 18 (2) thereof,Whereas the conditions under which orange juice is marketed are affected by competition from third countries offering prices which are substantially lower than those applied in the Community; whereas the constant fall in the prices of imported products has been accompanied by a substantial increase in the quantities imported;Whereas, under those circumstances, the Community market is exposed to serious disturbances which might endanger the objectives set out in Article 39 of the Treaty;Whereas measures should be taken to enable imports of orange juice from third countries to be kept under close surveillance; whereas, with a view to that objective, provision should be made for release for free circulation of the product in question to be made subject to the presentation of a licence and for licence applications to be accompanied by particulars regarding the product to be imported; whereas those particulars should be checked against the contracts between importers and suppliers;Whereas with a view to enabling supplementary measures to be adopted by the Commission if the market situation so requires, provision should be made for a given period to elapse between applications and the actual issue of import licences;Whereas the provisions of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3183/80 of 3 December 1980 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 592/86 (4) should be applied,. All release for free circulation in the Community of orange juice falling within heading 20.07 of the Common Customs Tariff shall be subject to the presentation of an import licence issued by Member States to all applicants, wherever they are established in the Community.Such licences shall be valid throughout the Community. 1. Import licences shall be issued subject to the provision of a security of 2 ECU per 100 kg net. Securities shall be forfeit in full or in part if, during the term of validity of the licence, the products are not, or only in part, released for circulation.2. The provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 3183/80 shall apply subject to the specific provisions of this Regulation.3. Import licences shall be valid for three months from their date of issue. 1. Application for import licences must be accompanied by:- particulars as follows:(i) the concentration of the product according to the Brix scale following the classification inthe Annex hereto;(ii) the price of the product as stipulated in the contract;(iii) the method of preservation;(iv) the form of packaging.Those particulars must be notified by means of a document in duplicate in accordance with the model in the Annex.- the contract concluded between importers and suppliers.2. The competent authorities shall indicate on the contracts the quantities in respect of which import licences are issued.The quantities indicated shall be endorsed by the competent authority's stamp. 1. Licence applications and import licences must indicate the country of origin of the product in Section 14. Import licences shall only be valid for products originating in the country indicated in Section 14.2. Import licences shall be issued on the fifth working day following the day on which applications are lodged unless special measures have been taken in the interim. 1. Member States shall notify the Commission of:- the quantities of orange juice in respect of which applications for import licences have been lodged,- the country of origin,broken down in accordance with the nomenclature of the Common Customs Tariff. Such information shall be notified at the following intervals:- each Wednesday for applications lodged on Mondays and Tuesdays,- each Friday for applications lodged on Wednesdays and Thursdays,- each Monday for applications lodged on the previous Friday.If no applications for import licences have been lodged during one of the periods referred to in the first subparagraph, the Member State in question shall notify the Commission thereof by telex on the days indicated above.2. Each Monday the Member States shall forward to the Commission the originals of the documents provided for in Article 3 (1), first indent. This Regulation shall enter into force on the eighth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 November 1986.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 159, 14. 6. 1986, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 338, 13. 12. 1980, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 58, 1. 3. 1986, p. 4.ANNEXconcerning notification of the particulars provided for in Article 3 (1)Product: ORANGE JUICECountry of origin:Total quantity (tonnes):1.2.3.4.5.6 // // // // // // // Quantity // Common Customs Tariff subheading // Dry matter content (1) // Method of preservation (2) // Form of packaging (3) // Price stipulated in the contract (4) // // // // // //// // // // // // // // // // // // (1) Classification of the quantity to be imported in one or more of the following:- less than 11° Brix- at least 11° Brix but less than 22° Brix- at least 22° Brix but less than 33° Brix- at least 33° Brix but less than 44° Brix- at least 44° Brix but less than 55° Brix- 55° Brix or over.(2) Freezing, sterilization or other method (to be indicated).(3) Size of immediate packing (total quantity to be indicated by type of packing) or quantity in bulk.(4) Depending on purchasing conditions, indicate price cif, fob or other. +",fruit juice;fruit juice concentrate;free circulation;putting into free circulation;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;disclosure of information;information disclosure;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,21 +36785,"Council Implementing Decision of 22 December 2009 authorising the Republic of Austria to continue to apply a measure derogating from Article 168 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2006/112/EC (1), and in particular Article 395(1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) By letter registered with the Secretariat-General of the Commission on 2 June 2009, the Republic of Austria (hereinafter Austria) requested an authorisation to continue to apply a measure derogating from the provisions of Directive 2006/112/EC governing the right of deduction and previously granted by Decision 2004/866/EC (2) under the then applicable Sixth Directive 77/388/EC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes — Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment (3).(2) In accordance with Article 395(2) of Directive 2006/112/EC, the Commission informed the other Member States of the request made by Austria in a letter dated 10 September 2009. By a letter dated 21 September 2009, the Commission notified Austria that it had all the information that it deemed necessary to consider the request.(3) With a view to simplifying the levying of value added tax (VAT), the derogating measure is intended to exclude completely from the right of deduction VAT borne on goods and services when those goods and services are used for more than 90 % for the private purposes of the taxable person or of his employees, or for non-business purposes in general.(4) The measure derogates from Article 168 of Directive 2006/112/EC establishing the general principle of the right of deduction and is intended to simplify the procedure for charging VAT. The amount of tax due at the final consumption is only affected to a negligible extent.(5) The legal and factual situation which justified the current application of the simplification measure in question has not changed, and continues to exist. Austria should therefore be authorised to apply the simplification measure during a further period, but limited in time in order to allow an evaluation of the measure.(6) The derogation will not adversely affect the Union's own resources accruing from VAT,. By way of derogation from Article 168 of Directive 2006/112/EC, Austria is authorised to exclude VAT borne on goods and services from the right to deduct when the goods and services in question are used more than 90 % for the private purposes of a taxable person or of his employees, or, more generally, for non-business purposes. This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2010 until 31 December 2012. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Austria.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 2009.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. CARLGREN(1)  OJ L 347, 11.12.2006, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 371, 18.12.2004, p. 47.(3)  OJ L 145, 13.6.1977, p. 1. +",tax harmonisation;harmonisation of tax systems;tax harmonization;goods and services;tax relief;relief from taxes;tax abatement;tax advantage;tax allowance;tax concession;tax credit;tax deduction;tax reduction;Austria;Republic of Austria;VAT;turnover tax;value added tax;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +1297,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 1384/79 of 25 June 1979 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1108/70 introducing an accounting system for expenditure on infrastructure in respect of transport by rail, road and inland waterway. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 75 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),Whereas, in order to institute under the common transport policy a system of charging for the use of infrastructure, it is necessary to know what expenditure is incurred in respect of infrastructure;Whereas a permanent accounting system offers the most suitable means for knowing what expenditure is incurred in respect of infrastructure;Whereas to this end the Council, by Regulation (EEC) No 1108/70 (3), introduced a permanent accounting system for such expenditure;Whereas account should be taken of experience gained and of the development of the common transport policy ; whereas the forms of accounts, the list of types of infrastructure and the schedule of returns concerning the use of infrastructure provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 1108/70 should be adjusted accordingly,. Regulation (EEC) No 1108/70 is hereby amended as follows: 1. Article 3 shall be replaced by the following:""Article 3Infrastructure expenditure accounts shall be kept for each of the railway networks listed in Annex II (A. 1) and for the total of all the other networks listed in Annex II (A. 2), as well as for all roads and inland waterways open to public traffic, with the following exceptions: (a) roads closed to motor traffic, that is, to vehicles with a cylinder capacity equal to or exceeding 50 cm3;(b) roads used exclusively by agricultural or forestry vehicles or which serve only to provide access for agricultural or forestry operations;(c) inland waterways on which traffic is limited to vessels of less than 250 tonnes deadweight;(d) waterways of a maritime character, as listed in Regulation (EEC) No 281/71 (1).(1)OJ No L 33, 10.2.1971, p. 11."" 2. Article 5 (2) (a) shall be replaced by the following:""2. Separate accounts shall be presented:(a) in respect of railways: (i) for each of the networks listed in Annex II (A. 1);(ii) for the total of all the other networks listed in Annex II (A. 2). However, the returns relating to these networks shall be sent only once every five years, starting with those for the year 1980."" (1)OJ No C 296, 11.12.1978, p. 57. (2)OJ No C 128, 21.5.1979, p. 35. (3)OJ No L 130, 15.6.1970, p. 4.3. The second indent of the first subparagraph of Article 6 shall be replaced by the following:""- capital repayments and, separately, interest on loans contracted earlier.""4. Article 7 shall be replaced by the following:""Article 7Member States shall send to the Commission, at the same time as they send the accounts referred to in Article 5 and in respect of the same period, returns relating to the use of infrastructures in accordance with Tables A, B (1.1) and C of Annex III.The returns covered by Tables B (1.2) and B (2) of that Annex shall be sent only once every five years. In the case of Table B (1.2) returns shall be sent for the first time for the year 1980 and, in the case of Table B (2), returns shall be suspended until work on the system of charging for the use of infrastructure make them necessary.""5. Annexes I, II and III are amended in accordance with the Annex. Member States shall, in good time and after consulting the Commission, adopt such laws, regulations or administrative provisions as may be necessary for the implementation of this Regulation.Where a Member State so requests, or where the Commission considers it appropriate, the Commission shall consult with the Member States concerned upon the proposed terms of the measures referred to in the preceding paragraph.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 25 June 1979.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. LE THEULEANNEX1. In B (2) of Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 1108/70, subdivisions 20 and 21 shall be deleted.2. Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 1108/70 is hereby amended as follows:""ANNEX IISCHEDULE OF THE RAIL NETWORKS, CATEGORIES OF ROAD AND INLAND WATERWAYS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLES 3 AND 5 (2) A.1. RAIL - Main networksKingdom of Belgium- Société nationale des chemins de fer belges (SNCB)/Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen (NMBS)Kingdom of Denmark- Danske Statsbaner (DSB)Federal Republic of Germany- Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB)French Republic- Société nationale des chemins de fer français (SNCF)Ireland- Coras Iompair Eireann (CIE)Italien Republic- Azienda autonoma delle ferrovie dello Stato (FS)Grand Duchy of Luxembourg- Société nationale des chemins de fer luxembourgeois (CFL)Kingdom of the Netherlands- N.V. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - British Railways Board (BRB)- Northern Ireland Railways Company Ltd (NIR)A.2. RAIL - Networks open to public traffic and connected to the main network (excluding urban networks)Federal Republic of GermanyAlbtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbHAlsternordbahn GmbHEisenbahn-Gesellschaft Altona-Kaltenkirchen-NeumünsterAugsburger Lokalbahn GmbHBayerische LandeshafenverwaltungBentheimer Eisenbahn AGBirkenfelder Eisenbahn GmbHDelmenhorst-Harpstedter Eisenbahn GmbHDB, Bundesbahndirektion Frankfurt, Ne-GeschäftsführungDeutsche Eisenbahn-GmbHDortmunder EisenbahnElmshorn-Barmstedt-Oldesloer Eisenbahn AGVerkehrsbetriebe Extertal - Extertalbahn GmbHFilderbahn der Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AGHafen- und Verkehrsbetriebe der Stadt KielHäfen der Stadt KölnHafen- und Bahnbetriebe der Stadt KrefeldHersfelder KreisbahnHohenzollerische Landesbahn AGVerkehrsbetriebe Grafschaft Hoya GmbHHümmlinger KreisbahnIlmebahn-Gesellschaft AGKöln-Bonner Eisenbahnen AGKölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG (Köln-Frechen-Benzelrather Eisenbahn)Eisenbahn Köln-Mülheim-Leverkusen der Farbenfabriken Bayer AGKrefelder Eisenbahn-Gesellschaft AGKreiswerke Gelnhausen GmbH - VerkehrsbetriebeMeppen-Haselünner EisenbahnMerzig-Büschfelder Eisenbahn GmbHMindener KreisbahnenBahnen der Stadt Monheim GmbHNeukölln-Mittenwalder Eisenbahn-GesellschaftNeusser EisenbahnNiederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe Akticngesellschaft NIAGNordfriesische Verkehrsbetriebe AGKreisbahn Osterode am Harz - KreiensenOsthannoversche Eisenbahnen AGOsthavelländische EisenbahnVerkehrsbetriebe Peine-Salzgitter GmbHRegentalbahn AGRhein-Sieg-VerkehrsgesellschaftVerkehrsbetriebe des Kreises Schleswig-FlensburgSiegener Kreisbahn GmbHSüdwestdeutsche Eisenbahnen AGTegernsee-Bahn AGTrossinger EisenbahnUetersener Eisenbahn-AGVerden-Walsroder Eisenbahn GmbHVorwohle-Emmerthaler Verkehrsbetriebe GmbHBahngesellschaft Waldhof - Nebenbahn Waldhof/SandhofenWanne-Bochum-Herner EisenbahnWerne-Bockum-Höveler EisenbahnWestfälische Verkehrsgesellschaft mbHWesterwaldbahnWuppertaler Stadtwerke AGWürttembergische Eisenbahn-GmbHWürttembergische Nebenbahnen GmbHIndustriebahn der Stadt ZülpichHafenbahn AschaffenburgBrohltal-Eisenbahn GmbHKleinbahnverwaltung Gemeinde EdewechtHohenlimburger KleinbahnOberrheinische Eisenbahn Gesellschaft AGWittlager Kreisbahn GmbHItalien RepublicTorino - CeresFerrovie Nord MilanoTrento - MalèSocietà Veneta AutoferrovieSocietà Veneta per imprese e costruzioni pubblicheFerrovia Suzzara - FerraraGestione Governativa Ferrovie PadaneAzienda Trasporti Consorziali di ModenaAzienda Trasporti Consorziali - BolognaAcotralFerrovie Adriatico AppenninoGestione Governativa Ferrovia Cancello - BeneventoFerrotranviaria (SpA)Ferrovie del Sud-EstFerrovie del GarganoGestione Governativa Ferrovia Circumetnea Azienda Consorziale Trasporti - Reggio EmiliaLa Ferroviaria italianaSocietà Mediterranea strade ferrate umbro-aretineSocietà nazionale di ferrovie e tranvie.""3. Annex III to Regulation (EEC) No 1108/70 is hereby amended as follows: 3.1. Table B (1) in Annex III is replaced by Tables B (1.1) and B (1.2) below:""TABLE B - ROAD 1.1. Vehicle / kilometres run annually on roads outside built-up areasMember State:Category of road: >PIC FILE= ""T0015934"">1.2. Vehicle / kilometres run annually on roads outside built-up areasMember State:Category of road: >PIC FILE= ""T0015935"">3.2. Items (e) and (f) of Table C in Annex III shall be replaced by the following: >PIC FILE= ""T0015936""> +",transport infrastructure;common transport policy;CTP;EU transport policy;European transport policy;transport policy of the EU;transport policy of the European Union;rail transport;rail connection;rail traffic;railway;transport by railway;inland waterway transport;inland waterway connection;inland waterway traffic;river traffic;river transport;road transport;road haulage;transport by road;accounting,21 +28615,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1355/2004 of 26 July 2004 determining to what extent import right applications submitted during the month of July 2004 for live bovine animals weighing between 80 and 300 kg as part of a tariff quota provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1204/2004 may be accepted. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1204/2004 of 29 June 2004 opening and providing for the administration of a tariff quota for live bovine animals weighing between 80 and 300 kg and originating in Bulgaria or Romania (1 July to 30 June 2005) (2), and in particular Article 4(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 3(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1204/2004 lays down the number of head of live bovine animals weighing between 80 and 300 kg falling within CN code 0102 90 05 and originating in Bulgaria or Romania which may be imported under special conditions in the period 1 July to 31 December 2004.(2) The quantities for which import certificates applications for the month of July 2004 have been submitted exceed the quantities available. Pursuant to Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1204/2004, a single percentage reduction in the quantities applied for should be fixed,. All applications for import certificates lodged pursuant to Article 3(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1204/2004 shall be met to the extent of 3,1833 % of the quantity applied for. This Regulation shall enter into force on 27 July 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 2004.For the CommissionJ. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZAgriculture Director-General(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 230, 30.6.2004, p. 32. +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;live animal;animal on the hoof;Romania;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria,21 +13966,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 267/95 of 9 February 1995 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1756/93 fixing the operative events for the agricultural conversion rate applicable to milk and milk products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 of 28 December 1992 on the unit of account and the conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the common agricultural policy (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 150/95 (2), and in particular Article 6 (2) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1756/93 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 180/94 (4), seeks to fix precisely the agricultural conversion rate to be applied in respect of all amounts fixed in ecus in the milk and milk products sector; whereas that Regulation does not fix the operative event for the agricultural conversion rate to be applied for the amount referred to in Article 8 (5) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 429/90 of 20 February 1990 on the granting by invitation to tender of an aid for concentrated butter intended for direct consumption in the Community (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3337/94 (6); whereas, consequently, it should be supplemented;Whereas the operative events for the amount of the aid and for the penalty in the event of failure to meet the deadline laid down referred to in Article 16 (3) (c) and in the third subparagraph of Article 22 (4) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 570/88 of 16 February 1988 on the sale of butter at reduced prices and the granting of aid for butter and concentrated butter for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice-cream and other foodstuffs (7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3337/94, and for the amount of aid referred to in Article 8 (2) (a) of Regulation (EEC) No 429/90 as defined in points 4 and 5 of Part B.III of the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 1756/93, could encourage failure to meet the deadlines laid down for speculative reasons; whereas, as a result, they should be supplemented to prevent such risk;Whereas the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. Points 4 and 5 of Part B.III of the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 1756/93 are hereby replaced by the following:>TABLE> This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 February 1995.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 387, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 22, 31. 1. 1995, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 161, 2. 7. 1993, p. 48.(4) OJ No L 24, 29. 1. 1994, p. 38.(5) OJ No L 45, 21. 2. 1990, p. 8.(6) OJ No L 350, 31. 12. 1994, p. 66.(7) OJ No L 55, 1. 3. 1988, p. 31. +",award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;farm prices;Community farm price;EC farm price;price for the marketing year;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;intervention stock;representative rate;agricultural conversion rate;agricultural unit of account;green exchange rate;green rate;green unit of account;butter,21 +31753,"2006/933/EC: Commission Decision of 14 December 2006 on the continuation in the year 2007 of Community comparative trials and tests on propagating and planting material of Prunus domestica L. and of Malus Mill. under Council Directive 92/34/EEC started in 2003 and 2004. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/34/EEC of 28 April 1992 on the marketing of fruit plant propagating material and fruit plants, intended for fruit production (1),Having regard to Commission Decision 2002/745/EC of 5 September 2002 setting out the arrangements for Community comparative trials and tests on propagating and planting material of fruit plants under Council Directive 92/34/EEC (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Having regard to Commission Decision 2003/894/EC of 11 December 2003 setting out the arrangements for Community comparative trials and tests on propagating and planting material of Prunus persica (L.) Batsch, Malus Mill. and Rubus idaeus L. pursuant to Council Directive 92/34/EEC (3), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas:(1) Decision 2002/745/EC sets out the arrangements for the comparative trials and tests to be carried out under Directive 92/34/EEC as regards Prunus domestica L. from 2003 to 2007.(2) Tests and trials carried out in 2003 to 2006 should be continued in 2007.(3) Decision 2003/894/EC sets out the arrangements for the comparative trials and tests to be carried out under Directive 92/34/EEC as regards Malus Mill. from 2004 to 2008.(4) Tests and trials carried out in 2004 to 2006 should be continued in 2007,. Community comparative trials and tests which began in 2003 on propagating and planting material of Prunus domestica L. shall be continued in 2007 in accordance with Decision 2002/745/EC.Community comparative trials and tests which began in 2004 on propagating and planting material of Malus Mill. shall be continued in 2007 in accordance with Decision 2003/894/EC.. Done at Brussels, 14 December 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 157, 10.6.1992, p. 10. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2005/54/EC (OJ L 22, 26.1.2005, p. 16).(2)  OJ L 240, 7.9.2002, p. 65.(3)  OJ L 333, 20.12.2003, p. 88. +",plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;seedling;cutting (plant);fruit-growing;fruit production;fruit tree;plant propagation;grafting;plant reproduction;comparative analysis;comparative assessment;comparative research;comparison;testing;experiment;industrial testing;pilot experiment;test,21 +36011,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 861/2008 of 2 September 2008 repealing Regulation (EC) No 634/2008 laying down the reduced agricultural components and the additional duties applicable to imports into the Community of certain goods containing milk products covered by Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 from Switzerland. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) By the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation (2) of 26 October 2004, Protocol 2 to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation of 22 July 1972 was replaced by a new Protocol 2 concerning certain processed agricultural products. In implementation of this Protocol, the EC–Switzerland Joint Committee, by its Decision No 1/2008 (3), amended the domestic reference prices from 1 February 2008 resulting in the imposition of duties on imports into the Community of certain goods containing milk products covered by Regulation (EC) No 3448/93.(2) Consequently the reduced agricultural components and the additional duties applicable to imports into the Community of certain goods containing milk products were laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 634/2008 (4).(3) In implementation of Protocol 2 the EC–Switzerland Joint Committee, by its Decision No 2/2008 (5), amended the domestic reference prices from 1 August 2008, with the result that the price compensation measures referred to in Article 3(3) of the Protocol are fixed at zero. Consequently, from that date, import duties will no longer be payable on imports into the Community of certain goods containing milk products covered by Regulation (EC) No 3448/1993 from Switzerland.(4) Regulation (EC) No 634/2008 should accordingly be repealed.(5) Since the reference prices as amended in accordance with Protocol 2 are applicable from 1 August 2008, the measure provided for in this Regulation should apply from the same date,. Regulation (EC) No 634/2008 is repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 August 2008.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 September 2008.For the CommissionGünter VERHEUGENVice-President(1)  OJ L 318, 20.12.1993, p. 18.(2)  OJ L 23, 26.1.2005, p. 19.(3)  OJ L 69, 13.3.2008, p. 34.(4)  OJ L 176, 4.7.2008, p. 3.(5)  Not yet published in the OJ. +",import;agricultural product;farm product;milk product;dairy produce;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products,21 +3430,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 916/2003 of 26 May 2003 fixing the refunds applicable to cereal and rice sector products supplied as Community and national food aid. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000(2), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 13(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice(3), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002(4), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 2 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2681/74 of 21 October 1974 on Community financing of expenditure incurred in respect of the supply of agricultural products as food aid(5) lays down that the portion of the expenditure corresponding to the export refunds on the products in question fixed under Community rules is to be charged to the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section.(2) In order to make it easier to draw up and manage the budget for Community food aid actions and to enable the Member States to know the extent of Community participation in the financing of national food aid actions, the level of the refunds granted for these actions should be determined.(3) The general and implementing rules provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 and in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 on export refunds are applicable mutatis mutandis to the abovementioned operations.(4) The specific criteria to be used for calculating the export refund on rice are set out in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. For Community and national food aid operations under international agreements or other supplementary programmes, and other Community free supply measures, the refunds applicable to cereals and rice sector products shall be as set out in the Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 June 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 May 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 1.(3) OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18.(4) OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27.(5) OJ L 288, 25.10.1974, p. 1.ANNEXto the Commission Regulation of 26 May 2003 fixing the refunds applicable to cereal and rice sector products supplied as Community and national food aid>TABLE>NB:The product codes are defined in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), amended. +",export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;rice;cereals;food aid;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid;export;export sale,21 +24108,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1322/2002 of 22 July 2002 amending Regulation (EC) No 1162/95 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000(2), and in particular Article 13(11) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice(3), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002(4), and in particular Article 9(2) and Article 13(15) thereof,Whereas:(1) A trade agreement between the European Commission and Hungary establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and the total liberalisation of trade in other agricultural products has recently been concluded. In the cereals sector, one of the concessions provided for is the abolition of export refunds. The abolition of export refunds covers all the products referred to in Article 1(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, except certain processed products already covered by concessions under other trade agreements.(2) The Hungarian authorities have undertaken to ensure that only consignments of Community products covered by the trade agreement on which no refund has been granted are allowed for import into that country. To that end, Article 7a of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1162/95(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1006/2002(6), governing exports to Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania should be made to apply also to exports to Hungary.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1162/95 is replaced by the following:""ANNEX IV:Products affected by the abolition of export refunds - Article 7a of Regulation (EC) No 1162/95>TABLE>"" This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 July 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 1.(3) OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18.(4) OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27.(5) OJ L 117, 24.5.1995, p. 2.(6) OJ L 153, 13.6.2002, p. 5. +",export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;rice;cereals,21 +44570,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1324/2014 of 9 December 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for cod in Kattegat by vessels flying the flag of Sweden. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 (2), lays down quotas for 2014.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2014 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 December 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 of 20 January 2014 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, to Union vessels, in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 24, 28.1.2014, p. 1).ANNEXNo 79/TQ43Member State SwedenStock COD/03AS.Species Cod (Gadus Morhua)Zone KattegatClosing date 8.12.2014 +",Baltic Sea;North Sea;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;fishing area;fishing limits;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +37435,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 864/2009 of 21 September 2009 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of September 2009 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 of 14 May 2007 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas in the poultrymeat sector (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products.(2) The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of September 2009 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2009 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged under Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2009 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 22 September 2009.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 September 2009.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 125, 15.5.2007, p. 9.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.10.2009-31.12.2009P1 09.4067 1,443361P2 09.4068 3,86127P3 09.4069 0,754159P4 09.4070 8,163486 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;poultrymeat,21 +14224,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1462/95 of 27 June 1995 opening and providing for the administration of an import tariff quota for young male bovine animals for fattening (1 July 1995 to 30 June 1996). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 424/95 (2), and in particular Article 12 (1) and (4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 of 22 December 1994 on the adjustments and transitional arrangements required in the agriculture sector in order to implement the agreements concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations (3), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas under the WTO Agreement the Community has undertaken to open an annual import tariff quota of 169 000 head of young male bovine animals for fattening; whereas the rules of application for the quota year 1995/96 starting 1 July 1995 must be established;Whereas in accordance with Article 12 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 the administration of the quota should take into account the traditional pattern of trade in the animals concerned;Whereas the supply requirements of certain regions of the Community which have a serious shortfall in bovine animals for fattening should be taken into account; whereas, as those requirements are apparent particularly in Italy and Greece, priority should be given to satisfying the demand in those two Member States;Whereas, in order to ensure a smooth transition from arrangements based on the so-called balance sheet to arrangements related to the present tariff quota, appropriate provisions should be laid down, in particular through a continuation of the method of allocation between traditional importers and operators proving active trading in live animals with third countries;Whereas in the framework of the implementation of the WTO Agreement the detailed rules for the application of the system of import licences in the beef sector, presently provided for by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1084/94 (5), should be modified before 1 July 1995; whereas, in order to prevent practical problems of application linked to the present tariff quota, Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 should not apply; whereas special detailed rules on import licences for that quota should be adopted instead; whereas those special detailed rules should take priority over the provisions of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 (6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1199/95 (7);Whereas, pursuant to Article 9 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68, imports into the Community of live animals under the present tariff quota are subject to presentation of an import licence; whereas the application of this tariff quota requires strict surveillance of imports and effective checks as to their use and destination; whereas therefore importation must take place in the Member State which issued the import licence;Whereas a security shall be lodged in order to guarantee that the animals are fattened for at least 120 days in designated production units; whereas the amount of the security should be fixed taking into account the difference between the customs duties applicable inside and outside the quota;Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 990/93 (8) prohibits trade between the European Community and the Republics of Serbia and Montenegro; whereas these Republics are therefore excluded from the arrangements provided for in this Regulation;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 612/77 (9), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1121/87 (10), should be repealed;Whereas the Management Committee for Beef and Veal has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. 1. A tariff quota of 169 000 head of live male bovine animals falling within CN codes 0102 90 05, 0102 90 29 or 0102 90 49 and intended for fattening in the Community is hereby opened for the period 1 July 1995 to 30 June 1996.2. The import duty to apply for the quota referred to in paragraph 1 shall be ECU 582 per tonne plus 16 % ad valorem. The application of this rate of duty shall be subject to fattening of the imported animal in the Member State of importation for a period of at least 120 days.The conversion rate for the duty expressed in ecus shall be the rate applicable under the Common Customs Tariff on the day of importation.3. For the purpose of this Regulation the day of importation is the day of acceptance of the declaration of release for free circulation. 1. The quantities referred to in Article 1 (1) shall be allocated for importation into the following Member States:(a) Italy: 143 650 head;(b) Greece: 21 970 head;(c) Other Member States: 3 380 head.2. Within each of the quantities referred to in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1 import rights relating to:- 80 % of the quantity shall be allocated directly to importers who provide proof of having imported animals under the regulations referred to in the Annex during the last three calendar years. The number of head shall be allocated in proportion to the number of head imported in the three years concerned,- 20 % of the quantities shall be allocated directly to operators proving that in 1994, they exported to and/or imported from countries which for them were third countries on 31 December 1994 at least 50 live animals falling within CN code 0102 90, excluding imports under the Regulations referred to in point (b) of the Annex.Applications for import rights shall be presented:- in Italy for the quantities referred to in point (a) of paragraph 1,- in Greece for the quantities referred to in point (b) of paragraph 1.3. The quantities referred to in point (c) of paragraph 1 shall be allocated to operators providing proof that, in 1994, they exported to and/or imported from countries which for them were third countries on 31 December 1994 at least 50 live animals falling within CN code 0102 90.Applications for import rights shall be presented in the Member State, other than Italy and Greece, where the applicant is entered on the value added tax register.4. The quantities referred to in the second indent of the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 and in paragraph 3 shall be allocated to each eligible operator in proportion to the quantities applied for.5. Proof of import and/or export shall be provided solely by means of customs documents of release for free circulation or export documents. However, with the Commission's authorization, Austria, Sweden and Finland may, if appropriate, accept alternative forms of proof.Member States may accept duly certified copies of those documents if the applicant can prove to the satisfaction of the competent authority that it is impossible for him to obtain the original documents. 1. Operators who were no longer engaged in trade in live bovine animals on 1 January 1995 shall not qualify under the arrangements provided for in this Regulation.2. Companies arising from mergers where each constituent part has rights pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 2 (2) shall enjoy the same rights as the companies from which they are formed. 1. An application for import rights is valid only if it is lodged by an operator who is entered on a national value added tax register.2. Each application for import rights shall not exceed the available number of head.Where under any one category referred to in Article 2 (2) and (3) an applicant submits more than one application all such applications shall be inadmissible.3. For the purpose of Article 2 (2) and (3) each application shall reach the competent authority by 30 June 1995, accompanied by the necessary proofs.4. As regards applications under Article 2 (3), after verification of the documents presented, Member States shall forward to the Commission by 14 July 1995 a list of applicants and quantities applied for.The Commission shall decide as soon as possible to what extent applications may be accepted. Where the quantities applied for exceed the quantities available, the Commission shall reduce the quantities applied for by a fixed percentage. 1. Any import of animals for which import rights have been allocated shall be subject to presentation of an import licence.2. Licence applications may be lodged solely:- in the Member State where the application for import rights was lodged,- by the operators to whom import rights have been allocated in accordance with Articles 2 and 4.3. The licence security referred to in Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 shall be ECU 3 per head.The conversion rate for the security shall be the rate applicable under the Common Customs Tariff at the time of application for the licence.4. Licences shall be issued from 1 July until 31 December 1995 for a maximum of 50 % of the allocated import rights. Import licences for the remaining quantities shall be issued from 2 January 1996.5. The licence application and the licence itself shall contain:(a) in Section 8, the country of origin,(b) in Section 16, the following CN codes: 0102 90 05, 0102 90 29, 0102 90 49,(c) in Section 20, the following indication:'Live male bovine animals under 300 kg per head (Regulation (EC) No 1462/95)/licence valid in (issuing Member State)`.6. The import licence shall not give the right to import animals originating in the Republics of Serbia and Montenegro. 1. Importation of the animals concerned shall take place in the Member States issuing the import licence.2. At the time of importation the importer shall produce a written undertaking to inform the competent authority within one month of the farm or farms where the young animals are fattened.3. At the time of importation a security of ECU 785 per tonne shall be lodged with the competent authority guaranteeing that the animals imported will be fattened in the importing Member State for a period of at least 120 days from the day of importation.The conversion rate for the security shall be the rate applicable under the Common Customs Tariff at the time of importation.4. Except in cases of force majeure, the security shall not be released unless proof is furnished to the competent authority of the importing Member State that the young bovine animals:(a) have been fattened in the farm or farms indicated pursuant to paragraph 2;(b) have not been slaughtered before the expiry of a period of 120 days from the day of importation; or (c) have been slaughtered before the expiry of this period for health reasons or have died as a result of sickness or accident.The security shall be released immediately after such proof has been furnished.However, where the time-limit referred to in paragraph 2 has not been observed, the amount of the guarantee to be released shall be reduced by - 15 % and by - 2 % of the remaining amount for each day by which it has been exceeded.The amounts not released shall be forfeited and retained as a customs duty.5. If the proof referred to in paragraph 4 is not furnished within 180 days from the day of importation the security shall be forfeited and retained as a customs duty.However, if such proof has not been furnished within the 180 days but is produced within the 18 months following the said period of 180 days, the amount forfeited, less 15 % of the security amount, shall be repaid.6. Article 8 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 shall apply. However, the full Common Customs Tariff duty shall be collected in respect of quantities imported in excess of those stated in the import licence. Three weeks at the latest after importation of the animals concerned, the importer shall inform the competent authority which issued the import licence, of the number and origin of the animals imported. This authority shall forward that information to the Commission at the beginning of each month. Import licences issued pursuant to this Regulation shall be valid for 90 days from their day of issue. However, no licences shall be valid after 30 June 1996. 1. Each animal imported under this Regulation shall be identified by the placing of:- an indelible tattoo, or - an official or officially approved earmark on at least one of its ears.2. The tattoo or mark shall be so designed as to enable, by means of a record made by the competent authority when the animal is put into free circulation, the date when it was put into free circulation and the identity of the importer to be established. 0The provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 shall apply, subject to the provisions of this Regulation. The provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 shall not be applicable. 1Regulation (EEC) No 612/77 is repealed. It shall however, remain applicable for imports under Commission Regulations (EC) No 3171/94 (1) and (EC) No 692/95 (2). 2This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 June 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the CommissionANNEXRegulations referred to in Article 2 (2) and (3)Commission Regulations:(a) - (EEC) No 365/92 (OJ No L 39, 15. 2. 1992, p. 25) - (EEC) No 745/92 (OJ No L 82, 27. 3. 1992, p. 28) - (EEC) No 1635/92 (OJ No L 171, 26. 6. 1992, p. 14) - (EEC) No 2753/92 (OJ No L 279, 23. 9. 1992, p. 19) - (EEC) No 3806/92 (OJ No L 384, 30. 12. 1992, p. 30) - (EEC) No 733/93 (OJ No L 75, 30. 3. 1993, p. 11) - (EEC) No 1622/93 (OJ No L 155, 26. 6. 1993, p. 44) (b) - (EEC) No 2657/93 (OJ No L 244, 30. 9. 1993, p. 5) - (EC) No 336/94 (OJ No L 43, 16. 2. 1994, p. 7) - (EC) No 656/94 (OJ No L 82, 25. 3. 1994, p. 17) - (EC) No 1373/94 (OJ No L 151, 17. 6. 1994, p. 8) - (EC) No 2321/94 (OJ No L 253, 29. 9. 1994, p. 5) +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;live animal;animal on the hoof;customs duties;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;fattening;cramming,21 +28129,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 637/2004 of 5 April 2004 supplementing the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2400/96 on the entry of certain names in the Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Agneau de Pauillac and Agneau du Poitou-Charentes). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 of 14 July 1992 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs(1), and in particular Article 6(3) and (4) thereof,Whereas:(1) According to Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92, France has sent the Commission an application for the registration of the names ""Agneau de Pauillac"" and ""Agneau du Poitou-Charentes"" as protected geographical indications.(2) In accordance with Article 6(1) of that regulation, the applications have been found to meet all the requirements laid down therein and in particular to contain all the information required in accordance with Article 4 thereof.(3) No statement of objection, within the meaning of Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92, has been sent to the Commission following the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union(2) of the names listed in the Annex to this Regulation.(4) The names consequently qualify for inclusion in the Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications and to be protected at Community level as protected geographical indications.(5) The Annex to this Regulation supplements the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2400/96(3),. The names in the Annex hereto are added to the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2400/96 and entered as protected geographical indications (PGI) in the Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications provided for in Article 6(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 April 2004.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).(2) OJ C 170, 19.7.2003, p. 4 (Agneau de Pauillac).OJ C 170, 19.7.2003, p. 6 (Agneau de Poitou-Charentes).(3) OJ L 327, 18.12.1996, p. 11. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 465/2004 (OJ L 77, 13.3.2004, p. 27).ANNEXPRODUCTS LISTED IN ANNEX I TO THE TREATY, INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONFresh meat and offalFRANCEAgneau de Pauillac (PGI)Agneau du Poitou-Charentes (PGI) +",location of production;location of agricultural production;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;Aquitaine;Poitou-Charentes;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;labelling,21 +20894,"2001/590/EC: Council Decision of 18 June 2001 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Slovak Republic concerning the participation of the Slovak Republic in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1), in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),Whereas:(1) The European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network were established by Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90(3).(2) The Luxembourg European Council (December 1997) made participation in the Community programmes and agencies a way of stepping up the pre-accession strategy for the central and east European countries. In the case of the agencies, the European Council's conclusions provide that ""the Community agencies in which applicant countries will be able to participate will be determined on a case-by-case basis"".(3) The Helsinki European Council (December 1999) reaffirmed the inclusive nature of the accession process, which now comprises 13 candidate countries within a single framework with the candidate countries participating in the accession process on an equal footing.(4) The Council, on 14 February 2000, authorised the Commission to conduct negotiations on the participation in the European Environment Agency of the countries applying for accession. The Commission signed the Final Act of the negotiations on 9 October 2000.(5) The Agreement as referred to in this Decision should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Community and the Slovak Republic concerning the participation of the Slovak Republic in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network is approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is set out as an Annex to this Decision. The President of the Council is authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to deposit the notification provided for in Article 18 of the Agreement. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Luxembourg, 18 June 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Winberg(1) OJ C 120 E, 24.4.2001, p. 219.(2) Opinion delivered 31.5.2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ L 120, 11.5.1990, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 933/1999 (OJ L 117, 5.5.1999, p. 1). +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);environmental policy;environmental management;environmental monitoring;EMAS;EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme;environmental inspection;environmental surveillance;environmental watch;monitoring of pollution;information network;European Environment Agency;EEA;European Environment Monitoring and Information Network;Slovakia;Slovak Republic,21 +7633,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 2843/89 of 18 September 1989 on the implementation of Decision No 1/89 of the EEC- Switzerland Joint Committee amending Protocol 3 concerning the definition of the concept of originating products and methods of administrative cooperation and establishing provisions for the implementation of the Joint Declaration annexed to Decision No 1/88 of the EEC-Switzerland Joint Committee. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation was signed on 22 July 1972 and entered into force on 1 January 1973;Whereas, by virtue of Article 28 of Protocol 3 concerning the definition of the concept of originating products and methods of administrative cooperation, which forms an integral part of the above Agreement, the Joint Committee has adopted Decision N° 1/89 amending Protocol 3;Whereas the Joint Declaration annexed to Decision N° 1/88 of the EEC-Switzerland Joint Committee implemented in the Community by Regulation (EEC) N° 2427/88 (1) provides, under certain conditions, for a review of the changes made to the rules of origin following the introduction of the Harmonized System; whereas, by virtue of that Joint Declaration, the Joint Committee must take a decision within a period of three months of a request being made to it by either of the parties to the Agreement;Whereas this review concerns cases where the transposition of the existing rules of origin into the Harmonized System was not entirely neutral and where it is necessary to restore the substance of previous former rules of origin;Whereas for the purposes of the Decisions to be taken by the Joint Committee, a common position has to be reached by the Community; whereas it is then necessary to make these Decisions applicable in the Community;Whereas this decision-making process makes it impossible to comply with the three-month time limit laid down in the Joint Declaration; whereas the procedure should therefore be speeded up and the Community's common position should be adopted by the Commission according to the procedure set out in Article 14 of Council Regulation (EEC) N° 802/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common definition of the concept ofthe origin of goods (2), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EEC) N° 3860/87 (3); whereas it is also necessary to confer on the Commission the power to adopt the necessary measures to make the Joint Committee's Decisions applicable in the Community,. Decision N° 1/89 of the EEC-Switzerland Joint Committee shall apply in the Community.The text of the Decision is attached to this Regulation. The following shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) N° 802/68:(a) the Community's common position for the purposes of the Decisions of the EEC-Switzerland Joint Committee concerning a review of the changes made to the rules oforigin following the introduction of the Harmonized System pursuant to the Joint Declaration annexed to Decision N° 1/88 of the said Joint Committee;(b) implementation in the Community of the Decisions referred to under (a). This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. shall apply with effect from 1 January 1988.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 September 1989.For the CouncilThe PresidentH. CURIEN(1) OJ N° L 216, 8. 8. 1988, p. 71.(2) OJ N° L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 1.(3) OJ N° L 363, 23. 12. 1987, p. 30. +",administrative cooperation;cereal product;cereal preparation;processed cereal product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Protocol (EU);Community privilege;EC Protocol;EU protocol;privileges and immunities of the EU;privileges and immunities of the European Union;protocol of the EU;protocol of the European Union;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation;joint committee (EU);EC joint committee,21 +2146,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1119/96 of 21 June 1996 opening and providing for the administration of an import tariff quota for young male bovine animals for fattening (1 July 1996 to 30 June 1997). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1095/96 of 18 June 1996 on the implementation of the concessions set out in schedule CXL drawn up in the wake of the conclusion of the GATT XXIV:6 negotiations (1), and in particular Article 1 (1) thereof,Whereas under the agreements concluded during the World Trade Organization multilateral trade negotiations, the Community undertook to open an annual import tariff quota of 169 000 head of young male bovine animals for fattening; whereas the rules of application for that quota for the period 1 July 1996 to 30 June 1997 must be established;Whereas the supply requirements of certain regions of the Community which have a serious shortfall in bovine animals for fattening should be taken into account; whereas, as those requirements are apparent particularly in Italy and Greece, priority should be given to satisfying demand in those two Member States;Whereas, in order to ensure a smooth transition from arrangements based on the so-called balance sheet to the arrangements for the present tariff quota, appropriate provisions should be laid down, involving, in particular, a continuation of the method of allocation between traditional importers and traders furnishing proof of active involvement in trade in live animals with third countries;Whereas it should be stipulated that the arrangements are to be managed using import licences; whereas to this end rules should be laid down on submission of applications and the information to be given on applications and licences, where applicable by way of derogation from certain provisions of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 of 16 November 1988 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for certain agricultural products (2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2137/95 (3), and of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1445/95 of 26 June 1995 on rules of application for import and export licences in the beef and veal sector and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2856/95 (5);Whereas the application of this tariff quota requires strict surveillance of imports and effective checks as to their use and destination; whereas, therefore, importation must take place into the Member State which issued the import licence;Whereas a security should be lodged in order to guarantee that the animals are fattened for at least 120 days in designated production units; whereas the amount of the security should be fixed taking into account the difference between the customs duties applicable inside and outside the quota;Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 990/93 (6), which prohibits trade between the European Community and the Republics of Serbia and Montenegro, has been suspended by Regulation (EC) No 462/96 (7); whereas those Republics may therefore take part in the arrangements provided for in this Regulation;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. 1. A tariff quota of 169 000 head of live male bovine animals falling within CN codes 0102 90 05, 0102 90 29 and 0102 90 49 and intended for fattening in the Community is hereby opened for the period 1 July 1996 to 30 June 1997.2. The customs import duty to apply for the quota referred to in paragraph 1 shall be ECU 582 per tonne plus 16 % ad valorem.Application of these rates of duty shall be conditional upon the fattening of the imported animals in the Member State of importation for a period of at least 120 days.The conversion rate for the duty expressed in ecus shall be the agricultural conversion rate applicable on the day of importation.3. For the purpose of this Regulation, the day of importation is the day of acceptance of the declaration of release for free circulation. 1. The quantities referred to in Article 1 (1) shall be allocated for importation into the following Member States:>TABLE>2. Within each of the quantities referred to in paragraph 1 (a) and (b), import rights relating to:- 80 % of the quantity shall be allocated directly to importers who provide proof of having imported animals under the Regulations referred to in the Annex during the last three calendar years; the number of head shall be allocated in proportion to the number of head imported in the three years concerned,- 20 % of the quantities shall be allocated directly to traders proving that in 1995 they exported to and/or imported from third countries at least 50 live animals falling within CN code 0102 90, excluding imports under the Regulations referred to in point (b) of the Annex.Applications for import rights shall be presented:- in Italy for the quantities referred to in paragraph 1 (a),- in Greece for the quantities referred to in paragraph 1 (b).3. The quantities referred to in paragraph 1 (c) shall be allocated to traders providing proof that in 1995 they exported to and/or imported from third countries at least 50 live animals falling within CN code 0102 90.Applications for import rights shall be presented in the Member State, other than Italy and Greece, where the applicant is entered on the value added tax register.4. The quantities referred to in the second indent of the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 and in paragraph 3 shall be allocated to each eligible operator in proportion to the quantities applied for.5. Proof of import and/or export shall be provided solely by means of customs documents of release for free circulation or export documents.Member States may accept copies of those documents duly certified by the competent authorities. 1. Traders who were no longer engaged in trade in live bovine animals on 1 January 1996 shall not qualify for the arrangements provided for in this Regulation.2. Companies arising from mergers where each constituent part has rights pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 2 (2) shall enjoy the same rights as the companies from which they are formed. 1. An application for import rights shall be valid only if its is lodged by a trader who is entered on a national value added tax register.2. Applications for import rights shall not exceed the number of head available.Where under any one category referred to in Article 2 (2) and (3), an applicant submits more than one application, all such applications shall be rejected.3. For the purposes of Article 2 (2) and (3), applications accompanied by the necessary proofs must reach the competent authorities not later than 28 June 1996.4. As regards applications under Article 2 (3), after verification of the documents presented, Member States shall forward to the Commission by 15 July 1996 a list of applicants and quantities applied for.The Commission shall decide as soon as possible to what extent applications may be accepted. Where the quantities applied for exceed the quantities available, the Commission shall reduce the quantities applied for by a fixed percentage. 1. Any import of animals for which import rights have been allocated shall be subject to presentation of an import licence.2. Licence applications may be lodged solely:- in the Member State where the application for import rights was lodged, and- by the traders to whom import rights have been allocated in accordance with Articles 2 and 4.3. Licences shall be issued up to 31 December 1996 for a maximum of 50 % of the allocated import rights. Import licences for the remaining quantities shall be issued from 2 January 1997.4. Licence applications and licences shall contain:(a) in Section 8, the country of origin;(b) in Section 16, the following CN codes: 0102 90 05, 0102 90 29, 0102 90 49;(c) in Section 20, the following particulars:'Live male bovine animals of a live weight not exceeding 300 kg per head (Regulation (EC) No 1119/96)` 'Licence valid in . . . (Member State issuing the licence).`. 1. The animals concerned shall be imported into the Member State issuing the import licence.2. At the time of importation, the importer shall give a written undertaking to inform the competent authority within one month of the farm or farms where the young animals are to be fattened.3. At the time of importation, a security of ECU 698 per tonne shall be lodged with the competent authority guaranteeing that the animals imported will be fattened in the importing Member State for a period of at least 120 days from the day of importation.4. Except in cases of force majeure, the security shall be released only if proof is furnished to the competent authority of the importing Member State that the young bovine animals:(a) have been fattened on the farm or farms indicated pursuant to paragraph 2;(b) have not been slaughtered before the expiry of a period of 120 days from the day of importation;or(c) have been slaughtered before the expiry of that period for health reasons or have died as a result of sickness or accident.The security shall be released immediately after such proof has been furnished.However, where the time limit referred to in paragraph 2 has not been observed, the amount of the security to be released shall be reduced by:- 15 %and by- 2 % of the remaining amount for each day by which it has been exceeded.The amounts not released shall be forfeited and retained as customs duty.5. If the proof referred to in paragraph 4 is not furnished within 180 days from the day of importation, the security shall be forfeited and retained as customs duty.However, if such proof has not been furnished within 180 days but is produced within 18 months following the said period of 180 days, the amount forfeited, less 15 % of the security amount, shall be repaid.6. Article 8 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 shall not apply. Not later than three weeks after importation of the animals concerned, the importer shall inform the competent authority which issued the import licence of the number and origin of the animals imported. That authority shall forward the information to the Commission at the beginning of each month. Import licences issued pursuant to this Regulation shall be valid for 90 days from their date of issue. However, no licences shall be valid after 30 June 1997. 1. Animals imported under this Regulation shall be identified by:- an indelible tattoo,or- an official or officially approved earmark on at least one ear.2. The tattoo or mark shall be so designed that a record made by the competent authority when the animal is released for free circulation can be used to establish the date on which it was put into free circulation and the identity of the importer. 0The provisions of Regulations (EEC) No 3719/88 and (EC) No 1445/95 shall apply, subject to the provisions of this Regulation. 1This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 June 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 146, 20. 6. 1996, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 331, 2. 12. 1988, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 214, 8. 9. 1995, p. 21.(4) OJ No L 143, 27. 6. 1995, p. 35.(5) OJ No L 299, 12. 12. 1995, p. 10.(6) OJ No L 102, 28. 4. 1993, p. 14.(7) OJ No L 65, 15. 3. 1996, p. 1.ANNEXRegulations referred to in Article 2 (2)Commission Regulations:(a) - (EEC) No 3806/92 (OJ No L 384, 30. 12. 1992, p. 30)- (EEC) No 733/93 (OJ No L 75, 30. 3. 1993, p. 11)- (EEC) No 1622/93 (OJ No L 155, 26. 6. 1993, p. 44)- (EEC) No 2657/93 (OJ No L 244, 30. 9. 1993, p. 5)- (EC) No 336/94 (OJ No L 43, 16. 2. 1994, p. 7)- (EC) No 656/94 (OJ No L 82, 25. 3. 1994, p. 17)- (EC) No 1373/94 (OJ No L 151, 17. 6. 1994, p. 8)- (EC) No 2321/94 (OJ No L 253, 29. 9. 1994, p. 5)(b) - (EC) No 3171/94 (OJ No L 335, 23. 12. 1994, p. 47)- (EC) No 692/95 (OJ No L 71, 31. 3. 1995, p. 48)- (EC) No 1462/95 (OJ No L 144, 28. 6. 1995, p. 6). +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;live animal;animal on the hoof;customs duties;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;fattening;cramming,21 +44757,"Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/17 of 23 December 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for ling in IIIa; Union waters of IIIbcd by vessels flying the flag of Denmark. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 (2), lays down quotas for 2014.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2014 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 December 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 of 20 January 2014 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, to Union vessels, in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 24, 28.1.2014, p. 1).ANNEXNo 80/TQ43Member State DenmarkStock LIN/3A/BCDSpecies Ling (Molva molva)Zone IIIa; Union waters of IIIbcdClosing date 11.12.2014 +",Baltic Sea;North Sea;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;Denmark;Kingdom of Denmark;fishing area;fishing limits;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +37739,"2010/57/: Commission Decision of 3 February 2010 laying down health guarantees for the transit of equidae being transported through the territories listed in Annex I to Council Directive 97/78/EC (notified under document C(2010) 509) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(c) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 4 of Directive 91/496/EEC provides that Member States are to ensure that consignments of animals from third countries are subjected to documentary and identity checks at border inspection posts in order to verify their subsequent destination, particularly in the case of animals in transit. Those border inspection posts are referred to in Annex II to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (2).(2) Article 9(1) of Directive 91/496/EEC provides that Member States are to authorise the transit of animals from one third country to another third country or to the same third country, subject to certain conditions. In particular, point (c) of that Article provides that the checks referred to in Article 4 thereof show that the animals fulfil the requirements of Directive 91/496/EEC or, in the case of animals covered by the Directives referred to in Annex A to Council Directive 90/425/EEC (3), afford health guarantees that are at least equivalent to those requirements.(3) Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae (4) is referred to in Annex A to Directive 90/425/EEC. Chapter III of Directive 90/426/EEC lays down the equivalent health guarantees for equidae.(4) Commission Decision 92/260/EEC of 10 April 1992 on animal health conditions and veterinary certification for temporary admission of registered horses (5) sets out model health certificates for the temporary admission of registered horses into the Union which take account of the different animal health situations in third countries. Those certificates provide for the health guarantees necessary for the transport of equidae from one third country, territory or part thereof to another third country or territory, or another part of the same third country or territory. The health guarantees in those certificates should be considered the reference conditions for the transit of equidae through the Union.(5) Commission Decision 2004/211/EC of 6 January 2004 establishing the list of third countries and parts of territory thereof from which Member States authorise imports of live equidae and semen, ova and embryos of the equine species (6) provides that Member States are to authorise the temporary admission and importation of registered horses from the third countries of parts of those third countries listed in Annex I thereto. It also assigns third countries to sanitary groups depending on their animal health situation. Those sanitary groups should be taken into account for the transit of equidae through the Union.(6) Commission Decision 2008/907/EC of 3 November 2008 laying down health guarantees for the transport of equidae from one third country to another in accordance with Article 9(1)(c) of Council Directive 91/496/EEC (7) provides that equidae on their way from one third country to another third country must come from a third country listed in Annex I to Decision 92/260/EEC. It also provides that such equidae must be accompanied by a certificate entitled ‘Transit certificate for the transport of equidae from one third country to another’. That certificate takes account of the model health certificates set out in Decision 92/260/EEC.(7) Because the animal health guarantees for imports of equidae are at least as strict as those for temporary admission of registered horses, it is appropriate to authorise the transit of equidae being transported through the territories listed in Annex I to Directive 97/78/EC not only from those third countries, territories or parts thereof from which temporary admission of registered horses is authorised pursuant to Decision 2004/211/EC, but also from those third countries, territories or parts thereof from which permanent imports are authorised pursuant to that Decision.(8) In the interests of clarity of Union legislation, Decision 2008/907/EC should be repealed.(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. 1.   Member States shall authorise the transit of equidae being transported through the territories listed in Annex I to Directive 97/78/EC from a third country, territory or part thereof to another, or to the same, third country, territory or part thereof provided that the equidae:(a) come from a third country, territory or part thereof from which the temporary admission or imports of registered horses are authorised as indicated respectively in columns 6 or 8 of Annex I to Decision 2004/211/EC;(b) are accompanied by an individual certificate entitled ‘Animal health certificate for the transit of equidae’ as provided for in paragraph 2.2.   The animal health certificate for the transit of equidae shall comprise:(a) Sections I, II and III of the appropriate specimen animal health certificate set out in Annex II to Decision 92/260/EEC, except the requirements for equine viral arteritis in point (e)(v) of Section III, corresponding to the sanitary group to which the third country, territory or part thereof of dispatch is assigned in accordance with the indication in column 5 of Annex I to Decision 2004/211/EC; and(b) in addition to the requirements of point (a), the following Sections IV and V:‘IV. Equidae coming from: …V. Stamp and signature of the official veterinarian: …’3.   In the case of registered horses, by way of derogation from point 2(a), the list of third countries in the third indent of point (d) of Section III of the specimen animal health certificates A to E set out in Annex II to Decision 92/260/EEC shall be replaced by the list of third countries, territories or parts thereof assigned to sanitary groups A to E in column 5 of Annex I to Decision 2004/211/EC. Decision 2008/907/EC is repealed. The Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 February 2010.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56.(2)  OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9.(3)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.(4)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 42.(5)  OJ L 130, 15.5.1992, p. 67.(6)  OJ L 73, 11.3.2004, p. 1.(7)  OJ L 327, 5.12.2008, p. 22. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;third country;transport of animals;health certificate;border control;frontier control;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule,21 +43064,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1244/2013 of 28 November 2013 approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Ciliegia di Marostica (PGI)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) By virtue of the first subparagraph of Article 53(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1151/2012, the Commission has examined Italy’s application for the approval of amendments to the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Ciliegia di Marostica’, registered under Commission Regulation (EC) No 245/2002 (2).(2) Since the amendments in question are not minor within the meaning of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission published the amendment application in the Official Journal of the European Union (3) as required by Article 50(2)(a) of that Regulation.(3) As no statement of objection under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the amendments to the specification should be approved,. The amendments to the specification published in the Official Journal of the European Union regarding the name contained in the Annex to this Regulation are hereby approved. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 November 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 39, 9.2.2002, p. 12.(3)  OJ C 153, 31.5.2013, p. 8.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedITALYCiliegia di Marostica (PGI) +",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;Italy;Italian Republic;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,21 +30024,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 327/2005 of 25 February 2005 concerning the 77th special invitation to tender issued under the standing invitation to tender referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 26 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the grant of aid for skimmed-milk and skimmed-milk powder intended for animal feed and the sale of such skimmed-milk powder (2), intervention agencies have put up for sale by standing invitation to tender certain quantities of skimmed-milk powder held by them.(2) According to Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999, in the light of the tenders received in response to each individual invitation to tender a minimum selling price shall be fixed or a decision shall be taken to make no award.(3) On the basis of the examination of the offers received, the tendering procedure should not be proceeded with.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. For the 77th individual invitation to tender pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999, in respect of which the time limit for the submission of tenders expired on 22 February 2005, no award shall be made. This Regulation shall enter into force on 26 February 2005.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 February 2005.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 186/2004 (OJ L 29, 3.2.2004, p. 6).(2)  OJ L 340, 31.12.1999, p. 3. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2250/2004 (OJ L 381, 28.12.2004, p. 25). +",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;skimmed milk;liquid skimmed milk;processed skimmed milk;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;skimmed milk powder;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid,21 +35460,"Council Regulation (EC) No 14/2008 of 17 December 2007 amending Regulation (EEC) No 386/90 on the monitoring carried out at the time of export of agricultural products receiving refunds or other amounts. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 37 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament,Whereas:(1) Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EEC) No 386/90 (1) a number of Member States have reorganised their customs services leading to a significant reduction in the number of customs offices. The introduction of customs export procedures processed electronically with centralised control has reduced the relevance of the customs office of export as the basis for the application of checking rates.(2) Moreover, the use of risk management techniques including risk analysis should lead to a spread of physical checks amongst all exporters. However, the efficient allocation of checks to the sectors or exporters where they should be prioritised is hindered by the requirement to apply minimum checking rates at the level of the customs office of export. Therefore, in the interests of efficiency and simplicity and according to the principle of shared management, those Member States applying risk analysis in conformity with Community law should have the opportunity to apply the minimum checking rate on a national level, rather than on the level of the customs office of export.(3) Regulation (EEC) No 386/90 should therefore be amended accordingly,. In Article 3(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 386/90 the following subparagraph shall be added:‘Where the Member State applies the second subparagraph, it may also choose to replace the rate of 5 % per customs office by a rate of 5 % for its entire territory. The Member State shall notify the Commission before it applies or ceases to apply this subparagraph.’ This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 2007.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. SILVA(1)  OJ L 42, 16.2.1990, p. 6. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 163/94 (OJ L 24, 29.1.1994, p. 2). +",monetary compensatory amount;MCA;accession compensatory amount;compensatory amount;dismantling of MCA;agricultural product;farm product;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;customs inspection;customs check;export;export sale,21 +2834,"2001/592/EC: Council Decision of 18 June 2001 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cyprus concerning the participation of the Republic of Cyprus in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1), in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),Whereas:(1) The European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network were established by Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90(2).(2) The Luxembourg European Council (December 1997) made participation in the Community programmes and agencies a way of stepping up the pre-accession strategy for the central and east European countries. In the case of the agencies, the European Council's conclusions provide that ""the Community agencies in which applicant countries will be able to participate will be determined on a case-by-case basis"".(3) The Helsinki European Council (December 1999) reaffirmed the inclusive nature of the accession process, which now comprises 13 candidate countries within a single framework with the candidate countries participating in the accession process on an equal footing.(4) The Council, pursuant to Article 300(1) of the Treaty, on 14 February 2000 authorised the Commission to conduct negotiations on the participation in the European Environment Agency of the countries applying for accession,. The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cyprus concerning the participation of the Republic of Cyprus in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network is approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is set out as an Annex to this Decision. The President of the Council is authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to deposit the notification provided for in Article 17 of the Agreement. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Luxembourg, 18 June 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Winberg(1) Opinion delivered 31.5.2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) OJ L 120, 11.5.1990, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 933/1999 (OJ L 117, 5.5.1999, p. 1). +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);environmental policy;environmental management;environmental monitoring;EMAS;EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme;environmental inspection;environmental surveillance;environmental watch;monitoring of pollution;information network;European Environment Agency;EEA;European Environment Monitoring and Information Network;Cyprus;Republic of Cyprus,21 +1898,"95/72/EC: Commission Decision of 9 March 1995 amending Decision 93/244/EEC and concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to Austria and Sweden (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 9 (2) thereof,Whereas Austria is undertaking an eradication programme for Aujeszky's disease; whereas this programme has been approved by Commission Decision 95/59/EC (2);Whereas Sweden is undertaking an eradication programme for Aujeszky's disease; whereas this programme has been approved by Commission Decision 95/70/EC (3);Whereas it is appropriate to propose certain additional guarantees to protect the progress already made and to ensure that the programmes are successfully concluded;Whereas the authorities of Austria and Sweden apply for national movement of pigs rules at least equivalent to those provided by the present Decision;Whereas these additional guarantees must not be requested from Member States or regions of Member States which are regarded as free from Aujeszky's disease pursuant to Commission Decision 93/24/EEC (4), because pigs from these areas present a minimal risk of spreading the disease;Whereas Commission Decision 93/244/EEC (5), lays down additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to certain parts of the territory of the Community where an eradication programme has been approved and lists those regions in Annex I;Whereas those regions of Austria and Sweden where an approved programme is in operation should be added to Annex I to Decision 93/244/EEC;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The following is added to Annex I to Decision 93/244/EEC:'Austria: all regionsSweden: all regions.` This Decision shall apply with effect from 1 March 1995. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 March 1995.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.(2) OJ No L 55, 11. 3. 1995, p. 42.(3) See page 32 of this Official Journal.(4) OJ No L 16, 25. 1. 1993, p. 18.(5) OJ No L 111, 5. 5. 1993, p. 21. +",animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;Austria;Republic of Austria;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +2568,"2000/183/EC: Commission Decision of 25 February 2000 repealing Decision 2000/133/EC on protection measures with regard to imports from Israel of live equidae, live birds and hatching eggs thereof (notified under document number C(2000) 494) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC(1), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC(2), and in particular Article 18(7) thereof,Whereas:(1) Following the notification of outbreaks of West Nile fever in geese in Israel, the Commission adopted Decision 2000/133/EC of 22 December 1999 on certain protection measures with regard to imports from Israel of live equidae, live birds and hatching eggs thereof(3). This Decision applies until 31 March 2000.(2) Since the adoption of the above Decision the Israeli authorities have submitted additional information and guarantees allowing to withdraw the protection measures.(3) It is therefore necessary to repeal Decision 2000/133/EC.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Decision 2000/133/EC is hereby repealed. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 February 2000.For the CommissionDavid BYRNEMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56.(2) OJ L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 1.(3) OJ L 43, 16.2.2000, p. 35. +",import;Israel;State of Israel;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;egg;bird;bird of prey;migratory bird;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule,21 +42114,"2013/532/EU: Council Decision of 22 October 2013 granting mutual assistance for Romania. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 143 thereof,Having regard to the recommendation from the European Commission made after consulting the Economic and Financial Committee,Whereas:(1) Romania has implemented a substantial reform programme since 2009. Under two balance-of-payments programmes, Romania has largely corrected its external macroeconomic imbalances. In addition, on 21 June 2013, the Council, by Decision 2013/318/EU (1), abrogated Decision 2009/590/EC (2) on the existence of an excessive deficit in Romania. Fiscal consolidation should be continued in line with the Stability and Growth Pact requirements with a view to meeting the medium-term objective in 2015. The Government has regained full access to market-based financing and the exchange rate has been broadly stable since mid-2009.(2) Macroeconomic and financial stability should be consolidated through the pursuit of prudent policies. Structural reforms that were initiated under the previous programmes should be pursued and, where appropriate, reinforced to reduce vulnerabilities and strengthen the basis for future growth and catching up.(3) The Council is to review on a regular basis the economic policies implemented by Romania, in particular in the context of the annual reviews of Romania's update of the Convergence Programme and implementation of the National Reform Programme and the regular review of progress made by Romania in the context of the convergence report.(4) While in the baseline scenario of the economic programme, total gross financing needs until the end of 2015 are fully covered, and the Government continues to have access to market-based financing, the risks surrounding the baseline scenario support Romania's request for a financial assistance of a precautionary nature as a follow on to the assistance granted under Council Decisions 2009/458/EC (3) and 2011/289/EU (4).(5) The Romanian authorities have requested financial assistance from the Union and other international financial institutions to support balance of payments sustainability and to ensure that international currency reserves can be kept at a prudent level even in the case of adverse economic developments.(6) Despite improvements in its current account, Romania remains vulnerable to exchange-rate volatility and volatile international capital movements. In an adverse scenario marked by a retrenchment of the current abundant liquidity, situations could arise in which the financing costs for Romania would increase and possibly do so in a rapid way. Furthermore, adverse developments in the euro area could cause renewed pressures on the banking sector. The remaining vulnerabilities justify the granting of mutual assistance by the Union,. The Union shall grant mutual assistance to Romania. This Decision shall take effect on the date of its notification. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 22 October 2013.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. LINKEVIČIUS(1)  Council Decision 2013/318/EU of 21 June 2013 abrogating Decision 2009/590/EC on the existence of an excessive deficit in Romania (OJ L 173, 26.6.2013, p. 50).(2)  Council Decision 2009/590/EC of 7 July 2009 on the existence of an excessive deficit in Romania (OJ L 202, 4.8.2009, p. 48).(3)  Council Decision 2009/458/EC of 6 May 2009 granting mutual assistance for Romania (OJ L 150, 13.6.2009, p. 6).(4)  Council Decision 2011/289/EU of 12 May 2011 granting mutual assistance for Romania (OJ L 132, 19.5.2011, p. 18). +",financial control;economic convergence;convergence of economic performances;economic alignment;economic harmonisation;monetary convergence;budget deficit;Romania;public debt;government debt;national debt;economic reform;change of economic system;tax reform;balance of payments assistance;BOP assistance;balance of payments facility;balance of payments support;medium-term financial assistance;budgetary equilibrium;budget imbalance,21 +36473,"2009/358/EC: Commission Decision of 29 April 2009 on the harmonisation, the regular transmission of the information and the questionnaire referred to in Articles 22(1)(a) and 18 of Directive 2006/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the management of waste from extractive industries (notified under document number C(2009) 3011). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Directive 2006/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 on the management of waste from extractive industries and amending Directive 2004/35/EC (1), and in particular Article 22(1)(a) and Article 18 thereof,Whereas:(1) The purpose of this decision is to establish minimum requirements for ensuring an harmonized, timely and appropriate gathering and if requested, transmission of the information referred to in Article 7(5), 11(3) and 12(6) of Directive 2006/21/EC, and to set the basis for the questionnaire referred to in Article 18(1) of the same Directive.(2) The annual transmission of the information referred to in Article 7(5), 11(3) and 12(6) of Directive 2006/21/EC should cover the period between 1 May and 30 April of the following year.(3) The report referred to in Article 18(1) of Directive 2006/21/EC should cover, for the first time, the period from 1 May 2008 to 30 April 2011 and should be transmitted to the Commission no later than 1 February 2012.(4) In order to limit the administrative burden linked with the implementation of this decision, the list of information required should be limited to useful data with the view of improving Directive implementation. Similarly, the transmission of yearly information on events referred to in Article 11(3) and 12(6) of Directive 2006/21/EC should be limited to Member States in which such an event occurs during the considered period.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee, established in accordance with Article 23(2) of Directive 2006/21/EC,. The information contained in the permits granted under Article 7 of Directive 2006/21/EC, to be made available to the Community statistical authorities where requested for statistical purposes, is detailed in Annex I. In case of one or more events referred to in Article 11(3) and 12(6) of Directive 2006/21/EC occur in a Member State, the concerned Member State shall transmit to the Commission for each event the information detailed in Annex II on a yearly basis. This information shall cover the period between 1 May and 30 April of the following year and shall be transmitted no later than 1 July of that year to the Commission. The questionnaire in Annex III shall be used by the Member States to report on Directive implementation referred to in Article 18(1) of Directive 2006/21/EC. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 April 2009.For the CommissionStavros DIMASMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 102, 11.4.2006, p. 15.ANNEX IInformation to be included in the list of permits issued under Directive 2006/21/EC1. Name and address of the facility, the competent authority for issuing the permit and the competent authority for inspection.2. Basic information on the permit issued including date of issuing, period of validity, category of waste facility according to Article 9 of the Directive, description of the operating phase of the installation (in operation, closure phase or after closure phase).3. If appropriate, information on the type of waste and a brief description of the installations and of the monitoring and control procedures.ANNEX IIInformation to be transmitted to the Commission on the events referred to in Articles 11(3) and 12(6) pursuant to 18(2) of Directive 2006/21/ECFor each event the following list of information shall be gathered and transmitted:1. Name and address of the facility, the competent authority for issuing the permit and the competent authority for inspection.2. Information on the permit issued including date of issuing, period of validity, category of waste facility according to Article 9 of the Directive, type of waste and a brief description of the installations and of the monitoring and control procedures; description of the operating phase of the installation (in operation, closure phase or after closure phase).3. Description of the event including:(a) Nature and description of the incident; description on how the event has been revealed; location and timing of the event;(b) Timing and description of the information transmitted by the operator to the competent authorities and of the information given to the public and if relevant, to the other potentially concerned Member States in case of potential transboundary impact;(c) Assessment of the possible environmental and public health impacts, and of possible consequences on the stability of the waste facility;(d) Analysis of the possible causes of the event.4. Description of the corrective measures taken to remediate to the event and notably:(a) If applicable, description of how the emergency plan has been implemented;(b) Type of instructions given by the competent authorities;(c) Other measures to be specified.5. Description of the measures taken to prevent another incident of the same nature and notably:(a) New conditions included in the permit;(b) Adaptation of the monitoring and control systems;(c) Improvement of the transmission of information;(d) Other measures to be specified.6. Additional information potentially useful for other Member States and for the Commission with the view to improve the implementation of the Directive.ANNEX III‘Questionnaire for the report by Member States on the implementation of Directive 2006/21/ECPART A.   QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED ONCE FOR THE FIRST REPORTING PERIOD1.   Administrative arrangements and general informationPlease indicate the competent authority(ies) in charge of:(a) verifying and approving the waste management plans proposed by the operators;(b) establishing the external emergency plans for Category “A” installations;(c) issuing and updating permits and establishing and updating the financial guarantee, and(d) making inspection of the waste facilities.2.   Waste management plans and major-accident prevention and information(a) Please describe in brief: the procedures set up for the approval of the waste management plans as referred to in Article 5(6) of the Directive.(b) For the category “A” installations not falling within the scope of Council Directive 96/82/EC of 9 December 1996 on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances (1), please describe the measures taken to:— identify major-accident hazards,— incorporate the necessary features into the design, operation and closure of the installation, and,— limit the adverse consequences for human health and/or the environment.3.   Permit and financial guarantee(a) Please indicate the measures taken to ensure that all facilities in operation will be covered by a permit in conformity with the Directive before 1 May 2012.(b) Please briefly describe the actions taken to make the best available techniques knowledgeable to the authorities in charge of establishing and controlling the permits.(c) Please indicate whether the possibility referred to in Article 2(3) of the Directive of reducing or waiving the requirements for the deposit of non hazardous waste – inert or not, unpolluted soil or peat has been used?(d) Please explain the measures taken to ensure that permits are regularly updated as foreseen in Article 7(4) of the Directive.(e) Please detail the procedure referred to in Article 14(1) of the Directive and set up for the establishment of the financial guarantee and its periodical adjustment. How many installations are already covered by a guarantee in accordance with the provisions of the Directive? How will it be ensured that all installations will be covered by a guarantee before the 1 May 2014?4.   Public participation, transboundary effects(a) Please explain how the public opinion and comments is analysed and taken into account before the taking of a decision on permits and for the preparation of the external emergency plans.(b) For installations having a potential transboundary impact, how is it ensured that required information is made available for an appropriate period of time to the other Member State and to the public concerned?(c) For Category “A” installations, and in case of major accident, what are the practical arrangements taken to ensure that:— required information is transmitted immediately by the operator to the competent authority,— information on safety measures and on action required is provided to the public? and,— information provided by the operator is forwarded to the other Member State in case of installation with a potential transboundary impact?5.   Construction and management of waste facilities(a) Please detail the measures taken in order to ensure that the management of the waste facilities is achieved by a “competent person” as referred to in Article 11(1) of the Directive and that staff is appropriately trained.(b) Please describe in brief the procedure set out for the notification to the authority in the 48 hours of any event likely to affect the stability of the facility and any significant environmental effects revealed by the monitoring.(c) Please describe how, in accordance with Article 11, the competent authority is verifying that regular reports on monitoring results are:— transmitted by the operator to the authority,— demonstrating compliance with the permit conditions.6.   Closure and after closure procedures, inventory(a) Please explain in brief the procedure set out to ensure that after the closure of the facilities and when considered necessary by the authority, regular controls of the stability are achieved as well as measure to reduce environmental effect are taken.(b) Please detail the measure taken to ensure that the inventory of closed facilities as foreseen in Article 20 of the Directive will be achieved by 1 May 2012.7.   Inspections(a) Please briefly explain whether and if yes, how the minimum criteria for environmental inspection (2) are taken into account for the control of the facilities falling under the scope of the Directive.(b) Please briefly describe how inspection activities are planned. Are the priority installations for inspection identified and according to which criteria? Are the frequency and the type of inspection adapted to the risks associated with the installation and its environment?(c) Please explain what inspection actions are carried out such as on site visit routine or not, sampling, control of self monitoring data, control of the “up to date” records of waste management operations.(d) Please explain the actions taken to ensure that the approved waste management plans are regularly updated and monitored.(e) What are the rules on penalties applicable to infringement of the national provisions pursuant to Article 19 of the Directive?PART B.   QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED FOR ALL REPORTING PERIODS1.   Administrative arrangements and general information(a) Please indicate the Administrative body (Name, address, contact person, E-mail) in charge of coordinating the answers to this questionnaire.(b) If possible, using the table provided in Annex, please provide an estimate of the number of extractive waste facilities on the territory of the Member State.(c) Please indicate the number of cases of waste facilities of Category “A” in operation on your territory having a potential environmental or human health impact on another Member State.2.   Waste Management Plans and Major-accident prevention and information(a) Please describe in brief:— the number of waste management plans approved or rejected temporarily or definitively during the reporting period and,— if relevant, and if possible, the main reasons for having definitively refused a waste management plan,(b) Please provide a list of the external emergency plans referred to in Article 6(3) of the Directive. If all Category “A” installations are not yet covered by an emergency plan, please indicate the number of missing plans and the planning for establishing these plans.(c) If a list of inert waste as referred to in Article 2(3) of Commission Decision 2009/359/EC of 30 April 2009 completing the definition of “inert waste” in implementation of Article 22(1)(f) of Directive 2006/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the management of waste from extractive industries (3) has been established in your country, please provide a copy of that list including a brief description of the information and data used to determine whether the listed waste could be defined as inert.3.   Permit and financial guaranteeIf possible using the table in Annex, please indicate the number of installation for which a permit has been issued in conformity with the provision of the Directive.4.   Closure and after closure procedures, inventory(a) Please indicate how many closure procedures as detailed in Article 12 of the Directive, were undertaken and/or approved during the reporting period.(b) How many installations are closed and regularly monitored in your country?5.   Inspections(a) Please indicate the number of inspections achieved for the reporting period with, if possible, distinguishing inspections achieved in:— Category “A” and the other installations,— Inert waste installations, and,— Non inert, non hazardous installations,(b) How many cases of non compliance with the provisions of the Directive were identified? Please indicate the main reasons for non compliance and the actions taken in order to ensure compliance with the Directive?6.   Other relevant Information(a) Please summarise the main difficulties encountered in implementing the Directive. How were these possible problems overcome?(b) Please provide any additional comments, suggestions or information in relation with the implementation of the Directive.ANNEX (4)In operation In operation with permit (5) In transition (6) In closure phase (7) Closed or abandoned (8)Category A (9)Of which “Seveso” installations (10)Not Category AInert waste (11)Non hazardous non inert wasteTotal(1)  OJ L 10, 14.1.1997, p. 13.(2)  Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 April 2001 providing for minimum criteria for environmental inspections in the Member States (OJ L 118, 27.4.2001, p. 41).(3)  OJ L 110, 1.5.2009, p. 46.(4)  If possible, please provide a breakdown per sector for the construction minerals, the metallic minerals, the industrial minerals, the energy minerals and the other sectors.(5)  Number of installations having a permit already meeting the requirements of the Directive.(6)  Number of installation which will be closed before 2010 and falling under the scope of Article 24(4).(7)  Number of installation for which the closure procedure is still ongoing (Article 12).(8)  If possible, please, provide an estimation of the number of abandoned and closed facilities potentially harmful and falling under the scope of Article 20 of the Directive.(9)  Installations classified as Category “A” according to Article 9 of the Directive.(10)  Installations falling within the scope of Directive 96/82/EC.(11)  Installations treating exclusively inert waste as defined in the Directive.’ +",waste management;landfill site;rubbish dump;waste treatment;mining industry;prevention of pollution;environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;coal industry;mining of ore;data processing;automatic data processing;electronic data processing;data transmission;data flow;interactive transmission;disclosure of information;information disclosure,21 +43727,"Commission Delegated Directive 2014/69/EU of 13 March 2014 amending, for the purposes of adapting to technical progress, Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for lead in dielectric ceramic in capacitors for a rated voltage of less than 125 V AC or 250 V DC for industrial monitoring and control instruments Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (1), and in particular Article 5(1)(a) thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 2011/65/EU prohibits the use of lead in electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market.(2) Both the substitution of lead in dielectric ceramic in capacitors for a rated voltage of less than 125 V AC or 250 V DC used in industrial monitoring and control instruments (IMCIs) and the substitution of these components in IMCIs are still technically impracticable.(3) Although the substitution of lead in low voltage ceramic capacitors is possible for other applications, the use of these lead-free components in IMCIs requires manufacturers to redesign their IMCIs or parts thereof, and requalify the new designs, in order to make them technically practicable and to demonstrate reliability. The use of lead in low voltage ceramic capacitors for industrial monitoring and control instruments should therefore be exempted from the prohibition until 31 December 2020. In view of the innovation cycles for IMCIs this is a relatively short transition period which is unlikely to have adverse impacts on innovation.(4) In accordance with the repair-as-produced principle of Directive 2011/65/EU, which is meant to extend the lifetime of compliant products once placed on the market, spare parts shall benefit from this exemption past its end date without time limitations.(5) Directive 2011/65/EU should therefore be amended accordingly,. Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by the last day of the sixth month after entry into force at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 March 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 174, 1.7.2011, p. 88.ANNEXIn Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU the following point 40 is added:‘40. Lead in dielectric ceramic in capacitors for a rated voltage of less than 125 V AC or 250 V DC for industrial monitoring and control instruments. +",marketing standard;grading;electronic device;lead;waste recycling;conversion of waste;recovery of waste;recycling of materials;recycling of waste;reprocessing of waste;reuse of waste;selective waste collection;separate waste collection;use of waste;market supervision;EC conformity marking;hazardous waste;electronic waste;electrical waste;used battery;waste electrical and electronic equipment,21 +1193,"91/109/EEC: Commission Decision of 1 March 1991 concerning certain protection measures relating to a new pig disease. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas several disease outbreaks caused apparently by an infectious but not characterized agent have occurred in pigs in certain parts of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Netherlands;Whereas the disease for the time being has been considered as a new disease which results in unusual numbers of abortions or premature farrowings in sows and deaths and weakness in young piglets which cannot otherwise be attributed to a known disease;Whereas abortion is considered as the observed production of foetuses between service and up to and including the 109th day of pregnancy, and where none of the foetuses survive more than 24 hours;Whereas premature farrowing is considered as the observed production of foetuses before the 110th day of pregnancy, but where some piglets survive for more than 24 hours;Whereas it cannot be excluded that the disease has the potential for rapid spread;Whereas the disease is likely to constitute a hazard to pig production;Whereas on this condition it is necessary, as a first action, to avoid the spread of the disease; whereas the prohibition of the movements of pigs from farms where the disease has appeared and areas which are in particular affected should contribute to this aim;Whereas the authorities of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Netherlands have engaged themselves to implement national measures that are necessary to guarantee the efficient implemenation of this Decision when pigs are sent to other Member States;Whereas since the new disease of pigs constitutes a serious hazard to animals, within the meaning of Article 10 (1) of Directive 90/425/EEC, it is necessary for Member States to present a report to the Commission on abortions and premature farrowings in sows and on arrangements made to obtain information on the occurrence of a pig disease which may cause unusual numbers of abortions and premature farrowings in sows;Whereas the authorities of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Netherlands have engaged themselves to implement national measures, based on national legislation established by transposing Article 9 of Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (2), as last amended by Directive 90/425/EEC, that are necessary to guarantee the efficient implementation of this Decision when pigs are sent to other Member States;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Member States shall not send to other Member States pigs originating from a herd where unusual numbers of abortions or premature farrowings in sows and death and weakness in young piglets, not attributable to known diseases, have been observed within the previous eight weeks. 1. Without prejudice to Article 1 breeding and production pigs sent from the Federal Republic of Germany and the Netherlands to other Member States after 4 March 1991 shall comply with the conditions referred to in paragraph 2.2. The breeding and production pigs shall:(a) originate from a herd where no unusual numbers of abortions or premature farrowings in sows and death and weakness in young piglets have been observed within the eight weeks before the date of certification;(b) originate from a herd where within 30 days before the date of certification no pigs have been introduced from a herd situated in the areas defined in Annex I in respect of the Federal Republic of Germany and Annex II in respect of the Netherlands;(c) originate from a herd which has been submitted to a health examination by a veterinarian within the previous 48 hours of the date of certification and found to have presented no sign of disease. Without prejudice to Article 2(a) the Federal Republic of Germany, after 4 March 1991, shall not send to other Member States breeding and production pigs from any municipality where the said disease has been observed within the last eight weeks and which is situated within the areas described in Annex I;(b) the Netherlands, after 4 March 1991, shall not send to other Member States breeding and production pigs from the areas described in Annex II. The health certificate provided for in Annex F, Models III and IV to Directive 64/432/EEC accompanying pigs sent from the Federal Republic of Germany and the Netherlands must be completed by the following:'Animals in accordance with Commission Decision 91/109/EEC concerning certain protection measures relating to a ""new"" pig disease'. The Member States shall amend the measures which they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. 1. Member States shall take the necessary measures which will ensure that the Central Veterinary Administration is informed of the presence of a pig disease which expresses itself by 'an unusual number of abortions or premature farrowing in sows and death and weakness in young piglets not attributable to known diseases'.2. Member States shall not later than 22 March 1991 present to the Commission a written report on the basis of the information obtained. The Commission will follow developments in the situation and may amend and revoke this Decision in the light of such developments. The Decision, however, shall be reviewed not later than 17 April 1991. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 March 1991.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.(2) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.ANNEX IThe parts of the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany covered by the following administrative units:- Kreis Osnabrueck, Cloppenburg and Bentheim within Regierungsbezirk Weser-Ems,- Kreis Minden-Luebbecke and Paderborn within Regierungsbezirk Detmold,- Kreis Unna and Soest within Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg,- Kreis Muenster, Borken, Coesfeld, Steinfurt and Warendorf within Regierungsbezirk Muenster.ANNEX IIThe parts of the territory of the Netherlands described in Region 1 and Region 2 covered by the following administrative units:Region 1 Region 2 Municipality: Municipality: - Steenderen,- Hengelo (Gld),- Ruurlo,- Lichtenvoorde,- Groenlo,- Winterswijk,- Doesburg,- Hummelo en Keppel,- Zelhem,- Angerlo,- Wehl,- Doetinchem,- Wisch,- Aalten,- Westervoort,- Duiven,- Zevenaar,- Didam,- Bergh,- Genderen,- Dinxperlo.- Someren,- Asten,- Deurne,- Horst,- Sevenum,- Grubbenvorst,- Meijel,- Helden,- Maasbree,- Venlo,- Tegelen. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +42057,"2013/426/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 5 August 2013 on measures to prevent the introduction into the Union of the African swine fever virus from certain third countries or parts of the territory of third countries in which the presence of that disease is confirmed and repealing Decision 2011/78/EU (notified under document C(2013) 4951) Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1), and in particular Article 22(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) African swine fever is a highly contagious and fatal virus infection of domestic pigs and wild boar, with the potential for rapid spread, notably through products obtained from infected animals and contaminated inanimated objects.(2) Since the presence of African swine fever was confirmed in Georgia in 2007, Russia has been reporting numerous outbreaks of that disease in pigs and wild boar throughout the European part of its territory. Following the report of an outbreak of African swine fever in the Leningrad region of Russia, bordering Estonia and Finland, Commission Decision 2011/78/EU of 3 February 2011 on certain measures to prevent the trasmission of the African swine fever virus from Russia to the Union (2) was adopted, laying down provisions to prevent the introduction of that disease into the Union.(3) In accordance with Article 4 of Council Directive 2004/68/EC of 26 April 2004 laying down animal health rules for the importation into and transit through the Community of certain live ungulate animals, amending Directives 90/426/EEC and 92/65/EEC and repealing Directive 72/462/EEC (3) and Article 3 of Council Directive 2002/99/EC of 16 December 2002 laying down the animal health rules governing the production, processing, distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption (4), imports of pigs and pig meat products from third countries or parts of the territory of third countries where the presence of African swine fever is confirmed is not authorised.(4) The measures laid down in Decision 2011/78/EU ensure that vehicles which have transported pigs and which enter the Union from infected areas are appropriately cleansed and disinfected. Those measures take into account the risk of spread of the disease considering transmission paths and virus survival in the environment.(5) In June 2013, Belarus reported the confirmation of an outbreak of African swine fever in backyard pigs in the region of Grodno, close to the border with Lithuania and Poland. Considering the vicinity of that region with the Union, there is a high risk of introduction of African swine fever into the Union territory. The measures laid down in Decision 2011/78/EU should therefore also apply with regard to vehicles which enter the Union from Belarus.(6) In particular, it is appropriate to ensure that all vehicles which have transported live animals and feed and which enter the Union from infected areas are appropriately cleansed and disinfected, and that such cleansing and disinfection is properly documented.(7) The transporter should ensure that for each vehicle used for the transport of animals or feed a register containing information on cleansing and disinfection is retained for a minimum period of three years.(8) In the interest of clarity and simplification of Union legislation, Decision 2011/78/EU should be repealed and replaced by this Decision.(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. For the purposes of this Decision, ‘livestock vehicle’ means any vehicle which has been used for the transport of live animals or for the transport of feed to animal holdings. 1.   Member States shall ensure that the operator or driver of a livestock vehicle on arrival from the third countries or from the parts of the territory of third countries listed in Annex I provides to the competent authority of the Member State at the point of entry in the Union information showing that the livestock or loading compartment, where applicable the truck body, the loading ramp, the equipment having been in contact with animals, the wheels and the driver’s cabin and protective clothes/boots used during unloading have been cleansed and disinfected after the last unloading of animals or feed.2.   The information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be included in a declaration completed in accordance with the model set out in Annex II or in any other equivalent format which includes at least the information set out in that model.3.   The original of the declaration referred to in paragraph 2 shall be kept by the competent authority for a period of three years. 1.   The competent authority of the Member State of the point of entry into the Union shall check livestock vehicles entering the Union from the third countries or from the parts of the territory of third countries listed in Annex I, in order to determine whether they have been satisfactorily cleansed and disinfected.2.   Where the checks referred to in paragraph 1 show that cleansing and disinfection have been satisfactorily carried out or where the competent authorities have in addition to the measures provided for in paragraph 1 ordered, organised and carried out additional disinfection of previously cleansed livestock vehicles used for the transport of animals, the competent authority shall attest that fact by issuing a certificate in accordance with the model set out in Annex III.3.   Where the checks referred to in paragraph 1 show that cleansing and disinfection of the livestock vehicle have not been satisfactorily carried out, the competent authority shall take one of the following measures:(a) subject the livestock vehicle to proper cleansing and disinfection at a place designated by the competent authority, as close as possible to the point of entry into the Member State concerned and issue the certificate referred to in paragraph 2;(b) where there is no suitable facility for the cleansing and disinfection in the vicinity of the point of entry or there is a risk that residual animal products escape from the uncleaned livestock vehicle, refuse the entry into the Union of the livestock vehicle not satisfactorily cleansed and disinfected.4.   The original of the certificate referred to in paragraph 2 shall be kept by the operator or driver of the livestock vehicle for a period of three years. A copy of that certificate shall be kept by the competent authority for a period of three years. Decision 2011/78/EU is repealed. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 August 2013.For the CommissionTonio BORGMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9.(2)  OJ L 30, 4.2.2011, p. 40.(3)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 321.(4)  OJ L 18, 23.1.2003, p. 11.ANNEX ILIST OF THIRD COUNTRIES AND PARTS OF THE TERRITORY OF THIRD COUNTRIES WHERE THE PRESENCE OF AFRICAN SWINE FEVER VIRUS IS CONFIRMEDBelarusRussiaANNEX IIMODEL DECLARATION TO BE PROVIDED BY THE OPERATOR/DRIVER OF THE LIVESTOCK VEHICLE ENTERING THE UNION FROM THIRD COUNTRIES OR PARTS OF THE TERRITORY OF THIRD COUNTRIES WHERE THE PRESENCE OF AFRICAN SWINE FEVER IS CONFIRMEDI, the operator/driver of the livestock vehicle … declare that:(insert number of registration plate)…— the most recent unloading of animals and feed took place at:Country, region, place Date Time— following unloading, the livestock vehicle was subject to cleansing and disinfection. The cleansing and disinfection included the livestock or loading compartment, [the truck body] (delete if not applicable), the loading ramp, the equipment having been in contact with animals, the wheels and the driver’s cabin and protective clothes/boots used during unloading.Country, region, place Date Time— the disinfectant has been used at the concentrations recommended by the manufacturer (to indicate the substance and its concentration):— the next loading of animals will take place at:Country, region, place Date TimeDate Place Signature of the operator/driverName of operator/driver of the livestock vehicle and its business address (in block letters)ANNEX IIICLEANSING AND DISINFECTION CERTIFICATE FOR LIVESTOCK VEHICLES ENTERING THE UNION FROM THIRD COUNTRIES OR PARTS OF THE TERRITORY OF THIRD COUNTRIES WHERE THE PRESENCE OF AFRICAN SWINE FEVER IS CONFIRMEDI, the undersigned official certify that I have checked:1. the livestock vehicle(s) with the registration plate(s) … today and by visual control found the livestock or loading compartment, [the truck body] (1), the loading ramp, the equipment having been in contact with animals, the wheels and the driver’s cabin and protective clothes/boots used during unloading satisfactorily cleansed.2. the information presented in the form of a declaration as set out in Annex II to Commission Implementing Decision 2013/426/EU or in another equivalent form covering the items set out in Annex II to Commission Implementing Decision 2013/426/EU.Date Time Place Competent authority Signature of the official (2)Stamp: Name in block letters:(1)  Delete if not applicable.(2)  The colour of the stamp and the signature must be different from that of the printing. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;transport of animals;vehicle;transport equipment;transport facilities;health certificate;Belarus;Republic of Belarus;Russia;Russian Federation,21 +2035,"82/507/EEC: Commission Decision of 9 July 1982 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Cryotronics - Variable Temperature Cryogenic System, model LTS-21-D70C' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 608/82 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 23 December 1981, Italy has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'Cryotronics - Variable Temperature Cryogenic System, model LTS-21-D70C', ordered on 5 September 1980 and to be used for the study of radioactive half-lives and ionic thermocurrents, should be considered to be a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 2 July 1982 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a cryostat; whereas its objective technical characteristics such as the precision at the control of very low temperatures, and the use to which it is put make it specially suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for scientific activities; whereas it must therefore be considered to be a scientific apparatus;Whereas, however, on the basis of information received from Member States, apparatus of scientific value equivalent to the said apparatus, capable of being used for the same purposes, are currently being manufactured in the Community; whereas this applies, in particular, to the apparatus 'CF 204' with the apparatus 'DTC2' manufactured by Oxford Instruments Ltd, Osney Maid, UK-Oxford OX20DX,. The apparatus described as 'Cryotronics - Variable Temperature Cryogenic System, model LTS-21-D70C', which is subject of an application by Italy of 23 December 1981, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 July 1982.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 74, 18. 3. 1982, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32. +",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;refrigeration industry;industrial refrigeration;radioactivity;atomic radiation;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,21 +28242,"Regulation (EC) No 807/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European networks. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the first paragraph of Article 156 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee(2),After consulting the Committee of the Regions,Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty(3),Whereas:(1) The High-Level Group on the trans-European transport network chaired by Mr Karel Van Miert expressed concern that the delays in the cross-border sections of the priority projects on the trans-European transport network (TEN) were having an adverse effect on the profitability of the investments made by the Member States in the sections in their own country, denying them the benefit of economies of scale, and recommended that the rate of Community financing should be differentiated, according to the benefits to other countries, in particular the neighbouring countries, stressing that such modulation should in the first instance benefit the cross-border projects used by long-distance transport services. Moreover, the Community financing rate should be differentiated according to the extent to which the project's economic benefits exceed its financial profitability.(2) To this end the High-Level Group recommended a higher rate of Community aid to promote completion of the cross-border connections for the priority projects and added that the budgetary impact of such a change would be limited. This should be implemented bearing in mind the need to focus TENs resources on key projects, while recognising the need for continued financial support for non-priority projects.(3) The possibility should be given to meet the budgetary commitments by means of annual instalments, while basing them on a global and multiannual legal commitment.(4) A temporary increase in the rate of Community aid may provide an incentive for actors to speed up and to render effective the implementation of priority projects covered by this Regulation.(5) The establishment of public-private partnerships (or of other forms of cooperation between the public and private sectors) demands a firm financial commitment from institutional investors which is sufficiently attractive to raise private capital. Granting Community financial aid on a multiannual basis would remove the uncertainties which are slowing down project development. Measures should therefore be taken to grant financial support to the projects selected on the basis of a multiannual legal commitment.(6) Cross-border connections between energy networks are important for ensuring smooth operation of the internal market, security of supply and optimum use of energy infrastructure. Priority projects on the energy networks, which are necessary in the interests of the European economy but unprofitable in business terms and which do not distort competition between enterprises, should therefore also qualify for higher financial aid. This aid is in respect of priority projects on the energy networks.(7) Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95(4) should be adapted to take account of Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(5).(8) Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 should therefore be amended accordingly,. Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 5 shall be amended as follows:(a) paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:""3. Regardless of the form of intervention chosen, the total amount of Community aid under this Regulation shall not exceed 10 % of the total investment cost. However, the total amount of Community aid may exceptionally reach 20 % of the total investment cost in the following cases:(a) projects concerning satellite positioning and navigation systems, as provided for in Article 17 of Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network(6);(b) priority projects on the energy networks;(c) sections of the projects of European interest, provided that the projects are started before 2010, identified in Annex III to Decision No 1692/96/EC with the aim of eliminating bottlenecks and/or filling in missing sections, if such sections are cross border or cross natural barrier, and contribute to the integration of the internal market in an enlarged Community, promote safety, ensure the interoperability of the national networks and/or strongly contribute to the reduction of imbalances between modes of transport, in favour of the most environment-friendly modes. This rate shall be differentiated according to the benefits to other countries, in particular neighbouring Member States.""b) the following paragraph shall be added:""5. In the case of the projects referred to in paragraph 3, within the limits of this Regulation, the legal commitment shall be multiannual and the budgetary commitments shall be met in annual instalments."";2. in Article 13, the following paragraph shall be added:""4. If, 10 years after the financial aid was awarded, the operation in question has not been completed, the Commission may demand reimbursement of the aid paid, with due regard to the principle of proportionality, taking into account all relevant factors."";3. Article 17 shall be replaced by the following:""Article 17Committee procedure1. The Commission shall be responsible for the implementation of this Regulation.2. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. The European Investment Bank shall appoint a representative to the Committee who shall not vote.3. Where reference is made to this Article, Articles 5 and 7 of Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(7) shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.4. The Committee shall adopt its Rules of Procedure.""4. in Article 18, the following paragraph shall be added:""The allocation of funds shall be linked to the qualitative and quantitative level of implementation."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 21 April 2004.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentP. CoxFor the CouncilThe PresidentD. Roche(1) OJ C 75 E, 26.3.2002, p. 316 and OJ C 151 E, 25.6.2002, p. 291.(2) OJ C 125, 27.5.2002, p. 13.(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 2 July 2002 (OJ C 271 E, 12.11.2003, p. 163), Council Common Position of 24 February 2004 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Position of the European Parliament of 30 March 2004 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4) OJ L 228, 23.9.1995, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1655/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 197, 29.7.1999, p. 1).(5) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.(6) OJ L 228, 9.9.1996, p. 1. Decision as amended by Decision No 1346/2001/EC (OJ L 185, 6.7.2001, p. 1).(7) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. +",aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;telecommunications;telecommunications technology;energy transport;project of common interest;declaration of European interest;project of European interest;trans-European network;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,21 +4258,"2006/882/EC: Council Decision of 13 November 2006 on the conclusion of a Protocol amending the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, on tariff quotas for sugar and sugar products originating in Croatia or in the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133, in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) On 28 February 2005 the Council authorised the Commission to enter into negotiations with the Republic of Croatia to amend the preferential arrangements as regards imports of sugar originating in Croatia into the Community under the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part (1), approved by Council and Commission Decision 2005/40/EC, Euratom (2).(2) The Commission has finalised negotiations for a Protocol amending the Stabilisation and Association Agreement. The said Protocol should therefore be approved.(3) The measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol should be adopted by the Commission according to the same procedure as that provided for as regards the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 of 20 February 2006 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (3),. The Protocol amending the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, on tariff quotas for sugar and sugar products originating in Croatia or in the Community (hereinafter referred to as the Protocol) is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Protocol in order to bind the Community. The Commission shall adopt the detailed rules for implementing the Protocol in accordance with the procedure as laid down in Article 39 of Regulation (EC) No 318/2006.. Done at Brussels, 13 November 2006.For the CouncilThe PresidentE. TUOMIOJA(1)  OJ L 26, 28.1.2005, p. 3.(2)  OJ L 26, 28.1.2005, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 1.7.12.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 341/33PROTOCOLamending the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, on tariff quotas for sugar and sugar products originating in Croatia or in the CommunityTHE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Community’,of the one part, andTHE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, hereinafter referred to as ‘Croatia’,of the other part,Whereas:(1) The Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, (hereinafter referred to as the SAA) was signed in Luxembourg on 29 October 2001 and entered into force on 1 February 2005.(2) Negotiations have taken place to alter the preferential arrangements in the SAA with regard to sugar and sugar products originating in Croatia or in the Community.(3) Appropriate amendments to the SAA should be adopted,HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The SAA is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 27 shall be amended as follows:(a) in paragraph 1, the first subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:(b) the following paragraph shall be added:2. The text set out in the Annex to this Decision shall be added as Annex IV(h).3. In the table in Annex I to Protocol 3, the following references shall be deleted:Article 2The Parties shall meet in the second half of 2008 to review the effects of this Protocol.Article 3This Protocol shall form an integral part of the SAA.Article 4This Protocol shall enter into force on 1 January 2007.Article 5This Protocol is drawn up in duplicate in the Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Slovak, Slovene, Spanish, Swedish and Croatian languages, each of these texts being equally authentic.Hecho en Zagreb, el veintiocho de noviembre de dos mil seis.V Záhřebu dne dvacátého osmého listopadu dva tisíce šest.Udfærdiget i Zagreb den otteogtyvende november to tusind og seks.Geschehen zu Zagreb am achtundzwanzigsten November zweitausendundsechs.Koostatud kahekümne kaheksandal novembril kahe tuhande kuuendal aastal Zagrebis.Έγινε στο Ζάγκρεμπ στις είκοσι οκτώ Νοεμβρίου δύο χιλιάδες έξι.Done at Zagreb on the twenty-eighth day of November in the year two thousand and six.Fait à Zagreb, le vingt-huit novembre deux mille six.Fatto a Zagabria, addì ventotto novembre duemilasei.Zagrebā, divi tūkstoši sestā gada divdesmit astotajā novembrī.Priimta Zagrebe, du tūkstančiai šeštų metų lapkričio dvidešimt aštuntą dieną.Kelt Zágrábban, a kétezer-hatodik év november havának huszonnyolcadik napján.Magħmul f'Żagreb fit-tmienja u għoxrin jum ta' Novembru fis-sena elfejn u sitta.Gedaan te Zagreb, de achtentwintigste november tweeduizend en zes.Sporządzono w Zagrzebiu dnia dwudziestego ósmego listopada dwa tysiące szóstego roku.Feito em Zagrebe, aos vinte e oito dias do mês de Novembro do ano de dois mil e seis.V Záhrebe dvadsiateho ôsmeho novembra dvetisícšesť.V Zagrebu, dne osemindvajsetega novembra, leta dva tisoč šest.Tehty Zagrebissa kahdentenakymmenentenäkahdeksantena päivänä marraskuuta vuonna kaksituhattakuusiUtfärdat i Zagreb den tjuguåttonde november år tvåtusensex.Sastavljeno u Zagrebu dana dvadesetosmog studenoga dvije tisuće i šeste godine.Por la Comunidad EuropeaZa Evropské společenstvíFor Det Europæiske FællesskabFür die Europäische GemeinschaftEuroopa Ühenduse nimelΓια την Ευρωπαϊκή ΚοινότηταFor the European CommunityPour la Communauté européennePer la Comunità europeaEiropas Kopienas vārdāEuropos bendrijos varduAz Európai Közösség részér��lGħall-Komunitá EwropeaVoor de Europese GemeenschapW imieniu Wspólnoty EuropejskiejPela Comunidade EuropeiaZa Európske spoločenstvoZa Evropsko skupnostEuroopan yhteisön puolestaFör Europeiska gemenskapenZa Europsku zajednicuPor la República de CroaciaZa Chorvatskou republikuFor Republikken KroatienFür die Republik KroatienHorvaatia Vabariigi nimelΓια τη Δημοκρατία της ΚροατίαςFor the Republic of CroatiaPour la République de CroatiePer la Repubblica di CroaziaHorvātijas Republikas vārdāKroatijos Respublikos varduA Horvát Köztársaság részérőlGħar-Repubblika tal-KroazjaVoor de Republiek KroatiëW imieniu Republiki ChorwacjiPela República da CroáciaZa Chorvátsku republikuZa Republiko HrvaškoKroatian tasavallan puolestaFör Republiken KroatienZa Republiku HrvatskuANNEX‘ANNEX IV(h)referred to in Article 27(5)1. The Community shall apply duty-free access on imports into the Community for products originating in Croatia of headings 1701 and 1702 of the Combined Nomenclature within a limit of an annual quantity of 180 000 tonnes (net weight).2. Croatia shall apply a reduced duty access on imports into Croatia of products originating in the Community of headings 1701 of the Combined Nomenclature within a limit of an annual quantity of 80 000 tonnes (net weight), to be applied only once imports from Croatia to the Community of headings 1701 and 1702 of the Combined Nomenclature reach 80 000 tonnes (net weight). On this quantity Croatia will reduce duty rates as follows:— on 1 January 2007 the duty shall be reduced to 75 % of the basic duty,— on 1 January 2008 the duty shall be reduced to 70 % of the basic duty,— on 1 January 2009 and onwards the duty shall be reduced to 50 % of the basic duty.3. The Community undertakes not to pay export refunds from the Community budget for sugar, syrup and certain other sugar products falling under headings 1701 and 1702 of the Combined Nomenclature when exported in natural state to Croatia. Croatia undertakes not to pay export refunds for sugar exports to the Community.’ +",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;sugar product;protocol to an agreement;ratification of an agreement;conclusion of an agreement;association agreement (EU);EC association agreement;economic stabilisation;economic stability;economic stabilization;sugar;fructose;fruit sugar;Croatia;Republic of Croatia,21 +20893,"2001/589/EC: Council Decision of 18 June 2001 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Bulgaria concerning the participation of the Republic of Bulgaria in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1), in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),Whereas:(1) The European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network were established by Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90(3).(2) The Luxembourg European Council (December 1997) made participation in the Community programmes and agencies a way of stepping up the pre-accession strategy for the central and east European countries. In the case of the agencies, the European Council's conclusions provide that ""the Community agencies in which applicant countries will be able to participate will be determined on a case-by-case basis"".(3) The Helsinki European Council (December 1999) reaffirmed the inclusive nature of the accession process, which now comprises 13 candidate countries within a single framework with the candidate countries participating in the accession process on an equal footing.(4) The Council, on 14 February 2000, authorised the Commission to conduct negotiations on the participation in the European Environment Agency of the countries applying for accession. The Commission signed the Final Act of the negotiations on 9 October 2000.(5) The Agreement as referred to in this Decision should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Bulgaria concerning the participation of the Republic of Bulgaria in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network is approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is set out as an Annex to this Decision. The President of the Council is authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to deposit the notification provided for in Article 18 of the Agreement. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Luxembourg, 18 June 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Winberg(1) OJ C 120 E, 24.4.2001, p. 195.(2) Opinion delivered 31.5.2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ L 120, 11.5.1990, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 933/1999 (OJ L 117, 5.5.1999, p. 1). +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);environmental policy;environmental management;environmental monitoring;EMAS;EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme;environmental inspection;environmental surveillance;environmental watch;monitoring of pollution;information network;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;European Environment Agency;EEA;European Environment Monitoring and Information Network,21 +20946,"2001/682/CFSP: Council Decision of 30 August 2001 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) on the activities of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in FYROM. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular Article 24 thereof,Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency,Whereas:(1) On 22 December 2000, the Council adopted Joint Action 2000/811/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission(1).(2) Article 6 of that Joint Action provides that the detailed rules governing the EUMM operations in the areas of its responsibilities are to be laid down in arrangements to be concluded in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24 of the Treaty.(3) Following the Council Decision of 28 June 2001 authorising the Presidency to open negotiations, the Presidency negotiated an Agreement with FYROM on the activities of the EUMM.(4) That Agreement should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Union and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the activities of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the European Union. This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.. Done at Brussels, 30 August 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. Michel(1) OJ L 328, 31.12.2000, p. 53. +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);operation of the Institutions;Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;FYROM;Macedonia-Skopje;The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;ex-Yugoslav republic;fact-finding mission;experts' mission;experts' working visit;investigative mission;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union,21 +34796,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1390/2007 of 27 November 2007 establishing a prohibition of fishing for Norway lobster in ICES zones of III a, EC waters of III b, III c and III d by vessels flying the flag of Germany. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 41/2007 of 21 December 2006 fixing for 2007 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2007.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2007.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2007 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 November 2007.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 865/2007 (OJ L 192, 24.7.2007, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11), as corrected by OJ L 36, 8.2.2007, p. 6.(3)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2007, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 898/2007 (OJ L 196, 28.7.2007, p. 22).ANNEXNo 74Member State GermanyStock NEP/3A/BCDSpecies Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus)Zone III a, EC waters of III b, III c and III dDate 13.11.2007 +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;ship's flag;nationality of ships;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +29562,"2005/628/EC: Commission Decision of 26 August 2005 amending Decision 89/471/EEC authorising methods for grading pig carcases in Germany (notified under document number C(2005) 3238). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84 of 13 November 1984 determining the Community scale for grading pig carcases (1), and in particular Article 5(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) By Commission Decision 89/471/EEC (2), the use of several methods for grading pig carcases in Germany was authorised.(2) The German Government has requested the Commission to authorise the application of a new apparatus as a reference system for assessing the lean meat content of carcases in the framework of the existing grading methods and has submitted the details required in Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2967/85 of 24 October 1985 laying down detailed rules for the application of the Community scale for grading pig carcases (3).(3) The examination of this request has revealed that the conditions for authorising the new apparatus are fulfilled. The use of the apparatus ‘Ultrasound-Scanner SSD 256’ as a reference system for assessing the lean meat content can thus be replaced by the use of the apparatus ‘Ultrasonic Scanner GE Logiq 200pro’.(4) Decision 89/471/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Pigmeat,. Decision 89/471/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. In Article 1, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:2. Article 4a is deleted.3. In the Annex, Part 1 is amended as follows:(a) the title is replaced by the following:(b) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:‘1. The “Ultrasonic Scanner GE Logiq 200pro” is a two-dimensional ultrasonic scanner with digital image processing. The system is operated with a linear 3.5 MHz probe that allows a sonar penetration down to about 20 cm depending on the display window chosen. The scanning width of the probe is 9,4 cm, which corresponds to two or three ribs of the carcase. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 26 August 2005.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 301, 20.11.1984, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3513/93 (OJ L 320, 22.12.1993, p. 5).(2)  OJ L 233, 10.8.1989, p. 30. Decision as last amended by Decision 97/546/EC (OJ L 224, 14.8.1997, p. 20).(3)  OJ L 285, 25.10.1985, p. 39. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 3127/94 (OJ L 330, 21.12.1994, p. 43). +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;statistical method;statistical harmonisation;statistical methodology;agricultural product nomenclature;nomenclature of agricultural products;measuring equipment;measuring instrument;meter;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;carcase;animal carcase,21 +35104,"2008/417/EC: Council Decision of 3 June 2008 authorising Portugal to apply a reduced rate of excise duty on locally produced beer in the autonomous region of Madeira. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 299(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas:(1) By a request dated 30 May 2007 and referring to Article 299(2) of the Treaty, Portugal seeks a derogation from Article 90 of the Treaty in order to apply a rate of excise duty, lower than the national rate set in accordance with Council Directive 92/84/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of the rates of excise duty on alcohol and alcoholic beverages (2) to beer produced in Madeira, in cases where the annual production of the brewery does not exceed 300 000 hectolitres. Production in excess of 200 000 hectolitres would benefit from the reduced only to the extent it is consumed locally.(2) By way of justification for its request, Portugal has explained that the possibilities offered by Article 4 of Council Directive 92/83/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the harmonisation of the structures of excise duties on alcohol and alcoholic beverages (3) are not sufficient to offset the disadvantages suffered by the breweries in Madeira on account of their remote location, fragmented terrain and tight local markets. Under that Article, breweries whose annual beer production does not exceed 200 000 hectolitres may benefit from reduced rates of excise duty, provided that those rates are not set at more than 50 % below the standard national rate. Portugal has made use of this provision, applying a 50 % reduction to breweries whose annual production does not exceed 200 000 hectolitres. However, it does not signify that breweries located in Madeira that reach production in excess of that threshold would be in a sufficiently strong position to face up to competition from beers from mainland Portugal (or mainland Europe). Their share of the local market would continue to diminish as a result of the strong competition that they would continue to face from foreign beers owing to the additional costs that they would have to meet as a result of their remoteness, namely maintaining high level of stocks, transport of raw and secondary materials, and packaging from mainland Portugal. Thus, even though such breweries would, upon reaching 200 000 hectolitres annual production, cease to be ‘small’ as defined in Article 4 of Directive 92/83/EEC, they would nonetheless continue to be small compared to the large national and multinational breweries with whom they compete. It is, therefore, essential for the continued survival of the local industry that breweries should benefit from a reduced rate in the event that their annual production exceeds 200 000 hectolitres, without however going beyond 300 000 hectolitres.(3) Portugal therefore requests that the entitlement to a reduced rate, which would be set at 50 % below the standard national rate, should be available to beer produced locally by independent brewers situated in Madeira whose annual production does not exceed 300 000 hectolitres. However, where annual production exceeds 200 000 hectolitres the entitlement to a reduced rate for quantities in excess of this figure will only apply to beer which is to be consumed locally in Madeira.(4) A careful examination of the situation shows that it is essential to grant Portugal's request, if the brewing industry is to be maintained in the outermost region of Madeira. It is clear that, in the circumstances of this case and subject to the relevant conditions, the effect of extending the tax reduction will be to place the brewing industry of Madeira on an equal footing with its competitors in mainland Portugal and other Member States. The tax advantages gained will do no more than offset the extra costs necessarily incurred as a result of the remoteness of the industry's location.(5) In order not to undermine the single market, the entitlement to a reduced rate for production above 200 000 hectolitres should only apply to beer produced and consumed locally in Madeira.(6) Although the requested derogation from Article 90 of the Treaty is necessary to ensure that the development of the outermost region of Madeira is not jeopardised, it is also necessary to set a time limit on tax derogations. On the other hand, however, it is important to ensure that local economic operators have the requisite security to develop their commercial activities. It is appropriate, therefore, that the derogation be granted for a period of six years.(7) Furthermore, the production of a mid-term report should be required, so that the Commission can assess whether the conditions justifying the granting of such a derogation continue to be fulfilled.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision should be without prejudice to the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty,. By way of derogation from Article 90 of the Treaty, Portugal is authorised to apply a rate of excise duty lower than the national rate fixed in accordance with Directive 92/84/EEC in the case of beer produced in the autonomous region of Madeira by independent breweries situated in that region, whose total annual production does not exceed 300 000 hectolitres. Production in excess of 200 000 hectolitres annually may benefit from the reduced rate only to the extent it is consumed locally in Madeira.The term ‘independent brewery’ shall mean a brewery which is legally and economically independent of any other brewery, which uses premises situated physically apart from those of any other brewery and does not operate under licence. However, where two or more breweries cooperate, and their combined annual production does not exceed 300 000 hectolitres, those breweries may be treated as a single independent brewery.The reduced excise duty rate, which may fall below the minimum rate, shall not be set more than 50 % lower than the standard national excise duty rate for Portugal. By 31 December 2010, Portugal shall send the Commission a report on the situation, to enable it to assess whether the reasons justifying the derogation provided for in Article 1 still exist. This Decision shall apply until 31 December 2013. This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic.. Done at Brussels, 3 June 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. BAJUK(1)  Opinion of 11 April 2008 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 29.(3)  OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 21. Directive as amended by the 2005 Act of Accession. +",excise duty;excise tax;location of production;location of agricultural production;Madeira;Autonomous region of Madeira;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;tax relief;relief from taxes;tax abatement;tax advantage;tax allowance;tax concession;tax credit;tax deduction;tax reduction;beer;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +31390,"2006/59/EC: Commission Decision of 24 January 2006 authorising the placing on the market of rye bread with added phytosterols/phytostanols as novel foods or novel food ingredients under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document number C(2006) 115) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 21 September 2000 Karl Fazer Ltd made a request to the competent authorities of Finland to place foods with added phytosterols on the market as novel foods or novel food ingredients.(2) On 29 January 2001 the competent authorities of Finland issued their initial assessment report.(3) In their initial assessment report, Finland’s competent food safety assessment body came to the conclusion that the phytosterols/phytostanols are safe for human consumption.(4) The Commission forwarded this initial assessment report to all Member States on 13 March 2001.(5) Within the 60-day period laid down in Article 6(4) of the Regulation, reasoned objections to the marketing of the products were raised in accordance with that provision.(6) The Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) in its opinion ‘General view on the long-term effects of the intake of elevated levels of phytosterols from multiple dietary sources, with particular attention to the effects on β-carotene’ of 26 September 2002 indicated that there was no evidence of additional benefits at intakes higher than 3 g/day and that high intakes might induce undesirable effects and that it was therefore prudent to avoid plant sterol intakes exceeding 3 g/day.(7) Furthermore, the SCF, in its opinion on applications for approval of a variety of plant sterol enriched foods of 5 March 2003, reiterated its concerns about cumulative intakes from a wide range of foods with added phytosterols. However, at the same time the SCF confirmed with regard to the application of Oy Karl Fazer Ab that the addition of phytosterols to a wide range of bakery products was safe.(8) In order to meet the concerns on cumulative intakes of phytosterols/phytostanols from different products Oy Karl Fazer Ab consequently agreed to reduce the original application to rye bread.(9) Commission Regulation (EC) No 608/2004 of 31 March 2004 (2) concerning the labelling of foods and food ingredients with added phytosterols, phytosterol esters, phytostanols and/or phytostanol esters ensures that consumers receive the information necessary in order to avoid excessive intake of additional phytosterols.(10) The Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health has not given a favourable opinion; the Commission therefore submitted a proposal to the Council on 22 August 2005 in accordance with Article 5(4) of the Council Decision 1999/468/EC (3), the Council being required to act within three months.(11) However, the Council has not reacted within the required time-limit; a Decision should now be adopted by the Commission,. Foods and food ingredients as described in Annex I with added phytosterols/phytostanols as specified in Annex II hereinafter called the products, may be placed on the market in the Community. The products shall be presented in such a manner that they can easily be divided into portions that contain either a maximum of 3 g (in case of one portion per day) or a maximum of 1 g (in case of three portions per day) of added phytosterols/phytostanols. This Decision is addressed to Oy Karl Fazer Ab, Fazerintie 6, FIN-00941 Helsinki.. Done at Brussels, 24 January 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 43, 14.2.1997, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 97, 1.4.2004, p. 44.(3)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.ANNEX IPRODUCTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1Rye bread with flour containing ≥ 50 % rye (wholemeal rye flour, whole or cracked rye kernels and rye flakes) and ≤ 30 % wheat; and with ≤ 4 % added sugar but no fat added.ANNEX IISPECIFICATIONS OF PHYTOSTEROLS AND PHYTOSTANOLS FOR THE ADDITION TO FOODS AND FOOD INGREDIENTSDefinitionPhytosterols and phytostanols are sterols and stanols that are extracted from plants and may be presented as free sterols and stanols or esterified with food grade fatty acids.Composition (with GC-FID or equivalent method)< 80 % β-sitosterol< 15 % β-sitostanol< 40 % campesterol< 5 % campestanol< 30 % stigmasterol< 3 % brassicasterol< 3 % other sterols/stanolsContamination/Purity (GC-FID or equivalent method)Phytosterols and phytostanols extracted from sources other than vegetable oil suitable for food have to be free of contaminants, best ensured by a purity of more than 99 % of the phytosterol/phytostanol ingredient. +",food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;marketing standard;grading;bread;health risk;danger of sickness;rye;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive;labelling,21 +44702,"Decision (EU) 2015/437 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2014 on the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 of 11 November 2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (1), and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (2), and in particular point 11 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) The European Union has created a European Union Solidarity Fund (the ‘Fund’) to show solidarity with the population of regions struck by disasters.(2) Article 10 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 (3) allows the mobilisation of the Fund within the annual ceiling of EUR 500 million (2011 prices).(3) Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 contains the provisions whereby the Fund may be mobilised.(4) Serbia has submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, concerning floods.(5) Croatia has submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, concerning floods.(6) Bulgaria has submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, concerning floods,. For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014, the European Union Solidarity Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 79 726 440 in commitment appropriations.For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, the European Union Solidarity Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 79 726 440 in payment appropriations This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Strasbourg, 17 December 2014.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentM. SCHULZFor the CouncilThe PresidentB. DELLA VEDOVA(1)  OJ L 311, 14.11.2002, p. 3.(2)  OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1.(3)  Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884). +",fund (EU);EC fund;payment appropriation;aid to disaster victims;aid to catastrophe victims;natural disaster;natural catastrophe;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;general budget (EU);EC general budget;Croatia;Republic of Croatia;Serbia;Republic of Serbia;commitment of expenditure;commitment appropriation;commitment authorisation;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,21 +17605,"98/612/CFSP: Council Decision of 26 October 1998 amending Common Position 96/635/CFSP on Burma/Myanmar. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article J.2 thereof,Whereas Common Position 96/635/CFSP of 28 October 1996, defined by the Council on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union, on Burma/Myanmar (1), as amended by Decision 98/107/CFSP (2), and extended by Decision 98/303/CFSP (3), expires on 29 October 1998;Whereas Common Position 96/365/CFSP should be further extended in the light of point 6 thereof;Whereas the internal situation in Burma continues to deteriorate, opposition activists, in particular representatives elected to Parliament, continue to be detained and the Burmese authorities have taken no steps towards democracy and national reconciliation;Whereas, in this connection, the restrictive measures taken under Common Position 96/635/CFSP, should be strengthened,. Common Position 96/635/CFSP is hereby extended until 29 April 1999. Point 5(b) of Common Position 96/635/CFSP shall be amended as follows:'(b) introduces the following additional measures:(i) ban on the issuing of entry and transit visas to senior members of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) and their families and to Burmese authorities in the tourism sector;(ii) ban on the issuing of entry and transit visas to senior members of the military or the security forces who formulate, implement or benefit from policies that impede Burma/Myanmar's transition to democracy, and their families;(iii) suspension of high-level bilateral government (Ministers and officials of political director level and above) visits to Burma/Myanmar.` This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.. Done at Luxembourg, 26 October 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentW. SCHÜSSEL(1) OJ L 287, 8. 11. 1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 32, 6. 2. 1998, p. 13.(3) OJ L 138, 9. 5. 1998, p. 5. +",military regime;military dictatorship;military junta;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;admission of aliens;tourist visa;visa;Burma/Myanmar;Burma;Myanmar;Republic of the Union of Myanmar;visa policy;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union,21 +16915,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1419/97 of 22 July 1997 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2332/92 as regards sparkling wines produced in the Community and Regulation (EEC) No 4252/88 on the preparation and marketing of liqueur wines produced in the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas Articles 11 and 16 of Regulation (EEC) No 2332/92 (4) and Article 6 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4252/88 (5) fix the maximum sulphur dioxide content of sparkling wines and of liqueur wines; whereas those Articles provide for the presentation by 1 April 1997 of a report from the Commission to the Council on those contents, together, where appropriate, with proposals; whereas the measures proposed should be consistent with others that the Commission is required to draft; whereas the abovementioned deadline should therefore be postponed; whereas the same is true for the deadlines provided for in Article 4 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4252/88,. Regulation (EEC) No 2332/92 is hereby amended as follows:1. In Article 11 (3), '1 April 1997` and '1 September 1997` shall be replaced respectively by '1 April 1998` and '1 September 1998`.2. In Article 16 (3), '1 April 1997` and '1 September 1997` shall be replaced respectively by '1 April 1998` and '1 September 1998`. Regulation (EEC) No 4252/88 is hereby amended as follows:1. In Article 4 (2), '1 April 1997` and '1 September 1997` shall be replaced respectively by '1 April 1998` and '1 September 1998`.2. In Article 6 (2), '1 April 1997` and '1 September 1997` shall be replaced respectively by '1 April 1998` and '1 September 1998`. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 July 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1) OJ No C 101, 27. 3. 1997, p. 22.(2) OJ No C 200, 30. 6. 1997.(3) Opinion delivered on 29 May 1997 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4) OJ No L 231, 13. 8. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1594/96 (OJ No L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 35).(5) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1988, p. 59. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1594/96. +",marketing standard;grading;EU production;Community production;European Union production;sparkling wine;semi-sparkling wine;spirits;Armagnac;Cognac;brandy;gin;grappa;marc;rum;schnapps;spirits from distilling cereals;spirits from distilling fruit;spirits from distilling wine;vodka;whisky,21 +18745,"1999/587/EC: Commission Decision of 28 July 1999 on financial aid from the Community for the operation of certain Community reference laboratories in the field of animal health and live animals (notified under document number C(1999) 2466) (Only the Danish, German, English, French and Swedish texts are authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999(2), and in particular Article 28(2) thereof,(1) Whereas Community financial aid should be granted to the Community reference laboratories designated by the Community to assist them in carrying out the functions and duties laid down in the following Directives and Decision:- Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980 introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever(3), as last amended by Decision 93/384/EEC(4),- Council Directive 92/40/EEC of 19 May 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of avian influenza(5), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden,- Council Directive 92/66/EEC of 14 July 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of Newcastle disease(6), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden,- Council Directive 92/119/EEC of 17 December 1992 introducing general Community measures for the control of certain animal diseases and specific measures relating to swine vesicular disease(7), as last amended by Decision 95/1/EC, Euratom, ECSC(8),- Council Directive 93/53/EEC of 24 June 1993 introducing minimum Community measures for the control of certain fish diseases(9),- Council Directive 95/70/EC of 22 December 1995 introducing minimum Community measures for the control of certain diseases affecting bivalve molluscs(10),- Council Decision 96/463/EC of 23 July 1996 designating the reference body responsible for collaborating in rendering uniform the testing methods and the assessment of the results for pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species(11);(2) Whereas Community assistance must be conditional on the accomplishment of those functions and duties by the laboratory concerned;(3) Whereas, for budgetary reasons, Community assistance should be granted for a period of one year;(4) Whereas, for supervisory purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy(12), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1287/95(13), should apply;(5) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. The Community grants financial assistance to Germany for the functions and duties to be carried out by the Institut für Virologie der tierärztlichen Hochschule, Hanover, Germany, for classical swine fever referred to in Annex VI to Directive 80/217/EEC.2. The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 180000 for the period from 1 October 1999 to 30 September 2000. 1. The Community grants financial assistance to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties to be carried out by the Central Veterinary Laboratory, Addlestone, United Kingdom, for avian influenza referred to in Annex V to Directive 92/40/EEC.2. The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 30000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1999. 1. The Community grants financial assistance to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties to be carried out by the Central Veterinary Laboratory, Addlestone, United Kingdom for Newcastle disease referred to in Annex V to Directive 92/66/EEC.2. The Communiy's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 75000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1999. 1. The Community grants financial assistance to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties to be carried out by the Pirbright Laboratory, United Kingdom for swine vesicular disease referred to in Annex III to Directive 92/119/EEC.2. The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 80000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1999. 1. The Community grants financial assistance to Denmark for the functions and duties to be carried out by the Statens Veterinære Serumlaboratorium, Århus, Denmark for fish diseases referred to in Annex C to Directive 93/53/EEC.2. The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 120000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1999. 1. The Community grants financial assistance to France for the functions and duties to be carried out by the l'Ifremer, la Tremblade, France for diseases of bivalve molluscs referred to in Annex B to Directive 95/70/EC.2. The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 90000 for the period form 1 January to 31 December 1999. 1. The Community grants financial assistance to Sweden for the functions and duties referred to in Annex II to Decision 96/463/EC to be carried out by the Interbull Centre, Uppsala, Sweden for the harmonisation of the various methods of testing and the assessment of the results of the methods of testing pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species.2. The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 40000 for the period from 1 January 1999 to 31 December 1999. The Community's financial assistance shall be paid following presentation of supporting documents and a technical report by the recipient Member State. Those documents must be presented at the latest three months after the end of the period for which financial assitance has been granted. Articles 8 and 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/90 shall apply mutatis mutandis. 0This Decision is addressed to Denmark, Germany, France, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 28 July 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19.(2) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103.(3) OJ L 47, 21.2.1980, p. 11.(4) OJ L 166, 8.7.1993, p. 34.(5) OJ L 167, 22.6.1992, p. 1.(6) OJ L 260, 5.9.1992, p. 1.(7) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 69.(8) OJ L 1, 1.1.1995, p. 1.(9) OJ L 175, 19.7.1993, p. 23.(10) OJ L 332, 30.12.1995, p. 33.(11) OJ L 192, 2.8.1996, p. 19.(12) OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13.(13) OJ L 125, 8.6.1995, p. 1. +",live animal;animal on the hoof;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;administrative expenditure (EU);EC administrative expenditure;EC operating budget;administrative budget of the Institutions;budget of the Community institutions;animal health;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,21 +43471,"2014/513/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 31 July 2014 amending the annex to Implementing Decision 2014/178/EU as regards the areas in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia under restriction for African swine fever (notified under document C(2014) 5583) Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (2), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 2002/99/EC of 16 December 2002 laying down animal health rules governing the production, processing, distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption (3), and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Implementing Decision 2014/178/EU (4) lays down animal health control measures in relation to African swine fever in certain Member States. The Annex to that Decision demarcates and lists certain areas differentiated by the level of risk based on the epidemiological situation. That list includes certain areas of Italy, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia.(2) Since 26 June 2014, the presence of African swine fever has been identified in feral pigs and domestic pigs in Latvia. The likely source of the introduction of African swine fever virus is from neighbouring third countries that have reported the occurrence of that disease. Several outbreaks in domestic pigs were reported near the Latvian border with third countries and cases in feral pigs were found in the same area, up to 30 kilometres from that border. In addition, several outbreaks in domestic pigs and few cases in feral pigs were reported in Latvia near the Estonian border. New findings were also reported by Lithuania, notably one outbreak in a pig holding in the Eastern part of the country.(3) The evolution of the current epidemiological situation should be considered in the assessment of the risk represented by the animal health situation in Lithuania, Latvia and in neighbouring third countries. In order to focus animal health control measures and to prevent the spread of that disease as well as to prevent any unnecessary disturbance to trade within the Union and to avoid unjustified barriers to trade by third countries, the Union list of areas subject to the animal health control measures provided for in Implementing Decision 2014/178/EU should be amended and take into account the current animal health situation as regards that disease in Lithuania and Latvia.(4) It is therefore necessary to amend the annex to Implementing Decision 2014/178/EU to include the relevant areas of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.(5) Implementing Decision 2014/178/EU should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,. The annex to Implementing Decision 2014/178/EU is amended in accordance with the annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 July 2014.For the CommissionTonio BORGMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13.(2)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.(3)  OJ L 18, 23.1.2003, p. 11.(4)  Commission Implementing Decision 2014/178/EU of 27 March 2014 concerning animal health control measures relating to African swine fever in certain Member States (OJ L 95, 29.3.2014, p. 47).ANNEXThe annex to Implementing Decision 2014/178/EU is amended as follows:(1) Part I is amended as follows:(a) the entry for Latvia is replaced by the following:the whole of the novads of Mazsalacathe whole of the novads of Alojathe whole of the novads of Kocēni and the pilsēta of Valmierathe whole of the novads of Priekuļiin the novads of Rauna the pagasts of Raunathe whole of the novads of Smiltenethe whole of the novads of Apein the novads of Ludza the pagasti of Cirma, Pureņi, Ņukši, Isnauda, Pilda, Nirza and Briģithe whole of the novads of Ciblain the novads of Rēzekne the pagasti of Stoļerova, Griškāni, Čornaja, Lūznava, Malta, Feimaņi, Silmala, Ozolaine, Ozolmuiža and Sakstagalain the novads of Viļāni the pagasti of Sokolki and Viļāniin the novads of Riebiņi the pagasti of Riebiņi, Rušona, Silajāņi, Galēni and Stabulniekithe whole of the novads of Preiļiin the novads of Līvāni the pagasts of Sutrithe whole of the novads of Vārkavain the novads of Daugavpils the pagasti of Dubna, Višķi, Ambeļi, Biķernieku, Naujene, Saliena, Vecsaliena, Skrudaliena, Demene, Laucesa, Tabore, Maļinova, Kalupe and Vabole.’(b) the following entry for Estonia is added:in the maakond of Viljandi the vald of Karksi and Abja (including the municipality of Moisakula)in the maakond of Valga the vald of Põdrala, Helme, Puka, Hummuli, Õru, Palupera, Otepää, Tõlliste, Karula, Taheva and Sangaste and the linn of Valga and Tõrvain the maakond of Võru the vald of Urvaste, Antsla, Mõniste and Varstu.’(c) the entry for Lithuania is replaced by the following:in the apskritis of Marijampolė the district municipalities of Kalvarija, Marijampolė, Kazlų Rūdain the apskritis of Kaunas the district municipalities of Prienai and Birštonasin the apskritis of Vilnius the district municipalities of Trakai, Elektrėnai, Vilnius city municipality, Vilnius and Švenčionysin the apskritis of Utena the district municipalities of Molėtai, Utena, Zarasai and Visaginas.’(2) In Part II, the entry for Latvia is replaced by the following:the whole of the novads of Rūjienain the novads of Naukšēni the pagasts of Ķoņiin the novads of Burtnieki the pagasti of Vecate, Matīši, Burtnieki, and Valmierathe whole of the novads of Beverīnain the novads of Valka the pagasti of Vijciems and Zvārtava.’(3) Part III is replaced by the following:all areas of Sardinia.the whole of the novads of Zilupein the novads of Ludza the pagasti of Rundēni and Istrain the novads of Rēzekne the pagasti of Puša, Mākoņkalns and Kaunatathe whole of the novads of Dagdathe whole of the novads of Aglonathe whole of the novads of Krāslavain the novads of Valka the pagasti of Kārķi, Ērģeme and Valkathe whole of the novads of Strenčiin the novads of Burtnieki the pagasti of Ēvele and Rencēniin the novads of Naukšēni the pagasts of Naukšēni.in the apskritis of Utena the district municipality of Ignalina.’ +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade;regions of Estonia;regions of Latvia;regions of Lithuania,21 +25390,"Directive 2003/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 amending, for the 25th time, Council Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (substances classified as carcinogens, mutagens or substances toxic to reproduction — c/m/r) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee(2),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty(3),Whereas:(1) Council Directive 76/769/EEC(4), lays down restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations.(2) The measures provided for in this Directive fall within the framework of the action plan in Decision No 646/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March 1996 adopting an action plan to combat cancer within the framework for action in the field of public health (1996 to 2000)(5).(3) In order to improve health protection and consumer safety, substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction, and preparations containing them should not be placed on the market for use by the general public.(4) Directive 94/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 1994 amending for the 14th time Directive 76/769/EEC(6), establishes, in the form of an appendix concerning points 29, 30 and 31 of Annex I to Directive 76/769/EEC, a list containing substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction of category 1 or 2. Such substances and preparations containing them should not be placed on the market for use by the general public.(5) Directive 94/60/EC envisaged that the said list would be extended shortly after publication of an adaptation to technical progress of Annex I to Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances(7), which lists substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction of category 1 or 2.(6) Commission Directive 2001/59/EC(8), which adapted to technical progress for the 28th time Council Directive 67/548/EEC, and more particularly Annex I thereto, lists two substances newly classified as carcinogenic category 1, 19 substances newly classified as carcinogenic category 2, five substances newly classified as mutagenic category 2, one substance newly classified as toxic to reproduction category 1 and 16 substances newly classified as toxic to reproduction category 2.(7) Those substances should be added to the list in the appendix to Annex I to Directive 76/769/EEC.(8) The risks and advantages of the substances newly classified, by Directive 2001/59/EC, as carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic to reproduction of category 1 or 2 have been taken into account.(9) This Directive shall apply without prejudice to Community legislation laying down minimum requirements for the protection of workers contained in Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work(9), and individual directives based thereon, in particular Council Directive 90/394/EEC of the 28 June 1990 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens at work(10),. The substances listed in the Annex to this Directive shall be added to those substances listed in the appendix concerning points 29, 30 and 31 of Annex I to Directive 76/769/EEC. The substances listed in the Annex to this Directive in point 1(c) shall be deleted from list 2 of point 29 of Annex I to Directive 76/769/EEC. 1. Member States shall adopt and publish the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 25 June 2004. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.They shall apply those provisions from 25 December 2004.2. When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States. This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 May 2003.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentP. CoxFor the CouncilThe PresidentG. Drys(1) OJ C 126 E, 28.5.2002, p. 398.(2) OJ C 221, 17.9.2002, p. 8.(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 11 June 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal), Council Common Position of 21 January 2003 (OJ C 64 E, 18.3.2003, p. 6) and European Parliament Decision of 10 April 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4) OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 201. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2002/62/EC (OJ L 183, 12.7.2002, p. 58).(5) OJ L 95, 16.4.1996, p. 9. Decision repealed on 31 December 2002 by Decision No 1786/2002/EC (OJ L 271, 9.10.2002, p. 1).(6) OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 1.(7) OJ L 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2001/59/EC (OJ L 225, 21.8.2001, p. 1).(8) OJ L 225, 21.8.2001, p. 1.(9) OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1.(10) OJ L 196, 26.7.1990, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Council Directive 1999/38/EC (OJ L 138, 1.6.1999, p. 66).ANNEXThe Appendix to Annex I to Directive 76/769/EEC is amended as follows:1. the lists under the heading ""Point 29 - Carcinogens"" are amended as follows:(a) in the list for category 1, the following are added:>TABLE>(b) in the list for category 2, the following are added:>TABLE>(c) in the list for category 2, the following are deleted:>TABLE>2. under the heading ""Point 30 - Mutagens"" in the list for category 2, the following are added:>TABLE>3. the lists under the heading ""Point 31 - Toxic to reproduction"" are amended as follows:(a) in the list for category 1, the following is added:>TABLE>(b) in the list for category 2, the following are added:>TABLE> +",marketing restriction;consumer protection;consumer policy action plan;consumerism;consumers' rights;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;toxic substance;dioxin;harmful substance;toxic discharge;toxic product;toxic waste;toxicity;public health;health of the population;carcinogenic substance;cancerogenic substance;dangerous substance;dangerous product;labelling,21 +21382,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 991/2001 of 21 May 2001 amending the Annex to Council Directive 92/14/EEC on the limitation of the operation of aeroplanes covered by Part II, Chapter 2, Volume 1 of Annex 16 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, second edition (1988) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/14/EEC of 2 March 1992 on the limitation of the operation of aeroplanes covered by Part II, Chapter 2, Volume 1 of Annex 16 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, second edition (1988)(1), as last amended by Commission Directive 1999/28/EC(2) and in particular Article 9a thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 3 of Directive 92/14/EEC exempts the aeroplanes listed in the Annex thereto, provided, in particular, that they continue to be used by natural or legal persons established in the country in which those aeroplanes were registered during a specific reference period.(2) Article 9a of Directive 92/14/EEC, as amended by Council Directive 98/20/EC(3), provides for a simplified procedure for amendments to the Annex, with a view to ensuring full conformity with the eligibility criteria.(3) Since the entry into force of Directive 1999/28/EC, which first amended the Annex to Directive 92/14/EEC on the basis of the simplified procedure, some aeroplanes included in the Annex have been destroyed, whilst others have been removed from the register of the relevant country; the corresponding entries for such aeroplanes should, therefore, be deleted from the Annex.(4) Some qualifying aeroplanes will reach 25 years of age in the course of 2001; the appropriate entries should, therefore, be inserted in the Annex.(5) It is also desirable to update the Annex in the light of any supervening changes to the registration code, or to the operator, of an aircraft already included.(6) The limited nature and scope of the amendments to the Annex as well as the urgency justify a change in the type of legal instrument employed.(7) It is necessary for this Regulation to enter into force as a matter of urgency, in order to make available to interested parties, without delay, the exemptions which it provides.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Aviation Safety Regulation Committee(4) established by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 of 16 December 1991 on the harmonisation of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation(5), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2871/2000(6),. The Annex to Directive 92/14/EEC is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 May 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 76, 23.3.1992, p. 21.(2) OJ L 118, 6.5.1999, p. 53.(3) OJ L 107, 7.4.1998, p. 4.(4) Aviation Safety Regulation Committee, written consultation of 15 March 2001.(5) OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 4.(6) OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 47.ANNEXThe Annex to Directive 92/14/EEC is amended as follows: 1. The following entries are deleted:ALGERIA>TABLE>EGYPT>TABLE>TUNISIA>TABLE>2. The following entries are inserted:ALGERIA>TABLE>SAUDI ARABIA>TABLE>SYRIA>TABLE>YEMEN>TABLE>3. The entry entitled ""Uganda"" is replaced by the following:UGANDA>TABLE> +",third country;civil aviation;civil aeronautics;aircraft;aerodyne;aeronautical equipment;aeroplane;civil aircraft;civilian aircraft;commercial aircraft;passenger aircraft;plane;tourist aircraft;transport aircraft;air transport;aeronautics;air service;aviation;international transport;international traffic;technical standard,21 +15772,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2031/96 of 23 October 1996 setting export refunds on products processed from fruit and vegetables other than those granted for added sugar. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2314/95 (2), and in particular Articles 13 (8), 14 (5) and 14a (7) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1429/95 (3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 341/96 (4), sets implementing rules for export refunds on products processed from fruit and vegetables;Whereas Article 13 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 states that, to the extent necessary to permit exports in economically significant quantities of the products referred to in Article 1 (1) (a) of that Regulation, on the basis of prices for those products in international trade, the difference between those prices and the prices in the Community may be covered by export refunds; whereas Article 14a (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 provides that, if the refund on sugar incorporated into the products listed in Article 1 (1) is insufficient to allow export of the products, the refund fixed in accordance with Article 14 is to be applicable to those products;Whereas Article 14 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 states that refunds must be fixed with regard to the existing situation and outlook for prices for products processed from fruit and vegetables on the Community market and supply availability, on the one hand, and prices in international trade on the other hand; whereas account must also be taken of the costs indicated at (b) in that paragraph and of the economic aspect of the envisaged exports;Whereas refunds are, pursuant to Article 13 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86, to be set with due regard to the limits resulting from agreements concluded in accordance with Article 228 of the Treaty;Whereas Article 14 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 states that prices on the Community market are to be determined taking account of those most favourable from the exportation standpoint; whereas international trade prices are to be determined account taken of the prices indicated in the second subparagraph of that paragraph;Whereas the international trade situation or the special requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to vary the refund on a given product depending on the destination of that product;Whereas economically significant exports can be made at the present time of provisionally preserved cherries, peeled tomatoes, preserved cherries, prepared hazelnuts and orange juice;Whereas the representative market rates as defined in Article 1 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 150/95 (6), are used to convert amounts in third-country currencies and are the basis for determining the agricultural conversion rates of the Member States' currencies; whereas rules for determining and applying these conversion rates were set by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1068/93 (7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1482/96 (8);Whereas application of the rules mentioned above to the present and forecast market situation, in particular to prices of products processed from fruit and vegetables in the Community and in international trade, leads to the refund rates set in the Annex hereto;Whereas, pursuant to Article 13 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86, the most efficient possible use should be made of the resources available without creating discrimination between traders; whereas, therefore, care should be taken not to disturb the trade flows previously induced by the refund arrangements;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. 1. The export refund rates and quantities eligible for refunds in the processed fruit and vegetables sector for licences with advance fixing of the refund issued between 1 November 1996 and 28 February 1997 shall be those fixed in the Annex hereto.2. Quantities for which licences are issued in the context of food aid, as referred to in Article 14a of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 of 16 November 1988 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products (9), shall not count against the eligible quantities referred to in the first paragraph. This Regulation shall enter into force on 25 October 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 October 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 233, 30. 9. 1995, p. 69.(3) OJ No L 141, 24. 6. 1995, p. 28.(4) OJ No L 48, 27. 2. 1996, p. 8.(5) OJ No L 387, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.(6) OJ No L 22, 31. 1. 1995, p. 1.(7) OJ No L 108, 1. 5. 1993, p. 106.(8) OJ No L 188, 27. 7. 1996, p. 22.(9) OJ No L 331, 2. 12. 1988, p. 1.ANNEX>TABLE> +",fruit juice;fruit juice concentrate;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund,21 +11431,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 928/93 of 19 April 1993 opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas for cod and fish of the species Boreogadus saida, originating in Norway (1993). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas an Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway was concluded on 14 May 1973; whereas, following the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community, an Agreement in the form of exchanges of letters was concluded and approved by Decision 86/557/EEC (1);Whereas the latter Agreement provides for the opening, on a date to be fixed by common accord, of Community tariff quotas at reduced or zero duty for cod and fish of the species Boreogadus saida originating in Norway; whereas the quota of 3 900 tonnes envisaged for cod, dried and not salted has been opened at the request of the Kingdom of Norway and started on 1 January 1993 (2); whereas the tariff quotas for the other fish should therefore be opened for the period agreed from 1 April to 31 December 1993;Whereas equal and continuous access to the said quotas should be ensured for all Community importers and the rates laid down for the quotas should be applied consistently to all imports of the products in question into all the Member States until the quotas are exhausted;Whereas the decision for the opening, in the execution of its international obligations, of tariff quotas should be taken by the Community; whereas, to ensure the efficiency of a common administration of these quotas, there is no obstacle to authorizing the Member States to draw from the quota-volumes the necessary quantities corresponding to actual imports; whereas, however, this method of administration requires close cooperation between the Member States and the Commission and the latter must, in particular, be able to monitor the rate at which the quotas are used up and inform the Member States accordingly;Whereas, since the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg are united within, and jointly represented by, the Benelux Economic Union, any operation concerning the administration of the quotas may be carried out by any one of its members,. 1. From 1 April to 31 December 1993, the customs duties applicable to imports of the following products originating in Norway shall be suspended at the levels indicated and within the limits of Community tariff quotas as shown below:/* Tables: see OJ */Member States in accordance with Article 22 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 of 17 December 1992 on the common organization of the market in fishery and aquaculture products (3) is at least equal to the reference price.3. The Protocol concerning the definition of the concept of originating products and methods of administrative cooperation annexed to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway shall apply. The tariff quotas referred to in Article 1 shall be managed by the Commission, which may take all appropriate measures in order to ensure effective administration thereof. If an importer presents in a Member State a declaration of entry into free circulation, including a request for benefit under the preferential system for a product covered by this Regulation and if this declaration is accepted by the customs authorities, the Member State concerned shall inform the Commission and draw an amount corresponding to its requirements from the quota volume.The drawing requests, with indication of the date of acceptance of the said declarations, must be transmitted to the Commission without delay.The drawings shall be granted by the Commission by reference to the date of acceptance of the declarations of entry into free circulation by the customs authorities of the Member State concerned to the extent that the available balance so permits.If a Member State does not use the quantities drawn, it shall return them as soon as possible to the corresponding quota amount.If the quantities requested are greater than the available balance of the quota amount, allocation shall be made on a pro rata basis with respect to the requests. Member States shall be informed thereof by the Commission. Each Member State shall ensure importers of the products concerned equal and continuous access to the quotas for such time as the residual balance of quota volumes so permits. The Member States and the Commission shall cooperate closely to ensure that this Regulation is complied with. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 April 1993.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 19 April 1993.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. JELVED(1) OJ No L 328, 22. 11. 1986, p. 76.(2) OJ No L 36, 12. 2. 1993, p. 9.(3) OJ No L 388, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.ANNEXTaric codes/* Tables: see OJ */ +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;Norway;Kingdom of Norway;sea fish;salted product;food in brine;foodstuff in brine;product in brine;salted food;salted foodstuff;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin,21 +44462,"Regulation (EU) No 1150/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 October 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (1),Whereas:(1) Ukraine is a priority partner country within the European Neighbourhood Policy and the Eastern Partnership. The European Union has been seeking an increasingly closer relationship with Ukraine in view of the latter's political association and economic integration with the Union. In that respect, between 2007 and 2011 the Union and Ukraine negotiated the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part (2) (the Association Agreement), including a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), which was signed by both parties on 27 June 2014. Under the provisions of the DCFTA, the Union and Ukraine are to establish a free trade area over a transitional period of a maximum of 10 years, starting from the entry into force of the Association Agreement, in accordance with Article XXIV of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994.(2) In light of the unprecedented security, political and economic challenges faced by Ukraine, and in order to support its economy, it was decided to anticipate the implementation of the Schedule of concessions set out in Annex I-A to the Association Agreement by means of the autonomous trade preferences provided for under Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 of the European Parliament and the Council (3). In view of the challenges Ukraine still faces, the application of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 should be extended until 31 December 2015. For the purpose of predictability, the customs duties and access to tariff quotas for the extended period should remain the same as for 2014.(3) Article 2 of the Association Agreement provides that respect for democratic principles, human rights and fundamental freedoms, and respect for the principle of the rule of law constitute essential elements of that Agreement. Furthermore, it provides that the promotion of respect for the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, inviolability of borders and independence, as well as countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, related materials and their means of delivery also constitute essential elements of that Agreement. The autonomous preferences provided for under Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 should also be subject to the respect for those same principles by Ukraine. In order to align Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 with Union practice and other EU trade policy instruments, it is appropriate to introduce the possibility to temporarily suspend the preferences in case of failure to respect the fundamental principles of human rights, democracy and the rule of law by Ukraine.(4) In view of the urgency of the matter, it is important to apply an exception to the eight-week period referred to in Article 4 of Protocol No 1 on the role of national parliaments in the European Union, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,. Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 is amended as follows:(1) Article 1 is replaced by the following:(2) in Article 2, the following point is added:‘(e) respect for democratic principles, human rights and fundamental freedoms and respect for the principle of the rule of law provided for in Article 2 of the Association Agreement (4).(3) in Article 7, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:(4) Annexes II and III are replaced by the text set out respectively in Annexes I and II to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 2 November 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 October 2014.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentM. SCHULZFor the CouncilThe PresidentS. GOZI(1)  Position of the European Parliament of 23 October 2014 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and decision of the Council of 24 October 2014.(2)  OJ L 161, 29.5.2014, p. 3.(3)  Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine (OJ L 118, 22.4.2014, p. 1).(4)  OJ L 161, 29.5.2014, p. 3.’ANNEX I‘ANNEX IINotwithstanding the rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, the wording of the description of the products is to be considered as having no more than an indicative value, the scope of the preferential scheme being determined, within the context of this Annex, by CN codes as they exist on 23 April 2014.Order No CN code Description of goods Quantity for the quota period running from 23.4.2014 until 31.12.2014 Quantity for the quota period running from 1.1.2015 until 31.12.201509.3050 0204 22 50 Sheep legs, other cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half carcasses, short forequarters and chines and/or best ends), fresh or chilled 1 500 1 5000204 23 Boneless meat of sheep, fresh or chilled0204 42 30 Frozen cuts of sheep, with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses, and short forequarters)0204 43 10 Frozen meat of lamb, boneless0204 43 90 Frozen meat of sheep, boneless09.3051 0409 Natural honey 5 000 5 00009.3052 1701 12 Raw beet sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter 20 070 20 0701701 91 Other sugar than raw sugar1702 20 10 Maple sugar in solid form, containing added flavouring or colouring matter1702 90 30 Isoglucose in solid form, containing in the dry state 50 % by weight of fructose1702 90 50 Maltodextrine in solid form and maltodextrine syrup, containing in the dry state 50 % by weight of fructose1702 90 71 Caramel1702 90 80 Inulin syrup1702 90 95 Other sugars, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing in the dry state 50 % by weight of fructose09.3053 1702 30 Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 50 % by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar 10 000 10 0001702 60 Other fructose and fructose syrup, containing in the dry state more than 50 % by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar09.3054 2106 90 30 Flavoured or coloured isoglucose syrups 2 000 2 0002106 90 55 Flavoured or coloured glucose syrup and maltodextrine syrup2106 90 59 Flavoured or coloured sugar syrups (excl. isoglucose, lactose, glucose and maltodextrine syrups)09.3055 ex 1103 19 20 Barley groats 6 300 6 3001103��19 90 Groats and meals of cereals (excl. wheat, rye, oats, maize, rice and barley)1103 20 90 Cereal pellets (excl. wheat, rye, oats, maize, rice and barley)1104 19 10 Rolled or flaked wheat grains1104 19 50 Rolled or flaked maize grains1104 19 61 Rolled barley grains1104 19 69 Flaked barley grains1104 29 Worked grains (for example, hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled), other than of oats, of rye or of maize1104 30 Germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground09.3056 1107 Malt, whether or not roasted 7 000 7 0001109 Wheat gluten, whether or not dried09.3057 1108 11 Wheat starch 10 000 10 0001108 12 Maize starch1108 13 Potato starch09.3058 3505 10 10 Dextrins and other modified starches (excl. starches, esterified or etherified) 1 000 1 0003505 20 30 Glues containing, by weight, 25 % or more of starches or dextrins or other modified starches09.3059 2302 10 Bran, sharps and other residues, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals (excl. those of rice) 16 000 16 0002303 10 11 Residues from the manufacture of starch from maize (excluding concentrated steeping liquors), of a protein content, calculated on the dry product exceeding 40 % by weight09.3060 0711 51 Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus provisionally preserved (for example, by sulphur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions), but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption 500 5002003 10 Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid09.3061 0711 51 Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus provisionally preserved (for example, by sulphur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions), but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption 500 50009.3062 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid 10 000 10 00009.3063 2009 61 90 Grape juice (including grape must), of a Brix value not exceeding 30, of a value exceeding 18 EUR per 100 kg net weight 10 000 10 0002009 69 11 Grape juice (including grape must), of a Brix value exceeding 67, of a value not exceeding 22 EUR per 100 kg net weight2009 69 71 Grape juice (including grape must), of a Brix value exceeding 30 but not exceeding 67, of a value not exceeding 18 EUR per 100 kg net weight2009 71 Apple juice09.3064 0403 10 51 Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, concentrated or not, flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa 2 000 2 00009.3065 0405 20 10 Dairy spreads of a fat content, by weight, of 39 % or more but not exceeding 75 % 250 25009.3066 0710 40 Sweetcorn 1 500 1 50009.3067 1702 50 Chemically pure fructose 2 000 2 0001702 90 10 Chemically pure maltoseex 1704 90 99 Other sugar confectionery, not containing cocoa, containing 70 % or more by weight of sucrose1806 10 30 Cocoa powder, containing 65 % or more by weight of sucrose or isoglucose expressed as sucroseex 1806 20 95 Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg, containing less than 18 % by weight of cocoa butter and 70 % or more by weight of sucroseex 1901 90 99 Other food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40 % of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, containing 70 % or more by weight of sucrose2101 12 98 Preparations with a basis of coffee, tea or maté3302 10 29 Mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used in the drink industries, containing all flavouring agents characterising a beverage, of an actual alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 0,5 %09.3068 1903 Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch, in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar forms 2 000 2 0001904 30 Bulgur wheat09.3069 1806 20 70 Chocolate milk crumb 300 3002106 10 80 Other protein concentrates and textured protein substances2202 90 99 Non-alcoholic beverages other than waters, containing 2 % or more by weight of fat obtained from the products of headings 0401 to 040409.3070 2106 90 98 Other food preparations not elsewhere specified or included 2 000 2 00009.3071 2207 10 Undenatured ethyl alcohol 27 000 27 0002207 20 Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength09.3072 2402 10 Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos, containing tobacco 2 500 2 5002402 20 90 Cigarettes containing tobacco, not containing cloves09.3073 2905 43 Mannitol 100 1002905 44 D-glucitol (sorbitol)3824 60 Sorbitol other than that of subheading 2905 4409.3074 3809 10 10 Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing or fixing of dyestuffs and other products and preparations (for example, dressings and mordants), of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, not elsewhere specified or included, with a basis of amylaceous substances 2 000 2 00009.3075 0703 20 Garlic, fresh or chilled 500 50009.3076 1004 Oats 4 000 4 000’ANNEX II‘ANNEX IIITariff rate quotas for specific agricultural products referred to in Article 3(3)Product Tariff classification Quantity for the quota period running from 23.4.2014 until 31.12.2014 Quantity for the quota period running from 1.1.2015 until 31.12.2015Beef meat 0201.10.(00) 12 000 12 000Pork meat 0203.11.(10) 20 000 tonnes/year 20 000 tonnes/yearPoultrymeat and poultrymeat preparations 0207.11.(30-90) 16 000 tonnes/year 16 000 tonnes/yearMilk, cream, condensed milk and yogurts 0401.10.(10-90) 8 000 tonnes/year 8 000 tonnes/yearMilk powder 0402.10.(11-19-91-99) 1 500 tonnes/year 1 500 tonnes/yearButter and dairy spreads 0405.10.(11-19-30-50-90) 1 500 tonnes/year 1 500 tonnes/yearEggs and albumins 0407.00.(30) 1 500 tonnes/year 1 500 tonnes/yearCommon wheat, flours, and pellets 1001.90.(99) 950 000 tonnes/year 950 000 tonnes/yearBarley, flour and pellets 1003.00.(90) 250 000 tonnes/year 250 000 tonnes/yearMaize, flour and pellets 1005.90.(00) 400 000 tonnes/year 400 000 tonnes/yea’ +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import (EU);Community import;free-trade area;Ukraine,21 +4389,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1490/2006 of 6 October 2006 prohibiting fishing for greater forkbeard in ICES zones VIII and IX (Community waters and international waters) by vessels flying the flag of Spain. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the Common Fisheries Policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2270/2004 of 22 December 2004 fixing for 2005 and 2006 the fishing opportunities for Community fishing vessels for certain deep sea fish stocks (3) lays down quotas for 2005 and 2006.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted their quota for 2006.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota for 2006 allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 October 2006.For the CommissionJörgen HOLMQUISTDirector-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 768/2005 (OJ L 128, 21.5.2005, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 396, 31.12.2004, p. 4. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 742/2006 (OJ L 130, 18.5.2006, p. 7).ANNEXNo 35Member State SPAINStock GFB/89-Species Greater forkbeard (Phycis blennoides)Zones VIII and IX (Community waters and international waters)Date 15 September 2006 +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +25579,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 205/2003 of 3 February 2003 on the supply of split peas as food aid. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96 of 27 June 1996 on food-aid policy and food-aid management and special operations in support of food security(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1726/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council(2), and in particular Article 24(1)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) The abovementioned Regulation lays down the list of countries and organisations eligible for Community aid and specifies the general criteria on the transport of food aid beyond the fob stage.(2) Following the taking of a number of decisions on the allocation of food aid, the Commission has allocated split peas to certain beneficiaries.(3) It is necessary to make these supplies in accordance with the rules laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2519/97 of 16 December 1997 laying down general rules for the mobilisation of products to be supplied under Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96 as Community food aid(3). It is necessary to specify the time limits and conditions of supply to determine the resultant costs.(4) In order to ensure that the supplies are carried out, provision should be made for tenderers to be able to mobilise either green split peas or yellow split peas,. Split peas shall be mobilised in the Community, as Community food aid for supply to the recipients listed in the Annex, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2519/97, and under the conditions set out in the Annex.Tenders shall cover either green split peas or yellow split peas. Tenders shall be rejected unless they specify the type of peas to which they relate.The tenderer is deemed to have noted and accepted all the general and specific conditions applicable. Any other condition or reservation included in his tender is deemed unwritten. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 February 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 166, 5.7.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 234, 1.9.2001, p. 10.(3) OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 23.ANNEXNotesLOT A, B1. Action Nos: 61/02 (A); 62/02 (B)2. Beneficiary(2): World Food Programme (WFP), Via Cesare Giulio Viola 68, I - 00148 Roma; tel. (39-06) 6513 2988; fax 6513 2844/3; telex 626675 WFP I3. Beneficiary's representative: to be designated by the beneficiary4. Country of destination: A: Guinea; B: Liberia5. Product to be mobilised(7): split peas6. Total quantity (tonnes net): 28507. Number of lots: 2 (A: 1000 tonnes; B: 1850 tonnes)8. Characteristics and quality of the product(3)(4): see OJ C 312, 31.10.2000, p. 1 (B. 6)9. Packaging(5): see OJ C 267, 13.9.1996, p. 1 (2.1 A1 (a), 2(a) and B.4) or (4.0 A 1(c), 2(c) and B.4)10. Labelling or marking(6): see OJ C 114, 29.4.1991, p. 1 (IV.A(3))- language to be used for the markings: A: French; B: English- supplementary markings: -11. Method of mobilisation of the product: the Community marketThe product must originate from the Community12. Specified delivery stage(8): free at port of shipment13. Alternative delivery stage: -14. a) Port of shipment: -b) Loading address: -:15. Port of landing: -16. Place of destination: - port or warehouse of transit: -- overland transport route: -17. Period or deadline of supply at the specified stage: - first deadline: 10 to 30.3.2003- second deadline: 24.3 to 13.4.200318. Period or deadline of supply at the alternative stage: - first deadline: -- second deadline: -19. Deadline for the submission of tenders (at 12 noon, Brussels time): - first deadline: 18.2.2003- second deadline: 4.3.200320. Amount of tendering guarantee: EUR 5 per tonne21. Address for submission of tenders and tendering guarantees(1): M. Vestergaard, Commission europĂŠenne, Bureau: L130, 7/46, B - 1049 Brussels; telex 25670 AGREC B; fax (32-2) 296 70 03/296 70 0422. Export refund: -Before the Commission can award the supply contract, it needs various items of information about the tenderer concerned (in particular the bank account to be credited). These details are contained in a form available on the Internet at the following website:http://europa.eu.int/comm/budget/ execution/ftiers_fr.htm.If these details are missing, the tenderer designated as the supplier may not invoke the time limit for notification referred to in Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2519/97.You should therefore include the above form with your bid after filling in the required details.(1) Supplementary information: Torben Vestergaard (tel. (32-2) 299 30 50; fax (32-2) 296 20 05).(2) The supplier shall contact the beneficiary or its representative as soon as possible to establish which consignment documents are required.(3) The supplier shall deliver to the beneficiary a certificate from an official entity certifying that for the product to be delivered the standards applicable, relative to nuclear radiation, in the Member State concerned, have not been exceeded. The radioactivity certificate must indicate the caesium-134 and -137 and iodine-131 levels.(4) The supplier shall supply to the beneficiary or its representative, on delivery, the following document:- phytosanitary certificate.(5) Since the goods may be rebagged, the supplier must provide 2 % of empty bags of the same quality as those containing the goods, with the marking followed by a capital ""R"".(6) Notwithstanding OJ C 114, 29.4.1991, point IV.A(3)(c) is replaced by the following: ""the words European Community"" and point IV.A(3)(b) by the following: ""Split peas"".(7) Tenders shall be rejected unless they specify the type of peas to which they relate.(8) The tenderer's attention is drawn to the second subparagraph of Article 7(6) of Regulation (EC) No 2519/97. +",Guinea;Republic of Guinea;leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;Liberia;Republic of Liberia;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;food aid,21 +12444,"94/635/EC: Commission Decision of 29 July 1994 on the adoption of the single programming document for Community structural assistance in the region of Nord- Pas-de-Calais in the 'arrondissements' of Avesnes, Douai and Valenciennes concerned by Objective 1 in France (Only the French text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2082/93 (2), and in particular Article 10 (1) last subparagraph thereof,After consultation of the Advisory Committee on the Development and Conversion of Regions, the Committee referred to in Article 124 of the Treaty, and the Management Committee on Agricultural Structures and Rural Development,Whereas the programming procedure for structural assistance under Objective 1 is defined in Article 8 (4) to (7) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2081/93 (4); whereas, however, the last subparagraph of Article 5 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 foresees that in order to simplify and to speed up programming procedures, Member States may submit in a single programming document the information required for the regional development plan referred to in Article 8 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 and the information required at Article 14 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88; whereas Article 10 (1) last subparagraph of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 foresees that in that case the Commission adopts a single decision in a single document covering the points referred to in Article 8 (3) and the assistance from the Funds referred to in the last subparagraph of Article 14 (3);Whereas the French Government submitted to the Commission on 22 December 1993 the single programming document referred to in Article 5 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 for the districts of Avesnes, Douai and Valenciennes; whereas this document contains the elements referred to in Article 8 (4) and (7) and in Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88;Whereas the single programming document submitted by the Member State includes a description of the priorities selected and the applications for assistance from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF), Guidance Section, as well as an indication of the planned use of the assistance available from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the other financial instruments in implementing the single programming document;Whereas, in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, the Commission is charged with ensuring, within the framework of the partnership, coordination and consistency between assistance from the Funds and assistance provided by the EIB and the other financial instruments, including the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) and the other actions for structural purposes;Whereas the EIB has been involved in the drawing up of the single programming document in accordance with the provisions of Article 8 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, applicable by analogy in the establishment of the single programming document; whereas it has declared itself prepared to contribute to the implementation of this document on the basis of the forecast loan packages shown in this Decision and in conformity with its statutory provisions;Whereas Article 2 second subparagraph of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1866/90 of 2 July 1990 on arrangements for using the ecu for the purpose of the budgetary management of the Structural Funds (5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 402/94 (6), stipulates that in the Commission decisions approving a single programming document, the Community assistance available for the entire period and the annual breakdown thereof shall be set out in ecus at prices for the year in which each decision is taken and shall be subject to indexation; whereas this annual breakdown must be compatible with the progressive increase in the commitment appropriations shown in Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88; whereas indexation is based on a single rate per year, corresponding to the rates applied annually to budget appropriations on the basis of the mechanism for the technical adjustment of the financial perspectives;Whereas Article 1 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Regional Development Fund (7), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2083/93 (8), defines the measures for which the ERDF may provide financial support, referring specifically to the measures eligible pursuant to Objective 1;Whereas Article 1 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (9), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2084/93 (10), defines the measures for which the ESF may provide financial support;Whereas Article 1 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the EAGGF Guidance Section (11), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2085/93 (12), defines the measures for which the EAGGF Guidance Section may provide financial support for the implementation of measures pursuant to Objective 1;Whereas the single programming document has been established in agreement with the Member State concerned through the partnership defined in Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88;Whereas certain measures planned under this single programming document include the part-financing of aid schemes which have not been approved by the Commission; whereas the financial commitments should be reduced by the amounts corresponding to the said measures until the aid schemes are approved by the Commission;Whereas the present assistance satisfies the conditions laid down in Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, and so should be implemented by means of an integrated approach involving finance from more than one Fund and the FIFG;Whereas Article 1 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (13), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 610/90 (14), states that the legal commitments entered into for measures extending over more than one financial year must contain a time limit for implementation which must be specified to the recipient in due form when the aid is granted;Whereas all the other conditions laid down for the grant of aid from the ERDF, the ESF and the EAGGF, Guidance Section, have been complied with,. The single programming document for Community structural assistance in the 'arrondissements' of Avesnes, Douai and Valenciennes concerned by Objective 1, covering the period 1 January 1994 to 31 December 1999, is hereby approved. The single programming document includes the following essential information:(a) a statement of the main priorities for joint action, their specific quantified objectives, an appraisal of their expected impact and their consistency with economic, social and regional policies in this region;the main priorities are:1. Relaunching economic activity;2. Research and development and technology;3. Development of human resources;4. Upgrading of the area;(b) the assistance from the Structural Funds as referred to in Article 4;(c) the detailed provisions for implementing the single programming document comprising:- the procedures for monitoring and evaluation,- the financial implementation provisions,- the rules for compliance with Community policies;(d) the procedures for verifying additionality and an initial evaluation of the latter;(e) the arrangements for associating the environmental authorities with the implementation of the single programming document. For the purpose of indexation, the annual breakdown of the global maximal allocation foreseen for the assistance from the Structural Funds is as follows:""ECU million (1994 prices) """" ID=""1"">1994 > ID=""2"">60,47 ""> ID=""1"">1995 > ID=""2"">65,30 ""> ID=""1"">1996 > ID=""2"">69,92 ""> ID=""1"">1997 > ID=""2"">74,93 ""> ID=""1"">1998 > ID=""2"">81,38 ""> ID=""1"">1999 > ID=""2"">88,00 ""> ID=""1"">Total > ID=""2"">440,00""> The assistance from the Structural Funds granted to the single programming document amounts to a maximum of ECU 440 million.The procedure for granting the financial assistance, including the financial contribution from the Funds to the various priorities and measures which the single programming document comprises, is set out in the financing plan annexed to this Decision (15).The national financial contribution as indicated in the financing plan may be met in part by Community loans from the European Investment Bank and other types of loans. In indicative terms, EIB loans could reach ECU 150 million for all Objective 1 regions in France. 1. The breakdown among the Structural Funds of the total Community assistance available is as follows:- ERDFECU 308,14 million- ESFECU 82,40 million- EAGGF, Guidance SectionECU 49,46 million.2. The budgetary commitment for the first instalment is as follows:- ERDFECU 42,35 million- ESFECU 11,32 million- EAGGF, Guidance SectionECU 6,80 million.Commitments of subsequent instalments will be based on the financing plan for the single programming document and on progress in its implementation. The breakdown among the Structural Funds and the procedure for the grant of the assistance may be altered subsequently, subject to the availability of funds and the budgetary rules, in the light of reprogramming decided according to the procedure laid down in Article 25 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88. This Decision is without prejudice to the Commission's position on the aid schemes in measure No 1.1, 'Investment by Firms'. In accordance with Articles 92 and 93 of the Treaty, the aid schemes must be approved by the Commission and hence the financial commitments shall be reduced by the amounts corresponding to the said measures until the aid schemes are approved by the Commission. The Community aid concerns expenditure on operations under the single programming document which, in the Member State concerned, are the subject of legally binding commitments and for which the requisite finance has been specifically allocated no later than 31 December 1999. The final date for taking account of expenditure on these measures is 31 December 2001. The single programming document shall be implemented in accordance with Community law, and in particular Articles 7, 30, 48, 52 and 59 of the EC Treaty and the Community directives on the coordination of procedures for the award of contracts. 0This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.. Done at Brussels, 29 July 1994.For the CommissionBruce MILLANMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 374, 31. 12. 1988, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 193, 31. 7. 1993, p. 20.(3) OJ No L 185, 15. 7. 1988, p. 9.(4) OJ No L 193, 31. 7. 1993, p. 5.(5) OJ No L 170, 3. 7. 1990, p. 36.(6) OJ No L 54, 25. 2. 1994, p. 9.(7) OJ No L 374, 31. 12. 1988, p. 15.(8) OJ No L 193, 31. 7. 1993, p. 34.(9) OJ No L 374, 31. 12. 1988, p. 21.(10) OJ No L 193, 31. 7. 1993, p. 39.(11) OJ No L 374, 31. 12. 1988, p. 25.(12) OJ No L 193, 31. 7. 1993, p. 44.(13) OJ No L 356, 31. 12. 1977, p. 1.(14) OJ No L 70, 16. 3. 1990, p. 1.(15) Annex not published in the Official Journal. +",EU financial instrument;Community financial instrument;European Union financial instrument;European Union's financial instrument;financial instrument of the European Union;Nord-Pas-de-Calais;financing plan;finance plan;regional planning;inter-regional planning;regional management;regional plan;regional programming;territorial planning;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;Structural Funds;reform of the structural funds,21 +42569,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 481/2013 of 24 May 2013 adapting Implementing Regulation (EU) No 788/2012 as regards the number of samples to be taken and analysed by Croatia for the pesticide/product combinations Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of Croatia and in particular Article 3(4) thereof,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Croatia, and in particular Article 50 thereof,Whereas:(1) Croatia is expected to accede to the Union on 1 July 2013.(2) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 788/2012 of 31 August 2012 concerning a coordinated multiannual control programme of the Union for 2013, 2014 and 2015 to ensure compliance with maximum residue levels of pesticides and to assess the consumer exposure to pesticide residues in and on food of plant and animal origin (1) sets out in its Annex II the number of samples per Member State that has to be taken and analysed in accordance with Article 1 of that Regulation.(3) As data from only half a year would not be fully comparable with those of other Member States collected during the whole year 2013, Croatia should participate to the coordinated multiannual programmes of the Union as from January 2014.(4) Implementing Regulation (EU) No 788/2012 should therefore be adapted accordingly,. In point (5) of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 788/2012, the following row is inserted after the row for Hungary:‘HR 12 (*) This Regulation shall enter into force subject to and on the date of the entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of Croatia.It shall apply as from 1 January 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 May 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 235, 1.9.2012, p. 8. +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;pesticide;fungicide;Croatia;Republic of Croatia;sampling,21 +18372,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2651/98 of 9 December 1998 on the opening of a tariff quota for the importation of certain goods originating in Norway resulting from the processing of agricultural products as referred to in the Annex to Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2491/98 (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 96/753/EC of 6 December 1996 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Norway, of the other part, on Protocol 2 to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway (3), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1677/98 (5), consolidated the arrangements for managing the tariff quotas to be used in chronological order of the dates of acceptance of the declarations for release for free circulation;Whereas it is appropriate to open, for 1999, the quota referred to in Part IV, second paragraph, of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Norway, of the other part, concerning Protocol 2 of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway;Whereas Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1103/97 of 17 June 1997 on certain provisions relating to the introduction of the euro (6) provides that as from 1 January 1999, all references to the ecu in legal instruments are to be replaced by references to the euro at the rate of EUR 1 to ECU 1; whereas, for the sake of clarity, the denomination 'euro` should be used in this Regulation since it is to apply from 1 January 1999;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for horizontal questions concerning trade in processed agricultural products not listed in Annex II,. From 1 January to 31 December 1999, the goods originating in Norway listed in the Annex to this Regulation shall, within the limits of the quota, be subject to the duty shown therein. The Community tariff quota referred to in Article 1 shall be managed by the Commission in accordance with the provisions of Article 308a to Article 308d of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall be applicable from 1 January 1999.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 December 1998.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 318, 20. 12. 1993, p. 18.(2) OJ L 309, 19. 11. 1998, p. 28.(3) OJ L 345, 31. 12. 1996, p. 78.(4) OJ L 253, 11. 10. 1993, p. 1.(5) OJ L 212, 30. 7. 1998, p. 18.(6) OJ L 162, 19. 6. 1997, p. 1.ANNEX>TABLE> +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;Norway;Kingdom of Norway;customs tariff;trading operation;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products,21 +14280,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1596/95 of 29 June 1995 amending Regulation (EC) No 3361/94 in order to prolong the application of certain tariff quotas with respect to Austria, Finland and Sweden. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3361/94 of 29 December 1994 opening tariff quotas with respect to Austria, Finland and Sweden (1),Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas pursuant to Article 2 of the 1994 Act of Accession, Austria, Finland and Sweden have applied the Common Customs Tariff as from 1 January 1995;Whereas, at its meeting on 8 February 1995, the Council authorized the Commission to open negotiations under Article XXIV (6) of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994;Whereas the application of the Common Customs Tariff by the new Member States has led to a reduction of some import duties and to an increase of some other duties;Whereas it is appropriate for the Community to provide its trading partners with temporary relief for the most serious cases in which there in an increase in import duties; whereas, therefore, certain customs duties have been reduced on an autonomous basis during the period 1 January to 30 June 1995;Whereas, pending the conclusion of a global agreement as a result of negotiations between the Community and third countries, it is appropriate to apply autonomous measures designed to alleviate the adverse impact on certain exports by third countries following enlargement;Whereas the measures to be applied are without prejudice to the results of the ongoing negotiations under the said Article XXIV (6) and do not prejudge the intention of the Community to conclude an agreement which takes into account the global impact of enlargement on trade with third countries;Whereas, as these negotiations are not yet completed, it is appropriate to extend the application of Regulation (EC) No 3361/94 in order to provide for the period of 1 July to 31 December 1995, retaining the same quotas with the same duty rates for the same products,. In Article 1 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 3361/94 the following subparagraph shall be added:'The Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden shall apply the same arrangement from 1 July 1995 to 31 December 1995.` This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 29 June 1995.For the Council The President J. BARROT +",GATT;General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade;import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;enlargement of the Union;Natali report;enlargement of the Community;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,21 +35168,"2008/584/EC: Council Decision of 15 July 2008 amending Decision 2006/493/EC laying down the amount of Community support for rural development for the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2013 , its annual breakdown and the minimum amount to be concentrated in regions eligible under the Convergence Objective. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (1), and in particular Article 69(1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Council Decision 2006/493/EC (2) lays down the amount of Community support for rural development for the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2013, its annual breakdown and the minimum amount to be concentrated in regions eligible under the Convergence Objective.(2) Since the Budgetary Authority has decided to transfer certain commitment appropriations for Community support for rural development under Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 which were not used in 2007, in accordance with paragraph 48 of the Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (3), Decision 2006/493/EC should be amended in order to reallocate those appropriations to the period from 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2013.(3) Decision 2006/493/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,. The Annex to Decision 2006/493/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply as from 1 January 2008.. Done at Brussels, 15 July 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. BARNIER(1)  OJ L 277, 21.10.2005, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 146/2008 (OJ L 46, 21.2.2008, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 195, 15.7.2006, p. 22.(3)  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1. Agreement last amended by Decision 2008/371/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 128, 16.5.2008, p. 8).ANNEX‘ANNEXTotal amount of commitment appropriations for 2007-13, annual breakdown and minimum amount to be concentrated in regions eligible under the Convergence Objective (1)2004 prices in EUR (2) 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 TotalTotal amount for EU-25 plus Bulgaria and Romania 9 325 497 783 10 788 767 263 10 515 007 756 10 278 583 653 9 824 886 713 9 588 187 168 9 356 225 581 69 677 155 918Minimum amount for regions eligible under the Convergence Objective 27 676 975 284Total amount of commitment appropriations for 2007-13, annual breakdown and minimum amount to be concentrated in regions eligible under the Convergence Objective (3)current prices in EUR (4) 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 TotalTotal amount for EU-25 plus Bulgaria and Romania 9 896 292 851 11 678 108 653 11 609 418 209 11 575 354 634 11 285 706 554 11 234 089 442 11 181 555 662 78 460 526 005Minimum amount for regions eligible under the Convergence Objective 31 232 644 963(1)  Before compulsory modulation and other transfers from market-related expenditure and direct payments of the common agricultural policy to rural development.(2)  Amounts are rounded to the nearest euro.(3)  Before compulsory modulation and other transfers from market-related expenditure and direct payments of the common agricultural policy to rural development.(4)  Amounts are rounded to the nearest euro.’ +",fund (EU);EC fund;rural development;rural planning;economic convergence;convergence of economic performances;economic alignment;economic harmonisation;monetary convergence;distribution of aid;aid recipient;recipient country;commitment of expenditure;commitment appropriation;commitment authorisation;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +39001,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1248/2010 of 21 December 2010 opening the tariff quota for the year 2011 for the importation into the European Union of certain goods originating in Norway resulting from the processing of agricultural products covered by Council Regulation (EC) No 1216/2009. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1216/2009 of 30 November 2009 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (1), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 2004/859/EC of 25 October 2004 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Kingdom of Norway on Protocol 2 to the bilateral Free Trade Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas:(1) Protocol 2 to the bilateral Free Trade Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway (3), and Protocol 3 to the EEA Agreement (4), determine the trade arrangements for certain agricultural and processed agricultural products between the Contracting Parties.(2) Protocol 3 to the EEA Agreement, as amended by Decision 138/2004 of the EEA Joint Committee (5), provides for a zero duty applying to certain waters containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, classified under CN code 2202 10 00 and certain other non-alcoholic beverages containing sugar, classified under CN code ex 2202 90 10.(3) The zero duty for the waters and other beverages in question has been temporarily suspended for Norway by the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Kingdom of Norway concerning Protocol 2 to the bilateral Free Trade Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway (6), hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, approved by Decision 2004/859/EC. According to point IV of the Agreed Minutes of the Agreement, duty free imports of goods of the CN codes 2202 10 00 and ex 2202 90 10 originating in Norway are to be permitted only within the limits of a duty free quota while a duty is to be paid for imports outside the quota allocation.(4) Commission Regulation (EU) No 1255/2009 (7) withdrew the temporary suspension of the duty free regime for the period 1 January to 31 December 2010 for the importation into the Union of the waters and beverages in question.(5) It is necessary to open the tariff quota for 2011 for the waters and beverages in question. The last annual quota for those products was opened for 2009 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 89/2009 (8). As no annual quota was opened for 2010, the quota volume for 2011 should remain the same as for 2009.(6) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (9), lays down rules for the management of tariff quotas. It is appropriate to provide that the tariff quota opened by this regulation is to be managed in accordance with those rules.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for horizontal questions concerning trade in processed products not listed in Annex I,. 1.   From 1 January to 31 December 2011, the Union tariff quota set out in the Annex is opened for the goods originating in Norway which are listed in that Annex under the conditions specified therein.2.   The rules of origin mutually applicable to the goods set out in the Annex shall be as set out in Protocol 3 of the bilateral Free Trade Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway.3.   For quantities imported above the quota volume, a preferential duty of EUR 0,047/litre shall apply. The Union tariff quota referred to in Article 1(1) shall be managed by the Commission in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. Regulation (EU) No 1255/2009 is repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2011.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 328, 15.12.2009, p. 10.(2)  OJ L 370, 17.12.2004, p. 70.(3)  OJ L 171, 27.6.1973, p. 2.(4)  OJ L 22, 24.1.2002, p. 34.(5)  OJ L 342, 18.11.2004, p. 30.(6)  OJ L 370, 17.12.2004, p. 72.(7)  OJ L 338, 19.12.2009, p. 18.(8)  OJ L 25, 29.1.2009, p. 14.(9)  OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.ANNEXTariff Quota for 2011 applicable upon import into the European Union of goods originating in NorwayOrder No CN code Product description Annual quota volume for 2011 Rate of duty applicable within the limits of the quota Rate of the duty applicable above the quota volume09.0709 2202 10 00 Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured 17,303 million litres Exemption EUR 0,047/litreEx22029010 Other non-alcoholic beverages containing sugar (sucrose or invert sugar) +",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;aerated drink;lemonade;soft drink;Norway;Kingdom of Norway;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;non-alcoholic beverage;refreshing drink;refreshment;water;mineral water,21 +33291,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2024/2006 of 22 December 2006 laying down transitional measures derogating from Regulation (EC) No 2076/2002 and Decisions 98/270/EC, 2002/928/EC, 2003/308/EC, 2004/129/EC, 2004/141/EC, 2004/247/EC, 2004/248/EC, 2005/303/EC and 2005/864/EC as regards the continued use of plant protection products containing certain active substances not included in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC by reason of the accession of Romania (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 42 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2076/2002 (1) and Decisions 98/270/EC (2), 2002/928/EC (3), 2003/308/EC (4), 2004/129/EC (5), 2004/141/EC (6), 2004/247/EC (7), 2004/248/EC (8), 2005/303/EC (9) and 2005/864/EC (10) contain provisions for the non-inclusion of certain active substances in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC (11) and for the withdrawal by Member States of all authorizations for plant protection products containing those active substances.(2) Since existing authorisations have to be withdrawn in Romania by 31 December 2006, Romania applied for transitional measures permitting it to grant a grace period for some of those active substances to allow existing stocks to be used up.(3) Romania should take the appropriate measures to ensure that the continued uses have neither harmful effect on human or animal health nor unacceptable influence on the environment and that all necessary risk mitigation measures are taken.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. By way of derogation from Article 1 of Commission Decision 98/270/EC, any period of grace granted by Romania, in accordance with Article 4(6) of Directive 91/414/EEC, for the disposal, storage, placing on the market and use of existing stocks of plant protection products containing the active substance fenvalerate, shall be as short as possible and shall expire not later than 30 June 2008. By way of derogation from Article 3 of Commission Decision 2002/928/EC, any period of grace granted by Romania, in accordance with Article 4(6) of Directive 91/414/EEC, for the disposal, storage, placing on the market and use of existing stocks of plant protection products containing the active substance benomyl shall be as short as possible and shall expire not later than 31 December 2007. By way of derogation from Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2076/2002, any period of grace granted by Romania, in accordance with Article 4(6) of Directive 91/414/EEC, for the disposal, storage, placing on the market and use of existing stocks of plant protection products containing the active substances acifluorfen, bensultap, bromopropylate, fenpropathrin, fomesafen, imazapyr, nonylphenol ethoxylate, oxadixyl, prometryne, quinalphos, terbufos or triforine shall be as short as possible and shall expire not later than 30 June 2008. By way of derogation from Article 3 of Commission Decision 2003/308/EC, any period of grace granted by Romania, in accordance with Article 4(6) of Directive 91/414/EEC, for the disposal, storage, placing on the market and use of existing stocks of plant protection products containing the active substance metalaxyl shall be as short as possible and shall expire not later than 30 June 2008. By way of derogation from Article 3 of Commission Decision 2004/129/EC, any period of grace granted by Romania, in accordance with Article 4(6) of Directive 91/414/EEC, for the disposal, storage, placing on the market and use of existing stocks of plant protection products containing the active substances boric acid, imazethapyr, methidathion or triadimefon shall be as short as possible and shall expire not later than 30 June 2008. By way of derogation from Article 3 of Commission Decision 2004/141/EC, any period of grace granted by Romania, in accordance with Article 4(6) of Directive 91/414/EEC, for the disposal, storage, placing on the market and use of existing stocks of plant protection products containing the active substance amitraz shall be as short as possible and shall expire not later than 31 December 2007. By way of derogation from Article 3 of Commission Decision 2004/247/EC, any period of grace granted by Romania, in accordance with Article 4(6) of Directive 91/414/EEC, for the disposal, storage, placing on the market and use of existing stocks of plant protection products containing the active substance simazine shall be as short as possible and shall expire not later than 31 December 2007. By way of derogation from Article 3 of Commission Decision 2004/248/EC, any period of grace granted by Romania, in accordance with Article 4(6) of Directive 91/414/EEC, for the disposal, storage, placing on the market and use of existing stocks of plant protection products containing the active substance atrazine shall be as short as possible and shall expire not later than 31 December 2007. By way of derogation from Article 3 of Commission Decision 2005/303/EC, any period of grace granted by Romania, in accordance with Article 4(6) of Directive 91/414/EEC, for the disposal, storage, placing on the market and use of existing stocks of plant protection products containing the active substance kasugamycin shall be as short as possible and shall expire not later than 31 December 2007. 0By way of derogation from Article 3 of Commission Decision 2005/864/EC, any period of grace granted by Romania, in accordance with Article 4(6) of Directive 91/414/EEC, for the disposal, storage, placing on the market and use of existing stocks of plant protection products containing the active substance endosulfan shall be as short as possible and shall expire not later than 31 December 2007. 1Romania shall ensure that the continued uses referred to in Articles 1 to 10 have neither harmful effect on human or animal health nor unacceptable influence on the environment.Romania shall ensure that all necessary risk mitigation measures are taken.Where a plant protection product contains several active substances, and Articles 1 to 10 lay down different dates for in relation to those substances, the earlier date shall apply. 2This Regulation shall enter into force subject to and on the date of entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 319, 23.11.2002, p. 3. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1335/2005 (OJ L 211, 13.8.2005, p. 6).(2)  OJ L 117, 21.4.1998, p. 15.(3)  OJ L 322, 27.11.2002, p. 53. Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1335/2005.(4)  OJ L 113, 7.5.2003, p. 8.(5)  OJ L 37, 10.2.2004, p. 27. Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1335/2005.(6)  OJ L 46, 17.2.2004, p. 35.(7)  OJ L 78, 16.3.2004, p. 50. Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1335/2005.(8)  OJ L 78, 16.3.2004, p. 53. Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 835/2005 (OJ L 127, 29.4.2004, p. 43).(9)  OJ L 97, 15.4.2005, p. 38. Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1335/2005.(10)  OJ L 317, 3.12.2005, p. 25.(11)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive (EC) 2006/75/EC (OJ L 248, 12.9.2006, p. 3). +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;plant health product;plant protection product;Romania;public health;health of the population;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +1969,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1040/95 of 10 May 1995 laying down further transitional measures for the management of base areas in Spain. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden and Council Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Articles 12 and 16 thereof,Whereas Article 2 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 provides for a reduction in the eligible area for compensatory payments and special set-aside without compensation where the sum of the areas for which aid is claimed by producers exceeds the regional base area;Whereas Article 16 of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 provides for special measures to facilitate the transition from the system in force to that established by that Regulation, in particular if the introduction of this system gives rise to substantial difficulties in respect of certain products;Whereas until the end of the transitional period in 1994/95, special conditions were applied in respect of oilseeds in Spain, under the terms of the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal; whereas these special conditions were favourable to producers of oilseeds and made the production of these crops more attractive than the production of other arable crops;Whereas the severe drought prevalent in Spain during 1994 necessitated restrictions on the use of water for the irrigation of crops; whereas there was a transfer of the type of production on irrigated land in the Regadio from non-arable crops such as rice, cotton and tomatoes to less hydraulically demanding crops, especially oilseeds;Whereas the combination of the favourable conditions available to oilseed producers and the effects of the drought has resulted in the area for which applications were made for compensatory payments, including set-aside, exceeding the regional base area of the Regadio;Whereas for the reasons set out above, the breach of the regional base area resulted from the abnormally large area sown with oilseeds; whereas it would be appropriate to penalize oilseed producers for causing this breach; whereas there was no significant increase in the area sown with other arable crops; whereas it would be inequitable to penalize producers of other arable crops for the breach caused by oilseed producers;Whereas those producers who traditionally did not produce oilseeds should transfer production back to their traditional pattern; whereas the application of the special set-aside referred to in Article 2 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 to oilseed producers would encourage the re-establishment of the traditional pattern; whereas whilst it would be inappropriate to exonerate oilseed producers from this penalty, it would be inappropriate to penalize producers who do not cultivate oilseeds in 1995/96 in this manner;Whereas the provisions of this Regulation will affect the arable crop sowings and set-aside made in respect of the 1995/96 marketing year; whereas this Regulation should enter into force at the earliest possible date;Whereas the Joint Management Committee for Cereals, Oils and Fats and Dried Fodder has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. In the marketing year 1994/95, Article 2 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 shall not apply in respect of the area planted with cereals, proteins, linseed, the related compulsory set-aside and all voluntary set-aside in the Spanish regional base area 'Regadio` as referred to in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1098/94 (3). This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 May 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission +",set-aside;abandonment premium;premium for cessation of production;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;aid per hectare;per hectare aid;Spain;Kingdom of Spain;regional aid;aid for regional development;aid to less-favoured regions,21 +26313,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1175/2003 of 1 July 2003 amending Regulations (EC) No 883/2001 and (EC) No 2805/95, respectively, laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 as regards trade with third countries in products in the wine sector and fixing the export refunds in the wine sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003(2), and in particular Articles 63 and 64 thereof,Whereas:(1) Trade agreements have recently been concluded between the European Union and the Czech Republic(3) and between the European Union and the Slovak Republic(4) establishing certain concessions in the form of tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and total liberalisation of trade in other agricultural products. The elimination of refunds in the wine sector with effect from 1 June 2003 is one of these concessions.(2) The Czech and the Slovak authorities have undertaken to ensure that only consignments of Community products covered by the trade agreements on which no refund has been granted are allowed for import into those countries. To that end, Article 9(6) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 883/2001 of 24 April 2001 laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 as regards trade with third countries in products in the wine sector(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 715/2003(6), and Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2805/95 of 5 December 1995 fixing the export refunds in the wine sector and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2137/93(7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 715/2003, should be amended.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. The export licences already issued, comprising advance fixing of the refund, shall be valid for the destinations Czech Republic and Slovak Republic only until 31 May 2003. The security referred to in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2001 shall be released in proportion to the quantities used. Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 883/2001 concerning the list of countries by zone of destination, as referred to in Article 9(6), is hereby replaced by Annex I to this Regulation. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2805/95 concerning the other destination definition, is hereby replaced by Annex II to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 June 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 July 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1.(2) OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1.(3) OJ L 107, 30.4.2003, p. 12.(4) OJ L 107, 30.4.2003, p. 36.(5) OJ L 128, 10.5.2001, p. 1.(6) OJ L 104, 25.4.2003, p. 13.(7) OJ L 291, 6.12.1995, p. 10.ANNEX I""ANNEX IVList of countries by zone of destination, as referred to in Article 9(6)Zone 1: AfricaAngola, Benin, Botswana, British Indian Ocean Territory, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Kinshasa), Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saint Helena and Dependencies, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.Zone 2: Asia and AustralasiaAfghanistan, American Oceania, Australian Oceania, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia and Dependencies, New Zealand, New Zealand Oceania, North Korea, Northern Marianas, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pitcairn, Qatar, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, East Timor, Tonga, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Yemen.Zone 3: Eastern Europe and the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent StatesAlbania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.Zone 4: Western EuropeAndorra, Ceuta and Melilla, Gibraltar, Faeroe Islands, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Malta, Norway, San Marino, Vatican City.""ANNEX II""ANNEXto Commission Regulation (EC) No 1574/2002 amending Regulation (EC) No 2805/95 fixing the export refunds in the wine sector>TABLE>NB:The product codes and the ""A"" series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1) as amended.The numeric destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EC) No 2032/2000 (OJ L 243, 28.9.2000, p. 14).The other destinations are defined as follows:W01 Libya, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Philippines, China, Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Equatorial Guinea,W02 all countries of the African continent with the exception of: Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa,W03 all destinations, with the exception of: Africa, America, Australia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Israel, the Republic of Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia, Switzerland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic."" +",common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;third country;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;wine;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;Slovakia;Slovak Republic;Czech Republic;trading operation,21 +24806,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2262/2002 of 18 December 2002 on import licences in respect of beef and veal products originating in Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Namibia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1706/98 of 20 July 1998 on the arrangements applicable to agricultural products and goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP States) and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 715/90(1), and in particular Article 30 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1918/98 of 9 September 1998 laying down detailed rules for the application in the beef and veal sector of Council Regulation (EC) No 1706/98 on the arrangements applicable to agricultural products and certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States and repealing Regulation (EC) No 589/96(2), and in particular Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1918/98 provides for the possibility of issuing import licences for beef and veal products. However, imports must take place within the limits of the quantities specified for each of these exporting non-member countries.(2) The applications for import licences submitted between 1 and 10 December 2002, expressed in terms of boned meat, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1918/98, do not exceed, in respect of products originating from Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Namibia, the quantities available from those States. It is therefore possible to issue import licences in respect of the quantities applied for.(3) The quantities in respect of which licences may be applied for from 1 January 2003 should be fixed within the scope of the total quantity of 52100 tonnes.(4) This Regulation is without prejudice to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1452/2001(4),. The following Member States shall issue on 21 December 2002 import licences for beef and veal products, expressed as boned meat, originating in certain African, Caribbean and Pacific States, in respect of the following quantities and countries of origin:Germany:- 15 tonnes originating in Botswana,- 55 tonnes originating in Namibia.United Kingdom:- 153 tonnes originating in Botswana,- 194 tonnes originating in Namibia,- 50 tonnes originating in Swaziland. Licence applications may be submitted, pursuant to Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1918/98, during the first 10 days of January 2003 for the following quantities of boned beef and veal:>TABLE> This Regulation shall enter into force on 21 December 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 2002.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 215, 1.8.1998, p. 12.(2) OJ L 250, 10.9.1998, p. 16.(3) OJ L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28.(4) OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 11. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;beef;boned meat;ACP countries,21 +33042,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1598/2006 of 26 October 2006 fixing the export refunds on cereal-based compound feedingstuffs. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 september 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 provides that the difference between quotations or prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1 of that Regulation and prices for those products within the Community may be covered by an export refund.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1517/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 as regards the arrangements for the export and import of compound feedingstuffs based on cereals and amending Regulation (EC) No 1162/95 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice (2) in Article 2 lays down general rules for fixing the amount of such refunds.(3) That calculation must also take account of the cereal products content. In the interest of simplification, the refund should be paid in respect of two categories of ‘cereal products’, namely for maize, the most commonly used cereal in exported compound feeds and maize products, and for ‘other cereals’, these being eligible cereal products excluding maize and maize products. A refund should be granted in respect of the quantity of cereal products present in the compound feedingstuff.(4) Furthermore, the amount of the refund must also take into account the possibilities and conditions for the sale of those products on the world market, the need to avoid disturbances on the Community market and the economic aspect of the export.(5) The current situation on the cereals market and, in particular, the supply prospects mean that the export refunds should be abolished.(6) The Management Committee for Cereals has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. The export refunds on the compound feedingstuffs covered by Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 and subject to Regulation (EC) No 1517/95 are hereby fixed as shown in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 27 October 2006.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 October 2006.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/2005 (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 11).(2)  OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 51.ANNEXto the Commission Regulation of 26 October 2006 fixing the export refunds on cereal-based compound feedingstuffsProduct codes benefiting from export refund:2309 10 11 9000,2309 10 13 9000,2309 10 31 9000,2309 10 33 9000,2309 10 51 9000,2309 10 53 9000,2309 90 31 9000,2309 90 33 9000,2309 90 41 9000,2309 90 43 9000,2309 90 51 9000,2309 90 53 9000.Cereal products Destination Unit of measurement Amount of refundsMaize and maize products: C10 EUR/t 0,00Cereal products excluding maize and maize products C10 EUR/t 0,00NB: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1) as amended.C10 : All destinations. +",animal feedingstuffs;animal feedstuffs;animal fodder;animal weaning food;feedstuffs;milk-replacer feed;manufactured feedingstuffs;compound feedingstuff;industrial feedingstuffs;oil cake;protein feed;maize;cereal product;cereal preparation;processed cereal product;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund,21 +36945,"Council Regulation (EC) No 116/2009 of 18 December 2008 on the export of cultural goods (Codified version). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EEC) No 3911/92 of 9 December 1992 on the export of cultural goods (1) has been substantially amended several times (2). In the interests of clarity and rationality the said Regulation should be codified.(2) In order to maintain the internal market, rules on trade with third countries are needed for the protection of cultural goods.(3) It seems necessary to take measures in particular to ensure that exports of cultural goods are subject to uniform controls at the Community's external borders.(4) Such a system should require the presentation of a licence issued by the competent Member State prior to the export of cultural goods covered by this Regulation. This necessitates a clear definition of the scope of such measures and the procedures for their implementation. The implementation of the system should be as simple and efficient as possible.(5) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Regulation should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (3).(6) In view of the considerable experience of the Member States' authorities in the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 515/97 of 13 March 1997 on mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and cooperation between the latter and the Commission to ensure the correct application of the law on customs and agricultural matters (4), the said Regulation should be applied to this matter.(7) Annex I to this Regulation is aimed at making clear the categories of cultural goods which should be given particular protection in trade with third countries, but is not intended to prejudice the definition, by Member States, of national treasures within the meaning of Article 30 of the Treaty,. DefinitionWithout prejudice to Member States' powers under Article 30 of the Treaty, the term ‘cultural goods’ shall refer, for the purposes of this Regulation, to the items listed in Annex I. Export licence1.   The export of cultural goods outside the customs territory of the Community shall be subject to the presentation of an export licence.2.   The export licence shall be issued at the request of the person concerned:(a) by a competent authority of the Member State in whose territory the cultural object in question was lawfully and definitively located on 1 January 1993;(b) or, thereafter, by a competent authority of the Member State in whose territory it is located following either lawful and definitive dispatch from another Member State, or importation from a third country, or re-importation from a third country after lawful dispatch from a Member State to that country.However, without prejudice to paragraph 4, the Member State which is competent in accordance with points (a) or (b) of the first subparagraph is authorised not to require export licences for the cultural goods specified in the first and second indents of category A.1 of Annex I where they are of limited archaeological or scientific interest, and provided that they are not the direct product of excavations, finds or archaeological sites within a Member State, and that their presence on the market is lawful.The export licence may be refused, for the purposes of this Regulation, where the cultural goods in question are covered by legislation protecting national treasures of artistic, historical or archaeological value in the Member State concerned.Where necessary, the authority referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph shall enter into contact with the competent authorities of the Member State from which the cultural object in question came, and in particular the competent authorities within the meaning of Council Directive 93/7/EEC of 15 March 1993 on the return of cultural objects unlawfully removed from the territory of a Member State (5).3.   The export licence shall be valid throughout the Community.4.   Without prejudice to the provisions of paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, direct export from the customs territory of the Community of national treasures having artistic, historic or archaeological value which are not cultural goods within the meaning of this Regulation is subject to the national law of the Member State of export. Competent authorities1.   Member States shall furnish the Commission with a list of the authorities empowered to issue export licences for cultural goods.2.   The Commission shall publish a list of the authorities and any amendment to that list in the ‘C’ series of the Official Journal of the European Union. Presentation of licenceThe export licence shall be presented, in support of the export declaration, when the customs export formalities are carried out, at the customs office which is competent to accept that declaration. Limitation of competent customs offices1.   Member States may restrict the number of customs offices empowered to handle formalities for the export of cultural goods.2.   Member States availing themselves of the option afforded by paragraph 1 shall inform the Commission of the customs offices duly empowered.The Commission shall publish this information in the ‘C’ series of the Official Journal of the European Union. Administrative cooperationFor the purposes of implementing this Regulation, the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 515/97, and in particular the provisions on the confidentiality of information, shall apply mutatis mutandis.In addition to the cooperation provided for under the first paragraph, Member States shall take all necessary steps to establish, in the context of their mutual relations, cooperation between the customs authorities and the competent authorities referred to in Article 4 of Directive 93/7/EEC. Implementing measuresThe measures necessary for the implementation of this Regulation, in particular those concerning the form to be used (for example, the model and technical properties) shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 8(2). Committee1.   The Commission shall be assisted by a committee.2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 3 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. PenaltiesThe Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. 0Reporting1.   Each Member State shall inform the Commission of the measures taken pursuant to this Regulation.The Commission shall pass on this information to the other Member States.2.   Every three years the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee on the implementation of this Regulation.The Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, shall examine every three years and, where appropriate, update the amounts indicated in Annex I, on the basis of economic and monetary indicators in the Community. 1RepealRegulation (EEC) No 3911/92, as amended by the Regulations listed in Annex II, is repealed.References to the repealed Regulation shall be construed as references to this Regulation and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in Annex III. 2Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. BARNIER(1)  OJ L 395, 31.12.1992, p. 1.(2)  See Annex II.(3)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.(4)  OJ L 82, 22.3.1997, p. 1.(5)  OJ L 74, 27.3.1993, p. 74.ANNEX ICategories of cultural objects covered by Article 11. Archaeological objects more than 100 years old which are the products of:— excavations and finds on land or under water— archaeological sites— archaeological collections2. Elements forming an integral part of artistic, historical or religious monuments which have been dismembered, of an age exceeding 100 years 9705 00 003. Pictures and paintings, other than those included in categories 4 or 5, executed entirely by hand in any medium and on any material (1) 97014. Watercolours, gouaches and pastels executed entirely by hand on any material (1) 97015. Mosaics in any material executed entirely by hand, other than those falling in categories 1 or 2, and drawings in any medium executed entirely by hand on any material (1) 69146. Original engravings, prints, serigraphs and lithographs with their respective plates and original posters (1) Chapter 497. Original sculptures or statuary and copies produced by the same process as the original (1), other than those in category 1 9703 00 008. Photographs, films and negatives thereof (1) 37049. Incunabula and manuscripts, including maps and musical scores, singly or in collections (1) 9702 00 0010. Books more than 100 years old, singly or in collections 9705 00 0011. Printed maps more than 200 years old 9706 00 0012. Archives, and any elements thereof, of any kind or any medium which are more than 50 years old 3704(a) Collections (2) and specimens from zoological, botanical, mineralogical or anatomical collections;(b) Collections (2) of historical, palaeontological, ethnographic or numismatic interest14. Means of transport more than 75 years old 9705 00 0015. Any other antique items not included in categories A.1 to A.14(a) between 50 and 100 years oldtoys, games Chapter 95glassware 7013articles of goldsmiths’ or silversmiths’ wares 7114furniture Chapter 94optical, photographic or cinematographic apparatus Chapter 90musical instruments Chapter 92clocks and watches and parts thereof Chapter 91articles of wood Chapter 44pottery Chapter 69tapestries 5805 00 00carpets Chapter 57wallpaper 4814arms Chapter 93(b) more than 100 years oldThe cultural objects in categories A.1 to A.15 are covered by this Regulation only if their value corresponds to, or exceeds, the financial thresholds under B.B.   Financial thresholds applicable to certain categories under A (in euro)Value:Whatever the value— 1 (Archaeological objects)— 2 (Dismembered monuments)— 9 (Incunabula and manuscripts)— 12 (Archives)15 000— 5 (Mosaics and drawings)— 6 (Engravings)— 8 (Photographs)— 11 (Printed maps)30 000— 4 (Watercolours, gouaches and pastels)50 000— 7 (Statuary)— 10 (Books)— 13 (Collections)— 14 (Means of transport)— 15 (Any other object)150 000— 3 (Pictures)The assessment of whether or not the conditions relating to financial value are fulfilled must be made when an application for an export licence is submitted. The financial value is that of the cultural object in the Member State referred to in Article 2(2).For the Member States which do not have the euro as their currency, the values expressed in euro in Annex I shall be converted and expressed in national currencies at the rate of exchange on 31 December 2001 published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This countervalue in national currencies shall be reviewed every two years with effect from 31 December 2001. Calculation of this countervalue shall be based on the average daily value of those currencies, expressed in euro, during the 24 months ending on the last day of August preceding the revision which takes effect on 31 December. This method of calculation shall be reviewed, on a proposal from the Commission, by the Advisory Committee on Cultural Goods, in principle two years after the first application. For each revision, the values expressed in euro and their countervalues in national currency shall be published periodically in the Official Journal of the European Union in the first days of the month of November preceding the date on which the revision takes effect.(1)  Which are more than 50 years old and do not belong to their originators.(2)  As defined by the Court of Justice in its judgment in Case 252/84, as follows: ‘Collectors’ pieces within the meaning of heading No 97.05 of the Common Customs Tariff are articles which possess the requisite characteristics for inclusion in a collection, that is to say, articles which are relatively rare, are not normally used for their original purpose, are the subject of special transactions outside the normal trade in similar utility articles and are of high value’.ANNEX IIRepealed Regulation with its successive amendmentsCouncil Regulation (EEC) No 3911/92Council Regulation (EC) No 2469/96Council Regulation (EC) No 974/2001Council Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 Annex I, point 2 onlyANNEX IIICORRELATION TABLERegulation (EEC) No 3911/92 This RegulationArticle 1 Article 1Article 2(1) Article 2(1)Article 2(2), first subparagraph, introductory wording Article 2(2), first subparagraph, introductory wordingArticle 2(2), first subparagraph, first indent Article 2(2), first subparagraph, point (a)Article 2(2), first subparagraph, second indent Article 2(2), first subparagraph, point (b)Article 2(2), second subparagraph Article 2(2), second subparagraphArticle 2(2), third subparagraph Article 2(2), third subparagraphArticle 2(2), fourth subparagraph Article 2(2), fourth subparagraphArticle 2(3) Article 2(3)Article 2(4) Article 2(4)Articles 3 to 9 Articles 3 to 9Article 10, first paragraph Article 10(1), first subparagraphArticle 10, second paragraph Article 10(1), second subparagraphArticle 10, third paragraph Article 10(2), first subparagraphArticle 10, fourth paragraph —Article 10, fifth paragraph Article 10(2), second subparagraph— Article 11Article 11 Article 12Annex, points A.1, A.2 and A.3 Annex I, points A.1, A.2 and A.3Annex, point A.3A Annex I, point A.4Annex, point A.4 Annex I, point A.5Annex, point A.5 Annex I, point A.6Annex, point A.6 Annex I, point A.7Annex, point A.7 Annex I, point A.8Annex, point A.8 Annex I, point A.9Annex, point A.9 Annex I, point A.10Annex, point A.10 Annex I, point A.11Annex, point A.11 Annex I, point A.12Annex, point A.12 Annex I, point A.13Annex, point A.13 Annex I, point A.14Annex, point A.14 Annex I, point A.15Annex, point B Annex I, point B— Annex II— Annex III +",export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;administrative cooperation;third country;heritage protection;National Trust;conservation area;preservation of monuments;protection of the cultural heritage;restoration of the cultural heritage;cultural relations;cultural exchange;cultural object;cultural goods;cultural property;restitution of cultural objects;return of cultural objects;export;export sale,21 +1779,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 40/81 of 1 January 1981 fixing the basic prices and the buying-in prices applicable in Greece to cauliflowers and apples. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the 1979 Act of Accession, and in particular Article 60 (b), thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas the producer prices for cauliflowers and apples, recorded in Greece during the reference period determined pursuant to Article 74 of the Act of Accession are, on average, higher than the prices in the Community of Nine ; whereas, in order to bring about a single market for the said products more rapidly, the common basic prices and buying-in prices for the said products should be applied in Greece with effect from accession, by virtue of Article 60 (b) of the said Act,. With effect from 1 January 1981, the common basic prices and buying-in prices for cauliflowers and apples shall apply in Greece. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1981.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 January 1981.For the CouncilThe PresidentD.F. VAN DER MEI(1) OJ No C 346, 31.12.1980. +",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;leaf vegetable;Brussels sprout;beet;cabbage;cauliflower;celery;chicory;leek;salad vegetable;spinach;common price policy;Community price;common price;purchase price;basic price,21 +4977,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1098/2009 of 16 November 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the import arrangements for milk and milk products and opening tariff quotas. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 144(1) and Article 148 in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) Under the tariff concessions provided for in Decision No 1/98 of the EC-Turkey Association Council of 25 February 1998 on the trade regime for agricultural products (2), the Community undertook to open a zero-duty annual import quota of 2 300 tonnes for cheese originating in Turkey falling within CN codes 0406 90 29, 0406 90 50, ex 0406 90 86, ex 0406 90 87 and ex 0406 90 88.(2) The detailed rules for administering that import tariff quota (hereinafter: ‘the quota’) are currently laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 (3).(3) The administration of tariff quotas according to the method based on the chronological order of the lodging of applications set out in Article 144(2)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 has proved positive in other agricultural sectors. In the interests of simplifying procedures, that method should now be applied to the quota to which this Regulation relates. That should be done in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c(1) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (4).(4) Due to the particularities involved in the transfer from one management system to another, Article 308c(2) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 2454/93 should not apply to the tariff period from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2010.(5) Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 is amended as follows:1. in Article 5, point (d) is deleted;2. in Article 19, point (c) is deleted;3. Article 19a is replaced by the following:(a) Council Regulation (EC) No 312/2003 (5);(b) Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 (6);(c) Annex IV, list 4 of the Trade, Development and Cooperation Agreement with South Africa (7);(d) Annex I to Protocol 1 to Decision No 1/98 of the EC-Turkey Association Council (8).(a) Annex III to the Agreement with the Republic of Chile;(b) Protocol 4 to the Agreement with Israel;(c) Protocol 1 to the Agreement with South Africa (9);(d) Protocol 3 to Decision No 1/98 of the EC-Turkey Association Council.4. Annex I.D is deleted;5. in Annex VIIa, a paragraph 4 is added, the text of which appears in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply to the import quota periods opened from 1 January 2010.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 November 2009.For the CommissionJanez POTOČNIKMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 86, 20.3.1998, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 341, 22.12.2001, p. 29.(4)  OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.(5)  OJ L 46, 20.2.2003, p. 1.(6)  OJ L 109, 19.4.2001, p. 2.(7)  OJ L 311, 4.12.1999, p. 1.(8)  OJ L 86, 20.3.1998, p. 1.(9)  OJ L 311, 4.12.1999, p. 298.’;ANNEX‘4.   Tariff quotas under Annex 1 to Protocol 1 to Decision No 1/98 of the EC-Turkey Association CouncilQuota number CN Code Description of goods (1) Country of origin Annual quota from 1 January to 31 December Applicable rate of duty09.0243 0406 90 29 Kashkaval cheese Turkey 2 300 00406 90 50 Cheese of sheep’s milk or buffalo milk in containers containing brine, or in sheepskin or goatskin bottlesex 0406 90 86 Tulum Peyniri, made from sheep’s milk or buffalo milk, in individual plastic or other kind of packings of less than 10 kg(1)  Notwithstanding the rules on the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, the wording of the description of products must be regarded as merely indicative, since the applicability of the preferential arrangements is determined, within the context of this Annex, by the scope of the CN codes. Where ex CN codes are indicated, the applicability of the preferential scheme shall be determined on the basis of the CN code and the corresponding description, taken together.’ +",cheese;import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Turkey;Republic of Turkey;tariff exemption;exoneration from customs duty;zero duty,21 +16997,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1729/97 of 4 September 1997 on the adjustment, following a change in prices or the storage levy in the sugar sector, of certain export refunds fixed in advance. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1785/81 of 30 June 1981 on the common organization of the markets in the sugar sector (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1599/96 (2), and in particular Article 17 (5) and (15) thereof,Whereas Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2135/95 of 7 September 1995 laying down detailed rules of application for the grant of export refunds in the sugar sector (3) lays down that if, where the refund is fixed periodically, during the period between the day on which the application for an export licence is lodged and the day of export, there is a change in the prices of sugar fixed pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 1785/81, provision may be made for the refund to be adjusted; whereas such an adjustment is only permitted where there is a change in the prices fixed in ecus;Whereas, in determining export refunds, account is taken of the storage levy to be paid on disposal of the sugar because it forms part of the ex-factory price of the sugar irrespective of its destination; whereas, therefore, the adjustment of export refunds fixed by invitation to tender is provided for not only following changes in prices fixed in ecus but also following changes in the storage levy between the day an application for an export licence is lodged and the day of export; whereas in order to ensure equal treatment and optimum management of the sugar markets, this latter possibility of adjustment should be extended to the refunds which are fixed periodically for the export of white sugar, raw sugar, sugar syrup and isoglucose exported in the form of the products listed in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 1785/81 where they are fixed before the change in the intervention price in question and/or the change in the storage levy and customs formalities are completed on the date of the change or later;whereas the third subparagraph of Article 5 (2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1222/94 (4) lays down that the rate of refunds fixed in advance should be adjusted in accordance with the same rules as apply for the advance fixing of refunds for basic products exported in the natural state; whereas that adjustment is therefore made on the basis of the difference between the intervention price for the sugar concerned on the day an application for an export licence is lodged and that valid for the same sugar on the day of export, the two prices being increased by the storage levy applicable at the same time as the prices concerned;Whereas, given the increase in trade in certain products referred to in Article 1 (1) (d) of Regulation (EEC) No 1785/81 and white and raw candy sugar, the possibility of adjusting refunds should be extended to those products under the same conditions and, in order to ensure equal treatment, to isoglucose and inulin syrup exported in the natural state;Whereas, in the interests of efficient management of these arrangements, a number of administrative and technical rules should be laid down enabling the uniform application of the adjustment of the refund for the basic product concerned;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 747/89 of 22 March 1989 on the adjustment, following a change in prices in the sugar sector, of certain export refunds fixed in advance (5) should be repealed and this Regulation applied for the first time to exports of sugar form the new harvest for which licences are applied for from 1 October 1997;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sugar,. 1. Notwithstanding Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 2135/95, if, between the date on which an application is lodged for an export licence with advance fixing of the refund and the date on which the product is exported, there is a change in the intervention prices fixed in ecus under Regulation (EEC) No 1785/81 and/or a change in the storage levy fixed in ecus under that Regulation, the export refunds in question, fixed periodically, shall be adjusted in accordance with the conditions set out below.2. Paragraph 1 shall apply:(a) to products listed in Annex I hereto exported in the natural state; and(b) to products listed in Annex II hereto exported in the form of the products listed in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 1785/81;from the date of application of the new intervention price and/or of the new amount of the storage levy.3. For the purposes of the adjustment referred to in paragraph 1, the competent authority of the Member State of issue shall, when issuing the export licence, mark the document as follows:'To be adjusted in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1729/97 (OJ L 243, 5. 9. 1997) in the case of goods exported from the date on which the new intervention price in question and/or the new storage levy takes effect.`The adjustment shall be made when the export refund in question is paid. For white sugar falling within CN code 1701 99 10 listed in Annexes I and II, the adjustment referred to in Article 1 shall be obtained by increasing or reducing, as the case may be, the export refund by the difference, expressed in ecus per 100 kilograms of sugar, between the intervention price for white sugar in the non-deficit areas plus the storage levy applicable on the day the application for the export licence was lodged and the intervention price for white sugar plus the storage levy applicable on the day of export. For products listed in Annexes I and II, with the exception of inulin syrup, falling within CN codes:(a) 1701 91 00, ex 1701 99 90, 1702 60 90, 1702 90 60, 1702 90 71, ex 1702 90 99 and 2106 90 59, the adjustment determined in accordance with Article 2 shall apply for every 1 % of sucrose contained in the product in question; the amount shall be equal to one-hundredth of the difference established in accordance with the said Article;(b) 1702 40 10, 1702 60 10, 1702 90 30 and 2106 90 30, the adjustment determined in accordance with Article 2 shall apply per 100 kilograms of dry matter contained in the product in question. 1. For standard-quality raw sugar falling within CN codes 1701 11 90 and 1701 12 90 listed in Annexes I and II, the adjustment referred to in Article 1 shall be obtained by increasing or reducing, as the case may be, the export refund by the difference, expressed in ecus per 100 kilograms of sugar, between the intervention price for raw sugar plus the storage levy, expressed as raw sugar, which are applicable on the day the application for the export licence was lodged and the intervention price for raw sugar plus the storage levy, expressed as raw sugar, which are applicable on the day of export.2. Where the yield of the raw sugar differs from that of the standard quality referred to in Council Regulation (EEC) No 431/68 (6), the refund payable adjusted in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be further adjusted in accordance with Article 5 (1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1423/95 (7). For inulin syrup referred to in Annex I falling within CN code ex 1702 60 90, the adjustment per 100 kilograms of dry matter shall be equal to that calculated in accordance with Article 2 multiplied by 1,9. Regulation (EEC) No 747/89 is hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 October 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 September 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 177, 1. 7. 1981, p. 4.(2) OJ L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 43.(3) OJ L 214, 8. 9. 1995, p. 16.(4) OJ L 136, 31. 5. 1994, p. 5.(5) OJ L 80, 20. 3. 1989, p. 48.(6) OJ L 89, 10. 4. 1968, p. 3.(7) OJ L 141, 24. 6. 1995, p. 16.ANNEX I>TABLE>ANNEX II>TABLE> +",export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;intervention price;sugar product;storage cost;export (EU);Community export;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;sugar;fructose;fruit sugar;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +5030,"2010/455/EU: Commission Decision of 13 August 2010 amending Decisions 2008/934/EC and 2008/941/EC as regards the date until which authorisations may continue to be in force and the period of grace, in cases where the notifier has submitted an application in accordance with the accelerated procedure under Regulation (EC) No 33/2008 (notified under document C(2010) 5536) Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 8(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2008/934/EC of 5 December 2008 concerning the non-inclusion of certain active substances in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC and the withdrawal of authorisations for plant protection products containing these substances (2) and Commission Decision 2008/941/EC of 8 December 2008 concerning the non-inclusion of certain active substances in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC and the withdrawal of authorisations for plant protection products containing these substances (3) establish the lists of active substances for which the notifier withdrew its support of the inclusion of the active substance concerned in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC in accordance with Article 11e of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002 (4) and Article 24e of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2229/2004 (5).(2) For most of the substances concerned applications have been submitted in accordance with the accelerated procedure provided for in Articles 14 to 19 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 33/2008 of 17 January 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Directive 91/414/EEC as regards a regular and an accelerated procedure for the assessment of active substances which were part of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of that Directive but have not been included into its Annex I (6).(3) In order to allow the examination of those substances to be completed, it is necessary to extend the period for Member States to withdraw authorisations and the period of grace they may grant in respect of those substances.(4) Decisions 2008/934/EC and 2008/941/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Amendment to Decision 2008/934/ECDecision 2008/934/EC is amended as follows:1. in Article 2, the following paragraph is added:2. in Article 3, the following paragraph is added: Amendment to Decision 2008/941/ECDecision 2008/941/EC is amended as follows:1. in Article 2, the following paragraph is added:2. in Article 3, the following paragraph is added: AddresseesThis Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 August 2010.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 333, 11.12.2008, p. 11.(3)  OJ L 335, 13.12.2008, p. 91.(4)  OJ L 224, 21.8.2002, p. 23.(5)  OJ L 379, 24.12.2004, p. 13.(6)  OJ L 15, 18.1.2008, p. 5. +",plant health legislation;phytosanitary legislation;regulations on plant health;marketing restriction;pharmaceutical product;disinfectant;pharmaceutical preparation;pharmaceutical speciality;plant health product;plant protection product;dangerous substance;dangerous product;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;animal health,21 +15592,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1371/96 of 16 July 1996 on the issuing of import licences for bananas under the tariff quota for the third quarter of 1996 (second period). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 of 10 June 1993 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 875/96 (4), and in particular Article 9 (3) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 478/95 of 1 March 1995 on additional rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the tariff quota arrangements for imports of bananas into the Community and amending Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 (5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 702/95 (6), and in particular Article 4 (3) thereof,Whereas Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1111/96 of 20 June 1996 on the issuing of import licences for bananas under the tariff quota for the third quarter of 1996 and on the submission of new applications (7), fixes the quantities available for new licence applications under the tariff quota during the third quarter of 1996; whereas Article 4 (3) of Regulation (EC) No 478/95 lays down that the quantities for which licences may be issued for the origin(s) concerned must be determined without delay;Whereas Article 9 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 lays down that, where, in the case of a given quarter and origin, for a country or group of countries referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 478/95, the quantities covered by import licence applications from one or more of the categories of operators exceed the quantity available, a reduction percentage is to be applied to application for that origin; whereas, however, that provision does not apply to category C licence applications nor to category A and B applications relating to a quantity of 150 tonnes or less, provided that the total quantity covered by the category A and B applications does not exceed, for a given origin, 15 % of the total of the quantities applied for;Whereas the quantities applied for 'Colombia category B and Venezuela` exceed the quantity available and a reduction coefficient should therefore be applied; whereas import licences may be issued for the quantity referred to in all other new applications;Whereas this Regulation should apply immediately to permit licences to be issued as quickly as possible,. Import licences shall be issued under the tariff quota for the import of bananas during the third quarter of 1996 against new applications as referred to in Article 4 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 478/95:1. for the quantity indicated in the licence applications:(a) multiplied, in the case of the origin 'Colombia` by the reduction coefficient of 0,6673 for category B licence applications, excluding applications relating to a quantity of 150 tonnes or less:(b) multiplied, in the case of the origin 'Venezuela`, by the reduction coefficient of 0,7423 for category A and B licence applications, excluding applications relating to a quantity of 150 tonnes or less;2. for the quantity indicated in licence application, in the case of an origin other than those referred to in point 1 above;3. for the quantity indicated in the application, in the case of category C licences. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 July 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) OJ No L 118, 15. 5. 1996, p. 14.(5) OJ No L 49, 4. 3. 1995, p. 13.(6) OJ No L 71, 31. 3. 1995, p. 84.(7) OJ No L 148, 20. 6. 1996, p. 22. +",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;certificate of origin,21 +5006,"2010/128/CFSP: Council Decision 2010/128/CFSP of 1 March 2010 amending Common Position 2003/495/CFSP on Iraq. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 7 July 2003, the Council adopted Common Position 2003/495/CFSP on Iraq (1), in implementation of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1483 (2003).(2) On 21 December 2009, the UNSC adopted Resolution 1905 (2009) by which it decided , inter alia, to extend until 31 December 2010 the arrangements for the depositing into the Development Fund for Iraq of proceeds from export sales of petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas and concerning immunity from legal proceedings of certain Iraqi assets, as referred to in UNSC Resolutions 1483 (2003) and 1546 (2004).(3) Common Position 2003/495/CFSP should therefore be amended.(4) Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement certain measures,. Common Position 2003/495/CFSP shall be amended as follows:the second subparagraph of Article 7 is replaced by:‘Articles 4 and 5 shall apply until 31 December 2010.’. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 1 March 2010.For the CouncilThe PresidentD. LÓPEZ GARRIDO(1)  OJ L 169, 8.7.2003, p. 72. +",natural gas;Iraq;Republic of Iraq;petroleum;naphtha;petroleum product;oil by-products;petrochemical product;tar;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;economic sanctions;common foreign and security policy;CFSP;European foreign policy;common foreign policy;common security policy;trading operation,21 +9775,"92/39/EEC: Commission Decision of 13 December 1991 prescribing certain provisions of implementation for the Council Decision of 20 June 1991 on the adoption of a programme of Community action for the vocational training of customs officials undergoing initial training (the Matthaeus programme). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Decision 91/341/EEC of 20 June 1991 on the adoption of a programme of Community action on the subject of the vocational training of customs officials (Matthaeus programme) (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 4 (c) of the abovementioned Decision, the Commission is required to introduce common training programmes for customs officials;Whereas these common programmes are essential in order to achieve the objectives pursued by the Matthaeus programme and, in particular, the uniform application of Community law at the external frontiers of the Community;Whereas these common programmes are rendered necessary by the diversity of education given in the Member State customs schools;Whereas it is essential to introduce as a priority a common training programme for officials in initial training; whereas this programme shall include customs subjects as a whole and the principles of the common commercial and agricultural policies, as well as the principles of indirect taxation by reason of the close ties existing between Community customs law and all these disciplines;Whereas some international conventions constitute an important source of Community law and that consequently it is essential that customs officials are acquainted with the provisions inherent in these conventions and their impact on Community law;Whereas it is essential that this programme allocates a large area to education on the European Communities and their foundations, as customs officials are increasingly required to act on behalf of the Community as a whole;Whereas this common programme will constitute a unified approach to customs training and will contribute towards accelerating the awareness of customs officials of the increasing Community dimension to their tasks;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Matthaeus Committee,. A common programme of vocational training, hereinafter referred to as the 'common programme', for customs officials and the contents of which are specified in the attached Annex, will be organized in the customs schools of the Member States. In the context of the present decision, the following meanings shall apply:1. customs school: any establishment in which vocational training is given to customs officials;2. officials in the initial stage of training: those officials beginning their career or moving into a new grade and those already in the service, but who have worked in the relevant area for less than five years. The common programme is intended for customs officials who are responsible for the application of Community law whatever their workplace. 1. All officials in an initial stage of training are affected by the common programme.2. For officials who have completed their initial training, national administrations shall include in continuous training seminars those aspects of the common training programme which are still necessary. The teaching of the common training programme shall be spread over a period corresponding to the initial training period in each national customs administration. For those customs administrations which do not presently have a period of initial training, this period must not exceed three years. Each Member State shall notify the Commission the provisions and implementation procedures adopted for the implementation of the common training programme. The implementation of the common programme does not preclude the implementation of complementary national programmes in customs schools. Member States shall bring the common programmes into force from 1 January 1992. This Decision is adressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 December 1991. For the CommissionChristiane SCRIVENERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 187, 13. 7. 1991, p. 41.ANNEXA COMMON VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR CUSTOMS OFFICIALS UNDERGOING INITIAL TRAINING IN THE MEMBER STATESNoteThe common training programme, which is described hereafter, is not intended to give an exhaustive list of the training to be given in the framework of this programme.The objective is to give officials of the customs administrations of Member States a basis for common training which is essential for a clear understanding of their functions and the execution of their jobs.Specialized common training will be given to officials having gained a certain level of professional experience in the framework of specific programmes which will be developed later.I. The European Communities- Legal foundation:- ECSC, Euratom, EEC Treaties, Single Act.- The Community institutions and their functioning:- the European Parliament,- the Council,- the Commission,- the Court of Justice.- The European Council (Article 2 of the Single Act)- Control and consultative organizations:- the Court of Auditors,- the Economic and Social Committee.- Resources proper to the Community:- customs duties,- agricultural levies,- VAT contribution,- contribution from Member States in proportion to their GNP.II. The foundations of the European Economic Community- The customs union.- The internal market:- the free circulation of goods,- the free circulation of people,- the free circulation of capital,- the free circulation of services.- Common policies in particular:- commercial policy,- agricultural policy,- fishing policy.III. The basis of Community customs Law- Internal basis:- the Treaties,- the derived law,- the jursiprudence of the Court of Justice.- International law:- international conventions to which the EEC is party and reaches agreement for the Community,- agreements reached by the Member States.IV. Community customs law- Field of application:- the Customs territory of the Community.- Common customs tariff:- the combined nomenclature and Taric,- the duties of the CCT,- binding tariff information,- the exceptions to the general tariff rules:- customs franchise,- particular destinations,- suspension,- quotas,- the general system of preferences, etc.- Origin of goods:- non-preferential,- preferential.- Customs valuation- Customs obligations:- customs debt,- deferred payment,- post-clearance recovery of customs duties,- repayment or remission of customs duties.- The single administrative document- Community customs procedures:- free circulation,- exports,- customs economic procedures:- warehousing,- inward processing,- temporary importation,- processing under customs control,- outward processing.- Free zones- Circulation of goods:- international transit,- common transit,- community transit.V. Community fiscal law- The principles of VAT.- The principles of excise.- Tax exemptions.- The rules of administrative cooperation and the control of fiscal matters.VI. Community commercial policies- The principles.- The means of implementation:- the framework: GATT,- Article 113:- the rules,- commercial agreements.- Customs instruments.VII. The common agricultural policy- The principles,- Customs mechanisms.- The fight against fraud at importation and exportation of agricultural produce.VIII. The duties of the customs officer- Implementation of Community customs law.- Application and control of Community, international and national law at the time of importation, exportation or transit (health, strategic products, drugs, environment, dangerous materials, works of art, etc.).- The fight against fraud.- Mutual assistance. +",civil servant;senior official;vocational training;distance training;e-training;manpower training;pre-vocational training;sandwich training;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;single market;Community internal market;EC internal market;EU single market;customs;border post;customs zone;customs-house;frontier post,21 +41066,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 188/2012 of 7 March 2012 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Susina di Dro (PDO)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Italy's application to register the name ‧Susina di Dro‧ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 March 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 185, 25.6.2011, p. 10.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedITALYSusina di Dro (PDO) +",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;Italy;Italian Republic;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,21 +18867,"1999/875/EC: Council Decision of 21 December 1999 on the provisional application of the Agreement between the European Community and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on trade in textile products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133(2) thereof, in conjunction with Article 300(2), first sentence thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the European Community an Agreement on trade in textile products with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;(2) This Agreement should be applied on a provisional basis from 1 January 2000 pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion, subject to reciprocal provisional application by the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,. The Agreement between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on trade in textile products shall be applied on a provisional basis from 1 January 2000 pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion, subject to reciprocal provisional application by the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia(1).The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentT. HALONEN(1) The date from which the agreement will apply on a provisional basis will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities, C series. +",export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;clothing;article of clothing;ready-made clothing;work clothes;trade agreement (EU);EC trade agreement;Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;FYROM;Macedonia-Skopje;The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;ex-Yugoslav republic,21 +31047,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1745/2005 of 24 October 2005 adopting temporary provisions for the issue of import licences applied for pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 565/2002 establishing the method for managing tariff quotas and introducing a system of certificates of origin for garlic imported from third countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 565/2002 (2) lays down that Member States are to notify licence applications to the Commission on Mondays and Thursdays each week and issue the licences on the fifth working day following the date on which the application was lodged, provided that the Commission has not taken any measures during that period.(2) Monday, 31 October 2005, Tuesday, 1 and Wednesday, 2 November 2005 are Commission holidays. The issue of licences applied for between Wednesday, 26 and Friday, 28 October 2005 should therefore be postponed.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,. Import licences applied for between Wednesday, 26 and Friday, 28 October 2005 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 565/2002 shall be issued on Tuesday, 8 November 2005, provided that the Commission has not taken any measures during that period in accordance with Article 8(2) of that Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 October 2005.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 47/2003 (OJ L 7, 11.1.2003, p. 64).(2)  OJ L 86, 3.4.2002, p. 11. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 537/2004 (OJ L 86, 24.3.2004, p. 9). +",bulb vegetable;garlic;onion;scallion;shallot;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;certificate of origin,21 +8117,"Commission Directive 90/335/EEC of 7 June 1990 amending for the fourth time the Annex to Council Directive 79/117/EEC prohibiting the placing on the market and use of plant protection products containing certain active substances. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 79/117/EEC of 21 December 1978 prohibiting the placing on the market and use of plant protection products containing certain active substances (1), as last amended by Directive 89/365/EEC (2), and in particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas the development of scientific and technical knowledge makes necessary certain amendments to the Annex to Directive 79/117/EEC;Whereas it seems desirable to delete a certain number of temporary derogations from the prohibitions laid down in the Directive since less hazardous treatments are now available;Whereas all Member States have informed the Commission that they do not intend or no longer intend to avail themselves of these derogations;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,. The Annex to Directive 79/117/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. In Part A, 'Mercury compounds':(a) Under item 4, 'Alkyl mercury compounds', the text in column 2 is deleted;(b) under item 5, 'Alkoxyalkyl and aryl mercury compounds', the text in column 2 is replaced by: 'Seed treatment cereals'.2. In part B, 'Persistent organo-chlorine compounds':(a) under item 1, 'Aldrin', the text in column 2 is deleted;(b) under item 5, 'Endrin', the text in column 2 is deleted. Member States shall, not later than 1 January 1991, bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 June 1990.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 33, 8. 2. 1979, p. 36.(2) OJ No L 159, 10. 6. 1989, p. 58. +",marketing restriction;plant health product;plant protection product;toxic substance;dioxin;harmful substance;toxic discharge;toxic product;toxic waste;toxicity;plant health treatment;control of plant parasites;spraying of crops;treatment of plants;weed control;technological change;adaptation to technical progress;digital revolution;technical progress;technological development;technological progress,21 +39193,"2011/338/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 10 June 2011 on financial aid from the Union for the period from 1 April to 31 December 2011 for the European Union reference laboratory for bee health (notified under document C(2011) 3767). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (1), and in particular Article 75(2) thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules (2), and in particular Article 32(7) thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field (3), and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 75(2) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 the commitment of the expenditure shall be preceded by a financing decision adopted by the institution or the authorities to which powers have been delegated by the institution.(2) Pursuant to Article 31(2) of Decision 2009/470/EC European Union reference laboratories in the field of animal health and live animals may be granted Union aid.(3) Accordingly, Union financial assistance should be granted to the European Union reference laboratory designated to carry out the functions provided for in Commission Regulation (EU) No 87/2011 of 2 February 2011 designating the EU reference laboratory for bee health, laying down additional responsibilities and tasks for that laboratory and amending Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4).(4) The Commission has assessed the work programme and corresponding budget estimates submitted by the EU reference laboratory for bee health for the period from 1 April to 31 December 2011.(5) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 of 28 November 2006 laying down detailed rules for the granting of Community financial assistance to Community reference laboratories for feed and food and the animal health sector (5) provides that the financial assistance from the Union is to be granted if the approved work programmes are efficiently carried out and the beneficiaries supply all the necessary information within certain time limits.(6) In accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 the relationship between the Commission and European Union reference laboratories is laid down in a partnership agreement which is supported by a multiannual work programme.(7) Financial assistance for the operation and organisation of workshops of European Union reference laboratories should also be in conformity with the eligibility rules laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006.(8) Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 lays down eligibility rules for the workshops organised by the European Union reference laboratories. It also limits the financial assistance to a maximum of 32 participants in workshops. Derogation to that limitation should be provided in accordance with Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 to some European Union reference laboratories that needs support for attendance by more than 32 participants in order to achieve the best outcome of its workshops. Derogations can be obtained in case a European reference laboratory takes the leadership and responsibility of organising a workshop with another European Union reference laboratory.(9) In accordance with Article 3(2)(a) and Article 13 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (6), animal disease eradication and control programmes (veterinary measures) shall be financed from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF). Furthermore, Article 13, second subparagraph, of that Regulation foresees that in duly justified exceptional cases, for measures and programmes covered by Decision 2009/470/EC, expenditure relating to administrative and personnel costs incurred by Member States and beneficiaries of aid from the EAGF shall be borne by that Fund. For financial control purposes, Articles 9, 36 and 37 of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 are to apply.(10) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. For bee health, the Union grants financial assistance to Agence Nationale de Sécurité Sanitaire de l’alimentation, de l’environnement et du travail (ANSES), Sophia-Antipolis Laboratory to carry out the functions and duties set out in the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 87/2011.The Union’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 to be incurred by that institute for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 249 616 for the period from 1 April to 31 December 2011 of which a maximum of EUR 48 470 shall be dedicated to the organisation of a technical workshop on bee health.This Decision constitutes a financing decision within the meaning of Article 75(2) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002. This Decision is addressed to:Agence Nationale de Sécurité Sanitaire de l’alimentation, de l’environnement et du travail, Sophia-Antipolis Laboratory, Les Templiers, 105 route des Chappes, BP 111, 06902 Sophia-Antipolis, FRANCE.. Done at Brussels, 10 June 2011.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 155, 18.6.2009, p. 30.(4)  OJ L 29, 3.2.2011, p. 1.(5)  OJ L 331, 29.11.2006, p. 8.(6)  OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1. +",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;research project;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;insect;butterfly;locust;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +20600,"Regulation (EC) No 2887/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on unbundled access to the local loop (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(1),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty(2),Whereas:(1) The conclusions of the European Council of Lisbon of 23 and 24 March 2000 note that, for Europe to fully seize the growth and job potential of the digital, knowledge-based economy, businesses and citizens must have access to an inexpensive, world-class communications infrastructure and a wide range of services. The Member States, together with the Commission, are called upon to work towards introducing greater competition in local access networks before the end of 2000 and unbundling the local loop, in order to help bring about a substantial reduction in the costs of using the Internet. The Feira European Council of 20 June 2000 endorsed the proposed ""e-Europe"" Action Plan which identifies unbundled access to the local loop as a short-term priority.(2) Local loop unbundling should complement the existing provisions in Community law guaranteeing universal service and affordable access for all citizens by enhancing competition, ensuring economic efficiency and bringing maximum benefit to users.(3) The ""local loop"" is the physical twisted metallic pair circuit in the fixed public telephone network connecting the network termination point at the subscriber's premises to the main distribution frame or equivalent facility. As noted in the Commission's Fifth Report on the implementation of the telecommunications regulatory package, the local access network remains one of the least competitive segments of the liberalised telecommunications market. New entrants do not have widespread alternative network infrastructures and are unable, with traditional technologies, to match the economies of scale and the coverage of operators designated as having significant market power in the fixed public telephone network market. This results from the fact that these operators rolled out their metallic local access infrastructures over significant periods of time protected by exclusive rights and were able to fund investment costs through monopoly rents.(4) The European Parliament Resolution of 13 June 2000 on the Commission communication on the 1999 Communications review stresses the importance of enabling the sector to develop infrastructures which promote the growth of electronic communications and e-commerce and the importance of regulating in a way that supports this growth. It notes that the unbundling of the local loop currently concerns mainly the metallic infrastructure of a dominant entity and that investment in alternative infrastructures must have the possibility of ensuring a reasonable rate of return, since that might facilitate the expansion of these infrastructures in areas where their penetration is still low.(5) The provision of new loops with high capacity optical fibre directly to major users is a specific market that is developing under competitive conditions with new investments. This Regulation therefore addresses access to metallic local loops, without prejudice to national obligations regarding other types of access to local infrastructures.(6) It would not be economically viable for new entrants to duplicate the incumbent's metallic local access infrastructure in its entirety within a reasonable time. Alternative infrastructures such as cable television, satellite, wireless local loops do not generally offer the same functionality or ubiquity for the time being, though situations in Member States may differ.(7) Unbundled access to the local loop allows new entrants to compete with notified operators in offering high bit-rate data transmission services for continuous Internet access and for multimedia applications based on digital subscriber line (DSL) technology as well as voice telephony services. A reasonable request for unbundled access implies that the access is necessary for the provision of the services of the beneficiary, and that refusal of the request would prevent, restrict or distort competition in this sector.(8) This Regulation mandates unbundled access to the metallic local loops only of notified operators that have been designated by their national regulatory authorities as having significant market power in the fixed public telephone network supply market under the relevant Community provisions (hereinafter referred to as ""notified operators""). Member States have already notified to the Commission the names of those fixed public network operators which have significant market power under Annex I, Part 1, of Directive 97/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 1997 on interconnection in telecommunications with regard to ensuring universal service and interoperability through application of the principles of open network provision (ONP)(3), and Directive 98/10/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 1998 on the application of open network provision to voice telephony and on universal service for telecommunications in a competitive environment(4).(9) A notified operator cannot be required to provide types of access which are not within its powers to provide, for example where fulfilment of a request would cause a violation of the legal rights of an independent third party. The obligation to provide unbundled access to the local loop does not imply that notified operators have to install entirely new local network infrastructure specifically to meet beneficiaries' requests.(10) Although commercial negotiation is the preferred method for reaching agreement on technical and pricing issues for local loop access, experience shows that in most cases regulatory intervention is necessary due to imbalance in negotiating power between the new entrant and the notified operator, and lack of other alternatives. In certain circumstances the national regulatory authority may, in accordance with Community law, intervene on its own initiative in order to ensure fair competition, economic efficiency and maximum benefit for end-users. Failure of the notified operator to meet lead times should entitle the beneficiary to receive compensation.(11) Costing and pricing rules for local loops and related facilities should be transparent, non-discriminatory and objective to ensure fairness. Pricing rules should ensure that the local loop provider is able to cover its appropriate costs in this regard plus a reasonable return, in order to ensure the long term development and upgrade of local access infrastructure. Pricing rules for local loops should foster fair and sustainable competition, bearing in mind the need for investment in alternative infrastructures, and ensure that there is no distortion of competition, in particular no margin squeeze between prices of wholesale and retail services of the notified operator. In this regard, it is considered important that competition authorities be consulted.(12) Notified operators should provide information and unbundled access to third parties under the same conditions and of the same quality as they provide for their own services or to their associated companies. To this end, the publication by the notified operator of an adequate reference offer for unbundled access to the local loop, within a short time-frame and ideally on the Internet, and under the supervisory control of the national regulatory authority, would contribute to the creation of transparent and non-discriminatory market conditions.(13) In its Recommendation 2000/417/EC of 25 May 2000 on unbundled access to the local loop enabling the competitive provision of a full range of electronic communications services including broadband multimedia and high-speed Internet(5) and its Communication of 26 April 2000(6), the Commission set out detailed guidance to assist national regulatory authorities on the fair regulation of different forms of unbundled access to the local loop.(14) In accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty, the objective of achieving a harmonised framework for unbundled access to the local loop in order to enable the competitive provision of an inexpensive, world-class communications infrastructure and a wide range of services for all businesses and citizens in the Community cannot be achieved by the Member States in a secure, harmonised and timely manner and can therefore be better achieved by the Community. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, the provisions of this Regulation do not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve this objective for that purpose. They are adopted without prejudice to national provisions complying with Community law which set out more detailed measures, for example dealing with virtual collocation.(15) This Regulation complements the regulatory framework for telecommunications, in particular Directives 97/33/EC and 98/10/EC. The new regulatory framework for electronic communications should include appropriate provisions to replace this Regulation,. Aim and Scope1. This Regulation aims at intensifying competition and stimulating technological innovation on the local access market, through the setting of harmonised conditions for unbundled access to the local loop, to foster the competitive provision of a wide range of electronic communications services.2. This Regulation shall apply to unbundled access to the local loops and related facilities of notified operators as defined in Article 2(a).3. This Regulation shall apply without prejudice to the obligations for notified operators to comply with the principle of non-discrimination, when using the fixed public telephone network in order to provide high speed access and transmission services to third parties in the same manner as they provide for their own services or to their associated companies, in accordance with Community provisions.4. This Regulation is without prejudice to the rights of Member States to maintain or introduce measures in conformity with Community law which contain more detailed provisions than those set out in this Regulation and/or are outside the scope of this Regulation inter alia with respect to other types of access to local infrastructures. DefinitionsFor the purposes of this Regulation the following definitions apply:(a) ""notified operator"" means operators of fixed public telephone networks that have been designated by their national regulatory authority as having significant market power in the provision of fixed public telephone networks and services under Annex I, Part 1, of Directive 97/33/EC or Directive 98/10/EC;(b) ""beneficiary"" means a third party duly authorised in accordance with Directive 97/13/EC(7) or entitled to provide communications services under national legislation, and which is eligible for unbundled access to a local loop;(c) ""local loop"" means the physical twisted metallic pair circuit connecting the network termination point at the subscriber's premises to the main distribution frame or equivalent facility in the fixed public telephone network;(d) ""local sub-loop"" means a partial local loop connecting the network termination point at the subscriber's premises to a concentration point or a specified intermediate access point in the fixed public telephone network;(e) ""unbundled access to the local loop"" means full unbundled access to the local loop and shared access to the local loop; it does not entail a change in ownership of the local loop;(f) ""full unbundled access to the local loop"" means the provision to a beneficiary of access to the local loop or local sub loop of the notified operator authorising the use of the full frequency spectrum of the twisted metallic pair;(g) ""shared access to the local loop"" means the provision to a beneficiary of access to the local loop or local sub loop of the notified operator, authorising the use of the non-voice band frequency spectrum of the twisted metallic pair; the local loop continues to be used by the notified operator to provide the telephone service to the public;(h) ""collocation"" means the provision of physical space and technical facilities necessary to reasonably accommodate and connect the relevant equipment of a beneficiary, as mentioned in Section B of the Annex;(i) ""related facilities"" means the facilities associated with the provision of unbundled access to the local loop, notably collocation, cable connections and relevant information technology systems, access to which is necessary for a beneficiary to provide services on a competitive and fair basis. Provision of unbundled access1. Notified operators shall publish from 31 December 2000, and keep updated, a reference offer for unbundled access to their local loops and related facilities, which shall include at least the items listed in the Annex. The offer shall be sufficiently unbundled so that the beneficiary does not have to pay for network elements or facilities which are not necessary for the supply of its services, and shall contain a description of the components of the offer, associated terms and conditions, including charges.2. Notified operators shall from 31 December 2000 meet reasonable requests from beneficiaries for unbundled access to their local loops and related facilities, under transparent, fair and non-discriminatory conditions. Requests shall only be refused on the basis of objective criteria, relating to technical feasibility or the need to maintain network integrity. Where access is refused, the aggrieved party may submit the case to the dispute resolution procedure referred to in Article 4(5). Notified operators shall provide beneficiaries with facilities equivalent to those provided for their own services or to their associated companies, and with the same conditions and time-scales.3. Without prejudice to Article 4(4), notified operators shall charge prices for unbundled access to the local loop and related facilities set on the basis of cost-orientation. Supervision by the national regulatory authority1. The national regulatory authority shall ensure that charging for unbundled access to the local loop fosters fair and sustainable competition.2. The national regulatory authority shall have the power to:(a) impose changes on the reference offer for unbundled access to the local loop and related facilities, including prices, where such changes are justified; and(b) require notified operators to supply information relevant for the implementation of this Regulation.3. The national regulatory authority may, where justified, intervene on its own initiative in order to ensure non-discrimination, fair competition, economic efficiency and maximum benefit for users.4. When the national regulatory authority determines that the local access market is sufficiently competitive, it shall relieve the notified operators of the obligation laid down in Article 3(3) for prices to be set on the basis of cost-orientation.5. Disputes between undertakings concerning issues included in this Regulation shall be subject to the national dispute resolution procedures established in conformity with Directive 97/33/EC and shall be handled promptly, fairly and transparently. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 2000.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentN. FontaineFor the CouncilThe PresidentD. Voynet(1) Opinion delivered on 19 October 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) Opinion of the European Parliament of 26 October 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Decision of the Council of 5 December 2000.(3) OJ L 199, 26.7.1997, p. 32. Directive as amended by Directive 98/61/EC (OJ L 268, 3.10.1998, p. 37).(4) OJ L 101, 1.4.1998, p. 24.(5) OJ L 156, 29.6.2000, p. 44.(6) OJ C 272, 23.9.2000, p. 55.(7) Directive 97/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 April 1997 on a common framework for general authorisations and individual licences in the field of telecommunications services (OJ L 117, 7.5.1997, p. 15).ANNEXMINIMUM LIST OF ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN A REFERENCE OFFER FOR UNBUNDLED ACCESS TO THE LOCAL LOOP TO BE PUBLISHED BY NOTIFIED OPERATORSA. Conditions for unbundled access to the local loop1. Network elements to which access is offered covering in particular the following elements:(a) access to local loops;(b) access to non-voice band frequency spectrum of a local loop, in the case of shared access to the local loop;2. Information concerning the locations of physical access sites(1), availability of local loops in specific parts of the access network;3. Technical conditions related to access and use of local loops, including the technical characteristics of the twisted metallic pair in the local loop;4. Ordering and provisioning procedures, usage restrictions.B. Collocation services1. Information on the notified operator's relevant sites(2);2. Collocation options at the sites indicated under point 1 (including physical collocation and, as appropriate, distant collocation and virtual collocation);3. Equipment characteristics: restrictions, if any, on equipment that can be collocated;4. Security issues: measures put in place by notified operators to ensure the security of their locations;5. Access conditions for staff of competitive operators;6. Safety standards;7. Rules for the allocation of space where collocation space is limited;8. Conditions for beneficiaries to inspect the locations at which physical collocation is available, or sites where collocation has been refused on grounds of lack of capacity.C. Information systemsConditions for access to notified operator's operational support systems, information systems or databases for pre-ordering, provisioning, ordering, maintenance and repair requests and billing.D. Supply conditions1. Lead time for responding to requests for supply of services and facilities; service level agreements, fault resolution, procedures to return to a normal level of service and quality of service parameters;2. Standard contract terms, including, where appropriate, compensation provided for failure to meet lead times;3. Prices or pricing formulae for each feature, function and facility listed above.(1) Availability of this information may be restricted to interested parties only, in order to avoid public security concerns.(2) Availability of this information may be restricted to interested parties only, in order to avoid public security concerns. +",supplies contract;public supply contract;communications policy;communications;development of communications;transmission network;Euronet;Transpac;broadcasting network;data-transmission network;telecommunications network;telephone;telephone equipment;telephone exchange;telephone network;telephonic equipment;telephonic network;telephony;competition law;competition regulations;police cooperation,21 +30692,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1272/2005 of 1 August 2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 of 19 February 2004 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe (1), and in particular Article 11 (b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 lists the persons covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation.(2) Council Decision 2005/592/CFSP (2) amends the Annex to Common Position 2004/161/CFSP (3). Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 should, therefore, be amended accordingly.(3) In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation should enter into force immediately,. Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 August 2005.For the CommissionEneko LANDÁBURUDirector-General of External Relations(1)  OJ L 55, 24.2.2004, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 898/2005 (OJ L 153, 16.6.2005, p. 9).(2)  OJ L 200, 30.7.2005, p. 98.(3)  OJ L 50, 20.2.2004, p. 66.ANNEXAnnex III to Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 is amended as follows:The following natural persons shall be added:1. Sekesai Makwavarara, Acting Mayor of Harare (ZANU-PF).2. Edmore Veterai, Senior Assistant Police Commissioner, Commanding Officer Harare3. Munyaradzi Musariri, Assistant Police Commissioner4. Wayne Bvudzijena, Assistant Police Commissioner5. Partson Mbiriri, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and Urban Development6. Melusi (Mike) Matshiya, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs. +",technical cooperation;technical aid;technical assistance;military equipment;arms;military material;war material;weapon;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;economic sanctions;Zimbabwe;Republic of Zimbabwe;Southern Rhodesia;human rights;attack on human rights;human rights violation;protection of human rights,21 +37937,"2010/408/: Council Decision of 13 July 2010 on the existence of an excessive deficit in Finland. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 126(6) in conjunction with Article 126(13) and Article 136 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Having regard to the observations made by Finland,Whereas:(1) According to Article 126(1) of the Treaty Member States shall avoid excessive government deficits.(2) The Stability and Growth Pact is based on the objective of sound government finances as a means of strengthening the conditions for price stability and for strong sustainable growth conducive to employment creation.(3) The excessive deficit procedure (EDP) under Article 126 of the Treaty, as clarified by Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97 of 7 July 1997 on speeding up and clarifying the implementation of the excessive deficit procedure (1) (which is part of the Stability and Growth Pact), provides for a decision on the existence of an excessive deficit. The Protocol on the excessive deficit procedure annexed to the Treaty sets out further provisions relating to the implementation of the EDP. Council Regulation (EC) No 479/2009 (2) lays down detailed rules and definitions for the application of the provision of the said Protocol.(4) The 2005 reform of the Stability and Growth Pact sought to strengthen its effectiveness and economic underpinnings as well as to safeguard the sustainability of the public finances in the long run. It aimed at ensuring that, in particular, the economic and budgetary background was taken into account fully in all steps in the EDP. In this way, the Stability and Growth Pact provides the framework supporting government policies for a prompt return to sound budgetary positions taking account of the economic situation.(5) Article 126(5) of the Treaty requires the Commission to address an opinion to the Council if the Commission considers that an excessive deficit in a Member State exists or may occur. Having taken into account its report in accordance with Article 126(3) and having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Financial Committee in accordance with Article 126(4), the Commission concluded that an excessive deficit exists in Finland. The Commission therefore addressed such an opinion to the Council in respect of Finland on 15 June 2010 (3).(6) Article 126(6) of the Treaty states that the Council should consider any observations which the Member State concerned may wish to make before deciding, after an overall assessment, whether an excessive deficit exists. In the case of Finland, this overall assessment leads to the following conclusions.(7) According to the data notified by the Finnish authorities in April 2010, the general government deficit in Finland is planned to reach 4,1 % of GDP in 2010, thus exceeding the 3 % of GDP reference value. While the third supplementary budget presented by the Ministry of Finance to the Parliament on 14 May 2010 suggests that tax revenues in 2010 could turn out higher than planned, this has not officially altered the deficit target. The planned deficit is not close to the 3 % of GDP reference value, but the planned excess over the reference value can be qualified as exceptional within the meaning of the Treaty and the Stability and Growth Pact. In particular, it does result from a severe economic downturn in the sense of the Treaty and the Stability and Growth Pact. Furthermore, the planned excess over the reference value can be considered temporary. According to the Commission services’ spring 2010 forecast, the deficit will fall below the reference value in 2011, supported by the projected economic recovery taking hold. The deficit criterion in the Treaty is not fulfilled.(8) According to the data notified by the Finnish authorities in April 2010, the general government gross debt remains below the 60 % of GDP reference value at 49,9 % of GDP in 2010. The Commission services’ spring 2010 forecast projects the debt ratio to be at 50,5 % of GDP in 2010 and to increase to 54,9 % of GDP in 2011, still to remain below the 60 % of GDP reference value. The debt criterion in the Treaty is fulfilled.(9) According to Article 2(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, ‘relevant factors’ can only be taken into account in the steps leading to the Council decision on the existence of an excessive deficit in accordance with Article 126(6) if the double condition – that the deficit remains close to the reference value and that its excess over the reference value is temporary – is fully met. In the case of Finland, this double condition is not met. Therefore, relevant factors are not taken into account in the steps leading to this Decision,. From an overall assessment it follows that an excessive deficit exists in Finland. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Finland.. Done at Brussels, 13 July 2010.For the CouncilThe PresidentD. REYNDERS(1)  OJ L 209, 2.8.1997, p. 6.(2)  OJ L 145, 10.6.2009, p. 1.(3)  All EDP-related documents for Finland can be found at the following website: http://ec.europa.eu/economy_finance/sgp/deficit/countries/index_en.htm +",public finance;Finland;Republic of Finland;budget policy;annuality of the budget;budgetary discipline;budgetary reform;yearly nature of the budget;budget estimate;economic recession;deterioration of the economy;economic crisis;economic depression;budget deficit;public expenditure;government expenditure;public debt;government debt;national debt;stability pact;Stability and Growth Pact,21 +27356,"2004/334/EC: Commission Decision of 31 March 2004 authorising the placing on the market of yellow fat spreads, milk type products, yoghurt type products, and spicy sauces with added phytosterols/phytostanols as novel foods or novel food ingredients under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document number C(2004) 1244). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients(1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 24 September 2001 Pharmaconsult Oy Ltd. (formerly MultiBene Health Oy Ltd.) made a request to the competent authorities of Finland for placing phytosterols on the market.(2) On 17 January 2002 the competent authorities of Finland issued their initial assessment report.(3) In their initial assessment report, Finland's competent food assessment body came to the conclusion that the phytosterols/stanols are safe for human consumption.(4) The Commission forwarded the initial assessment report to all Member States on 5 March 2002.(5) Within the 60-day period laid down in Article 6(4) of the Regulation, reasoned objections to the marketing of the product were raised in accordance with that provision.(6) The Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) in its opinion ""General view on the long-term effects of the intake of elevated levels of phytosterols from multiple dietary sources, with particular attention to the effects on β-carotene"" of 26 September 2002 indicated that there was no evidence of additional benefits at intakes higher than 3 g/day and that high intakes might induce undesirable effects and that it was therefore prudent to avoid plant sterol intakes exceeding 3 g/day. Furthermore, the SCF, in its opinion on an application from MultiBene for approval of plant sterol-enriched foods of 4 April 2003, came to the conclusion that the addition of phytosterols is safe, provided that the daily consumption does not exceed 3 g.(7) Commission Regulation (EC) No 608/2004 of 31 March 2004 concerning the labelling of foods and food ingredients with added phytosterols, phytosterol esters, phytostanols and/or phytostanol esters(2) ensures that consumers receive the information necessary in order to avoid excessive intake of additional phytosterols.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Foods and food ingredients as described in Annex 1 with added phytosterols/phytostanols as specified in Annex 2, hereinafter called the products, may be placed on the market in the Community. The products shall be presented in such a manner that they can be easily divided into portions that contain either a maximum of 3 g (in case of one portion per day) or a maximum of 1 g (in case of three portions per day) of added phytosterols/phytostanols.Spicy sauces shall be packed as single portions.The amount of phytosterols/phytostanols added to a container of beverages shall not exceed 3 g. This Decision is addressed to Pharmaconsult Oy, Riippakoivunkuja 5, FIN - 02130 Espoo.. Done at Brussels, 31 March 2004.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 43, 14.2.1997, p. 1.(2) OJ L 97, 1.4.2004, p. 44.ANNEX 1Products referred to in Article 1Yellow fat spreads, as defined by Council Regulation (EC) No 2991/94(1), excluding cooking and frying fats and spreads based on butter or other animal fat.Milk type products, such as semi-skimmed and skimmed milk type products and yoghurt type products, where the milk fat has been reduced or partly or fully replaced by vegetable fat.Spicy sauces(1) OJ L 316, 9.12.1994, p. 2.ANNEX 2Specifications of phytosterols and phytostanols for the addition to foods and food ingredientsDefinition:Phytosterols and phytostanols are sterols and stanols that are extracted from plants and may be presented as free sterols and stanols or esterified with food grade fatty acids.Composition (with GC-FID or equivalent method):< 80 % â-sitosterol< 15 % â-sitostanol< 40 % campesterol< 5 % campestanol< 30 % stigmasterol< 3 % brassicasterol< 3 % other sterols/stanolsContamination/Purity (GC-FID or equivalent method):Phytosterols and phytostanols extracted from sources other than vegetable oil suitable for food have to be free of contaminants, best ensured by a purity of more than 99 % of the phytosterol/phytostanol ingredient. +",food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;fats;fat;fatty substance;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;milk product;dairy produce;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food;labelling,21 +11254,"Commission Directive 93/69/EEC of 23 July 1993 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/116/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to fertilizers. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 76/116/EEC of 18 December 1975 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to fertilizers (1), as last amended by Directive 89/530/EEC (2), and in particular Article 9 (1) thereof,Whereas Article 8a of the Treaty envisages an area without internal frontiers in which the free circulation of goods, persons, services and capital is assured;Whereas Directive 76/116/EEC laid down rules for the marketing of EEC fertilizers;Whereas new fertilizers need to be added to Annex I to Directive 76/116/EEC to enable them to be designated as 'EEC fertilizer'; whereas Council Directives 89/284/EEC (3) and 89/530/EEC supplementing and amending Directive 76/116/EEC both have specific Annexes which have not been incorporated into Annex I to Directive 76/116/EEC; whereas, therefore, it is necessary to restructure Annex I to Directive 76/116/EEC to make it clearer and easier to read and understand;Whereas, in view of the scope and effects of the proposed action, the Community measures envisaged by this Directive are not only necessary but also indispensable for the attainment of the stated objectives; whereas those objectives cannot be achieved by Member States individually, and furthermore their attainment at Community level is already provided for by Directive 76/116/EEC;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the Adaptation to Technical Progress of the Directives for Removing Technical Barriers to Trade in Fertilizers,. Annex I to Directive 76/116/EEC shall be amended as follows:(a) the straight nitrogenous fertilizers listed in Annex I to this Directive shall be added to point 1 of Part A;(b) the compound fertilizers listed in Annex II to this Directive shall be added to Part B;(c) the fluid fertilizer listed in Annex III to this Directive shall be added to point 1 of Part C. 1. Annex I to Directive 89/284/EEC shall become Part D of Annex I to Directive 76/116/EEC and shall be entitled 'Secondary nutrient fertilizers'.2. The fertilizer listed in Annex IV to this Directive shall be added to Part D of Annex I to Directive 76/116/EEC. 1. The Annex to Directive 89/530/EEC shall become Part E of Annex I to Directive 76/116/EEC and shall be entitled 'Trace element fertilizers'.2. Chapter A in Part E of Annex I to Directive 76/116/EEC shall be replaced by Annex V to this Directive. 1. Member States shall adopt and publish the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive no later than 30 April 1994. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these provisions, these shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by Member States.2. Member States shall apply these provisions with effect from 1 May 1994. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 July 1993.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNVice-President(1) OJ No L 24, 30. 1. 1976, p. 21.(2) OJ No L 281, 30. 9. 1989, p. 116.(3) OJ No L 111, 22. 4. 1989, p. 34.ANNEX IANNEX IA. STRAIGHT FERTILIZERS 1. NITROGENOUS FERTILIZERS/* Tables: see OJ */(1) Technical information as complete as possible must be provided with each package or bulk consignment by the person responsible for marketing. This information must in particular enable the user to determine the rates and timing of application in relation to the crop being grown.ANNEX IIANNEX IB. LIST OF COMPOUND FERTILIZER TYPES 1. NPK FERTILIZERS/* Tables: see OJ */2. NP FERTILIZERS/* Tables: see OJ */3. NK FERTILIZERS/* Tables: see OJ */ANNEX IIIANNEX IC. FLUID FERTILIZERS 1. STRAIGHT FLUID FERTILIZERS/* Tables: see OJ */ANNEX IVANNEX ID. SECONDARY NUTRIENT FERTILIZERS/* Tables: see OJ */ANNEX VANNEX IE Explanatory note: The following notes are applicable to the whole of part E.Note 1: A chelating agent may be designated by means of its initials as set out in Chapter E.Note 2: If the product leaves no solid residue after being dissolved in water it may be described as 'for dissolution'.Note 3: Where a trace element is present in a chelated form, the pH range guaranteeing acceptable stability of the chelated fraction shall be stated.CHAPTER A FERTILIZERS CONTAINING ONLY ONE TRACE ELEMENT/* Tables: see OJ */ +",trace element;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;European standard;Community standard;Euronorm;technological change;adaptation to technical progress;digital revolution;technical progress;technological development;technological progress;fertiliser;fertilizer;chemical fertiliser;chemical fertilizer;inorganic fertiliser;nitrogenous fertiliser;phosphoric fertiliser;potassium fertiliser;urea,21 +5927,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 985/2014 of 18 September 2014 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of September 2014 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1) and in particular Article 188 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 of 14 May 2007 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas in the poultrymeat sector (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products.(2) The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of September 2014 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2014 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged under Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2014 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 September 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 September 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 125, 15.5.2007, p. 9.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.10.2014-31.12.2014P1 09.4067 1,472757P3 09.4069 0,291585 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +38904,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1103/2010 of 29 November 2010 establishing, pursuant to Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, rules as regards capacity labelling of portable secondary (rechargeable) and automotive batteries and accumulators Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators and repealing Directive 91/157/EEC (1), and in particular Article 21(2) and 21(7) thereof,Whereas:(1) A reduction in waste quantities could be obtained by increasing the average life span of secondary (rechargeable) batteries. Choosing the appropriate battery for an appliance would reduce the amount of waste batteries and accumulators.(2) It is essential that capacity labelling information be provided through harmonised, controllable and repeatable methods in order to ensure fair competition and consistent quality values for manufacturers.(3) Directive 2006/66/EC requires that all portable and automotive batteries and accumulators be provided with a capacity label. The capacity label aims at providing useful, easily understandable and comparable information for end-users when purchasing portable and automotive batteries and accumulators.(4) Pursuant to Article 21(7) of Directive 2006/66/EC exemptions may be granted from the capacity labelling requirements.(5) It is appropriate to grant such exemptions for batteries and accumulators which are sold incorporated in appliances and are not intended to be removed by end-users for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons and continuity of power supply. These batteries and accumulators are not accessible to end-users and therefore the end-users do not have to make a purchasing decision for them.(6) It is desirable to base information on existing International and European Standards so as to provide a sound scientific and technical basis for the accuracy of the information provided to end-users.(7) The existing capacity labelling rules for portable secondary (rechargeable) and automotive batteries and accumulators need to be harmonised. Possible harmonisation of capacity labelling rules for portable primary (non-rechargeable) batteries should also be assessed.(8) Producers of batteries and accumulators need at least 18 months to adapt their technological processes to the new capacity labelling requirements.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 18 of Directive 2006/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2006 on waste (2),. Scope1.   This Regulation shall apply to portable secondary (rechargeable) and automotive batteries and accumulators placed on the market for the first time 18 months after the date referred to in Article 5.2.   This Regulation shall not apply to portable secondary (rechargeable) batteries and accumulators as listed in Annex I. Determination of capacity1.   The electric charge that a battery or an accumulator can deliver under a specific set of conditions shall be considered as the capacity of the battery or the accumulator.2.   The capacity of portable secondary (rechargeable) batteries and accumulators shall be determined on the basis of IEC/EN 61951-1, IEC/EN 61951-2, IEC/EN 60622, IEC/EN 61960 and IEC/EN 61056-1 standards depending on chemical substances contained therein as specified in Annex II, Part A.3.   The capacity of automotive batteries and accumulators shall be determined on the basis of standard IEC 60095-1/EN 50342-1 depending on chemical substances contained therein as specified in Annex II, Part B. Unit of capacity measurement1.   The capacity of portable secondary (rechargeable) batteries and accumulators shall be expressed in ‘milliampere-hour(s)’ or ‘ampere-hour(s)’, using the abbreviations mAh or Ah respectively.2.   The capacity of automotive batteries and accumulators shall be expressed in ‘ampere-hour(s)’ (Ah) and ‘Cold Cranking Amperes’ (A), using both these abbreviations. Capacity label design1.   Portable secondary (rechargeable) batteries and accumulators shall be marked with a label containing the information set out in Annex III, Part A. The minimum size of the label shall be determined according to the type of the battery and accumulator as specified in Annex IV, Part A.2.   All automotive batteries and accumulators shall be marked with a label containing the information set out in Annex III, Part B. The minimum size of the label shall be determined according to the type of the battery and accumulator as specified in Annex IV, Part B. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 November 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 266, 26.9.2006, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 114, 27.4.2006, p. 9.ANNEX IExemptions from the capacity labelling requirements(1) Portable secondary (rechargeable) batteries and accumulators incorporated or designed to be incorporated in appliances before being provided to end-users, and not intended to be removed pursuant to Article 11 of Directive 2006/66/EC are exempt from the scope of application of this Regulation.ANNEX IICapacity measurement of portable secondary (rechargeable) and automotive batteries and accumulatorsPart A.   Portable secondary (rechargeable) batteries and accumulators(1) The rated capacity of portable secondary nickel-cadmium batteries and accumulators shall be measured according to standards IEC/EN 61951-1 and IEC/EN 60622.(2) The rated capacity of portable secondary nickel-metal hydride batteries and accumulators shall be measured according to standard IEC/EN 61951-2.(3) The rated capacity of portable secondary lithium batteries and accumulators shall be measured according to standard IEC/EN 61960.(4) The rated capacity of portable secondary lead-acid batteries and accumulators shall be measured according to standard IEC/EN 61056-1.Part B.   Automotive batteries and accumulators(1) The rated capacity and the cold cranking performance of automotive batteries and accumulators (lead-acid starters) shall be measured according to standard IEC 60095-1/EN 50342-1.ANNEX IIIInformation contained on capacity labelsPart A.   Portable secondary (rechargeable) batteries and accumulatorsThe capacity label of portable secondary (rechargeable) batteries and accumulators shall contain the following information:(1) for portable secondary nickel-cadmium (NiCad), nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH), and lithium batteries and accumulators, the rated capacity as specified respectively in standards IEC/EN 61951-1, IEC/EN 60622, IEC/EN 61951-2, and IEC/EN 61960:(a) as an integer when the capacity is expressed in ‘mAh’, excluding portable secondary (rechargeable) batteries and accumulators intended for power tools application;(b) as a decimal number with one digit when the capacity is expressed in ‘Ah’ and as an integer when expressed in ‘mAh’, for all portable secondary (rechargeable) batteries and accumulators intended for power tools application;(c) with a level of accuracy required by standards IEC/EN 61951-1, IEC/EN 61951-2, IEC/EN 60622, and IEC/EN 61960 respectively;(2) for portable secondary lead-acid batteries and accumulators the minimum value of the rated capacity within the sample specified in standard IEC/EN 61056-1:(a) as a decimal number with one digit when the capacity is expressed in ‘Ah’, excluding portable secondary (rechargeable) batteries and accumulators for power tools application; and(b) with a level of accuracy required by standard IEC/EN 61056-1.Part B.   Automotive batteries and accumulatorsThe capacity label of automotive batteries and accumulators shall contain the following information:(1) the rated capacity and cold cranking performance as specified in standard IEC 60095-1/EN 50342-1;(2) the value of the rated capacity and the cranking current displayed as an integer with a level of ± 10 % accuracy of the nominal value.ANNEX IVMinimum size and location of capacity labelsPart A.   Portable secondary (rechargeable) batteries and accumulatorsThe capacity labels of portable secondary (rechargeable) batteries and accumulators shall comply with the following requirements:(1) for individual batteries and accumulators, except button cells and memory back-up batteries:(a) on the battery and accumulator: the label shall have a minimum size of 1,0 × 5,0 mm (H × L) (1);(b) on the packaging (front) of the batteries and accumulators: the label shall have a minimum size of 5,0 × 12,0 mm (H × L);(c) the label shall be located on the packaging (front) and on the batteries and accumulators inside the packaging;(d) for batteries and accumulators sold without packaging, the label shall be located on the battery and accumulator itself;(2) for battery packs:(a) for battery packs where the largest side is below 70 cm2, the label shall have a minimum size of 1,0 × 5,0 mm (H × L);(b) for battery packs where the largest side is equal to or above 70 cm2, the label shall have a minimum size of 2,0 × 5,0 mm (H × L);(c) the label shall be located only on the external housing of the cell(s) assembly and not on each individual cell inside the housing;(3) where the size of the battery, the accumulator or the battery pack is such that a label of a minimum size cannot be shown upon it, the capacity shall be marked on the packaging with a minimum size of 5,0 × 12,0 mm (H × L). In this circumstance, and where the battery, the accumulator or the battery pack is not supplied with its own packaging, the capacity shall be marked on the packaging of the appliance with which the batteries, accumulators or battery packs are sold;(4) for button cells and memory back-up batteries:(a) on the packaging (front): the label shall have a minimum size of 5,0 × 12,0 mm (H × L);(b) the label shall be located on the front of the packaging.Part B.   Automotive batteries and accumulatorsThe capacity labels of automotive batteries and accumulators shall comply with the following requirements:(a) the label shall cover at least 3 % of the area of the largest side of the automotive battery and accumulator, up to a maximum of 20 × 150 mm (H × L);(b) the label shall be located on the battery or accumulator itself, on one of the sides of the battery or accumulator, excluding the bottom side.(1)  Height (H); Length (L). +",waste management;landfill site;rubbish dump;waste treatment;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;marketing restriction;environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;quality of the environment;improvement of the environment;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;European Environment Agency;EEA;European Environment Monitoring and Information Network,21 +1849,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 480/95 of 1 March 1995 fixing certain indicative quantities for the import of bananas into the Community for the second quarter of 1995 (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Article 9 (1) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 478/95 (4), provides for the fixing of indicative quantities expressed as a percentage of the quantities allocated to the different countries or groups of countries mentioned in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 478/95 for the purpose of issuing import licences for each quarter using data and forecasts relating to the Community market, on the basis of the forecast supply balance for production and consumption in the Community and of imports and exports as referred to in Article 16 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93;Whereas, on the basis of an analysis of the data relating, on the one part, to the quantities of bananas marketed in the Community in 1994 and, in particular, to actual imports during the second quarter of 1994, and, on the other part, to the use of import licences and the prospects for the supply of the market and consumption within the Community during the second quarter of 1995, and indicative quantity, for each country of origin, of 32 % of the quantity allocated to it in the tariff quota shoud be fixed for the second quarter of 1995 to ensure adequate supplies to the Community as a whole;Whereas, on the basis of the same data, the authorized quantity referred to in Article 9 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 that each operator in Categories A and B can request for the second quarter of 1995 should be fixed; whereas Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 478/95 fixes the maximum quantity which each operator established in Austria, Finland or Sweden can request for the second quarter of 1995;Whereas the indicative quantities referred to in Article 14 (1) of that same Regulation for the purposes of issuing import licences for traditional bananas originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP) should also be fixed;Whereas the Management Committee for Bananas has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. The indicative quantities referred to in Article 9 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 for the import of bananas into the Community within the tariff quota provided for in Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 for the second quarter of 1995 shall be fixed, for the Community as a whole, at 32 % of the quantities established for each country or group of countries mentioned in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 478/95.In respect of imports of bananas originating in Colombia, Costa Rica or Nicaragua, the indicative quantities shall apply on the one hand, to applications for import licences for categories A and C, and on the other, for category B. The authorized quantity for each Category A and B operator for the second quarter of 1995 as provided for in Article 9 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 shall be 27 % of the total annual quantity allocated to each operator pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 6 of the abovementioned Regulation.The first paragraph shall not apply to operators established in Austria, Finland or Sweden. The indicative quantities referred to in Article 14 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 for the import of traditional ACP bananas for the second quarter of 1995 shall be 30 % of the traditional quantities laid down for each origin in the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 404/93. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 March 1995.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) See page 13 of this Official Journal. +",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;third country;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;ACP countries,21 +20403,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1929/2000 of 12 September 2000 amending Regulation (EC) No 2603/1999 laying down rules for the transition to the rural development support provided for by Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 as regards transformation of agri-environmental commitments entered into under Council Regulation (EEC) No 2078/92. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain regulations(1), and in particular Article 53(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Current rules do not permit the transformation of an agri-environment commitment entered into under Council Regulation (EEC) No 2078/92(2), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2772/95(3), into a new commitment under new Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999. Article 13 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 746/96(4), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 435/97(5), laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EEC) No 2078/92 states that a commitment may be transformed into another commitment only within the same five-year period.(2) To guarantee better implementation of the new programming period as regards agri-environmental measures, Member States should be allowed to authorise the transformation of an agri-environmental commitment contracted on the basis of the old rules into a new commitment of five years or more under Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 provided that the new commitment is definitely beneficial to the environment.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Agricultural Structures and Rural Development,. At the end of Article 3, the following paragraph is added to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2603/1999(6):""4. Before the end of the period for performing a commitment entered into under Regulation (EEC) No 2078/92, Member States may authorise the transformation of that commitment into a new commitment for five years or more under Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 provided that:(a) any such a transfer is of unequestionable benefit to the environment, and(b) the existing commitment is significantly reinforced."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 2000.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 September 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80.(2) OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 91.(3) OJ L 288, 1.12.1995, p. 35.(4) OJ L 102, 25.4.1996, p. 19.(5) OJ L 67, 7.3.1997, p. 2.(6) OJ L 316, 10.12.1999, p. 26. +",management of resources;rural development;rural planning;means of agricultural production;agricultural engineering;agricultural infrastructure;agricultural technology;environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;cultivation techniques;cropping techniques;farm work;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +20460,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2348/2000 of 23 October 2000 amending Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the grant of aid for skimmed milk and skimmed-milk powder intended for animal feed and the sale of such skimmed-milk powder. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1670/2000(2), and in particular Articles 10 and 15 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 7(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1550/2000(4), fixes the amount of aid for skimmed milk and skimmed-milk powder intended for animal feed. In view of developments in the supply situation for skimmed milk and skimmed-milk powder, the amount of aid should be reduced.(2) The Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. Article 7(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999 is replaced by the following:""1. Aid is hereby fixed at:(a) EUR 4,93 per 100 kg of skimmed milk with a protein content of not less than 35,6 % of the non-fatty dry extract;(b) EUR 4,35 per 100 kg of skimmed milk with a protein content of not less than 31,4 % but less than 35,6 % of the non-fatty dry extract;(c) EUR 61,00 per 100 kg of skimmed-milk powder with a protein content of not less than 35,6 % of the non-fatty dry extract;(d) EUR 53,80 per 100 kg of skimmed-milk powder with a protein content of not less than 31,4 % but less than 35,6 % of the non-fatty dry extract."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 October 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 10.(3) OJ L 340, 31.12.1999, p. 3.(4) OJ L 176, 15.7.2000, p. 25. +",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;skimmed milk;liquid skimmed milk;processed skimmed milk;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;skimmed milk powder;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid,21 +43433,"2014/451/EU: Council Decision of 26 May 2014 on the signing and conclusion of the Participation Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya). ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 37 thereof, in conjunction with Article 218(5) and (6) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,Whereas:(1) Article 10(4) of Council Decision 2013/233/CFSP of 22 May 2013 on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (1) provides that detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third States in EUBAM Libya are to be covered by agreements concluded pursuant to Article 37 of the Treaty on European Union and additional technical arrangements as necessary.(2) Following the adoption of a Decision by the Council on 17 March 2014 authorising the opening of negotiations, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy negotiated a Participation Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (the ‘Participation Agreement’).(3) The Participation Agreement should be approved,. The Participation Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.The text of the Participation Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Participation Agreement in order to bind the Union. The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 9(1) of the Participation Agreement. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 26 May 2014.For the Council,The PresidentCh. VASILAKOS(1)  OJ L 138, 24.5.2013, p. 15. +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);Libya;Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya;Libyan Arab Jamahiriya;signature of an agreement;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation;border control;frontier control;EU police mission;EU police operation;EUPM;EUPOL;European Union police mission;European Union police operation,21 +12578,"94/882/EC: Commission Decision of 21 December 1994 approving the 1995 programme presented by Luxembourg for the eradication and monitoring of infectious hematopoietic necrosis and setting the level of the Community' s financial contribution (Only the French text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 24 (6) thereof,Whereas Decision 90/424/EEC provides that the Community may make a financial contribution to the eradication and monitoring of infectious hematopoietic necrosis;Whereas, by letter of 21 July 1994, Luxembourg presented a programme for the eradication and monitoring of this disease;Whereas examination of the programme has shown it to be in accordance with Council Decision 90/638/EEC of 27 November 1990 laying down the Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring of certain animal diseases (3), as last amended by Directive 92/65/EEC (4);Whereas this programme is included in the list of programmes for the eradication and monitoring of animal diseases which may receive a financial contribution from the Community in 1995, as laid down in Commission Decision 94/769/EC (5);Whereas in view of the programme's important role in achieving the objectives pursued by the Community as regards animal health, the Community's financial contribution should be set at 50 % of the costs borne by Luxembourg, up to a maximum of ECU 1 000;Whereas the Community will make a financial contribution provided that the measures planned are carried out and the authorities supply all the information necessary within the time limit laid down;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of infectious hematopoietic necrosis presented by Luxembourg is hereby approved for the period 1 January to 31 December 1995. Luxembourg shall bring into force on 1 January 1995 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions to implement the programme referred to in Article 1. 1. The Community's financial contribution is hereby set at 50 % of the costs borne by Luxembourg for the implementation of the programme referred to in Article 1, up to a maximum of ECU 1 000.2. The Community's financial contribution shall be granted after:- a quarterly report has been forwarded to the Commission on the progress of the measure and the expenditure incurred.- a final report has been forwarded to the Commission by 1 June 1996 at the latest on the technical implementation of the measure, accompanied by supporting documents relating to the expenditure incurred. This Decision is addressed to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 347, 12. 12. 1990, p. 27.(4) OJ No L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 54.(5) OJ No L 305, 30. 11. 1994, p. 38. +",Luxembourg;Grand Duchy of Luxembourg;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +801,"88/235/EEC: Commission Decision of 7 March 1988 granting derogation to Denmark and fixing the equivalent health conditions to be respected in relation to cutting of fresh meat. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/433/EEC of 26 June 1964 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in fresh meat (1), as last amended by Directive 86/587/EEC (2), and in particular Article 13 thereof,Whereas, according to Article 13 of Directive 64/433/EEC in accordance with the procedure under Article 16, derogations from paragraph 45 (c) of Annex I may be granted, on request, to any Member State providing similar guarantees; whereas these derogations are to fix health conditions which are at least equivalent to those of the said Annex;Whereas the authorities of Denmark, by letter of 29 October 1987, have presented to the Commission a request for a derogation from paragraph 45 (c) of Annex I to Directive 64/433/EEC for cutting fresh beef, veal and pigmeat; whereas this request proposes health conditions; whereas it is necessary that the health conditions fixed as alternative in the requested derogation on cutting of fresh meat be at least equivalent to those of paragraph 45 (c) of Annex I to Directive 64/433/EEC;Whereas the health conditions proposed by Denmark are equivalent to those laid down in paragraph 45 (c) of Annex I to Directive 64/433/EEC;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Notwithstanding paragraph 45 (c) of Annex I to Directive 64/433/EEC, Denmark may authorize cutting of fresh beef, veal and pigmeat under the conditions laid down in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 March 1988.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 2012/64.(2) OJ No L 339, 2. 12. 1986, p. 26.ANNEXSpecial conditions for cutting of bovine and pig carcases1. The carcases, originating from the slaughter floor, after chilling in refrigerating rooms operating with an air temperature at the outlet from the evaporators such that carcases can be cooled to an internal temperature of + 7 °C within 48 hours for bovine carcases and 20 hours for pig carcases, are transported to the cutting premises, the temperature of which does not exceed + 12 °C, located in the same group of building as the chillers.2. The meat is transferred in a single operation.3. The carcases are introduced into the cutting room and boned before an internal temperature of + 7 °C has been achieved if the cutting is performed within 48 hours from the end of the slaughtering operations for bovine carcases and 20 hours for pig carcases.4. The time between meat entering the cutting room and being subjected to further refrigeration does not exceed 60 minutes.5. As soon as it is cut and packaged, the meat is transported to appropriate refrigerating rooms. +",meat processing industry;cutting premises;cutting-up premises;slaughterhouse;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;Denmark;Kingdom of Denmark;fresh meat;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;carcase;animal carcase,21 +371,"Regulation (EEC) No 681/73 of the Council of 26 February 1973 on the conclusion of the Protocol fixing certain provisions relating to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the state of Israel in consequence of the accession of the new member states to the European community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof;Having regard to the Treaty [1] concerning the Accession of the New Member States to the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, signed at Brussels on 22 January 1972, and in particular Article 108 of the Act annexed thereto ;Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission ;Whereas it is desirable to conclude the Protocol fixing certain provisions relating to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel in consequence of the accession of the new Member States to the European Economic Community ;. The Protocol fixing certain provisions relating to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel, the text of which is annexed hereto, is concluded, on behalf of the Community. The President of the Council shall, pursuant to Article 3 of the Protocol, inform the other Contracting Party that the procedures necessary for the entry into force of the Protocol have been completed on the part of the Community [2]. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and direotly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 February 1973.For the CouncilThe PresidentE. Glinne[1] OJ No L 73, 27. 3. 1972, p. 5.[2] The date of entry into force of the Protocol shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.-------------------------------------------------- +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);Israel;State of Israel;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);protocol to an agreement;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;enlargement of the Union;Natali report;enlargement of the Community,21 +37632,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1166/2009 of 30 November 2009 amending and correcting Commission Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 laying down certain detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 479/2008 as regards the categories of grapevine products, oenological practices and the applicable restrictions. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 113d(2) and the third and fourth subparagraphs of Article 121 thereof,Whereas:(1) The protected designations of origin ‘Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene’ and ‘Montello e Colli Asolani’ are referred to in Commission Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 (2). These designations were replaced by the protected designations of origin ‘Prosecco’, ‘Conegliano Valdobbiadene — Prosecco’, ‘Colli Asolani — Prosecco’ and ‘Asolo — Prosecco’ following the Italian Decree of 17 July 2009 published in the Italian official gazette, Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica italiana No 173 of 28 July 2009.(2) In that Decree, the vine variety ‘Prosecco’ is now renamed ‘Glera’. To prevent confusion between the name of the protected designation of origin ‘Prosecco’ and the name of the vine variety, the term ‘Prosecco’ should be replaced by ‘Glera’ when it refers to the vine variety in Regulation (EC) No 606/2009.(3) The Italian authorities have officially indicated that the ‘Prosecco/Glera’ variety may not be cultivated in the Trentino-Alto Adige region; consequently Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 should no longer refer to that region as one where that variety may be produced.(4) There is a typographical error in Annex IA, Appendix 7, to Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 in the requirements for electrodialysis treatment. The units for the maximum limit in the simulator should be expressed in μg/l and not in g/l.(5) Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 should be amended and corrected accordingly.(6) Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 became applicable on 1 August 2009. To make it consistent with the Italian national legislation and to guarantee identical oenological practices for the 2009 harvests, these amendments and corrections must be applied retroactively as of 1 August 2009.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Regulatory Committee established by Article 195(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007,. Amendment of Regulation (EC) No 606/2009Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 is amended as follows:1. in part B, paragraph 4(a), the second sentence is replaced by the following:2. part C is amended as follows:(a) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:‘2. However, the cuvées intended for the preparation of quality sparkling wines with the protected designations of origin “Prosecco”, “Conegliano Valdobbiadene — Prosecco” and “Colli Asolani — Prosecco” or “Asolo — Prosecco” and prepared from a single vine variety may have a total alcoholic strength by volume of not less than 8,5 % vol.’;(b) in paragraph 9(a) the second sentence is replaced by the following:3. in Appendix 1, the term ‘Glera’ is inserted after the term ‘Girò N’ and the term ‘Prosecco’ is deleted. Correction of Regulation (EC) No 606/2009In Annex IA to Regulation (EC) No 606/2009, Appendix 7, point 1.4, sixth subparagraph, the third sentence is replaced by the following:‘The content in the simulant of all the determined compounds must be less than 50 μg/l.’. Entry into force and applicationThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 August 2009.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 November 2009.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 193, 24.7.2009, p. 1. +",Italy;Italian Republic;location of production;location of agricultural production;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;wine;vinification;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,21 +32026,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 229/2006 of 9 February 2006 determining the extent to which applications for import rights lodged in respect of the quota for live bovine animals of a weight exceeding 160 kg and originating in Switzerland, provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2172/2005, can be accepted. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2172/2005 of 23 December 2005 laying down detailed rules for the application of an import tariff quota for live bovine animals of a weight exceeding 160 kg and originating in Switzerland provided for in the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products (2), and in particular in the first sentence of Article 4(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 1(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2172/2005 fixes at 4 600 head the quantity of the annual quota in respect of which Community importers can lodge an application for import rights in accordance with Article 3 of that Regulation.(2) Since the import rights applied for exceed the available quantity referred to in Article 1(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2172/2005, a unique reduction coefficient should be fixed for quantities tendered,. Each application for import rights lodged in accordance with Article 3(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2172/2005 for the quota period from 1 January to 31 December 2006 shall be accepted at a rate of 64,5161 % of the import rights applied for. This Regulation shall enter into force on 10 February 2006.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 February 2006.For the CommissionJ. L. DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2005 (OJ L 307, 25.11.2005, p. 2).(2)  OJ L 346, 29.12.2005, p. 10. +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;live animal;animal on the hoof;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant,21 +40455,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1376/2011 of 20 December 2011 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Mongeta del Ganxet (PDO)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Spain’s application to register the name ‘Mongeta del Ganxet’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 124, 27.4.2011, p. 16.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedSPAINMongeta del Ganxet (PDO) +",leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +13578,"95/55/EC: Commission Decision of 28 February 1995 amending for the fifth time Decision 92/571/EEC relating to new transitional measures which are necessary to facilitate the move to the system of veterinary checks provided for in Council Directive 90/675/EEC. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/675/EEC of 10 December 1990 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 30 thereof,Whereas Directive 90/675/EEC makes arrangements for a new system of veterinary checks for products entering the Community from third countries;Whereas the Commission, in Decisions 92/399/EEC (2) and 92/571/EEC (3), as last amended by Decision 94/659/EC (4), adopted certain transitional measures to facilitate the move to the new system of veterinary checks provided for in Council Directive 90/675/EEC; whereas these measures expire on 28 February 1995;Whereas it is necessary to extend, for a short period, the new transitional measures which facilitate the gradual implementation of the system established by Directive 90/675/EEC;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. In Article 8 of Decision 92/571/EEC the date '28 February 1995' is replaced by '30 June 1995'. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 February 1995.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 221, 6. 8. 1992, p. 54.(3) OJ No L 367, 16. 12. 1992, p. 36.(4) OJ No L 256, 4. 10. 1994, p. 30. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;administrative control;third country;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;animal breeding;animal selection;fresh meat,21 +13470,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 3151/94 of 21 December 1994 introducing a further derogation from the detailed rules for the delivery by producers of the table wine they are required to deliver for compulsory distillation in respect of the 1993/94 wine year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Council Regulation (EEC) No 1891/94 (2), and in particular Article 39 (9) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 343/94 (3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 827/94 (4), opens compulsory distillation of table wine as provided for in Article 39 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 for the 1993/94 wine year; whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 465/94 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 610/94 (6), lays down the percentages of table wine production to be delivered for compulsory distillation by each person subject to the obligation;Whereas, in accordance with Article 12 (4) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 441/88 of 17 February 1988 laying down detailed rules for applying compulsory distillation as referred to in Article 39 of Council Regulation (EC) No 822/87 (7), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2587/94 (8), producers are required to deliver table wine to a distillery by 31 July 1994 at the latest;Whereas, pursuant to Article 12 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 441/88, these distillation operations may not take place after the end of the wine year in question;Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 2046/89 (9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1892/94 (10), lays down in particular the necessary characteristics of the products that may be distilled;Whereas, to take account of the Community provisions on concluding long-term storage contracts, as decided by Council Regulation (EC) No 1891/94, the time limits have been extended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1960/94 (11); whereas, however, for reasons peculiar to certain wine-producing regions, it has not been possible to satisfy the delivery obligations by the time-limit laid down; whereas, to avoid penalizing the wine producers concerned too heavily, they should still be permitted to discharge their obligations as regards compulsory distillation for the 1993/94 wine year, with the appropriate penalty measures taken into account; whereas provision should accordingly also be made for the compulsory delivery of the spirits produced to the intervention agency, as well as the maximum time limit for the distillation operations;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. 1. For the 1993/94 wine year and by way of derogation from Regulation (EC) No 343/94, the second subparagraph of Article 12 (4) and Article 12 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 441/88, persons subject to the obligation to deliver for compulsory distillation as provided for in Article 39 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 may deliver the table wine to a distillery at the latest 120 days after 11 September 1994 under the following conditions:"""" ID=""1"">- purchase price of table wines:> ID=""2"">ECU 0,42/%/ vol/hl,""> ID=""1"">- amount of aid for which the distiller qualifies:> ID=""2"">Nil,""> ID=""1"">- price to be paid to the distiller by the intervention agency for the raw alcohol subject to compulsory delivery:> ID=""2"">ECU 0,75/%/ vol/hl."">2. The distillation operations in question may not take place after 20 February 1995. The spirits obtained from this distillation must be delivered to the intervention agencies by 20 April 1995 at the latest.3. Regulation (EEC) No 2046/89 notwithstanding, any producer who wants to take advantage of this opportunity must send the competent intervention agency before 10 February 1995:- the references of the contract concluded pursuant to this Regulation, along with the name of the distiller,- the quantities of table wine delivered,- particulars of the quantities of table wine which have been delivered for compulsory distillation for the 1993/94 wine year pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 465/94. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 197, 30. 7. 1994, p. 42.(3) OJ No L 44, 17. 2. 1994, p. 9.(4) OJ No L 95, 14. 4. 1994, p. 10.(5) OJ No L 58, 2. 3. 1994, p. 2.(6) OJ No L 77, 19. 3. 1994, p. 12.(7) OJ No L 45, 18. 2. 1988, p. 15.(8) OJ No L 274, 26. 10. 1994, p. 2.(9) OJ No L 202, 14. 7. 1989, p. 14.(10) OJ No L 197, 30. 7. 1994, p. 44.(11) OJ No L 198, 30. 7. 1994, p. 96. +",delivery;consignment;delivery costs;means of delivery;shipment;intervention agency;table wine;ordinary wine;wine for direct consumption;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery;marketing year;agricultural year;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,21 +11275,"Council Directive 93/120/EC of 22 December 1993 amending Directive 90/539/EEC on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and imports from third countries of poultry and hatching eggs. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas in the light of developments in the poultry industry with larger and more intensive units there is a need to adjust certain aspects of Directive 90/539/EEC on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs (4) to clarify requirements and to simplify their application by Member States;Whereas the Council has adopted Directive 92/66/EEC introducing Community measures for the control of Newcastle disease (5) and Directive 92/40/EEC introducing Community measures for the control of avian influenza (6), thus allowing a simplification of Directive 90/539/EEC;Whereas, taking account of the report from the Commission to the Council on the risks of transmission of Newcastle disease and the requirements to be met by Newcastle disease vaccines, provision should be made for certain Member States or regions to be approved as Newcastle disease non-vaccinating, if appropriate; whereas, however, provision should also be made for this Newcastle disease non-vaccinating status to be withdrawn if necessary;Whereas it is necessary to amend the trading rules as applied to third countries to ensure they are equivalent to those applied in Member States, particularly as Newcastle disease and avian influenza,. Directive 90/539/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 2 (3) shall be replaced by the following:'3. ""day-old chicks"" shall mean all poultry less than 72 hours old, not yet fed; however, muscovy ducks (Cairina moschata) or their crosses may be fed;'.2. Article 2 (7) shall be replaced by the following:'7. ""flock"" shall mean all poultry of the same health status kept on the same premises or in the same enclosure and constituting a single epidemiological unit. In housed poultry this will include all birds sharing the same airspace;'.3. Article 2 (9)(c) shall be replaced by the following:'(c) rearing establishment:(i) either a breeding poultry rearing establishment which is an establishment which rears breeding poultry prior to the reproductive stage;or(ii) a productive poultry rearing establishment which is an establishment which rears egg-laying productive poultry prior to the laying stage;'.4. Article 2 (15) shall be deleted.5. Article 5 shall be replaced by the following:'Article 5In order to be traded in the Community:(a) hatching eggs, day-old chicks, breeding poultry and productive poultry must satisfy the conditions laid down in Articles 6, 12, 15 and 17. They must also satisfy any conditions laid down pursuant to Articles 13 and 14.In addition:- hatching eggs must satisfy the conditions laid down in Article 7,- day-old chicks must satisfy the conditions laid down in Article 8,- breeding poultry and productive poultry must satisfy the conditions laid down in Article 9;(b) Slaughter poultry must fulfil the conditions set out in Articles 10, 12, 15 and 17 and those laid down pursuant to Articles 13 and 14;(c) Poultry (including day-old chicks) intended for restocking supplies of game must fulfil the conditions set out in Articles 10a, 12, 15 and 17 and those laid down pursuant to Articles 13 and 14.'.6. Article 6 (1)(c) shall be replaced by the following:'(c) they must not be located in an area which for animal health reasons is subject to restrictive measures in accordance with Community legislation as a result of the outbreak of a disease to which poultry is susceptible;'.7. Article 6 (2) shall be replaced by the following:'2. A flock which at the time of consignment presents no clinical sign or suspicion of contagious poultry disease;'.8. Article 7 shall be replaced by the following:'Article 7At the time of consignment, hatching eggs must:1. come from flocks which:- have been held for more than six weeks in one or more Community establishments as defined in Article 6 (1)(a),- if vaccinated, have been vaccinated in accordance with the vaccination conditions in Annex III;- have either undergone an animal health examination carried out by an official veterinarian or an authorized veterinarian during the 72 hours preceding consignment and, at the time of the examination, have shown no clinical sign or suspicion of contagious disease,- or have had a monthly health inspection visit by an official veterinarian or an authorized veterinarian, the most recent visit having been within 31 days of consignment. If this option is chosen there must also be an examination by the official veterinarian or authorized veterinarian of the records of the health status of the flock and an evaluation of its current health status as assessed by up-to-date information supplied by the person in charge of the flock during the 72 hours preceding consignment. In a case where records or other information give rise to suspicion of disease, the flocks must have had an animal health examination by the official veterinarian or authorized veterinarian that has ruled out the possibility of contagious poultry disease;2. be marked in accordance with Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1868/77;3. have been disinfected in accordance with the instructions of the official veterinarian.In addition, if contagious poultry diseases which may be transmitted through eggs develop in the flock which supplied the hatching eggs during the period of their incubation, the hatchery involved and the authority or authorities responsible for the hatchery and the flock of origin must be notified.'.9. Article 8(b) shall be replaced by the following:'(b) satisfy the vaccination conditions in Annex III, if they have been vaccinated;'.10. Article 9(b) shall be replaced by the following:'(b) satisfy the vaccination conditions in Annex II, if they have been vaccinated;'.11. Article 9(c) shall be replaced by the following:'(c) have been submitted to a health examination by an official veterinarian or authorized veterinarian during the 48 hours preceding consignment and, at the time of the examination, have presented no clinical sign or suspicion of contagious poultry disease;'.12. Article 10(c) shall be replaced by the following:'(c) where the health examination carried out by the official veterinarian or authorized veterinarian during the 5 days preceding dispatch on the flock from which the consignment to be slaughtered is to be drawn has not revealed within that flock any clinical sign or suspicion of contagious poultry disease;'.13. Article 10(d) shall be replaced by the following:'(d) which is not located in an area which for animal health reasons is subject to restrictive measures in accordance with Community legislation as a result of the outbreak of a disease to which poultry is susceptible.'.14. The following Article shall be inserted:'Article 10a1. At the time of consignment, poultry over 72 hours old intended for restocking supplies of wild game must have come from a holding:(a) where it has been held since hatching or for more than 21 days and where it has not been placed in contact with newly-arrived poultry during the two weeks preceding consignment;(b) which is not the subject of any animal health restrictions applicable to poultry;(c) where the health examination carried out by the official veterinarian or authorized veterinarian during the 48 hours preceding dispatch on the flock from which the consignment is to be drawn has not revealed within that flock any clinical sign or suspicion of contagious poultry disease;(d) which is not located in an area which for animal health reasons is subject to prohibition in accordance with Community legislation as a result of an outbreak of disease to which poultry is susceptible.2. Articles 6 and 9a shall not apply to the poultry referred to in paragraph 1.'.15. In Article 11 (2) the third indent shall be replaced by the following:'- satisfy the vaccination conditions in Annex III, if they have been vaccinated;'.16. In Article 11 (2) the fifth indent shall be replaced by the following:'- are not located in an area which for animal health reasons is subject to restrictive measures in accordance with Community legislation as a result of an outbreak of disease to which poultry is susceptible;'.17. in Article 11 (2) the last indent shall be replaced by the following:'All birds in the consignment must have been found negative in serological tests for Salmonella pullorum and Salmonella gallinarum antibodies, in accordance with Annex II, Chapter III, in the month preceding the consignment. In the case of hatching eggs or day-old chicks, the flock of origin must be tested serologically for Salmonella pullorum and Salmonella gallinarum in the three months preceding the consignment at a level which gives 95 % confidence of detecting infection at 5 % prevalence.'.18. Article 12 (2) and (3) shall be replaced by the following:'2. If a Member State or a region or regions of a Member State wish to be established as Newcastle disease non-vaccinating they can present a programme as laid down in Article 13 (1).The Commission shall examine the programmes presented by the Member States. The programmes may be approved, in compliance with the criteria referred to in Article 13 (1), in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 32. Any additional guarantees, general or specific, which may be required in intra-Community trade may be defined in accordance with the same procedure.Where a Member State or a region of a Member State considers it has achieved Newcastle disease non-vaccinating status, an application may be made to the Commission for Newcastle disease non-vaccinating status to be established in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 32.The elements to be taken into account for determination of a Member State's or region's status as Newcastle disease non-vaccinating shall be the data referred to in Article 14 (1) and, in particular, the following criteria:- vaccination against Newcastle disease in the poultry referred to in Article 1 shall not have been authorized for the preceding 12 months, except for the compulsory vaccination of racing pigeons referred to in Article 17 (3) of Directive 92/66/EEC,- breeding flocks shall have been serologically monitored at least once a year for the presence of Newcastle disease according to the detailed rules adopted under the procedure laid down in Article 32,- the holdings shall contain no poultry which has been vaccinated against Newcastle disease in the previous 12 months, with the exception of racing pigeons vaccinated pursuant to Article 17 (3) of Directive 92/66/EEC.3. The Commission may suspend Newcastle disease non-vaccinating status in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 32 in the event of:(i) either a serious epizootic of Newcastle disease which is not being brought under control;(ii) or the removal of the legislative restrictions prohibiting systematic recourse to routine vaccination against Newcastle disease.4. The conditions referred to in paragraph 1 will be reviewed by the Council acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission before legislation harmonizing the use of Newcastle disease vaccines enters into force and not later than 31 December 1994.'.19. Article 15 (1) shall be replaced by the following:'1. ""Day-old chicks"" and hatching eggs must be transported in:- either unused purpose-designed disposable containers to be used only once and then destroyed,- or containers which may be re-used provided they are cleaned and disinfected beforehand.In any event such containers must:(a) contain only day-old chicks or hatching eggs of the same species, category and type of poultry, coming from the same establishment;(b) be labelled with:- the name of the Member State and region of origin,- the establishment of origin's approval number as provided for in Annex II, Chapter I (2),- the number of chicks or eggs in each box,- the poultry species to which the eggs or chicks belong.'.20. In Article 15 (3) the third indent shall be deleted.21. In Article 15 (4) the following point shall be added:'(c) poultry intended for restocking supplies of game must be conveyed without delay to the point of destination without coming into contact with other poultry except poultry intended for restocking supplies of game satisfying the conditions laid down in this Directive.'.22. In Article 17 the last indent shall be replaced by the following:'- bears a stamp and a signature of a different colour from that of the certificate.'.23. Article 19 shall be deleted.24. Article 22 shall be replaced by the following:'Article 221. Poultry and hatching eggs must come from third countries:(a) in which avian influenza and Newcastle disease, as defined in Council Directives 92/40/EEC and 92/66/EEC respectively, are legally notifiable diseases;(b) free from avian influenza and Newcastle disease,orwhich, although they are not free from these diseases, apply measures to control them which are at least equivalent to those laid down in Directives 92/40/EEC and 92/66/EEC respectively.2. Additional criteria for classifying third countries in respect of paragraph 1(b), particularly as regards the type of vaccine used, shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 32 before 1 January 1995.3. The Commission may, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 32, decide under which conditions paragraph 1 is to apply only to a part of the territory of third countries.'25. Article 24(h) shall be replaced by the following:'(h) bear a stamp and a signature of a different colour from that of the certificate.'.26. Article 35 shall be deleted.27. In Annex I the national reference laboratory for Denmark is changed to the following:'National Veterinary Laboratory, Poultry Disease Division, Hangoevej 2, DK-8200 Aarhus N'.28. In Annex IV, Model 5, point 14(a) shall be replaced by:'(a) the birds described above comply with the provisions of Articles 10 and 15 of Directive 90/539/EEC;'.29. In Annex IV, Model 6, point 14(a) is replaced by:'(a) the birds described above comply with the provisions of Articles 10a and 15 of Directive 90/539/EEC;'. 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive no later than 1 January 1995. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these measures they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 1993.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ.-M. DEHOUSSE(1) OJ No C 89, 31. 3. 1993, p. 8.(2) OJ No C 176, 28. 6. 1993, p. 26.(3) OJ No C 201, 26. 7. 1993, p. 50.(4) OJ No L 303, 31. 9. 1990, p. 6.(5) OJ No L 260, 5. 9. 1992, p. 1.(6) OJ No L 167, 22. 6. 1992, p. 1. +",import;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;egg;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +1303,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1521/79 of 20 July 1979 amending in respect of certain gloves, mittens and mitts Regulation (EEC) No 749/78 on the determination of the origin of certain textile products falling within Chapters 51 and 53 to 62 of the Common Customs Tariff. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 802/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common definition of the concept of the origin of goods (1), and in particular Article 14 thereof,Whereas Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 749/78 (2) provides that textile products falling within Chapters 51 and 53 to 62 of the Common Customs Tariff are to be considered as originating in the country in which they have undergone one complete process as specified in Article 2 of that Regulation or in the Community if they have undergone such process there;Whereas Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 749/78 provides inter alia that complete working or processing is to be considered as working or processing as a result of which the products obtained receive a classification under a tariff heading other than those covering the various products utilized, with the exception, however, of working or processing specified in List A or B of that Regulation, where the special provisions of those lists shall apply;Whereas, in the case of incomplete or unfinished knitted or crocheted gloves, mittens and mitts or gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted directly to shape of tariff heading No 60.02 and incomplete or unfinished gloves, mittens and mitts, not being knitted or crocheted goods of tariff heading No 61.10, List A of Regulation (EEC) No 749/78 provides that the working and processing which confers the status of originating products on such goods shall be manufacture from yarn;Whereas, in the case of knitted or crocheted gloves, mittens and mitts made by sewing or assembling pieces of knitted or crocheted fabric (whether cut to shape or knitted or crocheted directly to shape) of tariff heading No 60.02, List B of Regulation (EEC) No 749/78 provides that the working or processing which confers the status of originating products on such goods shall be complete making up ; whereas these provisions do not apply to gloves, mittens and mitts, not being knitted or crocheted goods of tariff heading No 61.10;Whereas, in the case of the manufacture, by making up from fabric, of gloves, mittens and mitts, not being knitted or crocheted goods of tariff heading No 61.10, it is considered that such products have undergone one complete process constituting a stage of manufacture;Whereas it is necessary to resolve the anomaly which at present exists in Regulation (EEC) No 749/78 by which gloves, mittens and mitts not being knitted or crocheted goods of tariff heading No 61.10 are excluded from the application of the conditions set out in List B of that Regulation in respect of certain knitted or crocheted gloves, mittens and mitts;Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 749/78 should be amended accordingly;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Origin,. List B of Regulation (EEC) No 749/78 is amended by the addition, as set out in the Annex hereto, of a provision in respect of certain products of heading No 61.10 of the Common Customs Tariff. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 45th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. (1)OJ No L 148, 28.6.1968, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 101, 14.4.1978, p. 7.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 July 1979.For the CommissionÉtienne DAVIGNONMember of the CommissionANNEX>PIC FILE= ""T0010586""> +",processing industry;manufacturing industry;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;fancy leather goods and glove-making industry;fancy leather goods;fancy leather work;glove-making;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,21 +19029,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/1999 of 18 March 1999 amending Regulation (EC) No 2693/98 authorising the conclusion of long-term private storage contracts for table wine, grape must, concentrated grape must and rectified concentrated grape must in respect of the 1998/1999 wine year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organisation of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1627/98 (2), and in particular Articles 32(5) and 83 thereof,Whereas Article 4 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2693/98 (3) of 14 December 1998 states that the grape must or concentrated grape must may be used for the production of grape juice or sold for export; whereas lossess may occur due to racking and/or pumping during such operations; whereas account must be taken of this possibility;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for wine,. In Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2693/98, the following subparagraph is added: 'Use of the products referred to in paragraph 1 for the purposes laid down shall be regarded as total if such use covers at least 97 % of the quantities under storage contract`. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 March 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ L 210, 28. 7. 1998, p. 8.(3) OJ L 338, 15. 12. 1998, p. 8. +",contract;conclusion of a contract;contract law;contractual agreement;contractual commitment;law of contract;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;product quality;quality criterion;private stock;table wine;ordinary wine;wine for direct consumption;marketing year;agricultural year,21 +4444,"2007/708/EC: Commission Decision of 31 October 2007 amending the list of experts appointed as members of the Scientific Committees in the field of consumer safety, public health and the environment and the prolongation of their term of office. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 152 and 153 thereof,Having regard to Commission Decision 2004/210/EC of 3 March 2004 setting up Scientific Committees in the field of consumer safety, public health and the environment (1), and in particular Article 3 and the first subparagraph of Article 7(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Decision 2004/210/EC provides for the establishment of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (the SCCP), the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (the SCHER) and the Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (the SCENIHR) (the Scientific Committees). Pursuant to Article 3(4) of that Decision, the Commission is to appoint the members of those Scientific Committees.(2) Under Article 7(1) of that Decision, as amended by Commission Decision 2007/263/EC, the term of office of the members of the Scientific Committees is limited to three years, and to three consecutive terms. However, the Commission may, in exceptional circumstances, prolong the terms of office of the members of such committees for a period not exceeding 18 months in order to safeguard the continuity of the expertise.(3) Decision C(2004)2788 on the appointment of the members of the three Scientific Committees set up by Decision 2004/210/EC provides that the experts listed in Annex I to that Decision are appointed as members of the three Scientific Committees set up by Decision 2004/210/EC.(4) The term of office of current members of the Scientific Committees is due to expire in July 2007. However, the composition of the Scientific Committees needs be amended to take into account the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and establishing the European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (2). In addition, in order for the Commission to adequately prepare the review of the provision of scientific advice in view of the future tasks of the Scientific Committees, without disrupting the continuity of the scientific advice in the transition period until the establishment of European Chemicals Agency, the term of office of members should be prolonged until 31 December 2008.(5) The Commission should therefore appoint the members of the Scientific Committees for the period ending 31 December 2008.(6) Some of the current members of the Scientific Committees have expressed their intention not to remain in office for an additional period until the 31 December 2008. Those members should therefore be deleted from the list of experts appointed as members of the Scientific Committees set out in Annex I to Decision C(2004) 2788.(7) Decision C(2004) 2788 should therefore be amended accordingly,. The amended list of experts appointed as members of the Scientific Committees set out in Annex I to Decision C(2004) 2788 and published in the Official Journal of the European Union C 209 of 31 August 2006 is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. The term of office of the members of the Scientific Committees referred to Article 1 is prolonged until 31 December 2008.. Done at Brussels, 31 October 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 66, 4.3.2004, p. 45. Decision as amended by Decision 2007/263/EC (OJ L 114, 1.5.2007, p. 14).(2)  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1; corrected version in OJ L 136, 29.5.2007, p. 3.ANNEXList of experts appointed as members of the Scientific CommitteesAmended list in alphabetical order of the scientists appointed by the Commission as members of the Scientific Committees established by Decision 2004/210/EC of 3 March 2004 as amended by Decision 2007/263/EC. This list replaces the list published in the Official Journal C 209 of 31 August 2006.Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP)Dr. Claire Chambers Consultant Toxicologist, Chambers Toxicological Consulting. Research associate at the University of Dublin, Ireland.Prof. Gisela Degen Head of Biochemical-Toxicological Laboratory, Institut für Arbeitsphysiologie, University of Dortmund, Germany.Prof. Ruta Dubakiene Head of Allergy Centre, Vilnius University Antakalnis Clinical Hospital, Lithuania.Dr. Bozena Jazwiec-Kanyion Environmental scientist at the Institute of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, Poland.Prof. Em. Vassilios Kapoulas Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry, University of Ioannina, Greece.Prof. Jean Krutmann Director, Institut für Umweltmedizinische Forschung (IUF), Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany.Prof. Carola Lidén Head of Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Stockholm Centre for Public Health, Sweden.Prof. Jean-Paul Marty Professor of Pharmacology, Laboratory of Dermopharmacology and Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Paris South, France.Prof. Thomas Platzek Professor, Dr. rer. nat., Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung, Germany.Dr. Suresh Chandra Rastogi Senior Research Scientist, Department of Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology, National Environmental Institute, Denmark.Prof. Jean Revuz Chef de service, Service universitaire de dermatologie, hôpital Henri-Mondor, France.Prof. Vera Maria Rogiers Head of Department, Department of Toxicology, Dermato-Cosmetology and Pharmacognosy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium.Prof. Tore Sanner Head of Department of Environmental and Occupational Cancer, The Norwegian Radium Hospital Institute for Cancer Research, Norway.Prof. Günter Speit Professor of Human Genetics, Department of Human Genetics, University Clinic Ulm, Germany.Dr. Jacqueline van Engelen Centre for Substances and Integrated Risk Assessment, Senior scientist, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, (RIVM), Netherlands.Dr. Ian White Consultant Dermatologist, St. John’s Institute of Dermatology, St Thomas’ Hospital, United Kingdom.Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER)Prof. Herman Autrup Professor of Environmental Medicine, Department of Environmental and Occupational Medicine, University of Arhus, Denmark.Prof. Peter Calow Guest Professor at the Department of Life Sciences and Chemistry, Roskilde University, Denmark.Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Dekant Professor at the Institut für Toxikologie Universität Würzburg, Germany.Prof. Em. Helmut Greim Professor of Toxicology at the Institute of Toxicology and Environmental Hygiene, Technical University of Munich, Germany.Prof. Wojciech Hanke Head of Environmental Reproductive Hazard Unit, Department of Environmental Epidemiology, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Poland.Prof. Dr. Colin Janssen Professor of Ecotoxicology, Ghent University, Belgium.Prof. Bo Oscar Jansson Professor at the Institute of Applied Environmental Research, Stockholm University, Sweden.Dr. Hannu Komulainen Head of Laboratory of Toxicology, Division of Environmental Health, National Public Health Institute, Finland.Dr. Ole Ladefoged Senior Scientist Danish Food and Veterinary Research, Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Denmark.Prof. Johannes Linders Risk evaluator, expert in Pesticides, Centre for Substances and Risk Assessment, National Institute of Public Health and Environment (IRVM), Netherlands.Dr. Inge Mangelsdorf Head of Department of Chemical Risk Assessment, Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine, Germany.Prof. Marco Nuti Professor, Dipartimento di Chimica e biotecnologie agrarie, Pisa University, Italia.Prof. Anne Steenhout Professor of Ecotoxicology, Institute for Environmental Management and Physical Planning (GEEPSIH), Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium.Dr. Jose Tarazona Director of Department of the Environment INIA, Spanish National Institute For Agriculture and Food Research and Technology, Spain.Dr. Emanuela Testai Senior Scientist, Environment and Primary Prevention Mechanisms of Toxicity Unit, Istituto superiore di Sanità, Italy.Prof. Marco Vighi Professor of Ecology and Applied Ecology, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Milano Bicocca, Italy.Dr. Matti Viluksela Senior researcher on Toxicology, Environmental Health Department, National Public Health Institute, Finland.Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR)Prof. Anders Ahlbom Professor and Head of Division of Epidemiology, Institute of Environmental Medicine. Director of Division of Epidemiology, Stockholm County Council, Karolinska Intitutet, Sweden.Prof. James Bridges Professor of Toxicology and Environmental Health, United Kingdom.Dr. Wilhelmus De Jong Toxicological Pathologist Laboratory for Toxicology Pathology and Genetics, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Netherlands.Prof. Philippe Hartemann Professeur de santé publique, Département environnement et santé publique, Faculté de médecine, université de Nancy, France.Dr. Thomas Jung Research group leader, Laboratory of Micro- and Nanostructure, Paul Scherrer Institut, Switzerland.Prof. Mats-Olof Mattsson Professor in Biology, Department of Natural Sciences, Orebro University, Sweden.Dr Jean-Marie Pagès Directeur de recherche, Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale (INSERM), Faculté de médecine, université de Marseille, France.Prof. Konrad Rydzynski Director General Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Poland.Dr. Dorothea Stahl Assistant Medical Director, Institute for Transfusion Medicine and Transplantation Immunology, University of Muenster, Germany.Dr Mogens Thomsen Directeur de recherche, Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale (INSERM), Rangeuil, France.Prof. David Williams Director Centre for Tissue Engineering, Department of Clinical Engineering, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom. +",environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;consumer protection;consumer policy action plan;consumerism;consumers' rights;self-employed person;adviser;consultant;expert;free-lance;independent;self-employed worker;appointment of staff;public health;health of the population;scientific committee (EU);EC scientific committee,21 +15644,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1525/96 of 30 July 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 3016/95 opening Community tariff quotas for 1996 for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 90 and 0204. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3383/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part (1), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Whereas Annex XIII a to the European Agreement with Bulgaria (2) lays down the quantities of sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat that may be imported under the preferential scheme within tariff quotas; whereas those quotas were opened for 1996 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 3016/95 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1225/96 (4);Whereas the Europe Agreement also provides for the possibility of Bulgaria converting limited quantities of live animal exports into quantities of meat; whereas Bulgaria has asked the Community to convert 1 000 tonnes of live animals expressed as carcase weight bone-in that may be exported into the Community in 1996 into 1 000 tonnes of meat; whereas this conversion concerns only a limited portion of the quantities of those products originating in Bulgaria that may enter the Community under Community tariff quotas; whereas, therefore, it should be accepted;Whereas, as a result, it is necessary to adapt the quantities laid down for Bulgaria in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 3016/95 as adapted by Regulation (EC) No 1225/96;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sheepmeat and Goatmeat,. In Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 3016/95, the quantity of live animals for Bulgaria is hereby replaced by '1 123` and the quantity of meat for Bulgaria is replaced by '2 640`. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 July 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 368, 31. 12. 1994, p. 5.(2) OJ No L 358, 31. 12. 1994, p. 3.(3) OJ No L 314, 28. 12. 1995, p. 35.(4) OJ No L 161, 29. 6. 1996, p. 71. +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;goatmeat;sheepmeat;lamb meat;mutton;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid,21 +5736,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1152/2013 of 19 November 2013 correcting the Hungarian language version of Regulation (EU) No 1129/2011 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing a Union list of food additives Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on food additives (1), and in particular Article 10, Article 30(1) and Article 30(5) thereof,Whereas:(1) The Hungarian language version of Commission Regulation (EU) No 1129/2011 (2) contains several errors which should be corrected. The other language versions are not affected.(2) Regulation (EU) No 1129/2011 should therefore be corrected accordingly.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee of the Food Chain and Animal Health, and neither the European Parliament nor the Council has opposed them,. Concerns only the Hungarian language version. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 November 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 16.(2)  OJ L 295, 12.11.2011, p. 1. +",processed foodstuff;human nutrition;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;food standard;codex alimentarius;processed food product;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +11502,"COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 1225/93 of 17 May 1993 applying supplementary generalized tariff preferences in respect of certain products originating in countries benefiting from generalized preferences and sold at the Berlin ' Partners in Progress' fair. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas fairs are organized in the Community with a view to promoting partnership between economic operators from developing countries and from industrialized countries at commercial, industrial or technological level and improving the access to world markets of products originating in countries benefiting from generalized preferences;Whereas, in view of the aims of these fairs, certain steps should be taken in the field of generalized preferences;Whereas, in accordance with the offer made in the context of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the Community opened, originally in 1971, and most recently by Regulations (EEC) No 3831/90 (1) and No 3832/90 (2), as extended by Regulation (EEC) No 3917/92 (3) and supplemented by Regulation (EEC) No 1028/93 (4), generalized tariff preferences in particular in respect of finished and semi-finished industrial and textile products originating in countries benefiting from generalized preferences;Whereas certain products covered by the system of fixed duty-free amount, ceilings or other tariff measures, being the subject of contracts for sale in the course of these fairs, might not be able to benefit from the preferences if the tariff quotas or fixed duty-free amounts are used up or the collection of customs duties is re-established for products subject to ceiling limits before the opening date of the abovementioned fairs; whereas it is important, therefore, to provide additional latitude to countries benefiting from generalized preferences to enable them to benefit from the generalized tariff preferences for products being the subject of contracts for sale at these fairs;Whereas at this juncture the German Government has submitted a request for supplementary generalized tariff preferences to be applied in respect of certain products originating in countries benefiting from generalized preferences and sold at the Berlin 'Partners in Progress' Fair; whereas, for the abovementioned reasons, additional latitude should be allowed for countries benefiting from generalized preferences to enable them to take advantage of the generalized tariff preferences for products which were the subject of sales contracts at the 'Partners in Progress' Fair; whereas, however, this latitude should be limited to 6 % of the levels of the tariff measures applicable to each product or group of products under the aforementioned annual Regulations and this additional latitude should be allowed;Whereas, without prejudice to the specific provisions of this Regulation, the application of the provisions of the annual Regulations regarding generalized tariff preferences and, in particular, in respect of the beneficiary countries and the concept of originating products should be applied to the supplementary preferences in question;Whereas it is appropriate, however, to exclude from the scope of this Regulation certain products originating in given beneficiary countries;Whereas declarations of release into free circulation submitted with a view to the importation of the products in question should be accompanied by the certificate of origin and the contract concluded at the relevant fair, the latter certified by the competent authorities of the Member State where it is held;Whereas the authorities of the Member States must see to it that certification of the contracts concluded at fairs held on their territory does not exceed the authorized supplementary quantities;Whereas the method of administration adopted requires close cooperation between the Member States and the Commission,. 1. From 9 June 1993 to 31 December 1994, supplementary Community tariff preferences shall be opened, subject to Article 3, for the importation of products:- mentioned in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, or- mentioned in Annexes I and II to Regulation (EEC) No 3832/90,provided these products originate in one of the countries or territories benefiting from the preferences referred to in the Annexes to those Regulations and have been exhibited by the exporting countries at the Berlin 'Partners in Progress' Fair and have been the subject there of sales contracts.2. The supplementary preferences referred to in paragraph 1 shall be 6 % of the duty-free amounts or ceiling fixed for each product or group of products in Regulations (EEC) No 3831/90 and No 3832/90.3. Within the framework of the supplementary preferences referred to in paragraph 1, the Common Customs Tariff duties shall be totally suspended. Application of the tariff preferences shall be subject to submission of a certificate of origin, Form A, and the contract. 1. Declarations of the release into free circulation of the products in question must be accompanied by the certificate of origin and by the contract concluded at the Berlin 'Partners in Progress' Fair, the latter certified by the competent German authorities.2. The German authorities shall see to it that the total amount covered by certified contracts does not exceed the limits fixed in Article 1 (2). Those provisions of Regulations (EEC) No 3831/90 and No 3832/90 relating to the application of generalized tariff preferences which concern beneficiary countries and the concept of originating products shall be applicable. The following shall be excluded from the benefits afforded by this Regulation:- textile products falling within categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 appearing in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 3832/90 and originating in countries subject to the fixed duty-free amount as indicated in the said Annex,- products appearing in the Annex to this Regulation and originating in the countries indicated. The German authorities shall forward to the Commission, not more than seven days after the end of the Berlin 'Partners in Progress' Fair, a list of certified contracts indicating the nature and value or the quantity, whichever is appropriate, of the goods in question and the names and addresses of the exporters and importers. The Commission shall send a copy of this list to the authorities of the other Member States. Member States shall forward to the Commission, within two weeks of the end of each quarter, the list of the amounts charged during the reference quarter in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation. Member States and the Commission shall cooperate closely to ensure compliance with this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 May 1993.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. HILDEN(1) OJ No L 370, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 370, 31. 12. 1990, p. 39.(3) OJ No L 396, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 108, 1. 5. 1993, p. 1.ANNEXList of products/countries excluded from the benefit of this Regulation/* Tables: see OJ */ +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;free circulation;putting into free circulation;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;trade event;fair;trade fair,21 +37827,"2010/219/: Commission Decision of 16 April 2010 repealing Decision 2006/236/EC on special conditions governing fishery products imported from Indonesia and intended for human consumption (notified under document C(2010) 2354) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1), and in particular Article 22(6) thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (2), and in particular Article 53(1)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2006/236/EC of 21 March 2006 on special conditions governing fishery products imported from Indonesia and intended for human consumption (3) was adopted as the result of the European Commission inspection visits to Indonesia, which revealed serious shortcomings as regards hygiene in the handling of fishery products in that third country.(2) Decision 2006/236/EC was amended by Commission Decision 2008/660/EC (4) which lifted requirement to test fishery products originating from Indonesia for the presence of histamine and heavy metals in aquaculture products.(3) Decision 2006/236/EC provides that Member States are to ensure that each consignment of fishery products other than aquaculture origin imported from Indonesia undergoes the necessary tests to make sure that the products do not exceed certain maximum levels for heavy metals.(4) Decision 2006/236/EC also provides that that Decision is to be reviewed on the basis of the guarantees provided by the competent Indonesian authorities and on the basis of the results of the tests carried out by the Member States.(5) The results of the tests carried out by the Member States on fishery products imported from Indonesia are favourable as regards heavy metals. In addition, Indonesia has now provided the Commission with the appropriate guarantees. It is therefore no longer necessary to test each consignment of fishery products for heavy metals.(6) Decision 2006/236/EC should therefore be repealed accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Decision 2006/236/EC is hereby repealed. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 April 2010.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9.(2)  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 83, 22.3.2006, p. 16.(4)  OJ L 215, 12.8.2008, p. 6. +",Indonesia;Republic of Indonesia;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;fishery product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +31817,"Commission Directive 2006/64/CE of 18 July 2006 amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC to include clopyralid, cyprodinil, fosetyl and trinexapac as active substances (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 (2) and (EC) No 703/2001 (3) lay down the detailed rules for the implementation of the second stage of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and establish a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. That list includes clopyralid, cyprodinil, fosetyl and trinexapac.(2) For those active substances the effects on human health and the environment have been assessed in accordance with the provisions laid down in Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 and (EC) No 703/2001 for a range of uses proposed by the notifier. Moreover, those Regulations designate the rapporteur Member States which have to submit the relevant assessment reports and recommendations to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in accordance with Article 8(1) of Regulation (EC) No 451/2000. For clopyralid the rapporteur Member State was Finland and all relevant information was submitted on 2 December 2003. For cyprodinil and fosetyl the rapporteur Member State was France and all relevant information was submitted on 16 January 2004 and 20 October 2003 respectively. For trinexapac the rapporteur Member State was The Netherlands and all relevant information was submitted on 7 November 2003.(3) The assessment reports have been peer reviewed by the Member States and the EFSA and presented to the Commission on 14 December 2005 in the format of the EFSA Scientific Reports for clopyralid, cyprodinil, fosetyl and trinexapac (4). These reports have been reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and finalised on 4 April 2006 in the format of the Commission review reports for clopyralid, cyprodinil, fosetyl and trinexapac.(4) It has appeared from the various examinations made that plant protection products containing clopyralid, cyprodinil, fosetyl and trinexapac may be expected to satisfy, in general, the requirements laid down in Article 5(1) (a) and (b) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular with regard to the uses which were examined and detailed in the Commission review reports. It is therefore appropriate to include these active substances in Annex I, in order to ensure that in all Member States the authorisations of plant protection products containing these active substances can be granted in accordance with the provisions of that Directive.(5) Without prejudice to that conclusion, it is appropriate to obtain further information on certain specific points concerning clopyralid, cyprodinil and fosetyl. Article 6(1) of Directive 91/414/EC provides that inclusion of a substance in Annex I may be subject to conditions. Therefore it is appropriate to require that clopyralid, cyprodinil and fosetyl should be subjected to further testing for confirmation of the risk assessment for some issues and that such studies should be presented by the notifiers.(6) A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is included in Annex I in order to permit Member States and the interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements which will result from the inclusion.(7) Without prejudice to the obligations defined by Directive 91/414/EEC as a consequence of including an active substance in Annex I, Member States should be allowed a period of six months after inclusion to review existing authorisations of plant protection products containing clopyralid, cyprodinil, fosetyl and trinexapac to ensure that the requirements laid down by Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular in its Article 13 and the relevant conditions set out in Annex I, are satisfied. Member States should vary, replace or withdraw, as appropriate, existing authorisations, in accordance with the provisions of Directive 91/414/EEC. By way of derogation from the above deadline, a longer period should be provided for the submission and assessment of the complete Annex III dossier of each plant protection product for each intended use in accordance with the uniform principles laid down in Directive 91/414/EEC.(8) The experience gained from previous inclusions in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC of active substances assessed in the framework of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3600/92 (5) has shown that difficulties can arise in interpreting the duties of holders of existing authorisations in relation to access to data. In order to avoid further difficulties it therefore appears necessary to clarify the duties of the Member States, especially the duty to verify that the holder of an authorisation demonstrates access to a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex II to that Directive. However, this clarification does not impose any new obligations on Member States or holders of authorisations compared to the directives which have been adopted until now amending Annex I.(9) It is therefore appropriate to amend Directive 91/414/EEC accordingly.(10) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. Member States shall adopt and publish by 31 October 2007 at the latest the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 November 2007.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made. 1.   Member States shall in accordance with Directive 91/414/EEC, where necessary, amend or withdraw existing authorisations for plant protection products containing clopyralid, cyprodinil, fosetyl and trinexapac as active substances by 31 October 2007.By that date they shall in particular verify that the conditions in Annex I to that Directive relating to clopyralid, cyprodinil, fosetyl and trinexapac are met, with the exception of those identified in part B of the entry concerning that active substance, and that the holder of the authorisation has, or has access to, a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex II to that Directive in accordance with the conditions of Article 13 of that Directive.2.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, for each authorised plant protection product containing clopyralid, cyprodinil, fosetyl and trinexapac as either the only active substance or as one of several active substances all of which were listed in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC by 30 April 2007 at the latest, Member States shall re-evaluate the product in accordance with the uniform principles provided for in Annex VI to Directive 91/414/EEC, on the basis of a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex III to that Directive and taking into account part B of the entry in Annex I to that Directive concerning clopyralid, cyprodinil, fosetyl and trinexapac respectively. On the basis of that evaluation, they shall determine whether the product satisfies the conditions set out in Article 4(1)(b), (c), (d) and (e) of Directive 91/414/EEC.Following that determination Member States shall:(a) in the case of a product containing clopyralid, cyprodinil, fosetyl and trinexapac as the only active substance, where necessary, amend or withdraw the authorisation by 30 April 2011 at the latest;(b) in the case of a product containing clopyralid, cyprodinil, fosetyl and trinexapac as one of several active substances, where necessary, amend or withdraw the authorisation by 30 April 2011 or by the date fixed for such an amendment or withdrawal in the respective Directive or Directives which added the relevant substance or substances to Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, whichever is the latest. This Directive shall enter into force on 1 May 2007. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 July 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2006/45/EC (OJ L 130, 18.5.2006, p. 27).(2)  OJ L 55, 29.2.2000, p. 25. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1 044/2003 (OJ L 151, 19.6.2003, p. 32).(3)  OJ L 98, 7.4.2001, p. 6.(4)  EFSA Scientific Report (2005) 50, 1-65, Conclusion regarding the Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance clopyralid (finalised: 14 December 2005).EFSA Scientific Report (2005) 51, 1-78, Conclusion regarding the Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance cyprodinil (finalised: 14 December 2005).EFSA Scientific Report (2005) 54, 1-79, Conclusion regarding the Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance fosethyl (finalised: 14 December 2005).EFSA Scientific Report (2005) 57, 1-70, Conclusion regarding the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance trinexapac (finalised: 14 December 2005).(5)  OJ L 366, 15.12.1992, p. 10. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2266/2000 (OJ L 259, 13.10.2000, p. 27).ANNEXThe following entry shall be added at the end of the table in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EC.No Common name, identification numbers IUPAC name Purity (1) Entry into force Expiration of inclusion Specific provisions‘131 Clopyralid 3,6-dichloropyridine-2-carboxylic acid ≥ 950 g/kg 1 May 2007 30 April 2017 PART A— the protection of non target plants and groundwater under vulnerable conditions. Conditions of authorisation should include risk mitigation measures and monitoring programmes should be initiated to verify potential groundwater contamination in vulnerable zones, where appropriate.132 Cyprodinil (4-cyclopropyl-6-methyl-pyrimidin-2-yl)-phenyl-amine ≥ 980 g/kg 1 May 2007 30 April 2017 PART A— must pay particular attention to the safety of operators and ensure that conditions of use prescribe the application of adequate personal protective equipment;— must pay particular attention to the protection of birds, mammals and aquatic organisms. Conditions of authorisation should include risk mitigation measures, such as buffer zones.133 Fosetyl Ethyl hydrogen phosphonate ≥ 960 g/kg (expressed as fosetyl-Al) 1 May 2007 30 April 2017 PART A— must pay particular attention to the protection of birds, mammals, aquatic organisms and non-target arthropods.134 Trinexapac 4-(cyclopropyl-hydroxymethylene)-3,5-dioxo- cyclohexanecarboxylic acid ≥ 940g/kg (expressed as trinexapac-ethyl) 1 May 2007 30 April 2017 PART A— must pay particular attention to the protection of birds and mammals.(1)  Further details on identity and specification of active substance are provided in the review report.’ +",marketing standard;grading;pesticide;fungicide;plant health product;plant protection product;herbicide;weedkiller;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;testing;experiment;industrial testing;pilot experiment;test,21 +15766,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2012/96 of 21 October 1996 opening and providing for the administration of a Community tariff quota for grape juice and must as from the 1996/97 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1095/96 of 18 June 1996 on the implementation of the concessions set out in Schedule CXL drawn up in the wake of the conclusion of the GATT XXIV. 6 negotiations (1), and in particular Article 1 (1) thereof,Whereas, pursuant to the agreement concluded as part of the World Trade Organization multilateral trade negotiations, the Community undertook to open an annual tariff quota for the importation of 14 000 tonnes of grape juice and must; whereas rules should be drawn up for its use;Whereas the importation of grape juice and must under the tariff quota qualifies, under specific conditions concerning their use, for exemption from the specific duty determined per hectolitre; whereas equal and continuous access to the quota should, in particular, be guaranteed for all Community importers as should the application without interruption and throughout the Member States of the rates envisaged for this quota to all imports of the products in question until the quota is used up; whereas, in order to take account of the reality of the situation as regards imports over recent years and prevent the quota being used up, the quota should be subdivided over several periods, each with a specific quantity corresponding to trade requirements; whereas use of and compliance with that quota should be controlled by means of a system of import licences; whereas detailed rules should therefore be laid down regarding the submission of applications and the issue of licences;Whereas, moreover, provision should be made for decisions on import licence applications to be notified after a review period; whereas that period must permit the Commission to consider the quantities applied for and, where appropriate, provide for special measures with regard, in particular, to applications pending;Whereas the period of validity of the import licences under these arrangements should be more clearly specified with reference to their actual date of issue; whereas, in view of the aforementioned review period, Article 3 should be waived of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3388/81 of 27 November 1981 laying down special detailed rules in respect of import and export licences in the wine sector (2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 257/96 (3), and use should be made of Article 21 (2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 of 16 November 1988 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2137/95 (5);Whereas, in order to administer the arrangements, the Commission requires accurate information of the licence applications submitted and the use of the licences issued; whereas, in the interests of administrative efficiency, provision should be made for the use of a single model for communications between the Member States and the Commission;Whereas, in order to ensure compliance with the quota rules on the use of the imported grape juice and must, provision should be made for the lodging of a security with the customs authorities of the Member States which should be immediately released proportionately to the quantities for which proof of use is provided;Whereas each Member State may provide for checks on use in accordance with a national procedure pursuant to Article 487 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1676/96 (7), provided that the goods do not leave its territory before their end use; whereas, where the goods are processed in a Member State other than that of release for free circulation, those checks must be carried out in accordance with the relevant provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. 1. A tariff quota for the importation of 14 000 tonnes of grape juice and must falling within CN codes 2009 60 11, 2009 60 19, 2009 60 51 and 2009 60 90, intended for the production of grape juice and/or non-wine sector products such as vinegar, non-alcoholic drinks, jams and sauces, shall be opened each year for a period running from 1 September to 31 August of the following year.2. The customs duties applicable within the tariff quota shall be the ad valorem duties indicated for each CN code and, in respect of the products falling within CN code 2009 60 11, the specific duty expressed in ecu/kg provided for in the Common Customs Tariff of the European Communities. 1. Import licences bearing the entries set out in Article 4 may be applied for from the competent authorities of the Member States from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. From the 1997/98 period, applications for the new period may be submitted as from 25 August.2. The total quantity referred to in Article 1 shall be subdivided into three parts. Applications for import licences for the first part for 3 000 tonnes may be submitted up to 30 November each year. Applications for the second part for 4 000 tonnes may be submitted up to 31 March each year. Applications for the third part for 7 000 tonnes may be submitted as from 1 April each year. Quantities belonging to the first part not used up by 30 November and those belonging to the second part not used up by 31 March shall be automatically transferred to the following part or parts.For the 1996/97 marketing year, applications for import licences for the first part for 3 000 tonnes may be submitted up to 31 December 1996.3. Regulation (EEC) No 3388/81 shall apply to import licences covered by this Regulation, with the exception of Articles 3 and 6 thereof. 1. Applications for import licences referred to in Article 2 (1) may be submitted to the competent authorities from a Wednesday until the following Tuesday.2. Import licences shall be issued on the Monday following the Tuesday referred to in paragraph 1, or the next working day, provided that the Commission has not adopted special measures in the meantime.3. Where the quantities for which licence applications have been made, as notified to the Commission on the day laid down in the first indent of Article 6 (1), exceed the quantities left over from the quantity set for each period referred to in Article 2 (2), the Commission shall set a single percentage for the acceptance of the applications in question and suspend the submission of licence applications.4. Where the quantity applied for is reduced or rejected, the security referred to in Article 4 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3388/81 shall be immediately released in respect of the quantity refused.5. In the event that a single acceptance percentage of less than 80 % is set, licences shall be issued on the fifth working day following publication of that percentage in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Prior to issue the exporter may:- either withdraw his application in which case the security referred to in Article 4 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3388/81 shall be immediately released,- or request the immediate issue of the licence, in which case the competent authority shall issue it on the fifth working day following publication of that percentage in the Official Journal of the European Communities.6. The licence shall be valid from the date of its actual issue until the end of the fourth month following such date but may in no case extend beyond 31 August of the year of the quota concerned. One of the following entries shall be made in Section 24 of import licences issued pursuant to this Regulation:- Exento del derecho específico por hl - Reglamento (CE) n° 2012/96- Fritagelse for specifik told pr. hl - forordning (EF) nr. 2012/96- Aussetzung des spezifischen Zolls je hl - Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2012/96- ÁðáëëáãÞ áðü ôïí åéäéêü äáóìü áíÜ åêáôüëéôñï - êáíïíéóìüò (ÅÊ) áñéè. 2012/96- Exempt from the specific duty per hectolitre - Regulation (EC) No 2012/96- Exonération du droit spécifique par hl - règlement (CE) n° 2012/96- Esonero del dazio specifico per ettolitro - Regolamento (CE) n. 2012/96- Vrijgesteld van het specifieke recht per hl - Verordening (EG) nr. 2012/96- Isenção do direito específico por hl - Regulamento (CE) nº 2012/96- Vapautus paljoustullista hehtolitralta - Asetus (EY) N:o 2012/96- Befrielse från den särskilda tullen per hl - förordning (EG) nr 2012/96. The customs duty applicable within the Community tariff quota shall be subject to:(a) the presentation of a written undertaking by the importer, submitted along with the import licence application, that all the goods to be imported will be used according to the conditions set out in the quota and in Article 1; to that end, the importer shall indicate in Section 20 of the import licence the precise use to be made of the imported product and the place at which processing is to be carried out. Where processing is to take place in a Member State other than that of release for free circulation, a T5 control copy shall be completed on dispatch in the Member State of departure in accordance with Articles 471 to 494 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. The actual use shall be entered in Section 104 of the T5 document and the number of this Regulation in Section 107;(b) the lodging by the importer at the time of release for free circulation of a security with the competent customs authorities; the security shall be equal to the specific duty on the product in question for which exemption is granted under the quota. The security shall be released on presentation by the importer of proof, to the satisfaction of the competent customs authorities of the Member State of release for free circulation, that the goods have been used in the manner indicated on the licence. The security shall be immediately released for the quantities for which the importer presents proof that the products have been used in the manner indicated on the import licence or, in the case of use in a Member State other than that of release for free circulation, as indicated in Section 104 of the T5 document. 1. Member States shall notify the Commission by fax:- each Wednesday or the next working day:(a) of applications for import licences referred to in Article 2 submitted between Wednesday of the preceding week and Tuesday, or of the absence of applications;(b) of the quantities for which import licences were issued on the preceding Monday;(c) of the quantities for which licence applications were withdrawn pursuant to Article 3 (5) during the preceding week,- before 15th of each month for the previous month:(d) of the quantities for which licences were issued but not used.2. The information to be notified referred to in paragraph 1 (a), (b), (c) and (d), must stipulate the quantity in tonnes in respect of each product code, broken down by country.3. All the notifications referred to in paragraph 1, including 'nil` notifications, shall be made using the model set out in the Annex.4. Where, after the notifications referred to in paragraph 1 have been made, an adequate quantity again becomes available, the Commission may decide to reopen the submission of applications for import licences.5. The Commission shall inform the Member States at least once a month of the extent to which the available quantity has been used up. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 October 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 146, 20. 6. 1996, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 341, 28. 11. 1981, p. 19.(3) OJ No L 34, 13. 2. 1996, p. 11.(4) OJ No L 331, 2. 12. 1988, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 214, 8. 9. 1995, p. 21.(6) OJ No L 253, 11. 10. 1993, p. 1.(7) OJ No L 218, 28. 8. 1996, p. 1.ANNEX>START OF GRAPHIC>>END OF GRAPHIC> +",fruit juice;fruit juice concentrate;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;grape;table grape,21 +13917,"Commission Directive 95/11/EC of 4 May 1995 amending Council Directive 87/153/EEC fixing guidelines for the assessment of additives in animal nutrition (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 70/524/EEC of 23 November 1970 concerning additives in feedingstuffs (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 9 (2) thereof,Whereas Council Directive 70/524/EEC provides for guidelines for the assessment of additives in animal nutrition subsequently adopted by Council Directive 87/153/EEC of 16 February 1987 fixing guidelines for the assessment of additives in animal nutrition (2), as last amended by Commission Directive 94/40/EC (3), and any amendment thereto in light of advances in scientific and technical knowledge;Whereas in order to have guarantee on the conservation without any change of the microbial strains and consequently of continuity during the industrial use, it is necessary to deposit the reference material in a culture collection recognized as an international depositary Authority in accordance with the Budapest Treaty; whereas this provision permits, moreover, the precise references of the used microbial strains;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Feedingstuffs,. The Annex to Directive 87/153/EEC is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations or administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 31 December 1995 at the latest. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by the Member States. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 May 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the CommissionANNEX1. In Section II, the text of the point 2.2 is replaced by the following text:'2.2 Formula, empirical and structural, and molecular weight. Qualitative and quantitative composition of the main components, if the active substance is a fermentation product.For micro-organisms: name and place of the culture collection recognized as an International Depositary Authority (1), if possible in the European Union, where the strain is deposited and accession number, genetic modification and all relevant properties for its identification. In addition, origin, appropriate morphological and physiological characteristics, developmental stages, relevant factors that may be involved in its biological activity (as an additive) and other genetic data for identification. Number of colony forming units (CFU) per gram.For enzyme preparations: biological origin (in case of microbial origin: name and place of the culture collection recognized as an International Depositary Authority if possible in the European Union, where the strain is deposited and accession number, genetic modification and all relevant properties for its identification including genetic data), the activities towards relevant chemically pure model substrates and other physico-chemical characteristics.A copy of the receipt of deposit of the micro-organism with an International Depositary Authority, precising the name and the taxonomic description of the micro-organism according to the international Codes of Nomenclature must, in all cases, be provided.` 2. In Section V, the text of the point 2.2 is replaced by the following text:'2.2 Formula, empirical and structural, and molecular weight. Qualitative and quantitative composition of the main components, if the active substance is a fermentation product.For micro-organisms: name and place of the culture collection recognized as an International Depositary Authority, if possible in the European Union, where the strain is deposited and accession number, genetic modification and all relevant properties for its identification.For enyzme preparations: biological origin (in case of microbial origin: name and place of the culture collection recognized as an International Depositary Authority if possible in the European Union, where the strain is deposited and accession number, genetic modification and all relevant properties for its identification including genetic data), the activities towards relevant chemically pure model substrates and other physico-chemical characteristics.` +",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;supervisory body;analytical chemistry;centrifuging;chemical analysis;chemical testing;chromatography;conductometry;electrolytic analysis;photometry;volumetric analysis;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive,21 +29838,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 71/2005 of 17 January 2005 fixing Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses with a view to the application of the arrangements governing imports of certain floricultural products originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip (1), and in particular Article 5(2)(a) thereof,Whereas:. The Community producer and import prices for uniflorous (bloom) carnations, multiflorous (spray) carnations, large-flowered roses and small-flowered roses as referred to in Article 1b of Regulation (EEC) No 700/88 for a fortnightly period shall be as set out in the Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 January 2005.It shall apply from 19 January to 1 February 2005.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 January 2005.For the CommissionJ. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97 (OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 72, 18.3.1988, p. 16. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97 (OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 1).ANNEXto the Commission Regulation of 17 January 2005 fixing Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses with a view to the application of the arrangements governing imports of certain floricultural products originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(EUR/100 pieces)Period: from 19 January to 1 February 2005Community producer price Uniflorous (bloom) Multiflorous (spray) Large-flowered roses Small-flowered roses16,76 12,03 34,26 16,96Community import prices Uniflorous (bloom) Multiflorous (spray) Large-flowered roses Small-flowered rosesIsrael — — — —Morocco — — — —Cyprus — — — —Jordan — — — —West Bank and Gaza Strip 13,83 — — — +",floriculture;flower;flower-growing;Morocco;Kingdom of Morocco;common price policy;Community price;common price;import price;entry price;producer price;average producer price;output price;Middle East;Near East;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Cyprus;Republic of Cyprus,21 +22322,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2251/2001 of 20 November 2001 amending Regulation (EC) No 2759/1999 laying down rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period(1), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2759/1999(2), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2356/2000(3), laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999, fixes the grant to producer groups as a percentage of marketed production. It is appropriate to allow these percentages to constitute a ceiling within which the actual amount may be set, in order to increase the flexibility in determining the assistance granted to producer organisations.(2) Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2759/1999 set the date on which the rural development plan was submitted to the Commission as the starting point of eligibility of expenditure. In order to ensure coherence with the agreements concluded with applicant countries, which foresee that only expenditure paid by the Agency from the date of the Commission conferring financial management on that Agency is eligible, this provision should be changed accordingly.(3) According to external aid rules in the manual of instructions ""Contracts for works, supplies and services concluded for the purposes of Community cooperation with third countries""(4), support for investment requires all services, works, machinery and supplies to originate only in the Community or in applicant countries; if so requested, the final beneficiary should be able to establish the origin of inputs into works or service contracts financed under the present instrument, using any admissible means of evidence.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Agricultural Structures and Rural Development Committee,. Regulation (EC) No 2759/1999 is amended as follows:1. In Article 6(4), the first sentence is replaced by the following: ""4. The aid referred to in paragraph 3 shall be determined for each producer organisation on the basis of its annual marketed production and shall not exceed:""2. In Article 8(2), the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: ""2. Only expenditure paid by the Agency from the date of the Commission decision conferring financial management on that Agency, or the date(s) specified therein, shall be eligible for Community support. For a project to be eligible for Community support, all services, works, machinery and supplies shall originate in the Community or in the applicant countries; if so requested, the final beneficiary shall be able to establish the origin of the inputs into works or service contracts, using any admissible means of evidence."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 November 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87.(2) OJ L 331, 23.12.1999, p. 51.(3) OJ L 272, 25.10.2000, p. 13.(4) SEC (1999) 1801/2. +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;rural development;rural planning;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,21 +1067,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 310/78 of 14 February 1978 amending Regulation (EEC) No 878/77 as regards the exchange rates to be applied for tomato concentrates and isoglucose. ,HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ,HAVING REGARD TO COUNCIL REGULATION NO 129 ON THE VALUE OF THE UNIT OF ACCOUNT AND OF THE EXCHANGE RATES TO BE APPLIED FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY ( 1 ), AS LAST AMENDED BY REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 2543/73 ( 2 ), AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 3 THEREOF ,HAVING REGARD TO THE PROPOSAL FROM THE COMMISSION ,WHEREAS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2 ( 5 ) OF COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 878/77 OF 26 APRIL 1977 ON THE EXCHANGE RATES TO BE APPLIED IN AGRICULTURE ( 3 ), AS LAST AMENDED BY REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 179/78 ( 4 ), A NEW REPRESENTATIVE RATE APPLIES IN ITALY TO SKINNED TOMATOES FROM 1 FEBRUARY 1978 ; WHEREAS , HOWEVER , IN THE CASE OF TOMATO CONCENTRATES FOR WHICH A MARKETING YEAR EXISTS , THE NEW RATE SHOULD APPLY ONLY FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE SAID MARKETING YEAR , THAT IS FROM 1 JULY 1978 ;WHEREAS THIS DIFFERENTIAL TREATMENT OF PRODUCTS IN THE SAME SECTOR IS CONTRARY TO THE SOUND MANAGEMENT OF THE MARKETS OF THESE PRODUCTS ; WHEREAS TO AVOID THIS INCONVENIENCE , THE NEW RATE FOR TOMATO CONCENTRATES SHOULD BE APPLIED FROM A DATE WHICH IS AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THAT ADOPTED FOR SKINNED TOMATOES ;WHEREAS , AS REGARDS THE MINIMUM PRICE TO BE OBSERVED ON IMPORTATION , SUCH MEASURES SHOULD NOT BE APPLIED TO OPERATIONS IN RESPECT OF WHICH IMPORT LICENCES HAVE ALREADY BEEN APPLIED FOR BEFORE THE ENTRY INTO FORCE OF THIS REGULATION ;WHEREAS THE ISOGLUCOSE SECTOR IS CLOSELY LINKED WITH THE SUGAR SECTOR ; WHEREAS , HOWEVER , NO MARKETING YEAR EXISTS IN RESPECT OF THE FORMER ; WHEREAS , IN VIEW OF THE CURRENT WORDING OF ARTICLE 2 ( 6 ) OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 878/77 , IT WOULD FOLLOW THAT IN THE ABSENCE OF A MARKETING YEAR , THE NEW REPRESENTATIVE RATE FIXED FOR THE POUND STERLING WOULD NOT APPLY TO THE TWO ABOVEMENTIONED SECTORS FROM THE SAME DATE ; WHEREAS SUCH DIFFERENTIATION SHOULD BE AVOIDED ;WHEREAS THE MONETARY COMMITTEE WILL BE CONSULTED , AND , IN VIEW OF THE URGENCY INVOLVED , THE ENVISAGED MEASURES SHOULD BE ADOPTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS LAID DOWN IN ARTICLE 3 ( 2 ) OF REGULATION NO 129 ,. IN ARTICLE 2 ( 5 ) OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 878/77 , ( D ) AND ( E ) SHALL BE REPLACED BY THE FOLLOWING :' ( D ) SUBJECT TO ( E ) AND ( F ), THE BEGINNING OF THE 1978/79 MARKETING YEAR FOR THE OTHER PRODUCTS FOR WHICH THE MARKETING YEAR HAS NOT YET COMMENCED ON THE DAY OF THE ENTRY INTO FORCE OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 178/78 ;( E ) 20 FEBRUARY 1978 FOR TOMATO CONCENTRATES ;( F ) THE DATE OF THE ENTRY INTO FORCE OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 178/78 :- FOR MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS , BEEF AND VEAL , PIGMEAT , AND SUGAR ;- FOR THE ADDITIONAL AID REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1 ( 2 ) OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 2511/69 ( 5 );- IN ALL OTHER CASES NOT MENTIONED ABOVE . ' ARTICLE 2 ( 6 ) OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 878/77 SHALL BE REPLACED BY THE FOLLOWING :' 6 . THE REPRESENTATIVE RATE FOR THE POUND STERLING , FIXED BY REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 179/78 , SHALL APPLY WITH EFFECT FROM :( A ) 1 JULY 1978 FOR ISOGLUCOSE ;( B ) 1 AUGUST 1978 FOR EGGS , POULTRY , OVALBUMIN AND LACTALBUMIN ;( C ) 16 DECEMBER 1978 FOR WINE ; HOWEVER , OTHER DATES MAY BE LAID DOWN FOR THE DISTILLATION OPERATIONS ;( D ) 1 JANUARY 1979 FOR FISHERY PRODUCTS ;( E ) SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS LAID DOWN UNDER ( F ), THE BEGINNING OF THE 1978/79 MARKETING YEAR FOR THE OTHER PRODUCTS FOR WHICH THE MARKETING YEAR HAS NOT YET COMMENCED ON THE DAY OF THE ENTRY INTO FORCE OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 179/78 ;( F ) THE DATE OF APPLICATION OF THE PRICES FOR THE 1978/79 MARKETING YEAR FOR BEEF AND VEAL AND FOR MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS , AND THE DATE APPLICABLE TO MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS FOR PIGMEAT AND FOR ALL OTHER CASES NOT MENTIONED ABOVE . ' THIS REGULATION SHALL ENTER INTO FORCE ON THE DAY OF ITS PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES .HOWEVER , AS REGARDS THE MINIMUM PRICE ON IMPORTATION FIXED FOR TOMATO CONCENTRATES , THIS REGULATION SHALL APPLY ONLY TO OPERATIONS CARRIED OUT UNDER COVER OF AN IMPORT LICENCE FOR WHICH AN APPLICATION IS LODGED , WITHIN THE MEANING OF ARTICLE 6 OF COMMISSION REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 193/75 OF 17 JANUARY 1975 LAYING DOWN COMMON DETAILED RULES FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE SYSTEM OF IMPORT AND EXPORT LICENCES AND ADVANCE FIXING CERTIFICATES FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ( 1 ), AS LAST AMENDED BY REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 1470/77 ( 2 ), ON OR AFTER 20 FEBRUARY 1978 .THIS REGULATION SHALL BE BINDING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND DIRECTLY APPLICABLE IN ALL MEMBER STATES .. DONE AT BRUSSELS , 14 FEBRUARY 1978 .FOR THE COUNCILTHE PRESIDENTP . DALSAGER +",isoglucose;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import price;entry price;minimum price;floor price;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;representative rate;agricultural conversion rate;agricultural unit of account;green exchange rate;green rate;green unit of account,21 +7332,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 790/89 of 20 March 1989 fixing the level of additional flat-rate aid for the formation of producers' organizations and the maximum amount applied to aid for quality and marketing improvement in the nut-and locust bean-growing sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 789/89 (2), and in particular Articles 14b (4) and 14d (3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the level of the additional flat-rate aid aimed at encouraging the formation of organizations of nut and/or locust bean producers should be fixed in such a way as to provide a genuine incentive, taking account of both the very low percentage of production marketed through producers' organizations and the small size of existing organizations;Whereas, in the case of the quality and marketing improvement aid provided for in Article 14d of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72, the maximum amount placed on the financial contributions from the Member State and the Community must be set at a realistic level which takes account of the main aim of genetic and cultural improvement and of the area of orchards which may be converted annually,. The additional flat-rate for the formation of organizations of nut and/or locust bean producters provided for in Article 14b of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 is hereby fixed as follows:- 60 ecus/t for the tranche up to 1 000 tonnes.- 70 ecus/t for the tranche from 1 000 to 2 000 tonnes.- 75 ecus/t for the tranche above 2 000 tonnesof nuts and/or locust beans marketed by producers' organizations during their first marketing year. The maximum amount per hectare referred to in Article 14d (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 is hereby fixed at ECU 300 for the first five years and at ECU 210 for the following five years. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 September 1989.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 March 1989.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. ROMERO HERRERA(1) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 91.(2) See page 3 of this Official Journal. +",nut;almond;chestnut;coconut;hazel nut;pistachio;walnut;producer group;producers' organisation;leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;modernisation aid;modernisation grant;modernization aid;production aid;aid to producers,21 +25500,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 90/2003 of 17 January 2003 on import licences in respect of beef and veal products originating in Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Namibia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2286/2002 of 10 December 2002 on the arrangements applicable to agricultural products and goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP States) and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1706/98(1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1918/98 of 9 September 1998 laying down detailed rules for the application in the beef and veal sector of Council Regulation (EC) No 1706/98 on the arrangements applicable to agricultural products and certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States and repealing Regulation (EC) No 589/96(2), and in particular Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1918/98 provides for the possibility of issuing import licences for beef and veal products. However, imports must take place within the limits of the quantities specified for each of these exporting non-member countries.(2) The applications for import licences submitted between 1 and 10 January 2003, expressed in terms of boned meat, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1918/98, do not exceed, in respect of products originating from Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Namibia, the quantities available from those States. It is therefore possible to issue import licences in respect of the quantities applied for.(3) The quantities in respect of which licences may be applied for from 1 February 2003 should be fixed within the scope of the total quantity of 52100 tonnes.(4) This Regulation is without prejudice to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1452/2001(4),. The following Member States shall issue on 21 January 2003 import licences for beef and veal products, expressed as boned meat, originating in certain African, Caribbean and Pacific States, in respect of the following quantities and countries of origin:Germany:- 0,5 tonnes originating in Botswana,- 150 tonnes originating in Namibia.United Kingdom:- 550 tonnes originating in Namibia,- 75 tonnes originating in Swaziland. Licence applications may be submitted, pursuant to Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1918/98, during the first 10 days of February 2003 for the following quantities of boned beef and veal:>TABLE> This Regulation shall enter into force on 21 January 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 January 2003.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 348, 21.12.2002, p. 5.(2) OJ L 250, 10.9.1998, p. 16.(3) OJ L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28.(4) OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 11. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;beef;boned meat;ACP countries,21 +29433,"2005/354/EC: Commission Decision of 29 April 2005 excluding from Community financing certain expenditure incurred by the Member States under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (notified under document number C(2005) 1307). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of the Council of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (1), and in particular Article 5(2)(c) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (2), and in particular Article 7(4) thereof,Having consulted the Fund Committee,Whereas:(1) Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70, Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999, and Article 8(1) and (2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1663/95 of 7 July 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 regarding the procedure for the clearance of the accounts of the EAGGF Guarantee Section (3) provide that the Commission is to make the necessary verifications, inform the Member States of its findings, take account of the Member States’ comments, initiate bilateral discussions and then formally communicate its conclusions to the Member States, referring to Commission Decision 94/442/EC of 1 July 1994 setting up a conciliation procedure in the context of the clearance of the accounts of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) Guarantee Section (4).(2) The Member States have had an opportunity to request that a conciliation procedure be initiated. That opportunity has been used in some cases and the report issued on the outcome has been examined by the Commission.(3) Under Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 and Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999, only refunds on exports to third countries and intervention to stabilise agricultural markets, respectively granted and undertaken according to Community rules within the framework of the common organisation of the agricultural markets, may be financed.(4) In the light of the checks carried out, the outcome of the bilateral discussions and the conciliation procedures, part of the expenditure declared by the Member States does not fulfil these requirements and cannot, therefore, be financed under the EAGGF Guarantee Section.(5) The amounts that are not recognised as being chargeable to the EAGGF Guarantee Section should be indicated. Those amounts do not relate to expenditure incurred more than twenty-four months before the Commission’s written notification of the results of the checks to the Member States.(6) As regards the cases covered by this Decision, the assessment of the amounts to be excluded on grounds of non-compliance with Community rules was notified by the Commission to the Member States in a summary report on the subject.(7) This Decision is without prejudice to any financial conclusions that the Commission may draw from the judgments of the Court of Justice in cases pending on 31 October 2004 and relating to its content,. The expenditure itemised in the Annex hereto that has been incurred by the Member States’ accredited paying agencies and declared under the EAGGF Guarantee Section shall be excluded from Community financing because it does not comply with Community rules. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Portuguese Republic, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 29 April 2005.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1287/95 (OJ L 125, 8.6.1995, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103.(3)  OJ L 158, 8.7.1995, p. 6. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 465/2005 (OJ L 77, 23.3.2005, p. 6).(4)  OJ L 182, 16.7.1994, p. 45. Decision as last amended by Decision 2001/535/EC (OJ L 193, 17.7.2001, p. 25).ANNEXSector Member State Budget item Reason National Currency Expenditure to exclude from financing Deductions already made Financial impact of this decision Financial yearFinancial audit BE Various Flat-rate corrections 2 % — Failure to comply with approval criterion laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1663/95 EUR – 354 172,05 0,00 – 354 172,05 2000-2001Total BE – 354 172,05 0,00 – 354 172,05Export refunds DE 2100-013 to 2100-016 Disallow all expenditure on export refunds of live cattle for rail transport and flat-rate correction of 5 % to exports for road transport — failure to comply with Directive 91/628/EEC and Regulation (EC) No 615/98 EUR – 13 823 822,23 0,00 – 13 823 822,23 1999-2001Public storage DE 2111, 2112, 2113 Shortcomings in tendering procedure + delivery of consignments less than the 10 tonnes required by Article 17(1) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2000 EUR – 3 860 285,14 0,00 – 3 860 285,14 2001-2002Total DE – 17 684 107,37 0,00 – 17 684 107,37Financial audit DK Various Correction — Application of Regulation (EC) No 1258/99 — Failure to comply with payment deadlines DKK – 4 910,60 – 346 907,17 341 996,57 2002Total DK – 4 910,60 – 346 907,17 341 996,57Livestock premiums GR 2129 Flat-rate corrections of 2 % — absence of identification and registration system EUR – 33 809,35 0,00 – 33 809,35 2001-2002Arable crops GR 1041-1060, 1310, 1858 Flat-rate corrections of 5 % — insufficient assurance provided that claims are regular EUR – 25 361 283,00 0,00 – 25 361 283,00 2002Olive oil GR 1220 Delays withdrawing accreditation and imposing quality penalties EUR – 200 146,68 0,00 – 200 146,68 1996-1998Financial audit GR Various Correction — application of Regulation (EC) No 1258/99 — failure to comply with payment deadlines EUR – 875 706,08 – 1 083 685,95 207 979,87 2001Total GR – 26 470 945,11 – 1 083 685,95 – 25 387 259,16Fruit and vegetables ES 1508 Flat-rate corrections of 5 % for shortcomings in the key checks/compensation in the banana sector EUR – 348 947,00 0,00 – 348 947,00 2000Flax and hemp ES 1400, 1402 Flat-rate corrections of 25 % for flax and 10 % and 25 % for hemp — major shortcomings in the control system EUR – 21 077 981,00 0,00 – 21 077 981,00 1996-2000Flax ES 1400 Flat-rate corrections of 100 % — major shortcomings in the control system + general fraud EUR – 113 399 346,00 0,00 – 113 399 346,00 1999-2004Rural development ES 4051-4072 Flat-rate corrections of 2 % — Shortcomings in the application of the management and control system — Agri and forestry measures — national level EUR – 71 222,00 0,00 – 71 222,00 2001-2002Rural development ES 4051 Flat-rate corrections of 2 % and 5 % — Shortcomings in the application of the management and control system — Agri measures (Andalusia) EUR – 8 067,00 0,00 – 8 067,00 2001-2002Rural development ES 4051 Flat-rate corrections of 5 % — Shortcomings in the application of the management and control system — Agri measures (Castille-La Mancha) EUR – 1 186,00 0,00 – 1 186,00 2001-2002Total ES – 134 906 749,00 0,00 – 134 906 749,00Export refunds FR 2100-013 to 2100-016 Flat-rate corrections of 5 % — inadequate controls — and 10 % — weaknesses detected in how the controls laid down by Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 615/98 are organised EUR – 1 649 755,75 0,00 – 1 649 755,75 1999-2001Livestock premiums FR 2120, 2122, 2124, 2125, 2128 Flat-rate corrections of 2 % — correction at national level —, 5 % — national database not operational and cross-checks not performed and 10 % — absence of checks despite high level of anomalies noted EUR – 293 300,82 0,00 – 293 300,82 2001-2003Fruit and vegetables FR 1508 Flat-rate corrections of 10 % (Guadeloupe) and 5 % (Martinique) for shortcomings in key checks/ compensation in banana sector EUR – 14 216 626,64 0,00 – 14 216 626,64 2001-2003Financial audit FR Various Certification of 2001 accounts — anomalies and shortcomings in the management of the aid by several paying agencies under various budget lines EUR – 1 234 211,49 0,00 – 1 234 211,49 2001Financial audit FR 4040-4051 Certification of 2001 accounts — anomalies and shortcomings in the management of the aid by several paying agencies under various budget lines EUR – 1 058 464,21 0,00 – 1 058 464,21 2001Total FR – 18 452 358,91 0,00 – 18 452 358,91Olive oil IT 1210 Ceiling for maximum actual production of olive oil exceeded in marketing years 1998/1999 and 1999/2000 EUR – 68 708 032,11 0,00 – 68 708 032,11 2000-2003Total IT – 68 708 032,11 0,00 – 68 708 032,11Fruit and vegetables NL 1502 Correction for expenditure exceeding the flat rate of 2 % EUR – 68 812,25 0,00 – 68 812,25 2003Total NL – 68 812,25 0,00 – 68 812,25Fruit and vegetables PT 1502 Correction — operational programmes — application of Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 296/96 — payment deadlines EUR – 78 935,21 0,00 – 78 935,21 2002Total PT – 78 935,21 0,00 – 78 935,21Milk UK 2071 Corrigendum to financial correction in the 1994 Clearance of Accounts Decision 98/358/EC GBP 76 152,65 0,00 76 152,65 1991-1993Rural development UK 40 Correction — error in the application of exchange rate in calculating the advance GBP – 151 106,80 0,00 – 151 106,80 2000Livestock premiums UK 2120, 2122, 2124, 2125, 2128 Flat-rate correction 2 % and 5 % — weaknesses as regards identification and registration, minimum level of on-site audits provided for in Article 6(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92 not achieved for claim year 2000 GBP – 6 822 958,75 0,00 – 6 822 958,75 2000-2001Livestock Premiums UK 2126 Flat-rate corrections of 5 % and 10 % — control weaknesses in the initial period of operation GBP – 566 921,00 0,00 – 566 921,00 1998Livestock Premiums UK 3700 Correction of an amount already reimbursed: irregularity — Decision 2003/481/EC of 27 June 2003 GBP 43 474,18 0,00 43 474,18 1995Total UK – 7 421 359,72 0,00 – 7 421 359,72 +",financial control;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;common agricultural policy;CAP;common agricultural market;green Europe;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;agricultural expenditure;expenditure on agriculture;farm spending;EAGGF Guarantee Section;EAGGF Guarantee Section aid,21 +41810,"2013/362/EU: Decision of the European Central Bank of 21 June 2013 on the paying-up of the European Central Bank’s capital by the non-euro area national central banks (ECB/2013/20). ,Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank (hereinafter the ‘Statute of the ESCB’), and in particular Article 47 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 47 of the Statute of the ESCB provides that national central banks of Member States with a derogation (hereinafter ‘non-euro area NCBs’) do not need to pay up their subscribed capital unless the General Council, acting by a majority representing at least two thirds of the subscribed capital of the European Central Bank (ECB) and at least half of the shareholders, decides that a minimal percentage has to be paid up as a contribution to the ECB’s operational costs.(2) Article 1 of Decision ECB/2010/28 of 13 December 2010 on the paying-up of the European Central Bank’s capital by the non-euro area national central banks (1) provides that each non-euro area NCB shall pay up 3,75 % of its share in the ECB’s subscribed capital with effect from 29 December 2010.(3) In view of the accession of Croatia to the European Union and its national central bank, Hrvatska narodna banka, joining the ESCB on 1 July 2013, Decision ECB/2013/17 of 21 June 2013 on the national central banks’ percentage shares in the key for subscription to the European Central Bank’s capital (2) lays down the key for subscription to the ECB’s capital (hereinafter the ‘capital key) in accordance with Article 29.1 of the Statute of the ESCB and establishes with effect from 1 July 2013 the new weightings assigned to each Union central bank in the capital key (hereinafter the ‘capital key weightings’).(4) The ECB’s subscribed capital will be EUR 10 825 007 069,61 from 1 July 2013.(5) The expanded capital key requires the adoption of a new ECB decision repealing Decision ECB/2010/28 with effect from 1 July 2013 and determining the percentage of the ECB’s subscribed capital which the non-euro area NCBs are under an obligation to pay up with effect from 1 July 2013.(6) In accordance with Article 3.5 of the Rules of Procedure of the General Council of the European Central Bank (3), the Governor of Hrvatska narodna banka has had the opportunity to submit observations regarding this Decision prior to its adoption,. Extent and form of subscribed and paid-up capitalEach non-euro area NCB shall pay up 3,75 % of its share in the ECB’s subscribed capital with effect from 1 July 2013. Taking into account the new capital key weightings laid down in Article 2 of Decision ECB/2013/17, each non-euro area NCB shall have a total subscribed and paid-up capital of the amounts shown next to its name in the following table:(in EUR)Non-euro area NCB Subscribed capital as at 1 July 2013 Paid-up capital as at 1 July 2013Българска народна банка (Bulgarian National Bank) 93 571 361,11 3 508 926,04Česká národní banka 157 384 777,79 5 901 929,17Danmarks Nationalbank 159 712 154,31 5 989 205,79Hrvatska narodna banka 64 354 667,03 2 413 300,01Latvijas Banka 29 682 169,38 1 113 081,35Lietuvos bankas 44 306 753,94 1 661 503,27Magyar Nemzeti Bank 148 735 597,14 5 577 584,89Narodowy Bank Polski 525 889 668,45 19 720 862,57Banca Națională a României 264 660 597,84 9 924 772,42Sveriges Riksbank 244 775 059,86 9 179 064,74Bank of England 1 562 265 020,29 58 584 938,26 Adjustment of the paid-up capital1.   Given that each non-euro area NCB (except Hrvatska narodna banka) has already paid up 3,75 % of its share in the ECB’s subscribed capital as applicable on 30 June 2013 under Decision ECB/2010/28, each of them shall either transfer an additional amount to the ECB, or receive an amount back from the ECB, as appropriate, in order to arrive at the amounts shown in the third column of the table in Article 1.2.   Hrvatska narodna banka shall transfer to the ECB the amount shown next to its name in the third column of the table in Article 1.3.   All transfers pursuant to this Article shall be made in accordance with Decision ECB/2013/18 of 21 June 2013 laying down the terms and conditions for transfers of the European Central Bank’s capital shares between the national central banks and for the adjustment of the paid-up capital (4). Entry into force and repeal1.   This Decision shall enter into force on 1 July 2013.2.   Decision ECB/2010/28 is repealed with effect from 1 July 2013.3.   References to Decision ECB/2010/28 shall be construed as references to this Decision.. Done at Frankfurt am Main, 21 June 2013.The President of the ECBMario DRAGHI(1)  OJ L 11, 15.1.2011, p. 56.(2)  See page 15 of the Official Journal.(3)  Decision ECB/2004/12 of 17 June 2004 adopting the Rules of Procedure of the General Council of the European Central Bank, OJ L 230, 30.6.2004, p. 61.(4)  See page 17 of this Official Journal. +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;Member States' contribution;budget rebate;budgetary compensation;financial contribution;central bank;bank of issue;federal bank;national bank;European Central Bank;ECB;Croatia;Republic of Croatia;European System of Central Banks;ESCB,21 +14276,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1591/95 of 30 June 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of export refunds to glucose and glucose syrup used in certain products processed from fruit and vegetables. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1032/95 (2), and in particular Articles 13 (8), 14 (5) and 14a (7) thereof,Whereas in accordance with Article 13 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86, an export licence is required before any refund can be granted;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1199/95 (4), lays down detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 836/95 (6), establishes an agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87 (7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 331/95 (8), lays down common rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products; whereas these rules must be supplemented by specific rules on glucose and glucose syrup incorporated into products processed from fruit and vegetables;Wheres, pursuant to Article 13 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86, refunds must be fixed within the limits resulting from agreements concluded in accordance with Article 228 of the Treaty;Whereas, with this in mind, and to prevent distortion of competition, the system of export refunds for glucose and glucose syrup incorporated into products processed from fruit and vegetables should be brought into line with the system provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1518/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down detailes rules for the application of Regulations (EEC) No 1418/76 and (EEC) No 1766/92 as regards imports and exports or products processed from cereals and rice and amending Commission Regulation (EC) No 1162/95 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice (9);Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. An export refund may be granted in respect of glucose and glucose syrup falling within CN codes 1702 30 51, 1702 30 59, 1702 30 91, 1702 30 99 and 1702 40 90 used in the products listed in Article 1 (1) (b) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86. Regulation (EC) No 1518/95 shall apply to the products referred to in Article 1.Grant of a refund pursuant to this Regulation shall preclude a refund being granted pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1429/95 (10) laying down detailed rules for the application of export refunds in respect of products processed from fruit and vegetables, other than refunds granted in respect of added sugars. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 June 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission +",glucose;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;syrup,21 +33308,"Commission Decision of 22 December 2006 amending Decision 2002/613/EC as regards the approved porcine semen collection centres of Canada (notified under document number C(2006) 6812) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/429/EEC of 26 June 1990 laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the porcine species (1) and in particular Article 8(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2002/613/EC of 19 July 2002 laying down the importation conditions of semen of domestic animals of the porcine species (2) establishes a list of third countries, including Canada, from which Member States are to authorise the importation of semen of domestic animals of the porcine species.(2) Canada has requested that an amendment be made to the list of semen collection centres approved under Decision 2002/613/EC as regards entries for that country.(3) Canada has provided guarantees regarding compliance with the appropriate rules set out in Directive 90/429/EEC and the new centre to be added to the list has been officially approved for exports to the Community by the veterinary services of that country.(4) Decision 2002/613/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex V to Decision 2002/613/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply from the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 62. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 196, 25.7.2002, p. 45. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/271/EC (OJ L 99, 7.4.2006, p. 29).ANNEXIn Annex V to Decision 2002/613/EC, the following row is added to the list for Canada:International Genetics PEI LtdP.O. Box 43, Mount StewartPrince-Edward-Island, C1A 7Z5’ +",import;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;animal breeding;animal selection;Canada;Newfoundland;Quebec,21 +21244,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 671/2001 of 30 March 2001 prohibiting fishing for herring by vessels flying the flag of a Member State. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98(2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2848/2000 of 15 December 2000 fixing for 2001 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where limitations in catch are required(3), lays down quotas for herring for 2001.(2) In order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quantity limits on catches of stocks subject to quotas, the Commission must fix the date by which catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated to the Community.(3) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of herring in the waters of ICES subareas I and II (Norwegian waters) by vessels flying the flag of a Member State or registered in a Member State have exhausted the quota allocated to the Community for 2001,. Catches of herring in the waters of ICES subareas I and II (Norwegian waters) by vessels flying the flag of a Member State or registered in a Member State are hereby deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated to the Community for 2001.Fishing for herring in the waters of ICES subareas I and II (Norwegian waters) by vessels flying the flag of a Member State or registered in a Member State is hereby prohibited, as are the retention on board, transhipment and landing of this stock caught by the above vessels after the date of application of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 March 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5.(3) OJ L 334, 30.12.2000, p. 1. +",fishing fleet;fishing capacity;fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Norway;Kingdom of Norway;fishing area;fishing limits;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +7049,"89/329/EEC: Council Decision of 13 March 1989 on the conclusion of the Second Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Finland consequent on the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission,Whereas, under Regulation (EEC) No 839/88(1), the collection of customs duties applicable by the Community of Ten to certain products imported from Spain and Portugal was totally supended once they fell to the level of 2 % or less;Whereas it is necessary to conclude a Second Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Finland(2), signed in Brussels on 5 October 1973, in order to provide for the total suspension of duties on products covered by the Agreement imported into Finland from Spain, when such duties fall to 2 % or less,. The Second Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic ofFinland consequent on the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 3 of the Protocol(3). This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 13 March 1989.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. SOLCHAGA CATALAN(1)OJ No L 87, 31. 3. 1988, p. 1.(2)OJ No L 328, 28. 11. 1973, p. 2.(3)The date of entry into force of the Protocol will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council. +",Finland;Republic of Finland;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);enlargement of the Union;Natali report;enlargement of the Community;distributive trades;distribution network;distribution policy;distribution structure;sales network,21 +37437,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 866/2009 of 21 September 2009 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of September 2009 under the tariff quota opened by Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 of 26 November 2007 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94 as regards opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for poultrymeat (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of September 2009 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2009 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2009 under Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 22 September 2009.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 September 2009.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 309, 27.11.2007, p. 47.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.10.2009-31.12.20091 09.4410 0,4890183 09.4412 0,520344 09.4420 0,6301285 09.4421 11,2361476 09.4422 0,697231 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;poultrymeat,21 +37020,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 228/2009 of 19 March 2009 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of March 2009 under the tariff quota opened by Regulation (EC) No 1384/2007 for poultrymeat originating in Israel. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1384/2007 of 26 November 2007 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2398/96 as regards opening and providing for the administration of certain quotas for imports into the Community of poultrymeat products originating in Israel (3), and in particular Article 5(5) thereof,Whereas:The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of March 2009 for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2009 do not cover the quantities available. The quantities for which applications have not been lodged should therefore be determined, and these should be added to the quantity fixed for the following quota subperiod,. The quantities for which applications have not been lodged, to be added to the quantity fixed for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2009, are set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 20 March 2009.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 March 2009.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 309, 27.11.2007, p. 40.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.4.2009-30.6.2009 Quantities not applied for, to be added to the quantity for the subperiod from 1.7.2009-30.9.2009IL1 09.4092 (1) 570 600IL2 09.4091 (2) 280 000(1)  Not applicable: the applications do not cover the total quantity available.(2)  Not applicable: no licence application has been sent to the Commission. +",Israel;State of Israel;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import refund;poultrymeat,21 +43376,"2014/365/EU: Council Decision of 12 June 2014 on the position to be adopted, on behalf of the European Union, within the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Protocol 30 to the EEA Agreement, on specific provisions on the organisation of cooperation in the field of statistics. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 338(1) in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2894/94 of 28 November 1994 concerning arrangements for implementing the Agreement on the European Economic Area (1), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) The Agreement on the European Economic Area (2) (‘the EEA Agreement’) entered into force on 1 January 1994.(2) Pursuant to Article 98 of the EEA Agreement, the EEA Joint Committee may decide to amend, inter alia, Protocol 30 thereto.(3) Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement contains specific provisions concerning statistics.(4) The EEA statistical programme 2014 to 2017 should be based on Regulation (EU) No 99/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) as amended by Regulation (EU) No 1383/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4), and should include those programme elements which are necessary for the description and monitoring of all relevant economic, social and environmental aspects of the European Economic Area.(5) The EEA statistical programme 2003 to 2007 is no longer applicable and should consequently be deleted under the EEA Agreement.(6) Protocol 30 to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended in order to allow for this extended cooperation to take place from 1 January 2014.(7) The position of the Union within the EEA Joint Committee should be based on the attached draft Decision,. The position to be adopted on behalf of the European Union within the EEA Joint Committee on the proposed amendment to Protocol 30 to the EEA Agreement, on specific provisions on the organisation of cooperation in the field of statistics shall be based on the draft Decision of the EEA Joint Committee attached to this Decision. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Luxembourg, 12 June 2014.For the CouncilThe PresidentY. MANIATIS(1)  OJ L 305, 30.11.1994, p. 6.(2)  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3.(3)  Regulation (EU) No 99/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2013 on the European statistical programme 2013–17 (OJ L 39, 9.2.2013, p. 12).(4)  Regulation (EU) No 1383/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 amending Regulation (EU) No 99/2013 on the European statistical programme 2013–17 (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 84).DRAFTDECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No …/2014ofamending Protocol 30 to the EEA Agreement, on specific provisions on the organization of cooperation in the field of statisticsTHE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (‘the EEA Agreement’), and in particular Article 98 thereof,Whereas:(1) The EEA statistical programme 2014 to 2017 should be based on Regulation (EU) No 99/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) as amended by Regulation (EU) No 1383/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 amending Regulation (EU) No 99/2013 on the European statistical programme 2013-17 (2) and should include those programme elements which are necessary for the description and monitoring of all relevant economic, social and environmental aspects of the European Economic Area.(2) The EEA statistical programme 2003 to 2007 is no longer applicable and should consequently be deleted under the EEA Agreement.(3) Protocol 30 to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended in order to allow for this extended cooperation to take place from 1 January 2014,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1Protocol 30 to the EEA Agreement shall be amended as follows:1. The word ‘2013’ in the title of Article 5 is replaced by the words ‘2013 to 2017’.2. The following is added in Article 5(1):— 32013 R 1383: Regulation (EU) No 1383/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 84).’3. The words ‘31 December 2013’ in Article 5(2) are replaced by the words ‘31 December 2017’.4. The text of Article 5(3) is replaced by the following:5. The text of Article 5(4) is replaced by the following:6. The text of Article 2 is deleted.Article 2This Decision shall enter into force on the day following the last notification under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement (3).It shall apply from 1 January 2014.Article 3This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.Done at Brussels,For the EEA Joint CommitteeThe PresidentThe Secretariesto the EEA Joint Committee(1)  OJ L 39, 9.2.2013, p. 12.(2)  OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 84.(3)  [No constitutional requirements indicated.] [Constitutional requirements indicated.] +",statistical method;statistical harmonisation;statistical methodology;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;European Economic Area;EEA;distribution of EU funding;distribution of Community funding;distribution of European Union funding;revision of an agreement;amendment of an agreement;revision of a treaty,21 +16766,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 998/97 of 3 June 1997 adapting the Annexes to Council Regulation (EC) No 3281/94 applying a four-year scheme of generalized tariff preferences (1995 to 1998) in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3281/94 of 19 December 1994 applying a four-year scheme of generalized tariff preferences (1995 to 1998) in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2447/96 (2), and in particular Articles 15 (3) and 19 thereof,Whereas Article 15 (3) of Regulation (EC) No 3281/94 lays down the procedure for enacting changes to Annex I or Annex II thereof made necessary by amendments to the combined nomenclature;Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 480/97 (3) amends the combined nomenclature as annexed to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1734/96 (4) from 1 April 1997 onwards, in order to take account of the discussions in the framework of the WTO where it was concluded that certain products should be withdrawn from the duty-free treatment for pharmaceuticals; whereas the affected products have been excluded from the scheme of generalized tariff preferences solely on the basis of their exemption from customs duties and it is therefore appropriate to reinclude them in the lists appearing in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 3281/94 when the customs duties are reintroduced; whereas it is therefore appropriate to adapt that Annex accordingly with effect from 1 April 1997;Whereas the provisions of this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Generalized Preferences Committee,. Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 3281/94 shall be adapted as indicated in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 April 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 June 1997.For the CommissionManuel MARÍNVice-President(1) OJ No L 348, 31. 12. 1994, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 333, 21. 12. 1996, p. 10.(3) OJ No L 75, 15. 3. 1997, p. 9.(4) OJ No L 238, 19. 9. 1996, p. 1.ANNEXRegulation (EC) No 3281/94 is hereby amended as follows:In Annex I Part 2:- for:>TABLE>read:>TABLE>- for:>TABLE>read:>TABLE>- insert:>TABLE>- for: '3907 60 90`,read: '3907 60`.In Annex I Part 4:- at ex Chapter 29, delete CN codes: '2903 22 00,2906 21 00,2922 42 90, 2922 49 10,2923 10 10,2930 90 20`.- at ex Chapter 39, delete CN code: '3907 60 10`. +",developing countries;Third World;Third World countries;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;industrial product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;Combined Nomenclature;CN,21 +16621,"Council Regulation (EC) No 407/97 of 20 December 1996 laying down for 1997 certain conservation and management measures for fishery resources in the Convention Area as defined in the Convention on future Multilateral Cooperation in North-East Atlantic Fisheries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Community has signed the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which contains principles and rules relating to the conservation and management of the living resources within the exclusive economic zones of the coastal States and on the high seas;Whereas the Convention on future multilateral cooperation in the North-East Atlantic fisheries, hereinafter referred to as the 'NEAFC Convention`, was approved by the Council in Decision 81/608/EEC of 13 July 1981 (2) and entered into force on 17 March 1982;Whereas the NEAFC Convention establishes a suitable framework for multilateral cooperation in the rational conservation and the optimum utilization of the fishery resources of the Convention Area as defined therein;Whereas the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission adopted on 22 November 1996 recommendations limiting the catches of redfish in the Convention Area and introducing minimum notification and reporting requirements for catches of redfish and Norwegian spring-spawning (Atlanto-Scandian herring) for 1997; whereas it is appropriate that these recommendations be implemented by the Community;Whereas, in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92, it falls to the Council to establish for each fishery or group of fisheries the total allowable catch (TAC) and the share available to the Community and to allocate the share available to the Community among the Member States;Whereas in order to ensure full compliance with applicable conservation and management measures while supplementing the control measures provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (3), certain specific control measures are to be defined concerning the authorization of fishing vessels, their notification and the declaration of the catches;Whereas the relevant TAC and quotas have been established on an annual basis and may not be exceeded and, therefor, they may not be subject to the provisions of Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 of 6 May 1996 introducing additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs and quotas (4);Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1997,. Catches in 1997 of redfish by Community fishing vessels shall be limited to the quotas set out in the Annex. 1. Member States shall notify to the Commission a list of the vessels flying their flag and registered within the Community which are granted the right to fish oceanic-type redfish 20 days after this Regulation has entered into force and thereafter any modification, including additions to the list at least 30 days in advance of the commencement of the vessel's activity. Only the vessels named in this list shall be deemed to be authorized to fish oceanic-type redfish.2. Member States shall report to the Commission every Wednesday before 12 noon for the week ending at 12 midnight on the previous Sunday both the quantities of oceanic-type redfish caught by their vessels as well as the number of their vessels engaged in this fishery. The provisions of Article 2 shall apply mutatis mutandis to herring (Clupea harengus) which is caught in ICES zones I and II (Norwegian spring-spawning herring - Atlanto-Scandian herring). Fishing quotas set out in the Annex shall not be subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 2, 3 and 5 (2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. BARRETT(1) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ No L 227, 12. 8. 1981, p. 21.(3) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 115, 9. 5. 1996, p. 3.ANNEX>TABLE> +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;international cooperation;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,21 +42628,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 583/2013 of 18 June 2013 approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Ternasco de Aragón (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 repealed and replaced Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (2).(2) By virtue of the first subparagraph of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission has examined Spain’s application for the approval of amendments to the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Ternasco de Aragón’ registered under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 (3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 392/2008 (4).(3) Since the amendments in question are not minor, the Commission published the amendment application in the Official Journal of the European Union (5), as required by Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006. As no statement of objection under Article 7 of that Regulation has been received by the Commission, the amendments to the specification should be approved,. The amendments to the specification published in the Official Journal of the European Union regarding the name contained in the Annex to this Regulation are hereby approved. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 June 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(3)  OJ L 148, 21.6.1996, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 117, 1.5.2008, p. 16.(5)  OJ C 294, 29.9.2012, p. 23.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.1.   Fresh meat (and offal)SPAINTernasco de Aragón (PGI) +",Aragon;Autonomous Community of Aragon;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;fresh meat;sheepmeat;lamb meat;mutton;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;Spain;Kingdom of Spain;labelling,21 +24189,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1436/2002 of 6 August 2002 fixing the minimum price to be paid to producers for unprocessed dried figs and the production aid for dried figs for the 2002/03 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 453/2002(2), and in particular Article 6b(3) and Article 6c(7) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 449/2001 of 2 March 2001 laying down detailed rules for applying Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards the aid scheme for products processed from fruit and vegetables(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1343/2001(4), lays down the dates of the marketing years.(2) The criteria for fixing the minimum price and the production aid are laid down in Articles 6b and 6c of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96, and the products for which the minimum price and the aid are fixed are listed in Articles 1 and 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1573/1999 of 19 July 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards the characteristics of dried figs qualifying for aid under the production aid scheme(5). The minimum price and the production aid should therefore be fixed for the 2002/03 marketing year.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Processed Fruit and Vegetables,. For the 2002/03 marketing year:(a) the minimum price referred to in Article 6b of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 for unprocessed dried figs shall be EUR 878,86 per tonne net ex-producer's premises;(b) the production aid referred to in Article 6c of that Regulation for dried figs shall be EUR 286,30 per tonne net. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 August 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29.(2) OJ L 72, 14.3.2002, p. 9.(3) OJ L 64, 6.3.2001, p. 16.(4) OJ L 181, 4.7.2001, p. 16.(5) OJ L 187, 20.7.1999, p. 27. +",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;producer price;average producer price;output price;minimum price;floor price;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;marketing year;agricultural year;production aid;aid to producers,21 +5813,"2014/514/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 31 July 2014 authorising laboratories in the Republic of Korea to carry out serological tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines (notified under document C(2014) 5352) Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Decision 2000/258/EC of 20 March 2000 designating a specific institute responsible for establishing the criteria necessary for standardising the serological tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines (1), and in particular Article 3(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Decision 2000/258/EC designates the Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des aliments (AFSSA) in Nancy, France (integrated since 1 July 2010 into the Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail, ANSES), as the specific institute responsible for establishing the criteria necessary for standardising the serological tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines.(2) That Decision provides that the ANSES is to document the appraisal of laboratories in third countries that have applied to carry out serological tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines.(3) The competent authority of the Republic of Korea has submitted an application for approval of the laboratory KBNP, INC in Sinam-myeon which is supported by a favourable appraisal report established for that laboratory by the ANSES dated 16 September 2013.(4) Following the unfavourable appraisal report established by the ANSES dated 16 September 2013, the authorisation granted on 1 March 2011 in accordance with Decision 2000/258/EC to the laboratory Komipharm International Co. Ltd in Siheung-si has been withdrawn in accordance with Commission Decision 2010/436/EU (2).(5) The competent authority of the Republic of Korea has submitted an application for re-approval of the laboratory Komipharm International Co. Ltd in Siheung-si which is supported by a favourable appraisal report established for that laboratory by the ANSES dated 24 April 2014.(6) Those laboratories should therefore be authorised to carry out serological tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines in dogs, cats and ferrets.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,. In accordance with Article 3(2) of Decision 2000/258/EC, the following laboratories are authorised to perform the serological tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines in dogs, cats and ferrets:KBNP, INC235-9, Chusa-ro, Sinam-myeonYesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-doRepublic of KoreaKomipharm International Co. Ltd17 Gyeongje-ro,Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do,429-848Republic of Korea This Decision shall apply from 15 August 2014. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 July 2014.For the CommissionTonio BORGMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 79, 30.3.2000, p. 40.(2)  Commission Decision 2010/436/EU of 9 August 2010 implementing Council Decision 2000/258/EC as regards proficiency tests for the purposes of maintaining authorisations of laboratories to carry out serological tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines (OJ L 209, 10.8.2010, p. 19). +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;domestic animal;pet;South Korea;Republic of Korea;rabies;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;vaccine;analytical chemistry;centrifuging;chemical analysis;chemical testing;chromatography;conductometry;electrolytic analysis;photometry;volumetric analysis,21 +20366,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1649/2000 of 25 July 2000 granting the Republic of Moldova the benefit of the special incentive arrangements concerning labour rights. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2820/98 of 21 December 1998 applying a multiannual scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period 1 July 1999 to 31 December 2001(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1310/2000(2), and in particular Article 13(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Section 2 of Title II of Regulation (EC) No 2820/98 provides for the possibility of granting special incentive arrangements concerning labour rights.(2) On 11 February 1999, the Republic of Moldova submitted a request for taking advantage of this regime, giving the information and the commitment referred to in Article 11(1) of the aforementioned Regulation.(3) In accordance with Article 11(2), the Commission published a notice(3) announcing the request of the Republic of Moldova.(4) Certain interested parties made their comments known to the Commission.(5) The request was examined in accordance with Article 12 of the aforementioned Regulation.(6) The domestic legislation of the Republic of Moldova incorporates the substance of the standards laid down in ILO Conventions No 87, 98 and 138.(7) The examination carried out by the Commission showed that the Moldovan authorities have taken the necessary measures for the effective application and monitoring of these provisions.(8) The Republic of Moldova has committed itself to ensure the effective application and the control of the special arrangements as well as the administrative cooperation referred to in Article 14 of the aforementioned Regulation.(9) In the light of the comments received and of the findings of the examination, it is appropriate to approve the request.(10) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee referred to in Article 31 of the aforementioned Regulation,. 1. The benefit of the special incentive arrangements concerning labour rights referred to in Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 2820/98 is granted to the Republic of Moldova.2. The products referred to in Annex I to the aforementioned Regulation benefit from the special incentive arrangements subject to the conditions set out in Article 14 thereof.3. The Common Customs Tariff duty applicable to the products concerned will be reduced according to the provisions of Article 10 of the aforementioned Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the first day of the third month following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 July 2000.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 357, 30.12.1998, p. 1.(2) OJ L 148, 22.6.2000, p. 28.(3) OJ C 176, 22.6.1999, p. 13. +",generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;labour law;employment law;labour legislation;workers' rights;Moldova;Republic of Moldova,21 +17483,"98/400/EC: Commission Decision of 10 June 1998 amending Decision 97/830/EC imposing special conditions on the import of pistachios and certain products derived from pistachios originating in, or consigned from, Iran (notified under document number C(1998) 1509) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 93/43/EEC of 14 June 1993 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,After consulting the Member States,Whereas the Commission, in Decision 97/830/EC (2) adopted measures imposing special conditions on the importation of pistachios and certain products derived from pistachios originating in, or consigned from Iran;Whereas it is necessary to add to Annex II to the abovementioned points of entry for France, Ireland, Italy and Austria through which pistachios and certain products derived from pistachios originating in, or consigned from Iran may be imported;Whereas therefore for the sake of clarity Annex II should be replaced,. Annex II to Decision 97/830/EC is hereby replaced as follows:'ANNEX IIList of points of entry through which pistachios and products derived from pistachios originating in, or consigned from Iran may be imported into the European Community>TABLE> This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 June 1998.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 175, 19. 7. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 343, 11. 12. 1997, p. 30. +",nut;almond;chestnut;coconut;hazel nut;pistachio;walnut;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;Iran;Islamic Republic of Iran;foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;public health;health of the population,21 +2308,"Council Regulation (EC) No 46/98 of 19 December 1997 laying down, for 1998, certain measures for the conservation and management of fishery resources applicable to vessels flying the flag of Norway. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1) and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Articles 2 and 7 of the Fisheries Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway (2), the Community and Norway have held consultations concerning their mutual fishing rights for 1998 and the management of common biological resources;Whereas, in the course of these consultations, the delegations agreed to recommend to their respective authorities that certain catch quotas for 1998 should be fixed for the vessels of the other party;Whereas the Agreement of 19 December 1966 between Denmark, Norway and Sweden on reciprocal access to fishing in the Skagerrak and Kattegat provides that each party shall grant vessels of the other parties access to its fishing zone in the Skagerrak and part of the Kattegat up to four nautical miles from the baselines;Whereas, in a setting comprising the Community, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Norway and the Russian Federation, consultations were also held on the management and sharing of Norwegian spring-spawning herring (Atlanto-Scandian herring) in 1998;Whereas these consultations led, inter alia, to subsequent arrangements on reciprocal access, under which Norway may fish 9 000 tonnes of its share in Community fishing waters north of 62°N;Whereas it is for the Council to lay down the specific conditions under which such catches must be taken;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the control measures provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (3);Whereas Article 3(2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1381/87 of 20 May 1987, establishing detailed rules concerning the marking and documentation of fishing vessels (4), provides that all vessels with chilled or refrigerated sea-water tanks are to keep on board a document certified by a competent authority and specifying the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres at 10-centimetre intervals;Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1998,. 1. Vessels flying the flag of Norway are hereby authorized until 31 December 1998 to fish for the species listed in Annexes I and IA, within the geographical and quantitative limits laid down therein and in accordance with this Regulation, in the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone of the Member States in the North Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat, Baltic Sea and Atlantic Ocean north of 43°00'N.2. Fishing authorized pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be limited to those parts of the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone lying seawards of twelve nautical miles from the baselines from which the fishing zones of Member States are measured; however, fishing in the Skagerrak will be allowed seawards of four nautical miles from the Danish baselines.3. Fishing in the parts of ICES division IIIa bounded in the west by a line drawn from the Hanstholm lighthouse to the Lindesnes lighthouse and in the south by a line drawn from the Skagen lighthouse to the Tistlarna lighthouse and from there to the nearest point on the Swedish coast shall not be subject to quantitative limitations, with the exception of fishing for mackerel and saithe.4. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, unavoidable by-catches of species for which no quota has been fixed in a given zone shall be permitted within the limits laid down by the conservation measures in force in the zone concerned.5. By-catches, in a given zone, of a species for which a quota is established in that zone shall be counted against the quota concerned. 1. Vessels fishing within the quotas fixed in Article 1 shall comply with the conservation and control measures and all other provisions governing fishing in the zones referred to in that Article.2. The vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall keep a log-book in which the information set out in Annex II shall be entered.3. The vessels referred to in paragraph 1, except for those fishing in ICES division IIIa, shall transmit to the Commission, in accordance with the rules laid down in Annex III, the information set out in that Annex.4. Those vessels referred to in paragraph 1 which have chilled or refrigerated sea-water tanks shall keep on board a document certified by a competent authority and indicating the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres at 10-centimetre intervals.5. The registration letters and numbers of the vessels referred to in paragraph 1 must be clearly marked on the bow of each vessel on both sides. 1. When fishing in any ICES division under the quotas fixed in Article 1, vessels exceeding 200 GRT must hold a licence and special fishing permit issued by the Commission on behalf of the Community and must observe the conditions as established by that licence and special fishing permit.By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, ten licences and special fishing permits valid on any one day shall be issued by the Commission on behalf of the Community for vessels fishing herring in ICES division IIa (north of 62°N).Norway shall notify to the Commission the name and characteristics of the vessels for which licences and special fishing permits may be issued.2. The Commission shall issue the fishing licences and special fishing permits referred to in paragraph 1 to all vessels for which a licence and special fishing permit is required by the Norwegian authorities.Requests for amendments to the list of vessels licensed may be made at any time and shall be processed expeditiously.3. When an application for a licence and special fishing permit is submitted to the Commission, the following information must be supplied:(a) name of the vessel;(b) registration number;(c) external identification letters and numbers;(d) port of registration;(e) name and address of the owner or charterer;(f) gross tonnage and overall length;(g) engine power;(h) call sign and radio frequency;(i) intended method of fishing;(j) intended area of fishing;(k) species for which it is intended to fish;(l) period for which a licence is required.4. Each licence and special fishing permit shall be valid for one vessel only. Where two or more vessels are taking part in the same fishing operation, each vessel must be in possession of a licence and special fishing permit.5. Licences and special fishing permits may be cancelled with a view to the issue of new licences and special fishing permits. Such cancellations shall take effect on the day before the date of issue of the new licences and special fishing permits by the Commission. New licences and special fishing permits shall take effect from their date of issue.6. Licences and special fishing permits shall be wholly or partially withdrawn before the date of expiry if the respective quotas fixed in Article 1 have been exhausted.7. Licences and special fishing permits shall be withdrawn in the event of any failure to meet the obligations laid down in this Regulation.8. For a period not exceeding 12 months, no licence and special fishing permit shall be issued for any vessel in respect of which the obligations laid down in this Regulation have not been met.9. The Commission shall submit on behalf of the Community, to Norway, the name and the characteristics of the Norwegian vessels which will not be authorized to fish in the Community's fishing zone for the next month(s), as a consequence of an infringement of Community rules. Fishing within the quotas fixed in Article 1 for blue ling, ling and tusk, shall be permitted provided that use is made of the method commonly known as 'long-lining` in ICES division Vb and sub-areas VI and VII. The use of trawls and purse seines for the capture of pelagic species shall be prohibited in the Skagerrak from Saturday midnight to Sunday midnight. Vessels authorized to fish on 31 December may continue their fishing activities as from the beginning of the following year, on the basis of this authorization, until the new lists of vessels for the year in question have been approved by the Commission on behalf of the Community. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1) OJ L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ L 226, 29. 8. 1980, p. 48.(3) OJ L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2205/97 (OJ L 304, 7. 11. 1997, p. 1).(4) OJ L 132, 21. 5. 1987, p. 9.ANNEX INorwegian catch quotas for 1998>TABLE>ANNEX IANorwegian spring-spawning herring (Atlanto-Scandian herring)>TABLE>ANNEX IIWhen fishing within the 200-nautical-mile zone off the coasts of the Member States of the Community which is covered by Community rules on fisheries, the following details are to be entered in the log-book immediately after the following events:1. After each haul:1.1. the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught;1.2. the date and the time of the haul;1.3. the geographical position in which the catches were made;1.4. the fishing method used.2. After each transhipment to or from another vessel:2.1. the indication 'received from` or 'transferred to`;2.2. the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species transhipped;2.3. the name, external identification letters and numbers of the vessel to or from which the transhipment occurred.3. After each landing in a port of the Community:3.1. name of the port;3.2. the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species landed.4. After each transmission of information to the Commission of the European Communities:4.1. date and time of the transmission;4.2. type of message: IN, OUT, ICES, WKL or 2 WKL;4.3. in the case of radio transmission: name of the radio station.ANNEX III1. The information to be transmitted to the Commission of the European Communities and the timetable for its transmission are as follows:1.1. On each occasion the vessel enters the 200-nautical-mile zone off the coasts of the Member States of the Community which is covered by Community rules on fisheries:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms) of each species of fish in the hold;(c) the date and ICES division within which the master intends to commence fishing.Where the fishing operations necessitate more than one entry into the zones referred to under 1.1 on a given day, one communication shall suffice on first entry.1.2. On each occasion the vessel leaves the zone referred to under 1.1:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish in the hold;(c) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(d) the ICES division in which the catches were taken;(e) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species transferred to and/or from other vessels since the vessel entered the zone and the identification of the vessel to which the transfer was made;(f) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species landed in a port of the Community since the vessel entered the zone.Where the fishing operations necessitate more than one entry into the zones referred to under 1.1 on a given day, one single communication on the last exit will be sufficient.1.3. At three-day intervals, commencing on the third day after the vessel first enters the zones referred to under 1.1 when fishing for herring and mackerel, and at weekly intervals, commencing on the seventh day after the vessel first enters the zones referred to under 1.1 when fishing for all species other than herring and mackerel:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(c) the ICES division in which the catches were made.1.4. On each occasion the vessel moves from one ICES division to another:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(c) the ICES division in which the catches have been taken.1.5. (a) The name, call sign, external identification letters and numbers of the vessel and the name of its master;(b) the licence number if the vessel is under licence;(c) the serial number of the message for the voyage concerned;(d) identification of the type of message;(e) the date, the time and the geographical position of the vessel.2.1. The information specified under point 1 shall be transmitted to the Commission of the European Communities in Brussels (telex 24189 FISEU-B) via one of the radio stations listed under point 3 below and in the form specified under point 4.2.2. If it is impossible for reasons of force majeure for the message to be transmitted by the vessel, it may be transmitted on the vessel's behalf by another vessel.3. >TABLE>4. Form of the communicationsThe information specified under point 1 shall contain the following particulars, which shall be given in the following order:- name of vessel;- call sign;- external identification letters and numbers;- serial number of the message for the voyage in question;- indication of the type of message according to the following code:- message when entering one of the zones referred to under 1.1: 'IN`,- message when leaving one of the zones referred to under 1.1: 'OUT`,- message when moving from one ICES division to another: 'ICES`,- weekly message: 'WKL`,- three-day message: '2 WKL`;- the date, the time and the geographical position;- the ICES divisions/sub-areas in which fishing is expected to commence;- the date on which fishing is expected to commence;- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish in the hold using the code mentioned in point 5;- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish caught since the previous transmission using the code mentioned in point 5;- the ICES divisions/sub-areas in which the catches were made;- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species transferred to and/or from other vessels since the previous transmission;- the name and call sign of the vessel to and/or from which the transfer was made;- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species landed in a port of the Community since the previous transmission;- the name of the master.5. The code to be used to indicate the species on board as mentioned in 4 above:PRA - Northern deep-water prawn (Pandalus borealis),HKE - Hake (Merluccius merluccius),GHL - Greenland halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides),COD - Cod (Gadus morhua),HAD - Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus),HAL - Halibut (Hippoglossus hipploglossus),MAC - Mackerel (Scomber scombrus),HOM - Horsemackerel (Trachurus trachurus),RNG - Round-nose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris),POK - Saithe (Pollachius virens),WHG - Whiting (Merlangus merlangus),HER - Herring (Clupea harengus),SAN - Sandeel (Ammodytes spp.),SPR - Sprat (Sprattus sprattus),PLE - Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa),NOP - Norway pout (Triopterus esmarkii),LIN - Ling (Molva molva),PEZ - Shrimp (Panaeidae),ANE - Anchovy (Engraulis encrasicholus),RED - Redfish (Sebastes spp.),PLA - American plaice (Hippoglossoides platessoides),SQX - Squid (Illex spp.),YEL - Yellowtail flounder (Limanda ferruginea),WHB - Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou),TUN - Tuna (Thunnidae),BLI - Blue ling (Molva dypterygia),USK - Tusk (Brosme brosme),DGS - Dogfish (Squalus acanthias),BSK - Basking shark (Cetorinhus maximus),POR - Porbeagle (Lamma nasus),SQC - Common squid (Loligo spp.),POA - Atlantic pomfret (Brama brama),PIL - Sardine (Sardina pilchardus),CSH - Common shrimp (Crangon crangon),LEZ - Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.),MNZ - Angler/Monk (Lophius spp.),NEP - Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus),POL - Pollack (Pollachius pollachius),ARG - Argentine (Argentina sphyraena),OTH - Other. +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Norway;Kingdom of Norway;ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches,21 +12208,"94/91/EC: Commission Decision of 17 February 1994 concerning the financial aid from the Community for the operations of the Community Reference Laboratory for the epidemiology of zoonoses (Institut für Veterinärmedizin - Robert von Ostertag-Institut, Berlin, Germany) (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as amended by Commission Decision 93/439/EEC (2), and in particular Article 28 thereof,Whereas, in accordance with Article 13 of Council Directive 92/117/EEC (3), the 'Institut fuer Veterinaermedizin (Robert von Ostertag-Institut)', Berlin, Germany, has been nominated as the reference laboratory for the epidemiology of zoonoses;Whereas all the functions and duties to be carried out by the reference laboratory have been determined in Annex IV, Chapter II, of Directive 92/117/EEC;Whereas, therefore, provisions should be made for Community financial aid to the Community Reference Laboratory to enable it to carry out the functions and duties provided for in that Directive;Whereas, in the first instance, Community financial aid should be provided for a period of one year; whereas this will be reviewed with view to extention prior to expiry of the initial period;Whereas in accordance with Article 40 of Council Decision 90/424/EEC, checks provided for in Articles 8 and 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 concerning the financing of the common agricultural policy (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2048/88 (5), shall apply; whereas certain particular provisions should be made;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Community shall provide financial assistance to the reference laboratory provided for at Article 13 of Directive 92/117/EEC up to a maximum of ECU 100 000. 1. To meet the objectives of Article 1, the Commission shall conclude a contract, in the name of the European Community, with the reference laboratory.2. The Director-General of Directorate-General for Agriculture shall be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the Commission of the European Communities.3. The contract referred to at paragraph 1 shall have a duration of one year.4. The financial aid provided for at Article 1 shall be paid to the reference laboratory in accordance with the terms of the contract provided for at paragraph 1. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 17 February 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 203, 30. 6. 1993, p. 34.(3) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 38.(4) OJ No L 94, 28. 4. 1970, p. 13.(5) OJ No L 185, 15. 7. 1988, p. 1. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;supervisory body;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;epidemiology;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +41106,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 242/2012 of 19 March 2012 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of March 2012 under the tariff quota opened by Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 of 26 November 2007 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94 as regards opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for poultrymeat (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of March 2012 for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2012 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2012 under Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 20 March 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 March 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 309, 27.11.2007, p. 47.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.4.2012-30.6.20121 09.4410 0,3202063 09.4412 0,3625844 09.4420 0,3656336 09.4422 0,369007 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +1467,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3090/92 of 27 October 1992 re- establishing the levying of customs duties on products of categories No 24, 33, 41 and 97 (order No 40.0240, 40.0330, 40.0410 and 40.0970), originating in Indonesia, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3832/90 apply. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3832/90 of 20 December 1990 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1991 in respect of textile products originating in developing countries (1), extended for 1992 by Regulation (EEC) No 3587/91 (2), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 3832/90 provides that preferential tariff treatment shall be accorded for 1992 for each category of products subjected in Annexes I and II thereto to individual ceilings, within the limits of the quantities specified in column 8 of Annex I and column 7 of Annex II, in respect of certain or each of the countries or territories of origin referred to in column 5 of the same Annexes;Whereas Article 11 of the abovementioned Regulation provides that the levying of customs duties may be re-established at any time in respect of imports of the products in question once the relevant individual ceilings have been reached at Community level;Whereas, in respect of products of categories No 24, 33, 41 and 97 (order No 40.0240, 40.0330, 40.0410 and 40.0970), originating in Indonesia, the relevant ceiling amounts to 499 000 pieces; 242, 750 and 22 tonnes, respectively;Whereas on 25 May 1992 imports of the products in question into the Community, originating in Indonesia, a country covered by preferential tariff arrangements, reached and were charged against that ceiling;Whereas it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties for the products in question with regard to Indonesia,. As from 31 October 1992 the levying of customs duties, suspended pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 3832/90, shall be re-established in respect of the following products, imported into the Community and originating in Indonesia:Order No Category (unit) CN code Description 40.0240 24(1 000 pieces) 6107 21 006107 22 006107 29 006107 91 006107 92 00ex 6107 99 00 Men's or boys' nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted 6108 31 106108 31 906108 32 116108 32 196108 32 906108 39 006108 91 006108 92 006108 99 10 Women's or girls' nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted 40.0330 33(tonnes) 5407 20 116305 31 916305 31 99 Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn obtained from strip or the like of polyethylene or polypropylene, less than 3 m wide; sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods, not knitted or crocheted, obtained from strip or the like 40.0410 41(tonnes) 5401 10 115401 10 195402 10 105402 10 905402 20 005402 31 105402 31 305402 31 905402 32 005402 33 105402 33 905402 39 105402 39 905402 49 105402 49 915402 49 995402 51 105402 51 305402 51 905402 52 105402 52 905402 59 105402 59 905402 61 105402 61 305402 61 905402 62 105402 62 905402 69 105402 69 90ex 5604 20 00ex 5604 90 00 Yarn of synthetic filament (continuous), not put up for retail sale, other than non-textured single yarn untwisted or with a twist of not more than 50 turns per metre 40.0970 97(tonnes) 5608 11 115608 11 195608 11 915608 11 995608 19 115608 19 195608 19 315608 19 395608 19 915608 19 995608 90 00 Nets and netting made of twine, cordage or rope, and made up fishing nets of yarn, twine, cordage or rope This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 October 1992. For the CommissionChristiane SCRIVENERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 370, 31. 12. 1990, p. 39. (2) OJ No L 341, 12. 12. 1991, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1509/92 (OJ No L 159, 12. 6. 1992, p. 1). +",Indonesia;Republic of Indonesia;restoration of customs duties;restoration of customs tariff;man-made fibre;acrylic fibre;artificial fibre;chemical fibre;nylon;polyamide;rayon;synthetic cloth;synthetic fibre;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;fishing net;drag-net;mesh of fishing nets;trawl,21 +18887,"Commission Directive 1999/28/EC of 21 April 1999 amending the Annex to Council Directive 92/14/EEC on the limitation of the operation of aeroplanes covered by Part II, Chapter 2, Volume 1 of Annex 16 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, second edition (1988) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/14/EEC of 2 March 1992 on the limitation of the operation of aeroplanes covered by Part II, Chapter 2, Volume 1 of Annex 16 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, second edition (1988)(1), as last amended by Directive 98/20/EC(2), and in particular Article 9a thereof,(1) Whereas Article 3 of Directive 92/14/EEC exempts the aeroplanes listed in the Annex thereto, provided, in particular, that they continue to be used by natural or legal persons established in the nation of registration of the reference period;(2) Whereas Article 9a of Directive 92/14/EEC provides for a simplified procedure for amendments to the Annex with a view to ensuring full conformity with the eligibility criteria;(3) Whereas, some aeroplanes included in the Annex have been destroyed and others have been removed from the register of the relevant developing nation, and amendments to the Annex are therefore required;(4) Whereas the provisions of this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Aviation Safety Regulation Committee established by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91(3)(4), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2176/96(5),. The Annex to Directive 92/14/EEC is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 1 September 1999 at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these provisions, these shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by Member States.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of domestic law that they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 April 1999.For the CommissionNeil KINNOCKMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 76, 23.3.1992, p. 21.(2) OJ L 107, 7.4.1998, p. 4.(3) OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 4.(4) Aviation Safety Regulation Committee meeting of 2 February 1999.(5) OJ L 291, 14.11.1996, p. 15.ANNEXIn the Annex, the following aeroplanes shall be deleted:EGYPT>TABLE>LEBANON>TABLE>LIBERIA>TABLE>MOROCCO>TABLE>NIGERIA>TABLE>ZIMBABWE>TABLE> +",third country;civil aviation;civil aeronautics;aircraft;aerodyne;aeronautical equipment;aeroplane;civil aircraft;civilian aircraft;commercial aircraft;passenger aircraft;plane;tourist aircraft;transport aircraft;air transport;aeronautics;air service;aviation;international transport;international traffic;technical standard,21 +18006,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1214/98 of 11 June 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 2327/97 opening Community tariff quotas for 1998 for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 10, 0104 20 90 and 0204 and derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 as regards the import and export of products in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 779/98 of 7 April 1998 on the import into the Community of agricultural products originating in Turkey, repealing Regulation (EEC) No 4115/86 and amending Regulation (EC) No 3010/95 (1), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Whereas Annex I to Protocol 1 of Decision No 1/98 of the EC-Turkey Association Council of 25 February 1998 on the trade regime for agricultural products lays down the quantities of meat of sheep or goats that may be imported under the preferential scheme within tariff quotas;Whereas it is necessary to adapt the quantities laid down in Annex IV to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2327/97 (2);Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sheepmeat and Goatmeat,. Annex IV.B to Regulation (EC) No 2327/97 is hereby replaced by the following:'B. QUANTITIES FOR 1998 REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3(5)Order number 09.4037Sheepmeat and goatmeat (tonnes CWE) - Duty rate zero>TABLE>(of which Greenland 100 tonnes, Faeroes 20 tonnes, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania 107,5 tonnes and Turkey 200 tonnes)`. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 June 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 113, 15. 4. 1998, p. 1.(2) OJ L 323, 26. 11. 1997, p. 5. +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid,21 +16386,"97/735/EC: Commission Decision of 21 October 1997 concerning certain protection measures with regard to trade in certain types of mammalian animal waste (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2), and in particular Article 10 (4) thereof,Whereas following scientific results on the inactivation of the agents of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and scrapie, Commission Decision 96/449/EC (3) has laid down rules for the approval of alternative heat-treatment systems for the processing of mammalian animal waste in the Community;Whereas during recent inspections and bilateral meetings certain Member States indicated that difficulties have been encountered in the implementation of the processing standards laid down in the Annex to Decision 96/449/EC; whereas pending full implementation of those processing standards, mammalian animal waste continues to be treated in systems which are ineffective for the complete inactivation of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) agents; whereas Member States may authorize the processing of mammalian animal waste by a method which does not comply with the processing standards set out in the Annex to Decision 96/449/EC if such processing is preceded or followed by a process which achieves the parameters set out in that Annex or if the resulting proteinaceous material is destroyed by burial, incineration, burning as fuel or a similar method which ensures safe disposal;Whereas mammalian meat-and-bone meal not produced in accordance with the Annex to Decision 96/449/EC could represent a risk for animal health regarding transmission of TSE agents; whereas it is necessary to prohibit the sending of such meat-and-bone meal to other Member States except under certain circumstances; whereas, in addition, the same prohibition should also apply to exports to third countries so as to prevent deflections of trade;Whereas some Member States have informed the Commission that they do not have sufficient capacity on their territory to incinerate processed mammalian animal waste which has not been treated in accordance with Decision 96/449/EC and which was derived from carcasses of animals killed in the context of disease-control measures or containing parts of animals excluded from the feed and food chain according to national eradication plans for BSE; whereas such material is an intermediate product; whereas such material may be sent to other Member States for incineration or burning as fuel; whereas it is necessary to set strict conditions to ensure that such material is safely disposed of and cannot enter any food or feed chain; whereas pursuant to Commission Decision 96/239/EC (4), as amended by Decision 96/362/EC (5), that possibility is not applicable to the United Kingdom;Whereas some Member States have informed the Commission that some rendering plants are still in the process of complying with Decision 96/449/EC because of difficulties in the supply of new equipment; whereas in the meantime those plants are not permitted to place their meat-and-bone meal on the market; whereas under Article 4 of Council Directive 90/667/EEC of 27 November 1990 laying down the veterinary rules for the disposal and processing of animal waste, for its placing on the market and for the prevention of pathogens in feedstuffs of animal or fish origin and amending Directive 90/425/EEC (6), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, a Member State may decide to designate a high-risk processing plant in another Member State after agreement with the other Member State; whereas it is necessary for a transitional period, pending the full implementation of Decision 96/449/EC, to set strict conditions to ensure that such meat-and-bone meal is further processed in the other Member State by a process which achieves the parameters set out in the Annex to that Decision; whereas pursuant to Decision 96/239/EC that possibility is not applicable to the United Kingdom;Whereas mammalian animal waste to which Decision 96/449/EC applies and which has not been processed in accordance with the standards set out in the Annex to that Decision should not be fed to animals; whereas pursuant to Commission Decision 94/381/EC (7), as amended by Decision 95/60/EC (8), the feeding to ruminant species of protein derived from mammalian tissues, with the exception of milk, gelatine, and certain other products, is prohibited;Whereas Article 13 of Directive 90/667/EEC establishes that for the purpose of trade, processed products obtained from high-risk or low-risk materials must be accompanied by a commercial document; whereas recent inspections in Member States have shown that in the absence of uniform commercial documents and in the light of deficiencies in the application of Community legislation, traceability of meat-and-bone meal from production to feeding is not practicable, in particular, for material entering intra-Community trade; whereas in order to guarantee traceability of processed mammalian animal waste entering intra-Community trade, a model of a commercial document must be laid down; whereas, pending full implementation of Decision 96/449/EC, that commercial document should be accompanied by an official declaration that the material was produced in an approved plant which complies with the processing standards laid down in the Annex to Decision 96/449/EC;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. Without prejudice to the provisions of Decision 96/239/EC, Member States shall not send to other Member States or third countries processed mammalian animal waste falling within the scope of Decision 96/449/EC which has not been processed in accordance with the parameters laid down in the Annex to Decision 96/449/EC.2. Member States shall ensure that mammalian animal waste, falling within the scope of Decision 96/449/EC, which has not been processed in accordance with the parameters laid down in the Annex to that Decision cannot enter the feed chain.Member States shall immediately send a report to the Commission on the application of the measures taken in relation to the provision laid down in the first subparagraph.3. The prohibitions laid down in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the products listed in Article 1 (2) of Decision 96/449/EC. 1. For the purpose of trade in processed animal protein intended for animal consumption as defined by Directive 92/118/EEC, the commercial document provided for in Article 13 of Directive 90/667/EEC must conform to the model laid down in Annex I to this Decision.2. For the purpose of trade in processed mammalian animal protein intended for animal consumption as defined by Directive 92/118/EEC, processed in accordance with the parameters laid down in the Annex to Decision 96/449/EC excluding mixtures and products listed in Article 1 (2) of that Decision, the commercial document must conform to the model laid down in Annex I to this Decision and must be accompanied by an official declaration as laid down in Annex II to this Decision. Member States shall forward to the other Member States and to the Commission the list of the approved establishments processing mammalian animal waste in their territory which operate in accordance with the conditions laid down in Decision 96/449/EC within 15 days after the notification of this Decision. Any modification to the list shall be notified immediately to the other Member States and to the Commission. 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 1 (1) and without prejudice to the provisions of Decision 96/239/EC and of Article 1 (2) of Decision 96/449/EC, Member States may send to other Member States processed mammalian animal waste which has not been processed in accordance with the parameters laid down in the Annex to Decision 96/449/EC:(a) for the purposes of incineration or use as fuel, or(b) until 31 March 1998, for the purpose of further processing by a process which achieves the parameters set out in the Annex to Decision 96/449/EC.2. The derogation provided for in paragraph (1) shall apply only if the following conditions are fulfilled:(a) the Member State of destination must have authorized the receipt of the material;(b) the material must:- where it is destined for incineration or use as fuel, be accompanied by an official certificate as laid down in Annex III and the words 'Not for animal consumption - For incineration or use as fuel only` must be clearly indicated on the containers in the languages of the Member State of origin, destination and transit, or- where it is destined for further processing, be accompanied by an official certificate as laid down in Annex IV and the words 'Not for animal consumption - For further processing only` must be clearly indicated on the containers in the languages of the Member State of origin, destination and transit;(c) the material must be transported in sealed covered containers or vehicles, in such a way as to prevent loss and conveyed directly to the place of incineration or burning as fuel or to the rendering plant;(d) Member States must inform the Commission and the other Member States of the list of incinerators and power plants authorized to receive material under this Article;(e) the material may be consigned only to establishments listed pursuant to point (d) and Article 3;(f) Member States which send material to other Member States must inform by means of the ANIMO system (9) the competent authority of the place of destination of each consignment sent. The words 'Not for animal consumption - For incineration or use as fuel only` or 'Not for animal consumption - For further processing only` as appropriate must be contained in the ANIMO message;(g) Member States of destination must inform by means of the ANIMO system the competent authority of the place of origin of the arrival of each consignment;(h) Member States of destination must ensure that the designated plants on their territory use the consignment only for the purposes laid down in paragraph 1 and keep full records demonstrating compliance with this Decision. This Decision shall apply as from the day following the date of its notification.However, Article 2 shall only apply as from the 30th day following the date of notification of this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 October 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.(2) OJ L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.(3) OJ L 184, 24. 7. 1996, p. 43.(4) OJ L 78, 28. 3. 1996, p. 47.(5) OJ L 139, 12. 6. 1996, p. 17.(6) OJ L 363, 27. 12. 1990, p. 51.(7) OJ L 172, 7. 7. 1994, p. 23.(8) OJ L 55, 11. 3. 1995, p. 43.(9) Commission Decision 91/398/EEC, OJ L 221, 9. 8. 1991, p. 30.ANNEX I>START OF GRAPHIC>>END OF GRAPHIC>ANNEX II>START OF GRAPHIC>>END OF GRAPHIC>ANNEX III>START OF GRAPHIC>>END OF GRAPHIC>ANNEX IV>START OF GRAPHIC>>END OF GRAPHIC> +",animal protein;waste recycling;conversion of waste;recovery of waste;recycling of materials;recycling of waste;reprocessing of waste;reuse of waste;selective waste collection;separate waste collection;use of waste;agricultural waste;abattoir waste;livestock effluent;slaughterhouse waste;stubble;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +36857,"Commission Directive 2009/155/EC of 30 November 2009 amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC as regards the purity level required of the active substance metazachlor (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular the second indent of the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) After an examination in which the United Kingdom acted as rapporteur Member State, Commission Directive 2008/116/EC (2) included the active substance metazachlor in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. With regard to that substance, Directive 2008/116/EC has set a maximum level of 0,01 % for toluene as a manufacturing impurity. That level was based on the specification submitted by the notifier.(2) The notifier has asked for an amendment to Directive 91/414/EEC raising that maximum level to 0,05 %. It submitted the necessary information in support of its request. On 2 February 2009 the rapporteur Member State presented an addendum (3) to the draft assessment report concluding that a maximum level of 0,05 % does not cause any risk in addition to the risks already taken into account in the Commission review report for that substance.(3) The maximum level of toluene as a manufacturing impurity of metazachlor should therefore be raised to 0,05 %.(4) It is therefore appropriate to amend Directive 91/414/EEC accordingly.(5) Since this Directive should start to apply on the same date as Directive 2008/116/EC, this Directive should enter into force as soon as possible.(6) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. In row 223 (metazachlor) of Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, in column 4 (purity), ‘0,01 %’ is replaced by ‘0,05 %’. Member States shall adopt and publish, by 31 January 2010 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 February 2010.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made. This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 November 2009.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 337, 16.12.2008, p. 86.(3)  Addendum 2 — January 2009 — to Volume 4, Annex C to the report and proposed decision of the United Kingdom made to the European Commission under Article 8(1) of Directive 91/414/EEC. +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;plant health legislation;phytosanitary legislation;regulations on plant health;marketing standard;grading;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;pharmaceutical product;disinfectant;pharmaceutical preparation;pharmaceutical speciality;plant health product;plant protection product,21 +39866,"Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 469/2011 of 13 May 2011 amending Regulation (EC) No 1292/2007 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film originating in India. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 of 30 November 2009 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (‘the basic anti-dumping Regulation’), and in particular Articles 9(4) and 14(1) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 597/2009 of 11 June 2009 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community (2) (‘the basic anti-subsidy Regulation’), and in particular Article 18(1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal submitted by the European Commission (‘the Commission’) after having consulted the Advisory Committee,Whereas:1.   PROCEDURE(1) On 10 December 1999 and following an investigation (‘the original anti-subsidy investigation’), the Council imposed, by Regulation (EC) No 2597/1999, a definitive countervailing duty on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film originating in India (3). Following an anti-dumping investigation (‘the original anti-dumping investigation’) and after imposition, by Commission Regulation (EC) No 367/2001, of a provisional anti-dumping duty on 24 February 2001 (4), a definitive anti-dumping duty on PET film originating in India was imposed by Regulation (EC) No 1676/2001 (5).(2) On 8 March 2006, two Council Regulations concerning imports of PET film originating in India were published: Regulation (EC) No 367/2006 (6) which followed an expiry review investigation and maintained the definitive countervailing duty (‘the expiry review anti-subsidy Regulation’); and Regulation (EC) No 366/2006 (7) (‘the amending anti-dumping Regulation’) which followed a partial interim review investigation and amended the definitive anti-dumping duty on such imports.(3) On 6 November 2007, following an expiry review, a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of PET film originating in India was imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/2007 (8).(4) On 20 May 2010, a notice (9) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. In that notice, parties were informed that, in view of the judgment of the General Court of 17 November 2009 in Case T-143/06 (10) (‘the judgement’), imports into the European Union of PET film manufactured by MTZ Polyfilms Limited (‘MTZ Polyfilms’) are no longer subject to the anti-dumping measures imposed by the amending anti-dumping Regulation and Regulation (EC) No 1292/2007 and that definitive anti-dumping duties paid pursuant to these Regulations on imports of MTZ Polyfilms should be repaid or remitted. The notice also partially reopened the relevant anti-dumping review investigation concerning imports of PET film originating, inter alia, in India in order to implement the above judgment of the General Court as far as MTZ Polyfilms is concerned.(5) The countervailing duty imposed by the expiry review anti-subsidy Regulation expired on 9 March 2011 (11) according to Article 18(1) of the basic anti-subsidy Regulation. In line with the principle that no product shall be subject to both anti-dumping and countervailing duties for the purpose of dealing with one and the same situation arising from dumping or from export subsidisation, the level of the anti-dumping duty rates imposed by Regulation (EC) No 1292/2007 was set taking into account the amount of the countervailing duty imposed by the expiry review anti-subsidy Regulation, in accordance with Article 14(1) of the basic anti-dumping Regulation. In view of the expiry of the countervailing duty, the anti-dumping duty rates now have to be adjusted.2.   ANTI-DUMPING DUTY RATES AFTER EXPIRY OF THE COUNTERVAILING DUTY ON THE SAME IMPORTS(6) As indicated in recital 5, the expiry of the countervailing duty on PET film originating in India, on 9 March 2011, requires an adjustment of the anti-dumping duty rates. Indeed, the anti-dumping duty established by Regulation (EC) No 1292/2007 consists of the dumping margin minus the subsidisation margin relating to export subsidies. As the countervailing duty has now expired, the level of the anti-dumping duty rates has to be redetermined.(7) Pursuant to Article 9(4) of the basic anti-dumping Regulation, the amount of the anti-dumping duty shall not exceed the margin of dumping established but should be less than that margin if such lesser duty would be adequate to remove the injury to the Union industry. Consequently, the duty level should be established at the lowest level of the dumping margin and injury elimination level.(8) In this respect, it is recalled that, in the original anti-dumping investigation, the injury elimination level was in all cases above the dumping margins, as laid out in recital 195 of Regulation (EC) No 367/2001 and confirmed by recital 74 of Regulation (EC) No 1676/2001. Therefore, the anti-dumping duty should be set at the level of the dumping margins established in respect of the various Indian manufacturers, which are as follows:Company Dumping margin and AD duty rate ReferenceEster Industries Limited 29,3 % Regulation (EC) No 366/2006Garware Polyester Limited 0 % Implementing Regulation (EU) No 38/2011 (12)Jindal Poly Films Limited 0 % Regulation (EC) No 1676/2001 (15)Polyplex Corporation Limited 3,7 % Regulation (EC) No 366/2006SRF Limited 15,5 % Regulation (EC) No 1424/2006 (13)Uflex Limited 3,2 % Regulation (EC) No 366/2006 (16)Vacmet India Limited 0 % Implementing Regulation (EU) No 205/2011 (14)All other companies (except MTZ Polyfilms) 29,3 % Regulation (EC) No 366/2006(9) All known Indian exporting producers of PET film, the Indian authorities and the Union industry of PET film have received disclosure of the above course of action.(10) Following this disclosure, several Indian companies argued that, as no expiry review was requested for the countervailing measures, the Union industry was apparently in good shape and, therefore, the anti-dumping measures should be terminated as well. In addition, one exporting producer argued that the average dumping margin of the sample should be recalculated since, following an interim review, Garware Polyester Limited, which was one of the companies in the sample, had recently been made subject to a revised individual dumping margin. It should be noted that both claims go beyond the limited scope of the current Regulation which only aims at adjusting the level of the existing anti-dumping duty rates following the expiry of the concurrent countervailing measures on the same imports. Any request to amend the level of the anti-dumping duty rates following an alleged change in circumstances should be presented pursuant to Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation. Therefore, these claims have to be rejected.(11) One Indian exporting producer argued that, as the countervailing duties had expired, the Commission should now grant a price adjustment to the Indian exporters using the DEPB scheme, which it had refused during the original investigation and interim review investigation. Without prejudice to whether such claim could be examined in the context of the current amending Regulation, it should be noted that, as summarised in recital 50 of Regulation (EC) No 367/2001 and recital 47 of the amending anti-dumping Regulation, the price adjustment claim for DEPB had not been accepted as the producers concerned had not demonstrated that price comparability between domestic and EU sales prices had been affected by the DEPB benefits. That situation has not changed with the expiry of the countervailing duty and this claim, therefore, has to be rejected.(12) No further substantive comments were received. Consequently, the duty rates should be revised to the levels of the dumping margin, as indicated in the table under recital 8 above,. Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1292/2007 is replaced by the following:‘2.   The rate of the definitive anti-dumping duty applicable to the net, free-at-Union-frontier price, before duty, of the products manufactured by the companies listed below shall be as follows:Company Definitive Duty TARIC Additional CodeEster Industries Limited75-76, Amrit Nagar,Behind South Extension Part-1,New Delhi — 110 003,IndiaGarware Polyester LimitedGarware House,50-A, Swami Nityanand Marg,Vile Parle (East),Mumbai 400 057,IndiaJindal Poly Films Limited56 Hanuman Road,New Delhi 110 001,IndiaPolyplex Corporation LimitedB-37, Sector-1,Noida 201 301,Dist. Gautam Budh Nagar,Uttar Pradesh,IndiaSRF LimitedBlock C, Sector 45,Greenwood City,Gurgaon 122 003, Haryana,IndiaUflex LimitedA-1, Sector 60,Noida 201 301, (U.P.),IndiaVacmet India LimitedAnant Plaza, IInd Floor, 4/117-2A,Civil Lines, Church Road,Agra 282 002, Uttar Pradesh,IndiaAll other companies (except MTZ Polyfilms Limited – TARIC additional code A031 (17)) 29,3 A999 This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 May 2011.For the CouncilThe PresidentMARTONYI J.(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 51.(2)  OJ L 188, 18.7.2009, p. 93.(3)  OJ L 316, 10.12.1999, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 55, 24.2.2001, p. 16.(5)  OJ L 227, 23.8.2001, p. 1.(6)  OJ L 68, 8.3.2006, p. 15.(7)  OJ L 68, 8.3.2006, p. 6.(8)  OJ L 288, 6.11.2007, p. 1.(9)  OJ C 131, 20.5.2010, p. 3.(10)  European Court Reports 2009, p. II-04133.(11)  Notice of expiry (OJ C 68, 3.3.2011, p. 6).(12)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2011, p. 1.(13)  OJ L 270, 29.9.2006, p. 1.(14)  OJ L 58, 3.3.2011, p. 14.(15)  Jindal Poly Films Limited was at that time known as Jindal Polyester Limited.(16)  Uflex Limited was at that time known as Flex Industries Limited.(17)  As regards MTZ Polyfilms Limited (New India Centre, 5th Floor, 17 Co-operage Road, Mumbai 400039, India), reference is made to the notice published in OJ C 131, 20.5.2010, p. 3.’ +",India;Republic of India;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;plastics;PVC;plastic;polyester;polyethylene;polypropylene;polyurethane;polyurethane foam;polyvinyl chloride;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty,21 +8681,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3637/90 of 5 December 1990 amending certain aid rates for peas, field beans and sweet lupins. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) N° 1431/82 of 18 May 1982 laying down special measures for peas, field beans and sweet lupins(1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) N° 1104/88(2), and in particular Article 3 (6) (a) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) N° 2929/90(3) modified the agricultural conversion rates set out in the Annexes to Council Regulation (EEC) N° 1678/85(4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) N° 3300/90(5);whereas for the implementation of Article 6 of Council Regulation (EEC) N° 1676/85 of 11 June 1985 on the value of the unit of account and the conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the common agricultural policy(6), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) N° 2205/90(7), the amounts in national currency of the aid fixed in advance by the Regulations adopted before 11 October 1990 which took account of the agricultural conversion rates applying at the dates of their entries into force, should be adjusted with effect from that date; whereas definitive rates of aid were set for the 1990/91 marketing year by Commission Regulation (EEC) N° 2933/90(8) for peas, field beans, and sweet lupins;. The aid for peas, field beans and sweet lupins fixed in advance in certificates issued before 11 October 1990 but used for the identification of peas, field beans and sweet lupins after that date as set out in the Annexes to Commission Regulations (EEC) N° 807/90(9), (EEC) N° 932/90(10), (EEC) N° 1095/90(11), (EEC) N° 1281/90(12), (EEC) N° 1476/90(13), (EEC) N° 1609/90(14), (EEC) N° 1825/90(15), (EEC) N° 1918/90(16), (EEC) N° 2017/90(17), (EEC) N° 2241/90(18), (EEC) N° 2382/90(19), (EEC) N° 2531/90(20), (EEC) N° 2655/90(21) and (EEC) N° 2817/90(22) fixing the subsidy on peas, field beans and sweet lupins are replaced by the amounts given in the tables in the Annexes hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.()()This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 December 1990.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1)OJ N° L 162, 12. 6. 1982, p. 28.(2)OJ N° L 110, 29. 4. 1988, p. 16.(3)OJ N° L 279, 11. 10. 1990, p. 42.(4)OJ N° L 164, 24. 6. 1985, p. 11.(5)OJ N° L 317, 16. 11. 1990, p. 23.(6)OJ N° L 164, 24. 6. 1985, p. 1.(7)OJ N° L 201, 31. 7. 1990, p. 9.(8)OJ N° L 284, 16. 10. 1990 p. 1.(9)OJ N° L 85, 31. 3. 1990, p. 48.(10)OJ N° L 96, 12. 4. 1990, p. 23.(11)OJ N° L 111, 1. 5. 1990, p. 20.(12)OJ N° L 126, 16. 5. 1990, p. 24 (13)OJ N° L 140, 1. 6. 1990, p. 62.(14)OJ N° L 152, 16. 6. 1990, p. 9.(15)OJ N° L 167, 30. 6. 1990, p. 72.(16)OJ N° L 173, 6. 7. 1990, p. 29.(17)OJ N° L 181, 14. 7. 1990, p. 20.(18)OJ N° L 203, 1. 8. 1990, p. 34.(19)OJ N° L 220, 15. 8. 1990, p. 9.(20)OJ N° L 237, 1. 9. 1990, p. 65.(21)OJ N° L 252, 15. 9. 1990, p. 32.(22)OJ N° L 268, 29. 9. 1990, p. 42.ANNEX IGROSS AID(a) Products intended for human consumption >TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>(b) Products used in animal feed >TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE POSITION>ANNEX IIFINAL AID>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>> TABLE POSITION>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>Amounts to be deducted in the case of peas used in Spain (Pta): 35,15,peas and field beans used in Portugal (Esc): 41,79.ANNEX IIIPARTIAL AID>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE POSITION>>TABLE>>TABLE>ANNEX IVCORRECTIVE AMOUNTS TO BE ADDED TO THE AMOUNTS IN ANNEX III>TABLE>> TABLE POSITION>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE POSITION>>TABLE>ANNEX VPARTIAL AID>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>> TABLE POSITION>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>ANNEX VICORRECTIVE AMOUNT TO BE ADDED TO AMOUNTS IN ANNEX V>TABLE>>TABLE POSITION>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>> TABLE POSITION>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE> +",leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;fodder plant;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;representative rate;agricultural conversion rate;agricultural unit of account;green exchange rate;green rate;green unit of account,21 +2167,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 895/97 of 20 May 1997 on the country nomenclature for the external trade statistics of the Community and statistics of trade between Member States (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1172/95 of 22 May 1995 relating to the trading of goods by the Community and its Member States with non-member countries (1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 476/97 (2), and in particular Article 21 (1) thereof,Whereas in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1172/95 the introduction of the country nomenclature is the responsibility of the Commission;Whereas the version thereof valid on 1 January 1996 was annexed to Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/96 (3); whereas from 1 January 1997 account should be taken of the inclusion of the French overseas departments and the Canary Islands in the statistical territories of France and Spain respectively; whereas minor amendments should be introduced to meet new statistical and technical requirements;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Statistics relating to the trading of goods with non-member countries,. The version valid on 1 January 1997 of the nomenclature of countries for the external trade statistics of the Community and statistics of trade between Member States is set out in Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 May 1997.For the CommissionYves-Thibault DE SILGUYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 118, 25. 5. 1995, p. 10.(2) OJ No L 75, 15. 3. 1997, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 14, 19. 1. 1996, p. 6.ANNEXCOUNTRY NOMENCLATURE FOR THE EXTERNAL TRADE STATISTICS OF THE COMMUNITY AND STATISTICS OF TRADE BETWEEN MEMBER STATES (version valid with effect from 1 January 1997)>TABLE> +",nomenclature;statistical nomenclature;third country;statistics;statistical abstract;statistical analysis;statistical data;statistical information;statistical monitoring;statistical source;statistical survey;statistical table;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade;foreign trade;external trade,21 +22632,"2002/80/EC: Commission Decision of 4 February 2002 imposing special conditions on the import of figs, hazelnuts and pistachios and certain products derived thereof originating in or consigned from Turkey (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 386). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 93/43/EEC of 14 June 1993 on the hygiene of foodstuffs(1), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Dried figs and pistachios and to a lesser extent hazelnuts originating in or consigned from Turkey have been found to be, in many cases, contaminated with excessive levels of aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxin.(2) The Scientific Committee for Food has noted that aflatoxin B1, even at extremely low levels, causes cancer of the liver and in addition is genotoxic.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 194/97 of 31 January 1997 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs(2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1566/1999(3), sets maximum levels for certain contaminants and in particular aflatoxins in foodstuffs. These limits have been considerably exceeded in particular in samples of dried figs originating in or consigned from Turkey.(4) This constitutes a serious threat to public health within the Community and it is therefore imperative to adopt protective measures at Community level.(5) A mission has been carried out by the European Commission's Food and Veterinary office (FVO) in Turkey from 4 to 8 September 2000 to assess the control systems in place to prevent aflatoxin contamination in hazelnuts, pistachios and dried figs intended for export to the European Community. The mission revealed, inter alia, that the control procedures in place for hazelnut, pistachio and dried fig consignments intended for export into the European Community do not ensure that the consignments comply with the maximum levels established in EC legislation. Insufficient training of responsible officials, insufficient sampling and testing procedures and insufficient evidence that the export certificates correlate to the concerned consignment have been observed. For these commodities originating in or consigned from Turkey, non-compliance with the maximum levels for aflatoxins are continuously observed and reported through the Rapid Alert System for Food. It is therefore appropriate to subject hazelnuts, pistachios and dried figs and products derived thereof originating in or consigned from Turkey to special conditions to provide a high level of protection to public health.(6) It is necessary that dried figs, hazelnuts and pistachios and products derived thereof have been produced, sorted, handled, processed, packaged and transported following good hygiene practices. It is necessary to establish the levels of aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxin in samples taken from the consignment immediately prior to leaving Turkey.(7) The Turkish authorities should provide documentary evidence to accompany each consignment of dried figs, hazelnuts and pistachios originating in or consigned from Turkey, relating to the conditions of production, sorting, handling, processing, packaging and transport, as well as the results of laboratory analysis of the consignment for levels of aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxin.(8) It is necessary in order to safeguard public health that consignments of dried figs, hazelnuts and pistachios originating in or consigned from Turkey, imported into the European Community, are subjected to random sampling and analysis for their aflatoxin level by the competent authority of the importing Member State.(9) The Standing Committee for Foodstuffs has been consulted on 2 April 2001,. 1. Member States may not import products falling in any of the following categories, originating in or consigned from Turkey, which are intended for human consumption or to be used as an ingredient in foodstuffs, unless the consignment is accompanied by the results of official sampling and analysis, and by the health certificate in Annex I completed, signed and verified by a representative of the General Directorate of Protection and Control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Turkey:- figs and dried figs falling within CN code 0804 20 10 or 0804 20 90,- hazelnuts (Corylus sp) in shell or shelled falling within CN code 0802 21 00 or 0802 22 00,- pistachios falling within CN code 0802 50 00,- mixtures of nuts or dried fruits falling within CN code 0813 50 and containing figs, hazelnuts or pistachios,- hazelnuts, figs and pistachios, prepared or preserved, including mixtures falling within CN code 2008 19.2. Consignments may only be imported into the Community through one of the points of entry listed in Annex II.3. Each consignment shall be identified with a code, which corresponds to the code on the health certificate and on the accompanying report containing the result of the official sampling and analysis referred to in paragraph 1.4. The competent authorities in each Member State shall ensure that imported dried figs, hazelnuts and pistachios, as mentioned in paragraph 1, originating in or consigned from Turkey are subject to documentary checks to ensure that the requirement for the health certificate and sampling results referred to in paragraph 1 are complied with.5. Member States shall undertake at random sampling and analysis of the consignments of dried figs, hazelnuts and pistachios originating in or consigned from Turkey for aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxin and shall inform the Commission of the results. This Decision shall be reviewed before 1 July 2002, in order to assess whether the special conditions, referred to in Article 1, provide a sufficient level of protection of public health within the Community. The review shall also assess whether there is a continuing need for the special conditions. Member States shall take the measures necessary to comply with this Decision. They shall inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 February 2002.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 175, 19.7.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 31, 1.2.1997, p. 48.(3) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 17.ANNEX I>PIC FILE= ""L_2002034EN.002802.TIF"">ANNEX IIList of points of entry through which figs, hazelnuts and pistachios and products derived thereof originating in or consigned from Turkey may be imported into the European Community>TABLE> +",nut;almond;chestnut;coconut;hazel nut;pistachio;walnut;pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;import;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Turkey;Republic of Turkey;health certificate,21 +21427,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1047/2001 of 30 May 2001 introducing a system of import licences and certificates of origin and establishing the method for managing tariff quotas for garlic imported from third countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 911/2001(2), and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 2001/404/EC of 28 May 2001 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Argentina pursuant to Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 for the modification of concessions with respect to garlic provided for in Schedule CXL annexed to GATT(3), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Whereas:(1) Following negotiations conducted in accordance with Article XXVIII of GATT 1994, the Community amended the conditions for the import of garlic. From 1 June 2001 the normal customs duty for imports of garlic falling within CN code 0703 20 00 consists of an ad valorem customs duty of 9,6 % and a specific amount of EUR 1200 per tonne net. However, a quota of 38370 tonnes free of specific duty was opened by Decision 2001/404/EC, hereafter called the ""GATT quota"". The Annex to that Decision stipulates that the quota is to be divided up into 19147 tonnes for imports from Argentina (serial number 09.4104), 13200 tonnes for imports from China (serial number 09.4105) and 6023 tonnes for imports from all other third countries (serial number 09.4106).(2) In view of the existence of a specific duty for non-quota imports, management of the quota requires the introduction of a system of import licences. Such a system should also permit the detailed monitoring of all garlic imports, thus continuing and replacing the arrangements introduced by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1859/93(4) as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2872/2000(5), which must therefore be repealed. The details of the system must supplement or derogate from those adopted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 of 9 June 2000 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products(6). In particular:- two categories of licence should be created: one for imports under GATT quota conditions (A licences), and one for non-quota imports (B licences),- the validity of those licences should be limited to three months without going beyond the end of the quota year in question,- the validity of those licences should be limited to the origin indicated in the application,- a timetable for the lodging of A licence applications and the issue of those licences should be laid down which will permit the Member States to notify the Commission in good time of the information relating to A licence applications.(3) Measures are needed to keep to a minimum speculative applications for A licences or applications which are not linked to a genuine commercial activity on the fruit and vegetable market. To that end:- certain criteria regarding the status of applicants for such licences should be laid down,- the transfer of the licences should be prohibited, and- a reasonable limit to individual applications should be set.(4) In view of the Exchange of Letters concluded with Argentina, the quantities allocated should be divided between traditional importers and others and the concept of traditional importers should be defined, while allowing optimum use of the quotas.(5) To guarantee correct management of the GATT quota, the measures to be taken by the Commission in the event that A licence applications exceed, for a specific origin or in a specific quarter, the quantities fixed by Decision 2001/404/EC, plus the unused quantities from licences previously issued, should be determined. Where such measures involve a reduction coefficient to be applied at the time of issue of A licences, the possibility should be granted for applications for those licences to be withdrawn with immediate release of the security.(6) To improve controls and prevent any risk of a deflection of trade based on inaccurate documentation, Commission Regulation (EC) No 544/97(7), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2520/98(8), introduces a certificate of origin for garlic imported from certain third countries and imposes direct transport to the Community of garlic originating in those third countries. That certificate of origin is to be issued by the competent authorities in accordance with Articles 56 to 62 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code(9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 993/2001(10). To keep administration simple, the relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 544/97 should be incorporated into this Regulation and that Regulation should be repealed.(7) Provision should be made for imports of garlic carried out after the entry into force of this Regulation under licences issued in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1104/2000 of 25 May 2000 adopting a protective measure applying to imports of garlic originating in China(11) to be carried out under the conditions in force when those licences were issued.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,. TITLE ONEIMPORT LICENCES AND TARIFF QUOTAS General provisions1. Any release into free circulation in the Community of garlic falling within CN code 0703 20 00 shall be subject to presentation of an import licence issued in accordance with this Regulation.2. Only import licences containing one of the following entries in box 20 shall permit the release into free circulation of garlic under the tariff quotas opened by Decision 2001/404/EC at an ad valorem duty of 9,6 %:- Derecho de aduana 9,6 % - Reglamento (CE) n° 1047/2001- Toldsats 9,6 % - forordning (EF) nr. 1047/2001- Zollsatz 9,6 % - Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1047/2001- Δασμός 9,6 % - Κανονισμός (ΕΚ) αριθ. 1047/2001- Customs duty 9,6 % - Regulation (EC) No 1047/2001- Droit de douane 9,6 % - Règlement (CE) n° 1047/2001- Dazio 9,6 % - Regolamento (CE) n. 1047/2001- Douanerecht 9,6 % - Verordening (EG) nr. 1047/2001- Direito aduaneiro: 9,6 % - Regulamento (CE) n.o 1047/2001- Tulli 9,6 prosenttia - Asetus (EY) N:o 1047/2001- Tull 9,6 - Förordning (EG) nr 1047/2001.Such import licences shall be known hereafter as ""A licences"". Other import licences shall be known hereafter as ""B licences"".3. Licence applications containing in box 20 one of the entries referred to in paragraph 2 above shall be deemed to be A licence applications. Other applications shall be deemed to be B licence applications. An A licence application cannot give rise to the issue of a B licence. Provisions applicable to all licences1. Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 shall apply to the system introduced by this Regulation, subject to the latter's specific provisions.2. Box 8 of licence applications and import licences shall indicate the country of origin of the product. The word ""yes"" in box 8 shall be marked with a cross. Import licences shall only be valid for the products originating in the country indicated in that box.3. The amount of the security referred to in Article 15(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 shall be EUR 15 per tonne net.4. The term of validity of the import licences shall be three months from the day on which they are actually issued but must not go beyond the following 31 May. Provisions applicable to A licence applicants1. A licence applications may only be lodged by agricultural traders within the meaning of paragraph 2.2. Agricultural traders are defined as operators, natural or legal persons, individuals or groups having marketed in at least one of the previous two calendar years at least 50 tonnes per year of fruit and vegetables as referred to in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96. Compliance with this condition shall be certified by registration in a Member State's register of businesses or by another form of proof accepted by the Member State.3. To support their applications, agricultural traders within the meaning of paragraph 2 shall provide information verifying to the satisfaction of the competent national authorities compliance with the conditions referred to in paragraph 2. Licence applications1. For each of the quarters referred to in Annex I, A licence applications may be lodged only from the first Monday until the last Friday inclusive of the quarter in question.2. For each of the three origins and each of the quarters indicated in Annex I, an agricultural trader within the meaning of Article 3 may lodge no more than four applications for A licences for the import of garlic at least five days apart. Each of the applications may cover no more than 20 % of the quantity indicated in Annex I for that origin and that quarter.3. No A licence application may be lodged where no quantity is indicated in Annex I.4. The periods referred to in paragraph 1 shall not apply to B licence applications. Issue of licences1. A licences shall be issued on the fifth working day following the day on which they are lodged unless the Commission takes measures within that time. Notwithstanding Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000, the rights accruing from A licences shall not be transferable.2. B licences shall be issued without time limit or quantity restriction.3. No licence may be issued with a view to importing products originating in countries listed in Annex II which have not forwarded to the Commission the information needed to set up an administrative cooperation procedure in accordance with Articles 63 to 65 of Regulation (EC) No 2454/93. The information shall be deemed to have been forwarded on the date of its publication as provided for in Article 11. Maximum quantity for A licences1. For each of the three origins and for each of the quarters indicated in Annex I, A licences shall be issued only up to a maximum quantity equal to the sum of:(a) the quantity indicated in Annex I for that quarter and for that origin;(b) the quantities not applied for during the previous quarter for that origin; and(c) the unused quantities notified to the Commission from licences previously issued.However, quantities not applied for or not used during an annual period defined as running from 1 June to the following 31 May may not be transferred to the following annual period.2. For each of the three origins and for each of the quarters indicated in Annex I, the maximum quantity calculated in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be allocated as follows:(a) 70 % to traditional importers;(b) 30 % to new importers.However, the quantities available shall be allocated to each of the two categories of importers without discrimination from the first day of the third month of each quarter.3. Agricultural traders within the meaning of Article 3 who have imported garlic during at least two of the three previous calendar years shall be deemed to be traditional importers.4. Agricultural traders within the meaning of Article 3 other than those defined in paragraph 3 shall be deemed to be new importers.5. Applications for A licences lodged by traditional importers shall be accompanied by information permitting verification to the satisfaction of the competent national authorities that they meet the conditions indicated in paragraph 3. Member State communications to the Commission1. The Member States shall notify the Commission of:(a) the quantities covered by import licence applications; that information shall be notified as follows:- each Wednesday for applications lodged on the Monday and Tuesday of that week,- each Friday for applications lodged on the Wednesday and Thursday of that week,- each Monday for applications lodged on the previous Friday;(b) the quantities covered by unused or partly used import licences, corresponding to the difference between the quantities entered on the back of the licences and the quantities for which they were issued;(c) the quantities relating to applications for A licences withdrawn pursuant to Article 8(3).The information referred to in (b) and (c) shall be notified each Wednesday in respect of information received the previous week.If no import licence application has been lodged in one of the periods referred to in (a) or if there are no unused or withdrawn quantities within the meaning of (b) and (c), the Member State concerned shall notify the Commission thereof on the days indicated in this paragraph.2. The communications referred to in this Article- shall be broken down by day of licence application, by third country of origin, by type of licence, A or B, and by type of importer within the meaning of Article 6(2),- shall be effected by electronic means on the form sent for that purpose by the Commission to the Member States. Issue of A licences1. Where the Commission finds, on the basis of the information notified by the Member States pursuant to Article 7, that applications for A licences exceed the available balance of one of the maximum quantities established in accordance with Article 6(1) and (2), it shall if necessary adopt a single reduction percentage for the applications in question and shall stop the issue of A licences until the date referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 6(2) or for the rest of that quarter for subsequent applications.2. For the purposes of the examination referred to in paragraph 1 the Commission shall take account of the A licences already issued or to be issued for the quarter and the origin in question.3. Where, pursuant to paragraph 1, the quantity for which an A licence is issued is less than the quantity requested, the licence application may be withdrawn within three working days from publication of the Regulation adopted pursuant to paragraph 1. In the event of such a withdrawal the security shall be released immediately.4. Article 8(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 shall not apply to A licences.TITLE IICERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN General provisionsAny release into free circulation in the Community of garlic originating in a third country listed in Annex II shall be subject to:(a) presentation of a certificate of origin issued by the competent national authorities of that country in accordance with Articles 55 to 65 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93; and(b) the condition that the product is transported directly from that country to the Community. 0Direct transport1. The following shall be considered as transported direct to the Community from the third countries listed in Annex II:(a) products transported without passing through the territory of any other third country;(b) products transported through third countries other than the country of origin, with or without transhipment or temporary warehousing in those countries, provided that such passage is justified for geographical reasons or exclusively on account of transport requirements and that the products:- have remained under the supervision of the customs authorities of the country of transit or warehousing,- have not entered into commerce or been released for consumption there, and- have not undergone operations there other than unloading and reloading or any other operation to keep them in good condition.2. Proof that the conditions referred to in paragraph 1(b) have been satisfied shall be provided by supplying the Commission authorities with either:(a) a single transport document issued in the country of origin covering passage through the country of transit;(b) a certificate issued by the customs authorities of the country of transit containing:- a precise description of the goods,- the dates of their unloading and reloading or their lading or unlading, identifying the vessels used,- certification of the conditions in which they were kept;(c) or, failing these, any substantiating documents. 1Administrative cooperationAs soon as it has been forwarded by each third country listed in Annex II, the information needed to set up an administrative cooperation procedure pursuant to Articles 63 to 65 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 shall be published in the C series of the Official Journal of the European Communities.TITLE IIIFINAL PROVISIONS 2Regulations (EEC) No 1859/93 and (EC) No 544/97 shall be repealed on the date referred to in the second paragraph of Article 13. 3This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 June 2001. However, it shall not apply to releases into free circulation under import licences issued in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1104/2000 before that date. The Regulations referred to in Article 12 shall continue to apply to such releases.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 May 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 129, 11.5.2001, p. 3.(3) OJ L 142, 29.5.2001, p. 7.(4) OJ L 170, 13.7.1993, p. 10.(5) OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 49.(6) OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1.(7) OJ L 84, 26.3.1997, p. 8.(8) OJ L 315, 25.11.1998, p. 10.(9) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.(10) OJ L 141, 28.5.2001, p. 1.(11) OJ L 125, 26.5.2000, p. 21.ANNEX ITariff quotas opened pursuant to Decision 2001/404/EC for imports of garlic falling within CN code 0703 20 00>TABLE>ANNEX IIList of third countries referred to in Article 9LebanonIranUnited Arab EmiratesVietnamMalaysia +",bulb vegetable;garlic;onion;scallion;shallot;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;certificate of origin,21 +35407,"Commission Directive 2008/41/EC of 31 March 2008 amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC to include chloridazon as active substance (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 (2) and (EC) No 1490/2002 (3) lay down the detailed rules for the implementation of the third stage of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and establish a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. That list includes chloridazon.(2) For chloridazon the effects on human health and the environment have been assessed in accordance with the provisions laid down in Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 and (EC) No 1490/2002 for a range of uses proposed by the notifier. Moreover, those Regulations designate the rapporteur Member States which have to submit the relevant assessment reports and recommendations to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002. For chloridazon the rapporteur Member State was Germany and all relevant information was submitted on 16 March 2005.(3) The assessment report has been peer reviewed by the Member States and the EFSA and presented to the Commission on 27 July 2007 in the format of the EFSA Scientific Report for chloridazon (4). This report has been reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and finalised on 4 December 2007 in the format of the Commission review report for chloridazon.(4) It has appeared from the various examinations made that plant protection products containing chloridazon may be expected to satisfy, in general, the requirements laid down in Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular with regard to the uses which have been examined and detailed in the Commission review report. It is therefore appropriate to include chloridazon in Annex I, in order to ensure that in all Member States the authorisations of plant protection products containing this active substance can be granted in accordance with the provisions of that Directive.(5) A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is included in Annex I in order to permit Member States and the interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements which will result from the inclusion.(6) Without prejudice to the obligations defined by Directive 91/414/EEC as a consequence of including an active substance in Annex I, Member States should be allowed a period of six months after inclusion to review existing authorisations of plant protection products containing chloridazon to ensure that the requirements laid down by Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular in its Article 13 and the relevant conditions set out in Annex I, are satisfied. Member States should vary, replace or withdraw, as appropriate, existing authorisations, in accordance with the provisions of Directive 91/414/EEC. By derogation from the above deadline, a longer period should be provided for the submission and assessment of the complete Annex III dossier of each plant protection product for each intended use in accordance with the uniform principles laid down in Directive 91/414/EEC.(7) The experience gained from previous inclusions in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC of active substances assessed in the framework of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3600/92 (5) has shown that difficulties can arise in interpreting the duties of holders of existing authorisations in relation to access to data. In order to avoid further difficulties, it therefore appears necessary to clarify the duties of the Member States, especially the duty to verify that the holder of an authorisation demonstrates access to a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex II to that Directive. However, this clarification does not impose any new obligations on Member States or holders of authorisations compared to the directives which have been adopted until now amending Annex I.(8) It is therefore appropriate to amend Directive 91/414/EEC accordingly.(9) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. Member States shall adopt and publish by 30 June 2009 at the latest the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 July 2009.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made. 1.   Member States shall in accordance with Directive 91/414/EEC, where necessary, amend or withdraw existing authorisations for plant protection products containing chloridazon as an active substance by 30 June 2009.By that date they shall in particular verify that the conditions in Annex I to that Directive relating to chloridazon are met, with the exception of those identified in part B of the entry concerning that active substance, and that the holder of the authorisation has, or has access to, a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex II to that Directive in accordance with the conditions of Article 13 of that Directive.2.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, for each authorised plant protection product containing chloridazon as either the only active substance or as one of several active substances all of which were listed in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC by 31 December 2008 at the latest, Member States shall re-evaluate the product in accordance with the uniform principles provided for in Annex VI to Directive 91/414/EEC, on the basis of a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex III to that Directive and taking into account part B of the entry in Annex I to that Directive concerning chloridazon. On the basis of that evaluation, they shall determine whether the product satisfies the conditions set out in Article 4(1)(b), (c), (d) and (e) of Directive 91/414/EEC.Following that determination Member States shall:(a) in the case of a product containing chloridazon as the only active substance, where necessary, amend or withdraw the authorisation by 31 December 2012 at the latest; or(b) in the case of a product containing chloridazon as one of several active substances, where necessary, amend or withdraw the authorisation by 31 December 2012 or by the date fixed for such an amendment or withdrawal in the respective Directive or Directives which added the relevant substance or substances to Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, whichever is the latest. This Directive shall enter into force on 1 January 2009. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 March 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2008/40/EC (OJ L 87, 29.3.2008, p. 5).(2)  OJ L 55, 29.2.2000, p. 25. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1044/2003 (OJ L 151, 19.6.2003, p. 32).(3)  OJ L 224, 21.8.2002, p. 23. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1095/2007 (OJ L 246, 21.9.2007, p. 19).(4)  EFSA Scientific Report (2007) 108, 1-82, Conclusion regarding the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance chloridazon (finalised 27 July 2007, version of 31 July 2007).(5)  OJ L 366, 15.12.1992, p. 10. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2266/2000 (OJ L 259, 13.10.2000, p. 27).ANNEXThe following entry shall be added at the end of the table in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC:No Common name, identification numbers IUPAC name Purity (1) Entry into force Expiration of inclusion Specific provisions‘191 Chloridazon 5-amino-4-chloro-2-phenylpyridazin-3(2H)-one 920 g/kg 1 January 2009 31 December 2018 PART A— the operator safety and ensure that conditions of use prescribe the application of adequate personal protective equipment,— the protection of aquatic organisms,— the protection of the groundwater, when the active substance is applied in regions with vulnerable soil and/or climatic conditions.(1)  Further details on identity and specification of active substance are provided in the review report. +",plant health legislation;phytosanitary legislation;regulations on plant health;plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;marketing standard;grading;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;pharmaceutical product;disinfectant;pharmaceutical preparation;pharmaceutical speciality;plant health product;plant protection product,21 +5608,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 1972/87 of 2 July 1987 amending Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 on the common organization of the market in wine. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 42 and 43 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas Article 39 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 (4), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1390/87 (5), lays down time limits and strict rules for the implementation of compulsory distillation of table wine;AEWhereas administrative difficulties encountered in Greece for the implementation of compulsory distillation will not be able to be resolved before the end of the 1988/89 wine year; whereas it is therefore important to extend the possibility of waiving the general rules for two further wine years.Whereas, on the implementation of these arrangements, many serious difficulties arose; whereas it was only possible to overcome these difficulties, in order to ensure the effective execution of the distillation operation, by allowing the Commission, on a temporary basis, to waive certain rules; whereas in order to apply compulsory distillation in an effective and fair manner, the temporary provisions should be taken again for three wine years which allow the Commission to adopt, without calling into question the essential elements of the arrangements, measures necessary to overcome any difficulties that are likely to jeopardize the execution of the distillation operation;Whereas, in view of the market situation and the increase in budgetary charges relating to enrichment, the Commission study on enrichment referred to in Article 20 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 should be presented on a date prior to 1990;Whereas, taking into account recent experience, it is necessary to recognize at Community level the possibility of using unofficial methods of analysis where they offer sufficient security with regard to results and in particular comply with the criteria referred to in the provisions of Council Directive 85/591/EEC of 20 December 1985 concerning the introduction of Community methods of sampling and analysis for the monitoring of foodstuffs intended for human consumptionAEWhereas, to achieve balance in the wine sector, numerous provisions imposing strict obligations on operators have been introduced; whereas, so that results come up to expectations, provision must be made to ensure that the rules are applied properly; whereas controls should therefore be improved;Whereas controls in the Member States are, at present, performed by a multitude of bodies; whereas their effectiveness is accordingly limited; whereas failure to comply with the rules can only be detected too late during a posteriori controls performed by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF); whereas the sector was seriously affected both in 1985 and 1986 by major frauds and whereas this had negative effects on consumption, at least in the short term;Whereas, in order to avoid expenditure due to frauds and adverse effects on the market, the measure to set up a Community vineyard register must therefore be supplemented by the establishment by the Commission of a small corps of agents specialized in wine controls with the task of ensuring by all means necessary, including participation in controls performed in the Member States, that Community provisions are applied uniformly,. Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 is hereby amended as follows:(1) 0(2) shall be replaced by the following:'2. By 1 September 1989, the Commission shall present to the Council a report on the conclusions of the study referred to in paragraph 1, together with any appropriate proposals. The Council, acting on these proposals by a qualified majority, shall decide in 1990 on the measures to be taken with regard to the increase of the natural alcoholic strength by volume of the products referred to in Article 18 (1).'(2)In Article 39:(a) paragraph 10 shall be replaced by the following:'10. Notwithstanding this Article, for the 1985/86, 1986/87, 1987/88 und 1988/89 wine years, compulsory distillation in Greece may be implemented in accordance with special provisions taking account of the difficulties encountered in Greece as regards knowledge of yields per hectare. These provisions shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 83.The Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, may, if difficulties persist after the 1988/89 marketing year, decide to extend this derogation.';(b)Paragraph 11 shall be replaced by the following:'11. If, during the 1987/88, 1988/89 and 1989/90 wine year, difficulties likely to jeopardize the execution of balanced application of the compulsory distillation operation referred to in paragraph 1 occur, the measures necessary in order to ensure effective application of the distillation scheme shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 83.Such measures:(a) may relate only to the provisions contained in this Article to the exclusion of those relating to:- the apportionment between the various regions of production,- the reference years,- the price to be paid for the distilled wine;(b) may contain an adjustment to the percentage of 85, referred to in the first indent of the third subparagraph of paragraph 3, only insofar as, for a given wine year, the ratio between the quantities available and normal consumption of table wine differs significantly from that of the reference years referred to in the thirs subparagraph of paragraph 3.'(3) 4shall be replaced by the following:'Article 741. The following shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 83:(a) the methods of analysis for determining the composition of the products listed in Article 1 and the rules whereby it may be established whether these products have undergone processes contrary to authorized oenological practices;(b) if required, maximum figures for substances whose presence indicates that certain oenological practices have been used, and comparative analysis tables.2. However, where no provision is made for Community methods of analysis or for the rules referred to in paragraph 1 for the detection and quantification of substances sought for in the product in question, the methods of analysis to be used shall be:(a) those recognized by the General Assembly of the International Vine and Wine Office (IWO) and published by that Office; or(b) where an appropriate method of analysis does not appear amongst those referred to in point (a), a method of analysis complying with the standards recommended by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), or(c) in the absence of one of the methods referred to in points (a) and (b) and by reason of its accuracy, repeatibility and reproducibility:- a method of analysis allowed by the Member State concerned, or- if necessary, any other appropriate method of analysis.3. Automatic methods of analysis used instead of a Community method of analysis shall be considered as being equivalent to the Community methods of analysis referred to in paragraph 1, provided it is established, under the procedure provided for in Article 83, that the results obtained, with respect to their accuracy, repeatibility and reproducibility, are at least equal to the results obtained by the corresponding Community method.'(4) 9(2) shall be replaced by the following:'2. The Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt the necessary measures to ensure uniform application of Community provisions in the wine sector, particularly as regards control and relations between the authorities referred to in the fourth subparagraph of paragraph 1.Under the same procedure, and in order to improve controls, the Council shall adopt, not later than 31 December 1987, general rules on this improvement and on the setting up the Community structure giving the Commission's specific inspectors the means of intervening in this matter in cooperation with the national authorities.These rules shall contain the objectives, conditions and, where appropriate, the specific financial procedures for this improvement of controls.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. (2) (b) shall apply from 1 September 1987.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 July 1987.For the CouncilThe PresidentK. E. TYGESEN(1) OJ No C 89, 3. 4. 1987, p. 63.(2) OJ No C 156, 15. 6. 1987.(3) OJ No C 150, 9. 6. 1987, p. 8.(4) OJ No L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 133, 22. 5. 1987, p. 3.(6) and also to amend in consequence thereof the order of use of the different methods of analysis;(7) OJ No L 372, 31. 12. 1985, p. 50. +",Greece;Hellenic Republic;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;vineyard;vine;vine variety;winegrowing area;table wine;ordinary wine;wine for direct consumption;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery,21 +15420,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 851/96 of 8 May 1996 fixing the minimum import price applicable to certain types of processed cherries during the 1996/97 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2314/95 (2), and in particular Article 10a (8) thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 10a (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86, minimum import prices are to be determined having regard in particular to:- the free-at-frontier prices on import into the Community,- the prices obtained on world markets,- the situation on the internal Community market,- the trend of trade with non-member countries;Whereas a minimum import price should be fixed on the basis of the abovementioned criteria for the 1996/97 marketing year for processed cherries listed in Annex I (B) to Regulation (EEC) No 426/86;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. For each of the products listed in the Annex to this Regulation, the minimum import price applicable during the 1996/97 marketing year shall be as set out in that Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on 10 May 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 May 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 233, 30. 9. 1995, p. 69.ANNEX>TABLE> +",fruit;stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;import price;entry price;minimum price;floor price;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;marketing year;agricultural year,21 +36408,"2009/153/EC,Euratom: Council and Commission Decision of 16 February 2009 on the conclusion of the Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 310 in conjunction with the second sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2), and the second subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania and in particular Article 6(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament (1),Having regard to the Council’s approval pursuant to Article 101 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,Whereas:(1) The Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union, has been signed on behalf of the Community on 15 July 2008 in accordance with Council Decision 2008/800/EC (2).(2) The Protocol should be concluded,. The Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union is hereby approved on behalf of the European Community, the European Atomic Energy Community and the Member States. The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the European Community and its Member States, deposit the instruments of approval provided for in Article 12(2) of the Protocol. The President of the Commission shall simultaneously deposit these instruments on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community.. Done at Brussels, 16 February 2009.For the CouncilThe PresidentO. LIŠKAFor the CommissionThe PresidentJosé MANUEL BARROSO(1)  Assent given on 16 December 2008 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 45. +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;protocol to an agreement;Romania;association agreement (EU);EC association agreement;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;European Community;EEC;European Economic Community;interim agreement (EU);EC interim agreement;provisional implementation of an EC agreement;Croatia;Republic of Croatia,21 +33665,"2007/704/EC: Commission Decision of 30 October 2007 repealing Decision 2001/602/EC accepting an undertaking offered in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain iron or steel ropes and cables originating in the Czech Republic, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Russia, Thailand and Turkey. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (the ‘basic Regulation’), and in particular Articles 8 and 9 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A.   EXISTING MEASURES(1) The Council, by Regulation (EC) No 1601/2001 (2), imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain iron or steel ropes and cables originating in the Czech Republic, Russia, Thailand and Turkey (‘the product concerned’).(2) The Commission, by Decision 2001/602/EC (3), accepted price undertakings offered by Open Joint Stock Company Cherepovetsky Staleprokatny Zavod, Russia (‘ChSPZ’) and Usha Siam Steel Ind., Public Company Ltd, Thailand (‘Usha Siam’).(3) On 10 August 2004, the Commission initiated a partial interim review of Regulation (EC) No 1601/2001 in accordance with Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation, limited in scope to the examination of dumping as far as ChSPZ and another Russian producer are concerned (4).(4) As explained in a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union (5), ChSPZ's name was changed to Closed Joint Stock Company Severstal-Metiz, applicable as of 1 January 2006.(5) On 3 August 2006, the Commission initiated an expiry review of Council Regulation (EC) No 1601/2001 (6).(6) On 22 March 2007 (7), the Commission initiated a partial interim review of Regulation (EC) No 1601/2001 limited in scope to the examination of dumping as far as Usha Siam is concerned.(7) All three investigations have been concluded by Council Regulation (EC) No 1279/2007 (8) which imposed with certain amendments to the level of the duties the measures for Russia and repealed the measures for Thailand and Turkey.B.   WITHDRAWAL OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF CLOSED JOINT STOCK COMPANY SEVERTAL-METIZ, RUSSIA(8) As set out in recital 199-203 of Regulation (EC) No 1279/2007 and after having consulted all parties concerned, the undertaking of Closed Joint Stock Company Severstal-Metiz in its current form is not appropriate to counteract the injurious effect of dumping, since it presents considerable monitoring and enforcement difficulties.(9) The interim review revealed that since the acceptance of the undertaking in 2001 the product range of SSM had changed significantly.(10) The undertaking classified the SWR produced by them in a considerable number of product types with significant price variations within each type. The review investigation confirmed that the company had serious problems in classifying the different product types properly and in accordance with the terms of the undertaking. This was partly due to accounting system limitations which did not allow them to properly distinguish between different SWR product types. Similar problems were already identified during the monitoring of the undertaking and led to a warning letter.(11) It has therefore been concluded that the undertaking in its current form is no longer workable.(12) On this basis and in accordance with the relevant clauses of the undertaking, which authorise the Commission to unilaterally withdraw the acceptance of the undertaking, the Commission has decided to withdraw acceptance of the undertaking.(13) The Commission informed the Russian authorities and the Russian exporting producer concerned that it proposed to withdraw the acceptance of the current undertaking. The interested parties were given the opportunity to comment.C.   REPEAL OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF USHA SIAM STEEL IND. PUBLIC COMPANY LTD., THAILAND(14) In the light of the findings regarding Thailand and as set out in recital 209 of Regulation (EC) No 1279/2007 anti-dumping measures against imports of the product concerned originating in this country are repealed.(15) As a consequence, the undertaking offered by Usha Siam should be repealed.D.   REPEAL OF DECISION 2001/602/EC(16) In the light of the above, Decision 2001/602/EC accepting undertakings from the two companies mentioned above should be repealed,. Decision 2001/602/EC is hereby repealed. This Decision shall take effect on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 30 October 2007.For the CommissionPeter MANDELSONMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2117/2005 (OJ L 340, 23.12.2005, p. 17).(2)  OJ L 211, 4.8.2001, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 564/2005 (OJ L 97, 15.4.2005, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 211, 4.8.2001, p. 47.(4)  OJ C 202, 10.8.2004, p. 12.(5)  OJ C 51, 1.3.2006, p. 2.(6)  OJ C 181, 3.8.2006, p. 15.(7)  OJ C 66, 22.3.2007, p. 14.(8)  See page 1 of this Official Journal. +",import;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;third country;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;non-flat product;steel;alloy steel;crude steel;fine steel;rolled steel;stainless steel;structural steel;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty;iron,21 +33365,"2007/135/EC: Commission Decision of 23 February 2007 amending Decision 2003/135/EC as regards the amendment of the plans for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs and the emergency vaccination of feral pigs against classical swine fever in certain areas of the Federal State of Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany) (notified under document number C(2007) 527). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (1), and in particular Article 16(1) and 20(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2003/135/EC of 27 February 2003 on the approval of the plans for the eradication of classical swine fever and the emergency vaccination of feral pigs against classical swine fever in Germany, in the federal states of Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland (2) was adopted as one of a number of measures to combat classical swine fever.(2) The German authorities have informed the Commission about the recent evolution of the disease in feral pigs in certain areas of Rhineland-Palatinate Germany bordering North Rhine-Westphalia.(3) The German and French authorities have informed the Commission about the recent evolution of the disease in feral pigs in certain areas of Rhineland-Palatinate Germany and the bordering areas in France.(4) This information indicates that classical swine fever in feral pigs has been successfully eradicated in certain areas on the German territory and the vaccination of feral pigs and the eradication plan do not need to be applied anymore in those areas on the German territory.(5) Decision 2003/135/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Decision 2003/135/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany and the French Republic.. Done at Brussels, 23 February 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/104/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 352).(2)  OJ L 53, 28.2.2003, p. 47. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/285/EC (OJ L 104, 13.4.2006, p. 51).ANNEX‘ANNEX1.   AREAS WHERE ERADICATION PLANS ARE IN PLACEA.   In the federal state Rhineland-Palatinate1. In the “Eifel” part:(a) in the Kreis Ahrweiler: the municipalities Adenau and Altenahr;(b) in the Kreis Daun: the municipalities Obere Kyll and Hillesheim, in the municipality Daun the localities Betteldorf, Dockweiler, Dreis-Brück, Hinterweiler and Kirchweiler, in the municipality Kelberg the localities Beinhausen, Bereborn, Bodenbach, Bongard, Borler, Boxberg, Brücktal, Drees, Gelenberg, Kelberg, Kirsbach, Mannebach, Neichen, Nitz, Reimerath and Welcherath, in the municipality Gerolstein the localities Berlingen, Duppach, Hohenfels-Essingen, Kalenborn-Scheuern, Neroth, Pelm and Rockeskyll and the City of Gerolstein;(c) in the Kreis Bitburg-Prüm: in the municipality Prüm the localities Büdesheim, Kleinlangenfeld, Neuendorf, Olzheim, Roth bei Prüm, Schwirzheim and Weinsheim.2. In the “Pfalz” part:(a) the city of Pirmasens;(b) in the Kreis Südwestpfalz: the municipalities Pirmasens-Land, Thaleischweiler-Fröschen, Dahner Felsenland, Hauenstein without the Exklave zu Wilgartswiesen, the localities Herschberg, Schauerberg, Schmitshausen, Weselberg, Wallhalben, Knopp-Labach, Hettenhausen, Saalstadt, Hermersberg, Höheinöd, Donsieders, Clausen, Rodalben, Münchweiler a. d. Rodalb, Merzalben, Waldfischbach-Burgalben;(c) in the Kreis Südliche Weinstraße: the localities Annweiler am Trifels without Exklave, south-western Exklave zu Landau in der Pfalz, Rinnthal, Wernersberg, Völkersweiler, Gossersweiler-Stein, Oberschlettenbach, Vorderweidenthal, Silz, Münchweiler am Klingbach, Klingenmünster, Gleiszellen-Gleishorbach, Pleisweiler-Oberhofen, Bad Bergzabern, Birkenhördt, Böllenborn, Dörrenbach, Oberotterbach, Schweigen-Rechtenbach, Schweighofen, Ilbesheim bei Landau in der Pfalz, Leinsweiler, Eschbach, Waldhambach, Waldrohrbach.B.   In the federal state North Rhine-Westfalia(a) the city of Aachen: south of the motorways A4, A544 and the Bundesstrasse B1;(b) the city of Bonn: south of the Bundesstrasse 56 and the motorway A 565 (Bonn-Endenich to Bonn-Poppelsdorf) and southwest of the Bundesstrasse 9;(c) in the Kreis Aachen: the cities Monschau and Stolberg, the municipalities Simmerath and Roetgen;(d) in the Kreis Düren: the cities Heimbach and Nideggen, the municipalities Hürtgenwald and Langerwehe;(e) in the Kreis Euskirchen: the cities Bad Münstereifel, Mechernich, Schleiden and the localities Billig, Euenheim, Euskirchen, Flamersheim, Kirchheim, Kuchenheim, Kreuzweingarten, Niederkastenholz, Palmersheim, Rheder, Roitzheim, Schweinheim, Stotzheim, Wißkirchen (in the city Euskirchen), the municipalities Blankenheim, Dahlem, Hellenthal, Kall and Nettersheim;(f) in the Kreis Rhein-Sieg: the cities Meckenheim and Rheinbach, the municipality Wachtberg, the localities Witterschlick, Volmershofen, Heidgen (in the municipality Alfter) and the localities Buschhoven, Morenhoven, Miel and Odendorf (in the municipality Swisttal).2.   AREAS WHERE THE EMERGENCY VACCINATION IS APPLIEDA.   In the federal state Rhineland-Palatinate1. In the “Eifel” part:(a) in the Kreis Ahrweiler: the municipalities Adenau and Altenahr;(b) in the Kreis Daun: the municipalities Obere Kyll and Hillesheim, in the municipality Daun the localities Betteldorf, Dockweiler, Dreis-Brück, Hinterweiler and Kirchweiler, in the municipality Kelberg the localities Beinhausen, Bereborn, Bodenbach, Bongard, Borler, Boxberg, Brücktal, Drees, Gelenberg, Kelberg, Kirsbach, Mannebach, Neichen, Nitz, Reimerath and Welcherath, in the municipality Gerolstein the localities Berlingen, Duppach, Hohenfels-Essingen, Kalenborn-Scheuern, Neroth, Pelm and Rockeskyll and the City of Gerolstein;(c) in the Kreis Bitburg-Prüm: in the municipality Prüm the localities Büdesheim, Kleinlangenfeld, Neuendorf, Olzheim, Roth bei Prüm, Schwirzheim and Weinsheim.2. In the “Pfalz” part:(a) the city of Pirmasens;(b) in the Kreis Südwestpfalz: the municipalities Pirmasens-Land, Thaleischweiler-Fröschen, Dahner Felsenland, Hauenstein without the Exklave zu Wilgartswiesen, the localities Herschberg, Schauerberg, Schmitshausen, Weselberg, Wallhalben, Knopp-Labach, Hettenhausen, Saalstadt, Hermersberg, Höheinöd, Donsieders, Clausen, Rodalben, Münchweiler a. d. Rodalb, Merzalben, Waldfischbach-Burgalben;(c) in the Kreis Südliche Weinstraße: the localities Annweiler am Trifels without Exklave, south-western Exklave zu Landau in der Pfalz, Rinnthal, Wernersberg, Völkersweiler, Gossersweiler-Stein, Oberschlettenbach, Vorderweidenthal, Silz, Münchweiler am Klingbach, Klingenmünster, Gleiszellen-Gleishorbach, Pleisweiler-Oberhofen, Bad Bergzabern, Birkenhördt, Böllenborn, Dörrenbach, Oberotterbach, Schweigen-Rechtenbach, Schweighofen, Ilbesheim bei Landau in der Pfalz, Leinsweiler, Eschbach, Waldhambach, Waldrohrbach.B.   In the federal state North Rhine-Westfalia(a) the city of Aachen: south of the motorways A4, A544 and the Bundesstrasse B1;(b) the city of Bonn: south of the Bundesstrasse 56 and the motorway A 565 (Bonn-Endenich to Bonn-Poppelsdorf) and southwest of the Bundesstrasse 9;(c) in the Kreis Aachen: the cities Monschau and Stolberg, the municipalities Simmerath and Roetgen;(d) in the Kreis Düren: the cities Heimbach and Nideggen, the municipalities Hürtgenwald and Langerwehe;(e) in the Kreis Euskirchen: the cities Bad Münstereifel, Mechernich, Schleiden and the localities Billig, Euenheim, Euskirchen, Flamersheim, Kirchheim, Kuchenheim, Kreuzweingarten, Niederkastenholz, Palmersheim, Rheder, Roitzheim, Schweinheim, Stotzheim, Wißkirchen (in the city Euskirchen), the municipalities Blankenheim, Dahlem, Hellenthal, Kall and Nettersheim;(f) in the Kreis Rhein-Sieg: the cities Meckenheim and Rheinbach, the municipality Wachtberg, the localities Witterschlick, Volmershofen, Heidgen (in the municipality Alfter) and the localities Buschhoven, Morenhoven, Miel and Odendorf (in the municipality Swisttal).’ +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;Rhineland-Palatinate;Rhineland-Palatinate (Land);vaccination;wild mammal;elephant;fox;wild boar,21 +2338,"83/170/EEC: Commission Decision of 7 April 1983 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Aminco - Hem-o-scan Oxygen Equilibrium Curve Analyzer, model J4- 9675 A' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 608/82 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 21 October 1982, the United Kingdom has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'Aminco - Hem-o-scan Oxygen Equilibrium Curve Analyzer, model J4-9675 A', ordered on 7 May 1982 and intended to be used in vitro research on the effects of oxygen deprivation and other forms of adverse metabolic stress on the deformability of human red cells, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 1 March 1983, within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements, to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is an analyzer;Whereas it does not have requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research, whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus described as 'Aminco - Hem-o-scan Oxygen Equilibrium Curve Analyzer, model J4-9675 A', which is the subject of an application by the United Kingdom of 21 October 1982, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 April 1983.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 74, 18. 3. 1982, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32. +",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;biology;bacteriology;embryology;microbiology,21 +43924,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 280/2014 of 19 March 2014 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of March 2014 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1) and in particular Article 188 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 of 14 May 2007 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas in the poultrymeat sector (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products.(2) The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of March 2014 for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2014 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged under Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2014 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 20 March 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 March 2014.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 125, 15.5.2007, p. 9.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.4.2014-30.6.2014P1 09.4067 14,109564P3 09.4069 0,27007 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +15767,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2013/96 of 21 October 1996 on the issuing of import licences for bananas under the tariff quota for the fourth quarter of 1996 (second period) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 of 10 June 1993 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1409/96 (4), and in particular Article 9 (3) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 478/95 of 1 March 1995 on additional rules for the application of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the tariff quota arrangements for imports of bananas into the Community and amending Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 (5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 702/95 (6), and in particular Article 4 (3) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1834/96 of 23 September 1996 on the issuing of import licences for bananas under the tariff quota for the fourth quarter of 1996 and on the submission of new applications (7), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas Regulation (EC) No 1834/96 fixes the quantities available for the fourth quarter of 1996 under the second period for the submission of applications provided for in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 478/95; whereas, under that Regulation, import licences are to be issued to category B operators who have submitted applications within the time limit laid down for the quantities available, where applicable at the end of the second period, for imports of bananas originating in Costa Rica and Colombia under categories A and C;Whereas Article 9 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 states that, where the quantities covered by import licence applications from one or more of the categories of operators for a given quarter and origin (country or group of countries referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 478/95) exceed the quantity available, a reduction percentage is to be applied to applications quoting that origin;Whereas, as regards Colombia, the abovementioned provisions of Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1834/96 should be applied and the quantities for which licences may be issued to category B operators should be determined;Whereas, on the basis of applications submitted during the second period, the quantities for which licences may be issued for the origins concerned should be determined forthwith;Whereas this Regulation must apply immediately so licences can be issued as quickly as possible,. Import licences shall be issued under the tariff quota for imports of bananas during the fourth quarter of 1996 (second period) in respect of new applications as referred to in Article 4 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 478/95 and those referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1834/96:1. For the quantity set out in the licence application:(a) multiplied, in respect of the origin 'Colombia`, by the reduction coefficient 0,9714 in the case of applications from operators in category B, including applications for up to 150 tonnes;(b) multiplied, in respect of the origin 'Cameroon`, by the reduction coefficient 0,9780 in the case of applications from all categories of operators, including applications for up to 150 tonnes;(c) multiplied, in respect of the origin 'CĂ´te d'Ivoire`, by the reduction coefficient 0,2950 in the case of applications from all categories of operators, including applications for up to 150 tonnes.2. For the quantity set out in the licence application in respect of origins other than those mentioned in point 1. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 October 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) OJ No L 181, 20. 7. 1996, p. 13.(5) OJ No L 49, 4. 3. 1995, p. 13.(6) OJ No L 71, 31. 3. 1995, p. 84.(7) OJ No L 243, 24. 9. 1996, p. 24. +",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;certificate of origin,21 +1750,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1848/94 of 27 July 1994 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2175/92 laying down detailed rules for the application of the specific measures for the supply of processed fruit and vegetables to the Canary Islands and to determine the forecast supply balance for the period 1 July to 30 September 1994. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Canary Islands with regard to certain agricultural products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1974/93 (2), and in particular Article 3 (4) thereof,Whereas the quantities of products eligible for the specific supply arrangements are determined by means of periodic forecast balances which may be revised according to the essential requirements of the market taking into account local production and traditional trade flows;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2175/92 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 324/94 (4), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the specific measures for the supply of processed fruit and vegetables to the Canary Islands, in particular the forecast balance fixing the quantities eligible for the specific supply arrangements for the period from 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994;Whereas, pending further information to be supplied by the competent authorities, and in order to guarantee continuity of the specific supply arrangements, the balance laid down in Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 should be adopted for a period limited to three months on the basis of the quantities determined for the 1993/94 marketing year;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2175/92 is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 1994.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 July 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 13.(2) OJ No L 180, 23. 7. 1993, p. 26.(3) OJ No L 217, 31. 7. 1992, p. 67.(4) OJ No L 41, 12. 2. 1994, p. 45.ANNEX'ANNEX IForecast supply balance covering processed fruit and vegetable products for the Canary Islands over the period 1 July to 30 September 1994""(tonnes)"""" ID=""1"">Part I""> ID=""1"">2007 99> ID=""2"">Preparations other than homogenized, containing fruit other than citrus fruit> ID=""3"">750""> ID=""1"">Part II""> ID=""1"">2008> ID=""2"">Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included:""> ID=""1"">2008 20> ID=""2""> Pineapples> ID=""3"">600""> ID=""1"">2008 30> ID=""2""> Citrus fruit> ID=""3"">125""> ID=""1"">2008 40> ID=""2""> Pears> ID=""3"">400""> ID=""1"">2008 50> ID=""2""> Apricots> ID=""3"">55""> ID=""1"">2008 70> ID=""2""> Peaches> ID=""3"">1 900""> ID=""1"">2008 80> ID=""2""> Strawberries> ID=""3"">25""> ID=""2""> Other, including mixtures other than those of subheading 2008 19:""> ID=""1"">2008 92> ID=""2""> Mixtures> ID=""3"">412,5""> ID=""1"">2008 99> ID=""2""> Other than palm hearts and mixtures> ID=""3"">162,5 3 680'""> +",supply;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;Canary Islands;Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands,21 +8031,"90/501/EEC: Commission Decision of 4 October 1990 amending Decision 73/262/EEC establishing provisions for statistical surveys to be carried out by the member States on bovine livestock, forecasts on the availability of bovine animals for slaughter and statistics on slaughtered bovine animals. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Communities,Having regard to Council Directive 73/132/EEC of 15 May 1973 on statistical surveys to be carried out by the Member States on bovine livestock, forecasts on the availability of bovine animals for slaughter and statistics on slaughtered bovine animals (1), as last amended by Directive 88/659/EEC (2), and in particular Article 3 (3) thereof,Having regard to Commission Decision 73/262/EEC (3),Whereas the carrying out of surveys requires the establishment of definitions of the categories of animals envisaged in Decision 73/262/EEC;Whereas experience has shown that in order to avoid any ambiguity it is desirable that the definition of categories of cows be amended;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Statistics,. The definitions of ""dairy cows"" and ""other cows"" which appear in Annex I to Decision 73/262/EEC are hereby replaced by the definitions contained in Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 October 1990.For the CommissionHenning CHRISTOPHERSENVice-President (1) OJ No L 153, 9.6.1973, p. 25. (2) OJ No L 382, 31.12.1988, p. 34. (3) OJ No L 253, 10.9.1973, p. 5.ANNEX>PIC FILE= ""T0047847""> +",tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;statistics;statistical abstract;statistical analysis;statistical data;statistical information;statistical monitoring;statistical source;statistical survey;statistical table;livestock;flock;herd;live animals;livestock farming;animal husbandry;stockrearing,21 +2934,"Regulation (EC) No 1386/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2001 amending Council Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community and (EEC) No 574/72 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 42 and 308 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1), presented after consulting the Administrative Commission on Social Security for Migrant Workers,Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(2),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty(3),Whereas:(1) It is appropriate to make certain amendments to Council Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71(4) and (EEC) No 574/72(5). These amendments are linked to changes which Member States have made to their social security legislation.(2) Following the notification by the French Government to the President of the Council of a declaration making Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 applicable to the two French supplementary pension schemes ARRCO and AGIRC, it seems appropriate to facilitate the application of that Regulation to the schemes by adding new points to Annex IV Part C and Annex VI thereto, chiefly to take account of the supplementary nature of these schemes by comparison with the basic regimes, and of the fact that the benefits they grant are calculated on the basis of the number of pension points acquired, independently of the periods completed.(3) It is appropriate to clarify that benefits under the Austrian statutory special assistance scheme are to be granted according to the provisions of Title III Chapter 3 of Regulation (EEC) 1408/71.(4) To take account of the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Communities of 11 June 1998 in Case C-275/96 Kuusijärvi v. Riksförsäkringsverket(6), section ""N. SWEDEN"" of Annex VI should be amended.(5) It is appropriate to amend Article 34(5) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 in order to separate it from Article 34(4) and hence no longer to refer to the reimbursement procedure subject to a ceiling where the expenses have been incurred during a stay in a Member State which does not provide for rates of reimbursement.(6) It is necessary to amend Article 93(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 to take account of Council Regulation (EC) No 307/1999(7), which extends Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 to cover students.(7) It is appropriate to amend Article 107 of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 following the introduction of the euro on 1 January 1999.(8) In order to attain the objective of freedom of movement for workers, it is necessary and appropriate to amend the rules relating to the coordination of national social security schemes through a Community legal instrument that is binding and directly applicable in each Member State.(9) With the exception of Article 42, the Treaty does not provide, for the adoption of this Regulation, for powers other than those under Article 308,. Annexes IIa, IV and VI to Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 shall be amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 34(5) shall be replaced by the following: ""5. If the legislation of the State of stay does not provide for rates of reimbursement, the competent institution may effect the reimbursement in accordance with the rates it administers, without the agreement of the person concerned being necessary. In no case shall the amount of reimbursement exceed the amount of the expenses actually incurred.""2. Article 93(1) shall be replaced by the following: ""1. The actual amount of benefits in kind provided pursuant to Article 19(1) and (2) of the Regulation to employed and self-employed persons and to members of their families residing in the territory of the same Member State, and benefits in kind provided pursuant to Articles 21(2), 22, 22a, 22b, 25(1), (3) and (4), 26, 31, 34a or 34b of the Regulation, shall be refunded by the competent institution to the institution which provided the said benefits as shown in the accounts of that institution.""3. Article 107 shall be amended as follows:(a) Paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following: ""1. For the purposes of the following provisions:(a) Regulation: Article 12(2), (3) and (4), Article 14d(1), Article 19(1)(b), last sentence, Article 22(1)(ii), last sentence, Article 25(1)(b), penultimate sentence, Article 41(1)(c) and (d), Article 46(4), Article 46a(3), Article 50, Article 52(b), last sentence, Article 55(1)(ii), last sentence, Article 70(1), first subparagraph, Article 71(1)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii), penultimate sentence;(b) implementing Regulation: Article 34(1), (4) and (5),the rate for the conversion into a currency of amounts denominated in another currency shall be the rate calculated by the Commission and based on the monthly average, during the reference period specified in paragraph 2, of reference rates of exchange of currencies published by the European Central Bank.""(b) Paragraph 3 shall be deleted. This Regulation shall enter into force on the first day of the second month following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. , as far as the changes to Section ""E. FRANCE"" of Annex IV, Part C, and of Annex VI to Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 are concerned, shall apply as from 1 January 2000.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 5 June 2001.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentN. FontaineFor the CouncilThe PresidentL. Engqvist(1) OJ C 274 E, 26.9.2000, p. 113.(2) OJ C 367, 20.12.2000, p. 18.(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 15 February 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal), and Decision of the Council of 14 May 2001.(4) OJ L 149, 5.7.1971, p. 2. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1399/1999 (OJ L 164, 30.6.1999, p. 1).(5) OJ L 74, 27.3.1972, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1399/1999.(6) [1998] ECR I-3419.(7) OJ L 38, 12.2.1999, p. 1.ANNEXAnnexes IIa, IV and VI to Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 shall be amended as follows:1. In Annex IIa, in section ""O. UNITED KINGDOM"", paragraphs (c) and (g) shall be replaced by the following: ""(c) Working Families' Tax Credit (Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, section 123(1)(b), Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992, section 122(1)(b), and Tax Credits Act 1999).""""(g) Disabled Person's Tax Credit (Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, section 123(1)(c), Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992, section 122(1)(c), and Tax Credits Act 1999).""2. In Annex IV, Part C, Section ""E. FRANCE"", the word ""None"" shall be replaced by the following: ""All applications for pension benefits or survivor's benefits under supplementary pension schemes for employees, with the exception of applications for old-age pensions or surviving partner's pensions under the supplementary pension scheme for flying personnel employed in civil aviation.""3. Annex VI is hereby amended as follows:(a) Section ""E. FRANCE"" shall be amended as follows: (i) In point 3, the following subparagraph shall be added: ""The preceding conditions shall also hold good when applying to other Member States' nationals the provisions which allow a French employed worker pursuing his activity outside France voluntarily to join a French supplementary pension scheme for employed workers either directly or via his employer.""(ii) Point 5 shall be replaced by the following: ""5. For the calculation of the theoretical amount referred to in Article 46(2)(a) of the Regulation, in basic or supplementary schemes in which old-age pensions are calculated on the basis of retirement points, the competent institution shall take into account, in respect of each of the years of insurance completed under the legislation of any other Member State, the number of retirement points arrived at by dividing the number of retirement points acquired under the legislation it applies by the number of years corresponding to these points.""(iii) The following point shall be added: ""9. The French legislation applicable to an employed worker or a former employed worker for the purposes of applying Chapter 3 of Title III of the Regulation is deemed to apply both to the basic old-age insurance scheme(s) and to the supplementary pension scheme(s) to which the person concerned has been subject.""(b) In Section ""K. AUSTRIA"", the following point shall be added: ""7. Special assistance under the Special Assistance Act (""Sonderunterstützungsgesetz"") of 30 November 1973 shall be considered as an old-age pension for the purposes of applying the Regulation.""(c) In Section ""N. SWEDEN"", point 1 shall be replaced by the following: ""1. For the application of Article 72 of the Regulation, a person's entitlement to parental benefit shall be determined by regarding insurance periods completed in another Member State as being based on the same average income as the Swedish insurance periods with which they are aggregated."" +",family benefit;accommodation allowance;child benefit;family allowance;family income support;head-of-household allowance;household allowance;rent allowance;single parent allowance;wage earner;employed person;employee;social security;national insurance;social protection;exchange rate;dual exchange rate;worker (EU);Community worker;intra-Community worker;self-employment,21 +5050,"Council Decision 2010/573/CFSP of 27 September 2010 concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 25 February 2008, the Council adopted Common Position 2008/160/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova (1). By Council Decision 2010/105/CFSP, (2) those restrictive measures were extended until 27 February 2011 but their application suspended until 30 September 2010.(2) On the basis of a re-examination of Common Position 2008/160/CFSP, the restrictive measures should be extended until 30 September 2011.(3) However, in order to encourage progress in reaching a political settlement to the Transnistrian conflict, addressing the remaining problems of the Latin-script schools and restoring free movement of persons, the restrictive measures should be suspended until 31 March 2011. At the end of that period, the Council will review the restrictive measures in the light of developments, notably in the areas mentioned above. The Council may decide to reapply or lift travel restrictions at any time,. 1.   Member States shall take the necessary measures to prevent the entry into, or transit through, their territories of the persons who are responsible:(i) for preventing progress in arriving at a political settlement of the Transnistrian conflict in the Republic of Moldova, as listed in Annex I;(ii) for the design and implementation of the campaign of intimidation and closure against Latin-script Moldovan schools in the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova, as listed in Annex II.2.   Paragraph 1 will not oblige a Member State to refuse its own nationals entry into its territory.3.   Paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice to the cases where a Member State is bound by an obligation of international law, namely:(i) as a host country of an international intergovernmental organisation;(ii) as a host country to an international conference convened by, or under the auspices of, the United Nations;(iii) under a multilateral agreement conferring privileges and immunities;(iv) under the 1929 Treaty of Conciliation (Lateran pact) concluded by the Holy See (State of the Vatican City) and Italy.4.   Paragraph 3 shall be considered as applying also in cases where a Member State is host country of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).5.   The Council shall be duly informed in all cases where a Member State grants an exemption pursuant to paragraphs 3 or 4.6.   Member States may grant exemptions from the measures imposed in paragraph 1 where travel is justified on the grounds of urgent humanitarian need, or on grounds of attending intergovernmental meetings, including those promoted by the European Union, or hosted by a Member State holding the Chairmanship in office of the OSCE, where a political dialogue is conducted that directly promotes democracy, human rights and the rule of law in the Republic of Moldova.7.   A Member State wishing to grant exemptions referred to in paragraph 6 shall notify the Council in writing. The exemption shall be deemed to be granted unless one or more of the Council Members raises an objection in writing within two working days of receiving notification of the proposed exemption. In the event that one or more of the Council members raises an objection, the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may decide to grant the proposed exemption.8.   In cases where pursuant to paragraphs 3, 4, 6 and 7, a Member State authorises the entry into, or transit through, its territory of persons listed in Annexes I and II, the authorisation shall be limited to the purpose for which it is given and to the persons concerned thereby. The Council, acting upon a proposal by a member state or the High representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, shall adopt modifications to the lists contained in Annex I and Annex II as required by political developments in the Republic of Moldova. Council Decision 2010/105/CFSP is hereby repealed. 1.   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.2.   This Decision shall apply until 30 September 2011. It shall be kept under constant review. It may be renewed or amended, as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.3.   The restrictive measures provided for in this Decision shall be suspended until 31 March 2011. At the end of that period, the Council shall review the restrictive measures.. Done at Brussels, 27 September 2010.For the CouncilThe PresidentK. PEETERS(1)  OJ L 51, 26.2.2008, p. 23.(2)  OJ L 46, 23.2.2010, p. 3.ANNEX IList of persons referred to in Article 1(1)(i)1. SMIRNOV, Igor Nikolayevich, ‘President’, born on 23 October 1941 in Khabarovsk, Russian Federation, Russian passport No 50No0337530.2. SMIRNOV, Vladimir Igorevich, son of No 1 and ‘Chairman of the State Customs Committee’, born on 3 April 1961 in Kupiansk, Kharkovskaya oblast or Novaya Kakhovka, Khersonskaya oblast, Ukraine, Russian passport No 50No00337016.3. SMIRNOV, Oleg Igorevich, son of No 1 and ‘Adviser to the State Customs Committee’, ‘Member of the Supreme Soviet’, born on 8 August 1967 in Novaya Kakhovka, Khersonskaya oblast, Ukraine, Russian passport No 60No1907537.4. LITSKAI, Valery Anatolyevich, former ‘Minister for Foreign Affairs’, born on 13 February 1949 in Tver, Russian Federation, Russian passport No 51No0076099, issued 9 August 2000.5. KHAZHEYEV, Stanislav Galimovich, ‘Minister for Defence’, born on 28 December 1941 in Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation.6. ANTYUFEYEV, Vladimir Yuryevich, alias SHEVTSOV, Vadim, ‘Minister for State Security’, born in 1951 in Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Russian passport.7. KOROLYOV, Alexandr Ivanovich, ‘Vice-President’, born on 24 October 1958 in Wroclaw, Poland, Russian passport.8. BALALA, Viktor Alekseyevich, former ‘Minister of Justice’, born in 1961 in Vinnitsa, Ukraine.9. GUDYMO, Oleg Andreyevich, ‘Member of the Supreme Soviet’, ‘Chairman of the Committee on Security, Defence and Peacekeeping of the Supreme Soviet’, former ‘Deputy Minister of Security’, born on 11 September 1944 in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, Russian passport No 51No0592094.10. KRASNOSELSKY, Vadim Nikolayevich, ‘Minister of Internal Affairs’, born on 14 April 1970 in Dauriya, Zabaykalskyi rayon, Chitinskaya oblast, Russian Federation.11. ATAMANIUK, Vladimir, ‘Deputy Minister of Defence’.ANNEX IIList of persons referred to in Article 1(1)(ii)1. MAZUR, Igor Leonidovich, ‘Head of State Administration in Dubossary Rayon’, born on 29 January 1967 in Dubossary, Republic of Moldova.2. PLATONOV, Yuri Mikhailovich, known as Yury PLATONOV, ‘Head of State Administration in Rybnitsa Rayon and Rybnitsa City’, born on 16 January 1948 in Klimkovo, Poddorsky rayon, Novgorodskaya oblast, Russian passport No 51No0527002, issued by the Russian Embassy in Chisinau on 4 May 2001.3. CHERBULENKO, Alla Viktorovna, ‘Deputy Head of State Administration of Rybnitsa’, responsible for education issues.4. KOGUT, Vecheslav Vasyilevich, ‘Head of State Administration in Bender’, born on 16 February 1950 in Taraclia, Chadir-Lunga rayon, Republic of Moldova.5. KOSTIRKO, Viktor Ivanovich, ‘Head of State Administration in Tiraspol’, born on 24 May 1948, Komsomolsk na Amure, Habarovsky kray, Russian Federation +",international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;political figure;female politician;male politician;politician;politician (female);politician (male);statesman;Moldova;Republic of Moldova;removal;deportation;expulsion;refoulement;refusal of entry;removal order;return decision,21 +294,"82/825/EEC: Commission Decision of 23 November 1982 amending Decision 82/351/EEC recognizing certain parts of the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany as being officially swine fever freer (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 80/1095/EEC of 11 November 1980 laying down conditions designed to render and keep the territory of the Community free from classical swine fever (1), and in particular Article 7 (2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Decision 81/112/EEC of 22 January 1982 approving the plan for the accelerated eradication of classical swine fever presented by the Federal Republic of Germany (2),Whereas the Federal Republic of Germany is implementing the plan for the eradication of classical swine fever on a regional basis;Whereas Commission Decision 82/351/EEC (3) has recognized certain parts of the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany as being officially swine-fever-free; whereas since that time certain other regions have fulfilled the required conditions it is therefore necessary to add these regions to the parts of the territory as laid down in Article 1 of Decision 82/351/EEC;Whereas the status of the designated officially swine-fever-free regions will be maintained by the prohibition of entry of vaccinated pigs into such regions except for immediate slaughter;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The following regions are added to the list laid down in Article 1 of Decision 82/351/EEC: 'Lueneburg, Hannover, Braunschweig, Giessen'. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 23 November 1982.For the CommissionPoul DALSAGERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 325, 1. 12. 1980, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 45, 17. 2. 1982, p. 27.(3) OJ No L 157, 8. 6. 1982, p. 26. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;regions of Germany;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;decontamination;disinfection;disease vector;disease carrier;disease-carrying insect,21 +19513,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2626/1999 of 13 December 1999 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/1999(2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas:(1) It is necessary to make a distinction between mushrooms prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid of subheading 2001 90 50 on the one hand and mushrooms otherwise prepared or preserved than by vingegar or acetic acid of subheading 2003 10 on the other hand;(2) According to the text of the Harmonised System Explanatory Notes to heading No 2001, amongst other additivies, salt can be added to products of that heading. In this case salt has been added for the purposes of the preparation only;(3) In order to be able to make the distinction with products of subheading 2003 10, it seems necessary to limit the total content of salt in products of subheading 2001 90 50;(4) It seems appropriate to limit the salt content to a maximum of 2,5 % by weight;(5) It is necessary to clarify Additional Note No 1 to Chapter 20 to reflect this decision;(6) Points 3 and 4 of the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1196/97(3), that previously served to classify such products on the basis of their vinegar content, irrespective of the salt content, should be repealed;(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee;. Additional Note 1 of Chapter 20 of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 is replaced by: ""1. For the purposes of heading No 2001, vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid must have a content of free, volatile acid of 0,5 % by weight or more, expressed as acetic acid. In addition mushrooms falling under subheading 2001 90 50 should not have a salt content exceeding 2,5 % by weight."" Points 3 and 4 of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1196/97 are hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 21st day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 December 1999.For the CommissionMario MONTIMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1.(2) OJ L 278, 28.10.1999, p. 1.(3) OJ L 170, 28.6.1997, p. 13. +",prepared foodstuff;cooked foodstuff;deep-frozen dish;food preparation;pre-cooked foodstuff;nomenclature;statistical nomenclature;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;Combined Nomenclature;CN,21 +13476,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 3170/94 of 21 December 1994 opening for the first half of 1995 and laying down detailed rules for the application of an import quota for live bovine animals weighing between 160 and 300 kilograms, originating in and coming from the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3491/93 of 13 December 1993 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Hungary, of the other part (1), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3492/93 of 13 December 1993 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part (2), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 520/92 of 27 February 1992 on certain procedures for applying the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Economic Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, of the other part (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2235/93 (4), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1884/94 (6), and in particular Article 15 (2) thereof,Whereas the Association Agreements between the European Economic Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Hungary and the Republic of Poland, of the other part, entered into force on 1 January 1994; whereas, pending the entry into force of the Association Agreement concluded with the former Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, the Community has decided to apply with effect from 1 March 1992 an interim agreement concluded with the aforesaid country, hereinafter referred to as the 'Interim Agreement';Whereas the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic was dissolved with effect from 1 January 1993; whereas, as successor States to the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic will continue to assume all obligations arising from all agreements between the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic and the European Communities, and in particular from the Interim Agreement; whereas the said Interim Agreement was amended by Additional Protocols and by Supplementary Protocols concluded with the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic;Whereas, in view of the trade concessions provided for in the abovementioned Agreements with respect to agricultural products, a Community tariff quota for imports of bovine animals weighing between 160 and 300 kilograms originating in and coming from Poland, Hungary, the Slovak Republic or the Czech Republic at a reduced 25 % levy should be opened for 1995;Whereas the Uruguay Round Agreements are due to apply from 1 July 1995; whereas the detailed rules for the application of this quota should be laid down and it should be opened until that date;Whereas half the reference quantity for 1995 laid down in the Association Agreements amounts to 138 600 head; whereas the estimate of young male bovine animals intended for fattening has been set at 99 000 for the first half of 1995; whereas the quota for the first half of 1995 amounts to 39 600 as a result;Whereas limiting the system in question to the first half of 1995 results in a shortened time limit for imports; whereas this time limit should therefore be extended by one month as a transitional measure;Whereas, while recalling the provisions of the Interim Agreements intended to guarantee the origin of the product, the management of the system should be ensured through import licences; whereas, with that in mind, it would be appropriate to define, in particular, the detailed rules for submission of applications, as well as the information which must be included on the applications and licences, notwithstanding certain provisions of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 of 16 November 1988 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products (7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2746/94 (8), and Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 of 4 September 1980 on special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences in the beef and veal sector (9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1084/94 (10); whereas provision should also be made for the licences to be issued after a delay for consideration and, where necessary, with the application of a single percentage reduction;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. 1. A tariff quota for imports of live bovine animals falling within CN codes 0102 90 41 or 0102 90 49 originating in and coming from Poland, Hungary, the Slovak Republic or the Czech Republic is hereby opened for the first half of 1995.The total volume of the quota shall be 39 600 head.2. The reduced import levy applicable to animals under this quota shall be 25 % of the full levy applicable on the date of acceptance of the declaration of release for free circulation. In order to qualify for the quota referred to in Article 1:(a) applicants for import licences must be natural or legal persons who, at the time applications are submitted, must prove to the satisfaction of the competent authorities of the Member State concerned that they have imported and/or exported during 1994 at least 50 animals falling within CN code 0102 90 and originating in or intended for countries which are considered by their authorities third countries on 31 December 1994; applicants must be entered in the official register of a Member State;(b) licence applications may be presented only in the Member State in which the applicant is registered;(c) licence applications shall relate to a number equal to or greater than 50 head and relate to a quantity not exceeding 10 % of the quantity available.Where applications for import licences exceed this quantity, they shall only be considered within the limits of the said quantity;(d) Sections 7 and 8 of licence applications and licences shall show the countries referred to in Article 1 (1); licences shall carry with them an obligation to import from one or more of the countries indicated;(e) Section 20 of licence applications and licences shall show one of the following:Reglamento (CE) no 3170/94,Forordning (EF) nr. 3170/94,Verordnung (EG) Nr. 3170/94,Kanonismos (EK) arith. 3170/94,Regulation (EC) No 3170/94,Règlement (CE) no 3170/94,Regolamento (CE) n. 3170/94,Verordening (EG) nr. 3170/94,Regulamento (CE) nº 3170/94.(f) Section 24 of licences shall contain one of the following statements:Exacción reguladora, tal como establece el Reglamento (CE) no 3170/94,Importafgift i henhold til forordning (EF) nr. 3170/94,Abschoepfung gemaess Verordnung (EG) Nr. 3170/94,I eisfora opos provlepetai apo ton kanonismo (EK) arith. 3170/94,Levy as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 3170/94,Prélèvement comme prévu par le règlement (CE) no 3170/94,Prelievo a norma del regolamento (CE) n. 3170/94,Heffing overeenkomstig Verordening (EG) nr. 3170/94,Direito nivelador conforme estabelecido no Regulamento (CE) nº 3170/94.(g) at the time of acceptance of the declaration of release for free circulation, importers shall undertake to inform the competent authorities of the importing Member State, not later than one month after the date of import:- of the number of animals imported,- of the origin of the animals.The authorities shall forward this information to the Commission before the beginning of each month. 1. Licence applications may be lodged only from 13 to 20 January 1995.2. Where the same applicant lodges more than one application, all applications from that person shall be inadmissible.3. The Member States shall notify the Commission of the applications lodged not later than 9 February 1995. Such notification shall comprise a list of applicants and quantities applied for.All notifications, including notifications of 'nil' applications, shall be made by telex or fax, drawn up on the model in the Annex to this Regulation in the case where applications have been made.4. The Commission shall decide to what extent quantities may be awarded in respect of licence applications. If the quantities in respect of which licences have been applied for exceed the quantities available, the Commission shall fix a single percentage reduction in the quantities applied for.5. Subject to a decision to accept applications by the Commission, licences shall be issued at the earliest opportunity.6. Import licences shall be issued for a number equal to or greater than 50 head.If, because of the numbers applied for, the percentage reduction results in fewer than 50 head per import licence, the Member States shall, by drawing lots, allocate licences covering 50 head.If the remaining balance is less than 50 head, a single licence shall cover that quantity.7. Licences issued shall be valid throughout the Community. Without prejudice to the provisions of this Regulation, Regulations (EEC) No 3719/88 and (EEC) No 2377/80 shall apply.However, in the case of quantities imported under the terms of Article 8 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88, the levy shall be collected in full in respect of quantities in excess of those stated on the import licence. 1. Notwithstanding Article 9 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88, import licences issued pursuant to this Regulation shall not be transferable.2. Notwithstanding Article 4 (c) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80, the term of validity of import licences expires on 31 July 1995. The animals shall be put into free circulation on the presentation of a movement certificate EUR 1 issued by the exporting country in accordance with Protocol 4 annexed to the Interim Agreements. 1. Each animal imported under the arrangements referred to in Article 1 shall be identified by either:- an indelible tattoo, or- an official earmark or an earmark officially approved by the Member State on at least one of its ears.2. The said tattoo or marks shall be so designed as to enable the date when the animal was put into free circulation and the identity of the importer to be established, by means of a record made when the animal is put into free circulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1994.For the CommissionRené STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 319, 21. 12. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 319, 21. 12. 1993, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 56, 29. 2. 1992, p. 9.(4) OJ No L 200, 10. 8. 1993, p. 5.(5) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 24.(6) OJ No L 197, 30. 7. 1994, p. 27.(7) OJ No L 331, 2. 12. 1988, p. 1.(8) OJ No L 290, 11. 11. 1994, p. 6.(9) OJ No L 241, 13. 9. 1980, p. 5.(10) OJ No L 120, 11. 5. 1994, p. 30.ANNEX +",Hungary;Republic of Hungary;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;Poland;Republic of Poland;Czechoslovakia;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant,21 +13842,"95/487/EC: Council Decision of 23 October 1995 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America establishing a cooperation programme in higher education and vocational education and training. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 126 and 127, in conjunction with Article 228 (2) first sentence and (3) first subparagraph thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas by its Decision of 21 November 1994 the Council authorized the Commission to negotiate agreements for cooperation in higher education and vocational training between the European Community, Canada and the United States of America;Whereas the Community and the United States of America expect to obtain mutual benefit from such cooperation, which must, on the Community's side, be complementary to the bilateral programmes between the Member States and the United States of America and provide a European added value;Whereas the Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America establishing a cooperation programme in higher education and vocational education and training should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America establishing a cooperation programme in higher education and vocational education and training is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The financial reference amount to fulfil the Community's financial obligations mentioned in Article 7 of the Agreement shall be ECU 6,5 million for the five-year period provided for in Article 11 (2) thereof.The annual appropriations shall be authorized by the budget authority within the limit of the financial perspective.The scholarships provided in accordance with Article 4 (3) of the Agreement shall be independent of the national Fulbright scholarships granted by the United States/Member States bilateral commissions. The delegation of the European Community to the Joint Committee referred to in Article 5 of the Agreement shall consist of a representative from the Commission assisted by a representative from each Member State. The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person or persons empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Council of the European Union and to carry out the notifications provided for in Article 11 of the Agreement.. Done at Luxembourg, 23 October 1995.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. SAAVEDRA ACEVEDO(1) OJ No C 287, 30. 10. 1995. +",vocational training;distance training;e-training;manpower training;pre-vocational training;sandwich training;ratification of an agreement;conclusion of an agreement;cooperation agreement (EU);EC cooperation agreement;vocational education;commercial school;technical school;vocational school;higher education;grande école;institute of technology;tertiary education;United States;USA;United States of America,21 +29330,"2005/114/EC: Commission Decision of 7 February 2005 on the continuation in the year 2005 of Community comparative trials and tests on seeds and propagating material of Gramineae, Medicago sativa L. and Beta, under Council Directives 66/401/EEC and 2002/54/EC started in 2004. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 66/401/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of fodder plant seed (1),Having regard to Council Directive 2002/54/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of beet seed (2),Having regard to Commission Decision 2004/11/EC of 18 December 2003 setting out the arrangements for Community comparative trials and tests on seeds and propagating material of certain plants of agricultural and vegetable species and vine under Council Directives 66/401/EEC, 66/402/EEC, 68/193/EEC, 92/33/EEC, 2002/54/EC, 2002/55/EC, 2002/56/EC and 2002/57/EC for the years 2004 and 2005 (3), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas:(1) Decision 2004/11/EC sets out the arrangements for the comparative trials and tests to be carried out under Council Directives 66/401/EEC and 2002/54/EC as regards Gramineae, Medicago sativa L. and Beta for 2004 and 2005.(2) Tests and trials carried out in 2004 should be continued in 2005,. Community comparative trials and tests which began in 2004 on seed and propagating material of Gramineae, Medicago sativa L. and Beta shall be continued in 2005 in accordance with Decision 2004/11/EC.. Done at Brussels, 7 February 2005.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ 125, 11.7.1966, p. 2298/66. Directive as last amended by Directive 2004/117/EC (OJ L 14, 18.1.2005, p. 18).(2)  OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 12. Directive as last amended by Directive 2004/117/EC.(3)  OJ L 3, 7.1.2004, p. 38. +",fodder plant;plant propagation;grafting;plant reproduction;seed;fodder beet;comparative analysis;comparative assessment;comparative research;comparison;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;testing;experiment;industrial testing;pilot experiment;test,21 +40354,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1222/2011 of 28 November 2011 amending Regulation (EC) No 1010/2009 as regards administrative arrangements with third countries on catch certificates for marine fisheries products. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (1), in particular Articles 12(4), 14(3), 20(4) and 52 thereof,Whereas:(1) Administrative arrangements with third countries on catch certificates for fisheries products are listed in Annex IX to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1010/2009 of 22 October 2009 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 (2).(2) Two new administrative arrangements on catch certificates, based on electronic traceability systems, have been agreed with Norway and South Africa respectively on 4 May 2011 and 21 September 2010.(3) Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No 1010/2009 should be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,. Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No 1010/2009 is amended as set out in Annexes I and II to this Regulation. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 November 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 280, 27.10.2009, p. 5.ANNEX IIn Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No 1010/2009, Section 1 is replaced by the following:‘Section 1NORWAYCATCH CERTIFICATION SCHEMEIn accordance with Article 12(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008, the catch certificate provided for in Article 12 and Annex II of that Regulation shall be replaced — for fisheries products obtained from catches made by fishing vessels flying the Norwegian flag — by the Norwegian catch certificate, based on the Norwegian system on weighing and recording of catches, which is an electronic traceability system under the control of the Norwegian authorities ensuring the same level of control by authorities as required under the European Union catch certification scheme.Specimens of the Norweigian catch certificate which shall replace the European Union Catch Certificate and Re-export Certificate and are given in Appendix I.Documents referred to in Article 14(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 may be communicated by electronic means.Norway shall require a catch certificate for landings and imports to Norway of catches made by fishing vessels flying the flag of a Member State of the European Union.MUTUAL ASSISTANCEMutual assistance under Article 51 of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 shall be developed to facilitate the exchange of information and the assistance between the respective authorities in Norway and in the Member States of the European Union, based on the detailed rules on mutual assistance laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1010/2009.Appendix IANNEX IIIn Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No 1010/2009, the following Section 7 is added:‘Section 7SOUTH AFRICACATCH CERTIFICATION SCHEMEIn accordance with Article 12(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008, the catch certificate provided for in Article 12 and Annex II of that Regulation shall be replaced — for fisheries products obtained from catches made by fishing vessels flying the flag of South Africa — by South African catch certificates, which is an electronic traceability system under the control of the South African authorities ensuring the same level of control by authorities as required under the European Union catch certification scheme.Specimens of the South African catch certificates which shall replace the European Union Catch Certificate and Re-export Certificate and are given in Appendix I.Documents referred to in Article 14(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 may be communicated by electronic means.Appendix I +",Norway;Kingdom of Norway;fishery product;South Africa;Ciskei;Republic of South Africa;South African Republic;Transkei;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,21 +27775,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 148/2004 of 28 January 2004 determining the extent to which applications submitted in January 2004 for import licences for the tariff quotas for beef and veal provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1279/98 for Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, the Republic of Poland and the Republic of Hungary can be accepted. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal(1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1279/98(2) laying down detailed rules for applying the tariff quotas for beef and veal provided for in Council Decisions 2003/286/EC, 2003/298/EC, 2003/299/EC, 2003/18/EC, 2003/263/EC and 2003/285/EC for Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, the Republic of Poland and the Republic of Hungary, and in particular Article 4(4) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2340/2003 of 29 December 2003 derogating, for the year 2004, from Regulation (EC) No 1279/98 laying down detailed rules for applying the tariff quotas for beef and veal provided for in Council Decisions 2003/286/EC, 2003/298/EC, 2003/299/EC, 2003/18/EC, 2003/263/EC and 2003/285/EC for Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, the Republic of Poland and the Republic of Hungary(3), and in particular Article 1(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Articles 1 and 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1279/98 set the quantities of beef and veal products originating in Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria which may be imported on special terms for the period 1 January to 30 June 2004. By way of derogation from the first paragraph of Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1279/98, for the year 2004, Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 2340/2003 derogating, for the year 2004, from Regulation (EC) No 1279/98 split those quantities into two periods, the first of which runs from 1 January to 30 April 2004.(2) The quantities of beef and veal products originating in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria for which import licence applications have been submitted are such that the applications can be accepted in full.(3) The quantities of beef and veal products originating in Poland for which licence applications have been submitted exceed those available and must be reduced proportionately under Article 4(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1279/98.(4) The licence applications submitted for the period 1 January to 30 April 2004 for beef and veal products originating in Bulgaria and Romania relate to less than the quantities available. For each quota concerned the quantity available for the period 1 May to 30 June 2004 should therefore be determined, in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2340/2003, in the light of the quantities remaining available from the previous period,. Each import licence application submitted in the period 1 January to 30 April 2004 in connection with the quotas referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1279/98 shall be granted for up to the following quantities:(a) 100 % of the quantities requested of products falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202 originating in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Romania, Bulgaria or Hungary;(b) 100 % of the quantities requested of products falling within CN code 1602 50 originating in Romania;(c) 0,45080 % of the quantities requested of products falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202 originating in Poland. The quantities for which import licences may be submitted for the period 1 May to 30 June 2004 under the beef and veal tariff quotas provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1279/98 as regards products originating in Bulgaria or Romania shall be as follows:- Bulgaria:>TABLE>- Romania:>TABLE> This Regulation shall enter into force on 29 January 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 January 2004.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1).(2) OJ L 176, 20.6.1998, p. 12. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1144/2003 (OJ L 160, 28.06.2003, p. 44).(3) OJ L 346, 31.12.2003, p. 31. +",Hungary;Republic of Hungary;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;Poland;Republic of Poland;Romania;beef;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;Slovakia;Slovak Republic;Czech Republic,21 +12391,"94/491/EC: Commission Decision of 26 July 1994 on additional financial aid from the Community for the work of the Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieuhygiene, Bilthoven, Netherlands, a Community reference laboratory for residue testing (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 28 thereof,Whereas under Article 1 (b) of Council Decision 91/664/EEC of 11 December 1991 designating the Community reference laboratories for testing certain substances for residues (3), the Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieuhygiene, Bilthoven, Netherlands has been designated as the reference laboratory for the residues referred to in Annex I, group A.I and A.II, to Council Directive 86/469/EEC (4);Whereas all the tasks to be performed by the reference laboratory are defined in Article 1 of Council Decision 89/187/EEC of 6 March 1989 determining the powers and conditions of operation of the Community reference laboratories provided for by Directive 86/469/EEC concerning the examination of animals and fresh meat for the presence of residues (5);Whereas in accordance with Decision 93/459/EEC (6) a contract has been concluded between the European Community and the Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieuhygiene; whereas this contract has been concluded for one year in the first instance; whereas this contract should be extended to enable the reference laboratory to continue to perform the functions and tasks referred to in Decision 89/187/EEC;Whereas the Community financial aid is provided for an additional one-year period; whereas this will be reviewed, with a view to an extension, before the end of the said period;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Community shall grant the Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieuhygiene, a reference laboratory designated in Article 1 of Decision 91/664/EEC, additional financial aid amounting to not more than ECU 400 000. 1. For the purposes of Article 1, the contract referred to in Decision 93/459/EEC is hereby extended for one year.2. The Director-General for Agriculture is hereby authorized to sign the amendment to the contract in the name of the Commission of the European Communities.3. The financial aid provided for in Article 1 shall be paid to the reference laboratory in accordance with the procedure set out in the contract referred to in Decision 93/459/EEC. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 368, 31. 12. 1991, p. 17.(4) OJ No L 275, 26. 9. 1986, p. 36.(5) OJ No L 66, 10. 3. 1989, p. 37.(6) OJ No L 215, 25. 8. 1993, p. 12. +",slaughter animal;animal for slaughter;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;veterinary medicinal product;VMP;medicinal product for veterinary use;veterinary pharmaceutical product;veterinary product;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;fresh meat;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +4421,"Council Directive 86/415/EEC of 24 July 1986 on the installation, location, operation and identification of the controls of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),Whereas the technical requirements with which wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors must comply pursuant to national laws relate, inter alia, to the installation, location, operation and identification of controls;Whereas those requirements differ from one Member State to another; whereas it is therefore necessary that all Member States adopt the same requirements, either in addition to or in place of their existing rules, in particular in order to allow the EEC type-approval procedure which was the subject of Council Directive 74/150/EEC of 4 March 1974 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors (3) as last amended by the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal to be applied in respect of each tractor type;Whereas the harmonization of these requirements is an obvious safety factor and, where the location of the controls and the symbols used for them are concerned, makes it possible to surmount the problem associated with indications in the various languages;Whereas the approximation of the national laws relating to wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors entails recognition(1) OJ N° C 172, 13. 7. 1981, p. 108.(2) OJ N° C 189, 30. 7. 1981, p. 15.(3) OJ N° L 84, 28. 3. 1974, p. 10.by Member States of the checks carried out by each of them on the basis of common requirements,. 1. 'Agricultural or forestry tractors' means any motor vehicle, fitted with wheels or endless tracks, having at least two axles, the main function of which lies in its tractive power and which is specially designed to tow, push, carry or power certain tools, machinery or trailers intended for agricultural or forestry use. It may be equipped to carry a load or passengers.2. This Directive shall apply only to the tractors defined in paragraph 1, which are fitted with pneumatic tyres and have at least two axles and a maximum design speed of between 6 and 30 kilometres per hour. N° Member State may refuse to grant EEC type-approval or national type-approval in respect of a tractor, or refuse or prohibit its sale, registration, entry into service or use on grounds relating to the installation, location, operation and identification of controls if the latter satisfy the requirements set out in Annexes I, II, III and IV. This Directive shall not affect the right of Member States to specify - with due observance of the Treaty - the requirements they deem necessary to ensure that workers areprotected when using the tractors in question, provided this does not mean that the tractors are modified in a way unspecified in this Directive. Any amendments necessary to adapt the requirements of the Annexes to technical progress shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of Directive 74/150/EEC. 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 1 October 1987. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.2. Member States shall ensure that the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive are communicated to the Commission. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 July 1986.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. CLARKEWG:L333UMBE00.95FF: 3UEN; SETUP: 01; Hoehe: 847 mm; 132 Zeilen; 4108 Zeichen;Bediener: MIKE Pr.: A;Kunde: ................................ANNEX IDEFINITIONS, APPLICATION FOR EEC-TYPE APPROVAL, EEC TYPE-APPROVAL1.DEFINITIONS1.1.Tractor type'Tractor type as regards the installation, location, operation and identification of controls' means tractors which do not differ in such essential respects as regards those internal fittings which may affect the location and identification of controls.1.2.Control'Control' means any part which, when directly actuated, enables the state or functioning of the tractor or of any equipment coupled to it to be changed.2.APPLICATION FOR EEC TYPE-APPROVAL2.1.The application for type-approval of a tractor type, with regard to the installation, location, operation and identification of controls, must be submitted by the tractor manufacturer or by his authorized representative.2.2.The application must be accompanied by three copies of a description (photos or drawings) of the tractor parts covered by the requirements of this Directive.2.3.A tractor representative of the type to be approved or such part or parts of the tractor as are considered to be essential for carrying out the checks laid down in this Directive must be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval test.3.EEC TYPE-APPROVALA certificate conforming to the model in Annex V should be attached to the EEC type-approval certificate.EWG:L333UMBE01.95FF: 3UEN; SETUP: 01; Hoehe: 257 mm; 24 Zeilen; 1433 Zeichen;Bediener: MIKE Pr.: A;Kunde: ................................ANNEX IITECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1.GENERAL REQUIREMENTS1.1.The controls must be easily accessible and must not constitute a danger to the operator, who must be able to actuate them without difficulty or risk; they must be so designed and laid out, or protected, as to preclude any inadvertent switching operation or any unintentional triggering of a movement or any other operation which might be dangerous.1.2.For identification of the controls by means of symbols, the symbols used must conform to those shown in Annex III.1.3.Symbols other than those shown in Annex III may be used for other purposes, provided that there is no danger of confusion with those shown in that Annex.1.4.Symbols are deemed to conform if the proportionality of the dimensions shown in Annex IV is respected.1.5.The symbols must appear on or in the immediate proximity of the controls.1.6.The symbols must stand out clearly against the background.1.7.The controls must satisfy whatever particular requirements, insofar as they apply, are set out in section 2 as regards the installation, location, operation and identification of controls. Other arrangements are permitted, should a manufacturer provide evidence that they have an effect at least equivalent to the requirements specified in this Directive.2.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS2.1.Starter controlIt must not be possible to start the engine if there is a risk that this might cause an uncontrolled movement of the tractor.This requirement is deemed to be fulfilled if the engine cannot be started unless:- the gear change lever is in neutral position or in neutral gear, or- the gear ratio selection lever is in neutral position or in neutral gear, or- the clutch mechanism is disengaged, or- the hydrostatic device is in neutral position or depressurized, or- where hydraulic transmission is fitted, the engagement device reverts automatically to a neutral position.2.2.Engine shut-off controlActuating this device must stop the engine without sustained manual effort; it must not be possible for the engine to start again automatically.Should the engine shut-off control not be combined with the starter control, it must be of a colour contrasting clearly with the background and the other controls. If the shut-off control is a button, it must be coloured red.2.3.DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CONTROLIdentification of the control, where fitted, is mandatory. The functioning of the differential lock must be clearly indicated, if this is not apparent from the position of the control.2.4.Three-point lifting mechanism control2.4.1.Either the three-point lifting mechanism controls must be fitted in such a way as to ensure that lifting and lowering manoeuvres can be carried out safely, and/or automatic coupling parts should be fitted on the attachment devices of the lifting equipment so that the presence of an operator between thetractor and the equipment is not required. The presence of such a control, where fitted, must be indicated.2.4.2.The safety requirements for the lifting and lowering of the tools being carried are deemed to be fulfilled where the following conditions are met:2.4.2.1.Main controlsThe main controls and any linkage are arranged or protected in such a way that the operator is unable to reach them if he is standing on the ground between the tractor and the mounted implement, or external controls must be fitted;2.4.2.2.External controls2.4.2.2.1.The controls must be laid out in such a way that the operator can actuate them from a non-dangerous spot, for instance where the three-point hydraulic lift controls or the additional controls for the lifting mechanism are located outside the vertical planes formed by the internal walls of the mudguards,and2.4.2.2.2.The three-point hydraulic lifting mechanism is actuated by means of controls which restrict the amount of movement to a maximum of 100 millimetres each time the control is actuated. The measurement points in this case are formed by the coupling points on the lower arms of the three-point coupling,or2.4.2.2.3.The three-point hydraulic lifting mechanism is actuated by means of controls which operate on the dead-man's control;2.4.2.3.Narrow tractorsIn the case of tractors with one driven axle having a fixed or adjustable minimum track not exceeding 1 150 millimetres, the main controls must be located in front of the vertical plane passing through the seat reference point, the seat being in a central position;2.4.2.4.Other arrangements are permitted if the manufacturer provides evidence that they have an effect at least equivalent to the requirements set out in 2.4.2.1., 2.4.2.2. and 2.4.2.3.EWG:L333UMBE02.94FF: 3UEN; SETUP: 01; Hoehe: 511 mm; 72 Zeilen; 4777 Zeichen;Bediener: MIKE Pr.: C;Kunde: ................................ANNEX IIISYMBOLS1. >START OF GRAPHIC>Starter control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>2. Engine speed controlSignification: continuous rotary variationcontinuous linear variation>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>3. Engine shut-off control(Spark ignition engine and compression ignition engine)>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>4. Parking brake control>START OF GRAPHIC>5. Differential lock control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>6. Power take-off clutch controlSignification: 'on' position'off' position>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>7. Power take-off actuator and/or rotational-speed selector Signification: unit disengaged and not actuatedSignification: unit actuated but not engagedunit engaged and actuated>END OF GRAPHIC>NB:These symbols relate to the actuator and rotational-speed selector of a two-speed power take-off. In Symbol N° 1 the selector is shown in neutral and disengaged; in Symbol N° 2 the power take-off is seen to be set to rotate at 1 000 rpm, but not engaged, and in Symbol N° 3 it is engaged and actuated at the rotational speed of 1 000 rpm.>START OF GRAPHIC>8. Lifting mechanism controlSignification: raised positionlowered position>START OF GRAPHIC>9. Switch for remote control of external servicesSignification: 'on' position'off' position>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>10. Dipped-beam headlamps control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>11. Direction-indicator lamp control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>12. Hazard-warning control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>13. Master lighting switch>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>14. Front position (side) lamps control> END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>15. Main-beam headlamps control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>16. Front fog lamp control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>17. Rear fog lamp(s) control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>18. Parking lamp(s) control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>19. Working light control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>20. Windscreen wiper control> END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>21. Audible warning device controlEWG:L333UMBE03.96FF: 3UEN; SETUP: 01; Hoehe: 2795 mm; 46 Zeilen; 2106 Zeichen;Bediener: MIKE Pr.: A;Kunde: 37208, L 333 Umb Engl. 03ANNEX IVCONSTRUCTION OF THE BASIC MODEL FOR THE SYMBOLS SHOWN IN ANNEX III>START OF GRAPHIC>Figure 1>END OF GRAPHIC>Basic modelThe basic model consists of:1. a basic square measuring 50 × 50 mm, the dimension (a) being equal to the nominal dimension (a) of the original;2. a basic circle, 56 mm in diameter, having approximately the same surface area as the basic square (1);3. a second circle, 50 mm in diameter, inscribed within the basic square (1);4. a second square whose right angles are situated on the basic circle (2) and whose sides are parallel to the sides of the basic square (1);5. and 6. two rectangles having the same surface area as the basic square (1); their respective sides are perpendicular and each of them is constructed in such a way as to intersect the opposite sides of the basic square at symmetrical points;7. a third square whose sides pass through the points of intersection of the basic square (1) and of the basic circle (2) and are inclined at an angle of 45g, thus giving the largest horizontal and vertical dimensions of the basic model;8. an irregular octagon formed by lines inclined at an angle of 30g to the sides of the square (7).The basic model is situated on a 12,5 mm gauge grid which coincides with the basic square (1).EWG:L333UMBE04.94FF: 3UEN; SETUP: 01; Hoehe: 261 mm; 22 Zeilen; 1336 Zeichen;Bediener: MIKE Pr.: A;Kunde: ................................ANNEX VMODELMaximum format: DIN A4 (210 x 297 mm)Name ofadministrationANNEX TO THE EEC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE FOR A TRACTOR TYPE WITH REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION, LOCATION, OPERATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS(Article 4(2) and Article 10 of Council Directive 74/150/EEC of 4 March 1974 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors)EEC-type approval No .1. Trade name or mark of the tractor ..2. Tractor type .3. Name and address of manufacturer ...4. Where applicable, name and address of manufacturer's authorized representative ...5. Brief description of the tractor type with regard to the installation, location, operation and identification of controls ..6. Date tractor submitted for type-approval .7. Technical service conducting type-approval tests .8. Date of report issued by that service .9. Number of report issued by that service .10. Type-approval as regards the installation, location, operation and identification of controls has been granted/refused (¹)11. Place .12. Date .13. Signature .14. The following drawings, bearing the abovementioned type-approval number, are attached to this communication:A set of drawings of the controls and of the tractor components regarded as relevant for the purposes of Council Directive 86/415/EEC of 24 July 1986 on the installation, location, operation and identification of the controls of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors.These drawings will be supplied to the competent authorities of the other Member States at their express request.15. Comments if any ...(¹) Delete where inapplicable.EWG:L333UMBE05.96FF: 3UEN; SETUP: 01; Hoehe: 260 mm; 47 Zeilen; 1767 Zeichen;Bediener: MIKE Pr.: A;Kunde: 37208 England L 333 +",marketing standard;grading;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;tractor;agricultural vehicle;signalling device;anti-dazzle headlamp;audible warning device;dipped-beam headlamp;fog lamp;light;lighting system;main-beam headlamp;side marker lamp;stop lamp;vehicle signals;technical standard;EC conformity marking;vehicle parts;automobile accessory,21 +34389,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 808/2007 of 10 July 2007 establishing a prohibition of fishing for mackerel in ICES zone VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe; EC waters of Vb; international waters of IIa, XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of Spain. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 41/2007 of 21 December 2006 fixing for 2007 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2007.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2007.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2007 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 July 2007.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11, as last corrected by OJ L 36, 8.2.2007, p. 6).(3)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2007, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 444/2007 (OJ L 106, 24.4.2007, p. 22).ANNEXNo 18Member State SpainStock MAC/2CX14-Species Mackerel (Scomber scombrus)Zone VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe; EC waters of Vb; international waters of IIa, XII and XIVDate 13.6.2007 +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +33407,"2007/213/EC: Commission Decision of 2 April 2007 amending Decision 2007/31/EC laying down transitional measures as regards the dispatch of certain products of the meat and milk sectors covered by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council from Bulgaria to other Member States (notified under document number C(2007) 1443) (Text with EEA relevance ). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 42 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2007/31/EC (2) lays down transitional measures as regards the dispatch from Bulgaria to other Member States of certain products of the meat and milk sectors, covered by Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (3). Those products should be dispatched from Bulgaria only if obtained in a processing establishment listed in the Annex to that Decision.(2) Bulgaria is carrying out an assessment of all processing establishments in those sectors. In that context, Bulgaria has requested the deletion of certain establishments listed in the Annex to Decision 2007/31/EC. Therefore, the list in that Annex should be updated accordingly. For the sake of clarity, it is appropriate to replace it by the Annex to this Decision.(3) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex of Decision 2007/31/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 April 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13. Directive as last amended by Directive 2004/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 157, 30.4.2004, p. 33, corrected by OJ L 195, 2.6.2004, p. 12).(2)  OJ L 8, 13.1.2007, p. 61.(3)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55, corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22. Regulation as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).ANNEX‘ANNEXList of processing establishments authorised to dispatch products of the sectors referred to in Article 1 from Bulgaria to the other Member StatesMEAT ESTABLISHMENTSNo Vet. No Name and address of establishment Site of premises concerned1 BG 0401028 “Mesokombinat-Svishtov” EOOD gr. Svishtov ul. “33-ti Svishtovski polk” 912 BG 1201011 “Mesotsentrala — Montana” OOD gr. Montana bul. “Treti mart” 2163 BG 1204013 “Kompas” OOD s. Komarevo obsht. Berkovitsa4 BG 1604039 “Evropimel” OOD gr. Plovdiv bul. “V. Aprilov”5 BG 1701003 “Mesokombinat — Razgrad” AD gr. Razgrad, Industrialen kvartal, ul. “Beli Lom” 16 ВG 1901021 “Mekom” AD gr. Silistra Industrialna zona — Zapad7 BG 2204099 “Tandem-V” OOD gr. Sofia bul. “Iliantsi” 238 BG 2501002 “Tandem — Popovo” OOD s. Drinovo obsht. PopovoPOULTRY MEAT ESTABLISHMENTSNo Vet. No Name and address of establishment Site of premises concerned1 BG 1202005 “Gala M” OOD gr. Montana2 BG 1602001 “Galus — 2004” EOOD s. Hr. Milevo obl. Plovdiv3 BG 1602045 “Deniz 2001” EOOD gr. Parvomay ul. “Al. Stamboliiski” 234 BG 1602071 “Brezovo” AD gr. Brezovo ul. “Marin Domuschiev” 25 BG 2402001 “Gradus-1” OOD gr. Stara Zagora kv. “Industrialen”6 BG 2802076 “Alians Agrikol” OOD s. Okop obl. YambolskaMILK PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENTSNo Vet. No Name and address of establishment Site of premises concerned1 BG 0412010 “Bi Si Si Handel” OOD gr. Elena ul. “Treti Mart” 192 BG 0512025 “El Bi Bulgarikum” EAD “El Bi Bulgarikum” EAD3 BG 0612012 OOD “Zorov — 97” gr. Vratsa4 BG 0612027 “Mlechen ray — 99” EOOD gr. Vratsa5 BG 0612043 ET “Zorov-91-Dimitar Zorov” gr. Vratsa6 BG 1112006 “Kondov Ekoproduktsia” OOD s. Staro selo7 BG 1312001 “Lakrima” AD gr. Pazardzhik8 BG 1912013 “ZHOSI” OOD s. Chernolik9 BG 1912024 “Buldeks” OOD s. Belitsa10 BG 2012020 “Yotovi” OOD gr. Sliven kv. “Rechitsa”11 BG 2012042 “Tirbul” EAD gr. Sliven Industrialna zona12 BG 2212001 “Danon — Serdika” AD gr. Sofia ul. “Ohridsko ezero” 313 BG 2212003 “Darko” AD gr. Sofia ul. “Ohridsko ezero” 314 BG 2212022 “Megle-Em Dzhey” OOD gr. Sofia ul. “Probuda” 12–1415 BG 2512020 “Mizia-Milk” OOD gr. Targovishte Industrialna zona16 BG 2612047 “Balgarsko sirene” OOD gr. Haskovo bul. “Saedinenie” 94’ +",food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;milk;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);meat;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade;traceability;traceability of animals;traceability of products;agri-foodstuffs;agri-foodstuffs chain,21 +35174,"2008/593/EC: Commission Decision of 11 July 2008 amending Decision No 2007/60/EC as regards the modification of the tasks and the period of operation of the Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas:(1) The Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency (hereinafter referred to as the Agency) was set up by Commission Decision 2007/60/EC (2) of 26 October 2006, to manage the Community action in the field of the trans-European transport network until 31 December 2008 for the implementation of tasks concerning the granting of Community financial aid pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 of 18 September 1995 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of the trans-European networks (3). Many of these projects will run well until after 31 December 2008.(2) The Agency should become responsible also for the projects receiving financial aid on the basis of the Regulation (EC) No 680/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4), as this Regulation continues to finance similar actions for the trans-European transport network as under Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95, for which the Agency already received delegation.(3) The Agency should not become responsible for the adoption of individual decisions granting Community financial aid. However, in order to further increase the efficiency and effectiveness of programme implementation, the Commission may decide to delegate to the Agency the adoption of amendments to such decisions.(4) The Agency should in particular become responsible for project-related activities independently of the form and method of the Community financial aid defined in Article 6 of the Regulation (EC) No 680/2007. All programme-related activities, such as controlling and policymaking should be excluded and remain with the Commission.(5) The Agency should in particular become also responsible for accompanying measures to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the TEN-T programme, in order the maximise its European added value, including promotion of the TEN-T programme to all parties concerned and the improvement of its visibility to the general public, in the Member States and bordering third countries. Such measures could consist of targeted awareness raising and promotion campaigns, including the organisation of TEN-T days, workshops and conferences, announcement and dissemination of results and best practice through adequate publications, including the use of the electronic media, by for instance the preparation of press releases, guidance to potential applicants, brochures on success stories and annual reports, and organisation of the participation of representatives of the agency and/or the Commission at relevant events, such as the inauguration of transport infrastructure.(6) An updated cost-benefit analysis has been carried out by external consultants showing that the administrative resources, in particular the staffing, of the existing Agency require a significant increase. The Agency would continue to be the most cost-effective option.(7) Decision 2007/60/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) The provisions set out by this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Regulatory Committee for Executive Agencies,. Decision 2007/60/EC is amended as follows:1. Decision 2007/60/EC is amended as follows:2. In Article 4, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:(a) assistance to the Commission during the programming and selection phases, as well as management of the monitoring phase of the financial aid granted to projects of common interest under the budget for the trans-European transport network, as well as carrying out the necessary checks to that end, by adopting the relevant decisions using the powers delegated to the Agency by the Commission;(b) coordination with other Community financial instruments, in particular by ensuring the coordination of the granting of financial aid, over the entire route, for all projects of common interest which also receive funding under the Structural Funds, the Cohesion Fund and from the European Investment Bank;(c) technical assistance to project promoters regarding the financial engineering for projects and the development of common evaluation methods;(d) adoption of the budget implementation instruments for revenue and expenditure and implementation, where the Commission has delegated responsibility to the Agency, of all operations required for the management of Community actions in the field of the trans-European transport network, as provided for in the Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 and the Regulation (EC) No 680/2007;(e) collection, analysis and transmission to the Commission of all information required by the Commission for the implementation of the trans-European transport network;(f) accompanying measures to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the TEN-T programme in order to maximise its European added value, including promotion of the TEN-T programme to all parties concerned and the improvement of its visibility to the general public, in the Member States and bordering third countries;(g) any technical and administrative support requested by the Commission.. Done at Brussels, 11 July 2008.For the CommissionAntonio TAJANIVice-President(1)  OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 32, 6.2.2007, p. 88.(3)  OJ L 228, 23.9.1995, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1159/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 191, 22.7.2005, p. 16).(4)  OJ L 162, 22.6.2007, p. 1.(5)  OJ L 228, 23.9.1995, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1159/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 191, 22.7.2005, p. 16).(6)  OJ L 162, 22.6.2007, p. 1.’ +",management;transport network;link road;EU action;Community action;European Union action;operation of the Institutions;EU office or agency;Community service body;EC institutional body;EC satellite body;EC specialised body;EU Agencies and decentralised bodies;European Monitoring Centre;European Union office or agency;European agency;European foundation;autonomous Community body;decentralised Community body;specialised Community agency;trans-European network,21 +20272,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1362/2000 of 29 June 2000 implementing for the Community the tariff provisions of Decision No 2/2000 of the Joint Council under the Interim Agreement on Trade and Trade-related matters between the European Community and the United Mexican States. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Joint Council under the Interim Agreement on Trade and Trade-related matters between the European Community and the United Mexican States has by its Decision No 2/2000, adopted arrangements for implementing aspects of that Agreement related to trade in goods with effect from 1 July 2000.(2) The tariff preferences provided in Decision No 2/2000 are applicable to products originating in Mexico in accordance with Annex III to the said Decision.(3) It is necessary to lay down special provisions for applying those tariff preferences within the Community.(4) The base rates for calculating tariff reductions are those set out in Decision 2/2000.(5) The same methods of calculation should, as a general rule, apply to ad valorem and specific rates of duty as well as to the treatment of minimum and maximum duties provided in the Common Customs Tariff.(6) Decision No 2/2000 stipulates that certain products originating in Mexico may be imported into the Community within the limits of tariff quotas, at a reduced or a zero rate of customs duty. The said Decision specifies the products eligible for those tariff measures, their volumes and duties. The tariff quotas should be managed, as a rule, on a first-come first-served basis in accordance with Articles 308a to 308c of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code(1). The tarif quota for some products is subject to satisfaction of specific rules of origin for a given period of time. This tariff quota should also be managed on the first-come first-served basis mentioned above.(7) The Combined Nomenclature codes mentioned in this Regulation are those of 2000, as provided in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff(2). Amendments to the Combined Nomenclature and TARIC codes should not result in changes of substance in agreements or other acts concluded between the Community and Mexico. In the interests of simplicity, provision should therefore be made for the Commission, assisted by the Customs Code Committee, to take the measures necessary for the implementation of this Regulation, in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers of the Commission(3).(8) In the interest of combating fraud, provisions should be made to submit preferential imports into the Community to surveillance,. 1. For the purposes of implementing Decision No 2/2000 of the Joint Council under the Interim Agreement on Trade and Trade-related matters between the European Community and Mexico:(a) The term ""MFN"" shall be taken to mean the lowest rate of duty appearing in column 3 or 4, taking into account the periods of application mentioned or referred to in that column, of the second part of Annex I of Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87. However, it shall not mean a duty set up within the framework of a tariff quota under Article 26 of the Treaty or under Annex 7 to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87.(b) Subject to paragraph 2, the final rate of preferential duty shall be rounded down to the first decimal place.2. Where the result of calculating the rate of preferential duty is one of the following, the preferential rate shall be considered a full exemption:(a) 1 % or less in the case of ad valorem duties, or(b) EUR 0,5 or less per individual euro amount in the case of specific duties.3. Wherever customs duties comprise an ad valorem duty plus one or more specific duties, the preferential reduction is limited to the ad valorem duty where it is so provided in Article 8 of Decision No 2/2000. Where the customs duties comprise an ad valorem duty with a minimum and maximum duty, the preferential reduction also applies to that minimum and maximum duty. Where they comprise more than one specific duty, the preferential reduction applies to all of these. 1. Subject to paragraph 5, the customs duties on the products listed in the Annex to this Regulation and originating in Mexico shall be reduced to the levels provided and within the limits of the tariff quotas specified in that Annex.2. These tariff quotas shall be managed in accordance with Articles 308a to 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93.3. With respect to the products covered by the Annex to this Regulation:(a) the specific export document referred to in Article 8(7) of Decision No 2/2000 of the Joint Council means the movement certificate EUR 1 or the invoice declaration referred to in Article 15(1) of that Decision, and(b) the acceptance of the declaration for release for free circulation shall be deemed to constitute the issuing of the import licence referred to in that provision.4. The reductions of duty referred to in the Annex are expressed as a percentage of the customs duties effectively applied to goods of Mexican origin outside the tariff quotas in question when declared for release for free circulation.5. The customs duty applicable to products of CN code 1704 10 within the tariff quota at order No 09.1857 in the Annex to this Regulation shall be 6 %.6. With the exception of the tariff quota at order No 09.1899, the tariff quotas referred to in the Annex to this Regulation shall be opened each year for a twelve-month period from 1 July to 30 June. These quotas shall be opened for the first time on 1 July 2000.7. The tariff quota at order No 09.1847 in the Annex to this Regulation shall be opened for the last time on 1 July 2007.8. An annual tariff quota of 2500 units shall be opened at the preferential rate provided under the Agreement for vehicles of CN codes 8701 20, 8702 and 8704, originating in Mexico according to the specific origin rules laid down in Annex III, Appendix IIa, Note 12.1 to Decision No 2/2000. This tariff quota shall be opened annually for twelve months from 1 January to 31 December, until December 2006. It shall be opened for the first time on 1 July 2000 for half of the annual volume.To be eligible for the benefit of this tariff quota, the following must be indicated in box 7. (Remarks) of movement certificate EUR.l or on the invoice declaration for the goods in question: ""Specific origin rule laid down in Decision No 2/2000 of EC-Mexico Joint Council, Annex III, Appendix IIa, Note 12.1"". The annual volume of the tariff quota at order No 09.1853 in the Annex to this Regulation shall be increased successively by 500 tonnes each year from 1 July 2001. Without prejudice to Articles 2 and 3, the amendments and technical adaptations of the Annex to this Regulation made necessary by amendments to the Combined Nomenclature and TARIC codes or arising from decisions of the EC-Mexico Joint Council, or from the conclusion of agreements, protocols or exchanges of letters between the Community and Mexico, shall be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the management procedure set out in Article 5(2). 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Customs Code Committee, hereinafter referred to as ""the Committee"".2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. 1. Products put into free circulation with the benefit of the preferential rates provided under Decision No 2/2000 shall be subject to surveillance. The Commission in consultation with the Member States shall decide the products to which this surveillance applies.2. Article 308d of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 shall apply.3. The Member States and the Commission shall cooperate closely to ensure that this surveillance measure is complied with. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 2000.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 29 June 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Arcanjo(1) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 502/1999 (OJ 65, 12.3.1999, p. 1).(2) OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2626/1999 (OJ L 321, 14.12.1999, p. 3).(3) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.ANNEXconcerning the products referred to in Article 2>TABLE> +",fraud;elimination of fraud;fight against fraud;fraud prevention;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;Mexico;United Mexican States;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;customs duties;trade agreement (EU);EC trade agreement;Combined Nomenclature;CN,21 +42424,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 248/2013 of 19 March 2013 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of March 2013 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 of 14 May 2007 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas in the poultrymeat sector (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products.(2) The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of March 2013 for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2013 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged under Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2013 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 20 March 2013.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 March 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 125, 15.5.2007, p. 9.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.4.2013-30.6.2013P1 09.4067 9,733479P3 09.4069 0,329972 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +43042,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1215/2013 of 28 November 2013 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 32/2000 as regards the extension of the Union’s tariff quotas for jute and coconut-fibre products. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 32/2000 of 17 December 1999 opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas bound in GATT and certain other Community tariff quotas and establishing detailed rules for adjusting the quotas, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1808/95 (1), and in particular the second indent of Article 9(1)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with the offer it made within the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) and alongside its scheme of generalised preferences (GSP), the Union introduced tariff preferences in 1971 for jute and coconut-fibre products originating in certain developing countries. Those preferences took the form of a gradual reduction of Common Customs Tariff duties and, from 1978 to 31 December 1994, the complete suspension of the duties.(2) Since the entry into force of the GSP in 1995, the Union has, alongside the GATT, opened autonomous zero-duty Union tariff quotas for specific quantities of jute and coconut-fibre products. The tariff quotas opened for those products under Regulation (EC) No 32/2000 were extended until 31 December 2013 by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 17/2012 (2).(3) As a new GSP is to apply from 1 January 2014 until 31 December 2023 under Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3), the tariff quota arrangement for jute and coconut-fibre products should be extended accordingly.(4) Regulation (EC) No 32/2000 should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. The fifth column (‘Quota period’) of the table in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 32/2000 is amended as follows:(1) the text for serial number 09.0107 is replaced by the following:(2) the text for serial number 09.0109 is replaced by the following:(3) the text for serial number 09.0111 is replaced by the following: This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 November 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 5, 8.1.2000, p. 1.(2)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 17/2012 of 11 January 2012 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 32/2000 as regards the extension of the tariff quotas of the Union for jute and coconut-fibre products (OJ L 8, 12.1.2012, p. 31).(3)  Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 (OJ L 303, 31.10.2012, p. 1). +",nut;almond;chestnut;coconut;hazel nut;pistachio;walnut;jute;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;manufactured goods;finished goods;finished product;import (EU);Community import;textile fibre;textile thread,21 +3391,"2003/378/EC: Commission Decision of 23 May 2003 amending Decision 2002/300/EC establishing the list of approved zones with regard to Bonamia ostreae and/or Marteilia refringens (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2003) 1639). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28 January 1991 concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products(1), as last amended by Directive 98/45/EC(2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2002/300/EC(3), lays down the areas in Ireland considered to be free of the diseases Bonamia ostrea and/or Marteilia refringens.(2) The competent veterinary authority in Ireland has informed the Commission and the other Member States of the detection of Bonamia ostrea in Achill Sound, an area previously considered to be free. This area can therefore no longer be considered free as regards Bonamia ostrea.(3) Decision 2002/300/EC should be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Decision 2002/300/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 May 2003.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 1.(2) OJ L 189, 3.7.1998, p. 12.(3) OJ L 103, 19.4.2002, p. 24.ANNEX""ANNEXZONES APPROVED FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE MOLLUSC DISEASES BONAMIA OSTREA AND MARTEILIA REFRINGENS1.A. Zones in Ireland approved with regard to B. ostreae- the whole coastline of Ireland except the following five areas:- Cork Harbour,- Galway Bay,- Ballinakill Harbour,- Clew Bay,- Achill Sound.1.B. Zones in Ireland approved with regard to M. refringens- the whole coastline of Ireland.2.A. Zones in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man approved with regard to B. ostreae- the whole coastline of Great Britain, excluding the following areas:- the south coast of Cornwall from the Lizard to Start Point,- the area around the Solent estuary from Portland Bill to Selsey Bill,- the area along the coast in Essex from Shoeburyness to Landguard point,- the whole coastline of Northern Ireland,- the whole coastline of Guernsey and Herm,- the zone of the States of Jersey: the zone consists of the intertidal and immediate coastal area between the mean high water mark on the Island of Jersey and an imaginary line drawn three nautical miles from the mean low water mark of the Island of Jersey. The zone is situated in the Normano-Breton Gulf, on the south side of the English Channel,- the whole coastline of the Isle of Man.2.B. Zones in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man approved with regard to M. refringens- the whole coastline of Great Britain,- the whole coastline of Northern Ireland,- the whole coastline of Guernsey and Herm,- the zone of the States of Jersey: the zone consists of the intertidal and immediate coastal area between the mean high water mark on the Island of Jersey and an imaginary line drawn three nautical miles from the mean low water mark of the Island of Jersey. The zone is situated in the Normano-Breton Gulf, on the south side of the English Channel,- the whole coastline of the Isle of Man."" +",Channel Islands;Ireland;Eire;Southern Ireland;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;mollusc;cephalopod;shellfish;squid;aquaculture;Isle of Man;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland,21 +26312,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1174/2003 of 1 July 2003 amending Regulation (EC) No 20/2002 laying down detailed rules for implementing the specific supply arrangements for the outermost regions introduced by Council Regulations (EC) No 1452/2001, (EC) No 1453/2001 and (EC) No 1454/2001. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1454/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the Canary Islands and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 (Poseican)(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1922/2002(2), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 3(5), Article 3(6) and Article 20 thereof,Whereas:(1) Some incorrect references in the provisions relating to the re-export of products in the natural state or packed locally have been noted in Article 20 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 20/2002(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1215/2002(4).(2) The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 20/2002 fixes the maximum quantities of processed products that can be shipped annually from the Canary Islands in the context of traditional exports and consignments. Some CN codes of the products contained in this Annex have to be amended so that they correspond with the definitions in Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2176/2002(6). For the sake of clarity, the entire Annex to Regulation (EC) No 20/2002 should be replaced.(3) Regulation (EC) No 20/2002 should be amended as a result.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of all the Management Committees concerned,. Regulation (EC) No 20/2002 is hereby amended as follows:1. In Article 20(a) point (c) is replaced by the following:""(c) the products referred to in (b) cannot qualify for an export refund;""(b) point (e) is replaced by the following:""(e) the products referred to in (d) can qualify for an export refund;""2. The Annex is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 July 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 45.(2) OJ L 293, 29.10.2002, p. 11.(3) OJ L 8, 11.1.2002, p. 1.(4) OJ L 177, 6.7.2002, p. 3.(5) OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1.(6) OJ L 331, 7.12.2002, p. 3.ANNEX""ANNEXMaximum quantity of processed products which can be exported or shipped annually from the Canary Islands in the context of traditional exports and consignments(Article 9(3) and Article 19)>TABLE>"" +",import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;supply;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff;peripheral region;outermost area;outermost region;peripheral area;remotest area;remotest region;supply balance sheet;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +40595,"Council Decision 2012/225/CFSP of 26 April 2012 amending Decision 2010/232/CFSP renewing restrictive measures against Burma/Myanmar. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 26 April 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/232/CFSP (1).(2) The Union has followed with respect and appreciation the historic changes in Burma/Myanmar over the past year and has encouraged the wide-ranging reforms to continue in a developing partnership with political and civil society actors. The Union has welcomed the concrete steps taken towards these ends.(3) In view of these developments and as a means to welcome and encourage the reform process, restrictive measures should be suspended with the exception of the arms embargo and the embargo on equipment which might be used for internal repression which should be retained.(4) Decision 2010/232/CFSP should be amended accordingly,. Article 15 of Decision 2010/232/CFSP is hereby replaced by the following:‘Article 151.   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.2.   This Decision shall apply until 30 April 2013.3.   The measures referred to in Articles 3 to 13a shall be suspended until 30 April 2013.’. The persons listed in the Annex shall be removed from the list of persons in part J of Annex II to Decision 2010/232/CFSP. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Luxembourg, 26 April 2012.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. BØDSKOV(1)  OJ L 105, 27.4.2010, p. 22.ANNEXPersons referred to in Article 21. Thidar Zaw2. Pye Phyo Tay Za3. Ohn4. Shwe Shwe Lin5. Nan Than Htwe a.k.a Nan Than Htay6. Nang Lang Kham a.k.a. Nan Lan Khan7. Lo Hsing-han8. San San Kywe9. Nandar Hlaing10. Aye Aye Maw11. Nan Mauk Loung Sai a.k.a. Nang Mauk Lao Hsai12. Than Than Nwe13. Nay Soe14. Theint Theint Soe15. Sabai Myaing16. Htin Htut17. Htay Htay Khine (Khaing)18. Sandar Tun19. Aung Zaw Naing20. Mi Mi Khaing21. Moe Mya Mya22. Thurane Aung a.k.a. Christopher Aung, Thurein Aung23. Khin Phyone24. Nyunt Nyunt Oo25. Myint Myint Aye26. Min Thein a.k.a. Ko Pauk27. Tin Tin Latt28. Wut Yi Oo29. Capitain Htun Zaw Win30. Yin Thu Aye31. Yi Phone Zaw +",international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;economic sanctions;Burma/Myanmar;Burma;Myanmar;Republic of the Union of Myanmar;removal;deportation;expulsion;refoulement;refusal of entry;removal order;return decision,21 +5278,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 49/2011 of 20 January 2011 on the issue of licences for the import of preserved mushrooms in 2011. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) The quantities for which licence applications have been lodged by traditional importers and/or by new importers between 1 and 7 January 2011 pursuant to Article 8 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1979/2006 of 22 December 2006 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas for preserved mushrooms imported from third countries (3) exceed the quantities available for products originating in China and other third countries.(2) It is therefore necessary to establish the extent to which the licence applications sent to the Commission no later than 14 January 2011 can be met,. Applications for import licences lodged pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1979/2006 between 1 and 7 January 2011 and sent to the Commission no later than 14 January 2011 shall be met at a percentage rate of the quantities applied for as set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 January 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 368, 23.12.2006, p. 91.ANNEXOrigin of products Percentage allocationsChina Third countries other than China— Traditional importers— New importers‘—’ : No application for a licence has been sent to the Commission. +",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;mushroom-growing;mushroom;third country;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;preserved product;preserved food;tinned food,21 +345,"73/402/EEC: Council Decision of 22 November 1973 amending the Decision of 21 March 1962 instituting a procedure for prior examination and consultation in respect of certain laws, regulations and administrative provisions concerning transport proposed in Member States. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community and in particular Article 75 thereof;Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament;Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee;Whereas, in order to achieve the objectives of the Treaty within the framework of a common policy on transport, the Council Decision of 21 March 1962 (1) instituted a procedure for prior examination and consultation in respect of certain laws, regulations and administrative provisions concerning rail, road or inland waterway transport proposed by Member States;Whereas, in application of this Decision, the Commission must address an opinion or recommendation to the Member State which consulted it in respect of provisions which it proposed to adopt concerning transport, within certain periods from receipt of the notification, where necessary after having consulted all the Member States ; whereas these periods have proved too short,. Article 2 of the Council Decision of 21 March 1962 shall be replaced by the following:""Article 21. Within two months of receipt of the notification referred to in Article 1 the Commission shall address an opinion or a recommendation to the Member State concerned ; it shall at the same time inform the other Member States thereof.2. Any Member State may submit to the Commission its observations on the measure in question ; it shall at the same time communicate them to the other Member States.3. If a Member State so requests, or if the Commission considers it appropriate, the Commission shall consult all the Member States on the measure in question. In the case specified in paragraph 4 such consultation may take place after the event within two months.4. The Commission may, at the request of the Member State, shorten the period laid down in paragraph 1, or if that State so agrees, extend it. The period shall be reduced to fifteen days if the Member State declares that the measure it proposes to take is of an urgent nature. The Commission shall inform the Member States of any such reduction or extension of the period. (1)OJ No 23, 3.4.1962, p. 720/62.5. The Member State shall not bring the measure in question into force until after expiry of the period provided for either in paragraph 1 or in paragraph 4, or after the Commission has formulated its opinion or recommendation, except in a case of extreme urgency, requiring immediate action by the Member State. In such case, the Member State shall at once inform the Commission and the procedure laid down in this Article shall be followed after the event within two months of receipt of such information."" This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 November 1973.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. KAMPMANN +",common transport policy;CTP;EU transport policy;European transport policy;transport policy of the EU;transport policy of the European Union;rail transport;rail connection;rail traffic;railway;transport by railway;inland waterway transport;inland waterway connection;inland waterway traffic;river traffic;river transport;road transport;road haulage;transport by road;consultation procedure;simple consultation procedure,21 +40044,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 745/2011 of 28 July 2011 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Karlovarské trojhránky (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 7(5) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 6(2) and in accordance with Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Czech Republic’s application of 19 October 2004 to register the name ‘Karlovarské trojhránky’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) Austria and Germany submitted objections to the registration pursuant to Article 7(1) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006. The objections were deemed admissible under points (a), (b), (c) and (d) of the first subparagraph of Article 7(3) of that Regulation.(3) By letters dated 6 May 2008, the Commission asked the Member States concerned to seek agreement among themselves in accordance with their internal procedures.(4) Given that no agreement was reached between Austria and the Czech Republic nor between Germany and the Czech Republic within the designated timeframe, the Commission must adopt a decision in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 15(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006.(5) Concerning the alleged failure of compliance with Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 regarding an absence of production in the geographical area and the quality of its reputation, the national authorities responsible confirmed that production took place in the geographical zone. The link was based on the specific quality of the product attributable to the geographical area, namely the thermal spring water used in production, which is sufficient to meet the requirements of point (b) of Article 2(1); whether or not the product also had sufficient reputation to satisfy the requirements of Article 2(1) was immaterial.(6) The statements of objection from Germany showed that trade marks including the term ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ had been registered prior to the application for registration of the term ‘Karlovarské trojhránky’ as a protected geographical indication. Evidence was further provided to show that consumers in Germany associated the name ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ with a certain type of wafer. However no evidence was provided in the statements of objection that consumers strongly associated the wafers with all or any of the trade marks as distinct from the descriptive term ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’, nor that consumers would be liable to be misled as to the true identity of a product marketed under the name ‘Karlovarské trojhránky’. Therefore, the Commission cannot conclude that the registration of the name ‘Karlovarské trojhránky’ would be contrary to Article 3(4) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006.(7) As a salient part of the names ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ and ‘Karlovarské trojhránky’ is identical, it is reasonable to conclude that the names are partly identical for the purposes of point (c) of Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006. Furthermore, given the similarities between the products and their common origins, the application of the protection envisaged by Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, and in particular point (b) of paragraph (1) thereof, could have the result that ‘Karlovarské trojhránky’, if registered, would be found by a competent court to be protected against the use of ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ on the wafers concerned. The evidence therefore shows that the continued existence of the name ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ could be jeopardised by the registration of ‘Karlovarské trojhránky’ within the meaning of point (c) of Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006.(8) The statements of objection were declared admissible on the ground, inter alia, that registration of the proposed name would jeopardise the existence of a partly identical name, namely ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’, in so far that this name is used on product and not protected under trade mark legislation. The evidence further shows that the name ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ originated from producers in the town formerly known as Karlsbad and that production of the wafer so named has continued for a considerable period of time. Moreover, the evidence shows that the uses of the name ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ referred to an authentic and traditional product that was not exploiting the reputation of ‘Karlovarské trojhránky’. For these reasons the maximum transitional period foreseen by Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 should be foreseen.(9) Concerning trade marks containing the term ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ that were protected through registration or acquired by use prior to the application for registration of ‘Karlovarské trojhránky’, the conditions of Article 14(1) not being met, the said trade marks cannot be invalidated nor can their continued use be hindered by virtue of the registration of ‘Karlovarské trojhránky’ as a protected geographical indication, provided the general requirements under trade mark legislation are otherwise met.(10) Concerning generic status, the evidence provided in the statements of objection referred to the general use of the term ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ and not to that of ‘Karlovarské trojhránky’. While the objections have provided evidence to show that a number of uses as general descriptive terms exist including the German mention ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’, no evidence has been provided that the name ‘Karlovarské trojhránky’ is used to designate a category of products that do not originate in the region of Karlovy Vary. The objection does not take into consideration the situation in the Czech Republic. Therefore, on the basis of information provided the name ‘Karlovarské trojhránky’ cannot be considered to be generic and there is no failure of compliance with Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006.(11) In the light of the above, the name ‘Karlovarské trojhránky’ should be entered in the Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications subject to a transitional period of 5 years during which time the term ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ may continue to be used in circumstances that, but for the transitional period, could be contrary to the protection provided for by Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006.(12) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Protected Geographical Indications and Protected Designations of Origin,. The designation contained in the Annex to this Regulation shall be entered in the register. 1.   The term ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ may be used to designate wafers not complying with the specification for ‘Karlovarské trojhránky’ for a period of 5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.2.   Trade marks containing the term ‘Karlsbader Oblaten’ that were protected through registration or acquired by use prior to 19 October 2004, shall not be invalidated nor shall their continued use be hindered by virtue of the registration of ‘Karlovarské trojhránky’ as a protected geographical indication, provided the general requirements under trade mark legislation are otherwise met. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 July 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 206, 5.9.2007, p. 29.ANNEXFoodstuffs referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 510/2006:Class 2.4.   Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s waresCZECH REPUBLICKarlovarské trojhránky (PGI) +",confectionery product;biscuit;chocolate;chocolate product;cocoa product;pastry product;sweets;toffee;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;Czech Republic,21 +2106,"97/279/EC: Commission Decision of 4 April 1997 amending Decision 95/196/EC on the long-term national aid scheme for agriculture in the northern regions of Finland (Only the Finnish and Swedish texts are authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 142 thereof,Whereas Finland, acting in accordance with Article 143 of the Act of Accession, notified the Commission on 26 October 1994 of the aid scheme proposed under Article 142;Whereas the aid scheme was approved by Commission Decision 95/196/EC (1);Whereas Finland requested the Commission on 16 November and 12 December 1995 and 19 November 1996 to amend certain aspects of Decision 95/196/EC and subsequently presented additional information in support of its requests;Whereas in the abovementioned letters, Finland requested firstly an increase in the production of potato starch provided for in Annex II to Decision 95/196/EC and in the areas growing potatoes for starch production qualifying for aid for the northern regions provided for in Annex IV to that Decision in order to reflect the quota allocated to Finland by Council Regulation (EC) No 1868/94 of 27 July 1994 establishing a quota system in relation to the production of potato starch (2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1863/95 (3); whereas this request is in conformity with the development of the common agricultural policy and agreement to it may contribute to greater consistency between the various measures applied in the potato starch sector; whereas the increases will require the adjustment of the total permissible aid for potato starch provided for in Annex III to Decision 95/196/EC together with certain amendments to Annex VI to that Decision; whereas those amendments will require a reduction in the areas provided for in respect of pasturage, ware potatoes and set-aside set out respectively in Annexes II and IV to that Decision;Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 3950/92 of 28 December 1992 establishing an additional levy in the milk and milk products sector (4), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1109/96 (5), provides that, for the purpose of determining the contribution of producers towards the levy, unused reference quantities may be reallocated during the 12-month period concerned; whereas aid for this product in the northern regions may be paid within the limit of the reference quantity allocated to each producer after the unused quantities have been reallocated;Whereas Finland has requested the correction of the position of the coastal and lake islands in the context of the applicable Community aids; whereas since those islands qualify for the agri-environmental measures or for the compensatory allowance approved by the Commission in its Decisions of 10 October 1995 and 29 August 1995 respectively, that request is justified and will require the deletion in Annex I to Decision 95/196/EC of the footnote relating to subregion C2 North;Whereas, as a result of the approval by the Commission of the agri-environmental programme for Finland, it is necessary to amend certain aspects of the crop products section of Annex VI to Decision 95/196/EC concerning potatoes for starch production and sugarbeet;Whereas a proposal has been made by Finland concerning aid for the storage of wild soft fruit and wild mushrooms; whereas that aid existed prior to accession and is regarded as a measure facilitating the disposal of those products within the meaning of the third indent of the third subparagraph of Article 142 (3) of the Act of Accession;Whereas more accurate estimates of the area of arable land cultivated by young farmers in the northern regions and of the production of milk in subregion C3, provided by Finland, together with the inclusion of the SLOM quantities allocated in 1995 and 1996 and the reduction in the 1996 aid for milk as a means of recovering undue payments for milk in 1995, justify certain amendments to Annexes II and III to Decision 95/196/EC;Whereas, in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector, an overrun of some 25,5 % of the level of production recorded during the reference as shown in Annex II to Decision 95/196/EC was recorded in 1995; whereas, exceptionally, that overrun does not entail the application in 1996 of the reduction provided for in Article 4 (1) (c) of the Decision on the grounds that the Community premium applied in 1995 was lower than envisaged in Decision 95/196/EC, that the national currency was revalued in relation to the ecu and that the sector experienced major specific difficulties in Finland in 1995; whereas this does not constitute a precedent for subsequent years;Whereas, in the poultrymeat sector, the overrun in 1995 of the level of production recorded during the reference period entails a 23 % reduction in 1996 in the level of aid authorized for the sector;Whereas, in the case of Annexes II, III and IV to Decision 95/196/EC, amendments which should be accepted have been requested by Finland as a result of more accurate estimates of the volume of production in the poultrymeat sector and the need to show separately the amounts for laying hens, pullets and chicks on the one hand and breeding hens, broilers and other poultry on the other, as well as the need to clarify a number of points concerning the rates for the conversion of poultry into LUs contained in Annex V to Decision 95/196/EC;Whereas a technical correction should be made to Annex III to Decision 95/196/EC as regards the unit aid authorized for other cereals as from the year 2000;Whereas, in view of the nature and scope of the amendments, and at the request of Finland, it should be provided that the amendments take effect from 1 January 1995; whereas, however, in order to prevent entitlement to supplementary aid resulting for milk producers, the amendment relating to cow's milk should take effect only from the 1996/97 milk year;Whereas the aid meets the objective set out in the fourth indent of the third subparagraph of Article 142 (3) of the Act of Accession since it is granted in particular for the protection of the environment and the preservation of the countryside,. Decision 95/196/EC is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 3 (2) (c) is replaced by the following:'(c) cow's milk: to the reference quantity allocated pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3950/92 (3) after the reallocation of any unused reference quantities in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 2 (1) of that Regulation for the milk year which ends during the calendar year in question`.2. Article 4 (1) (a) is replaced by the following:'(a) as part of the information provided pursuant to Article 143 (2) of the Act of Accession, forward to the Commission each year before 1 April and for the first time before 1 April 1996 information on the effects of the aid granted and in particular on the trend in production and in means of production qualifying for the aid, the trend in the economy of the regions concerned and the effects on the protection of the environment and the preservation of the countryside referred to in the fourth indent of the third subparagraph of Article 142 (3) of the Act of Accession;`.3. In Annex I, footnote 2 concerning subregion C2 North is deleted.4. Annexes II, III, IV, V and VI are replaced by the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply from 1 January 1995 with the exception of Article 1, point 1, which shall apply from 1 April 1996. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Finland.. Done at Brussels, 4 April 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 126, 9. 6. 1995, p. 35.(2) OJ No L 197, 30. 7. 1994, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 179, 29. 7. 1995, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 405, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 148, 21. 6. 1996, p. 13.ANNEX'ANNEX IIAs referred to in Article 2 (2)Per product>TABLE>ANNEX IIIIII.1. As referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1) for 1995>TABLE>III.2. As referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1) for 1996>TABLE>III.3. As referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1) for 1997>TABLE>III.4. As referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1) for 1998>TABLE>III.5. As referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1) for 1999>TABLE>III.6. As referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1), as from the year 2000>TABLE>ANNEX IVAs referred to in the second indent of the second subparagraph of Article 3 (1)Quantities expressed in production factors>TABLE>ANNEX VAs referred to in the third indent of Article 3 (1)Coefficients for conversion into LU>TABLE>ANNEX VIAs referred to in the first indent of the third subparagraph of Article 3 (1)Community aid>TABLE>>TABLE>(1) Aid for pasturage (cows, male bovine animals, other bovine animals, suckler cows).(2) With premium for extensification.(3) Costs not deducted.(4) 90 % eligible according to Finnish authorities.(5) Finnish horses.(6) Not including aid for set-aside.(7) Costs not deducted.(8) Taking account of the restrictions on farmers for allocation of aid.(9) Wheat is not eligible if the yield is higher than 2,5 t/ha.` +",Finland;Republic of Finland;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;regulation of agricultural production;agricultural region;agricultural area;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,21 +9613,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3167/91 of 30 October 1991 altering the entry price or certain fruit and vegetables originating in Mediterranean third countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3488/89 of 21 November 1989 laying down the method of decision for certain provisions laid down for agricultural products in the framework of Mediterranean agreements (1), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Whereas, in accordance with the agreements concluded with various Mediterranean third countries, the Community may decide to alter the entry price for certain species of fruit and vegetables originating in such countries, taking account of the annual reviews of trade flows by product and country pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 451/89 of 20 February 1989 concerning the procedure to be applied to certain agricultural products originating in various Mediterranean third countries (2);Whereas examination of the prospects for export flows from Mediterranean third countries in the light of the overall trend on the Community market points to the need to alter the entry price for oranges, clementines, mandarins and other similar citrus hybrids, lemons and tomatoes;Whereas the alteration of the entry price must, for each product concerned, relate to the amount to be deducted as customs duties from the representative prices recorded in the Community for the calculation of the entry price referred to in Article 24 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1623/91 (4); whereas, according to product and origin, reductions, as appropriate, of one third or one half during trading periods enable the desired objective to be attained; whereas such reductions must apply within the quantitative limits determined, in accordance with the Mediterranean agreements;Whereas this alteration of the entry price is to apply in respect of specific quantities which must be entered in the accounts during the periods laid down in the agreements; whereas a Community surveillance system must be set up to manage the arrangements in question; whereas the Commission must inform the Member States as soon as the quantities laid down in the Mediterranean agreements and specified in this Regulation have been reached;Whereas the products in question are subject, moreover, to a system of tariff quotas when they originate in certain countries; whereas the abovementioned Community surveillance system is accordingly to apply only outside the period of statistical monitoring introduced to administer the quotas;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. For the purpose of calculating the entry price referred to in Article 24 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 for each of the products originating in the Mediterranean third countries referred to in Annex I hereto, the amount to be deducted as customs duties from the recorded representative prices shall be reduced by the percentage indicated in that Annex during the periods and in respect of the maximum quantities specified therein. 1. Imports of the products listed in Annex II and originating in the countries indicated therein shall be subject to Community surveillance during the periods laid down in the last column of that Annex.2. Deductions shall be made from the specified quantities when products are presented to the customs authorities for release for free circulation, accompanied by a movement certificate.Goods may be deducted from the specified quantity only if the movement certificate is presented before the date on which these preferential arrangements cease to apply.The extent to which a specified quantity is used up shall be determined at Community level on the basis of the imports deducted from it as specified in the first and second subparagraphs.Member States shall inform the Commission, at the intervals and within the time limits specified in paragraph 3, of imports effected in accordance with the rules set out above.3. With respect to imports effected, Member States shall send to the Commission statements of the deducted quantities every 10 days, to be forwarded within five days from the end of each ten-day period.4. As soon as the quantities specified in Annex I have been reached, the Commission shall inform the Member States of the date from which these preferential arrangements shall cease to apply. The Member States and the Commission shall cooperate closely with a view to implementing this Regulation and in particular, where the need arises, to coordinating the system for administering the quotas. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 November 1991. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 October 1991. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 340, 23. 11. 1989, p. 2. (2) OJ No L 52, 24. 2. 1989, p. 7. (3) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1. (4) OJ No L 150, 15. 6. 1991, p. 8.ANNEX IAlteration of entry priceProducts Mediterranean third county Amount to be deducted Period of application of the alteration Quantity specified in agreements (tonnes) CN code Description ex 0805 10 Oranges, fresh or chilled IsraelMoroccoTunisiaEgypt one thirdone thirdone thirdone third 1. 12. 1991 to 31. 5. 19921. 12. 1991 to 31. 5. 19921. 12. 1991 to 31. 5. 19921. 12. 1991 to 31. 5. 1992 293 000265 00028 0007 000 Cyprus one thirdone half 1. 1. 1992 to 31. 5. 19921. 12. 1992 to 31. 12. 1992 67 000 ex 0805 20 Mandarins and other similar citrus hybrids, fresh or chilled, excluding clementines MoroccoIsrael one thirdone third 1. 11. 1991to end of February 1992 Morocco 110 000 Israel 14 200 ex 0805 20 Clementines fresh or chilled MoroccoIsrael one thirdone third 1. 12. 1991 to end of February 1992 ex 0805 30 10 Lemons, fresh or chilled CyprusTurkeyIsrael one thirdone half 1. 1. 1992 to 31. 5. 19921. 6. 1992 to 31. 12. 1992 15 00012 0006 400 0702 00 Tomatoes fresh or chilled Morocco one thirdone half 15. 11. 1991 to 20. 12. 19911. 4. 1992 to 31. 5. 1992 86 000 of whichApril 15 000May 10 000ANNEX IISurveillanceSerial No Products Mediterranean third country Overail period covered Period of statistical monitoring under tariff quotas Periods of surveillance provided for in Article 2 CN code Description 19.0010 ex 0805 10 Oranges, fresh or chilled Israel Morocco Tunisia Egypt 1. 11. 1991 to 31. 5. 1992 1. 11. 1991 to 31. 5. 1992 1. 1. 1992 to 31. 5. 1992 1. 1. 1992 to 31. 5. 1992 1. 11. 1991 to 31. 5. 1992 - 1. 11. 1991 to 31. 12. 1991 1. 11. 1991 to 31. 12. 1991 - Cyprus 1. 1. 1992 to 31. 12. 1992 - 1. 1. 1992 to 31. 12. 1992 19.0020 ex 0805 20 Clementines, mandarins and other similar citrus hybrids, fresh or chilled Morocco Israel 1. 11. 1991 to end of February 1992 1. 1. 1992 to end of February 1992 1. 11. 1991 to end of February 1992 1. 11. 1991 to 31. 12. 1991 - 19.0030 ex 0805 30 10 Lemons, fresh or chilled Cyprus Turkey Israel 1. 1. 1992 to 31. 12. 1992 - - 1. 1. 1992 to 31. 12. 1992 1. 1. 1992 to 31. 12. 1992 1. 1. 1992 to 31. 12. 1992 - 19.0050 0702 00 Tomatoes, fresh or chilled Morocco 15. 11. 1991 to 31. 5. 1992 15. 11. 1991 to 30. 4. 1992 1. 5. 1992 to 31. 5. 1992 +",fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;third country;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff;Mediterranean region (EU);EC Mediterranean region;Mediterranean basin,21 +1901,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1990/95 of 14 August 1995 amending Regulation (EC) No 1942/95 setting for the period 1 July 1995 to 30 June 1996 rules of application for the tariff quotas for beef and veal provided for by the Europe Agreements concluded between the Community and its Member States on the one hand and the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Bulgaria and Romania on the other. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3491/93 of 13 December 1993 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Hungary of the other part (1), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3492/93 of 13 December 1993 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part (2), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3296/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Czech Republic, of the other part (3), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3297/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part (4), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3382/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part (5), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3383/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria of the other part (6), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3379/94 of 22 December 1994 opening and administering certain Community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain agricultural products and for beer (7), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 of 22 December 1994 on the adjustments and transitional arrangements required in the agriculture sector in order to implement the agreements concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations (8), and in particular Article 3 (1) thereof,Whereas Article 2 (1) (e) of Regulation (EC) No 1942/95 (9) stipulates certain entries that must figure in box 20 of the licence and licence application; whereas this text should be clarified;Whereas Article 3 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1942/95 may lead to confusion; whereas the text should be supplemented accordingly by distinguishing between the two types of quota;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. Regulation (EC) No 1942/95 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 2 (1) (e) is replaced by the following:'(e) the licence application and the licence shall show at least one of the following in box 20:- letra a) del apartado 1 del artículo 1 del Reglamento (CE) n° 1942/95,- letra b) del apartado 1 del artículo 1 del Reglamento (CE) n° 1942/95,- Artikel 1, stk. 1, litra a), i forordning (EF) nr. 1942/95,- Artikel 1, stk. 1, litra b), i forordning (EF) nr. 1942/95,- Artikel 1 Absatz 1 Buchstabe a) der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1942/95,- Artikel 1 Absatz 1 Buchstabe b) der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1942/95,- ¶ñèñï 1 ðáñUEãñáoeïò 1 óôïé÷aassï á) ôïõ êáíïíéóìïý (AAÊ) áñéè. 1942/95,- ¶ñèñï 1 ðáñUEãñáoeïò 1 óôïé÷aassï â) ôïõ êáíïíéóìïý (AAÊ) áñéè. 1942/95,- Article 1 (1) (a) of Regulation (EC) No 1942/95,- Article 1 (1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 1942/95,- article 1er paragraphe 1 point a) du règlement (CE) n° 1942/95,- article 1er paragraphe 1 point b) du règlement (CE) n° 1942/95,- articolo 1, paragrafo 1, lettera a) del regolamento (CE) n. 1942/95,- articolo 1, paragrafo 1, lettera b) del regolamento (CE) n. 1942/95,- artikel 1, lid 1, onder a), van Verordening (EG) nr. 1942/95,- artikel 1, lid 1, onder b), van Verordening (EG) nr. 1942/95,- Nº 1, alínea a), do artigo 1º do Regulamento (CE) nº 1942/95,- Nº 1, alínea b), do artigo 1º do Regulamento (CE) nº 1942/95,- Asetuksen (EY) N :o 1942/95 1 artiklan 1 kohdan a alakohta,- Asetuksen (EY) N :o 1942/95 1 artiklan 1 kohdan b alakohta,- Artikel 1.1 a i foerordning (EG) nr 1942/95,- Artikel 1.1 b i foerordning (EG) nr 1942/95.` 2. Article 3 (2) is replaced by the following:'2. If an applicant presents more than one application for the same country of origin relating to:(a) the products referred to in Article 1 (1) (a); or (b) the products referred to in Article 1 (1) (b) all his applications for the products under the same point shall be inadmissable.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 August 1995.For the Commission Erkki LIIKANEN Member of the Commission +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;association agreement (EU);EC association agreement;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;beef;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,21 +15625,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1481/96 of 26 July 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 2921/95 laying down detailed rules for compensation for reductions in certain agricultural conversion rates. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2990/95 of 18 December 1995 regulating compensation for appreciable reductions in the agricultural conversion rates before 1 July 1996 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1451/96 (2), and in particular Article 2 (4) thereof,Whereas the time limits laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2921/95 (3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 459/96 (4), must take account of the extension of the validity of Regulation (EC) No 2990/95 beyond 30 June 1996; whereas the operative event for the conversion rate applicable to the amount of aid, referred to in Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 2921/95 and established on the basis of the economic objective of the operation concerned, must consequently be adjusted to take account of cases of several appreciable reductions in the agricultural conversion rates of a currency;Whereas the measures provided for in Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the management committees concerned,. Regulation (EC) No 2921/95 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 2 (2) is replaced by the following:'2. The amounts in ecus set out in Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1527/95 and Regulation (EC) No 2990/95 shall be converted into national currency using the agricultural conversion rate valid immediately preceding the appreciable reduction responsible for the fixing of the amount in question.`2. The second indent of Article 3 (1) is replaced by the following:'- 1 January 1996 in the case of aid granted under Regulation (EC) No 2990/95 for appreciable reductions in the agricultural conversion rate before 30 June 1996,- 1 July 1996 for other aid granted under Regulation (EC) No 2990/95.`3. The following subparagraph is added to Article 5 (1):'For appreciable reductions in the agricultural conversion rate after 30 June 1996, request for authorization to grant aid must be made by 30 June 1997.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 312, 23. 12. 1995, p. 7.(2) OJ No L 187, 26. 7. 1996, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 305, 19. 12. 1995, p. 60.(4) OJ No L 64, 14. 3. 1996, p. 12. +",agri-monetary policy;agricultural monetary policy;agricultural product;farm product;farm income;agricultural income;representative rate;agricultural conversion rate;agricultural unit of account;green exchange rate;green rate;green unit of account;terms for aid;aid procedure;counterpart funds;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +29361,"2005/171/EC: Commission Decision of 23 February 2005 on the allocation of quantities of controlled substances allowed for essential uses in the Community in 2004 under Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document number C(2005) 293) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (1), and in particular Article 3(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) The Community has already phased out the production and consumption of chlorofluorocarbons, other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride,1,1,1-trichloroethane, hydrobromofluorocarbon and bromo-chloromethane.(2) Each year the Commission has to determine essential uses for these controlled substances, the quantities that may be used and the companies that may use them.(3) Decision IV/25 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer, hereinafter ‘the Montreal Protocol’, sets out the criteria used by the Commission for determining any essential uses and authorises the production and consumption necessary to satisfy essential uses of controlled substances in each Party.(4) Decision XV/8 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol authorises the production and consumption necessary to satisfy essential uses of controlled substances listed in Annexes A, B and C (Group II and III substances) of the Montreal Protocol for laboratory and analytical uses as listed in Annex IV to the report of the seventh Meeting of the Parties, subject to the conditions set out in Annex II to the report of the sixth Meeting of the Parties, Decision VII/11 and Decision XI/15 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol.(5) Pursuant to paragraph 3 of Decision XII/2 of the 12th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on measures to facilitate the transition to chlorofluorocarbon-free metered-dose inhalers (MDIs), Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom have notified the United Nations Environment Programme (2) that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are no longer essential for the manufacture of specific short-acting beta agonist CFC-MDIs. Article 4(4)(i)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 prevents CFCs from being used and placed on the market unless they are considered essential under the conditions described in Article 3(1) of that Regulation. These non-essentiality determinations have reduced the demand for CFCs in the Community. In addition, Article 4(6) prevents CFC-MDI products being imported and placed on the market unless the CFCs in these products are considered essential under the conditions described in Article 3(1).(6) The Commission published a notice (3) on 11 July 2003 to those companies in the Community (15) that request consideration by the Commission for the use of controlled substances for essential uses in the Community in 2004 and a further notification to companies in the 10 new Member States on 11 May 2004 (4), and has received declarations on intended essential uses of controlled substances in 2004.(7) Commission Decision 2004/209/EC of 28 January 2004 on the allocation of quantities of controlled substances allowed for essential uses in the Community in 2004 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5) should be amended in order to take account of the inclusion of specific quantities of ozone depleting substances required for essential uses in the 10 new Member States from 1 May 2004.(8) In the interests of legal clarity and transparency Decision 2004/209/EC should therefore be replaced.(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee established by Article 18(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000,. 1.   The quantity of controlled substances of Group I (chlorofluorocarbons 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115) subject to Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 which may be used for essential medical uses in the Community in 2004 shall be 1 428 533,000 ODP (ozone depletion potential) kilograms.2.   The quantity of controlled substances of Group I (chlorofluorocarbons 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115) and Group II (other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons) subject to Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 which may be used for essential laboratory uses in the Community in 2004 shall be 73 336,765 ODP kilograms.3.   The quantity of controlled substances of Group III (halons) subject to Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 that may be used for essential laboratory use in the Community in 2004 shall be 19 268,700 ODP kilograms.4.   The quantity of controlled substances of Group IV (carbon tetrachloride) subject to Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 that may be used for essential laboratory uses in the Community in 2004 shall be 141 834,000 ODP kilograms.5.   The quantity of controlled substances of Group V (1,1,1-trichloroethane) subject to Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 that may be used for essential laboratory uses in the European Union in 2004 shall be 529,300 ODP kilograms.6.   The quantity of controlled substances of Group VII (hydrobromofluorocarbons) subject to Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 that may be used for essential laboratory uses in the Community in 2004 shall be 3,070 ODP kilograms.7.   The quantity of controlled substances of group IX (bromochloromethane) subject to Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 that may be used for essential laboratory uses in the Community in 2004 shall be 13,248 ODP kilograms. The chlorofluorocarbon metered-dose inhalers (CFC-MDIs) listed in Annex I shall not be placed on markets that have determined CFCs for these products to be non-essential. During the period 1 January to 31 December 2004 the following rules shall apply:1. The allocation of essential medical use quotas for chlorofluorocarbons 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115 shall be to the companies indicated in Annex II.2. The allocation of essential laboratory use quotas for chlorofluorocarbons 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115 and other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons shall be to the companies indicated in Annex III.3. The allocation of essential laboratory use quotas for halons shall be to the companies indicated in Annex IV.4. The allocation of essential laboratory use quotas for carbon tetrachloride shall be to the companies indicated in Annex V.5. The allocation of essential laboratory use quotas for 1,1,1-trichloroethane shall be to the companies indicated in Annex VI.6. The allocation of essential laboratory use quotas for hydrobromofluorocarbons shall be to the companies indicated in Annex VII.7. The allocation of essential laboratory use quotas for bromochloromethane shall be to the companies indicated in Annex VIII.8. The essential use quotas for chlorofluorocarbons 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115, other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons, carbon tetrachloride, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, hydrobromofluorocarbons and bromochloromethane shall be as set out in Annex IX. Decision 2004/209/EC is repealed.References to the repealed Decision shall be construed as references to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the following undertakings:3M Health Care Ltd3M House Morley StreetLoughboroughLeicestershire LE11 1EPUnited KingdomAventisLondon Road, Holmes ChapelCheshire CW4 8BEUnited KingdomBespak PLCNorth Lynn Industrial EstateKing's LynnNorfolk PE30 2JJUnited KingdomBoehringer Ingelheim GmbHBinger Strasse 173D-55216 Ingelheim am RheinChiesi Farmaceutici SpAVia Palermo 26/AI-43100 ParmaGlaxoSmithKlineSpeke BoulevardSpekeLiverpool L24 9JDUnited KingdomIG Sprühtechnik GmbHIm Hemmet 1D-79664 WehrInyx Pharmaceuticals LtdAstmoor Industrial Estate9 Arkwright Road RuncornCheshire WA7 1NUUnited KingdomIVAX LtdUnit 301 Industrial ParkWaterfordIrelandJaba Farmaceutica SARua da Tapada Grande, 2P-2710-089, Abrunheira SintraLaboratorio Aldo Union SABaronesa de Maldá 73Espluges de LlobregatE-08950 BarcelonaOtsuka Pharmaceuticals (E)Provenca, 388E-08025 BarcelonaSICOR SpAVia Terrazzano 77I-20017 RHO MilanoSchering-Plough Labo NVIndustriepark 30B-2220 Heist Op Den BergValvole Aerosol Research Italiana(VARI) Spa — LINDAL Group ItaliaVia del Pino, 10Olginate (LC)I-23854 ItaliaValeas SpA PharmaceuticalsVia Vallisneri, 10I-20133 MilanoValois SA50 avenue de l’EuropeF-78160 Marly-Le-RoiAcros Organics bvbaJanssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3aB-2440 GeelAirbus France316, route de BayonneF-31300 ToulouseAgfa-Gevaert NVSeptestraat 27B-2640 MortselBie & BerntsenSandbækvej 7DK-2610 RødovreBiosolove BVWaalreseweg 175554 HA ValkenswaardThe NetherlandsButterworth Laboratories Ltd54 Waldegrave Road, TeddingtonMiddlesex TW11 8NYUnited KingdomCarl Roth GmbHSchoemperlenstr. 1—5D-76185 KarlsruheElcom GroupOkružní 988CZ-735 14 Orlová — LutyněEnvironnement SA111, Bld RobespierreBP 4513F-78304 PoissyFisher ScientificBishop Meadow RoadLoughborough LE11 5RGUnited KingdomHealth Protection Inspectorate-LaboratoriesPaldiski mnt 81EE-10617 TallinnHoneywell Specialty ChemicalsWunstorfer Straße 40Postfach 100262D-30918 SeelzeInstitut scientifique de service public (ISSeP)Rue du Chéra 200B-4000 LiègeInstitut E. Malvoz (B)Quai du Barbou, 4B-4000 LiègeIneos Fluor LtdPO Box 13, The HeathRuncorn Cheshire WA7 4QFUnited KingdomKatholieke Universiteit LeuvenKrakenstraat 3B-3000 LeuvenLaboratoires sérobiologiques3, rue de SeichampsF-54425 PulnoyLGC Promochem GmbHMercatorstr. 51D-46485 WeselMallinckrodt Baker BVTeugseweg 207418 AM DeventerThe NetherlandsMerck KgaAFrankfurter Strasse 250D-64271 DarmstadtMikro+Polo d.o.o.Lackova 78SLO-2000 MariborPanreac Química SARiera de Sant Cugat 1E-08110 Montcada I Reixac (Barcelona)Rohs Chemie GmbHBerliner Str. 54D-53819 Neunkirchen-SeelsheidSanolabor d.d.Leskoškova 4SLO-LjubljanaSDS Solvants, Documentation, Synthèses SAZ.I. de Valdonne, BP 4F-13124 PeypinSigma Aldrich Chemie GmbHRiedstrasse 2D-89555 SteinheimSigma Aldrich Chimie SARL80 rue de LuzaisL'Isle-d'Abeau ChesnesF-38297 St-Quentin-FallavierSigma Aldrich Company LtdThe Old BrickyardNew Road Gillingham SP8 4XTUnited KingdomSigma Aldrich LaborchemikalienWunstorfer Straße 40, Postfach 100262D-30918 SeelzeVWR I.S.A.S.201, rue CarnotF-94126 Fontenay-sous-boisUniversity Of Technology ViennaInstitut of Industrial Electronics and Material ScienceGusshausstrasse 27-29A-1040 WienYA-Kemia Oy — Sigma-Aldrich FinlandTeerisuonkuja 4FI-00700 Helsinki. Done at Brussels, 23 February 2005.For the CommissionStavros DIMASMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 244, 29.9.2000, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2077/2004 (OJ L 359, 4.12.2004, p. 28).(2)  www.unep.org/ozone/dec12-2-3.shtml(3)  OJ C 162, 11.7.2003, p. 19.(4)  OJ C 133, 11.5.2004, p. 12.(5)  OJ L 66, 4.3.2004, p. 36.ANNEX IPursuant to paragraph 3 of Decision XII/2 of the 12th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on measures to facilitate the transition to chlorofluorocarbon-free metered-dose inhalers (MDIs), the following Parties have determined that, due to the presence of suitable non-CFC MDIs, CFCs no longer qualify as ‘essential’ under the Protocol when combined with following products:Product Salbutamol Terbutaline Fenoterol Orciprenaline Reproterol Carbuterol Hexoprenaline Pirbuterol Clenbuterol Bitolterol Procaterol Beclomethasone Dexamethasone Fluinisolide Fluiticasone Budesonide Triamcinolone Ipratropium bromide Oxitropium BromideAustria X X X X X X X X X X XBelgium X X X X X X X X X X XCzech Republic X X X X X X X X X X XDenmark X X X X X X X X X X XFinland XFrance XGermany X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XGreece X X X X X X X X X X XIreland XLuxembourg XPortugal X X X X X X X X X X XThe Netherlands X X X X X X X X X X XNorway X X X X X X X X X X XSweden XUK XSource: www.unep.org/ozone/dec12-2-3.pdfANNEX IIESSENTIAL MEDICAL USESQuota of controlled substances of Group I that may be used in the production of metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) for the treatment of asthma and other chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPDs) are allocated to:3M (UK) Aventis (UK) Bespak (UK) Boehringer Ingelheim (DE) Chiesi (IT) Glaxo Smith Kline (UK) IG Sprühtechnik (DE) Inyx Pharmaceuticals (UK) IVAX (IE) Jaba Farmaceutica (PT) Lab. Aldo-Union (ES) Otsuka Pharmaceuticals (ES) Sicor (IT) Schering-Plough (BE) V.A.R.I. (IT) Valeas (IT) Valois (FR)3M (UK)Aventis (UK)Bespak (UK)Boehringer Ingelheim (DE)Chiesi (IT)Glaxo Smith Kline (UK)IG Sprühtechnik (DE)Inyx Pharmaceuticals (UK)IVAX (IE)Jaba Farmaceutica (PT)Lab. Aldo-Union (ES)Otsuka Pharmaceuticals (ES)Sicor (IT)Schering-Plough (BE)V.A.R.I. (IT)Valeas (IT)Valois (FR)ANNEX IIIESSENTIAL LABORATORY USESQuota of controlled substances of Group I and II that may be used for laboratory and analytical uses, are allocated to:Agfa-Gevaert (BE) Bie & Berntsen (DK) Butterworth Laboratories (UK) Biosolve (NL) Carl Roth (DE) Elcom Group (CZ) Environnement SA (FR) Honeywell Specialty Chemicals (DE) Ineos Fluor (UK) Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (BE) LGC Promochem (DE) Mallinckrodt Baker (NL) Merck KGaA (DE) Mikro + Polo (SI) Panreac Química (ES) SDS Solvants (FR) Sanolabor (SI) Sigma Aldrich Chemie (DE) Sigma Aldrich Chimie (FR) Sigma Aldrich Company (UK) University Of Technology Vienna (AT) Ya Kemia Oy — Sigma Aldrich (FI)Agfa-Gevaert (BE)Bie & Berntsen (DK)Butterworth Laboratories (UK)Biosolve (NL)Carl Roth (DE)Elcom Group (CZ)Environnement SA (FR)Honeywell Specialty Chemicals (DE)Ineos Fluor (UK)Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (BE)LGC Promochem (DE)Mallinckrodt Baker (NL)Merck KGaA (DE)Mikro + Polo (SI)Panreac Química (ES)SDS Solvants (FR)Sanolabor (SI)Sigma Aldrich Chemie (DE)Sigma Aldrich Chimie (FR)Sigma Aldrich Company (UK)University Of Technology Vienna (AT)Ya Kemia Oy — Sigma Aldrich (FI)ANNEX IVESSENTIAL LABORATORY USESQuota of controlled substances of Group III that may be used for laboratory and analytical uses are allocated to:Airbus France (FR) Butterworth Laboratories (UK) Ineos Fluor (UK) Sigma Aldrich Chimie (FR) Sigma Aldrich Company (UK)Airbus France (FR)Butterworth Laboratories (UK)Ineos Fluor (UK)Sigma Aldrich Chimie (FR)Sigma Aldrich Company (UK)ANNEX VESSENTIAL LABORATORY USESQuota of controlled substances of Group IV that may be used for laboratory and analytical uses, are allocated to:Acros Organics (BE) Agfa-Gevaert (BE) Bie & Berntsen (DK) Biosolve (NL) Butterworth Laboratories (UK) Fisher Scientific (UK) Health Protection Inspectorate-Laboratories (EE) Institut E. Malvoz (BE) Institut Scientifique de Service Public (ISSeP) (BE) Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (BE) Laboratoires Sérologiques (FR) Mallinckrodt Baker (NL) Merck KGaA (DE) Mikro + Polo (SI) Panreac Química (ES) Rohs Chemie (DE) SDS Solvants (FR) Sanolabor d.d. (SI) Sigma Aldrich Chemie (DE) Sigma Aldrich Chimie (FR) Sigma Aldrich Company (UK) Sigma Aldrich Laborchemikalien (DE) VWR I.S.A.S. (FR) YA-Kemia Oy (FI)Acros Organics (BE)Agfa-Gevaert (BE)Bie & Berntsen (DK)Biosolve (NL)Butterworth Laboratories (UK)Fisher Scientific (UK)Health Protection Inspectorate-Laboratories (EE)Institut E. Malvoz (BE)Institut Scientifique de Service Public (ISSeP) (BE)Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (BE)Laboratoires Sérologiques (FR)Mallinckrodt Baker (NL)Merck KGaA (DE)Mikro + Polo (SI)Panreac Química (ES)Rohs Chemie (DE)SDS Solvants (FR)Sanolabor d.d. (SI)Sigma Aldrich Chemie (DE)Sigma Aldrich Chimie (FR)Sigma Aldrich Company (UK)Sigma Aldrich Laborchemikalien (DE)VWR I.S.A.S. (FR)YA-Kemia Oy (FI)ANNEX VIESSENTIAL LABORATORY USESQuota of controlled substances of Group V that may be used for laboratory and analytical uses are allocated to:Acros Organics (BE) Agfa-Gevaert (BE) Bie & Berntsen (DK) Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (BE) Mallinckrodt Baker (NL) Mikro + Polo (SI) Panreac Química (ES) Sanolabor d.d. (SI) Sigma Aldrich Chemie (DE) Sigma Aldrich Chimie (FR) Sigma Aldrich Company (UK)Acros Organics (BE)Agfa-Gevaert (BE)Bie & Berntsen (DK)Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (BE)Mallinckrodt Baker (NL)Mikro + Polo (SI)Panreac Química (ES)Sanolabor d.d. (SI)Sigma Aldrich Chemie (DE)Sigma Aldrich Chimie (FR)Sigma Aldrich Company (UK)ANNEX VIIESSENTIAL LABORATORY USESQuota of controlled substances of Group VII that may be used for laboratory and analytical uses are allocated to:Acros Organics (BE) Ineos Fluor (UK) Sigma Aldrich Chimie (FR) Sigma Aldrich Company (UK)Acros Organics (BE)Ineos Fluor (UK)Sigma Aldrich Chimie (FR)Sigma Aldrich Company (UK)ANNEX VIIIESSENTIAL LABORATORY USESQuota of controlled substances of Group IX that may be used for laboratory and analytical uses are allocated to:Ineos Fluor (UK) Sigma Aldrich Chemie (DE) Sigma Aldrich Chimie (FR)Ineos Fluor (UK)Sigma Aldrich Chemie (DE)Sigma Aldrich Chimie (FR)ANNEX IX(This Annex is not published because it contains confidential commercial information.) +",chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;dangerous substance;dangerous product;environmental law;IMPEL;IMPEL network;Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law;environmental legislation;environmental regulations;stratospheric pollutant;CFC;chlorofluorcarbons;gas harmful to the ozone layer,21 +3585,"2004/578/EC: Council Decision of 29 April 2004 on the conclusion of the Framework Agreement between the European Community and the European Space Agency. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 170, in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),Whereas:(1) The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the Community an Agreement with the European Space Agency.(2) The Agreement was signed on behalf of the Community on 25 November 2003 subject to its possible conclusion at a later date.(3) This Agreement should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Community and the European Space Agency is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to deposit on behalf of the Community the act of approval, as provided for in Article 12(1) of the Framework Agreement, in order to express the consent of the Community to be bound.. Done at Luxembourg, 29 April 2004 .For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Mc Dowell(1) Opinion delivered on 20 April 2004 (not yet published in the Official Journal). +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);scientific cooperation;European Space Agency;ELDO;ESA;ESRO;European Launcher Development Organisation;European Launcher Development Organization;European Organization for the Development and Construction of Space Vehicle Launchers;European Space Research Organisation;European Space Research Organization;European Space Vehicle Launcher Development Organisation;European Space Vehicle Launcher Development Organization;space policy;space research;space medicine,21 +18835,"1999/802/EC: Council Decision of 22 October 1999 on the acceptance of amendments to the Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution and to the Protocol for the Prevention of Pollution by Dumping from Ships and Aircraft (Barcelona Convention). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1), in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3), thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),Whereas:(1) The Community is a Contracting Party to the Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution, hereinafter referred to as the ""Barcelona Convention""(2), and has also concluded four of the Protocols adopted within the framework of the Convention, namely the Protocol for the Prevention of Pollution by Dumping from Ships and Aircraft(3), the Protocol concerning Cooperation in Combating Pollution by Oil and other Harmful Substances(4), the Protocol for Protection against Pollution from Land-based Sources(5) and the Protocol concerning Specially Protected Areas(6);(2) The Commission took part on behalf of the Community, within the framework of the working party set up by the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention, in the negotiations on the revision of the Barcelona Convention and the Protocol for the Prevention of Pollution by Dumping from Ships and Aircraft, hereinafter referred to as the ""Protocol"";(3) The Community needs to commit itself at international level in those areas covered by the revised Convention and Protocol which fall within its jurisdiction;(4) Under Article 174 of the Treaty, Community policy on the environment contributes to the pursuit of the objectives, inter alia, of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment and promoting measures at international level to deal with regional or worldwide environmental problems;(5) The area covered by the amendments to the Barcelona Convention and the Protocol falls at least partly within the Community's jurisdiction; the Community has adopted several directives in this area; it is also a Contracting Party to many international Conventions in this field; the Community is taking steps in this context to ensure that the conclusion of these international agreements neither conflicts with, nor alters the scope of, current Community law;(6) Community accession to the revised Barcelona Convention and Protocol will help to attain the objectives set out in Article 174 of the Treaty;(7) The revised Barcelona Convention and Protocol were adopted and opened for signature by the Contracting Parties at the Conference of Plenipotentiaries held in Barcelona on 9 and 10 June 1995;(8) The Community has signed alongside the Member States the revisions to the Barcelona Convention and the Protocol for the prevention of pollution by dumping from ships and aircraft,. The amendments to the Barcelona Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution and the Protocol for the Prevention of Pollution by Dumping from Ships and Aircraft are hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The texts of the said amendments are attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to notify the acceptance, on behalf of the Community, of the amendments to the Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution and the Protocol for the Prevention of Pollution by Dumping from Ships and Aircraft in accordance with Article 16 of the Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution(7). This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall take effect on the day of its adoption.. Done at Luxembourg, 22 October 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. MÖNKÄRE(1) OJ C 219, 30.7.1999, p. 186.(2) Decision 77/585/EEC, OJ L 240, 19.9.1977, p. 1.(3) Decision 77/585/EEC, OJ L 240, 19.9.1977, p. 1.(4) Decision 81/420/EEC, OJ L 162, 19.6.1981, p. 4.(5) Decision 83/101/EEC, OJ L 67, 12.3.1983, p. 1.(6) Decision 84/132/EEC, OJ L 68, 10.3.1984, p. 36.(7) The date of entry into force of the amendments to the Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution and to the Protocol for the Prevention of Pollution by Dumping from Ships and Aircraft will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union. +",amendment;parliamentary veto;Mediterranean Sea;Mediterranean;pollution from land-based sources;marine pollution;disposal of waste at sea;pollution of the seas;environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;Protocol (EU);Community privilege;EC Protocol;EU protocol;privileges and immunities of the EU;privileges and immunities of the European Union;protocol of the EU;protocol of the European Union,21 +2835,"2001/594/EC: Council Decision of 18 June 2001 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Turkey concerning the participation of the Republic of Turkey in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1), in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),Whereas:(1) The European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network were established by Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90(2).(2) The Luxembourg European Council (December 1997) made participation in the Community programmes and agencies a way of stepping up the pre-accession strategy for the central and east European countries. In the case of the agencies, the European Council's conclusions provide that ""the Community agencies in which applicant countries will be able to participate will be determined on a case-by-case basis"".(3) The Helsinki European Council (December 1999) reaffirmed the inclusive nature of the accession process, which now comprises 13 candidate countries within a single framework with the candidate countries participating in the accession process on an equal footing.(4) The Council, pursuant to Article 300(1) of the Treaty, on 14 February 2000 authorised the Commission to conduct negotiations on the participation in the European Environment Agency of the countries applying for accession,. The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Turkey concerning the participation of the Republic of Turkey in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network is approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is set out as an Annex to this Decision. The President of the Council is authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to deposit the notification provided for in Article 17 of the Agreement. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Luxembourg, 18 June 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Winberg(1) Opinion delivered 31.5.2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) OJ L 120, 11.5.1990, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 933/1999 (OJ L 117, 5.5.1999, p. 1). +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);environmental policy;environmental management;environmental monitoring;EMAS;EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme;environmental inspection;environmental surveillance;environmental watch;monitoring of pollution;information network;Turkey;Republic of Turkey;European Environment Agency;EEA;European Environment Monitoring and Information Network,21 +19968,"2000/728/EC: Commission Decision of 10 November 2000 establishing the application and annual fees of the Community Eco-label (notified under document number C(2000) 3279) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community and in particular Article 175(1) thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000, on a revised Community Eco-label award scheme(1), and in particular Article 12 and Annex V thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 provides that every application for the award of an Eco-label should be subject to payment of a fee relating to the costs of processing the application and that the use of Eco-label should entail payment of an annual fee by the applicant.(2) Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 provides that the level of application and annual fees should be established by the Commission in accordance with Annex V and under the procedure laid down in Article 17 of the said Regulation.(3) Annex V of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 provides that a minimum and a maximum application fee should be fixed, and that in the case of SMEs(2) and also product manufacturers as well as service providers of developing countries the application fee should be reduced by at least 25 %.(4) Annex V of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 provides that the annual fee should be calculated in relation to the annual volume of sales within the Community of the product awarded the Eco-label, and that a minimum and a maximum fee should be fixed.(5) Annex V of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 provides that in the case of SMEs, and also product manufacturers as well as service providers of developing countries, the annual fees should be reduced by at least 25 %.(6) Annex V of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 provides that applicants who have already received certification under EMAS or ISO 14001 may be granted additional reductions on the annual fee.(7) Annex V of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 provides that further reductions could be considered under the procedure laid down in Article 17 of the said Regulation.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up pursuant to Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000,. 1. An application for the award of a label will be subject to payment of a fee relating to the costs of processing the application.2. The minimum application fee shall be EUR 300. The maximum application fee shall be EUR 1300.3. In the case of SMEs, and also product manufacturers as well as service providers of developing countries, the application fee shall be reduced by 25 %. Both reductions shall be cumulative and shall also apply to the minimum and maximum application fee. 1. Each applicant who has been awarded an Eco-label will pay an annual fee for the use of the label to the competent body which has awarded the label.2. The period covered by the fee will begin with the date of the award of the Eco-label to the applicant.3. Figures for the annual sales volume shall be based on ex-factory prices when the product that has been awarded the Eco-label is a good. They shall be based on delivery price when related to services.4. The figure for the annual fee shall be 0,15 % of the annual volume of sales within the Community of the product awarded the Eco-label.5. The minimum annual fee shall be EUR 500 per product group per applicant. The maximum annual fee shall be EUR 25000 per product group per applicant.6. In the case of SMEs, and also product manufacturers as well as service providers of developing countries, the annual fee shall be reduced by 25 %. Both reductions shall be cumulative.7. The annual fee shall be reduced by 15 % for applicants that are EMAS registered and/or ISO 14001 certified. This reduction shall be subject to the condition that the applicant explicitly commits itself in its environmental policy to ensure full compliance of its Eco-labelled products with the Eco-label criteria throughout the period of validity of the contract and that this commitment is appropriately incorporated into the detailed environmental objectives. Those applicants with ISO 14001 shall demonstrate annually the implementation of this commitment. Those with EMAS shall forward a copy of their annually verified environmental statement.8. Competent Bodies may grant reductions of up to 25 % for up to the first three applicants in each Member State that are awarded the Eco-label for a given product group.9. All of the above reductions shall be cumulative and shall also apply to the minimum and maximum annual fee, but shall not exceed in total 50 %.10. Products for which intermediates have already been subject to the payment of an annual fee shall only be subject to payment of a fee corresponding to the annual sales of the products after deduction of the cost value of such intermediates. Neither the application fee nor the annual fee will include any cost towards testing and verification which may be necessary for products which are the subject of applications. Applicants will meet the cost of such testing and verification themselves. Contracts for the use of the Eco-label concluded before the entry into force of this Decision may at the request of the licence holder be modified to take into account the provisions of this Decision. Community adoption or revision of EU Eco-label product groups, in accordance with the procedure set in Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000, may lead to modifications in the application of the current Decision fixing the costs and fees to a particular product group. Such modifications should be expressly provided for in the Decision establishing the ecological criteria for that particular product group. Commission Decision 93/326/EEC of 13 May 1993 establishing indicative guidelines for the fixing of costs and fees in connection with the Community Eco-label(3) is hereby repealed. The Commission may review and evaluate the implementation of this Decision within two years, and may propose to adapt it as appropriate. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 November 2000.For the CommissionMargot WallstrรถmMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 237, 21.9.2000, p. 1.(2) SMEs as defined in Commission Recommendation 96/280/EC (OJ L 107, 30.4.1996, p. 4).(3) OJ L 129, 27.5.1993, p. 23. +",industrial production;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;eco-label;environment-friendly label;environmental tax;charge for polluting product;discharge tax;ecotax;energy tax;environmental charge;green tax;tax on CO2;tax on polluting product;turnover,21 +44186,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 743/2014 of 9 July 2014 replacing Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 as regards Minimum frequency of analyses Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (1), and in particular Article 14(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex VII to Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 (2) determines the minimum frequency of analyses for relevant fuels and materials to be applied by operators for the determination of calculation factors.(2) Article 35 of Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 provides that Annex VII to that Regulation is to be reviewed on a regular basis and in the first instance not more than two years from Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 entering into force.(3) Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 should be amended to clarify the classification and categorisation of fuels and materials listed therein to improve consistency regarding application of appropriate factors used in the calculation of emissions.(4) In the interest of clarity, it is appropriate to replace Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 601/2012.(5) Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Climate Change Committee,. Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 July 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32.(2)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 of 21 June 2012 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 181, 12.7.2012, p. 30).ANNEX‘ANNEX VIIMinimum frequency of analyses (Article 35)Fuel/material Minimum frequency of analysesNatural gas At least weeklyOther gases, in particular synthesis gas and process gases such as refinery mixed gas, coke oven gas, blast-furnace gas, convertor gas At least daily — using appropriate procedures at different parts of the dayFuel oils (for example light, medium, heavy fuel oil, bitumen) Every 20 000 tonnes of fuel and at least six times a yearCoal, coking coal, petroleum coke, peat Every 20 000 tonnes of fuel/material and at least six times a yearOther fuels Every 10 000 tonnes of fuel and at least four times a yearUntreated solid waste (pure fossil or mixed biomass/fossil) Every 5 000 tonnes of waste and at least four times a yearLiquid waste, pre-treated solid waste Every 10 000 tonnes of waste and at least four times a yearCarbonate minerals (including limestone and dolomite) Every 50 000 tonnes of material and at least four times a yearClays and shales Amounts of material corresponding to 50 000 tonnes of CO2 and at least four times a yearOther materials (primary, intermediate and final product) Depending on the type of material and the variation, amounts of material corresponding to 50 000 tonnes of CO2 and at least four times a year’ +",environmental monitoring;EMAS;EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme;environmental inspection;environmental surveillance;environmental watch;monitoring of pollution;EU emission allowance;EUA;analytical chemistry;centrifuging;chemical analysis;chemical testing;chromatography;conductometry;electrolytic analysis;photometry;volumetric analysis;greenhouse gas;carbon dioxide;fuel,21 +43730,"Commission Delegated Directive 2014/74/EU of 13 March 2014 amending, for the purposes of adapting to technical progress, Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for lead used in other than C-press compliant pin connector systems for industrial monitoring and control instruments Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, (1) and in particular Article 5(1)(a) thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 2011/65/EU prohibits the use of lead in electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market.(2) Compliant pin connector systems are used in high speed digitizers, radiofrequency and wave signal sources, and wireless test equipment. Lead-free compliant pin connector systems are not yet used in industrial monitoring and control instruments (IMCIs). IMCIs have higher performance and reliability requirements than other electrical and electronic equipment, and the reliability of lead-free substitutes is not ensured under these conditions.(3) In order to allow manufacturers to make lead-free components technically practicable and to sufficiently demonstrate their reliability when used in IMCIs, the use of lead in other than C-press compliant pin connector systems for industrial monitoring and control instruments should therefore be exempted from the prohibition until 31 December 2020. In view of the innovation cycles for IMCIs this is a relatively short transition period which is unlikely to have adverse impacts on innovation.(4) In accordance with the repair-as-produced principle of Article 4(4) of Directive 2011/65/EU, which is meant to extend the lifetime of compliant products once placed on the market, spare parts shall benefit from this exemption past its end date without time limitations.(5) Directive 2011/65/EU should therefore be amended accordingly,. Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by the last day of the sixth month after entry into force at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 March 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 174, 1.7.2011, p. 88.ANNEXIn Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU the following point 36 is added:‘36. Lead used in other than C-press compliant pin connector systems for industrial monitoring and control instruments. +",marketing standard;grading;electronic device;lead;waste recycling;conversion of waste;recovery of waste;recycling of materials;recycling of waste;reprocessing of waste;reuse of waste;selective waste collection;separate waste collection;use of waste;market supervision;EC conformity marking;hazardous waste;electronic waste;electrical waste;used battery;waste electrical and electronic equipment,21 +35001,"2008/182/Euratom: Council Decision of 25 February 2008 amending Council Decision of 16 December 1980 setting up the Consultative Committee for the Fusion Programme. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular to the fourth paragraph of Article 7 thereof,Having regard to the Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (1), also contributing towards the creation of a knowledge-based society, building on the European Research Area,Having regard to the Council Decision 2006/976/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the Specific Programme implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (2), and in particular to Article 7(2) thereof, that provides that, for the purposes of implementing the Specific Programme, the Commission shall be assisted by a Consultative Committee and that, for fusion-related aspects, the composition of this Committee and the detailed operational rules and procedures applicable to it shall be as laid down in the Council Decision of 16 December 1980 setting up a Consultative Committee for the Fusion Programme (3) (hereinafter referred to as the Council Decision of 16 December 1980 and the CCE-FU, respectively),Having regard to the 2005 Act of Accession, and in particular Article 50 thereof,Having regard to the Council Decision of 16 December 1980, and in particular to paragraph 14 thereof, that lays down a voting system for the CCE-FU,Whereas:(1) The CCE-FU shall deliver its opinions by means of a weighted voting system when, acting under paragraph 5(g) of the Council Decision of 16 December 1980, it defines priority actions with a view to allocation of preferential support.(2) On 21 March 2007 the CCE-FU unanimously recommended updating its weighted voting system which should be applied within the Committee referred to in paragraph 14 of the Council Decision of 16 December 1980, when dealing with fusion-related aspects, in order to include the voting rights of the new Member States following their accession.(3) In view of the above, it is now appropriate to amend accordingly the Council Decision of 16 December 1980,. In paragraph 14 of the Council Decision of 16 December 1980, the last two sentences shall be replaced by the following text:‘Opinions relating to paragraph 5(g) shall be adopted by the following weighted voting system:Belgium 2Bulgaria 2Czech Republic 2Denmark 2Germany 5Estonia 1Greece 2Spain 3France 5Ireland 2Italy 5Cyprus 1Latvia 1Lithuania 2Luxembourg 1Hungary 2Malta 1Netherlands 2Austria 2Poland 3Portugal 2Romania 2Slovenia 1Slovakia 2Finland 2Sweden 2United Kingdom 5Switzerland 2Total 64For the adoption of an opinion, the required majority shall be 33 votes in favour by at least 15 delegations.’. Done at Brussels, 25 February 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. VIZJAK(1)  OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60, as corrected by OJ L 54, 22.2.2007, p. 21.(2)  OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 404, as corrected by OJ L 54, 22.2.2007, p. 139.(3)  Not published, but last amended by Council Decision 2005/336/Euratom (OJ L 108, 29.4.2005, p. 64). +",nuclear fusion;thermonuclear fusion;accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;voting method;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;EAEC;Euratom;European Atomic Energy Community;advisory committee (EU);EC advisory committee;nuclear research,21 +8404,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1754/90 of 27 June 1990 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on citric acid falling within CN code 2918 14 00, originating in Indonesia, to which the preferential arrangements of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3896/89 apply. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3896/89 of 18 December 1989 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1990 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Articles 1 and 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 3896/89, suspension of customs duties is accorded to each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III other than those listed in column 4 of Annex I, within the framework of the preferential tariff ceilings fixed in column 6 of Annex I;Whereas Article 7 of that Regulation provides that the levying of customs duties on imports of the products in question originating in each of the countries and territories concerned may at any time be re-established as soon as the individual ceilings in question are reached at Community level;Whereas, in the case of citric acid falling within CN code 2918 14 00, originating in Indonesia, the individual ceiling amounts to ECU 350 000; whereas that ceiling was reached on 12 June 1990, by charges of imports into the Community of the products in question originating in Indonesia; whereas, it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties for the products in question with regard to Indonesia,. As from 1 July 1990, the levying of customs duties, suspended pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 3896/89, shall be re-established on imports into the Community of the following products, originating in Indonesia:1.2.3 // // // // Order No // CN code // Description // // // // 10.0210 // 2918 14 00 // Citric acid // // // This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 June 1990.For the CommissionChristiane SCRIVENERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 383, 30. 12. 1989, p. 1. +",Indonesia;Republic of Indonesia;restoration of customs duties;restoration of customs tariff;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;organic acid;acetate;acetic acid;acrylic acid;alcohol acid;aromatic acid;citric acid;ester;fatty acid;formic acid;oxalic acid;phthalic acid;salicylic acid,21 +40412,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1309/2011 of 14 December 2011 fixing allocation coefficient, rejecting further applications and closing the period for submitting applications for available quantities of out-of-quota isoglucose to be sold on the Union market at reduced surplus levy during marketing year 2011/2012. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1240/2011 of 30 November 2011 laying down exceptional measures as regards the release of out-of-quota sugar and isoglucose on the Union market at reduced surplus levy during marketing 2011/2012 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas:(1) The quantities covered by certificate applications for out-of-quota isoglucose submitted from 4 December 2011 to 7 December 2011 and notified to the Commission exceed the limit set in Article 1 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1240/2011.(2) Therefore, in accordance with Article 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1240/2011 it is necessary to fix an allocation coefficient, which the Member States shall apply to the quantities covered by each notified certificate application, to reject the applications which have not yet been notified and to close the periods for submitting the applications.(3) In order to act before the issuing of certificates applied for, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,. The quantities for which certificates applications for out-of-quota isoglucose have been submitted under Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1240/2011 from 4 December 2011 to 7 December 2011 and notified to the Commission shall be multiplied by an allocation coefficient of 99,290780 %.Applications for certificates submitted from 8 December 2011 to 15 December 2011 are hereby rejected.The periods for submitting applications for certificates are closed as from 15 December 2011. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 December 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 318, 1.12.2011, p. 9. +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;isoglucose;EU agricultural market;Community agricultural market;European Union agricultural market;agricultural market of the EU;agricultural market of the European Union;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;white sugar;refined sugar;agricultural surplus;agricultural over-production;agricultural trade surplus;farm surplus;surplus of agricultural products,21 +7582,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2320/89 of 28 July 1989 of minimum quality requirements for peaches in syrup and peaches in natural fruit juice for the application of the production aid scheme. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1125/89 (2), and in particular Article 6 (4) thereof,Whereas Article 2 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 established a production aid scheme for certain products; whereas Article 6 (1) (b) specifies that aid is to be granted only for porducts which meet minimum quality requirements to be laid down;Whereas the aim of such minimum quality requirements is to avoid the manufacture of products for which no demand exists or products which would create distortion of the market; whereas the requirements must be based on traditional fair manufacturing procedures;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1290/85 (3) laid down minimum quality standards for peaches in syrup; whereas the provisions laid down therein should be adapted to take account of the extension of the aid scheme to peaches preserved in natural fruit juice as provided for in the abovementioned Council Regulation (EEC) No 1125/89; whereas, for the sake of clarity, the minimum quality requirements thus adapted should be set out in a new text;Whereas the quality requirements laid down in this Regulation constitute additional rules of application further to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 1599/84 of 5 June 1984 laying down detailed rules for the application of the system of production aid for products processed from fruit and vegetables (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2260/89 (5);Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed From Fruit and Vegetables,. This Regulation lays down the minimum quality requirements which peaches in syrup and or/peaches in natural fruit juice, as defined in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 1599/84, shall meet in order to qualify for the production aid provided for in Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86. For the manufacture of peaches in syrup and/or peaches in natural fruit juice, only peaches of the species Prunus persica L. shall be used, excluding nectarines. The raw material shall be fresh, sound, clean and suitable for processing.The raw material may have been chilled before being used for the manufacture of peaches in syrup. 1. Peaches in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice must be manufactured in one of the styles defined in paragraph 2.2. For the purpose of this Regulation the styles are defined as follows:(a) 'whole fruit' means the whole fruit, unpitted;(b) 'halves' means the pitted fruit cut vertically into two approximately equal parts;(c) 'quarters' means the pitted fruit cut into four approximately equal parts;(d) 'slices' means the pitted fruit cut into more than four wedge-shaped parts;(e) 'dice' means the pitted fruit cut into cube-like parts.3. Each container with peaches in syrup and/or peaches in natural fruit juice shall contain only one style, and the fruit or pieces thereof shall be practically uniform in size. No other type of fruit may be found in the container.4. The colour of peaches in syrup shall be characteristic for the type used. Portions which were obviously near or part of the pit cavity and which after canning become slightly discoloured are considered to be of normal characteristic colour.Containers with peaches in syrup and/or peaches in natural fruit juice must not contain units having green parts.5. Peaches in syrup shall be free of foreign materials of non-vegetable origin and from foreign flavours and odours. The fruit shall be fleshy and may be variable in tenderness but shall be neither excessively soft nor excessively firm.6. Peaches in syrup shall be practically free from:(a) foreign materials of vegetable origin;(b) peel;(c) blemished units.Whole fruits, halves and quarters shall also be practically free from mechanically damaged units. 1. Fruit, or pieces thereof, shall be considered practically uniform in size when, in a container, the weight of the largest unit is not more than twice the weight of the smallest unit.If there are less than 20 units in a containers, one unit may be disregarded. When determining the largest and the smallest units, broken units shall not be taken into consideration.2. For the purposes of Article 3 (4), the following colours shall be considered normal for a type:- yellow, including varietal types in which the predominant colour ranges from pale yellow to rich red orange,- white, including varietal types in which the predominant colour ranges from white to yellow-white.3. Peaches in syrup and/or peaches in natural fruit juice shall be considered as complying with Article 3 (6) when the following tolerances are not exceeded:1.2,3 // // // // Style 1.2.3 // // Whole, halves and quarters // Other // // // // Pit or pit material // Two pits // Two pits // Blemished units // 10 % by number // 1 500 grams // Mechanically damaged units // 5 % by number // Not applicable // Peel // 150 cm2 aggregage area // 150 cm2 aggregate area // Foreign material of vegetable origin // 20 pieces // 20 pieces // // //The tolerances allowed, other than those fixed by reference to per cent by number are per 10 kilograms drained net weight.Pits shall not be considered as a defect in whole peaches in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice.4. For the purposes of paragraph 3:(a) 'pit or pit material' means whole pits and pieces that are hard and sharp.Pit fragments of less than 5mm in greatest dimension which do not have sharp points or edges are disregarded. Pieces of pits are considered equivalent to one pit when:- one piece is larger than one half pit, or- a total of three pieces have been found;(b) 'blemished units' means fruit with discoloration on the surface or spots which definitely contrast with the overall colour and which may penetrate into the flesh, in particilar bruises, scab and dark discoloration;(c) 'mechanically damaged units' means units which have been severed into definite parts, and all of such portions that equal the size of a full-size unit are considered one unit, or units where the trimming has been excessive and includes serious gouges on the surface of the units which substantialloy detract from the appearance. Halves which are not cut vertically shall also be considered as mechanically damaged;(d) 'peel' means both peel adhering to peach flesh and peel found loose in the container;(e) 'foreign material of vegetable origin' means vegetable materials which are irrelevant to the fruit itself or which have been attached to the fresh fruit but should have been removed during processing, in particular stalks and leaves and pieces thereof. Peel and pit material shall, however, be excluded. 1. The peaches and the syrup and/or the natural fruit juice in a container shall occupy at least 90 % of the water capacity of the container.2. The drained net weight of the fruit shall on average be at least equal to the following percentages of the water capacity, expressed in grams, of the container:1.2,3 // // // Style // Containers with a nominal water capacity of 1.2.3 // // 425 ml or more // less than 425 ml // // // // Whole // 52 // 50 // Halves // 55 // 50 // Quarters // 58 // 50 // Slices // 58 // 50 // Dice // 58 // 55 // // //3. Where peaches in syrup and/or peaches in natural fruit juice are packed in glass containers, the water capacity shall be reduced by 20 ml before the percentages referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 are calculated.4. Each container shall be marked with a reference identifying the date and the year of production and the processor. The marking, which may be in code form, shall be approved by the competent authorities in the Member State where production takes place, and these authorities may adopt additional provisions as to the marking itself. The processor shall daily and at regular intervals during the processing period verify that the peaches in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice comply with the requirements for qualifying for aid. The result of the verification shall be recorded. Regulation (EEC) No 1290/85 is hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 July 1989.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 July 1989.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 118, 29. 4. 1989, p. 29.(3) OJ No L 133, 22. 5. 1985, p. 8.(4) OJ No L 152, 8. 6. 1984, p. 16.(5) OJ No L 216, 27. 7. 1989, p. 46. +",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;quality standard;production aid;aid to producers,21 +17745,"Council Regulation (EC) No 3/98 of 19 December 1997 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1568/97 adopting autonomous and transitional measures for the preferential trade arrangements with Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Romania and Bulgaria in certain processed agricultural products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden,Whereas pending adaptation of Protocol 3 of the Europe Agreement concluded with Poland, Council Regulation (EC) No 339/97 of 17 February 1997 adopting autonomous and transitional measures for the preferential trade arrangements with Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Romania and Bulgaria in certain processed agricultural products (1) has been adopted which maintained until 30 June 1997 the trading preference in favour of Poland on the Community market for processed agricultural products to offset possible negative effects arising from the implementation of the Uruguay Round Settlement;Whereas the negotiations with Poland on the Protocol amending the Europe Agreement have been concluded and a new Protocol 3 has been initialled; whereas Poland has agreed to implement with effect from 1 September 1997 the measures provided for in the new Protocol 3; whereas on an autonomous basis the Community should equally implement the measures in favour of Poland as provided for in the new Protocol 3; whereas Regulation (EC) No 1568/97 (2) does not fully cover these measures;Whereas Regulation (EC) No 1568/97 omitted to mention certain concessions in favour of Romania; whereas to correct these omissions Regulation (EC) No 1568/97 should be amended accordingly,. Regulation (EC) No 1568/97 is hereby amended as follows:1. in annexes I and III, the tables concerning Poland shall be replaced respectively by Annexes I and II to this Regulation.2. in Annex I in the footnote relating to the table for Romania the term 'and 3302 10 29` shall be deleted.3. the following tariff lines shall be inserted in the table of Annex III which relates to Romania:>TABLE> This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 July 1997. However, the provisions set out in Article 1 (1) shall be applicable from 15 September 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1) OJ L 58, 27. 2. 1997, p. 1.(2) OJ L 211, 5. 8. 1997, p. 1.ANNEX I'POLAND>TABLE>ANNEX II'REPÚBLICA DE POLONIA / REPUBLIKKEN POLEN / REPUBLIK POLEN / ÄÇÌÏÊÑÁÔÉÁ ÔÇÓ ÐÏËÙÍÉÁÓ / REPUBLIC OF POLAND / RÉPUBLIQUE DE POLOGNE / REPUBBLICA DI POLONIA / REPUBLIEK POLEN / REPÚBLICA DA POLÓNIA / PUOLAN TASAVALLASTA / REPUBLIKEN POLEN>TABLE> +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;trade agreement (EU);EC trade agreement;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,21 +4295,"86/352/EEC: Commission Decision of 10 July 1986 concerning extensions in the implementation by Germany of certain measures to adjust capacity in the fisheries sector, pursuant to Council Directive 83/515/EEC (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 83/515/EEC of 4 October 1983 concerning certain measures to adjust capacity in the fisheries sector (1), and in particular Article 7 (1) thereof,Having regard to Commission Decision No 84/376/EEC of 6 July 1984 (2) concerning the implementation by Germany of certain measures to adjust capacity in the fisheries sector, pursuant to Council Directive 83/515/EEC,Whereas the German Government intends to extend certain rules governing its system of financial aids for measures involving the temporary reduction of production capacity in the fisheries sector; whereas on 22 January 1986 it communicated particulars of these extensions;Whereas, in accordance with Article 7 of the said Directive, the Commission has considered whether, having regard to their compatibility with the Directive and to the other structural measures existing or planned in the fisheries sector, the measures contemplated continue to fulfil the conditions for a financial contribution from the Community;Whereas this Decision does not relate to national aid referred to in Article 12 of the said Directive;Whereas this Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Fisheries Structures,. The measures which Germany intends to take to implement a financial aid scheme for measures involving the temporary reduction of production capacity in the fisheries sector continue to fulfil the conditions for a financial contribution from the Community. This Decision shall not apply to national aid referred to in Article 12 of Directive 83/515/EEC. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 10 July 1986.For the CommissionAntรณnio CARDOSO E CUNHAMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 290, 22. 10. 1983, p. 15.(2) OJ No L 196, 26. 7. 1984, p. 54. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;fishing industry;fishing;fishing activity;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,21 +15496,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1138/96 of 25 June 1996 determining, for the 1996 marketing year, the estimated loss of income and the estimated level of the premium payable per ewe and per female goat and fixing the first advance payment for this premium and an advance payment of the specific aid for sheep and goat farming in certain less favoured areas of the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 of 25 September 1989 on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1265/95 (2), and in particular Article 5 (6) thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Canary Islands with regard to certain agricultural products (3), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2537/95 (4), and in particular Article 13 thereof,Whereas Article 5 (1) and (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 provides for the grant of a premium to compensate for any loss of income sustained by producers of sheepmeat and, in certain areas, of goatmeat; whereas those areas are defined in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 and in Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1065/86 of 11 April 1986 determining the mountain areas in which the premium for goatmeat is granted (5), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3519/86 (6);Whereas, pursuant to Article 5 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 and to enable an advance payment to be made to sheepmeat and goatmeat producers, the foreseeable loss of income should be estimated in the light of the foreseeable trend in market prices;Whereas, pursuant to Article 5 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89, the amount of the premium per ewe for producers of heavy lambs is obtained by multiplying the loss of income referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 of that Article by a coefficient expressing the annual average production of heavy lamb meat per ewe producing these lambs expressed per 100 kilograms of carcase weight; whereas the coefficient for 1996 has not yet been fixed in view of the lack of full Community statistics; whereas, pending the fixing of that coefficient, a provisional coefficient should be used; whereas Article 5 (3) of that Regulation also fixes the amount per ewe for producers of light lambs and per female of the caprine species and at 80 % of the premium per ewe for producers of heavy lambs;Whereas, pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89, the premium must be reduced by the impact on the basic price of the coefficient provided for in paragraph 2 of that Article; whereas that coefficient is fixed by Article 8 (4) at 7 %;Whereas, in accordance with Article 5 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89, the half-yearly advance payment is fixed at 30 % of the expected premium; whereas, in accordance with Article 4 (3) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2700/93 (7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2946/95 (8), the advance payment is to be paid only if it is equal to or greater than ECU 1;Whereas the agricultural conversion rate has been frozen until 1 January 1999 for certain currencies by Council Regulation (EC) No 1527/95 (9);Whereas, under Regulation (EEC) No 1323/90 (10), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 40/96 (11), the Council instituted specific aid for sheep and goat farming in certain less-favoured areas of the Community; whereas it lays down that the aid is to be granted under the same conditions as those for the grant of the premium for producers of sheepmeat and goatmeat; whereas, in view of the present uncertainty of the market situation in certain Member States, the Member States should be authorized, for the 1996 marketing year, to pay immediately an amount equal to 90 % of the aid;Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 provides for the application of specific measures relating to agricultural production in the Canary Islands; whereas those measures entail the grant of a supplement to the ewe premium to producers of light lambs and she-goats on the same conditions as those governing the grant of the premium referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89; whereas those conditions provide that Spain is authorized to pay an advance on the said supplementary premium;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sheep and Goats,. A difference is hereby estimated between the basic price, reduced by the impact of the coefficient laid down in Article 8 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89, and the foreseeable market price during 1996 is ECU 143,785 per 100 kg. 1. The estimated amount of the premium payable per ewe is as follows:- producers of heavy lambs: ECU 23,006,- producers of light lambs: ECU 18,405.2. Pursuant to Article 5 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89, the first advance that the Member States are authorized to pay to producers shall be as follows:- producers of heavy lambs: ECU 6,902 per lamb,- producers of light lambs: ECU 5,522 per lamb. 1. The estimated amount of the premium payable per female of the caprine species in the areas designated in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 and in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 1065/86: ECU 18,405.2. Pursuant to Article 5 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89, the first advance which the Member States are authorized to pay to goatmeat producers located in the areas designated in paragraph 1 shall be as follows: ECU 5,522 per female of the caprine species. The advance of the specific aid which the Member States are authorized to pay to producers of sheepmeat and goatmeat in less-favoured areas pursuant to Article 1 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1323/90, within the meaning of Council Directive 75/268/EEC (12), shall be as follows:- ECU 5,977 per ewe in the case of the producers referred to in Article 5 (2) and (4) of the said Regulation,- ECU 4,130 per ewe in the case of the producers referred to in Article 5 (3) of the said Regulation,- ECU 4,130 per she-goat in the case of the producers referred to in Article 5 (5) of the said Regulation. Pursuant to Article 13 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92, the first advance on the supplementary premium for the 1996 marketing year for producers of light lambs and she-goats in the Canary Islands within the limits provided for in Article 1 (1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3493/90 (13) shall be as follows:- ECU 3,227 per ewe in the case of producers referred to in Article 5 (3) of that Regulation,- ECU 3,227 per she-goat in the case of producers referred to in Article 5 (5) of that Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 June 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 289, 7. 10. 1989, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 123, 3. 6. 1995, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 13.(4) OJ No L 260, 31. 10. 1995, p. 10.(5) OJ No L 97, 12. 4. 1986, p. 25.(6) OJ No L 325, 20. 11. 1986, p. 17.(7) OJ No L 245, 1. 10. 1993, p. 99.(8) OJ No L 308, 21. 12. 1995, p. 26.(9) OJ No L 148, 30. 6. 1995, p. 1.(10) OJ No L 132, 23. 5. 1990, p. 17.(11) OJ No L 10, 13. 1. 1996, p. 6.(12) OJ No L 128, 19. 5. 1975, p. 1.(13) OJ No L 337, 4. 12. 1990, p. 7. +",sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;less-favoured region;less-favoured area;underdeveloped region;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid;livestock farming;animal husbandry;stockrearing;production aid;aid to producers,21 +1671,"81/573/EEC: Commission Decision of 6 July 1981 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Perkin Elmer differential scanning calorimeter, DSC-2C' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 21 January 1981, Germany has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as ""Perkin Elmer differential scanning calorimeter, DSC-2C"", to be used for the determination of the specific heat and the transition entropy of materials which have ferroelectric and other structural phase transition, and also in the study of properties of metallic glasses, for the determination of the temperature of crystallization and heat of crystallization of these materials, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 28 April 1981 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a calorimeter;Whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research ; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities ; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus ; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus, whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus described as ""Perkin Elmer differential scanning calorimeter, DSC-2C"" which is the subject of an application by Germany of 21 January 1981 may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 July 1981.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission (1) OJ No L 184, 15.7.1975, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 134, 31.5.1979, p. 1. (3) OJ No L 318, 13.12.1979, p. 32. +",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;measuring equipment;measuring instrument;meter;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;thermodynamics;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,21 +656,"76/484/EEC: Commission Decision of 21 April 1976 on the reform of agricultural structures in the Netherlands pursuant to Directive 72/160/EEC of 17 April 1972 (Only the Dutch text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 72/160/EEC of 17 April 1972 concerning measures to encourage the cessation of farming and the reallocation of utilized agricultural area for the purposes of structural improvement (1), and in particular Article 9 (3) thereof,Whereas on 22 January 1976 the Government of the Netherlands notified, pursuant to Article 8 (4) of Directive 72/160/EEC, Decision No 149 of the Board of the Foundation administering the Agricultural Development and Reorganization Fund of 4 December 1975 amending the provisions governing the cessation of farming;Whereas under Article 9 (3) of Directive 72/160/EEC the Commission has to decide whether, having regard to the abovementioned Decision No 149, the provisions governing the implementation in the Netherlands of Directive 72/160/EEC, which form the subject of Commission Decisions 74/257/EEC of 18 April 1974 (2), 75/7/EEC of 27 November 1974 (3) and 75/645/EEC of 17 October 1975 (4), continue to satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community to common measures within the meaning of Article 6 of Directive 72/160/EEC;Whereas the amendments provided for in the abovementioned Decision No 149 to the existing rules governing the cessation of farming are consistent with the objectives and provisions of Directive 72/160/EEC;Whereas the EAGGF Committee has been consulted on the financial aspects;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structures,. Having regard to the amendments contained in Decision No 149 of the Board of the Foundation administering the Agricultural Development and Reorganization Fund of 4 December 1975, the provisions implementing Directive 72/160/EEC in the Netherlands continue to satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community to common measures within the meaning of Article 6 of Directive 72/160/EEC. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.. Done at Brussels, 21 April 1976.For the CommissionP.J. LARDINOISMember of the Commission (1)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 9. (2)OJ No L 141, 24.5.1974, p. 4. (3)OJ No L 2, 4.1.1975, p. 32. (4)OJ No L 286, 5.11.1975, p. 19. +",farm modernisation;farm development;farm modernization;modernisation of agricultural structures;modernisation of farming;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;agrarian reform;agricultural reform;reform of agricultural structures;cessation of farming;cessation of agricultural production;farm closure;farmer's retirement annuity;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid;EAGGF Guidance Section;EAGGF Guidance Section aid,21 +20895,"2001/591/EC: Council Decision of 18 June 2001 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Estonia concerning the participation of the Republic of Estonia in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1), in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),Whereas:(1) The European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network were established by Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90(3).(2) The Luxembourg European Council (December 1997) made participation in the Community programmes and agencies a way of stepping up the pre-accession strategy for the central and east European countries. In the case of the agencies, the European Council's conclusions provide that ""the Community agencies in which applicant countries will be able to participate will be determined on a case-by-case basis"".(3) The Helsinki European Council (December 1999) reaffirmed the inclusive nature of the accession process, which now comprises 13 candidate countries within a single framework with the candidate countries participating in the accession process on an equal footing.(4) The Council, on 14 February 2000, authorised the Commission to conduct negotiations on the participation in the European Environment Agency of the countries applying for accession. The Commission signed the Final Act of the negotiations on 9 October 2000.(5) The Agreement as referred to in this Decision should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Estonia concerning the participation of the Republic of Estonia in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network is approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is set out as an Annex to this Decision. The President of the Council is authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to deposit the notification provided for in Article 18 of the Agreement. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Luxembourg, 18 June 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Winberg(1) OJ C 120 E, 24.4.2001, p. 259.(2) Opinion delivered 31.5.2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ L 120, 11.5.1990, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 933/1999 (OJ L 117, 5.5.1999, p. 1). +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);environmental policy;environmental management;environmental monitoring;EMAS;EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme;environmental inspection;environmental surveillance;environmental watch;monitoring of pollution;information network;European Environment Agency;EEA;European Environment Monitoring and Information Network;Estonia;Republic of Estonia,21 +14857,"96/238/EC: Commission Decision of 25 March 1996 amending for the second time Decision 95/296/EC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2), and in particular Article 10 (4) thereof,Whereas as a result of outbreaks of classical swine fever in different parts of Germany, the Commission adopted Decision 95/296/EC of 26 July 1995 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany and repealing Decision 94/462/EC (3), as amended by Decision 96/141/EC (4);Whereas the said Decision lays down conditions for movement controls of domestic pigs originating from certain specified areas of Lower Saxony;Whereas since 20 November 1995, no outbreak of classical swine fever has been reported in Lower Saxony;Whereas certain movement control measures established for domestic pigs originating from the said areas in view of the improved health situation can be lifted;Whereas classical swine fever has been confirmed in wild boar in certain parts of Brandenburg;Whereas certain movement control measures shall be introduced for the affected areas;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Annex I to Decision 95/296/EC is replaced by the following:'ANNEX I- In Mecklenburg-Western Pommerania, the Kreise: Parchim, Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Bad Doberan, Güstrow, Müritz, Demmin, Ostvorpommern, Nordvorpommern, Stadtkreise Greifswald, Stralsund and Rostock.- In Brandenburg, the Kreise: Ostprignitz-Ruppin and Prignitz.- Any Kreis where a new outbreak occurs outside the abovementioned areas. The measures referred to in Article 1 (2) and Article 2 shall apply for a period of 60 days following the last outbreak in the Kreis in question. Germany shall inform Member States and the Commission about measures established and repealed.` This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 March 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.(2) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.(3) OJ No L 182, 2. 8. 1995, p. 33.(4) OJ No L 32, 10. 2. 1996, p. 36. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;export restriction;export ban;limit on exports;health certificate,21 +2309,"Council Regulation (EC) No 50/98 of 19 December 1997 allocating, for 1998, Community catch quotas in Greenland waters. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Agreement on fisheries between the European Community, on the one hand, and the Government of Denmark and the Home Rule Government of Greenland, on the other hand (2), has been extended for an additional period of six years, until 31 December 2000;Whereas the European Community, on the one hand, and the Government of Denmark and the Home Rule Government of Greenland, on the other hand, have subsequently approved the Third Fisheries Protocol, establishing the conditions for fishing and, in particular, the catch quotas for Community vessels in Greenland waters for the period from 1 January 1995 to 31 December 2000;Whereas these quotas may be used by vessels not flying the flag of a Member State of the Community, to the extent that this is necessary for the proper functioning of the fisheries agreements which the Community has concluded with third countries;Whereas the Community shall inform the authorities responsible for Greenland of its reaction to offers regarding supplementary catch possibilities, as referred to in Article 8 of the Fisheries Agreement, not later than six weeks after receipt of the offer;Whereas, to ensure efficient management of the catch possibilities available, they should be allocated among Member States by means of quotas in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the relevant control measures provided for by Council Regulation (EC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (3);Whereas no agreement has been reached with the authorities responsible for Greenland on whether the relevant fish stocks should be subject to the provisions of Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 of 6 May 1996 introducing additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs and quotas (4);Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation should apply from 1 January 1998,. For 1998, the allocation of the Community catch quotas in Greenland waters shall be as set out in the Annex. Fishing quotas set out in the Annex shall not be subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 2, 3 and 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96. Should the authorities responsible for Greenland make an offer regarding supplementary catch possibilities, as referred to in Article 8 of the Agreement on fisheries, the Council shall, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, take a decision on that offer within six weeks of receipt thereof. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1) OJ L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ L 29, 1. 2. 1985, p. 9.(3) OJ L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2205/97 (OJ L 304, 7. 11. 1997, p. 1).(4) OJ L 115, 9. 5. 1996, p. 3.ANNEXAllocation of Community catch quotas in Greenland waters for 1998>TABLE> +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Greenland;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +2297,"98/601/EC: Commission Decision of 13 October 1998 on the procedure for attesting the conformity of construction products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council Directive 89/106/EEC as regards road construction products (notified under document number C(1998) 2925) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products (1), as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC (2), and in particular Article 13(4) thereof,Whereas the Commission is required to select, as between the two procedures pursuant to Article 13(3) of Directive 89/106/EEC for attesting the conformity of a product, the 'least onerous possible procedure consistent with safety`; whereas this means that it is necessary to decide whether, for a given product or family of products, the existence of a factory production control system under the responsibility of the manufacturer is a necessary and sufficient condition for an attestation of conformity, or whether, for reasons related to compliance with the criteria mentioned in Article 13(4), the intervention of an approved certification body is required;Whereas Article 13(4) requires that the procedure thus determined must be indicated in the mandates and in the technical specifications; whereas, therefore, it is desirable to define the concept of products or family of products as used in the mandates and in the technical specifications;Whereas the two procedures provided for in Article 13(3) are described in detail in Annex III to Directive 89/106/EEC; whereas it is necessary therefore to specify clearly the methods by which the two procedures must be implemented, by reference to Annex III, for each product or family of products, since Annex III gives preference to certain systems;Whereas the procedure referred to in point (a) of Article 13(3) corresponds to the systems set out in the first possibility, without continuous surveillance, and the second and third possibilities of point (ii) of Section 2 of Annex III, and the procedure referred to in point (b) of Article 13(3) corresponds to the systems set out in point (i) of Section 2 of Annex III, and in the first possibility, with continuous surveillance, of point (ii) of Section 2 of Annex III;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Construction,. The products and families of products set out in Annex I shall have their conformity attested by a procedure whereby the manufacturer has under its sole responsibility a factory production control system ensuring that the product is in conformity with the relevant technical specifications. The products set out in Annex II shall have their conformity attested by a procedure whereby, in addition to a factory production control system operated by the manufacturer, an approved certification body is involved in assessment and surveillance of the production control or of the product itself. The procedure for attesting conformity as set out in Annex III shall be indicated in mandates for harmonised standards. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 October 1998.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 40, 11. 2. 1989, p. 12.(2) OJ L 220, 30. 8. 1993, p. 1.ANNEX IAncillary products (e.g. dowels, joint fillers, joint sealants)For uses in concrete roadsANNEX IIBitumen (e.g. pure bitumen, polymer modified bitumen, fluxed bitumen, fluxed polymer modified bitumen, cut-back bitumen, bitumen emulsion, fluxed bitumen emulsion, polymer modified bitumen emulsion, fluxed polymer modified bitumen emulsion, naturally occurring asphalt/bitumen)For uses in road construction and surface treatment of roadsBituminous mixtures (e.g. asphalt concrete including very soft asphalt and those for very thin layers, porous asphalt, mastic asphalt (Gussasphalt), stone mastic asphalt, hot rolled asphalt)For uses in road construction and surface treatment of roadsSurface treatments (e.g. slurry for surfacing, microsurfacing, surface dressing)For uses in surface treatment of roadsBridge deck waterproofing products and kits (e.g. mastic asphalt, prefabricated membranes, preformed bituminous sheets, resins/polyurethane)For uses in bridge decksANNEX IIINote: For products having more than one of the intended uses specified in the following families, the tasks for the approved body, derived from the relevant systems of attestation of conformity, are cumulative.PRODUCT FAMILYROAD CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS (1/2)1. Systems of attestation of conformityFor the product(s) and intended use(s) listed below, CEN/Cenelec are requested to specify the following system(s) of attestation of conformity in the relevant harmonised standard(s):>TABLE>The specification for the system should be such that it can be implemented even where performance does not need to be determined for a certain characteristic, because at least one Member State has no legal requirement at all for such characteristic (see Article 2(1) of Directive 89/106/EEC and, where applicable, point 1.2.3 of the interpretative documents). In those cases the verification of such a characteristic must not be imposed on the manufacturer if he does not wish to declare the performance of the product in that respect.PRODUCT FAMILYROAD CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS (2/2)1. Systems of attestation of conformityFor the product(s) and intended use(s) listed below, CEN/Cenelec are requested to specify the following system(s) of attestation of conformity in the relevant harmonised standard(s):>TABLE>The specification for the system should be such that it can be implemented even where performance does not need to be determined for a certain characteristic, because at least one Member State has no legal requirement at all for such characteristic (see Article 2(1) of Directive 89/106/EEC and, where applicable, point 1.2.3 of the interpretative documents). In those cases the verification of such a characteristic must not be imposed on the manufacturer if he does not wish to declare the performance of the product in that respect. +",road building;quality label;quality mark;standards certificate;production control;product inspection;building materials;producer's liability;commercial guarantee;product liability;technical specification;specification;European standard;Community standard;Euronorm;product safety;resistance of materials;fatigue failure;materials fatigue;materials fracture;strength of materials,21 +14832,"96/190/EC: Commission Decision of 22 February 1996 amending Decision 93/24/EEC and Decision 93/244/EEC and concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to regions free of the disease in Germany (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC (1) of 26 June 1964, on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine, as last amended by Council Directive 95/25/EC (2), and in particular Article 9 (3) and Article 10 (2) thereof,Whereas Germany considers that part of its territory is free from Aujeszky's disease and has submitted supporting documentation to the Commission as provided for in Article 10 of Directive 64/432/EEC;Whereas an eradication programme was undertaken in these regions for Aujeszky's disease;Whereas Commission Decision 93/244/EEC (3) lays down additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to certain parts of the territory of the Community where an eradication programme has been approved and lists those regions in Annex I;Whereas the programme is regarded to have been successful in eradicating this disease from Mecklemburg Vorpommern in Germany; whereas it is therefore appropriate to remove this region from the list of regions in Annex I of Decision 93/244/EEC;Whereas the authorities of Germany apply for national movement of pigs rules at least equivalent to those provided by the present decision;Whereas these additional guarantees must not be requested from Member States or Regions of Member States which are themselves regarded as free from Aujeszky's disease;Whereas Commission Decision 93/24/EEC (4), as last amended by Decision 95/51/EC (5), lays down additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to Member States or regions free of the disease and lists those regions in Annex I;Whereas these Regions of Germany which are free of the disease should be added to Annex I of Commission Decision 93/24/EEC;Whereas the measures provided for in this decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. 'Mecklemburg Vorpommern` is added to Annex I to Decision 93/244/EEC of 2 April 1993, after the word 'Thüringen`.2. 'Mecklemburg Vorpommern` is added to Annex I to Decision 93/24/EEC of 11 December 1992, after the word 'Brandenburg`. This Decision shall apply from 1 March 1996. This decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 February 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.(2) OJ No L 243, 11. 10. 1995, p. 16.(3) OJ No L 111, 5. 5. 1993, p. 21.(4) OJ No L 16, 25. 1. 1993, p. 18.(5) OJ No L 53, 9. 3. 1995, p. 33. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania;Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (Land);intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +16494,"Commission Directive 97/17/EC of 16 April 1997 implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household dishwashers (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/75/EEC of 22 September 1992 on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources of household appliances (1), and in particular Articles 9 and 12 thereof,Whereas electricity by use dishwashers accounts for a significant part of total Community energy demand; whereas the scope for reduced energy use by these appliances is substantial;Whereas a better cleaning or drying performance often requires a higher consumption of water and energy; whereas information on the cleaning or drying performance of an appliance is helpful in evaluating the information on its energy and water consumption; whereas this will help consumers make a choice of appliance which is consistent with the rational use of energy;Whereas the Community, confirming its interest in an international standardization system capable of producing standards that are actually used by all partners in international trade and of meeting the requirements of Community policy, invites the European standards organizations to continue their cooperation with international standards organizations;Whereas the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (Cenelec) are the bodies recognized as competent to adopt harmonized standards in accordance with the general guidelines for cooperation between the Commission and these two bodies signed on 13 November 1984; whereas within the meaning of this Directive, a harmonized standard is a technical specification (European standard or harmonization document) adopted by Cenelec, on the basis of a remit (mandate) from the Commission in accordance with the provisions of Council Directive 83/189/EEC of 28 March 1983 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations (2), as last amended by Commission Decision 96/139/EC (3), and on the basis of those general guidelines;Whereas the measures set out in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the committee set up under Article 10 of Directive 92/75/EEC,. 1. This Directive shall apply to electric mains-operated household dishwashers. Appliances that can also use other energy sources are excluded.2. The information required by this Directive shall be measured in accordance with harmonized standards, the reference numbers of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Communities and for which Member States have published the reference numbers of the national standards transposing those harmonized standards. Throughout this Directive any provisions requiring the giving of information relating to noise shall apply only where that information is required under Article 3 of Council Directive 86/594/EEC (4). Such information, where required, shall be measured in accordance with that Directive.3. The harmonized standards referred to in paragraph 2 shall be drawn up under mandate from the Commission in accordance with Directive 83/189/EEC.4. In this Directive, except where the context otherwise requires, the expressions used have the same meaning as in Directive 92/75/EEC. 1. The technical documentation referred to in Article 2 (3) of Directive 92/75/EEC shall include:- the name and address of the supplier,- a general description of the model, sufficient for it to be identified,- information, including drawings as relevant, on the main design features of the model and in particular items which appreciably affect its energy consumption,- reports of relevant measurement tests carried out under the test procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2) of this Directive,- operating instructions, if any.2. The label referred to in Article 2 (1) of Directive 92/75/EEC shall be as specified in Annex I to this Directive. The label shall be placed on the outside of the front or top of the appliance in such a way as to be clearly visible and not obscured.3. The content and format of the fiche referred to in Article 2 (1) of Directive 92/75/EEC shall be as specified in Annex II to this Directive.4. In the circumstances covered by Article 5 of Directive 92/75/EEC, and where the offer for sale, hire or hire purchase is provided by means of a printed communication, such as a mail order catalogue, then that printed communication shall include all the information specified in Annex III to this Directive.5. The energy efficiency class, cleaning performance class and drying performance class of an appliance shall be determined in accordance with Annex IV. Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that all suppliers and dealers established in their territory fulfil their obligations under this Directive. 1. Member States shall adopt and publish the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 15 June 1998. They shall immediately notify the Commission of these measures. They shall apply those provisions from 1 July 1998.However, Member States shall allow until 31 December 1998- the placing on the market, the commercialization and/or the display of products, and- the distribution of printed communications referred to in Article 2 (4),which do not conform to this Directive.When Member States adopt the provisions referred to in the first subparagraph, these shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by Member States.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 April 1997.For the CommissionChristos PAPOUTSISMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 297, 13. 10. 1992, p. 16.(2) OJ No L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8.(3) OJ No L 32, 10. 2. 1996, p. 31.(4) OJ No L 344, 6. 12. 1986, p. 24.ANNEX ITHE LABELLabel design1. The label shall be the relevant language version, chosen from the following illustrations:>REFERENCE TO A GRAPHIC>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>2. The following notes define the information to be included:Note:I. Supplier's name or trade mark.II. Supplier's model identifier.III. The energy efficiency class of the model, determined in accordance with Annex IV. This indicator letter shall be placed at the same level as the relevant arrow.IV. Without prejudice to any requirements under the Community Eco-label scheme, where a model has been granted a 'Community Eco-label` pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 (1), a copy of the Eco-label may be added here.V. Energy consumption in kWh per cycle using standard cycle, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2).VI. Cleaning performance class, determined in accordance with Annex IV.VII. Drying performance class, determined in accordance with Annex IV.VIII. Capacity of appliance in standard place settings, determined in accordance with the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2).IX. Water consumption, in litres, per complete cycle using standard cycle, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2).X. Where applicable, noise during standard cycle, determined in accordance with Council Directive 86/594/EEC (2).Note:The equivalent terms in other languages to those given above are set out in Annex V.Printing3. The following defines certain aspects of the label:>REFERENCE TO A GRAPHIC>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>Colours used:CMYK cyan, magenta, yellow, black.Ex. 07X0: 0 % cyan, 70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 %black.Arrows- A: X0X0- B: 70X0- C: 30X0- D: 00X0- E: 03X0- F: 07X0- G: 0XX0Outline colour X070All text is in black. The background is white.(1) OJ No L 99, 11. 4. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 344, 6. 12. 1986, p. 24. The relevant standards are EN 60704-2-3 (noise measurement) and EN 60704-3 (verification).ANNEX IITHE FICHEThe fiche shall contain the following information. The information may be given in the form of a table covering a number of models supplied by the same supplier. The information shall be given in the order specified below unless it is contained in a more general description of the appliance:1. Supplier's trade mark.2. Supplier's model identifier.3. The energy efficiency class of the model determined in accordance with Annex IV. Expressed as 'Energy efficiency class . . . on a scale of A (more efficient) to G (less efficient)`. Where this information is provided in a table this may be expressed by other means provides it is clear that the scale is from A (more efficient) to G (less efficient).4. Where the information is provides in a table, and where some of the appliances listed in the table have been granted a 'Community Eco-label` pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 880/92, this information may be included here. In this case the row heading shall state 'Community Eco-label`, and the entry shall consist of a copy of the Eco-label mark. This provisions is without prejudice to any requirements under the EU Eco-label scheme.5. Manufacturer's name, code or indication for the 'standard` cycle to which the information in the label and the fiche relate.6. Energy consumption in kWh per cycle using standard, cycle determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2), and described as 'Energy consumption XYZ kWh per standard test cycle, using cold water fill. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used`.7. Cleaning performance class, determined in accordance with Annex IV. Expressed as 'Cleaning performance class . . . on a scale of A (higher) to G (lower)`. This may be expressed by other means provided it is clear that the scale is from A (higher) to G (lower).8. Drying performance class, determined in accordance with Annex IV. Expressed as: 'Drying performance . . . on a scale of A (higher) to G (lower)`. This may be expressed by other means provided it is clear that the scale is from A (higher) to G (lower).9. Capacity of appliance in standard place settings, as defined in Annex I, note VIII.10. Water consumption per cycle in litres using standard cycle, as defined in Annex I, note IX.11. Programme time for standard cycle, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2).12. Suppliers may include the information in points 5 to 11 in respect of other cycles.13. The estimated annual consumption of energy and water equal to 220 times the consumptions expressed in points 6 (energy) and 10 (water). This shall be expressed as 'estimated annual consumption (220 cycles)`.14. Where applicable, noise during standard cycle, in accordance with Council Directive (EEC) No 86/594.The information on the label may be given in the form of a representation of the label in colour or in black and white.Note:The equivalent terms in other languages to those given above are set out in Annex V.ANNEX IIIMAIL ORDER AND OTHER DISTANCE SELLINGMail order catalogues and other printed communications referred to in Article 2 (4) shall contain the following information, given in the order specified:1. Energy efficiency class (Annex II, point 3)2. Name of standard cycle (Annex II, point 5)3. Energy consumption (Annex II, point 6)4. Cleaning performance class (Annex II, point 7)5. Drying performance class (Annex II, point 8)6. Capacity (Annex I, note VIII)7. Water consumption (Annex II, note IX)8. Estimated annual consumption (220 cycles) (Annex II, point 13)9. Noise, where applicable (Annex II, note X).Where other information contained in the fiche is provided, it shall be in the form specified in Annex II and shall be included in the above table in the order required for the fiche.Note:The equivalent terms in other languages to those given above are set out in Annex V.ANNEX IVENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS1. The energy efficiency class of an appliance shall be determined as follows:A reference consumption CR shall be calculated as follows:>TABLE>where S is the capacity of the appliance in standard place settings (Annex I, note VIII).An energy efficiency index EI is then set as EI = >NUM>C>DEN>CRwhere C is the energy consumption of the appliance (Annex I, note V).The energy efficiency class is then determined in accordance with Table 1:>TABLE>2. The cleaning performance class of an appliance shall be determined in accordance with Table 2:>TABLE>3. The drying performance class of an appliance shall be determined in accordance with Table 3:>TABLE>ANNEX V>TABLE> +",energy consumption;use of energy;consumer information;consumer education;noise level;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;household electrical appliance;dish-washing machine;domestic appliances;domestic electrical device;electrical heating appliances;freezer;hoover;household appliances;refrigerator;vacuum-cleaner;washing machine;labelling,21 +44129,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 637/2014 of 13 June 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 1979/2006 as regards the import tariff quota for preserved mushrooms originating in China. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/01 and (EC) No 1234/07 (1), and in particular point (a) of Article 187 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1979/2006 (2) opens and provides for the administration of tariff quotas for preserved mushrooms imported from third countries.(2) The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the People's Republic of China concluded pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedules of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania in the course of their accession to the European Union (3), approved by Council Decision 2014/116/EU (4), provides for an increase of 800 tonnes (drained net weight) to the allocation for People's Republic of China under the EU tariff rate quota for preserved mushrooms of the genus Agaricus falling within CN codes 0711 51 00, 2003 10 20 and 2003 10 30.(3) The increase in the tariff rate quota should be reflected in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1979/2006.(4) Regulation (EC) No 1979/2006 should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Common Organisation of the Agricultural Markets,. Amendment to Regulation (EC) No 1979/2006Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1979/2006 is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 July 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 June 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1979/2006 of 22 December 2006 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas for preserved mushrooms imported from third countries (OJ L 368, 23.12.2006, p. 91).(3)  OJ L 64, 4.3.2014, p. 2.(4)  Council Decision 2014/116/EU of 28 January 2014 on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the People's Republic of China pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedules of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania in the course of their accession to the European Union (OJ L 64, 4.3.2014, p. 1).ANNEX‘ANNEX IVolume, order numbers and period of application of the tariff quotas referred to in Article 1(1) in tonnes (drained net weight)Country of origin Order Numbers 1 January to 31 December of each yearChina Traditional importers: 09.4157 29 750New importers: 09.4193Other third countries Traditional importers: 09.4158 5 030’New importers: 09.4194 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;mushroom-growing;mushroom;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;import (EU);Community import;preserved product;preserved food;tinned food;China;People’s Republic of China,21 +19434,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2278/1999 of 21 October 1999 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 on the protection of the Community's forests against atmospheric pollution. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 of 17 November 1986 on the protection of the Community's forests against atmospheric pollution(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 307/97(2), and in particular Articles 2 and 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 provides for a financial contribution from the Community to measures under the Community scheme for the protection of forests against atmospheric pollution.(2) Article 12 of that Regulation stipulates that the Community's contribution is to cover the periodic inventory of damage caused to forests, in particular by atmospheric pollution, the network of observation points for intensive and continuous monitoring of the forest ecosystems, experiments, and pilot and demonstration projects to improve the protection of forests against atmospheric pollution.(3) In the interests of effectiveness and in order to simplify and rationalise procedures at national and Community level, the various measures for which Community financial assistance is requested should be brought together in an annual national programme for each Member State.(4) Detailed rules should be adopted on how aid applications under the national programmes should be presented and the information they must contain in order to expedite examination thereof.(5) A system of advance payments of Community assistance should be introduced to assist Member States in the proper financial management of their national programmes.(6) The applications submitted to the Commission by the competent authority for the payment of advances and balances under the national programme must contain certain information to help establish the regularity of expenditure.(7) The Commission must be informed that the measures are being implemented in accordance with the conditions and within the time limit laid down in the decision granting aid.(8) The Member States must adopt the provisions necessary to ensure that effective checks are carried out on the implementation of measures under the national programmes.(9) Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 and Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities' financial interests(3) require the Member States to ascertain the effective and regular nature of the operations financed by the Community and to recover sums lost as a result of irregularities or negligence. Such sums represent unjustified expenditure from the Community budget and must therefore be reimbursed to the Community.(10) If the checks provided for in Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 carried out by the Commission reveal an irregularity, the Member State must be able to express its opinion on the situation noted. Where the irregularity is confirmed and the sums concerned represent unjustified expenditure from the Community budget, they should be reimbursed to the Community.(11) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 526/87(4), Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1696/87(5) as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1398/95(6) and Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1091/94(7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1545/1999(8) should be repealed.(12) The Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1697/87(9) of 10 June 1987 should also be repealed. That Regulation remains applicable to the payment of Community financial contributions under Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 decided before 1 November 1999.(13) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Forestry Committee,. 1. The measures provided for in Articles 2 and 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 shall be implemented under programmes to be drawn up each year by the Member States. National programmes must cover all the applications for assistance submitted under those Articles. They must contain the information and supporting documents indicated in Annex I to this Regulation and relate to the information specified in Article 2. Each year, before 1 November, the Member States shall send the Commission their programmes for the next year in duplicate.2. National programmes as referred to in paragraph 1 must be completed not later than three years after the date of notification of the Commission Decision on financing and may not be extended. Programmes as referred to in Article 1 must also comprise:- a schedule of the supporting documents to be provided by beneficiaries; ""supporting documents"" means any document drawn up in accordance either with the laws or regulations of the Member State concerned, or with measures adopted by the competent authority, which afford evidence that the conditions attached to each individual application have been met. The schedule shall give the description of each document and the provisions or measures under which it is drawn up and a brief description of the content of such documents;- specimens of the forms on which beneficiaries are to submit their applications for payment. Such forms must include at least a summary of the expenditure incurred and a comparative table giving a qualitative and quantitative description of the measures provided for and those implemented;- a description of the checking and management methods put in place to ensure the effective implementation of measures under the programme, pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86.Member States shall also notify the Commission of subsequent updates of the documentation referred to in this Article. 1. In accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86, the Member State shall designate the competent authority empowered to carry out the programme.2. The competent authorities may apply for an advance of up to 50 % of the Community assistance to the national programme not earlier than 1 January of the year following the date of notification of the Commission Decision on the financing of the programme.3. Competent authorities may apply for a second advance of not more than 30 % once they have furnished proof that 60 % of the first advance for the same programme has been utilised.4. The balance shall be paid after the Commission has received and approved the final report, a definitive financial statement and the application for the final payment for the national programme. 1. From 1 July of the year following the date of notification of the Commission Decision on the financing of the programme, the competent authorities shall forward six-monthly statements of the payments made to beneficiaries, in accordance with Annex II and accompanied by a statement describing the state of progress of the work.2. The competent authorities must submit applications for the payment of advances and balances for the national programme to the Commission, in duplicate, in accordance with Annex III hereto. 1. Any amounts lost through irregularities or negligence and recovered by a Member State shall be reimbursed to the Community.2. Should the Commission, within four years following payment of the balance, note any irregularity in an operation financed by the Community where the amount concerned has not been reimbursed to the Community under paragraph 1, it shall inform the Member State thereof and give it an opportunity to comment.3. If analysis of the situation and any comments by the Member State result in the Commission confirming the irregularity, the Member State shall reimburse the amounts concerned. Regulation (EEC) No 526/87, Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 1696/87 and Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1091/94 are repealed. Regulation (EEC) No 1697/87 is repealed. However, it shall continue to apply to the payment of Community financial contributions under Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 decided before 1 November 1999. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 October 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 326, 21.11.1986, p. 2.(2) OJ L 51, 21.2.1997, p. 9.(3) OJ L 312, 23.12.1995, p. 1.(4) OJ L 53, 21.2.1987, p. 14.(5) OJ L 161, 22.6.1987, p. 1.(6) OJ L 139, 22.6.1995, p. 4.(7) OJ L 125, 18.5.1994, p. 1.(8) OJ L 180, 15.7.1999, p. 9.(9) OJ L 161, 22.6.1987, p. 23.ANNEX IPROTECTION OF THE COMMUNITY'S FORESTS AGAINST ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION (REGULATION (EC) No 3528/86Information on the national programme for 20..MEMBER STATE:1. Short description of the programme: Contact for the competent authority: (name, address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail address of the contact person/body), starting and closing dates for implementation of the programme, total cost of the programme and aid applied for (percentage of total cost), breakdown of costs by measure, provisional scheduling of implementation and agency to which the Community financial assistance to the programme is to be paid (name, bank details), confirmation that work will not commence before the programme has been submited, confirmation that no applications under the programme will be submitted to other Community Funds, financial programming of the national programme: use forms 1 and 1b.2. Individual aid applications under Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 (intensive and continuous monitoring of forest ecosystems): use forms 2 and 2a and/or 2b and/or 2c and/or 2d.3. Individual aid applications under Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 (experiments, pilot and demonstration projects): use forms 3 and 3a.Explanatory notesExperiments and monitoring activities presented to the Commission with a view to their part-financing under Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 on the protection of the Community's forests against atmospheric pollution are to be collected together each year in one programme per Member State, Community financial assistance will be paid per programme to the competent authorities designated by the Member States which will then reimburse the respective responsible bodies.All activities to be realised under Articles 2 and 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 and its amendments for which Community part-financing is requested are to be included in the programme as individual applications.Types of activities:>TABLE>Priorities:>TABLE>The financial assistance rerquested is indicated separately in the programme for each of the three priority categories.FormsThe following forms must be used for the prersentation of the programmes:- a short description of the programme (form 1);- a financial plan for the programme (form 1b);- general information (forms 2 and 3);- specific information (forms 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d).The programme description form contains administrative information on the competent national authority and summary information on the various individual applications in the programme, along with a timetable. The form must bear the stamp of the competent national authority and be duly signed and dated by it, with the name of the signatory indicated below the signature. The financial plan for the programme contains information on the planned use of the Community financial assistance. A general information form (containing general information on the individual applications) and a specific information form (containing technical information on the individual applications) must be completed for each individual application for assistance (form 2 for Article 2 activities, form 3 for Article 4; forms 2a and/or 2b, and/or 2c, and/or 2d for technical information). The general information forms must bear the seal of the competent national authority and be duly signed and dated by it, with the name of the signatory indicated below the signature.>TABLE>>PIC FILE= ""L_1999279EN.000801.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_1999279EN.000901.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_1999279EN.001001.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_1999279EN.001101.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_1999279EN.001201.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_1999279EN.001301.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_1999279EN.001401.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_1999279EN.001501.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_1999279EN.001601.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_1999279EN.001701.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_1999279EN.001801.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_1999279EN.001901.EPS"">ANNEX IIIntroductory remarksApplications for advances and payment, six-monthly statements and progress reports must be submitted in duplicate to European CommissionDirectorate-General for AgricultureUnit VI FII 2Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B - 1049 BrusselsSix-monthly statement of paymentsUse the form in Table 1State of progress of the workUse the form in Table 2>PIC FILE= ""L_1999279EN.002101.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_1999279EN.002102.EPS"">ANNEX III>PIC FILE= ""L_1999279EN.002202.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_1999279EN.002301.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_1999279EN.002401.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_1999279EN.002501.EPS""> +",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;pollution control measures;reduction of pollution;atmospheric pollution;air pollution;air quality;smog;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;forest conservation;forest protection;protection of forests;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,21 +34405,"Council Regulation (EC) No 830/2007 of 16 July 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 817/2006 renewing the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 60 and 301 thereof,Having regard to Council Common Position 2006/318/CFSP of 27 April 2006 renewing restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar (1),Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas it is expedient to amend Council Regulation (EC) No 817/2006 (2) in order to align it with recent Council practice regarding the identification of competent authorities and exchanges of information between them,. Regulation (EC) No 817/2006 is amended as follows:(a) in Article 4, paragraph 1, the introductory paragraph shall be replaced by the following:(b) in Article 7, paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:(a) necessary to satisfy the basic needs of persons listed in Annex III and their dependent family members, including payments for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and public utility charges;(b) intended exclusively for payment of reasonable professional fees and reimbursement of incurred expenses associated with the provision of legal services;(c) intended exclusively for payment of fees or service charges for routine holding or maintenance of frozen funds or economic resources;(d) necessary for extraordinary expenses, provided that the Member State concerned has notified the other Member States and the Commission of the grounds on which it considers that a specific authorisation should be granted, at least two weeks before the authorisation.(c) Article 8, paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be replaced by the following:(a) supply immediately the competent authorities indicated in the websites listed in Annex II where they are resident or located with any information which would facilitate compliance with this Regulation, such as accounts and amounts frozen in accordance with Article 6, and shall forward such information, directly or through these competent authorities, to the Commission;(b) cooperate with the competent authorities indicated in the websites listed in Annex II in any verification of this information.(d) Article 9, paragraph 5, shall be replaced by the following:(e) a new Article shall be inserted as follows:(f) Annex II shall be replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 July 2007.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. SILVA(1)  OJ L 116, 29.4.2006, p. 77. Common Position as amended by Common Position 2007/248/CFSP (OJ L 107, 25.4.2007, p. 8).(2)  OJ L 148, 2.6.2006, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 481/2007 (OJ L 111, 28.4.2007, p. 50).ANNEX‘ANNEX IIWebsites for information on the competent authorities referred to in Articles 4, 7, 8, 9, 12 and 13(a) and address for notifications to the European CommissionBELGIUMBULGARIACZECH REPUBLICDENMARKGERMANYESTONIAIRELANDGREECESPAINFRANCEITALYCYPRUSLATVIALITHUANIALUXEMBOURGHUNGARYMALTANETHERLANDSAUSTRIAPOLANDPORTUGALROMANIASLOVENIASLOVAKIAFINLANDSWEDENUNITED KINGDOMAddress for notifications to the European Commission:Commission of the European CommunitiesDirectorate-General for External RelationsDirectorate A. Crisis Platform and Policy Coordination in CFSPUnit A.2. Crisis management and conflict preventionCHAR 12/108B-1049 BrusselsTel. (32-2) 299 1176/295 5585Fax (32-2) 299 0873’ +",international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;economic sanctions;Burma/Myanmar;Burma;Myanmar;Republic of the Union of Myanmar;common foreign and security policy;CFSP;European foreign policy;common foreign policy;common security policy;public administration;general government;Internet address;Internet domain name;URL;web address,21 +41641,"Regulation (EU) No 1028/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards the regime of the single payment scheme and support to vine-growers. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first paragraph of Article 42 and Article 43(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions (2),Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (3),Whereas:(1) Article 103o of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (4) provides for a possibility for Member States to grant decoupled aid under the single payment scheme to vine-growers. Several Member States have used this specific support measure.(2) However, the fact that Member States may modify transfers to the single payment scheme from the support programmes once a year and that support programmes have a five-year duration whilst payment entitlements giving rise to direct payments are granted for an indeterminate period of time has resulted in administrative and budgetary burdens.(3) In order to simplify the management of this specific support measure and to ensure its consistency with the objectives of the rules for direct support schemes for farmers, it is appropriate to convert it into the possibility for Member States to definitively decrease the funds allocated to the support programmes in the wine sector and thereby increase the national ceilings for direct payments.(4) It is appropriate to allow Member States to continue applying the support provided for in Article 103o of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 for 2014.(5) Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 should therefore be amended accordingly,. Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 is amended as follows:(1) in Article 103n, the following paragraph is inserted:(2) Article 103o is replaced by the following:(a) remain in the single payment scheme and no longer be available under Article 103k(3) for the measures listed in Articles 103p to 103y;(b) reduce proportionately the amount of funds available for measures listed in Articles 103p to 103y in the support programmes.’. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 25 October 2012.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentM. SCHULZFor the CouncilThe PresidentA. D. MAVROYIANNIS(1)  OJ C 191, 29.6.2012, p. 116.(2)  OJ C 225, 27.7.2012, p. 174.(3)  Position of the European Parliament of 11 September 2012 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and decision of the Council of 4 October 2012.(4)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1. +",aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;single payment scheme;SAPS;SFPS;SPS;single area payment scheme;single farm payment;single farm payment scheme;single payment;farmer;cultivator;holder of a farm;horticulturist;share-cropper;stock breeder;stock owner;winegrower,21 +25887,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 607/2003 of 2 April 2003 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2000 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 2497/2001 to take account of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1832/2002 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2000 of 18 September 2000 introducing exceptional trade measures for countries and territories participating in or linked to the European Union's Stabilisation and Association process, amending Regulation (EC) No 2820/98 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1763/1999 and (EC) No 6/2000(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2487/2001(2), and in particular Articles 9 and 10 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2248/2001 of 19 November 2001 on certain procedures for applying the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, and for applying the Interim Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Croatia(3), as amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 2/2003(4), and in particular Articles 4 and 5 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1832/2002 of 1 August 2002, amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff(5), made changes to the nomenclature for certain fishery products covered by Regulation (EC) No 2007/2000 as well as by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2497/2001 of 19 December 2001 opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas for certain fish and fishery products originating in the Republic of Croatia(6). For reasons of clarity, Regulation (EC) No 2007/2000 and Regulation (EC) No 2497/2001 should be adjusted accordingly.(2) The above adjustments should apply from the date of entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1832/2002.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. In the second column of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2007/2000, for order No 09.1571, the following amendments are incorporated:- CN code "" 0302 11 90 "" is replaced by CN codes "" 0302 11 20 "" and "" 0302 11 80 "",- CN code "" 0303 21 90 "" is replaced by CN codes "" 0303 21 20 "" and "" 0303 21 80 "",- CN code "" 0304 10 11 "" is replaced by CN codes "" 0304 10 15 "" and "" 0304 10 17 "",- CN code "" 0304 20 11 "" is replaced by CN codes "" 0304 20 15 "" and "" 0304 20 17 "". The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2497/2001 is amended as follows:(a) for order No 09.1581, in the second column,- CN code "" 0302 11 90 "" is replaced by CN codes "" 0302 11 20 "" and "" 0302 11 80 "",- CN code "" 0303 21 90 "" is replaced by CN codes "" 0303 21 20 "" and "" 0303 21 80 "",- CN code "" 0304 10 11 "" is replaced by CN codes "" 0304 10 15 "" and "" 0304 10 17 "",- CN code "" 0304 20 11 "" is replaced by CN codes "" 0304 20 15 "" and "" 0304 20 17 "";(b) for order No 09.1584, for CN code "" ex 0301 99 90 "", in the third column, the TARIC subdivision ""23"" is replaced by TARIC subdivisions ""15"" and ""17"". This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 April 2003.For the CommissionFrederik BolkesteinMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 240, 23.9.2000, p. 1.(2) OJ L 335, 19.12.2001, p. 9.(3) OJ L 304, 21.11.2001, p. 1.(4) OJ L 1, 4.1.2003, p. 26.(5) OJ L 290, 28.10.2002, p. 1.(6) OJ L 337, 20.12.2001, p. 27. +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;sea fish;fishery product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Croatia;Republic of Croatia;Combined Nomenclature;CN,21 +44343,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 980/2014 of 16 September 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for skates and rays in Union waters of IIa and IV by vessels flying the flag of France. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 (2) lays down quotas for 2014.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2014 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 September 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 of 20 January 2014 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, to Union vessels, in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 24, 28.1.2014, p. 1).ANNEXNo 25/TQ43Member State FranceStock SRX/2AC4-CSpecies Skates and rays (Rajiformes)Zone Union waters of IIa and IVClosing date 22.8.2014 +",France;French Republic;Norwegian Sea;North Sea;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +3158,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1367/2002 of 26 July 2002 opening crisis distillation as provided for in Article 30 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 in Portugal. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2585/2001(2), and in particular Articles 30 and 33 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 provides for the possibility of opening crisis distillation in the event of exceptional market disturbance due to major surpluses. Such measures may be limited to certain categories of wine and/or certain areas of production and may apply to quality wines psr at the request of the Member State.(2) By letter of 7 June 2002, the Portuguese Government requested that crisis distillation be opened in Portugal for 250000 hl of wine, mainly quality wine psr, produced on its territory (Vinho Verde produced in the Minho region) and for some of the table wine which was not accepted for distillation under Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.(3) Wine production in Portugal was 3,7 million hectolitres in 1998/99 and 7,8 million hectolitres in 1999/2000. It stood at 6,6 million hectolitres in 2000/01 and the latest estimates for the current wine year put table wine production at 7,6 million hl.(4) Stocks of wine in Portugal amounted to 7,3 million hectolitres in 1999/2000 and 9,1 million hectolitres in 2000/01, showing a substantial increase (25 %) over the previous wine year. According to Portuguese forecasts for the current wine year, stocks are set to reach 10,2 million hl, representing a further increase of 12 % over 2000/01.(5) Portugal thus has around 2,1 million hectolitres more in store now than it did in the 2000/01 wine year. Neither the quantities accepted for voluntary distillation in 2001/02 (695224 hl), nor the other intervention measures such as private storage for wine (486000 hl) have had a sufficient impact on the market in wine in Portugal to reduce the stock surplus. According to the Portuguese authorities, this substantial wine surplus has pushed down prices, in particular for Vinho Verde, which has fallen by around 40 %. Production estimates for the next harvest suggest the same high level as for the current wine year.(6) Despite a significant increase in intervention during this wine year, and despite the crisis distillation of 450000 hl launched during the previous year, under which 580000 hl were actually distilled, stocks were 11 % higher than for the previous wine year and more than 15 % higher than in 1999/2000.(7) Production, particularly of Vinho Verde in the Minho region, is substantially higher than in previous wine years, while consumption is falling. According to the figures provided by the Portuguese authorities, stocks increased by 25 % during the last wine year. The specific characteristics of this wine entail a rather short storage period and a low alcoholic strength.(8) The crisis distillation measures decided during the 2000/01 wine year have definitely had a positive effect in terms of stabilising prices for a period, but they have proved insufficient when set against the large increase in stocks, which are depressing the market and preventing a return to balance.(9) In order to reverse this negative trend in prices and sales, stocks of table wine and quality wine psr should be reduced to a level that can be regarded as normal in terms of covering market requirements, and so deal with the difficult situation on the market. Stocks that have built up over the last three years must be reduced to a reasonable level reflecting more normal consumption requirements.(10) Since the conditions laid down in Article 30(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 are still satisfied, a crisis distillation measure should be opened for a maximum of 250000 hl of quality wine psr and table wine in order to reduce stocks to an acceptable level. The measure should apply for a limited period with a view to maximum effectiveness. No ceiling should be set on the quantity that individual producers can have distilled because stocks may vary substantially from one producer to another and depend more on sales than on the individual producer's annual output.(11) The mechanism to be introduced is the one provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 of 25 July 2000 laying down detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine with regard to market mechanisms(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1315/2002(4). In addition to the Articles of that Regulation that refer to the distillation measure provided for in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, other provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 apply, in particular those concerning the delivery of alcohol to intervention agencies and the payment of advances.(12) The price to be paid by distillers to producers should be set at a level that permits the problems faced to be solved by allowing producers to take advantage of this measure. In order to recognise the greater quality effort required of producers of quality wine psr, a slightly higher price should be set for this product. However, that price should not be set at a level that might adversely affect the application of distillation under Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.(13) The product of crisis distillation must be raw or neutral alcohol only, for compulsory delivery to the intervention agency in order to avoid disturbing the market for potable alcohol, which is supplied largely by distillation under Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.(14) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Crisis distillation as provided for in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 is hereby opened for a maximum of 250000 hl of quality wine psr and table wine in Portugal, of which no more than 200000 hl may be quality wine psr, mainly Vinho Verde produced in the Minho region. In addition to the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 referring to Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, the following provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 shall apply to the measure provided for in this Regulation:- Article 62(5) as regards payment by the intervention agency of the price as referred to in Article 6(2) of this Regulation,- Articles 66 and 67 as regards advances as provided for in Article 6(2) of this Regulation. Producers may conclude contracts as provided for in Article 65 of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 from 29 July to 14 August 2002. Contracts shall be accompanied by proof that a security equal to EUR 5 per hectolitre has been lodged. Contracts may not be transferred. 1. The Member State shall determine the rate of reduction to be applied to the above contracts where the overall quantity covered by contracts presented exceeds that laid down in Article 1.2. The Member State shall take the administrative steps necessary to approve the above contracts by 15 September 2002, at the latest, shall specify the rate of reduction applied and the quantity of wine accepted per contract and shall stipulate that the producer may cancel the contract where the quantity to be distilled is reduced. The Member State shall notify the Commission before 30 September 2002, of the quantities of such wine covered by approved contracts.3. The wine must be delivered to the distilleries by 30 November 2002, at the latest. The alcohol obtained must be delivered to the intervention agency by 31 January 2003, at the latest.4. Securities shall be released in proportion to the quantities delivered where the producer provides proof of delivery to the distillery.5. The security shall be forfeit where no delivery is made within the time limit laid down.6. The Member State may limit the number of contracts that individual producers may conclude under this distillation measure. The minimum price paid for wine delivered for distillation under this Regulation shall be:- EUR 1,914 per % vol. per hectolitre for table wine, and- EUR 2,300 per % vol. per hectolitre for quality wine psr. 1. Distillers shall deliver the product obtained from distillation to the intervention agency. That product shall be of an alcoholic strength of at least 92 % vol.2. The price the intervention agency must pay to distillers for raw alcohol delivered shall be:- EUR 2,2812 per % vol. per hectolitre for alcohol distilled from table wine, and- EUR 2,667 per % vol. per hectolitre for alcohol distilled from quality wine psr.Distillers may receive an advance on that amount of:- EUR 1,1222 per % vol. per hectolitre for distillation of table wine and- EUR 1,508 per % vol. per hectolitre for distillation of quality wine psr.The advance shall in that case be deducted from the price actually paid. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 29 July 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1.(2) OJ L 345, 29.12.2001, p. 10.(3) OJ L 194, 31.7.2000, p. 45.(4) OJ L 192, 20.7.2002, p. 24. +",alcohol;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;intervention agency;wine;table wine;ordinary wine;wine for direct consumption;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery,21 +31226,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1995/2005 of 7 December 2005 amending Regulation (EC) No 1864/2004 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas for preserved mushrooms imported from third countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organization of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products (1), and in particular Article 15(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1864/2004 (2) provides for two periods of application for import licences per year.(2) In the interest of reducing the administrative burden on the competent authorities of the Member States and the importers, only one application per year should be provided for. In order to ensure the continuity of imports throughout the year, the licences should be valid from their effective date of issue until 31 December of the year concerned.(3) In the interest of better management, some order numbers of the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 1864/2004 should be changed. For the sake of clarity, all of them should be listed in Annex I to that Regulation.(4) Regulation (EC) No 1864/2004 should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Regulation (EC) No 1864/2004 is amended as follows:1. Article 1 is replaced by the following:2. in Article 5, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:3. in Article 6, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:4. Article 7 is replaced by the following:5. In Article 8, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:6. in Article 9, the first paragraph is replaced by the following:7. In Article 10(2), the first subparagraph is replaced by the following:8. In Article 16, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:9. Annex I is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 December 2005.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 386/2004 (OJ L 64, 2.3.2004, p. 25).(2)  OJ L 325, 28.10.2004, p. 30. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1857/2005 (OJ L 297, 15.11.2005, p. 9).ANNEX‘ANNEX IVolume, order number and period of application of tariff quotas referred to in Article 1(1) in tonnes (drained net weight)Country of origin Order No 1 January to 31 December of each yearBulgaria 09.4725 2 887,5 (1)Romania 09.4726 500China 09.4157 23 750Other countries 09.4158 3 290(1)  As from 1 January 2006, the allocation for Bulgaria shall be increased by 275 tonnes each year.’ +",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;mushroom-growing;mushroom;third country;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;preserved product;preserved food;tinned food,21 +26334,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1202/2003 of 4 July 2003 laying down transitory measures arising from the adoption of autonomous and transitional measures concerning the export of certain processed agricultural products to the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2580/2000(2), and in particular Article 8(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) The Community has recently concluded trade agreements for processed agricultural products with the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia in preparation for their accession to the Community. These agreements provide for concessions involving, on the Community side, the abolition of export refunds on certain processed agricultural products.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 1039/2003 of 2 June 2003 adopting autonomous and transitional measures concerning the importation of certain processed agricultural products originating in Estonia and the exportation of certain agricultural products to Estonia(3), Council Regulation (EC) No 1086/2003 of 18 June 2003 adopting autonomous and transitional measures concerning the importation of certain processed agricultural products originating in Slovenia and the exportation of certain processed agricultural products to Slovenia(4), Council Regulation (EC) No 1087/2003 of 18 June 2003 adopting autonomous and transitional measures concerning the importation of certain processed agricultural products originating in Latvia and the exportation of certain processed agricultural products to Latvia(5), Council Regulation (EC) No 1088/2003 of 18 June 2003 adopting autonomous and transitional measures concerning the importation of certain processed agricultural products originating in Lithuania and the exportation of certain processed agricultural products to Lithuania(6), Council Regulation (EC) No 1089/2003 of 18 June 2003 adopting autonomous and transitional measures concerning the importation of certain processed agricultural products originating in the Slovak Republic and the exportation of certain processed agricultural products to the Slovak Republic(7) and Council Regulation (EC) No 1090/2003 of 18 June 2003 adopting autonomous and transitional measures concerning the importation of certain processed agricultural products originating in the Czech Republic and the exportation of certain processed agricultural products to the Czech Republic(8) provide on an autonomous basis for the abolition of refunds on processed agricultural products not listed in Annex I to the Treaty when exported to the Estonia, Slovenia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Czech Republic respectively, from 1 July 2003.(3) Council Regulation (EC) No 999/2003 of 2 June 2003 adopting autonomous and transitional measures concerning the import of certain processed agricultural products originating in Hungary and the export of certain processed agricultural products to Hungary(9), provides on an autonomous basis for the abolition of refunds on the goods, set out in its Article 1, when exported to Hungary, from 1 July 2003.(4) In return for the abolition of export refunds as set out in Regulations (EC) No 1090/2003, (EC) No 1039/2003, (EC) No 999/2003, (EC) No 1087/2003, (EC) No 1088/2003, (EC) No 1089/2003 and (EC) No 1086/2003, hereinafter referred to as ""the Regulations"", the Czech, Estonian, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Slovakian and Slovenian authorities have undertaken to grant reciprocal duty free import, or duty free import within quotas, to certain goods imported into their respective territories if the goods concerned are accompanied by a copy of the export declaration containing a special mention indicating that they are not eligible for payment of export refunds. The full rate of duty applies in the absence of such documentation.(5) With the entry into force of the Regulations, certain goods for which operators have applied for refund certificates in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1520/2000 of 13 July 2000 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of granting export refunds on certain agricultural products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty, and the criteria for fixing the amount of such refunds(10), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 740/2003(11), will no longer be eligible for refund when they are exported to the mentioned countries.(6) Reduction of refund certificates and pro-rata release of the corresponding security should be allowed where operators can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the national competent authority that their claims for refunds have been affected by the entry into force of the Regulations. When assessing requests for reduction of the amount of the refund certificate and proportional release of the relevant security, the national competent authority should, in cases of doubt, have regard in particular to the documents referred to in Article 1(2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89 of 21 December 1989 on scrutiny by Member States of transactions forming part of the system of financing by the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund and repealing Directive 77/435/EEC(12), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2154/2002(13), without prejudice to the application of the other provisions of that Regulation.(7) For administrative reasons it is appropriate to provide that requests for reduction of the amount of the refund certificate and release of the security are to be made within a short period and that the amounts for which reductions have been accepted are to be notified to the Commission in time for their inclusion in the determination of the amount for which refund certificates for use from 1 August 2003 shall be issued, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1520/2000.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee on horizontal questions concerning trade in processed agricultural products not listed in Annex I to the Treaty,. Goods in respect of which export refunds have been abolished by Regulations (EC) No 1090/2003, (EC) No 1039/2003, (EC) No 999/2003, (EC) No 1087/2003, (EC) No 1088/2003, (EC) No 1089/2003 and (EC) No 1086/2003 shall, be imported free of customs duties, or free of customs duties within quotas, into the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia if the goods concerned are accompanied by a duly completed copy of the export declaration with the following entry in Box 44:""Export Refund: 0 EUR/Regulation (EC) No -/2003(14)."" 1. Refund certificates issued in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1520/2000 in respect of exports of the goods for which export refunds have been abolished by Regulations (EC) No 1090/2003, (EC) No 1039/2003, (EC) No 999/2003, (EC) No 1087/2003, (EC) No 1088/2003, (EC) No 1089/2003 and (EC) No 1086/2003 may, at request of the interested party, be reduced under the conditions provided for in paragraph 2.2. To be eligible for reduction of the amount of the refund certificate, the certificates referred to in paragraph 1 must have been applied for before the date of entry into force of the Regulations mentioned in that paragraph and their validity period must expire after 30 June 2003.3. The certificate shall be reduced by the amount for which the interested party is unable to claim export refunds following the entry into force of the Regulations mentioned in paragraph 1, as demonstrated to the satisfaction of the national competent authority.In making their appraisal the competent authorities shall, in cases of doubt, have regard in particular to the commercial documents referred to in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89.4. The relevant security shall be released in proportion to the reduction concerned. 1. To be eligible for consideration under Article 2, the national competent authority must receive the requests by 9 July 2003, at the latest.2. Member States shall notify the Commission not later than 14 July 2003 of the amounts for which reductions have been accepted in accordance with Article 2(3). The notified amounts shall be taken into account for the determination of the amount for which refund certificates for use from 1 August 2003 shall be issued, pursuant to Article 8(3)(f) of Regulation (EC) No 1520/2000. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 July 2003.For the CommissionErkki LiikanenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 318, 20.12.1993, p. 18.(2) OJ L 298, 25.11.2000, p. 5.(3) OJ L 151, 19.6.2003, p. 1.(4) OJ L 163, 1.7.2003, p. 1.(5) OJ L 163, 1.7.2003, p. 19.(6) OJ L 163, 1.7.2003, p. 38.(7) OJ L 163, 1.7.2003, p. 56.(8) OJ L 163, 1.7.2003, p. 73.(9) OJ L 146, 13.6.2003, p. 10.(10) OJ L 177, 15.7.2000, p. 1.(11) OJ L 106, 29.4.2003, p. 12.(12) OJ L 388, 30.12.1989, p. 18.(13) OJ L 328, 5.12.2002, p. 4.(14) Enter the number of the relevant Regulation concerning the destination country. +",Hungary;Republic of Hungary;processed foodstuff;agricultural product;farm product;export restriction;export ban;limit on exports;Estonia;Republic of Estonia;Latvia;Republic of Latvia;Lithuania;Republic of Lithuania;Slovakia;Slovak Republic;Czech Republic;Slovenia;Republic of Slovenia;export;export sale,21 +33844,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 52/2007 of 23 January 2007 determining the extent to which the applications for import licences submitted in January 2007 for certain dairy products under certain tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 can be accepted. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 of 14 December 2001 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the import arrangements for milk and milk products and opening tariff quotas (2), and in particular Article 16(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (3), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Whereas:Applications lodged from 1 to 10 January 2007 for certain quotas referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 concern quantities greater than those available; therefore, the allocation factors should be fixed for the quantities applied for,. The allocation coefficients set out in the Annex to this Regulation shall be applied to the quantities for which import licences have been sought for the period from 1 to 10 January 2007 in respect of products falling within the quotas referred to in parts I.A, and parts I.C, I.D, I.E, I.F and I.H, of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001. This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 January 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 January 2007.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2005 (OJ L 307, 25.11.2005, p. 2).(2)  OJ L 341, 22.12.2001, p. 29. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1984/2006 (OJ L 387, 29.12.2006, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.ANNEX I.AQuota number Allocation coefficient09.4590 1,000009.4599 —09.4591 —09.4592 —09.4593 —09.4594 1,000009.4595 0,010809.4596 1,0000ANNEX I.CProducts originating in ACP countriesQuota number Quantity (t)09.4026 —09.4027 —ANNEX I.DProducts originating in TurkeyQuota number Quantity (t)09.4101 —ANNEX I.ΕProducts originating from South AfricaQuota number Quantity (t)09.4151 —ANNEX I.FProducts originating from SwitzerlandQuota number Allocation coefficient09.4155 1,000009.4156 1,0000ANNEX I.HProducts originating in NorwayQuota number Allocation coefficient09.4179 1,0000 +",milk;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country;milk product;dairy produce;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota,21 +7374,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 1121/89 of 27 April 1989 on the introduction of an intervention threshold for apples and cauliflowers. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of the Council of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1119/89 (2), and in particular Article 16b (3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (3),Whereas Article 16b of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 provides, in order to make the producers concerned more sensitive to the real requirements of the market, for the products subject to the prices and intervention arrangements that intervention thresholds are to be fixed beyond which financial liability will be borne by the producers;Whereas, in view of the situation on the market for apples and cauliflowers, and in particular of the scale of withdrawals, an intervention threshold should be fixed for those products; whereas that threshold may be expressed as a percentage of the average quantities produced and intended to be consumed fresh over the last five marketing years for which data are available;Whereas the market situation for apples may change at a subsequent date; whereas, therefore, provision should be made for this situation to be reviewed before the end of the 1990/91 marketing year in order to adjust the threshold for this product should this prove necessary;Whereas, to take account of the cyclical nature of apple production, provision should be made, for that product, for the overrun in the threshold to be assessed on the basis of the average withdrawals during the last three marketing years;Whereas the scale of intervention for cauliflowers should be determined over a period of 12 consecutive months,. 1. An intervention threshold is hereby fixed for apples at the following percentages of the average production intendedto be consumed fresh in the last five marketing years for which data are available:- for the 1989/90 marketing year = 6 %,- for the 1990/91 marketing year = 4 %,- for the 1991/92 marketing year = 3 %.2. The overrun in the intervention threshold shall be assessed on the basis of the average withdrawals pursuant to Articles 15, 15a, 15b, 19 and 19a of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 during the last three marketing years.3. The overrun referred to in paragraph 2 shall result, for the following marketing year, in a reduction in the basic and buying-in prices of 1 % for every 78 800 tonnes by which the threshold is exceeded.4. Before the end of the 1990/91 marketing year, the Commission will examine the market situation and propose, where necessary, an adjustment to the threshold fixed for the 1991/92 marketing year on the basis of market trends. 1. An intervention threshold is hereby fixed for cauliflowers at 3 % of the average production intended to be consumed fresh in the last five marketing years for which data are available.2. The overrun in the intervention threshold shall be assessed on the basis of withdrawals pursuant to Articles 15, 15b, 19 and 19a of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 over a period of 12 consecutive months.3. The overrun referred to in paragraph 2 shall result, for the following marketing year, in a reduction in the basic and buying-in prices of 1 % for every 18 500 tonnes by which the threshold is exceeded. The provisions for applying this Regulation, and in particular the level of the thresholds provided for in Article 1 and 2, shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 33 of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 27 April 1989.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. BARRIONUEVO PEÑA(1) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1.(2) See page 12 of this Official Journal.(3) OJ No C 82, 3. 4. 1989, p. 58. +",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;leaf vegetable;Brussels sprout;beet;cabbage;cauliflower;celery;chicory;leek;salad vegetable;spinach;purchase price;basic price;guarantee threshold;marketing year;agricultural year,21 +478,"85/399/EEC: Commission Decision of 8 July 1985 authorizing the Kingdom of Denmark to apply intra- Community surveillance to imports of tomatoes originating in Spain which have been put into free circulation in the other Member States (Only the Danish text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 115 thereof,Having regard to Commission Decision 80/47/EEC of 20 December 1979 on surveillance and protective measures which Member States may be authorized to take in respect of imports of certain products originating in third countries and put into free circulation in another Member State (1), and in particular Articles 2 and 3 thereof,Whereas the Danish Government has applied to the Commission of the European Communities, under the first subparagraph of Article 115 of Treaty, for authorization to apply protective measures in respect of tomatoes falling within subheading 07.01 M II originating in third countries and put into free circulation in another Member State;Whereas imports of the products in question originating in third countries are subject in Denmark to national measures based on Article 22 of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 (2) on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables, as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1332/84 (3); whereas, in this context Denmark forbids the importation from 1 May to 31 October each year of tomatoes originating in Spain;Whereas because of these measures, there are disparities in the conditions that are applied to imports of the products in question in different Member States;Whereas as regards the situation of growers in Denmark, the information received by the Commission indicates that Danish imports of the products in question originating in non-member countries totalled 5 737 tonnes in 1982, 5 952 tonnes in 1983 and 6 512 tonnes in 1984; whereas of those imports Spain (including the Canary Islands) accounted for 5 114 tonnes, 5 600 tonnes and 6 146 tonnes respectively;Whereas the Danish authorities point out that most of the imports originating in Spain (including the Canary Islands) come in via other Member States;Whereas Danish marketed production was 16 678 tonnes in 1982, 16 228 tonnes in 1983 and 17 327 tonnes in 1984;Whereas domestic consumption of tomatoes was 24 753 tonnes in 1982, 25 240 tonnes in 1983 and 26 330 tonnes in 1984; whereas the share of the market held by domestic production remained stable during the period considered at around 60 %, while the market share of third countries increased slightly from 23 to 25 %;Whereas the cost of producing tomatoes in Denmark is rising, in particular because of the rise in the price of fuel required for heating greenhouses;Whereas the above information regarding the major economic factors affecting Danish domestic production indicates that there are at this stage no grounds under Article 3 of Decision 80/47/EEC for applying measures under Article 115 of the Treaty to restrict imports into Denmark of tomatoes originating in third countries;Whereas in view of the rising trend in imports into Denmark and the rest of the Community of tomatoes originating in Spain (including the Canary Islands) and the risk of trade deflection which could develop unpredictably causing economic difficulties, it would, however, be appropriate to authorize Denmark, in accordance with Article 2 of Decision 80/47/EEC, to apply intra-Community surveillance to imports of these products until 31 October 1985 in order to allow prompt detection of any trends which would justify the application of the protective measures referred to above,. The Kingdom of Denmark is hereby authorized to apply intra-Community surveillance to imports of tomatoes falling within subheading 07.01 M II of the Common Customs Tariff (NIMEXE code 07.01-77 originating in Spain (including the Canary Islands) and put into free circulation in the other Member States, in accordance with Article 2 of Decision 80/47/EEC, until 31 October 1985. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark.. Done at Brussels, 8 July 1985.For the CommissionWilly DE CLERCQMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 16, 22. 1. 1980, p. 22.(2) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 130, 16. 5. 1984, p. 1. +",fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;free circulation;putting into free circulation;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +2336,"83/168/EEC: Commission Decision of 7 April 1983 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Cordin - Rotating Mirror Streak Camera, model 132, with accessories' may be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 608/82 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 4 October 1982, the Netherlands requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'Cordin - Rotating Mirror Streak Camera, model 132, with accessories', ordered on 7 August 1981 and intended to be used for the study of detonation phenomena and in particular for the determination of the optical phenomena associated with an advancing reaction front in a detonated medium as a function of time, should be considered to be a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 2 February 1983, within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements, to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a camera;Whereas its objective technical characteristics, such as the great speed, and the use to which it is put make it specially suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for scientific activities; whereas it must therefore be considered to be a scientific apparatus;Whereas, on the basis of information received from Member States, apparatus of equivalent scientific value capable of use for the same purpose is not currently manufactured in the Community; whereas, therefore, duty-free admission of this apparatus is justified,. The apparatus described as 'Cordin - Rotating Mirror Streak Camera, model 132, with accessories', which is the subject of an application by the Netherlands of 4 October 1982, may be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 April 1983.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 74, 18. 3. 1982, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32. +",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;recording equipment;tape recorder;video camera;video recorder;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,21 +16179,"97/433/EC: Commission Decision of 30 April 1997 requiring the Portuguese Government to suspend the aid in the form of a State guarantee granted to the undertaking EPAC - Empresa Para a Agroalimentação e Cereais SA (Only the Portuguese text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 93 (2) and (3) thereof,Whereas:IThe Commission received a complaint dated 15 October 1996 about aid to the public-sector undertaking EPAC (Empresa Para a Agroalimentação e Cereais SA, hereinafter referred to as 'EPAC`), in the form of a State guarantee of Esc 30 billion, accompanied by a supplementary loan of Esc 20 billion on special terms.As the Commission had received no notification pursuant to Article 93 (3) of the Treaty from the Portuguese authorities, a letter was sent on 31 October 1996 asking them whether the aid had been granted, and if so, requesting them to notify the Commission accordingly pursuant to Article 93 (3) of the Treaty so that the aid could be examined pursuant to Articles 92 and 93.In a letter dated 26 November 1996, recorded as received on 29 November 1996, the Portuguese Permanent Representative to the European Union confirmed the existence of a State guarantee for EPAC. However, the Commission received no notification of the aid pursuant to Article 93 (3) of the Treaty. Consequently, the aid was put on the register of non-notified aid.IIBefore the accession of Portugal to the European Community, the marketing of cereals in Portugal was covered by a public monopoly. EPAC (at that time Empresa Pública de Abastecimento de Cereais) was the public-sector undertaking responsible for managing the market. This public monopoly was gradually dismantled after accession, and EPAC, which was made into a limited company with public capital, became one of a number of operators in the cereals market, which was liberalized in 1991.By joint decision of the Secretary of State for the treasury and finance and the Secretary of State for food production of 26 July 1996, the board of directors of EPAC was authorized to negotiate the terms of a loan on market conditions up to a total of Esc 50 billion, Esc 30 billion of which would be covered by a State guarantee for a maximum of seven years.By Finance Ministry Decision No 430/96-XIII of 30 September 1996, the abovementioned guarantee was granted in connection with a loan obtained by EPAC from a group of banks. The loan was equal to EPAC's total debt, which amounted to Esc 48,7 billion on 30 June 1996.The purpose of the loan is to restructure EPAC's short-term bank debt into medium-term liabilities. The period set is seven years at an interest rate equal to six-month Lisbor for the guaranteed amount and six-month Lisbor + 1,2 % for the remainder (the six-month Lisbor interest rate stood at an annual 5,65 % at the end of January 1997 according to the information available). Repayments will be made six-monthly in advance as follows: for the amount not guaranteed, in 10 instalments of Esc 1,87 billion, from the fifth half-year onwards; the guaranteed amount will be paid off after repayment of the amount not guaranteed, within seven years at the latest.IIIThe Commission decided to initiate the procedure laid down in Article 93 (2) of the Treaty in respect of the aid granted to EPAC; the reasons which led the Commission to take the view that the aid in question did not satisfy the conditions for qualifying as one of the exceptions listed in paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 92 of the Treaty are set out in the Commission's letter of 27 February 1997 to the Portuguese Government; in the same letter the Commission also required the Portuguese authorities to make all the arrangements necessary to suspend, with immediate effect, the impact of the guarantee on any business EPAC might transact in the cereals market.The Portuguese Government was given 15 days from receipt of the said letter to inform the Commission of the measures taken to comply with that requirement.By letter of 21 March 1997 the Portuguese Government stated that the public authorities had not intervened in the negotiation of the loans granted by the banks to EPAC and gave details of some of those loans. The Portuguese Government failed to mention any measure taken to comply with the obligation to suspend the effect of the State guarantee.IVThe aids granted to EPAC under Ministry of Finance Decision No 430/96-XIII of 30 September 1996 were introduced in contravention of Article 93 (3) of the Treaty, since the Commission was not notified of them in advance at the planning stage; they are therefore illegal since they were granted without the Commission's having had the opportunity of expressing its opinion as to whether they were compatible with the common market.Pursuant to the conclusions of the Court of Justice in its judgment of 14 February 1990 in Case C-301/87 (Boussac), where an infringement of Article 93 (3) has been committed, the Commission has the right to issue an interim decision requiring Portugal immediately to suspend payment of the aid concerned.Furthermore, if the Portuguese State does not comply with the decision by suspending implementation of the aid, the Commission may, while continuing the substantive examination of the aid, bring the matter directly before the Court of Justice under the second subparagraph of Article 93 (2) by applying for a declaration that such payment amounts to an infringement of the Treaty.By reason of the direct effect of Article 93 (3) and the clear and unconditional order to suspend payment of the aid immediately, this decision must be fully applied in the Portuguese legal system.The Commission has already initiated the Article 93 (2) procedure in respect of the aids granted by Portugal to EPAC since it takes the view that on the basis of the information available the aids are not compatible with the common market.Whilst continuing its substantive examination of the aids, the Commission, by letter of 27 February 1997, requested Portugal to suspend the impact of the State guarantee granted to EPAC and to inform the Commission within 15 days of the measures taken to comply with that obligation imposed by Article 93 (2). Portugal has failed to comply with the said obligation,. Portugal is hereby required to suspend with immediate effect the State guarantee to the undertaking EPAC - Empresa Para a Agroalimentação e Cereais SA - provided for by Finance Ministry Decision No 430/96-XIII of 30 September 1996, granted in contravention of Article 93 (3), and to notify the Commission within 15 days of the measures it has taken to comply with this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic.. Done at Brussels, 30 April 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission +",Portugal;Portuguese Republic;cereals;control of State aid;notification of State aid;infringement of EU law;breach of Community law;breach of EU law;breach of European Union law;infringement of Community law;infringement of European Union law;infringement of the EC Treaty;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,21 +2286,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 3330/82 of 3 December 1982 on the application of Decision No 2/82 of the EEC- Switzerland Joint Committee - Community transit - amending the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation on the application of the rules on Community transit. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Article 16 of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation on the application of the rules on Community transit [1] empowers the Joint Committee set up under that Agreement to adopt decisions making certain amendments to the Agreement and to its Appendices;[1] OJ No L 294, 29.12.1972, p. 2.Whereas the Joint Committee has decided to make certain technical amendments to the Agreement made necessary following changes in the legislation on Community transit;Whereas these amendments are the subject of Decision No 2/82 of the Joint Committee ; whereas it is necessary to take the measures required to implement the abovementioned Decision,. Decision No 2/82 of the EEC-Switzerland Joint Committee - Community transit - amending the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation on the application of rules on Community transit shall apply in the Community.The text of the Decision is attached to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 December 1982.For the CouncilThe President +",customs harmonisation;customs harmonization;harmonisation of customs legislation;harmonisation of customs procedures;amendment;parliamentary veto;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation;Union transit;Common and Union transit;Community transit;Union transit procedure;joint committee (EU);EC joint committee,21 +19202,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1371/1999 of 25 June 1999 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 762/94 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 with regard to the set-aside scheme. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1624/98(2), and in particular Article 12 thereof,(1) Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 762/94(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1981/98(4), lays down detailed rules for the appliction of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 with regard to the set-aside scheme and provides in particular that areas set aside are to remain set aside until 31 August at the earliest and that they may not be used for agricultural production nor put to any lucrative use, save as otherwise provided for;(2) Whereas some regions in the Community were affected by exceptional floods in May 1999; whereas this makes it difficult to graze livestock in the usual places; whereas temporary alternatives should therefore be found for sheltering and feeding livestock; whereas the use of land set aside under the arable crop scheme could relieve the situation; whereas, however, measures should be provided for to ensure that such land is not put to any lucrative use;(3) Whereas it is therefore necessary to derogate from Regulation (EC) No 762/94;(4) Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Joint Management Committee for Cereals, Oils and Fats and Dried Fodder,. For the 1999/2000 marketing year and notwithstanding Article 3(2), (3) and (4) of Regulation (EC) No 762/94, land declared as set aside may be used for sheltering and feeding livestock in the regions referred to in the Annex from 15 May to 15 July 1999. The Member States concerned shall take all the measures necessary to ensure that the set-aside land made available to breeders in the regions referred to for use as pastureland is not put to any lucrative use. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 15 May 1999.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 June 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 12.(2) OJ L 210, 28.7.1998, p. 3.(3) OJ L 90, 7.4.1994, p. 8.(4) OJ L 256, 18.9.1998, p. 8.ANNEX1. GERMANYHessen- Landkreise Gross Gerau, BergstrasseRheinland-Pfalz- Landkreise: Alzey-Worms, Ludwigshafen, Germersheim- Kreisfreie Städte: Worms, Frankenthal (Pfalz), Ludwigshafen a.R., SpeyerBaden-WürttembergRegierungsbezirk Karlsruhe:- Landkreise: Karlsruhe, Rastatt; Rhein-Neckar-KreisRegierungsbezirk Freiburg:- Ortenaukreis, Landkreise Emmendingen, KonstanzRegierungsbezirk Tübingen:- Landkreis Ravensburg, Bodensee-KreisBayernRegierungsbezirk Schwaben:- Landkreise: Donau-Ries, Dillingen a.d. Donau, Aichach-Friedberg, Günzburg, Augsburg, Neu-Ulm, Unterallgäu, Ostallgäu, Oberallgäu, Lindau/B.Regierungsbezirk Oberbayern:- Landkreise: Eichstätt, Neuburg-Schrobenhausen, Pfaffenhofen, Freising, Dachau, Erding, Mühldorf a. Inn, Fürstenfeldbruck, Starnberg, München, Ebersberg, Rosenheim, Miesbach, Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, Landsberg a. Lech, Weilheim-Schongau, Garmisch-PartenkirchenRegierungsbezirk Niederbayern:- Landkreise: Straubing-Bogen, Deggendorf, Dingolfing-Landau, Landshut, Kehlheim, Passau, Rottal-InnRegierungsbezirk Oberpfalz:- Landkreis Regensburg2. AUSTRIABurgenland- Oberwart, GüssingNiederösterreich- Amstetten, Melk, Krems Stadt, Krems Land, St Pölten Land, Tulln, Korneuburg, Wien-Umgebung, Gänserndorf, Bruck/LeithaOberösterreich- Perg, EferdingSteiermark- FeldbachTirol- ImstVorarlberg- Gesamtes Bundesland +",set-aside;abandonment premium;premium for cessation of production;area of holding;acreage;size of holding;grassland;grazing land;land under grass;ley;meadow;pasture;livestock;flock;herd;live animals;aid per hectare;per hectare aid;regional aid;aid for regional development;aid to less-favoured regions,21 +5786,"2014/302/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 27 May 2014 amending Decision 2011/166/EU setting up the SHARE-ERIC. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 723/2009 of 25 June 2009 on the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) (1), in particular Article 11(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) The Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe as a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (SHARE-ERIC) was set up by Commission Decision 2011/166/EU (2).(2) The Statutes of the SHARE-ERIC annexed to Decision 2011/166/EU provide for the transfer of the statutory seat from the Netherlands to Germany as soon as the necessary declaration according to point (d) of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 723/2009 is provided by the German authorities.(3) As a result of the declaration provided by Germany, SHARE-ERIC submitted on 21 September 2013 a proposal to the Commission to amend its Statutes in accordance with Article 11(1) of Regulation (EC) No 723/2009.(4) Several amendments, including the amendment taking into account the transfer of the statutory seat to Germany, entered into force in accordance with Article 11(4) of Regulation (EC) No 723/2009.(5) Other amendments specifying ownership and dissemination of SHARE-ERIC data and modifying tax exemptions as a result of the transfer of the seat to Germany require the Commission's approval.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 723/2009,. The Statutes of the SHARE-ERIC annexed to Decision 2011/166/EU are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 27 May 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 206, 8.8.2009, p. 1.(2)  Commission Decision 2011/166/EU of 17 March 2011 setting up the SHARE-ERIC (OJ L 71, 18.3.2011, p. 20).ANNEXThe Statutes of the SHARE-ERIC are amended as follows:(1) Article 11(2) is replaced by the following:(2) Article 12(1) is replaced by the following:(3) Article 13 is amended as follows:(a) paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:(b) the following paragraphs 5 and 6 are added: +",tax system;taxation;consortium;population ageing;ageing of the population;demographic ageing;retired person;pensioner;retired worker;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;public health;health of the population;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;social survey,21 +24951,"2003/107/ECSC: Commission Decision of 17 July 2002 on the State aid which Italy is planning to implement for ILVA SpA (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 2595). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 4(c) thereof,Having regard to Commission Decision No 2496/96/ECSC of 18 December 1996 establishing Community rules for State aid to the steel industry(1), and in particular Article 6(5) thereof,Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 62(1)(a) thereof,Having called on interested parties to submit their comments pursuant to the provisions cited above(2) and having regard to their comments,Whereas:I. PROCEDURE(1) By letter dated 20 December 2001, registered as received on 21 December, Italy notified the Commission of planned aid for investments to be carried out by ILVA SpA at its Taranto plant.(2) By letter dated 18 February 2002, the Commission informed Italy that it had decided to initiate the procedure laid down in Article 6(5) of Commission Decision No 2496/96/ECSC (hereinafter referred to as ""the Steel Aid Code"") in respect of the aid.(3) The Commission decision to initiate the procedure was published in the Official Journal of the European Communities(3). The Commission invited interested parties to submit their comments on the aid.(4) By letter dated 12 April 2002, registered as received on 17 April, Italy informed the Commission that, in view of the deadline of 22 July imposed by the Steel Aid Code for payment of the aid, ILVA SpA had waived the second and third instalments of the aid. It also informed the Commission that the company had decided that five of the 13 projects included in the original notification would not be carried out and that therefore no aid would be granted for them. The projects were described in paragraphs 8, 9, 13, 14 and 16 of the Decision to initiate proceedings. In the same letter, Italy submitted additional information on the remaining projects.(5) By letter dated 18 April 2002, the United Kingdom Steel Association submitted comments on the aid. The Commission forwarded them to Italy, which was given the opportunity to react. Its comments were received by letter dated 22 May 2002.II. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE AID(6) ILVA SpA is a producer of steel belonging to the Riva Group.(7) The aid is granted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade under Law No 488/92 for aid in depressed areas (""Converting and amending Decree Law No 415 of 22 October 1992 amending Law No 64 of 1 March 1986 containing an organic framework for extraordinary aid to the Mezzogiorno and rules for subsidising production activities""). The aid was approved on 9 April 2001, subject to authorisation by the Commission.(8) Following the partial withdrawal of the notification referred to in recital 4, the costs considered eligible for aid by the Italian authorities amount to EUR 20225000. The aid granted under Law No 488/92 is calculated not on the basis of a fixed percentage of eligible costs but on the basis of a percentage expressed as the net grant equivalent (nge) within the limits of the maximum aid approved by the Commission for the aid scheme in question, according to the size of the firm and the location of the production unit. In the specific case of ILVA SpA, the percentage approved by Italy was 12,25 % nge, corresponding to EUR 3034000 to be paid in three instalments. However, because the company has waived the last two instalments, only one instalment will be paid. Therefore, the actual aid will amount to EUR 980000 and will concern the following projects.(9) Treatment of by-products in the coking plant; refurbishment of the three existing lines for the absorption of ammonia and the refrigeration of coking gas: these lines were completely renovated in 1991. Their remaining useful life at the time of the investment is more than 15 years. The total cost relates to necessary equipment and amounts to EUR 3100000. Of this amount, EUR 800000 has been considered as maintenance costs. The eligible costs amount therefore to EUR 2300000.(10) Replacement of the existing dust filtration system, which uses cyclones or electrostatic precipitators, by a new system that uses fabric: the statutory maximum level of emissions is 100 mg/Nmc. With this system, the level of dust in the smoke will fall from 50 mg/Nmc to 30 mg/Nmc, i.e. a reduction of 40 %. The existing system dates from the early 1970s and its remaining useful life at the time of the investment is 15 years. The eligible costs relate to necessary equipment and amount to EUR 1292000.(11) Installation of a system for monitoring the emissions of the coke ovens and sintering plant: this is required by the regional authorities. The cost of the equipment amounts to EUR 1033000.(12) Installation of a conveyor belt for the transportation of mineral to the homogenisation plant: this system will replace the transportation by lorry currently used. Dust emissions will be eliminated. The total cost of the project amounts to EUR 4700000. According to the Italian authorities, this investment will result in cost savings of EUR 312000 per year. They have deducted EUR 2500000 as cost savings over 10 years. Costs considered eligible by the Italian authorities amount therefore to EUR 2200000.(13) Installation of a new additional system for the regeneration of hydrochloric acid (Ruthner plant): this system (closed-circuit) will be added to the existing one which dates from 1978 and its remaining useful life at the time of the investment is 10 years. The statutory maximum level of emissions is 60 mg/Nmc. The concentration of hydrochloric acid in the smoke will fall from 55 mg/Nmc to 22 mg/NMC. Moreover, since it is a closed-circuit system, the pollutants contained in the water will no longer pass into the sewage. The cost of the equipment amounts to EUR 1550000.(14) Improvement of the dust removal system for secondary emissions in blast furnace No 1: this installation dates from 1988 and its remaining useful life at the time of the investment is 12 years. The statutory maximum level of emissions is 100 mg/Nmc. The dust concentration will fall from 50 mg/Nmc to 30 mg/Nmc. The cost of the equipment amounts to EUR 1550000, from which EUR 500000 has been deducted for costs not directly relating to environmental protection. Eligible costs amount therefore to EUR 1050000.(15) Extension of landfill for special waste by 300000 m2: the waste is currently transported to special landfills outside the company's premises. This investment would eliminate the risks inherent in transporting the waste. According to the Italian authorities, this investment will reduce the costs of transporting and discharging the waste from EUR 70 per tonne/year to EUR 15 per tonne/year. The capacity of this extension is 60000 tonnes per year. The investment amounts to EUR 1290000.(16) Replacement of 350 PCB electric transformers with new transformers cooled using air or mineral oil: under Italian law, PCB transformers must be dismantled by 2010. These transformers were installed in the 1960s and 1970s. Their remaining useful life is over 20 years. No cost savings are generated by this investment. The investment amounts to EUR 9510000.III. COMMENTS BY INTERESTED PARTIES(17) The United Kingdom Steel Association expressed doubts about the environmental purpose of the investments referred to in recitals 11, 13 and 15. With respect to the investments referred to in recitals 10 and 16, it asked the Commission to ensure that they were not being undertaken simply because the existing equipment had reached the end of its normal life. With respect to the investments referred to in recitals 9, 12, 14 and 16, it considered that these are likely to result in cost savings that should be deducted from the eligible costs.IV. COMMENTS BY ITALY(18) Since the Commission's doubts arose mainly from the lack of information contained in the notification, the Italian authorities simply provided the missing information.V. ASSESSMENT OF THE AID(19) ILVA SpA manufactures products listed in Annex I to the ECSC Treaty. It is therefore an undertaking within the meaning of Article 80 of that Treaty to which the Steel Aid Code applies.(20) Article 3 of the Steel Aid Code stipulates that steel companies may receive aid for environmental investments. The criteria for assessing whether such aid is compatible with the common market are set out in the Annex to the Steel Aid Code and in the Community guidelines on State aid for environmental protection(4) (hereinafter ""the 1994 environmental guidelines"").(21) According to the 1994 environmental guidelines, aid ostensibly intended for environmental protection measures but which, in fact, is aid for general investment is not covered by the guidelines. The eligible costs must be strictly confined to the extra investment costs necessary to meet environmental objectives(5). Also according to these guidelines, aid to help firms adapt to new mandatory standards plant that has been in operation for at least two years can be authorised up to the level of 15 % gross of the eligible costs (point A, first paragraph) and aid for investment which will allow the firm to improve on mandatory standards or which is undertaken in the absence of standards may be authorised up to 30 % gross of the eligible costs (point B, first paragraph).(22) According to the Annex to the Steel Aid Code, the Commission will analyse the economic and environmental background to a decision to opt for replacement of existing plant or equipment. In principle, a decision to undertake new investment which would have been necessary in any event on economic grounds or on account of the age of the existing plant or equipment (remaining useful life of less than 25 %) will not be eligible for aid. Furthermore, any advantage in terms of lower production costs will be deducted.(23) With respect to the replacement investments referred to in recitals 10, 13, 14 and 16, given in particular that they will not affect the production installations and that their remaining useful life is more than 25 %, the Commission considers that they are environmental investments.(24) With respect to the investment relating to the treatment of by-products in the coking line (see recital 9), given that the gases will be reintegrated within the network and reused by the company, the Commission considers that this may be the main purpose of the investment. The Italian authorities claim that there are no cost savings generated by this investment. This contradicts, however, their statement that emissions will be reduced in quantity and in quality by 20 % (for which, moreover, they have not provided evidence). The Commission cannot therefore conclude that the investment will significantly improve on environmental protection, as required by the 1994 environmental guidelines. Moreover, no cost savings have been deducted from the eligible costs. In these circumstances, the Commission's doubts as to whether the investment is eligible for environmental aid have not been allayed.(25) With respect to the investment concerning the installation of a conveyor belt (see recital 12), given the cost savings generated and the limited impact in terms of environmental protection, the Commission considers that it has been undertaken for economic reasons and that it is not, therefore, eligible for aid. In any case, even deducting the cost savings generated would lead to the same conclusion, i.e. non-eligibility for aid.(26) With respect to the investment concerning the extension of the landfill for special waste (see recital 15), the Commission notes that it will not lead to a reduction in pollution but rather to a reduction in the costs of dealing with the waste. Indeed, the cost reductions will compensate amply for the investment. In these circumstances, the Commission considers that this investment is undertaken more for economic reasons and that it is not, therefore, eligible for aid. In any case, even deducting the cost savings generated would lead to the same conclusion, i.e. non-eligibility for aid.(27) With respect to the investment concerning the installation of a system for monitoring the emissions of the coke ovens and sintering plant (see recital 11), the Commission notes that, although it is intended to comply with the legal obligations imposed by the regional authorities, it is equipment intended not to reduce or eliminate pollution and nuisances or to adapt production methods (as required by point 3.2.1. of the 1994 environmental guidelines) but merely to measure actual pollution levels. In these circumstances, the investment is not eligible for environmental aid.(28) With respect to the investment concerning the replacement of electric transformers (see recital 16), the Commission notes that the new equipment is intended to comply with new legal obligations and that it will reduce or eliminate pollution. Therefore, according to point 3.2.A of the 1994 environmental guidelines, the maximum aid for this investment is 15 % gross of the eligible costs, i.e. EUR 1426500.(29) With respect to the investments described in recitals 10, 13 and 14, the Commission notes that they will allow for significantly higher levels of environmental protection and that the cost savings generated by them have been deducted. According to point 3.2.B of the 1994 environmental guidelines, the maximum aid for these investments is 30 % gross of the eligible costs, i.e. EUR 1167600.(30) The Table below gives a summary of the eligible costs and of the maximum aid allowed under the 1994 environmental guidelines:>TABLE>(31) In these circumstances, given that the aid will consist only of the first instalment of the approved aid, i.e. EUR 980000 (see recital 8), the aid intensity is in conformity with the Steel Aid Code.VI. CONCLUSION(32) In view of the foregoing, the State aid amounting to EUR 980000 that Italy intends to grant to ILVA SpA under Law No 488/92 for the projects referred to in recital 30 is compatible with the common market. With respect to the rest of the notified aid, in view of the withdrawal of the notification (see recital 4), the procedure initiated on 18 February 2002 is closed,. The State aid amounting to EUR 980000 which Italy plans to implement under Law No 488/92 for ILVA SpA in respect of projects to be carried out at its Taranto plant is compatible with the common market. This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2002.For the CommissionMario MontiMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 338, 28.12.1996, p. 42.(2) OJ C 71, 20.3.2002, p. 6.(3) See footnote 2.(4) OJ C 72, 10.3.1994, p. 3.(5) See point 3.2.1 of the guidelines. +",iron and steel industry;electrical steelworks;foundry;iron and steel undertaking;iron and steel works;steel industry;steel mill;steelworks;Italy;Italian Republic;environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;control of State aid;notification of State aid;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,21 +41077,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 202/2012 of 8 March 2012 amending the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin, as regards the substance pegylated bovine granulocyte colony stimulating factor Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 laying down Community procedures for the establishment of residue limits of pharmacologically active substances in foodstuffs of animal origin, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 and amending Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and the Council (1), and in particular Article 14 in conjunction with Article 17 thereof,Having regard to the opinion of the European Medicines Agency formulated by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use,Whereas:(1) The maximum residue limit (""MRL"") for pharmacologically active substances intended for use in the Union in veterinary medicinal products for food-producing animals or in biocidal products used in animal husbandry should be established in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 470/2009.(2) Pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin are set out in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 of 22 December 2009 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin (2).(3) An application for the establishment of maximum residue limits for pegylated bovine granulocyte colony stimulating factor in bovine species has been submitted to the European Medicines Agency.(4) The Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use has recommended that there is no need to establish an MRL for pegylated bovine granulocyte colony stimulating factor in bovine species.(5) Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 should therefore be amended to include the substance pegylated bovine granulocyte colony stimulating factor in bovine species.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Veterinary Medicinal Products,. The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 March 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 152, 16.6.2009, p. 11.(2)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2010, p. 1.ANNEXIn Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010, the following substance is inserted in alphabetical order:Pharmacologically active Substance Marker residue Animal Species MRL Target Tissues Other Provisions (according to Article 14(7) of Regulation (EC) No 470/2009) Therapeutic Classification“Pegylated bovine granulocyte colony stimulating factor Not applicable Bovine No MRL required Not applicable NO ENTRY Biological/Immunomodulator” +",foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;veterinary drug;veterinary medicines;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +1290,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2739/91 of 13 September 1991 amending the list annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 55/87 establishing the list of vessels exceeding eight metres length overall permitted to use beam trawls within certain areas of the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3094/86 of 7 October 1986 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 4056/89 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 55/87 of 30 December 1986 establishing the list of vessels exceeding eight metres length overall permitted to use beam trawls within certain areas of the Community (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2732/91 (4), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas the German and Dutch authorities have requested withdrawal from the list annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 55/87 of two vessels that no longer meet the requirements laid down in Article 1 (2) of that Regulation; whereas the national authorities have provided all the information in support of the request required under Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 55/87; whereas scrutiny of this information shows that the requirements of the Regulation are met; whereas the vessels in question should be withdrawn from the list,. The Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 55/87 is amended as indicated in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 September 1991. For the CommissionManuel MARÍNVice-President(1) OJ No L 288, 11. 10. 1986, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 389, 30. 12. 1989, p. 75. (3) OJ No L 8, 10. 1. 1987, p. 1. (4) OJ No L 261, 18. 9. 1991, p. 7.ANNEXFollowing vessels are deleted from the list of Regulation (EEC) No 55/87:External identification Letters + numbers Name of vessel Radio call sign Port of registry Engine power (kW) GERMANY BUES 2 Blume Buesum 66 THE NETHERLANDS LO 2 Aurora Ulrum-Lauwersoog 113 +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;fishing vessel;factory ship;fishing boat;transport vessel;trawler;fishing regulations;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;fishing net;drag-net;mesh of fishing nets;trawl,21 +2227,"97/182/EC: Commission Decision of 24 February 1997 amending the Annex to Directive 91/629/EEC laying down minimum standards for the protection of calves (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/629/EEC of 19 November 1991 laying down minimum standards for the protection of calves (1), as amended by Council Directive 97/2/EC (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas as provided for in Article 6 of Directive 91/629/EEC, the Scientific Veterinary Committee has given an opinion on 9 November 1995, on the basis of which the Commission has drawn up a report which has been submitted to the Council and to the Parliament;Whereas on the basis of the conclusions of this report, it is appropriate to amend certain provisions of the Annex to Directive 91/629/EEC;Whereas calves kept indoors should be inspected by the owner or the person responsible for the animals at least twice daily and calves kept outdoors at least once daily;Whereas based on data on disease incidence, immune system function and exercise, calves should be fed in such a way that their blood haemoglobin does not fall below a certain minimum level;Whereas tethering of calves causes problems; whereas for that reason individually penned calves should not be tethered and group housed calves may only be tethered for a short period at the time of feeding milk;Whereas calves should be fed fermentable material, appropriate in quality and sufficient in quantity to maintain the microbial flora of the gut and sufficient fibre to stimulate the development of villi in the rumen;Whereas in addition to existing requirements for the provision of water, or other liquids, calves which are ill or are subject to hot weather conditions shall have access to fresh water;Whereas in order to ensure adequate immunoglobulin levels in the blood, calves should receive sufficient colostrum within the first six hours of life and as soon as possible after birth;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Annex to Directive 91/629/EEC shall be amended as follows:1. Point 6 is replaced by the following text:'6. All housed calves shall be inspected by the owner or the person responsible for the animals at least twice daily and calves kept outside shall be inspected at least once daily. Any calf which appears to be ill or injured shall be treated appropriately without delay and veterinary advice shall be obtained as soon as possible for any calf which is not responding to the stock-keeper's care. Where necessary, sick or injured calves shall be isolated in adequate accommodation with dry, comfortable bedding.`2. Point 7 is replaced by the following text:'7. The accommodation for calves must be constructed in such way as to allow each calf to lie down, rest, stand up and groom itself without difficulty.`3. Point 8 is replaced by the following text:'8. Calves shall not be tethered, with the exception of group-housed calves which may be tethered for periods of not more than one hour at the time of feeding milk or milk substitute. Where tethers are used, they shall not cause injury to the calves and shall be inspected regularly and adjusted as necessary to ensure a comfortable fit. Each tether shall be designed to avoid the risk of strangulation or injury and to allow the calf to move in accordance with point 7.`4. Point 11 is replaced by the following text:'11. All calves shall be provided with an appropriate diet adapted to their age, weight and behavioural and physiological needs, to promote good health and welfare. To this end, their food shall contain sufficient iron to ensure an average blood haemoglobin level of at least 4,5 mmol/litre and a minimum daily ration of fibrous food shall be provided for each calf over two weeks old, the quantity being raised from 50 g to 250 g per day for calves from eight to 20 weeks old. Calves shall not be muzzled.`5. In the first sentence of point 12, 'once` is replaced by 'twice`.6. In point 13 a second sentence shall be added:'However, in hot weather conditions or for calves which are ill, fresh drinking water shall be available at all times.`7. A new point 15 is added as follows:'15. Each calf shall receive bovine colostrum as soon as possible after it is born and in any case within the first six hours of life.` This Decision shall enter into force on 1 January 1998. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 February 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 340, 11. 12. 1991, p. 28.(2) OJ No L 25, 18. 1. 1997, p. 24. +",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;protection of animals;European standard;Community standard;Euronorm;calf;animal welfare;animal rights;animal well-being;intensive livestock farming;battery farming;fattening;cramming,21 +13725,"95/296/EC: Commission Decision of 26 July 1995 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany and repealing Decision 94/462/EC. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2) and, in particular, Article 10, paragraph 4 thereof,Whereas as a result of outbreaks of classical swine fever in different parts of Germany, the Commission adopted Decision 94/462/EC of 22 July 1994 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany and repealing Decision 94/178/EC (3), as last amended by Decision 95/214/EC (4);Whereas a number of outbreaks of classical swine fever have occured in Germany; whereas some of the outbreaks have occurred in parts with a high density of pigs and some in areas where the disease is present in the wild boar population;Whereas in view of the trade in live pigs, these outbreaks are liable to endanger the herds of other Member States;Whereas Germany has taken measures within the framework of Council Directive 90/217/EEC of 22 January 1980, introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (5), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden and, furthermore, has introduced further measures;Whereas the protection measures introduced by Decision 94/462/EC, in the interest of clarity, must be repealed;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. Germany shall not send breeding pigs and production pigs to other Member States unless the pigs:(a) come from a holding where no live pigs have been introduced during the 30-day period immediately prior to the dispatch of the pigs in question;(b) have been subject to:- a test for detecting antibodies to classical swine fever virus and found negative; this test shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Annex IV, point 1 of Council Directive 80/217/EEC within five days of certification,- a test for detecting classical swine fever virus. The test shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of Annex I, chapter B to Directive 80/217/EEC or an antigen detection ELISA for classical swine fever virus approved by the competent authority of Germany. The examination for antigen shall be carried out within five days of certification;(c) have undergone the clinical examination required in Council Directive 64/432/EEC (6) on the farm of origin. The examination shall comprise all pigs and related facilities on the holding of origin. The animals shall be identified by eartags at the holding of origin and at any assembly centre so that these can be ascertained and traced back. The means of transport shall carry an official seal.2. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 (b) shall apply only to pigs from the areas described in Annex I.3. Intra-Community movements of the animals referred to in paragraph 1 (a) shall only be allowed following three days advance notification to the central veterinary authority in the Member State of destination and dispatched by the local competent veterinary authority. 1. Germany shall not send to other Member States pigs for slaughter originating from holdings situated in the areas described in Annex I.2. Germany shall ensure that pigs for slaughter originating from holdings situated in the areas described in Annex I are slaughtered:(a) at slaughterhouses situated within the said areas whenever possible; or,(b) at slaughterhouses in Germany designated by the competent veterinary authorities. The means of transport shall be officially sealed. The health certificate provided for in Council Directive 64/432/EEC accompanying pigs sent from Germany must be completed by the following:'Animals in accordance with Commission Decision 95/296/EC of 26 July 1995 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany.` Germany shall carry out serological screening of pigs for antibodies to classical swine fever virus in accordance with the requirements of Annex II.The results obtained from the screening programme, accompanied by an epidemiological analysis, shall be submitted monthly to the Commission. Germany shall ensure that vehicles which have been used for the transport of pigs are cleaned and disinfected after each operation, and shall furnish proof of such disinfection. Germany will take all appropriate measures to sanction any infringement of the present Decision, in particular when it is ascertained that the required documents cannot be presented.In particular, whenever the transporter does not present the proof that the means of transport has been disinfected or the owner of the animals does not present the proof of the negative result of the tests and/or clinical examination, the following measures shall apply:(a) The means of transport and the pigs will be provisionally retained by the competent authority.(b) If, after a request by the competent authority, the situation cannot be regularized within a maximum delay of 24 hours:- the means of transport will be retained by the competent authority,- the pigs will be destroyed.The means of transport will not be released, and the compensation for the destruction of the pigs will not be granted until after the adoption for a court or administrative decision. The Member States shall amend the measures which they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. The present Decision shall repeal Decision 94/462/EC. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 1995.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.(2) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.(3) OJ No L 189, 27. 7. 1994, p. 89.(4) OJ No L 133, 17. 6. 1995, p. 49.(5) OJ No L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 11.(6) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.ANNEX I- In Mecklenburg-Western Pommerania, the Kreise: Parchim, Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Bad Doberan, Güstrow, Müritz, Demmin, Ostvorpommern, Nordvorpommern, Stadtkreise Greifswald, Stralsund and Rostock.- In Rhineland-Palatinate, the Kreise: Bad Dürkheim (including Stadt Neustadt/Weinstraße), Kaiserslautern (including Stadt Kaiserslautern), südliche Weinstraße (including Stadt Landau-Pfalz), Pirmasens (including Stadt Pirmasens), Germersheim, Ludwigshafen, Kusel, Donnersbergkreis, Alzey-Worms and Worms.- In Lower Saxony, the Kreise: Soltau-Fallingbostel, Celle, Uelzen, Gifhorn, Vechta, Osnabrück (Stadt and Land), Diepholz, Oldenburg and Cloppenburg.- Any Kreis where a new outbreak occurs outside the abovementioned areas. The measures referred to in Article 1 (2) and Article 2 shall apply for a period of 60 days following the last outbreak in the Kreis in question. Germany shall inform Member States and the Commission about measures established and repealed.ANNEX IISerological screening for antibodies to classical swine fever (HC Virus)The German authorities shall carry out a serological screening programme which samples the equivalent of 5 % of the national sow and boar populations each year (100 000 samples p.a.).The screening programme shall, where possible make use of serum samples collected during the national programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's Disease. It will also concentrate on the herds or animals most likely to be at risk from classical swine fever:- small breeding herds near towns or on farms where sows are fattened for slaughter and may have been fed with swill,- boars used for natural service particularly boars used on several farms,- herds in areas containing wild boar,- herds in Regierungsbezirke that have recorded classical swine fever outbreaks since 1 May 1995. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;export restriction;export ban;limit on exports;health certificate,21 +14656,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2948/95 of 20 December 1995 adapting the Annexes to Regulation (EC) No 3281/94 applying a four-year scheme of generalized tariff preferences (1995 to 1998) in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3281/94 of 19 December 1994 applying a four-year scheme of generalized tariff preferences (1995 to 1998) in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), and in particular Articles 15 (3) and 19 thereof,Whereas Article 15 (3) of Regulation (EC) No 3281/94 lays down the procedure for enacting changes to Annex I or Annex II thereof made necessary by amendments to the Combined Nomenclature, whereas the Combined Nomenclature for 1996 annexed to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2448/95 (2) embodies new elements which affect the lists appearing in Annexes I and II of Regulation (EC) No 3281/94, and it is therefore appropriate to adapt those Annexes accordingly;Whereas the provisions of this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Management of Generalized Preferences,. Annexes I and II of Council Regulation (EC) No 3281/94 shall be adapted as indicated in the Annex hereto. For the products of CN codes 2905 45 00, 3301 90 21 and 3823, the preferential treatment applied in 1995 shall continue until 31 March 1996. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 1995.For the CommissionManuel MARÍNVice-President(1) OJ No L 348, 31. 12. 1994, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 259, 30. 10. 1995, p. 1.ANNEXRegulation (EC) No 3281/94 is hereby amended as follows:In Annex I, Part 1, insert:'>TABLE>`.In Annex I, Part 2:- for: '2841 60 10`,read: '2841 61 00`;- at CN code ex 2905:for: 'excluding products listed in Annex IX`,read: 'except products of CN code 2905 45 00 and excluding products listed in Annex IX`;- for: '2930 90 10`,read: '2930 90 12, 2930 90 14, 2930 90 16`;- insert '>TABLE>`;- for: '3907 60 00`,read: '3907 60 90`;- for: '8519 91 10`,read: '8519 92 00`;- for: '8520 31 11, 8520 31 30`,read: '8520 32 11, 8520 32 30, 8520 33 11, 8520 33 30`;- for: '8524 21 10, 8524 22 10, 8524 23 10 and 8524 90 91`,read: '8524 40 10 and 8524 91 10`;- for: '8528 20 71`,read: '8528 13 00`.In Annex I, Part 3:- for: '2930 90 10`,read: '2930 90 12, 2930 90 14, 2930 90 16`;- at CN code 8517, insert 'except products of CN code 8517 19 10`;- for: '7802 00`,read: '7802 00 00`;- for: '8456 90 10 and 8456 90 30`,read: '8456 91 00, 8456 99 10 and 8456 99 30`;- for: '8471 10 10, 8471 20 10, 8471 91 10, 8471 92 10 and 8471 93 10`,read: '8471 10 10, 8471 41 10, 8471 49 10, 8471 50 10, 8471 60 10 and 8471 70 10`;- for: '8542 11 05, 8542 11 12`,read: '8542 13 05, ex 8542 13 11, 8542 19 05, ex 8542 19 15`;- for: '8542 11 182`,read: '8542 13 13, 8542 13 15, 8542 13 17, ex 8542 19 15`.In Annex I, Part 4:- at ex Chapter 29, insert CN code '2934 90 85`;- for: '3502 10 10, 3502 90 10`,read: '3502 11 10, 3502 19 10, 3502 20 10, 3502 90 20`;- at ex Chapter 38:for: 'except products mentioned in Part 2`,read: 'except products mentioned in Parts 1 and 2`;- at ex Chapter 39, insert CN code '3907 60 10`;- for: '4403 10 91, 4403 10 99, 4403 20 00, 4403 31 00, 4403 32 00, 4403 33 00, 4403 34, 4403 35, 4403 99, 4407 21 60, 4407 21 70, 4407 21 80, 4407 22 60, 4407 22 80, 4407 23 90, 4407 99 99, 4408 90 91, 4419 00 10, 4421 90 10, 4421 90 30, 4421 90 50 and 4421 90 99`,read: '4403 10 90, 4403 20, 4403 41 00, 4403 49, 4403 91 00, 4403 92 00, 4403 99, 4407 10 71, 4407 10 91, 4407 10 93, 4407 10 99, 4407 24 90, 4407 25 60, 4407 25 80, 4407 26 70, 4407 26 80, 4407 29 61, 4407 29 69, 4407 29 99, 4407 91 90, 4407 92 90, 4407 99 91, 4407 99 93, 4407 99 98, 4408 10 91, 4408 39 70, 4408 90 35, 4419 00 10, 4421 90 10, 4421 90 30, 4421 90 50 and 4421 90 99`;- for: '7201 30 10`,read: '7201 50 10, 7202 60 00`;- for: '8502 30 10, 8506 19 50`,read: '8502 39 10, 8506 80 05`;- for: '8543 10 10, 8543 30 10, 8543 80 10, 8543 80 70 and 8543 90 10`,read: '8543 11 00, 8543 30 10, 8543 89 10, 8543 89 70, 8543 90 10 and 8548 10 90`;- at ex Chapter 90, delete CN code '9025 20 10`;- for: '9010 20 10, 9010 20 20, 9010 20 30`,read: '9010 41 00, 9010 42 00, 9010 49 00`;- for: '9025 80 10`,read: '9025 80 15`;- for: '9030 81 10, 9030 81 20, 9030 81 81, 9030 81 83, 9030 81 85`,read: '9030 82 00, 9030 83 10`;- delete '9030 89 20, 9030 89 81, 9030 89 83, 9030 89 85`;- for: '9031 40 10, 9031 40 20, 9031 40 30`,read: '9031 41 00, 9031 49 10`.In Annex II:- for: '7208 11 00 (*)7208 12 (*)7208 13 (*)7208 14 (*)7208 21 (*)7208 22 (*)7208 23 (*)7208 24 (*)7208 31 00 (*)7208 32 (*)7208 33 (*)7208 34 (*)7208 35 (*)7208 41 007208 42 (*)7208 43 (*)7208 44 (*)7208 45 (*)7208 90 10 (*)`,read: '7208 10 00 (*)7208 25 00 (*)7208 26 00 (*)7208 27 00 (*)7208 36 00 (*)7208 37 (*)7208 38 (*)7208 39 (*)7208 40 (*)7208 51 107208 51 30 (*)7208 51 50 (*)7208 51 91 (*)7208 51 99 (*)7208 52 107208 52 91 (*)7208 52 99 (*)7208 53 107208 53 90 (*)7208 54 (*)7208 90 10 (*)`;- for: '7209 11 007209 12 (*)7209 13 (*)7209 14 (*)7209 21 007209 22 (*)7209 23 (*)7209 24 (*)7209 31 007209 32 (*)7209 33 (*)7209 34 (*)7209 41 007209 42 (*)7209 43 (*)7209 44 (*)7209 90 10 (*)`,read: '7209 15 007209 16 (*)7209 17 (*)7209 18 (*)7209 25 007209 26 (*)7209 27 (*)7209 28 (*)7209 90 10 (*)`;- for: '7210 31 10 (*)7210 39 10 (*)7210 41 10 (*)7210 49 10 (*)7210 50 10 (*)7210 60 11 (*)7210 60 19 (*)7210 70 31 (*)7210 70 39 (*)7210 90 31 (*)7210 90 33 (*)7210 90 35 (*)7210 90 39 (*)`,read: '7210 30 10 (*)7210 41 10 (*)7210 49 10 (*)7210 50 10 (*)7210 61 10 (*)7210 69 10 (*)7210 70 31 (*)7210 70 39 (*)7210 90 31 (*)7210 90 33 (*)7210 90 35 (*)7210 90 38 (*)`;- for: '7211 11 007211 12 10 (*)7211 12 907211 19 10 (*)7211 19 917211 19 997211 21 007211 22 10 (*)7211 22 907211 29 10 (*)7211 29 917211 29 997211 30 10 (*)7211 41 10 (*)7211 41 917211 49 10 (*)7211 90 11 (*)`,read: '7211 13 007211 14 10 (*)7211 14 907211 19 20 (*)7211 19 907211 23 10 (*)7211 23 517211 29 20 (*)`;- for: '7212 21 11 (*)7212 29 11 (*)`,read: '7212 20 11 (*)`;- for: '7213 31 (*)7213 39 (*)7213 41 00 (*)7213 49 00 (*)7213 50`,read: '7213 91 10 (*)7213 91 207213 91 41 (*)7213 91 49 (*)7213 91 707213 91 907213 99 10 (*)7213 99 90 (*)`;- for: '7214 40 (*)7214 50 (*)7214 60 00 (*)`,read: '7214 91 10 (*)7214 91 907214 99 10 (*)7214 99 31 (*)7214 99 39 (*)7214 99 50 (*)7214 99 61 (*)7214 99 69 (*)7214 99 80 (*)7214 99 90 (*)`;- for: '7216 90 10 (*)`, read: '7216 99 10 (*)`;- for: '7218 90 117218 90 137218 90 157218 90 197218 90 50 (*)`,read: '7218 91 117218 91 197218 99 117218 99 20 (*)`;- for: '7219 11 (*)`, read: '7219 11 00 (*)`;- for: '7219 23 (*)`, read: '7219 23 00 (*)`;- for: '7219 24 (*)`, read: '7219 24 00 (*)`;- for: '7219 31 (*)`, read: '7219 31 00 (*)`;- for: '7219 90 117219 90 19 (*)`,read: '7219 90 10 (*)`;- for: '7222 10`,read: '7222 117222 19`;- for: '7222 40 117222 40 19 (*)`,read: '7222 40 10 (*)`;- for: '7225 107225 20 207225 30 007225 407225 507225 90 10 (*)`,read: '7225 11 007225 197225 20 207225 30 007225 407225 50 007225 91 107225 92 107225 99 10 (*)`;- for: '7226 10 107226 10 317226 10 397226 20 207226 917226 92 107226 99 20`,read: '7226 11 107226 19 107226 19 307226 20 207226 917226 92 107226 93 207226 94 207226 99 20`. +",developing countries;Third World;Third World countries;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;industrial product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;Combined Nomenclature;CN,21 +22811,"2002/503/EC: Commission Decision of 20 December 2000 approving the Single Programming Document for Community structural assistance in the region of Nord/Pas-de-Calais in France qualifying for transitional support under Objective 1 (notified under document number C(2000) 2577 COR). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds(1), and in particular Article 15(5) thereof,After consulting the Committee on the Development and Conversion of Regions, the Committee pursuant to Article 147 of the Treaty and the Committee on Agricultural Structures and Rural Development,Whereas:(1) Articles 13 et seq. of Title II of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 lay down the procedure for preparing and implementing Single Programming Documents.(2) Article 15(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides that, after consultation with the partners referred to in Article 8 of the Regulation, the Member State may submit to the Commission a development plan which is treated as a draft Single Programming Document, and which contains the information referred to in Article 16 of the Regulation.(3) Under Article 15(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, on the basis of the regional development plan submitted by the Member State and within the partnership established in accordance with Article 8 of that Regulation, the Commission is to take a decision on the Single Programming Document, in agreement with the Member State concerned and in accordance with the procedures laid down in Articles 48 to 51.(4) The French Government submitted to the Commission on 31 December 1999 an acceptable draft Single Programming Document for the region of Nord/Pas-de-Calais qualifying for transitional support under Objectives 1 pursuant to Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. The plan includes the information listed in Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, in particular a description of the priorities selected and an indication of the financial contribution from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF), Guidance Section.(5) The date of submission of the draft which was considered acceptable by the Commission constitutes the date from which expenditure under the plan is eligible. Under Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, it is necessary to lay down the final date for the eligibility of expenditure.(6) The rural development measures to be financed by the EAGGF are governed, in particular as regards their compatibility and consistency with common agricultural policy measures, by Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF)(2).(7) The Single Programming Document has been drawn up in agreement with the Member State concerned and within the partnership.(8) The Commission has satisfied itself that the Single Programming Document is in accordance with the principle of additionality.(9) Under Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, the Commission and the Member State are required to ensure, in a manner consistent with the principle of partnership, coordination between assistance from the Funds and from the EIB and other existing financial instruments.(10) The EIB has been involved in drawing up the Single Programming Document in accordance with the provisions of Article 15(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 and has declared itself prepared to contribute to its implementation in conformity with its statutory provisions.(11) The financial contribution from the Community available over the entire period and its year-by-year breakdown are expressed in euro. The annual breakdown should be consistent with the relevant financial perspective. Under Article 7(7) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, the Community contribution has already been indexed at a rate of 2 % per year. Under Article 7(7) and Article 44(2) of the Regulation, the Community contribution may be reviewed at mid-term, and not later than 31 March 2004, to take account of the effective level of inflation and the allocation of the performance reserve.(12) Provision should be made for adapting the financial allocations of the priorities of this Single Programming Document within certain limits to actual requirements reflected by the pattern of implementation on the ground, in agreement with the Member State concerned,. The Single Programming Document for Community structural assistance in the region of Nord/Pas-de-Calais in France qualifying for transitional support under Objective 1 for the period 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2006 is hereby approved. 1. In accordance with Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, the Single Programming Document includes the following elements:(a) the strategy and priorities for the joint action of the Structural Funds and the Member State; their specific quantified targets; the ex ante evaluation of the expected impact, including on the environmental situation, and the consistency of the priorities with the economic, social and regional policies and the employment strategy of France.The priorities are as follows:1. continuing to boost economic activity;2. training, solidarity and employment;3. improving and utilising the area;4. technical assistance;(b) a summary description of the measures planned to implement the priorities, including the information needed to check compliance with the State aid rules under Article 87 of the Treaty;(c) the indicative financing plan specifying for each priority and each year the financial allocation envisaged for the contribution from each Fund and the other financial instruments, indicating separately the total amounts of eligible public or equivalent expenditure and estimated private funding in the Member State. The total contribution from the Funds planned for each year for the Single Programming Document is consistent with the relevant financial perspective;(d) the provisions for implementing the Single Programming Document including designation of the managing authority, a description of the arrangements for managing the Single Programming Document and the use to be made of global grants, a description of the systems for monitoring and evaluation, including the role of the Monitoring Committee and the arrangements for the participation of the partners in that Committee;(e) the ex ante verification of compliance with additionality and information on the transparency of financial flows;(f) information on the appropriations required for preparing, monitoring and evaluating the assistance.2. The indicative financing plan puts the total cost of the priorities selected for the joint action by the Community and the Member State at EUR 1118302007 for the whole period, the financial contribution from the Structural Funds at EUR 389000000.The resulting requirement for national resources of EUR 470602006 from the public sector and EUR 258700001 from the private sector can be partly met by Community loans from the European Investment Bank and other lending instruments. 1. The total assistance from the Structural Funds granted under the Single Programming Document amounts to EUR 389000000.The procedure for granting the financial assistance, including the financial contribution from the Funds for the various priorities included in the Single Programming Document, is set out in the financing plan annexed to this Decision.2. The indicative initial estimated breakdown among the Structural Funds of the total Community assistance available is as follows:>TABLE>3. During implementation of the financing plan, the total cost or Community financing of a given priority may be adjusted in agreement with the Member State by up to 25 % of the total Community contribution to the Single Programming Document throughout the programme period, up to a maximum of EUR 60 million, without altering the total Community contribution referred to in paragraph 1. This Decision is without prejudice to the Commission's position on aid schemes falling within Article 87(1) of the Treaty that are included in this assistance and which it has not yet approved. Submission of the application for assistance, the programme complement or a request for payment by the Member State does not replace the notification required by Article 88(3) of the Treaty.Community financing of State aid falling within Article 87(1) of the Treaty, granted under aid schemes or in individual cases, requires prior approval by the Commission under Article 88 of the Treaty, except where the aid falls under the de minimis rule or is exempted under an exemption regulation adopted by the Commission under Council Regulation (EC) No 994/98 on the application of Articles 92 and 93 to certain categories of horizontal State aid(3). In the absence of such exemption or approval, aid is illegal and subject to the consequences set out in the procedural regulation for State aid, and its part-financing would be treated as an irregularity within the meaning of Articles 38 and 39 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999.Consequently, the Commission will not accept requests for interim and final payments under Article 32 of the Regulation for measures being part-financed with new or altered aid, as defined in the procedural regulation for State aid, granted under aid schemes or in individual cases, until such aid has been notified to and formally approved by the Commission.By way of derogation from the preceding paragraphs, Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 shall apply in the context of rural development part financed by the EAGGF. The date from which expenditure shall be eligible is 31 December 1999. The closing date for the eligibility of expenditure shall be 31 December 2008. This date is extended to 30 April 2009 for expenditure incurred by bodies granting assistance under Article 9(l) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 2000.For the CommissionMichel BarnierMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1.(2) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80.(3) OJ L 142, 14.5.1998, p. 1. +",Nord-Pas-de-Calais;development plan;development planning;development programme;development project;financing plan;finance plan;regional planning;inter-regional planning;regional management;regional plan;regional programming;territorial planning;development aid;aid to developing countries;co-development;Structural Funds;reform of the structural funds;regional aid;aid for regional development;aid to less-favoured regions,21 +43959,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 337/2014 of 28 March 2014 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(a) thereof,Whereas:(1) In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.(2) Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has laid down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. Those rules apply also to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific provisions of the Union, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods.(3) Pursuant to those general rules, the goods described in column (1) of the table set out in the Annex should be classified under the CN code indicated in column (2), by virtue of the reasons set out in column (3) of that table.(4) It is appropriate to provide that binding tariff information issued in respect of the goods concerned by this Regulation which does not conform to this Regulation may, for a certain period, continue to be invoked by the holder in accordance with Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 (2). That period should be set at three months.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. The goods described in column (1) of the table set out in the Annex shall be classified within the Combined Nomenclature under the CN code indicated in column (2) of that table. Binding tariff information which does not conform to this Regulation may continue to be invoked in accordance with Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 for a period of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 March 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Algirdas ŠEMETAMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1.(2)  Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1).ANNEXDescription of the goods Classification Reasons(1) (2) (3)An electric lighting article (so-called ‘LED floodlight’) in a rectangular shaped aluminium housing with a glass cover, with dimensions of approximately 23 × 19 × 13 cm. 9405 40 99 Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 9405, 9405 40 and 9405 40 99.(1)  The image is purely for information. +",lighting equipment;electric lamp;electric tube;fluorescent tube;halogen lamp;incandescent lamp;light bulb;neon tube;standard lamp;electrical equipment;circuit-breaker;contact socket;electric meter;electrical apparatus;fuse;holder socket;socket-outlet and plug;switch;specification of tariff heading;Combined Nomenclature;CN,21 +14827,"96/179/EC: Commission Decision of 31 October 1995 enjoining the German Government to provide all documentation, information and data on the new investment projects of the Volkswagen Group in the new German Länder and on the aid that is to be granted to them (C 62/91 ex NN 75, 77, 78 and 79/91) (Only the German text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 5, 92 and 93 thereof,Having regard to the Agreement establishing the European Economic Area, and in particular Articles 61 and 62 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 18 December 1991 the Commission took the decision to open a procedure provided for in Article 93 (2) of the EC Treaty with respect to various State aid projects for the benefit of the VW Group in Thüringen and Sachsen (1). By letter dated 29 January 1992, Germany agreed to suspend further payments of aid until the closure of the Article 93 (2) procedure.According to the Commission's information the total aid paid illegally to VW in the form of grants allegedly for the projects Mosel II and Chemnitz II in October and December 1991 amounts to DM 360.8 million (ECU 191,2 million). Furthermore, VW Sachsen has obtained corporation tax refunds to the amount of DM 11,4 million (ECU 6,1 million) and special depreciation on its investments in 1991, where the amount still remains to be determined.(2) On 27 July 1994 the Commission took a final decision within that procedure on the restructuring aid to Sächsische Automobilbau GmbH for its car end engine plants in Mosel (Mosel I) and Chemnitz (Chemnitz I) and the cylinder head plant in Eisenach.At the time of this final decision Germany informed the Commission that the VW Group would finalize its plans on its new investment projects in Mosel and Chemnitz (Mosel II and Chemnitz II) at the end of 1994, so that at that time the relevant information on these projects would be transmitted to the Commission in order for it to assess the proposed regional aid. Before the final decision on the restructuring aid in 1994, the revised plans of VW were presented to the Commission in a preliminary form. The plant layout was to be changed and the investment would only start at the end of 1994. Furthermore, the aid contracts had been revised, so that the grants were reduced to DM 646,8 million for Mosel II and to DM 167,3 million for Chemnitz II. The corporation tax refunds would also fall to DM 106,8 million for Mosel II and to DM 31,9 million for Chemnitz II. This is due to the fact that eligible investment in Mosel II has been reduced to DM 2 812,9 million and to DM 758,8 million in Chemnitz, while projected employment fell to 2 843 in Mosel II and 786 in Chemnitz.(3) At the end of 1994, as well as in the following months, Germany informed the Commission that the investment plans by VW had not been finalized.(4) By letter dated 12 April 1995 the Commission requested Germany to provide VW's plans for the new plants. No reply was received to that letter.(5) By letter dated 4 August 1995, the Commission urgently requested the necessary information, threatening an injunction and eventually a final decision on the basis of the available information in case of non-compliance. In reaction to this letter the German Government informed the Commission by letter dated 22 August 1995 that VW's investment plans were still not finalized. It also stated that under German law a reimbursement of aid would be necessary if VW did not fully execute its investment or employment plans.(6) Under these conditions the Commission concludes that Germany has not submitted the necessary information for the Commission to assess the compatibility of the State aid to the VW Group for its projects Mosel II and Chemnitz II with Article 92 of the EC Treaty. Of this aid, grants to the amount of DM 360,8 million (ECU 191,2 million), corporation tax refunds to the amount of DM 11,4 million (ECU 6,1 million) and special depreciation on its investments in 1991, where the amount still remains to be determined, have already been paid. The fact that the aid or part of it might have to be reimbursed under German law, if the company did not fully execute its investment or employment plans, is not relevant for the assessment of the compatibility of the aid.(7) In view of the above, and as the Court of Justice has acknowledged in its judgment of 14 February 1990 in Case C-301/87 (France v. Commission) and later confirmed in its judgment of 13 April 1994 in Joined Cases C-324/90 and C-342/90 (2), where an infringement of Article 93 (3) of the EC Treaty has been committed, the Commission is entitled to take an interim decision requiring the Member State in question, in this case Germany, to suspend payment of the aid and to provide the Commission with all the documents, information and particulars necessary for examining the compatibility of the aid measures with the common market. The Commission takes note that in reaction to the opening of procedure Germany has confirmed by letter dated 29 January 1992 that it would suspend payment of the aid.Furthermore, pursuant to existing case law, should Germany fail to comply with this Decision by not providing all relevant information for the assessment of the compatibility of the abovementioned aid within the deadline of six weeks of the notification of this Decision, the Commission could take a final decision on the basis of the currently available information. Such final decision could include a demand for reimbursement of the aid including interest charged on the amount of aid paid to the company concerned from the date of payment at the percentage value on that date of the reference rate used for the calculation of the net grant equivalent of the various types of aid in that Member State. Such a measure would be necessary in order to restore the status quo (3) by removing all of the financial benefit that has been improperly enjoyed by the recipient of illegal aid since the date that it received the aid,. Germany shall, within six weeks of the notification of this Decision, provide all appropriate information, documentation and data allowing the Commission to assess the compatibility with Article 92 of the EC Treaty of the aid to the Volkswagen Group for its investment in the Mosel II and Chemnitz II plants in the new Länder of Germany. This information shall include in particular a detailed breakdown of the investment already realized at Mosel II and Chemnitz II, the detailed revised investment, capacity and production plans for both plants as well as all necessary information on the handicaps faced by VW in the new Länder through these projects.Furthermore, it must include the current aid plans and a detailed quantification of all aid paid so far in connection with the projects. It may also include any further information that Germany considers useful for the assessment of the case. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 31 October 1995.For the CommissionKarel VAN MIERTMember of the Commission(1) OJ No C 68, 17. 3. 1992, p. 14.(2) Germany and Pleuger v. Commission, [1994] ECR p. I-1205.(3) Judgment of the Court of Justice of 21 March 1990 in Case C-142/87, Belgium v. Commission, [1990] ECR p. I-959. +",German Democratic Republic;Democratic Republic of Germany;East Germany;GDR;former GDR;Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;motor vehicle industry;automobile manufacture;motor industry;public investment;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,21 +17591,"98/589/EC: Commission Decision of 12 October 1998 concerning an extension of the maximum period laid down for the application of eartags to certain bovine animals belonging to the Spanish herd (notified under document number C(1998) 2868) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97 of 21 April 1997 establishing a system for the identification and registration of bovine animals and regarding the labelling of beef and beef products (1), and in particular Article 4(2) thereof,Having regard to the request submitted by Spain,Whereas the Kingdom of Spain has requested an extension to six months of the maximum period laid down for the application of eartags to certain bovine animals, due to practical difficulties;Whereas the holdings where those bovine animals are born are situated in certain geographical zones and the animals in question belong to certain races;Whereas those bovine animals are kept in extensive farming conditions and in free range where calves stay always close to their mother until they are separated at the age of six months at the latest;Whereas it is justified to take account of Spain's request, provided that the extension of the maximum period does not affect the quality of information provided by the Spanish database and that there is no movement of such animals to which eartags have not been applied;Whereas the Spanish authorities undertake not to extend this derogation to other elements of the identification and registration system of bovine animals;Whereas this Decision should be without prejudice to the decisions to be adopted regarding the fully operational character of the national databases;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund,. Spain may extend to six months the maximum period laid down by Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 820/97 for the application of eartags to certain bovine animals which fulfil all the conditions set out in Article 2.This extension shall not affect the quality of information provided by the Spanish database. 1. The extension provided for in Article 1 shall be granted subject to all the conditions set out in paragraphs 2 to 5.2. The holdings on which the animals are born shall be situated in one of the geographical areas listed in the Annex.3. The animals shall belong to one of the breeds listed in the Annex.4. The animals are reared at liberty in a totally extensive system, with the calves staying with their mother until weaned.5. The eartags shall be applied when the calves are separated from their mothers and, in any case, before they are six months old. If an animal leaves the holding on which it was born before that age, it shall be identified before leaving the holding. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 October 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 1.ANEXO - BILAG - ANHANG - ÐÁÑÁÑÔÇÌÁ - ANNEX - ANNEXE - ALLEGATO - BIJLAGE - ANEXO - LIITE - BILAGA>TABLE> +",trademark;manufacturer's trademark;product brand;service mark;stamp of origin;trade mark;database;data bank;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;livestock;flock;herd;live animals;Spain;Kingdom of Spain;labelling,21 +43597,"Council Decision 2014/804/CFSP of 8 October 2014 on the conclusion and signing on behalf of the Union of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the Republic of Cameroon and the European Union on the status of the European Union-led Forces in transit within the territory of the Republic of Cameroon. ,HAVING regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 37 thereof, in conjunction with Article 218(5) and (6) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,HAVING regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,Whereas:(1) On 10 February 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/73/CFSP (1) on a European Union military operation in the Central African Republic (EUFOR RCA).(2) Following the adoption, on 15 April 2014, of a Council Decision authorising the opening of negotiations, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy negotiated, in accordance with Article 37 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Republic of Cameroon on the status of the European Union-led Forces in transit within the territory of the Republic of Cameroon.(3) In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the TEU and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and the implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications. Denmark does not participate in the implementation of this Decision and therefore does not participate in the financing of this operation.(4) The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters should be approved,. The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the Republic of Cameroon and the European Union on the status of the European Union-led Forces in transit within the territory of the Republic of Cameroon is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.The text of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the respective letter in order to bind the Union. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.. Done at Luxembourg, 8 October 2014.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. LUPI(1)  Council Decision 2014/73/CFSP of 10 February 2014 on a European Union military operation in the Central African Republic (EUFOR RCA) (OJ L 40, 11.2.2014, p. 59). +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);ratification of an agreement;conclusion of an agreement;forces abroad;military adviser;signature of an agreement;transit;passenger transit;transit of goods;Cameroon;Republic of Cameroon;Central African Republic;EU military mission;EU military operation;European Union military mission;European Union military operation,21 +1600,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1433/93 of 10 June 1993 amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 3886/92 laying down detailed rules for the application of the premium schemes provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 125/93 (2), and in particular Articles 4b (8) and 4d (8) thereof,Whereas the application of certain provisions of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1182/71 of 3 June 1971 determining the rules applicable to periods, dates and time limits (3) causes the retention period expressed in months, as defined in the special premium and the suckler cow premium schemes, to be artificially extended by one or more days; whereas provisions should therefore be laid down to that effect;Whereas the transitional period fixed so that those Member States which decide to change from the general scheme for granting the special premium to the scheme for granting it on slaughter may apply both schemes in parallel has proved insufficient; whereas the time limit laid down should be extended, including for the current period, so that the extension should therefore take effect as from 15 May;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. Council Regulation (EEC) No 3886/92 (4) is hereby amended as follows:1. The following Article 45a is inserted:'Article 45aDetermination of retention periodsThe last day of the retention periods referred to in Articles 4, 16, 23 and 57 shall be the day, whether a working day or not, preceding the day which corresponds to the day which bears the same number as the starting day.'2. In Article 57 (2), the words 'at the latest' are replaced by 'and from 15 May to 30 June 1993'. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. (2) shall apply from 15 May 1993.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 June 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 24.(2) OJ No L 18, 27. 1. 1993, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 124, 8. 6. 1971, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 391, 31. 12. 1992, p. 20. +",common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;management information system;beef;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities,21 +43250,"2014/144/EU: Council Decision of 11 March 2014 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Joint Committee on Agriculture set up by the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products, as regards amendment of the Annex to the Additional Agreement between the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(4) in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) The Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products (1) (hereinafter referred to as the ""Agreement"") entered into force on 1 June 2002.(2) Article 6 of the Agreement sets up a Joint Committee on Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the ""Committee""), which is responsible for the administration of the Agreement and ensures its good functioning.(3) An Additional Agreement between the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein extending to the Principality of Liechtenstein the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products (2) (hereinafter referred to as the ""Additional Agreement"") entered into force on 27 September 2007.(4) Pursuant to Article 2(2) of the Additional Agreement, the Committee may modify the Annex to the Additional Agreement, in accordance with Articles 6 and 11 of the Agreement.(5) It is necessary to amend the Annex to the Additional Agreement in order to update the details of the competent agency of the Liechtenstein government and to reflect the amendments to Annex 7 and Annex 12 to the Agreement.(6) The position to be taken on behalf of the Union within the Committee should therefore be based on the attached draft Decision,. The position to be taken on the Union's behalf within the Joint Committee on Agriculture shall be based on the draft Decision of the Committee attached to this Decision.Technical amendments to the draft Decision may be agreed to by the representatives of the Union within the Committee without the need for a further Council Decision. The Decision of the Committee shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 11 March 2014.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. STOURNARAS(1)  OJ L 114, 30.4.2002, p. 132.(2)  OJ L 270, 13.10.2007, p. 6.DRAFTDECISION No …/2014 OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTUREof …concerning amendment of the Additional Agreement between the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein extending to the Principality of Liechtenstein the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural productsTHE JOINT COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE,Having regard to the Additional Agreement between the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein extending to the Principality of Liechtenstein the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products, and in particular Article 2(2) thereof,Having regard to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products, and in particular Article 11 thereof,Whereas:(1) The Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products (hereinafter referred to as 'the Agreement') entered into force on 1 June 2002.(2) The Additional Agreement between the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein extending to the Principality of Liechtenstein the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products (hereinafter referred to as 'the Additional Agreement') entered into force on 27 September 2007.(3) The Annex to the Additional Agreement should be amended in order to update the address of the agency of the Liechtenstein government competent for matters handled by the cantonal agricultural authorities, to reflect Decision No 1/2012 of the Joint Committee on Agriculture on the amendment of Annex 7 (trade in wine-sector products), which entered into force on 4 May 2012, and to supplement the list of designations of origin and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs originating in Liechtenstein,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Annex to the Additional Agreement is amended as follows:1) The second paragraph under the heading 'Principle' is replaced by the following:2) Under the entry 'Annex 7, Trade in wine products', the subheading 'Protected names of wine products originating in Liechtenstein (within the meaning of Article 6 of Annex 7)' is replaced by the following subheading:3) The following geographical indication is added to the list of Swiss geographical indications protected under Appendix 1 to Annex 12 to the Agreement, the geographical area of which also includes the territory of Liechtenstein:Article 2This Decision shall enter into force on … 2014.Done at …,For the Joint Committee on AgricultureThe Head of the European Union DelegationThe Head of the Swiss DelegationThe Committee Secretary +",cheese;Liechtenstein;Principality of Liechtenstein;agricultural product;farm product;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation;wine;trade agreement (EU);EC trade agreement;revision of an agreement;amendment of an agreement;revision of a treaty,21 +11192,"93/688/EC: Commission Decision of 20 December 1993 concerning veterinary certificates for imports of fresh meat and meat products from Sweden. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 (2), and in particular Article 22 thereof,Whereas the health certificate and public health certificate for imports of fresh meat and meat products may consist of a single sheet of paper;Whereas the Swedish authorities wish to avail themselves of this possibility for exports of both fresh meat and meat products and have sent specimen certificates to the Commission;Whereas examination of the documents has shown that they comply with the relevant Community veterinary provisions; whereas, therefore, a single veterinary certificate may be accepted for imports of fresh meat and meat products from Sweden;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Member States shall authorize imports of fresh meat and meat products from Sweden accompanied by a health certificate and a public health certificate consisting of a single sheet of paper. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28.(2) OJ No L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 13. +",import;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;fresh meat;health certificate,21 +22557,"Council Regulation (EC) No 2586/2001 of 19 December 2001 amending Regulation (EC) No 2820/98 applying a multiannual scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period 1 July 1999 to 31 December 2001 so as to include Senegal in the list of countries enjoying the special support arrangement for the least developed countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Article 6 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2820/98(1) provides for more favourable tariff treatment for the least developed countries listed in Annex IV thereto.(2) Following the latest triennial review of the list of least developed countries by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2001, Senegal was added to that list by a decision of the UN General Assembly of 12 April 2001. It is therefore appropriate that Regulation (EC) No 2820/98 be amended accordingly,. Regulation (EC) No 2820/98 is hereby amended as follows:(a) in Annex III, after the entry ""SN Senegal"", the footnote reference ""(2)"" shall be inserted,(b) in Annex IV, ""SN Senegal"" shall be inserted after ""CV Cape Verde"". This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. Neyts-Uyttebroeck(1) OJ L 357, 30.12.1998, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 416/2001 (OJ L 60, 1.3.2001, p. 43). +",developing countries;Third World;Third World countries;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;Senegal;Republic of Senegal;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,21 +33596,"2007/599/EC: Commission Decision of 27 August 2007 implementing Decision No 574/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the adoption of strategic guidelines for 2007 to 2013 (notified under document number C(2007) 3925). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Decision No 574/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 establishing the External Borders Fund for the period 2007 to 2013 as part of the General programme ‘Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows’ (1), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas(1) The Commission should lay down strategic guidelines setting out a framework for the intervention of the Fund relating to the multi-annual programming period 2007 to 2013.(2) The guidelines should define the priorities and, in accordance with Article 16(4) of Decision No 574/2007/EC, the specific priorities which allow the Member States not covered by the Cohesion Fund to increase the co-financing of the Community contribution to 75 % for projects co-financed by the Fund.(3) In accordance with Article 2 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Community, Denmark is not bound by the present Decision or subject to its application. Given that Decision No 574/2007/EC builds upon the Schengen acquis under the provisions of Title IV of Part Three of the Treaty establishing the European Community, Denmark shall, in accordance with Article 5 of the said Protocol, decide within a period of six months after the date of adoption of that Decision whether it will implement it in its national law.(4) As regards Iceland and Norway, Decision No 574/2007/EC constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the association of those two States with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (2), which fall within the areas referred to in Article 1, points A and B of Council Decision 1999/437/EC of 17 May 1999 on certain arrangements for the application of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the association of those two States with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis.(5) As regards Switzerland, Decision No 574/2007/EC constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement signed by the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the latter’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis which fall within the areas referred to in Article 4(1) of the Council decision on the signing, on behalf of the European Community, and on the provisional application of certain provisions of this Agreement.(6) This Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in which the United Kingdom does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2000/365/EC of 29 May 2000 concerning the request of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (3) and the subsequent Council Decision 2004/926/EC of 22 December 2004 on the putting into effect of parts of the Schengen acquis by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4). The United Kingdom is therefore not bound by it or subject to its application.(7) This Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in which Ireland does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 February 2002 concerning Ireland’s request to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (5). Ireland is therefore not bound by it or subject to its application.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the common Committee ‘Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows’ established by Article 56 of Decision No 574/2007/EC,. The guidelines setting out the priorities and specific priorities for the multi-annual programming for the period 2007 to 2013 are defined in the Annex. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Sweden.. Done at Brussels, 27 August 2007.For the CommissionFranco FRATTINIVice-President(1)  OJ L 144, 6.6.2007, p. 22.(2)  OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31.(3)  OJ L 131, 1.6.2000, p. 43.(4)  OJ L 395, 31.12.2004, p. 70.(5)  OJ L 64, 7.3.2002, p. 20.ANNEXFor the objectives (a), (b) and (c) listed in Article 3 of Decision No 574/2007/EC, the strategic guidelines set out below are to be seen in the context of the implementation of the European policy for the external borders management (1) as designed in the Hague Programme (2). The guidelines shall in particular give effect to the priorities of the Community with a view to the further gradual establishment of the common integrated border management system for external borders and the strengthening of controls and surveillance of the external borders of the Member States.For the objective (d) of Article 3 of Decision No 574/2007/EC, the guidelines shall in particular give effect to the priorities of the Community with a view to the further development of the common visa policy as, on the one hand, part of a multi-layered system aimed at tackling illegal immigration by enhancing handling practices at local consular missions on the one hand and facilitating legitimate travel on the other.The support for the implementation of the Special Transit Scheme referred to in Article 6 of Decision No 574/2007/EC shall be established in the framework of the multi-annual programme of the Republic of Lithuania in accordance with these guidelines.Member States should determine the most effective distribution of the financial resources allocated to them in accordance with their needs. However, when preparing their draft multi-annual programmes for 2007 to 2013, Member States should allocate the available Community resources under this Fund to at least three of the five priorities listed below.The specific priorities listed below refer to national actions which either add to the value of common instruments and tools for practitioners or have a direct impact on the capacity of other Member States or the Community as a whole to secure the external borders.Moreover, when drafting their multi-annual programmes, Member States are invited to take into account the synergies with the work undertaken by the Frontex Agency on the control and surveillance of external borders.PRIORITY 1:   support for the further gradual establishment of the common integrated border management system as regards the checks on persons at and the surveillance of the external borders.This could involve investment in infrastructure, systems and equipment within the framework of the eligibility rules of the Fund. These investments should aim in particular at ensuring convergence in information management in order to facilitate decision making and information sharing between Member States and also at improving architecture and processes for further enhancing border security, including provision of forgery detection equipment.Within this priority, the Community contribution may be increased to 75 % for projects addressing the following specific priorities:(1) upgrading of the national communication systems to make them interoperable with other Member States;(2) purchase and/or upgrading of operating equipment to control external borders which is interoperable with other Member States and takes into account the results of the common integrated risk analysis;(3) purchase and/or upgrading of operating equipment in order to increase the capacity of Member States to take part in and/or contribute to operational cooperation between Member States as coordinated by the Frontex Agency.PRIORITY 2:   support for the development and implementation of the national components of a European Surveillance System for the external borders and of a permanent European Patrol Network at the southern maritime borders of the EU Member States.This could also include upgrading surveillance systems to locate and identify vehicles, boats and aircrafts correctly.Within this priority, the Community contribution may be increased to 75 % for projects addressing the following specific priorities:(1) investments in establishing or upgrading a single national coordination centre, which coordinates 24/7 the activities of all national authorities carrying out external border control tasks (detection, identification, and intervention) and which is able to exchange information with the national coordination centres in other Member States;(2) investments in establishing or upgrading a single national surveillance system, which covers all or selected parts of the external border and enables the dissemination of information 24/7 between all authorities involved in external border control;(3) purchase and/or upgrading of equipment for detection, identification and intervention at the borders (e.g. vehicles, vessels, aircraft, helicopters, sensors, cameras, etc.), provided the need for this equipment has been clearly identified at European level.PRIORITY 3:   support for the issuing of visas and the tackling of illegal immigration, including the detection of false or falsified documents by enhancing the activities organised by the consular and other services of the Member States in third countries.Within this priority, the Community contribution may be increased to 75 % for projects addressing the following specific priorities:(1) promotion of systematic and regular cooperation between the consular services of Member States and between the consular and other services of different Member States in the visa field;(2) initiatives to develop and establish limited representation, co-location or common visa application centres for, initially, reception and, at a later stage, processing of visa applications.PRIORITY 4:   support for the establishment of IT systems required for implementation of the Community legal instruments in the field of external borders and visas.Within this priority, the Community contribution may be increased to 75 % for projects addressing the following specific priorities:(1) investments linked to the Schengen Information System (SIS);(2) investments linked to the Visa Information System (VIS).PRIORITY 5:   support for effective and efficient application of relevant Community legal instruments in the field of external borders and visas, in particular the Schengen Borders Code and the European Code on Visas (3)This could involve dissemination of information on the relevant instruments including texts such as the practical handbook for border guards, as well as training activities targeting officials from border guard services and at consulates.Within this priority, the Community contribution may be increased to 75 % for projects addressing the following specific priorities:(1) implementation at national level of the common core curriculum for border guards’ training;(2) enhancing the quality of the national input into the common integrated risk analysis model.(1)  Within the context of this Decision external borders management only refers to control on persons.(2)  For the most recent documents on European policy in this field see in particular: ‘Global approach to migration: Priority actions focusing on Africa and the Mediterranean’ adopted by the European Council on 15-16 December 2005 (Bull. 12-2005, points I.6. and I.15-I.20.) and the Communication on reinforcing the management of the European Union’s southern maritime borders adopted by the Commission on 30 November 2006 (COM(2006) 733 final).(3)  The Common Consular Instructions on visas for diplomatic missions and consular posts will be replaced by the European Code on Visas once it is adopted by the Council. +",fund (EU);EC fund;migratory movement;migratory flow;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;border control;frontier control;external border of the EU;external borders of the European Union;management of the EU's external borders;management of the European Union's external borders;management of the external borders of the European Union;visa policy;EU migration policy;Community migration policy;Community policy on migration;European Union migration policy,21 +23596,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 622/2002 of 11 April 2002 establishing deadlines for the submission of information for the evaluation of chemically defined flavouring substances used in or on foodstuffs (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 October 1996 laying down a Community procedure for flavouring substances used or intended for use in or on foodstuffs(1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) The aim of Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 is the establishment of a list of flavouring substances the use of which is authorised to the exclusion of all others. That list is to be established following the evaluation of flavouring substances used in or on foodstuffs.(2) In application of that Regulation, a register of flavouring substances used in or on foodstuffs was adopted by Commission Decision 1999/217/EC(2), as last amended by Decision 2002/113/EC(3).(3) The information required for the evaluation of substances on the register was specified in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000(4) laying down the evaluation programme for the chemically defined flavouring substances listed in Decision 1999/217/EC.(4) Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 outlines the information that has to be provided by the person responsible for placing the respective substance on the market in order to carry out the evaluation programme. If the information for a particular substance does not become available within one year of adoption of that Regulation, the Commission should be informed when it would be possible to submit the information.(5) Within the first year of the evaluation programme, the persons responsible for placing on the market the substances contained in the register, via the European Flavour and Fragrance Association, have submitted data for part of the substances listed in Decision 1999/217/EC and informed the Commission of the dates on which data for the remaining substances could be submitted.(6) In order to allow the smooth running of the evaluation process, the Commission is now in a position to establish deadlines for the submission of the information referred to in Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. 1. The deadlines for the submission of information on flavouring substances as required under Article 3(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 are set out in the Annex.2. Following a reasoned request from the person responsible for placing such substances on the market, the Commission may extend the deadline. The request must be lodged before the expiry of the deadline. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 April 2002.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 299, 23.11.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 84, 27.3.1999, p. 1.(3) OJ L 49, 20.2.2002, p. 1.(4) OJ L 180, 19.7.2000, p. 8.ANNEX>TABLE> +",food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;flavouring;foodstuff with a flavouring effect;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;disclosure of information;information disclosure;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,21 +13752,"95/329/EC: Commission Decision of 25 July 1995 defining the categories of male equidae to which the requirement regarding viral arteritis laid down in Article 15 (b) (ii) of Council Directive 90/426/EEC applies. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 15 (b) (ii) thereof,After consultation of the Scientific Veterinary Committee,Whereas certain categories of male equidae are not liable to transmit equine viral arteritis; whereas the requirement laid down in Article 15 (b) (ii) should therefore apply solely to the other categories of male equidae;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The requirement relating to equine viral arteritis laid down in Article 15 (b) (ii) of Directive 90/426/EEC shall apply to male equidae with the exception of:- equidae vaccinated against equine viral arteritis under official supervision with a vaccine approved by the competent authority and which have reacted with a negative result at 1 in 4 to a serum neutralization test for that disease. The equidae shall be vaccinated on the date on which the blood specimen is taken or within the following 15 days on condition that they have been isolated during that period. The test shall be carried out and certified, and the result and vaccination certified, under official veterinary supervision. Vaccination shall be repeated at regular intervals. In the case of registered equidae, vaccinations and the results of serological tests shall be entered in the identification document (passport),- equidae vaccinated against equine viral arteritis under official supervision with a vaccine approved by the competent authority and which have undergone two serum neutralization tests for that disease at an interval of at least 10 days between the age of 180 and 270 days without an increase in antibodies being established. The equidae shall be isolated under official supervision from the time the first blood specimen is taken up to vaccination. The tests shall be carried out and certified, and the results and vaccinations certified, under official veterinary supervision. Vaccination shall be repeated at regular intervals. In the case of registered equidae, vaccinations and the results of serological tests shall be entered in the identification document (passport),- equidae less than 180 days old,- equidae for slaughter sent directly to a slaughterhouse accompanied by a certificate as provided for in Annex I to Commission Decision 93/196/EEC of 5 February 1993 on animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of equidae for slaughter (2). This Decision shall apply from 1 October 1995. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 July 1995.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 42.(2) OJ No L 86, 6. 4. 1993, p. 7. +",import;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;third country;health certificate;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule,21 +5470,"Commission Directive 2012/20/EU of 6 July 2012 amending Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council to include flufenoxuron as an active substance for product-type 8 in Annex I thereto Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 16(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007 of 4 December 2007 on the second phase of the 10-year work programme referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (2) establishes a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I, IA or IB to Directive 98/8/EC. That list includes flufenoxuron.(2) Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, flufenoxuron has been evaluated in accordance with Article 11(2) of Directive 98/8/EC for use in product-type 8, wood preservatives, as defined in Annex V to that Directive.(3) France was designated as rapporteur Member State and submitted the competent authority report, together with a recommendation, to the Commission on 17 March 2009 in accordance with Article 14(4) and (6) of Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007.(4) The competent authority report was reviewed by the Member States and the Commission. In accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, the findings of the review were incorporated, within the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products on 22 September 2011, in an assessment report.(5) It appears from the evaluations that biocidal products used as wood preservatives and containing flufenoxuron may be expected to satisfy the requirements laid down in Article 5 of Directive 98/8/EC. Therefore, and notwithstanding the fact that flufenoxuron has not been approved in certain other areas for which the use specific risk assessments gave a different result (3), it is appropriate to include flufenoxuron for use in product-type 8 in Annex I to that Directive.(6) In view of its characteristics, which render it persistent, liable to bioaccumulate and toxic (PBT), as well as very persistent and very liable to bioaccumulate (vPvB), in accordance with the criteria laid down in Annex XIII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (4), flufenoxuron should be included in Annex I for three years only and should be made subject to a comparative risk assessment in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 10(5)(i) of Directive 98/8/EC before its inclusion in Annex I is renewed.(7) The Union level risk assessment of flufenoxuron used in wood preservatives only addressed treatment of wood intended to be used indoors (use classes 1 and 2 as defined by OECD (5)) or outdoors not covered and not in contact with the ground and continually exposed to the weather, protected from the weather but subject to frequent wetting or in contact with fresh water (use class 3 as defined by OECD (6)), which will not be used in animal housing or come into contact with food or feed. Unacceptable risks for the environment were identified for the in situ treatment of wood outdoors, as well as in various scenarios for outdoor use of treated wood. In view of the characteristics of flufenoxuron, it is appropriate to authorise only those uses and exposure scenarios that have been representatively addressed in the Union level risk assessment, and for which no unacceptable risk was found.(8) In view of the risks identified for human health for industrial and professional use it is appropriate to require that safe operational procedures be established for products authorised for such use, and that those products be used with appropriate personal protective equipment unless it can be demonstrated in the application for product authorisation that risks to industrial or professional users can be reduced to an acceptable level by other means.(9) In view of the risks identified for the aquatic and terrestrial compartments, it is appropriate to require that appropriate risk mitigation measures be taken to protect those compartments, in particular that freshly treated timber be stored after treatment under shelter or on impermeable hard standing, or both, and that any losses from the application of products used as wood preservatives and containing flufenoxuron be collected for reuse or disposal.(10) The provisions of this Directive should be applied at the same time in all Member States in order to ensure equal treatment on the Union market of biocidal products of product-type 8 containing the active substance flufenoxuron and also to facilitate the proper operation of the biocidal products market in general.(11) A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is included in Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC in order to permit Member States and interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements entailed and to ensure that applicants who have prepared dossiers can benefit fully from the 10-year period of data protection, which, in accordance with Article 12(1)(c)(ii) of Directive 98/8/EC, starts from the date of inclusion.(12) After inclusion, Member States should be allowed a reasonable period to implement Article 16(3) of Directive 98/8/EC.(13) Directive 98/8/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(14) The Committee established by Article 28(1) of Directive 98/8/EC has not delivered an opinion on the measures provided for in this Directive, and the Commission therefore submitted to the Council a proposal relating to the measures and forwarded it to the European Parliament. The Council did not act within the two-month period provided for by Article 5a of Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (7), and the Commission therefore submitted the proposal to the European Parliament without delay. The European Parliament did not oppose the measure within four months from the abovementioned forwarding,. Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. Transposition1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 31 January 2013 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 February 2014.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 July 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 325, 11.12.2007, p. 3.(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 942/2011 of 22 September 2011 concerning the non-approval of the active substance flufenoxuron, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market, and amending Commission Decision 2008/934/EC (OJ L 246, 23.9.2011, p. 13); Commission Decision 2012/77/EU of 9 February 2012 concerning the non-inclusion of flufenoxuron for product type 18 in Annex I, IA or IB to Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (OJ L 38, 11.2.2012, p. 47).(4)  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.(5)  OECD series on emission scenario documents, Number 2, Emission Scenario Document for Wood Preservatives, part 2, p. 64.(6)  Ibid.(7)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.ANNEXIn Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC, the following entry is added:No Common Name IUPAC Name Minimum purity of the active substance in the biocidal product as placed on the market Date of inclusion Deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) (except for products containing more than one active substance, for which the deadline to comply with Article 16(3) shall be the one set out in the last of the inclusion decisions relating to its active substances) Expiry date of inclusion Product type Specific provisions (1)‘57 flufenoxuron 1-[4-(2-chloro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-para-tolyloxy)-2-fluorophenyl]-3-(2,6-difluorobenzoyl)urea 960 g/kg 1 February 2014 31 January 2016 31 January 2017 8 Flufenoxuron shall be subject to a comparative risk assessment in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 10(5)(i) of Directive 98/8/EC before its inclusion in this Annex is renewed.(1) Products shall only be used for treatment of wood intended for indoor use.(2) For products authorised for industrial or professional use safe operational procedures shall be established, and products shall be used with appropriate personal protective equipment unless it can be demonstrated in the application for product authorisation that risks to industrial or professional users can be reduced to an acceptable level by other means.(3) Appropriate risk mitigation measures shall be taken to protect the soil and aquatic compartments. In particular, labels and, where provided, safety data sheets of authorised products shall indicate that freshly treated timber shall be stored after treatment under shelter or on impermeable hard standing, or both, to prevent direct losses to soil or water, and that any losses from the application of the product shall be collected for reuse or disposal.’(1)  For the implementation of the common principles of Annex VI, the content and conclusions of assessment reports are available on the Commission website: http://ec.europa.eu/comm/environment/biocides/index.htm +",wood industry;wood processing;plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;environmental impact;eco-balance;ecological assessment;ecological balance sheet;effect on the environment;environmental assessment;environmental effect;environmental footprint;health risk;danger of sickness;insecticide;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,21 +38524,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 546/2010 of 22 June 2010 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 891/2009 for the 2009/2010 marketing year as regards the obligation to submit an export licence with import licence applications for CXL concessions sugar with order numbers 09.4317, 09.4318 and 09.4319. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 148 in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 7(4) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 891/2009 of 25 September 2009 opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas in the sugar sector (2), import licence applications for CXL concessions sugar with order numbers 09.4317, 09.4318, 09.4319 and 09.4321 and for Balkan sugar are to be accompanied by the original of the export licences issued by the competent authorities of the third country concerned. Imports of CXL concessions sugar with order numbers 09.4317, 09.4318 and 09.4319 are subject to the payment of an in-quota rate of EUR 98 per tonne. Given the high world market prices for raw cane sugar which prevailed during the first months of the marketing year, which led to an underutilisation of the CXL concessions sugar, it is important to facilitate those imports by simplifying the administrative procedure. Therefore, a derogation should be provided for allowing import licence applications for CXL concessions sugar with those three order numbers to be submitted without the relevant export licence.(2) That derogation will have the effect of widening the access to the relevant import quotas to a larger number of operators. Operators who already obtained export licences should, however, be able to continue to apply for import licences during a short period of time before this Regulation becomes applicable.(3) The derogation provided for in this Regulation should only apply until the end of the 2009/2010 marketing year.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. By way of derogation from Article 7(4) of Regulation (EC) No 891/2009, import licence applications for CXL concessions sugar with order numbers 09.4317, 09.4318 and 09.4319 shall not be accompanied by the original of the export licences issued by the competent authorities of Australia, Brazil or Cuba. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 August 2010.This Regulation shall expire on 30 September 2010.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 June 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 254, 26.9.2009, p. 82. +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country;simplification of formalities;reduction of formalities;simplification of customs checks;sugar;fructose;fruit sugar,21 +16035,"97/202/EC: Council Decision of 17 March 1997 authorizing the Federal Republic of Germany to apply a measure derogating from Article 9 of the Sixth Directive 77/388/EEC on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment (1), and in particular Article 27 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, pursuant to Article 27 (1) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorize any Member State to introduce special measures for derogation from that Directive in order to simplify the procedure for charging the tax or to prevent certain types of tax evasion or avoidance;Whereas, by letter to the Commission registered on 6 December 1996, the Federal Republic of Germany requested authorization to introduce a measure derogating from Article 9 of Directive 77/388/EEC;Whereas the other Member States were informed on 20 December 1996 of the request made by the Federal Republic of Germany;Whereas the measure is necessary to counter the tax avoidance effects that have led a growing number of Community taxable and non-taxable persons to purchase telecommunications services outside the Community in order to avoid payment of VAT; whereas the measure is furthermore necessary to discourage suppliers of telecommunications services established in a Member State from establishing themselves outside the Community;Whereas the measure is also necessary to simplify the procedure for charging the tax insofar as it provides the same tax obligations for customers of telecommunications services regardless of whether these services are performed by suppliers established inside or outside the Community;Whereas the derogations will not affect, except to a negligible extent, the amount of tax due at the final consumption stage and will not therefore have an adverse effect on the European Communities' own resources arising from value-added tax;Whereas it is necessary to grant this measure from 1 January 1997 in order to remedy as quickly as possible a situation undermining the competitiveness of European telecommunications companies; whereas from 1 January 1997 the customers and the suppliers of telecommunications services had no longer a legitimate confidence in the continuation of the legislation in force at that date;Whereas it is desirable that the derogation should be granted until 31 December 1999, or, if a Directive altering the place of taxation of telecommunications services enters into force at an earlier date, until that date, in order to allow the Council to adopt a general Community solution based on the Commission proposal,. By way of derogation from Article 9 (1) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the Federal Republic of Germany is authorized to include, within Article 9 (2) (e) of the Directive, telecommunications services. In the case of a Member State making use of this facility, the provisions of Article 9 (3) (b) of the Directive shall also apply to these services.Telecommunications services shall be deemed to be services relating to the transmission, emission or reception of signals, writing, images and sounds or information of any nature by wire, radio, optical or other electromagnetic systems, including the transfer or assignment of the right to use capacity for such transmission, emission or reception. This Decision may be applied to telecommunications services in respect of which the chargeable event took place from 1 January 1997. It will also apply to prepayments made in respect of telecommunications services paid for before the date of implementation of this Decision by the Member State insofar as these prepayments cover supplies of telecommunications services which are performed after the date of implementation. The authorization specified in this Decision shall apply until 31 December 1999, or, if a Directive altering the place of taxation of telecommunications services enters into force at an earlier date, until that date. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 17 March 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. ZALM(1) OJ No L 145, 13. 6. 1977, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 96/95/EC (OJ No L 338, 28. 12. 1996, p. 89). +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;transmission network;Euronet;Transpac;broadcasting network;data-transmission network;telecommunications network;telecommunications;telecommunications technology;VAT;turnover tax;value added tax;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +20019,"2000/818/EC: Commission Decision of 19 December 2000 accepting an undertaking offered in connection with the anti-dumping proceedings concerning imports of polyester staple fibres originating in India and the Republic of Korea (notified under document number C(2000) 3905). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2238/2000(2), (the ""basic Regulation""), and in particular Articles 8 and 9 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. PROCEDURE(1) By Regulation (EC) No 1472/2000(3), the Commission imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on imports into the Community of polyester staple fibres (""PSF"") originating in India and the Republic of Korea.(2) Following the adoption of the provisional anti-dumping measures, the Commission continued the investigation of dumping, injury and Community interest. The definitive findings and conclusions of the investigation are set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 2852/2000(4) imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of PSF originating in India and the Republic of Korea.(3) The investigation confirmed the provisional findings of injurious dumping relating to imports originating in India and the Republic of Korea.B. UNDERTAKING(4) Subsequent to the adoption of provisional anti-dumping measures, one exporting producer in India that participated in the investigation offered an undertaking. According to this undertaking, the exporting producer in question has offered to sell to its unrelated customers in the Community at a minimum price.(5) The Commission considers that the undertaking offered by the Indian company, Reliance Industries Limited, can be accepted since it eliminates the injurious effects of dumping. Moreover, the regular and detailed reports which the company undertook to provide to the Commission will allow effective monitoring and the structure of the company is such that the Commission considers that the risk of circumvention of the undertaking will be limited.(6) In order to ensure the effective respect and monitoring of the undertaking, when the request for release for free circulation pursuant to the undertaking is presented to the relevant customs authority, exemption from the duty should be conditional upon presentation of a commercial invoice containing the information listed in the Annex to Council Regulation (EC) No 2852/2000 which is necessary for customs to ascertain that shipments correspond to the commercial documents at the required level of detail. Where no such invoice is presented, or when it does not correspond to the product presented to customs, the appropriate rate of anti-dumping duty should instead be payable.(7) In the event of a suspected breach, breach or withdrawal of the undertaking an anti-dumping duty may be imposed, pursuant to Article 8(9) and (10) of the basic Regulation,. The undertaking offered by Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai India (TARIC additional code A212), in the framework of the anti-dumping proceedings concerning imports of polyester staple fibres originating in India and the Republic of Korea is hereby accepted. This Decision shall enter into force the day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Decision shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 2000.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 257, 11.10.2000, p. 2.(3) OJ L 166, 6.7.2000, p. 1.(4) See page 17 of this Official Journal. +",import;India;Republic of India;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;South Korea;Republic of Korea;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;man-made fibre;acrylic fibre;artificial fibre;chemical fibre;nylon;polyamide;rayon;synthetic cloth;synthetic fibre,21 +43729,"Commission Delegated Directive 2014/71/EU of 13 March 2014 amending, for the purposes of adapting to technical progress, Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for lead in solder in one interface of large area stacked die elements Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, (1) and in particular Article 5(1)(a) thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 2011/65/EU prohibits the use of lead in electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market.(2) SDE (stacked die elements) detector technology is used in X-ray detectors of computed tomography (CT) and X-ray systems. It offers advantages for patients as it reduces the necessary X-ray dose exposure. Large area SDE detectors cannot yet be produced with lead-free solders. The substitution and the elimination of lead are therefore scientifically and technically impracticable for the above-mentioned applications.(3) The use of lead in large area stacked die elements with more than 500 interconnects per interface used in X-ray detectors of CT and X-ray systems should therefore be exempted from the prohibition until 31 December 2019. In view of the innovation cycles of the medical devices and monitoring and control instruments sectors this is a relatively short transition period which is unlikely to have adverse impacts on innovation.(4) In accordance with the repair-as-produced principle of Directive 2011/65/EU, which is meant to extend the lifetime of compliant products once placed on the market, spare parts shall benefit from this exemption past its end date without time limitations.(5) Directive 2011/65/EU should therefore be amended accordingly,. Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by the last day of the sixth month after entry into force at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 March 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 174, 1.7.2011, p. 88.ANNEXIn Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU the following point 38 is added:‘38. Lead in solder in one interface of large area stacked die elements with more than 500 interconnects per interface which are used in X-ray detectors of computed tomography and X-ray systems. +",marketing standard;grading;electronic device;lead;waste recycling;conversion of waste;recovery of waste;recycling of materials;recycling of waste;reprocessing of waste;reuse of waste;selective waste collection;separate waste collection;use of waste;market supervision;EC conformity marking;hazardous waste;electronic waste;electrical waste;used battery;waste electrical and electronic equipment,21 +12313,"94/327/EC: Commission Decision of 19 May 1994 fixing the criteria for annual testing of breeding poultry for Newcastle disease, in application of Article 12 (2) of Council Directive 90/539/EEC (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15 October 1990, on animal health conditions governing intra-community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs (1), as last amended by Council Directive 93/120/EC (2), and in particular Article 12 (2) thereof,Whereas the methodologies, for the performance of serological tests for Newcastle disease must include details of the sampling procedure, the procedure for carrying out the tests and the interpretation of the test results;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The serological testing to detect Newcastle disease antibodies referred to in the second indent of Article 12 (2) of Directive 90/539/EEC, must comply with the requirements of the Annex. This Decision shall apply from 1 January 1995. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 May 1994.For the CommissionRené STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 303, 31. 10. 1990, p. 6.(2) OJ No L 340, 31. 12. 1993, p. 35.ANNEXAnnual serological testing to detect Newcastle disease antibodies in poultry in breeding flocks in Member States or regions of Member States with non-vaccination status 1. Sampling of bloodAll breeding flocks shall be sampled annually on the following basis. Blood samples must be obtained from at least 60 birds randomly chosen and examined by the Haemagglutination inhibition (HI) test in accordance with the procedure listed in point 2.2. Procedure(a) Dispense 0,025 ml PBS into all wells of a plastic microtitre plate (with V-bottomed wells).(b) Place 0,025 ml of serum into first well of plate.(c) Use microtitration diluter to make two-fold dilutions of serum across plate.(d) Add 0,025 ml of diluted allantoic fluid containing 4 or 8 HAU.(e) Mix by tapping and place plate at 4 °C for a minimum of 60 minutes or room temperature for a minimum of 30 minutes.(f) Add 0,025 ml 1 % RBCs to all wells.(g) Mix by gentle tapping and place at 4 °C.(h) Plates are read after 30 to 40 minutes when control RBCs are settled. This is done by tilting and observing the presence or absence of tear-shaped streaming at the same rate as control wells containing RBCs (0,025 ml) and PBS (0,05 ml) only.(i) The HI titre is the highest dilution of antiserum causing complete inhibiton of four or eight units of virus (An HA titration to confirm the presence of the required HAU should be included in each test).(j) The validity of the results is dependent on obtaining a titre of less than 23 for four HAU or 22 for eight HAU with the negative control serum and a titre of within one dilution of the known titre of the positive control serum.3. Interpretation of testsThe antigen used will affect the level at which a serum is considered positive:- for four HAU a positive serum is any showing a titre of 24 or greater, for eight HAU a positive serum is any showing a titre of 23 or greater. +",import;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;egg;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +31606,"2006/553/EC: Commission Decision of 4 August 2006 on the purchase by the Community of marker vaccine against classical swine fever to increase the Community stocks of those vaccines (notified under document number C(2006) 3461). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Article 6(2) and Article 8(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (2), and in particular Article 18(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Classical swine fever is a threat for domestic and feral pigs (wild boar) in the Community.(2) Outbreaks of classical swine fever in domestic pig holdings can lead to very serious consequences and economic losses in the Community, in particular if they occur in areas with a high density of pigs.(3) The rules for applying emergency vaccination of domestic and feral pigs and the definition of marker vaccine are laid down in Directive 2001/89/EC.(4) The Community already has 1 000 000 doses of live attenuated vaccine against classical swine fever in stock and is in the process of purchasing 1 550 000 doses of marker vaccine against classical swine fever.(5) An emergency vaccination against classical swine fever with marker vaccine that exceeds the number of doses of vaccine that the Community stocks has become more likely in the light of the situation in the Community and especially the situation of the disease in the acceding States.(6) For the purpose of reinforcing the Community capability to respond quickly to classical swine fever, it is necessary to purchase an adequate number of doses of marker vaccine and to make arrangements for keeping them in stock and having them rapidly available in case of an emergency.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. 1.   The Community shall purchase as soon as possible 7 000 000 doses of marker vaccine against classical swine fever.2.   The Community shall make arrangements for the storage and distribution of the vaccine referred to in paragraph 1. The maximum cost of the measures referred to in Article 1 shall not exceed EUR 7 500 000. The measures provided for in Article 1(2) shall be carried out by the Commission in cooperation with the suppliers designated by call for tender. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 August 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/53/EC (OJ L 29, 2.2.2006, p. 37).(2)  OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5. Directive as amended by the 2003 Act of Accession. +",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;disease prevention;prevention of disease;prevention of illness;preventive medicine;prophylaxis;screening for disease;screening for illness;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;vaccine,21 +44146,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 677/2014 of 19 June 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 37/2010, as regards the substance ‘cabergoline’ Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 laying down Community procedures for the establishment of residue limits of pharmacologically active substances in foodstuffs of animal origin, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 and amending Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and the Council (1), and in particular Article 14 in conjunction with Article 17 thereof,Having regard to the opinion of the European Medicines Agency formulated by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use,Whereas:(1) The maximum residue limit (hereinafter ‘MRL’) for pharmacologically active substances intended for use in the Union in veterinary medicinal products for food-producing animals or in biocidal products used in animal husbandry is to be established in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 470/2009.(2) Pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding MRLs in foodstuffs of animal origin are set out in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 (2).(3) An application for the establishment of maximum residue limits for cabergoline in bovine species has been submitted to the European Medicines Agency.(4) The Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use recommended the establishment of a MRL for cabergoline for bovine species, applicable to fat, liver, kidney, muscle and milk.(5) In accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 the European Medicines Agency is to consider using MRLs established for a pharmacologically active substance in a particular foodstuff for another foodstuff derived from the same species, or MRLs established for a pharmacologically active substance in one or more species for other species.(6) The Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use concluded that the extrapolation to other food producing species cannot be supported for this substance.(7) Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 should therefore be amended to include the substance cabergoline for bovine species.(8) It is appropriate to provide for a reasonable period of time for the stakeholders concerned to take measures that may be required to comply with the newly set MRL.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Veterinary Medicinal Products,. The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 18 August 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 June 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 152, 16.6.2009, p. 11.(2)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 of 22 December 2009 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin (OJ L 15, 20.1.2010, p. 1).ANNEXIn Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010, an entry for the following substance is inserted in alphabetical order:Pharmacologically active Substance Marker residue Animal Species MRL Target Tissues Other Provisions (according to Article 14(7) of Regulation (EC) No 470/2009) Therapeutic Classification‘Cabergoline Cabergoline Bovine 0,10 μg/kg Fat NO ENTRY Prolactin inhibitor’0,25 μg/kg Liver0,50 μg/kg Kidney0,15 μg/kg Muscle0,10 μg/kg Milk +",foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;veterinary drug;veterinary medicines;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +17440,"98/319/EC: Council Decision of 27 April 1998 relating to the procedures whereby officials and employees of the General Secretariat of the Council may be allowed access to classified information held by the Council. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 151(3) thereof,Having regard to the Council's Rules of Procedure (1), and in particular Article 23 thereof,Having regard to the declaration in the Annex to the Final Act of the Treaty of Amsterdam on enhanced cooperation between the European Union and the Western European Union whereby 'with a view to enhanced cooperation between the European Union and the Western European Union, the Conference invites the Council to seek the early adoption of appropriate arrangements for the security clearance of the personnel of the General Secretariat of the Council`,Whereas, by Decision No 24 of 30 January 1995, the Secretary-General of the Council adopted measures to protect classified information applicable to the General Secretariat of the Council;Whereas the security regulations must cover not only the physical protection of classified information held by the Council but also authorisation of members of staff to have access to such information;Whereas it is therefore necessary to introduce a procedure for authorising staff of the General Secretariat of the Council required to have access to such information for professional reasons and to restrict such access to authorised persons only;Whereas, in the case of staff of the General Secretariat of the Council, the decision to grant authorisation will be the responsibility of the appointing authority within the meaning of Article 2 of the Staff Regulations and Rules Applicable to Officials and Other Servants, hereinafter referred to as 'the appointing authority`, after security screening has been carried out by the competent national authorities of the Member States;Whereas this Decision shall have no effect on the rules laid down by the Council regarding transparency, in particular, the Council Decision of 20 December 1993 on public access to documents,. 1. The only persons authorised to have accesss to classified information held by the Council shall be officials and other servants of the General Secretariat of the Council or any person working within the General Secretariat who, by reason of their duties and for the requirements of the service, need to have knowledge of, or to use, such information.2. In order to have access to information classified as 'secret` and 'confidential`, the persons referred to in paragraph 1 must have been authorised in accordance with Article 2.3. Authorisation shall be granted only to persons who have undergone security screening by the competent national authorities of the Member States, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 3. 1. The appointing authority shall be responsible for granting the authorisations referred to in Article 1.The appointing authority shall grant authorisation after obtaining the opinion of the competent national authorities of the Member States on the basis of security clearance carried out in accordance with Articles 3 and 4.2. Authorisation, which shall be valid for a period of five years, may not exceed the duration of the tasks on the basis of which it was granted. It may be renewed by the appointing authority in accordance with the procedure referred to in paragraph 1.Authorisation shall be withdrawn by the appointing authority where it considers there are justifiable grounds for doing so. Any decision to withdraw authorisation shall be notified to the person concerned, who may ask to be heard by the appointing authority, and to the competent national authority. 1. The aim of security screening shall be to establish that there are no objections to allowing the person to have access to classified information held by the Council.2. Security screening shall be carried out with the assistance of the person concerned and at the request of the appointing authority by the competent national authorities of the Member State of which the person subject to authorisation is a national. Should the person concerned reside in the territory of another Member State, the national authorities concerned may secure the cooperation of the authorities of the State of residence.3. As part of the screening procedure, the person concerned shall be required to complete a personal information form.4. The appointing authority shall specify in its request the type and level of classified information to be made available to the person concerned, so that the competent national authorities can carry out the screening process and give their opinion as to the appropriate level of authorisation to be granted.5. The whole security-screening process together with the results obtained shall be subject to the relevant rules and regulations in force in the Member State concerned, including those concerning appeals. 1. Where the competent national authorities of the Member States give a positive opinion, the appointing authority may grant the person concerned authorisation.2. A negative opinion by the competent national authorities shall be notified to the person concerned, who may ask to be heard by the appointing authority. Should it consider it necessary, the appointing authority may ask the competent national authorities for any further clarification they can provide. If the negative opinion is confirmed, authorisation shall not be granted. All persons granted authorisation within the meaning of Article 2 shall, at the time the authorisation is granted and at regular intervals thereafter, receive any necessary instructions concerning the protection of classified information and the means of ensuring such protection. Such persons shall sign a declaration acknowledging receipt of the instructions and give an undertaking to obey them. 1. The appointing authority shall take any measure necessary in order to implement this Decision, in particular as regards the rules governing access to the list of authorised persons.2. Exceptionally, if required by the service, the appointing authority may, after giving the national competent authorities notification and provided there is no reaction from them within a month, grant temporary authorisation for a period not exceeding three months, pending the outcome of the screening referred to in Article 3. This Decision shall be reviewed two years after the date on which it becomes applicable, on the basis of a report from the Secretary-General. This Decision shall take effect on the date of its publication.It shall apply nine months after it takes effect, except for Articles 2, 3 and 4, which shall apply on the date on which it is adopted.. Done at Luxembourg, 27 April 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. COOK(1) OJ L 304, 10. 12. 1993, p. 1. +",European official;EC basic post;EC staff;EU official;official of the EU;official of the European Union;staff of the EC;Council of the European Union;Council of European Ministers;Council of the European Communities;Council of the Union;EC Council;EU Council;European Union Council;consultation of information;power to appoint;access to information;free movement of information;public information;confidentiality;confidential information,21 +34300,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 679/2007 of 18 June 2007 fixing the aid for peaches for processing for the 2007/2008 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 41 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 3(3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1535/2003 of 29 August 2003 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards the aid scheme for products processed from fruit and vegetables (2) stipulates that the Commission is to publish the amount of the aid for peaches for processing before 31 May.(2) For the Member States of the Community as constituted on 31 December 2006, compliance with the national and Community thresholds for processing peaches referred to in Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 is examined on the basis of the quantities aided in the three preceding marketing years for which definitive data are available for all the Member States in question.(3) The average quantity of peaches processed under the aid scheme over the previous three marketing years is below the Community threshold. The aid to be applied for the 2007/2008 marketing year in each Member State concerned must therefore be the amount set in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.(4) The mechanism for examining compliance with the national processing thresholds provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 is not immediately applicable to Bulgaria and Romania. Transitional measures for its application should therefore be laid down. For the 2007/2008 marketing year, for which there are no data which can be used to examine compliance with the national and Community thresholds for processing peaches in those Member States, and as a precautionary measure, provision should be made for a prior reduction in the aid, to be reimbursed if the thresholds have not been exceeded at the end of that marketing year.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. 1.   For the 2007/2008 marketing year the aid provided for in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 for peaches shall be EUR 47,70 per tonne in the case of the Member States of the Community as constituted on 31 December 2006.2.   In the case of Bulgaria and Romania, the aid provided for in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 for peaches shall be EUR 35,78 per tonne. 1.   If the Community threshold is not exceeded during examination of compliance with the threshold for the 2007/2008 marketing year, an additional amount equivalent to 25 % of the aid fixed in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 shall be paid in Bulgaria and Romania after the 2007/2008 marketing year.2.   If the Community threshold is exceeded, or if it is not exceeded or exceeded by less than 25 % in Bulgaria or Romania, an additional amount shall be paid in those Member States after the 2007/2008 marketing year.The additional amount referred to in paragraph 1 shall be fixed on the basis of the actual amount by which the national threshold concerned is exceeded, up to a maximum of 25 % of the aid fixed in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.3.   Examination of compliance with the national processing thresholds for Bulgaria and Romania shall be based, for the 2007/2008 marketing year, on the quantities actually aided in the 2007/2008 marketing year. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 June 2007.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 386/2004 (OJ L 64, 2.3.2004, p. 25).(2)  OJ L 218, 30.8.2003, p. 14. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1663/2005 (OJ L 267, 12.10.2005, p. 22). +",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;production aid;aid to producers,21 +2025,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2581/95 of 3 November 1995 amending Regulation (EC) No 1440/95 opening Community tariff quotas for the second half of 1995 for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes ex 0104 10, ex 0104 20 and 0204. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 of 25 September 1989 on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1265/95 (2), and in particular Article 12 (4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 of 22 December 1994 on the adjustments and transitional arrangements required in the agriculture sector in order to implement the agreements concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations (3), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 3379/94 of 22 December 1994 opening and administering certain Community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain agricultural products and beer (4), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2416/95 (5), provides in particular for additional import possibilities for Hungary and Poland due to the enlargement of the Community;Whereas these quantities should now be incorporated into the quotas for the second half of 1995 opened by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1440/95 (6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2416/95; whereas that Regulation must therefore be amended;Whereas the measures provided for this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sheepmeat and Goatmeat,. Regulation (EC) No 1440/95 is hereby amended as follows:- in Annex I the quantity for Hungary is replaced by 1 630,- in Annex II the quantity for Poland is replaced by 8 700. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 November 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;goatmeat;sheepmeat;lamb meat;mutton;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid,21 +36431,"2009/254/EC: Commission Decision of 20 March 2009 amending Decision 2008/855/EC as regards animal health control measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany (notified under document number C(2009) 1668) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (2), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2008/855/EC of 3 November 2008 concerning animal health control measures relating to classical swine fever in certain Member States (3) lays down certain control measures concerning classical swine fever in the Member States or regions thereof set out in the Annex to that Decision.(2) Germany has informed the Commission about the recent evolution of that disease in feral pigs in certain areas of the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate.(3) That information indicates that classical swine fever in feral pigs has been eradicated in certain areas of those federal states. Accordingly, those areas where the situation improved should therefore be removed from the list in the Annex to Decision 2008/855/EC and the measures provided for in that Decision should no longer apply.(4) New cases of classical swine fever in feral pigs in a region on both sides of the border between North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate which was free of the disease so far have been reported. Accordingly, those areas should be added to the list in the Annex to Decision 2008/855/EC and the measures provided for in that Decision should apply.(5) For the sake of transparency of Community legislation, the entire part of the list set out in the Annex to Decision 2008/855/EC which concerns Germany should be replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.(6) Decision 2008/855/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The part of the Annex to Decision 2008/855/EC which concerns Germany is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 March 2009.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13.(2)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.(3)  OJ L 302, 13.11.2008, p. 19.ANNEX‘1.   GermanyA.   In the federal state Rhineland-Palatinate:(a) in the Kreis Ahrweiler: the municipalities Adenau and Altenahr;(b) in the Landkreis Vulkaneifel: in the municipality Obere Kyll the localities Birgel, Esch, Feusdorf and Jünkerath, in the municipality Hillesheim the localities Berndorf, Dohm-Lammersdorf, Hillesheim, Kerpen, Nohn, Oberehe-Stroheich, Üxheim, Walsdorf and Wiesbaum, in the municipality Daun the locality Dreis-Brück, in the municipality Kelberg the localities Beinhausen, Bodenbach, Bongard, Borler, Boxberg, Brücktal, Drees, Gelenberg, Kelberg, Kirsbach, Neichen, Nitz, Reimerath and Welcherath;(c) the Kreise Altenkirchen and Neuwied;(d) in the Kreis Westerwald: the municipalities Bad Marienberg, Hachenburg, Ransbach-Baumbach, Rennerod, Selters, Wallmerod and Westerburg, the municipality Höhr-Grenzhausen north of the motorway A48, the municipality Montabaur north of the motorway A3 and the municipality Wirges north of the motorways A48 and A3.B.   In the federal state North Rhine-Westfalia:(a) in the Kreis Euskirchen: the city Bad Münstereifel, in the city of Mechernich the localities Antweiler, Harzheim, Holzheim, Lessenich, Rißdorf, Wachendorf and Weiler am Berge, in the city of Euskirchen the localities of Billig, Euenheim, Euskirchen, Flamersheim, Kirchheim, Kuchenheim, Kreuzweingarten, Niederkastenholz, Palmersheim, Rheder, Roitzheim, Schweinheim and Stotzheim, in the municipality of Nettersheim the localities Bouderath, Buir, Engelgau, Frohngau, Holzmühlheim, Pesch, Tondorf und Roderath, in the municipality Dahlem the locality Dahlem and the municipality Blankenheim, except the locality Blankenheimer Wald;(b) in the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis: in the city of Meckenheim the localities Ersdorf and Altendorf, in the city of Rheinbach the localities Oberdrees, Niederdrees, Wormersdorf, Todenfeld, Hilberath, Merzbach, Irlenbusch, Queckenberg, Kleinschlehbach, Großschlehbach, Loch, Berscheidt, Eichen and Kurtenberg, in the municipality of Swisttal the localities Miel and Odendorf, the cities Bad Honnef, Königswinter, Hennef (Sieg), Sankt Augustin, Niederkassel, Troisdorf, Siegburg and Lohmar and the municipalities Neunkirchen-Seelscheid, Eitorf, Ruppichteroth, Windeck and Much;(c) in the Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein in the municipality Kreuztal the localities Krombach, Eichen, Fellinghausen, Osthelden, Junkernhees and Mittelhees, in the city Siegen the localities Sohlbach, Dillnhütten, Geisweid, Birlenbach, Trupbach, Seelbach, Achenbach, Lindenberg, Rosterberg, Rödgen, Obersdorf, Eisern and Eiserfeld, the municipalities Freudenberg, Neunkirchen and Burbach, in the municipality Wilnsdorf the localities Rinsdorf and Wilden;(d) in the Kreis Olpe in the city Drolshagen the localities Drolshagen, Lüdespert, Schlade, Hützemert, Feldmannshof, Gipperich, Benolpe, Wormberg, Gelsingen, Husten, Halbhusten, Iseringhausen, Brachtpe, Berlinghausen, Eichen, Heiderhof, Forth and Buchhagen, in the city of Olpe the localities Olpe, Rhode, Saßmicke, Dahl, Friedrichsthal, Thieringhausen, Günsen, Altenkleusheim, Rhonard, Stachelau, Lütringhausen and Rüblinghausen, the municipality Wenden;(e) in the Märkische Kreis the cities Halver, Kierspe and Meinerzhagen;(f) in the city Remscheid the localities Halle, Lusebusch, Hackenberg, Dörper Höhe, Niederlangenbach, Durchsholz, Nagelsberg, Kleebach, Niederfeldbach, Endringhausen, Lennep, Westerholt, Grenzwall, Birgden, Schneppendahl, Oberfeldbach, Hasenberg, Lüdorf, Engelsburg, Forsten, Oberlangenbach, Niederlangenbach, Karlsruhe, Sonnenschein, Buchholzen, Bornefeld and Bergisch Born;(g) in the cities Köln and Bonn the municipalities on the right side of the river Rhine;(h) the city Leverkusen;(i) the Rheinisch-Bergische Kreis;(j) the Oberbergische Kreis.’ +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +14602,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2803/95 of 5 December 1995 fixing for the 1995/96 marketing year the minimum purchase price for oranges, mandarins, clementines and satsumas delivered for processing and the financial compensation payable after processing of these oranges, mandarins and clementines. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3119/93 of 8 November 1993 laying down special measures to encourage the processing of certain citrus fruits (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Articles 2 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 3119/93, the minimum price which processors must pay, under the terms of the contracts, to producers is to be equal to the highest withdrawal price applying during periods of major withdrawals; whereas major withdrawals are carried out from January to April for oranges, in January and February for mandarins, in December and January for clementines and in November and December for satsumas;Whereas, pursuant to Article 4 (1) and (2) of the said Regulation, financial compensation for oranges may not exceed the difference between the minimum price and the prices obtaining for the raw material in producer third countries; whereas financial compensation for mandarins and clementines for processing into juice is to be fixed at such a level that for each of those products the burden on the industry is equal to that on the industry for oranges, taking account of differences in juice yields;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. For the 1995/96 marketing year, the minimum prices to be paid to citrus fruit producers or producer organizations delivering oranges, mandarins, clementines or satsumas for processing under contracts within the meaning of Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 3119/93 shall be as follows:>TABLE>These minimum prices shall be for goods ex-producers' packing stations. For the 1995/96 marketing year, the financial compensation granted to processors following the processing for juice of oranges, mandarins and clementines shall be as follows:>TABLE> The amounts referred to in Articles 1 and 2 shall apply only to products which satisfy at least the quality and minimum size requirements laid down for Class III. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 December 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission +",indemnification;compensation;compensation for damage;indemnity;purchase price;minimum price;floor price;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;marketing year;agricultural year;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,21 +14513,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2479/95 of 25 October 1995 adapting to technical progress Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 of 20 December 1985 on recording equipment in road transport (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 17 thereof,Whereas it is necessary to eliminate the possibilities of fraud in the use of the electronic recording equipment in road transport;Whereas in the light of experience and in view of the current state of the art it is possible to protect the connecting cables of the appliance to the impulse transmitter in order to make them inviolable by means other than a continuous plastic-coated rust-protected steel sheath with crimped ends, as presently provided for;Whereas, having regard to the lifetime of the existing recording equipment, there is a need to implement this new technology in the Community construction and installation standards for electronic recording equipment;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Adaptation of Regulation (EC) No 3821/85 to Technical Progress,. Point 5 of Chapter V of Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 is replaced by the following:'5. The cables connecting the recording equipment to the transmitter must be protected by a continuous plastic-coated rust-protected steel sheath with crimped ends except where an equivalent protection against manipulation is guaranteed by other means (for example by electronic monitoring such as signal encryption) capable of detecting the presence of any device, which is unnecessary for the correct operation of the recording equipment and whose purpose is to prevent the accurate operation of the recording equipment by short circuiting or interruption or by modification of the electronic data from the speed and distance sensor. A joint, comprised of sealed connections, is deemed to be continuous within the meaning of this Regulation.The aforementioned electronic monitoring may be replaced by an electronic control which ensures that the recording equipment is able to record any movement of the vehicle, independent from the signal of the speed and distance sensor.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply as from 1 January 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 October 1995.For the Commission Neil KINNOCK Member of the Commission +",electronic device;European standard;Community standard;Euronorm;transport safety;passenger protection;road transport;road haulage;transport by road;safety device;brake mechanism;head-rest;protective device;rear-view mirror;safety belt;technological change;adaptation to technical progress;digital revolution;technical progress;technological development;technological progress,21 +42254,"Commission Directive 2013/49/EU of 11 October 2013 amending Annex II to Directive 2006/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2006/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels and repealing Council Directive 82/714/EEC (1), and in particular the first sentence of Article 20, paragraph 1,After consulting the European Data Protection Supervisor,Whereas:(1) Directive 2006/87/EC, the Rhine Vessel Inspection Regulation and the Commission Regulation (EU) No 164/2010 of 25 January 2010 on the technical specifications for electronic ship reporting in inland navigation referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2005/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on harmonised river information services (RIS) on inland waterways in the Community (2) define the main requirements for the exchange of the minimum set of hull data among vessel certification authorities and RIS authorities.(2) Since the entry into force of Directive 2006/87/EC, more than 14 000 crafts have been assigned a Unique European Vessel Identification Number (ENI). The considerable amount of ENIs makes an efficient data exchange hard to manage without a suitable tool. This could lead to higher safety risks during the operation of the vessel (traffic management) but also to administrative problems (e.g. double-counting in statistics). The ENIs are stored in Inland AIS transponders in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 415/2007 of 13 March 2007 concerning the technical specifications for vessel tracking and tracing systems referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2005/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on harmonised river information services (RIS) on inland waterways in the Community (3) in order to be able to automatically identify the vessels in case they are provided with an ENI.(3) Competent authorities need these data in particular to avoid assigning two ENIs for one vessel, whereas RIS authorities need the data for several RIS applications, such as keeping lock diaries and preparing lock statistics. The number of Inland AIS transponders is still quickly growing making an efficient data exchange essential for proper functioning of the traffic management. A central electronic register (hull data base) to which all authorities are connected is therefore necessary to create an efficient data exchange and to adapt the Annex to this Directive to technical progress.(4) At the same time, the number of the competent authorities that can issue Community inland navigation certificates has significantly increased. At present, 49 authorities from 9 Member States are using the database for identification of a vessel and assigning of ENI. These competent authorities need to obtain reliable information on the vessel and its certificate for preparation of technical inspections and for issuing, renewing or withdrawing these certificates. After the certificate has been issued, renewed or withdrawn all other competent authorities have to be informed. A lack or incorrect information might result in incomplete assessments by the competent authority, which might determine a safety risk and an incorrect application of the requirements set out in Directive 2006/87/EC.(5) The increased number of the competent EU authorities and the fact that not all Member States exchange their information about the issuance of ENI’s with other Member States has a negative impact on the effective exchange of information between them, which in turn affects the issuance of certificates pursuant to the requirements of Directive 2006/87/EC since it is possible that two certificates are issued based on the same ENI. This contrasts with the situation on the Rhine where there are only a few authorities issuing certificates and all Rhine authorities are engaged in active communication among themselves making the flow of information between them effective. An efficient data exchange based on the hull data base is therefore a necessary condition for guaranteeing an equivalent level of safety between the Community inland navigation certificate and the certificate issued pursuant to Article 22 of the Revised Convention for Rhine Navigation.(6) It is necessary to ensure that the level of protection of individuals with regard to the processing of their personal data in the process of vessel identification complies with the requirements laid down in Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (4) and with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (5).(7) Directive 2006/87/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee referred to in Article 7 of Council Directive 91/672/EEC of 16 December 1991 on the reciprocal recognition of national boatmasters’ certificates for the carriage of goods and passengers by inland waterway (6),. Annex II to Directive 2006/87/EC is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. Member States which have inland waterways as referred to in Article 1(1) of Directive 2006/87/EC shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive within one year from its entry into force. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made. All processing of personal data for the purposes of this Directive shall be in accordance with Directive 95/46/EC and Regulation (EC) No 45/2001. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States which have inland waterways as referred to in Article 1(1) of Directive 2006/87/EC.. Done at Brussels, 11 October 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 389, 30.12.2006, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 57, 6.3.2010, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 105, 23.4.2007, p. 35.(4)  OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31.(5)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.(6)  OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 29.ANNEXIn Annex II to Directive 2006/87/EC, Article 2.18(6) is replaced by the following:‘6. The competent authorities referred to in paragraph 5 shall enter each assigned European Vessel Identification Number, the data for the identification of the vessel set out in Appendix IV as well as any changes without delay into the electronic register kept by the Commission (“the hull data base”). These data may be used by competent authorities of other Member States and the Contracting States of the Mannheim Convention, for the sole purpose of performing administrative measures for maintaining safety and ease of navigation and for implementation of Articles 2.02 to 2.15 and Article 2.18(3) of this Annex as well as Articles 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 and 17 of this Directive.(1)  OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31.(2)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.’ +",inland waterway shipping;inland navigation;roadworthiness tests;technical specification;specification;information system;automatic information system;on-line system;database;data bank;vessel;ship;tug boat;Community certification;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;data recording;data acquisition;data capture;recording of data,21 +13432,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 3076/94 of 16 December 1994 introducing management measures for imports of certain bovine animals for the first half of 1995. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1157/92 of 28 April 1992 authorizing the implementation of management measure relating to imports of live bovine animals (1), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1884/94 (3), and in particular Article 15 (2) thereof,Whereas, as a result of production surpluses and other factors reducing outlets and in view of the potential for export to third countries, there is an imbalance between supply and demand on the Community beef and veal market; whereas an analysis of the sector for 1995 shows that the situation is unlikely to improve significantly;Whereas experience gained and forecasts for 1995 show that, in the absence of Community measures, massive imports into the Community of live bovine animals of up to 160 kg are likely to ocur, due, in particular to the economically favourable stockfarming conditions existing in certain third countries; whereas such imports are likely to greatly exceed both the traditional annual level of imports and the absorption capasity of the Community market; whereas, therefore, the beef and veal market would be threatened with serious disturbance endangering, in particular, market prices and producers' incomes and making public intervention more difficult;Whereas, in order to take better account of market supply needs, instead of traditional protective measures such as that adopted by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1023/91 of 24 April 1991 suspending the issuing of import licences for live animals of the bovine species (4), other appropriate management measures should be introduced in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 1157/92;Whereas the total absorption capacity of the Community market in 1995 is estimated at a maximum of 425 000 head other than pure-bred breeding animals; whereas, in view of imports planned under certain preferential arrangements for 1995, i.e. 277 200 head in the Council estimate and under the new Uruguay Round quota concerning young male bovine animals weighing 300 kg or less and intended for fattening and under the Interim Agreements concluded with the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, the former Czech and Slovak Federal Republic and the Baltic Republics, 144 300 head should be admitted for import at the full levy in 1995;Whereas the Uruguay Round Agreements are due to apply from 1 July 1995; whereas management measures should, therefore, only be adopted until that date and a quota for 50 % of the 144 300 head opened for the first half of 1995;Whereas the Commission will closely monitor developments on the beef and veal market so as to be able to react immediately to any changes in the relevant economic criteria;Whereas, in order to take account to the greatest possible extent of the traditional structure of the Community veal market, imports should be restricted to animals weighing 80 kg or less;Whereas experience shows that limiting imports can give rise to speculative import applications; whereas, in order to guarantee that the planned measures function correctly, most of the quantities available should be reserved for so-called traditional importers of live bovine animals; whereas, so as not to introduce rigidity into trade relations in the sector, a second allocation should be made available for operators able to show that they are carrying out a genuine activity involving trade in a significant number of animals with countries which are third countries on 31 December 1994; whereas verification of those criteria requires that all applications from the same operator be submitted in the same Member State;Whereas steps must be taken to ensure that importers in the new Member States falling within the first category can participate fairly in the allocation of the quantities available; whereas for those importers, therefore, imports from countries which are for them third countries on 31 December 1994 of animals corresponding to those to which the quota refers carried out between 1 January 1992 and 31 December 1994 should be taken into account as reference quantities giving access to the quantities reserved for traditional importers;Whereas, so as to avoid speculation, access to the quota should be denied to operators no longer carrying out an activity in the beef and veal sector on 1 January 1995;Whereas the importation of 72 150 head during a single short period might excessively restrict economic freedom and would not adequately supply the market in view of the cyclical nature of market needs; whereas, therefore, different import periods should be laid down;Whereas administrative and technical procedures for the allocation between the eligible operators and for the issue and use of import licences must be established; whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2746/94 (6), lays down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance-fixing certificates for agricultural products; whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 (7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1084/94 (8), lays down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import licences in the beef and veal sector; whereas the correct functioning of the management measures laid down by this Regulation requires derogations from certain provisions of the abovementioned Regulations;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. Imports into the Community, at full levy, of live bovine animals falling within CN codes 0102 90 05, 0102 90 21, 0102 90 29, 0102 90 41 and 0102 90 49, as referred to in Article 1 (1) (a) of Regulation (EEC) no 805/68 shall be subject to the management measures laid down in this Regulation. 1. Import licences for the first half of 1995 may be issued in respect of not more than 72 150 animals falling within CN code 0102 90 05.2. The quantity referred to in paragraph 1 shall be split into two parts, as follows:(a) the first part equal to 70 %, i.e. 50 505 head, shall be allocated among:- importers from the Community as constituted on 31 December 1994 who can furnish proof of having imported animals falling within CN codes 0102 90 10 (9) or CN code 0102 90 05 during 1992, 1993 or 1994 at the full levy and who are entered in the official register of a Member State,and- importers from the new Member States who can furnish proof of having imported animals falling within the abovementioned CN codes during 1992, 1993 or 1994 at the full levy from countries which are for them third countries on 31 December 1994 and who are entered in the official register of a Member State;(b) the second part, equal to 30 % i.e. 21 645 head shall be allocated among importers who can furnish proof of having imported and/or exported at least 100 live bovine animals falling within CN code 0102 90 apart from those under (a), during 1994 from/to countries which are third countries on 31 December 1994 and who are entered in the official register of a Member State.3. The 50 505 head shall be allocated among the eligible importers in proportion to their imports of animals within the meaning of Article 1 at the full levy during 1992, 1993 and 1994 proven in accordance with paragraph 5.4. The 21 645 head shall be allocated in proportion to the quantities applied for by the eligible importers.5. Proof of import and export shall be provided exclusively by means of the customs document of release for free circulation or the export document.Following approval by the Commission, however, the new Member States may accept other forms of proof. 1. Importers who on 1 January 1995 were no longer engaged in any activity in the beef and veal sector shall not qualify for allocation pursuant to Article 2 (2) (a).2. Any company formed by the merger of companies each having rights under Article 2 (3) shall benefit from the same rights as the companies from which it was formed. 1. Licence applications may be presented only in the Member State in which the applicant is registered.2. For the purposes of Article 2 (2) (a), importers shall present the import applications to the competent authorities together with the proof referred to in Article 2 (5) by 13 January 1995 at the latest.After verification of the documents presented, Member States shall forward to the Commission, by 26 January 1995 at the latest, the list of importers who meet the conditions for acceptance, showing in particular their names and addresses and the numbers of animals imported at the full levy during each of the reference years.3. For the purposes of Article 2 (2) (b), importers may lodge import applications until 13 January 1995 together with the proof referred to in Article 2 (5).Only one application may be lodged by each applicant. Where the same applicant lodges more than one application, all applications from that person shall be inadmissible. Applications may not concern a quantity larger than the available quantity.After verification of the documents presented, Member States shall forward to the Commission, by 26 January 1995 at the latest, the list of applicants and the quantities requested.4. All notifications, including notifications of nil applications, shall be made by telex or fax, drawn up on the basis of the models in Annexes I and II in the case where applications have been lodged. 1. The Commission shall decide to what extent applications may be accepted.2. As regards the applications referred to in Article 4 (3), if the quantities in respect of which applications are made exceed the quantities available, the Commission shall reduce the quantities applied for by a fixed percentage.If the reduction referred to in the preceding subparagraph results in a quantity of less than 100 head per application, the allocation shall be by drawing lots, by batches of 100 head, by the Member States concerned. If the remaining quantity is less than 100 head, a single licence shall be issued for that quantity. 1. Imports of the quantities allocated in accordance with Article 5 shall be subject to the presentation of an import licence.2. Licence applications may be presented only in the Member State in which the import application was lodged.3. Licence applications and licences shall contain in section 20 one of the following entries:Reglamento (CE) no 3076/94Forordning (EF) nr. 3076/94Verordnung (EG) Nr. 3076/94Kanonismos (EK) arith. 3076/94Regulation (EC) No 3076/94Règlement (CE) no 3076/94Regolamento (CE) n. 3076/94Verordening (EG) nr. 3076/94Regulamento (CE) nº 3076/94. a (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 shall not apply.4. Notwithstanding Article 4a (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80, at the request of importers, licences shall be issued:- from 13 to 20 February 1995 for up to 25 % of the quantities allocated,- from 3 to 24 April 1995 for up to 100 % of the quantities allocated.The number of animals for which a licence is issued shall be expressed in units. Where necessary, numbers shall be rounded up or down, as the case may be.5. After each period mentioned in paragraph 4, Member States shall communicate to the Commission the quantities covered by the licences issued during the period in question.6. Notwithstanding Article 4 (c) of Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80, import licences shall be valid for 90 days from the date of actual issue. They shall expire, however, on 30 June 1995 at the latest.7. Licences issued shall be valid throughout the Community.8. Article 8 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 shall not apply. The security provided for in Article 6 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 shall be lodged when the licence is issued. The Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 December 1994.For the CommissionRené STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 122, 7. 5. 1992, p. 4.(2) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 24.(3) OJ No L 197, 30. 7. 1994, p. 27.(4) OJ No L 105, 25. 4. 1991, p. 50.(5) OJ No L 331, 2. 12. 1988, p. 1.(6) OJ No L 290, 11. 11. 1994, p. 6.(7) OJ No L 241, 13. 9. 1980, p. 5.(8) OJ No L 120, 11. 5. 1994, p. 30.(9) CN code valid until 1 January 1993.ANNEX IANNEX II +",import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;EU market;Community market;European Union market;live animal;animal on the hoof;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant,21 +41622,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1001/2012 of 25 October 2012 establishing a prohibition of fishing for tusk in EU and international waters of I, II and XIV by vessels flying the flag of United Kingdom. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 44/2012 of 17 January 2012 fixing for 2012 the fishing opportunities available in EU waters and, to EU vessels, in certain non- EU waters for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2012.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2012.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2012 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 October 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 25, 27.1.2012, p. 55.ANNEXNo 63/TQ44Member State United KingdomStock USK/1214EI.Species Tusk (Brosme brosme)Zone EU and international waters of I, II and XIVDate 7.10.2012 +",Greenland;Baltic Sea;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters,21 +34766,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1333/2007 of 13 November 2007 establishing a prohibition of fishing for cod in ICES zones of IV and EC waters II a by vessels flying the flag of Germany. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 41/2007 of 21 December 2006 fixing for 2007 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2007.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2007.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2007 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 November 2007.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 865/2007 (OJ L 192, 24.7.2007, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11), as corrected by OJ L 36, 8.2.2007, p. 6.(3)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2007, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 898/2007 (OJ L 196, 28.7.2007, p. 22).ANNEXNo 72Member State GermanyStock COD/2AC4.Species Cod (Gadus morhua)Zone IV; EC waters of II aDate 27.10.2007 +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +36707,"2009/866/EC: Commission Decision of 30 November 2009 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize MIR604 (SYN-IR6Ø4-5) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2009) 9399) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed (1), and in particular Articles 7(3) and 19(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) On 23 December 2004, Syngenta Seeds S.A.S. submitted to the competent authority of the United Kingdom an application, in accordance with Articles 5 and 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, for the placing on the market of foods, food ingredients, and feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MIR604 maize (‘the application’).(2) The application also covers the placing on the market of other products containing or consisting of MIR604 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation. Therefore, in accordance with Articles 5(5) and 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, it includes the data and information required by Annexes III and IV to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC (2) and information and conclusions about the risk assessment carried out in accordance with the principles set out in Annex II to Directive 2001/18/EC. It also includes a monitoring plan for environmental effects conforming with Annex VII to Directive 2001/18/EC.(3) On 21 July 2009, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) gave a favourable opinion in accordance with Articles 6 and 18 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and concluded that it is unlikely that the placing on the market of the products containing, consisting of, or produced from MIR604 maize as described in the application (‘the products’) will have any adverse effects on human or animal health or the environment in the context of their intended uses (3). In its opinion, EFSA considered all the specific questions and concerns raised by the Member States in the context of the consultation of the national competent authorities as provided for by Articles 6(4) and 18(4) of that Regulation.(4) In its opinion, EFSA also concluded that the environmental monitoring plan, consisting of a general surveillance plan, submitted by the applicant is in line with the intended use of the products.(5) Taking into account those considerations, authorisation should be granted for the products.(6) A unique identifier should be assigned to each GMO as provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 65/2004 of 14 January 2004 establishing a system for the development and assignment of unique identifiers for genetically modified organisms (4).(7) On the basis of the EFSA opinion, no specific labelling requirements other than those provided for in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, appear to be necessary for foods, food ingredients and feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MIR604 maize. However, in order to ensure the use of the products within the limits of the authorisation provided for by this Decision, the labelling of feed containing or consisting of the GMO and other products than food and feed containing or consisting of the GMO for which authorisation is requested should be complemented by a clear indication that the products in question must not be used for cultivation.(8) Similarly, the EFSA opinion does not justify the imposition of specific conditions or restrictions for the placing on the market and/or specific conditions or restrictions for the use and handling, including post-market monitoring requirements for the use of the food and feed, or of specific conditions for the protection of particular ecosystems/environment and/or geographical areas, as provided for in point (e) of Articles 6(5) and 18(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.(9) All relevant information on the authorisation of the products should be entered in the Community register of genetically modified food and feed, as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.(10) Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC (5), lays down labelling requirements for products consisting of, or containing GMOs.(11) This Decision is to be notified through the Biosafety Clearing-House to the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity, pursuant to Articles 9(1) and 15(2)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1946/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2003 on transboundary movements of genetically modified organisms (6).(12) The applicant has been consulted on the measures provided for in this Decision.(13) The Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health has not delivered an opinion within the time-limit laid down by its Chairman.(14) At its meeting on 20 November 2009, the Council was unable to reach a decision by qualified majority either for or against the proposal. The Council indicated that its proceedings on this file were concluded. It is accordingly for the Commission to adopt the measures,. Genetically modified organism and unique identifierGenetically modified maize (Zea mays L.) MIR604, as specified in point (b) of the Annex to this Decision, is assigned the unique identifier SYN-IR6Ø4-5, as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 65/2004. AuthorisationThe following products are authorised for the purposes of Articles 4(2) and 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 in accordance with the conditions set out in this Decision:(a) foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of, or produced from SYN-IR6Ø4-5 maize;(b) feed containing, consisting of, or produced from SYN-IR6Ø4-5 maize;(c) products other than food and feed containing or consisting of SYN-IR6Ø4-5 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation. Labelling1.   For the purposes of the labelling requirements laid down in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003, the ‘name of the organism’ shall be ‘maize’.2.   The words ‘not for cultivation’ shall appear on the label of and in documents accompanying products containing or consisting of SYN-IR6Ø4-5 maize referred to in Article 2(b) and (c). Monitoring for environmental effects1.   The authorisation holder shall ensure that the monitoring plan for environmental effects, as set out in point (h) of the Annex, is put in place and implemented.2.   The authorisation holder shall submit to the Commission annual reports on the implementation and the results of the activities set out in the monitoring plan. Community registerThe information set out in the Annex to this Decision shall be entered in the Community register of genetically modified food and feed, as provided for in Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003. Authorisation holderThe authorisation holder shall be Syngenta Seeds S.A.S., France, representing Syngenta Crop Protection AG, Switzerland. ValidityThis Decision shall apply for a period of 10 years from the date of its notification. AddresseeThis Decision is addressed to Syngenta Seeds S.A.S., Chemin de l’Hobit 12, BP 27 — F-31790 Saint-Sauveur — France.. Done at Brussels, 30 November 2009.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 106, 17.4.2001, p. 1.(3)  http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2005-046(4)  OJ L 10, 16.1.2004, p. 5.(5)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 24.(6)  OJ L 287, 5.11.2003, p. 1.ANNEX(a)   Applicant and Authorisation holder:Name : Syngenta Seeds S.A.S.Address : Chemin de l’Hobit 12, BP 27 — F-31790 Saint-Sauveur — FranceOn behalf of Syngenta Crop Protection AG — Schwarzwaldallee 215 — CH 4058 Basle — Switzerland.(b)   Designation and specification of the products:(1) Foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of, or produced from SYN-IR6Ø4-5 maize;(2) Feed containing, consisting of, or produced from SYN-IR6Ø4-5 maize;(3) Products other than food and feed containing or consisting of SYN-IR6Ø4-5 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation.The genetically modified SYN-IR6Ø4-5 maize, as described in the application, expresses a modified Cry3A protein which provides protection to certain coleopteran pests (Diabrotica spp.). A pmi gene, allowing transformed maize cells to utilise mannose as a sole carbon source, was used as a selectable marker in the genetic modification process.(c)   Labelling:(1) For the purposes of the specific labelling requirements laid down in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, and in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003, the ‘name of the organism’ shall be ‘maize’;(2) The words ‘not for cultivation’ shall appear on the label of and in documents accompanying products containing or consisting of SYN-IR6Ø4-5 maize referred to in Article 2(b) and (c) of this Decision.(d)   Method for detection:— Event specific real-time PCR based method for the quantification of SYN-IR6Ø4-5 maize,— Validated on seeds by the Community Reference Laboratory established under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, published at http://gmo-crl.jrc.ec.europa.eu/statusofdoss.htm,— Reference Material: ERM®-BF423 accessible via the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission, the Institute of Reference Materials and Measurements (IRMM) at http://www.irmm.jrc.be/html/reference_materials_catalogue/index.htm(e)   Unique identifier:SYN-IR6Ø4-5.(f)   Information required under Annex II to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity:Biosafety Clearing-House, Record ID: see [to be completed when notified].(g)   Conditions or restrictions on the placing on the market, use or handling of the products:Not required.(h)   Monitoring plan:Monitoring plan for environmental effects conforming with Annex VII to Directive 2001/18/EC.[Link: plan published on the Internet](i)   Post market monitoring requirements for the use of the food for human consumption:Not required.Note: links to relevant documents may need to be modified over the time. Those modifications will be made available to the public via the updating of the Community register of genetically modified food and feed. +",foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;maize;health risk;danger of sickness;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;genetically modified organism;GMO;biotechnological invention;genetically altered organism;transgenic organism;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food;labelling,21 +21002,"2001/783/EC: Commission Decision of 9 November 2001 on protection and surveillance zones in relation to bluetongue, and on rules applicable to movements of animals in and from those zones (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 3421). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2000/75/EC of 20 November 2000 laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue(1), and in particular Article 8(2)(d) and (3), Article 9(1)(c) and Article 12(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Following evidence of bluetongue outbreaks in four Member States in 2000, Commission Decision 2001/138/EC of 9 February 2001 establishing protection and surveillance zones in the Community in relation with bluetongue(2) was adopted pursuant to Directive 2000/75/EC.(2) In the light of the evolution of the situation in the Community and in particular in Italy, it is necessary to modify the zones established by that Decision.(3) The geographical, ecological and epidemiological data available in relation to the situation in Italy make it possible to specifically demarcate the protection zones in that Member State in accordance with Article 8(2)(d) of Directive 2000/75/EC. The situation in Lazio and Toscana, where a few isolated outbreaks have been registered, must be dealt with in a specific way with the aim of eradicating the disease. Accordingly, movements into those regions from the other regions infected with the same serotype must not be allowed.(4) Three serotypes (4, 9, 16) have been isolated in Greece in the past. Only serotype 9 has been isolated in the south of Italy during 2001. Only serotype 2 has been isolated in Corsica, Sardinia, northern continental Italy and in the Balearic Islands.(5) Chapter 2.1.9 of the International Zoosanitary Code lays down the conditions under which the dispatch from infected zones of live animals of species susceptible to bluetongue and their sperm, ova and embryos may take place. Accordingly provision should be made for movements from surveillance and protection zones in compliance with those conditions, pursuant to Article 12 of Directive 2000/75/EC.(6) In view of those different situations, it is necessary to demarcate distinct restricted areas corresponding to protection zones with no movements from and between them, and to prohibit dispatch from these areas, and from the whole territory of Greece, unless the conditions established under the International Zoosanitary Code are met.(7) Taking account of the epidemiological specificity of bluetongue (vector born disease) it is possible to envisage under strict conditions movements of live animals, in particular animals for slaughter, between infected and non-infected regions inside the territory of a Member State.(8) Transit of animals through a restricted area for a short period should be permitted under conditions protecting the animals from vector attacks at all times during transit.(9) Decision 2001/138/EC should therefore be repealed.(10) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The purpose of this Decision is to establish restricted zones, comprising protection and surveillance zones for the purposes of Article 8 of Directive 2000/75/EC, to protect against bluetongue (BT) and to lay down rules on movements of animals of species susceptible to bluetongue in and from those zones. The dispatch and transit of live animals of species susceptible to bluetongue and their sperm, ova and embryos, are prohibited:- from or through the territory corresponding to the administrative units listed in Annex I A,- from or through the territory corresponding to the administrative units listed in Annex I B,- from or through the territory corresponding to the administrative units listed in Annex I C,- from or through the territory corresponding to the administrative units listed in Annex I D. 1. By way of derogation from Article 2, dispatches from the restricted zones set out in Annex I, of animals susceptible to bluetongue, their sperm, ova and embryos shall be authorised provided that they comply with the conditions laid down in Annex II.2. In intra-Community trade, the Member State of origin availing itself of this derogation shall ensure that the following additional wording is added to the corresponding certificates laid down in Council Directives 64/432/EEC(3), 88/407/EEC(4), 89/556/EEC(5), 91/68/EEC(6) and 92/65/EEC(7): ""in compliance with Decision 2001/783/EC"".3. When in a Member State, no specific zones have been demarcated in the frame of Article 2, internal movements of animals susceptible to bluetongue, their sperm, ova and embryos, may be authorised by the competent authorities taking account of the epidemiological specificity of the prevailing situation. By way of derogation from Article 2 and concerning dispatches from the restricted zones set out in Annex I to regions not listed in Annex I in the same Member State, the national competent authorities may authorise movements of live animals when:- the surveillance and monitoring programme in an epidemiological relevant area of origin has proved the cessation of bluetongue virus (BTV) transmission or of adult Culicoides activity, and- the vector surveillance programme in an epidemiological relevant area of destination has proved the cessation of adult Culicoides activity.Member States using this derogation shall set up a channelized procedure, under the control of competent authorities of origin and destination, in order to prevent any further movement to another Member State of animals moved under the conditions provided in this Article. By way of derogation from Article 2 and concerning dispatches from restricted zones set out in Annex I to regions not listed in Annex I in the same Member State, the national competent authorities may authorise movements of slaughtering animals under the conditions that:(a) no virus circulation has been demonstrated in an area of at least 20 km surrounding the farm of origin for at least 100 days before the transport;(b) the animals to be moved do not show any sign of bluetongue on the day of transport;(c) the animals must be transported in vehicles sealed by the competent authority directly to the slaughterhouse for the purpose of slaughter without delay, under official supervision;(d) the competent authority responsible for the slaughterhouse should be informed of the intention to send animals to it and must notify the dispatching competent authority of their arrival. In the case of dispatch of animals originating from an area of the Community outside the restricted zones set out in Annex I, when the route plan indicates that part of the journey will pass through a restricted zone set out in Annex I, an insecticide treatment of the animals and the means of transport shall be carried out at the place of loading or in any case prior to entering the restricted zone.When, during transit through a restricted zone, a rest period is foreseen in a staging post, insecticide treatment shall be carried out in order to protect animals from any attack by vectors.For animals which transit through a restricted zone, the following additional wording shall be added to the corresponding certificates laid down in Directives 64/432/EEC, 91/68/EEC and 92/65/EEC: ""Insecticide treatment with (name of the product) on (date) at (time) in conformity with Decision 2001/783/EC""The provisions of this article shall apply subject to the authorisation of the competent authorities of the Member State of destination and transit. The Member States shall ensure that the measures they apply to trade are in compliance with this Decision and inform the Commission thereof. Decision 2001/138/EC is repealed. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 November 2001.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 74.(2) OJ L 50, 21.2.2001, p. 17.(3) OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64.(4) OJ L 194, 22.7.1988, p. 10.(5) OJ L 302, 19.10.1989, p. 1.(6) OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 19.(7) OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54.ANNEX I(Protection zones and surveillance zones)ANNEX I AItalySicilia: Agrigento, Caltanisetta, Catania, Enna, Messina, Palermo, Ragusa, Siracusa e TrapaniCalabria: Catanzaro, Cosenza, Crotone, Reggio Calabria, Vibo ValentiaBasilicata: Matera, PotenzaPuglia: Bari, Brindisi, Foggia, Lecce, TarantoCampania: Avellino, Benevento, Caserta, Napoli, SalernoANNEX I BFrance:Corse-du-sud, Haute-CorseSpain:BalearesItaly:Sardegna: Cagliari, Nuoro, Sassari, OristanoANNEX I CLazio: provinces of Viterbo, Latina, RomaToscana: province of GrossetoANNEX I DGreece: all nomosANNEX IIConditions applying to dispatch from restricted areas of animals of species susceptible to bluetongue their sperm, ova and embryosA. Live animals must have been:1. protected from Culicoides attack for at least 100 days prior to shipment, or2. protected from Culicoides attack for at least 28 days prior to shipment, and subjected during that period to a serological test to detect antibodies to the BTV group, such as the BT competition ELISA or the BT AGID test, with negative results on two occasions, with an interval of not less than seven days between each test, the first test being carried out at least 21 days after introduction into the quarantine station, or3. protected from Culicoides attack for at least 14 days prior to shipment, and subjected during that period to a BTV isolation test or polymerase chain reaction test, with negative results, on blood samples taken on two occasions, with an interval of not less than seven days between each test, the first test being carried out at least seven days after introduction into the quarantine station,and4. protected from Culicoides attack during transportation to the place of shipment.B. Semen must have been obtained from donors which have been:1. protected from Culicoides attack for at least 100 days before commencement of, and during, collection of the semen, or2. subjected to a serological test to detect antibodies to the BTV group such as the BT competition ELISA or the BT AGID test, with negative results, at least every 60 days throughout the collection period and between 28 and 60 days after the final collection for this consignment, or3. subjected to a virus isolation test or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test on blood samples collected at commencement and conclusion of, and at least every seven days (virus isolation test) or at least every 28 days (PCR test) during, semen collection for this consignment, with negative results.C. Ovas and embryos must have been obtained from donors which have been:1. protected from Culicoides attack for at least 100 days before commencement of, and during, collection of the embryos/ovas, or2. subjected to a serological test to detect antibodies to the BTV group such as the BT competition ELISA or the BT AGID test, between 28 and 60 days after collection with negative results, or3. subjected to a BTV isolation test or polymerase chain reaction test on a blood sample taken on the day of collection, with negative results. +",veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;disease prevention;prevention of disease;prevention of illness;preventive medicine;prophylaxis;screening for disease;screening for illness;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;EU control;Community control;European Union control;transport of animals,21 +44800,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/127 of 27 January 2015 determining the quantities to be added to the quantity fixed for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2015 under the tariff quotas opened by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 412/2014 for eggs, egg products and egg albumin originating in Ukraine. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188(2) and (3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 412/2014 (2) opened annual tariff quotas for imports of eggs and egg albumin originating in Ukraine.(2) The quantities covered by the applications for import licences lodged from 1 to 7 December 2014 for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2015 are less than those available. The quantities for which applications have not been lodged should therefore be determined and these should be added to the quantity fixed for the next quota subperiod.(3) In order to ensure efficient management of the measure, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,. The quantities for which import licence applications have not been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 412/2014, to be added to the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2015, are set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 January 2015.For the Commission,on behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 412/2014 of 23 April 2014 opening and providing for the administration of a Union import tariff quota for eggs, eggs products and albumins originating in Ukraine (OJ L 121, 24.4.2014, p. 32).ANNEXOrder No Quantities not applied for, to be added to the quantities available for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 201509.4275 375 00009.4276 750 000 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;egg;egg product;egg preparation;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;animal protein;import (EU);Community import;Ukraine,21 +17035,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1933/97 of 3 October 1997 amending for the 12th time Regulation (EC) No 413/97 adopting exceptional support measures for the market in pigmeat in the Netherlands. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in pigmeat (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas, because of the outbreak of classical swine fever in certain production regions in the Netherlands, exceptional support measures for the market in pigmeat in that Member State were adopted in Commission Regulation (EC) No 413/97 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1688/97 (4);Whereas the aid referred to in Article 4a of Regulation (EC) No 413/97 is to be converted at the agricultural conversion rate; whereas, pursuant to Article 6 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 of 28 December 1992 on the unit of account and the conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the common agricultural policy (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 150/95 (6), the operative event for this rate is the event whereby the economic objective of the operation is attained; whereas for the aid in question the operative event should be defined as the beginning of each month for which aid is granted;Whereas, because of the continuing veterinary and trade restrictions adopted by the Dutch authorities, the number of very young piglets which may be delivered to the competent authorities should be increased, thereby permitting continuation of the exceptional measures in the weeks to come;Whereas, as a result of the appearance of new cases of classical swine fever in the Netherlands, the Dutch authorities have introduced new protection and surveillance zones; whereas the good veterinary and health situation has permitted cancellation of the protection and surveillance zones around Oirlo and Toldijke I; whereas these amendments should be incorporated in a new Annex replacing Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 413/97;Whereas the rapid and effective application of exceptional market support measures is one of the best means of combating the spread of classical swine fever; whereas this Regulation should therefore apply from 18 September 1997;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Pigmeat,. Regulation (EC) No 413/97 is hereby amended as follows:1. the following paragraph is added to Article 4a:'6. The operative event for the agricultural conversion rate shall be the beginning of each month for which aid is granted.`;2. Annex I is replaced by Annex I hereto;3. Annex II is replaced by Annex II hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 18 September 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 October 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 282, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ L 62, 4. 3. 1997, p. 26.(4) OJ L 239, 30. 8. 1997, p. 1.(5) OJ L 387, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.(6) OJ L 22, 31. 1. 1995, p. 1.ANNEX I'ANNEX IMaximum number of animals from 18 February 1997:>TABLE>ANNEX II'ANNEX II1. The protection and surveillance zones in the following areas:- Venhorst,- Best,- Nederweert,- Soerendonk,- Diessen,- Dalfsen I,- Schoondijke.2. The zone in which the transport of pigs is banned as defined in the Ministerial Decree of 14 April 1997 published in the Staatscourant of 15 April 1997, page 12.` +",Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;market support;production aid;aid to producers,21 +4419,"2007/269/EC: Commission Decision of 23 April 2007 on protective measures with regard to equine infectious anaemia in Romania (notified under document number C(2007) 1652) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Equine infectious anaemia (EIA) is a viral disease affecting only animals of the family Equidae. Infection with EIA tends to become inapparent if death does not result from one of the acute clinical attacks. The incubation period is normally one to three weeks, but may be as long as three months. Infected equidae remain infectious for life and can potentially transmit the infection to other equidae. Transmission occurs by the transfer of blood from an infected equine animal most likely via interrupted feeding of bloodsucking horseflies, in utero to the foetus or by use of contaminated needles or infusion of blood products containing the virus.(2) EIA is a compulsorily notifiable disease in accordance with Annex A to Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae (2). In addition, Council Directive 82/894/EEC of 21 December 1982 on the notification of animal diseases within the Community (3) provides that outbreaks of EIA are to be notified to the Commission and other Member States through the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS).(3) Article 4(5) of Directive 90/426/EEC provides for restrictions concerning the movement of equidae from holdings where the presence of EIA has been confirmed until, following the slaughter of the infected animals, the remaining animals have undergone two Coggins tests with negative results.(4) Unlike in other Member States, EIA is endemic in Romania and immediate slaughter of infectious equidae is not implemented consistently. For this reason, Romania has voluntarily continued after accession to the European Union to implement mutatis mutandis the relevant measures provided for in Commission Decision 2004/825/EC of 29 November 2004 on protection measures with regard to imports of equidae from Romania (4).(5) In view of the trade in live equidae, their semen, ova and embryos, the disease situation in Romania is liable to present an animal health risk for equidae in the Community.(6) It is therefore appropriate to adopt protective measures laying down a specific regime for the movement of and trade in equidae and equine ova and embryos that come from Romania in order to safeguard the health and welfare of equidae in Member States.(7) Commission Decision 93/623/EEC of 20 October 1993 establishing the identification document (passport) accompanying registered equidae (5) and Commission Decision 2000/68/EC of 22 December 1999 amending Decision 93/623/EEC and establishing the identification of equidae for breeding and production (6) require equidae to be accompanied during their movements or transportation by an identification document.(8) The certification requirements for the movement and transport of equidae are laid down in Article 8 of Directive 90/426/EEC. In order to enhance the traceability of registered equidae from areas affected by EIA to other Member States, the attestation in accordance with Annex B to Directive 90/426/EEC should be replaced by animal health certification in accordance with Annex C to that Directive.(9) In accordance with Part A of Chapter II of Annex D to Council Directive 92/65/EEC of 13 July 1992 laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A (I) to Directive 90/425/EEC (7), Commission Decision 95/307/EC of 24 July 1995 determining the specimen animal health certificate for trade in semen of the equine species (8) provides for the testing of stallions for EIA if semen is collected for intra-Community trade. However, it is necessary to complement the animal health conditions laid down in Commission Decision 95/294/EC of 24 July 1995 determining the specimen animal health certificate for trade in ova and embryos of the equine species (9) with a test requirement for EIA, if ova and embryos are collected from mares resident in Romania.(10) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Protective measures applying to equidae coming from Romania1.   Romania shall ensure that equidae are not dispatched to other Member States unless those equidae comply with the following conditions:(a) they have been subjected to a Coggins test, with a negative result, carried out on a sample of blood taken within 30 days prior to dispatch, and that test and its result are entered in Section VII of the identification document provided for in Decisions 93/623/EEC and 2000/68/EC and accompanying the animal during its movement;(b) they are accompanied by an animal health certificate in accordance with Annex C to Directive 90/426/EEC, which shall bear the additional wording:2.   Paragraph 1 shall not apply to equidae from holdings situated outside Romania that either transit Romania on major routes and highways or are transported through Romania directly and without interruption of the journey to a slaughterhouse for immediate slaughter.3.   Romania shall ensure that ova and embryos of equidae are not dispatched to other Member States, unless those products comply with the following conditions:(a) they were collected from donor mares which were subjected to a Coggins test, with a negative result in each case, carried out on a sample of blood taken from each donor mare within 30 days prior to collection of the ova or embryos in the consignment; and(b) the consignment of ova or embryos is accompanied by an animal health certificate in accordance with the Annex to Decision 95/294/EC which shall bear the additional wording:4.   Romania shall regularly report to the Commission and the other Member States about the evolution of EIA and the measures implemented for its control. ApplicabilityThis Decision shall apply from the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. AddresseesThis Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 April 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29. Directive as last amended by Directive 2002/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 315, 19.11.2002, p. 14).(2)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 42. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/104/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 352).(3)  OJ L 378, 31.12.1982, p. 58. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2004/216/EC (OJ L 67, 5.3.2004, p. 27).(4)  OJ L 358, 3.12.2004, p. 18. Decision repealed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1792/2006 (OJ L 362, 20.12.2006, p. 1).(5)  OJ L 298, 3.12.1993, p. 45. Decision as amended by Decision 2000/68/EC (OJ L 23, 28.1.2000, p. 72).(6)  OJ L 23, 28.1.2000, p. 72.(7)  OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54. Directive as last amended by Directive 2004/68/EC (OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 321, as corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 128).(8)  OJ L 185, 4.8.1995, p. 58.(9)  OJ L 182, 2.8.1995, p. 27. +",animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;Romania;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule,21 +25323,"2003/838/EC: Council Decision of 27 November 2003 on the signing, on behalf of the Community, and provisional application of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters extending for the period from 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004 the validity of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire on fishing off the coast of Côte d'Ivoire. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 37 in conjunction with the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Under the terms of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire on fishing off the coast of Côte d'Ivoire(1), the contracting parties are, prior to the expiry of the period of validity of the Protocol to the Agreement, to enter into negotiations to determine by mutual agreement the contents of the Protocol for the period that follows and, where applicable, the amendments or additions to be made to the Annex thereto.(2) The two parties have decided that, pending negotiations on amendments to the Protocol, the period of validity of the current Protocol approved by Regulation (EC) No 722/2001(2), should be extended by one year by means of an agreement in the form of an exchange of letters initialled on 16 May 2003.(3) By virtue of the agreement in the form of an exchange of letters, Community fishermen are, from 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004, entitled to fishing opportunities in waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Côte d'Ivoire.(4) To avoid any interruption in the fishing activities of Community vessels it is essential that the extension should come into effect as soon as possible. It is therefore advisable to sign the agreement in the form of an exchange of letters and apply it provisionally pending the completion of the procedures required for concluding it.(5) The method of allocating the fishing opportunities among Member States on the basis of the Protocol that has expired should be confirmed,. The signing of the Agreement, in the form of an Exchange of Letters extending for the period from 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004 the validity of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire on fishing off the coast of Côte d'Ivoire is hereby approved on behalf of the Community, pending a Council Decision to conclude the Agreement.The text of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters is attached to this Decision. The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters shall apply provisionally from 1 July 2003. The fishing opportunities set out in the Protocol shall be allocated among the Member States as follows:(a) demersal fishing:>TABLE>(b) tuna fishing:(i) tuna seiners>TABLE>(ii) surface longliners>TABLE>(iii) pole-and-line tuna vessels>TABLE>If licence applications from these Member States do not cover all the fishing opportunities available under the Protocol, the Commission may consider licence applications from any other Member State. Member States whose vessels operate under the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters shall, in accordance with the detailed rules laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 500/2001(3), notify the Commission of the quantities of each stock caught in the fishing area of Côte d'Ivoire. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the persons empowered to sign the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters on behalf of the Community pending its conclusion.. Done at Brussels, 27 November 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. Castelli(1) OJ L 379, 31.12.1990, p. 3.(2) OJ L 102, 12.4.2001, p. 1.(3) OJ L 73, 15.3.2001, p. 8. +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);Côte d'Ivoire;Ivory Coast;Republic of Côte d’Ivoire;fishing agreement;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;financial compensation of an agreement,21 +42814,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 866/2013 of 9 September 2013 amending Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 as regards transit of consignments of poultry meat from Belarus through Lithuania to the Russian territory of Kaliningrad Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 2002/99/EC of 16 December 2002 laying down the animal health rules governing the production, processing, distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption (1) and in particular the introductory phrase of Article 8, the first paragraph of point 1 of Article 8, point 4 of Article 8 and Article 9(4)(c) thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 2002/99/EC lays down the general animal health rules governing the production, processing, distribution within the Union and the introduction from third countries of products of animal origin for human consumption and provides for establishing specific rules and certification for transit.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 of 8 August 2008 laying down a list of third countries, territories, zones or compartments from which poultry and poultry products may be imported into and transit through the Community and the veterinary certification requirements (2) lays down that certain commodities are only to be imported into and transit through the Union from third countries, territories, zones or compartments listed in the table in Part 1 of Annex I thereto. It also lays down the veterinary certification requirements for such commodities. Those requirements take also into account whether or not additional guarantees are requested due to the disease status of those third countries, territories, zones or compartments. The additional guarantees with which those commodities are to comply are set out in Part 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 798/2008.(3) Article 4(4) of Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 requires that specified pathogen-free eggs, meat, minced meat and mechanically separated meat of poultry, ratites and wild game-birds, eggs and egg products transiting through the Union shall be accompanied by a certificate drawn up in accordance with the model certificate set out in Annex XI and complying with the conditions set out in that certificate.(4) In view of the isolated geographic situation of the Russian territory of Kaliningrad, Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 derogates from the requirements of Article 4(4) of that Regulation and lays down specific conditions for transit of certain consignments from and bound for Russia through Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Those conditions include additional controls and the sealing of the consignments.(5) Belarus requested the Commission to authorise the transit through the Union of poultry meat from Belarus through Lithuania to the Russian territory of Kaliningrad.(6) Owing to the geographical situation of Kaliningrad and the already existing procedural structures laid down in Article 18(2) of Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 with regard to transit of commodities from and bound to Russia, the transit of poultry meat from Belarus through Lithuania to the Russian territory of Kaliningrad by rail or road should be permitted, provided the conditions laid down in Article 18(2), (3) and (4) for other commodities are complied with.(7) Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 should be amended in order to include the commodity poultry meat in its Article 18(2) and to modify the entry for Belarus in Part 1 of Annex I to that Regulation.(8) Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 should therefore be amended accordingly.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 is amended as follows:(1) The introductory paragraph in Article 18(2) is replaced by the following:(2) Annex I is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 September 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 18, 23.1.2003, p. 11.(2)  OJ L 226, 23.8.2008, p. 1.ANNEXAnnex I to Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 is amended as follows:(1) In Part 1 the entry for Belarus is replaced by the following:‘BY – Belarus BY - 0 Whole country EP, E and POU (only for transit through Lithuania) IX’(2) In Part 2, in the section ‘Additional guarantees (AG)’, the entry ‘IX’ is replaced by the following:‘ ‘IX’ : only transit through Lithuania of consignments of eggs, egg products and poultry meat originating in Belarus and bound for the Russian territory of Kaliningrad shall be permitted provided that Article 18(2), (3) and (4) is complied with.’ +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;egg product;egg preparation;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;transport document;TIR carnet;accompanying document;consignment note;way bill;transit;passenger transit;transit of goods;poultrymeat;Belarus;Republic of Belarus;Lithuania;Republic of Lithuania,21 +39286,"2011/492/EU: Council Decision of 18 July 2011 concerning the conclusion of consultations with the Republic of Guinea-Bissau under Article 96 of the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States of the other part, signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000 (1) and revised at Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on 22 June 2010 (2) (the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement), and in particular Article 96 thereof,Having regard to the internal agreement on measures to be taken and procedures to be followed for the implementation of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement (3), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,In conjunction with the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,Whereas:(1) The essential elements referred to in Article 9 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement have been violated.(2) On 29 March 2011, pursuant to Article 96 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement, consultations started with Guinea-Bissau in the presence of representatives of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, including the African Union, Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) during which representatives of the Guinea-Bissau government presented satisfactory proposals and undertakings.(3) Consequently, the consultations opened under Article 96 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement should be closed and appropriate measures adopted for the performance of these undertakings,. Consultations with Guinea-Bissau under Article 96 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement are hereby concluded. The measures set out in the annexed letter are hereby adopted as appropriate measures under Article 96(2)(c) of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.It shall expire on 19 July 2012.It shall be reviewed regularly at least once every six months, preferably in the light of joint monitoring missions by the European External Action Service and the Commission.. Done at Brussels, 18 July 2011.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. ASHTON(1)  OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3.(2)  OJ L 287, 4.11.2010, p. 3.(3)  OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 376.ANNEXDRAFT LETTERPresident of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau,Prime Minister of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau,Sirs,The European Union regards the mutiny of 1 April 2010 and the subsequent appointment of its main instigators to high-ranking posts in the military hierarchy as a serious and evident breach of essential elements set out in Article 9 of the partnership agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States of the other part, signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000 (the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement). It has on several occasions expressed concern about the failure to ensure the primacy of civilian authority and to abide by the principles of good democratic governance in Guinea-Bissau.In application of Article 96 of the the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement, the European Union has therefore engaged in a political dialogue with the government in order to study the situation and possible solutions. Following the agreement of the Guinea-Bissau government, the consultations opened in Brussels on 29 March 2011.During the meeting the participants discussed the necessary measures for ensuring the primacy of civilian authority, improving democratic governance, guaranteeing the safeguarding of constitutional order and the rule of law and tackling impunity and organised crime. Prior to the consultations, the Guinea-Bissau authorities submitted a memorandum with proposals designed to assuage the concerns raised in the European Union’s letter.The European Union noted these undertakings in the course of the consultations, particularly as regards:— the conduct and conclusion of judicial investigations and proceedings that are fully independent and carried out under appropriate logistic and security conditions, relating to the assassinations in March and June 2009,— the effective implementation of the security sector reform based on the strategy adopted by the national parliament and the legislative package drawn up with the support of the EU’s CSDP mission,— the renewal of the military hierarchy to ensure the appointment to senior command of persons not involved in unconstitutional or illegal conduct or acts of violence, in conformity with the conclusions and recommendations of the Ecowas roadmap for security sector reform,— the approval of and assistance to an experts’ mission to support security sector reform and the protection of political figures, to be carried out with the support of Ecowas, the CPLP and/or other partners,— the preparation, adoption and effective implementation of national operational plans to implement security sector reform and to combat drug trafficking,— the improvement of the administrative and financial management of civilian and military employees, and measures to combat money laundering.In its conclusions following the consultations the European Union urged the representatives of Guinea-Bissau to undertake judicial investigations and proceedings into the events of 1 April 2010 to reinforce efforts to tackle the problem of impunity and to specify a more detailed timetable for implementation of these undertakings in compliance with the time-frame set out in the Ecowas roadmap.The European Union found the undertakings made by Guinea-Bissau broadly encouraging. Accordingly, it was decided to close the consultations and to adopt appropriate measures under Article 96(2)(c) of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement.The gradual resumption of cooperation with a view to safeguarding the essential elements referred to in the the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement will take place in the following stages as set out in Annex I (schedule of commitments):1. The European Union is continuing to finance ongoing contracts, humanitarian and emergency operations, measures in direct support of the people of Guinea-Bissau and projects to combat transnational crime and support the consolidation of democracy. Guinea-Bissau is eligible for the EDF MDG initiative. The allocation of funding under regional projects covering Guinea-Bissau and from other EDF facilities (water, energy, etc.) and the launch of preparatory measures for the implementation of future projects, including the preparation and implementation of future operations by the European Investment Bank, will be examined on a case-by-case basis.2. The suspension of projects and programmes in the ‘Conflict Prevention’ focal sector (with the exception of Projust, Paracem and disbursement of contributions to the RSS pension fund under the PARSS programme to support reform of the security sector), the ‘Water and Energy’ focal sector (Bissau Electrification Project) and outside the focal sectors (the Sustainable Management of Road Transport Project and Private Sector Support Programme) will be lifted as soon as the following take place:(i) submission of a detailed timetable for implementation of security sector reform undertakings in compliance with the Ecowas roadmap;(ii) the finalisation, adoption, enactment and publication of the security sector reform legislative package drawn up with the support of the EU’s CSDP mission;(iii) the approval of and assistance to an experts’ mission to support security sector reform and the protection of political figures, to be carried out with the support of Ecowas, the CPLP and/or other partners; and(iv) the preparation, adoption and a start to effective implementation of national operational plans to implement security sector reform and to combat drug trafficking and money laundering.3. Disbursement of the EDF’s first contribution to the retirement pension fund for elderly surplus staff in the security sector (PARSS programme, 9th EDF), conditional on payment of the government’s and Ecowas’s contributions, will be subject to:(i) the conduct and conclusion of judicial investigations and proceedings that are fully independent and carried out under appropriate logistic and security conditions, relating to the assassinations in March and June 2009; and(ii) improvements in the administrative and financial management of public, civilian and military employees in Guinea-Bissau.4. The European Union will envisage resuming budget support, resumption of the new support programme for the justice sector (Projust, ‘Conflict Prevention’ focal sector), and preparing a new support programme for civil and military reforms (Paracem, ‘Conflict Prevention’ focal sector), after:(i) continued effective implementation of national operational plans to implement security sector reform and to combat drug trafficking and money laundering;(ii) the commencement of judicial investigations and proceedings into the events of 1 April 2010;(iii) renewal of the military hierarchy to ensure the appointment to senior command of persons not involved in unconstitutional or illegal conduct or acts of violence, in conformity with the conclusions and recommendations of the Ecowas roadmap for security sector reform.The European Union reserves the right to amend these measures in the light of the changing political situation and progress in the implementation of commitments.As part of the procedure under Article 96 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement, the European Union will continue to monitor the situation in Guinea-Bissau closely over a period of 12 months. During this period an enhanced dialogue will be pursued with the government under Article 8 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement with a view to safeguarding the essential elements referred to in that Agreement. Regular reviews will be conducted by the European Union; the first monitoring mission should in principle take place within six months.The two parties undertake to hold a regular political dialogue under Article 8 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement on reforms in the area of political, judicial and economic governance, paying particular attention to the reform of the security sector, measures to tackle impunity and organised crime, particularly drug trafficking.We have the honour to be, Sirs, yours faithfully,For the CouncilThe PresidentC. ASHTONFor the CommissionCommissionerA. PIEBALGSANNEX I: SCHEDULE OF COMMITMENTSCommitments by partnersCommitment by Guinea-Bissau Commitment by the European UnionSTATE OF PLAY Financing continues for ongoing contracts, humanitarian and emergency operations, measures in direct support of the people of Guinea-Bissau and projects to combat transnational crime and support the consolidation of democracy. Programmes and actions covered by appropriate measures have been frozen. The country is eligible for the MDG initiative. The allocation of funding under regional projects covering Guinea-Bissau and from other EDF facilities (water, energy, etc.) and the launch of preparatory measures for the implementation of future projects, including the preparation and implementation of possible operations by the European Investment Bank, to be examined on a case-by-case basis by the competent departments of the European Union.Implementation of the following undertakings:Resumption of projects and programmes:— Submission of a detailed timetable for implementation of security sector reform undertakings in compliance with the Ecowas roadmap— Finalisation, adoption, enactment and publication of the security sector reform legislative package (1) drawn up with the support of the EU’s CSDP mission— Approval of and assistance to an experts’ mission to support security sector reform and the protection of political figures, to be carried out with the support of Ecowas, the CPLP and/or other partners— Preparation, adoption and start to effective implementation of national operational plans to implement security sector reform and to combat drug trafficking and money laundering— in the ‘Conflict Prevention’ focal sector (with the exception of Projust, Paracem and disbursement of contributions to the RSS pension fund under the PARSS programme)— the ‘Water and Energy’ focal sector (Bissau Electrification Project)— outside the focal sectors (the Sustainable Management of Road Transport Project and Private Sector Support Programme)Implementation of the following undertakings:(current financial reference amount: EUR 3 million)— Conduct and conclusion of judicial investigations and proceedings that are fully independent and carried out under appropriate logistic and security conditions relating to the assassinations in March and June 2009— Improvements in the administrative and financial management of public, civilian and military employees in Guinea-Bissau— Disbursement of the contribution to the retirement pension fund for elderly surplus staff in the security sector (PARSS programme, ‘Conflict Prevention’ sector), in so far as the government and Ecowas provide the necessary fundingImplementation of the following undertakings:Resumption of programmes:— Effective implementation of national operational plans to implement security sector reform and to combat drug trafficking and money laundering— Commencement of judicial investigations and proceedings into the events of 1 April 2010— Renewal of the military hierarchy to ensure the appointment to senior command of persons not involved in unconstitutional or illegal conduct or acts of violence, in conformity with the conclusions and recommendations of the Ecowas roadmap for security sector reform— support programme for the justice sector (Projust, ‘Conflict Prevention’ focal sector)— to support reform of the civil and military administration – Paracem (‘Conflict Prevention’ focal sector)— for budgetary support(1)  Framework legislation for the reform of the security sector (indicative list [translation]): National Strategic Defence Concept, National Defence Act, Armed Forces Organisation Act, Armed Forces General Staff Act, Army Act, Navy Act, Air Force Act, Defence Ministry Act, Military Readiness Act (revision of Act No 3/99), Military Service Act (revision of Act No 4/99), Interior Ministry Act. +",Guinea-Bissau;Portuguese Guinea;Republic of Guinea-Bissau;settlement of disputes;conflict resolution;conflict settlement;dispute settlement;peace negotiations;prevention of delinquency;fight against delinquency;cooperation policy;democracy;democratic equality;political pluralism;ACP-EU Convention;ACP-EC Convention;rule of law;human rights;attack on human rights;human rights violation;protection of human rights,21 +2037,"82/512/EEC: Commission Decision of 13 July 1982 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Nicolet - Digital Oscilloscope, model Explorer II' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 7 January 1982, Germany has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'Nicolet - Digital Oscilloscope, model Explorer II', ordered in December 1980 and to be used for the study of the principles of cell disconnection in tissue culture cells of spinal marrow and cerebellum, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 14 May 1982 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is an oscilloscope; whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus described as 'Nicolet - Digital Oscilloscope, model Explorer II', which is the subject of an application by Germany of 7 January 1982, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 July 1982.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 134, 31. 5. 1979, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32. +",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;biology;bacteriology;embryology;microbiology,21 +35201,"2008/641/EC: Commission Decision of 31 July 2008 derogating from Decisions 2003/858/EC and 2006/656/EC and suspending imports into the Community from Malaysia of consignments of certain live fish and of certain aquaculture products (notified under document number C(2008) 3849) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), and in particular the first indent of Article 18(1) and Article 18(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28 January 1991 concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products (2) lays down rules governing imports into the Community from third countries of aquaculture animals and products. It provides that imports of aquaculture animals and products must satisfy certain conditions laid down in that Directive and come from third countries or parts thereof appearing on a list drawn up in accordance with that Directive.(2) Commission Decision 2003/858/EC of 21 November 2003 laying down the animal health conditions and certification requirements for imports of live fish, their eggs and gametes intended for farming, and live fish of aquaculture origin and products thereof intended for human consumption (3) establishes harmonised animal health rules for the importation into the Community of certain live fish, their eggs and gametes and certain live fish of aquaculture origin and products thereof. In addition, it lists the territories from which imports into the Community of certain species of live fish, their eggs and gametes are authorised.(3) Commission Decision 2006/656/EC of 20 September 2006 laying down the animal health conditions and certification requirements for imports of fish for ornamental purpose (4) establishes harmonised animal health rules for imports of ornamental fish into the Community. In addition, that Decision lists the territories from which imports into the Community of certain ornamental fish are authorised.(4) Decision 2003/858/EC lists Malaysia as a third country from which imports into the Community of live fish belonging to the Cyprinidae family, their eggs and gametes intended for farming and of live fish of aquaculture origin of that family, their eggs and gametes intended for restocking of put and take fisheries are authorised.(5) Under Decision 2006/656/EC imports into the Community of certain ornamental fish from Malaysia are authorised. Fish of the Cyprinidae family is covered by that Decision.(6) The results of the latest Community inspection visit to Malaysia have revealed serious shortcomings as regards registration of aquaculture farms, notification of diseases and official controls of animal health throughout the production chain of aquaculture animals and ornamental fish. Such shortcomings are likely to lead to the spread of disease, thus presenting a serious threat to animal health in the Community. A lack of proper animal health checks by the competent authority of Malaysia, which is likely to increase that threat, was also revealed by that inspection.(7) It is therefore necessary to suspend imports from Malaysia of live fish belonging to the Cyprinidae family, their eggs and gametes intended for farming, of live fish belonging to the Cyprinidae family of aquaculture origin, their eggs and gametes for restocking of put and take fisheries, as well as of certain ornamental fish belonging to that family. As all the other tropical ornamental fish imported from Malaysia are not susceptible to the epizootic haematopoietic necrosis, infectious salmon anaemia, viral haemorrhagic septicaemia, infectious haematopoietic necrosis, spring viraemia of carp, bacterial kidney disease, infectious pancreatic necrosis, Koi herpes virus and infection with Gyrodactylus salaris there is no need to suspend imports of tropical ornamental fish.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and (2) of Decision 2003/858/EC and from Articles 3 and 4 of Decision 2006/656/EC, Member States shall suspend imports into their territory from Malaysia of the following consignments of fish belonging to the Cyprinidae family, their eggs and gametes:(a) consignments of live fish, intended for farming;(b) consignments of live fish, of aquaculture origin intended for restocking of put and take fisheries; and(c) in the case of consignments of ornamental fish, only the species Carassius auratus, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Cyprinus carpio, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, Aristichthys nobilis, Carassius carassius and Tinca tinca of the Cyprinidae family. All expenditure incurred in the application of this Decision shall be charged to the consignee or his agent. This Decision shall apply from 1 August 2008. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 July 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/104/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 352).(2)  OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 324, 11.12.2003, p. 37. Decision as last amended by Decision 2007/158/EC (OJ L 68, 8.3.2007, p. 10).(4)  OJ L 271, 30.9.2006, p. 71. Decision as amended by Decision 2007/592/EC (OJ L 224, 29.8.2007, p. 5). +",import;Malaysia;Eastern Malaysia;Labuan;Malaya;Peninsular Malaysia;Sabah;Sarawak;West Malaysia;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;aquaculture;fish;piscicultural species;species of fish;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +35752,"Regulation (EC) No 452/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2008 concerning the production and development of statistics on education and lifelong learning (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 285(1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,After consultation of the European Economic and Social Committee,Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (1),Whereas:(1) The Council Resolution of 5 December 1994 on the promotion of education and training statistics in the European Union (2) requested the Commission, in close cooperation with the Member States, to expedite the development of education and training statistics.(2) The European Council held in Brussels on 22 and 23 March 2005 agreed to relaunch the Lisbon Strategy. It concluded that Europe must renew the basis of its competitiveness, increase its growth potential and its productivity and strengthen social cohesion, placing the main emphasis on knowledge, innovation and the optimisation of human capital. In that respect, the employability, adaptability and mobility of citizens is vital for Europe.(3) To attain these objectives, European systems of education and training must adapt to the requirements of the knowledge society and the need for an enhanced level of education and better quality employment. Statistics on education, training and lifelong learning are of the highest importance as a basis for political decisions.(4) Lifelong learning is a key element in developing and promoting a skilled, trained and adaptable workforce. In the Presidency Conclusions of the Spring 2005 European Council it was stressed that ‘human capital is Europe's most important asset’. The Integrated Guidelines for Growth and Jobs including the guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States, endorsed by the Council in its Decision 2005/600/EC (3), aim to contribute better to the Lisbon strategy and to establish comprehensive lifelong learning strategies.(5) The adoption in February 2001 of the Council Report ‘Objectives of the education and training systems’ and the adoption in February 2002 of the work programme for 2001-2011 on the follow-up to this report constitute an important step in honouring the commitment to modernise and improve the quality of the education and training systems of the Member States. Indicators and reference levels of European average performance (‘benchmarks’) are among the instruments of the open method of coordination which are important for the ‘Education and Training 2010’ work programme. The Ministers of Education took a decisive step in May 2003 by agreeing on five European benchmarks to be attained by 2010, while stressing they do not define national targets or prescribe decisions to be taken by national governments.(6) On 24 May 2005, the Council adopted Conclusions on ‘New indicators in education and training’ (4). In these Conclusions the Council invited the Commission to present to the Council strategies and proposals for the development of new indicators in nine particular areas of education and training and also stressed that the development of new indicators should fully respect the responsibility of Member States for the organisation of their education systems and should not impose undue administrative or financial burdens on the organisation and institutions concerned, or inevitably lead to an increased number of indicators used to monitor progress.(7) The Council also adopted, in November 2004, Conclusions on European cooperation in vocational education and training, and agreed that priority should be given at European level to ‘the improvement of the scope, precision and reliability of vocational education and training statistics in order to enable evaluation of progress’.(8) Comparable statistical information at Community level is essential for the development of education and lifelong learning strategies and for the monitoring of progress in their implementation. Statistical production should be based on a framework of coherent concepts and comparable data in view of the establishment of an integrated European statistical information system on education, training and lifelong learning.(9) When applying this Regulation, account should be taken of the notion of people at a disadvantage in the labour market referred to in the Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States.(10) The Commission (Eurostat) is collecting data on vocational training in enterprises in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1552/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the statistics relating to vocational training in enterprises (5). However, a broader legal framework is necessary to ensure the sustainable production and development of statistics on education and lifelong learning, covering at least all relevant existing and planned activities. The Commission (Eurostat) is collecting annual data on education from the Member States on a voluntary basis, through a joint action carried out with the Unesco Institute for Statistics (UIS) and with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), usually referred to as the ‘UOE data collection’. The Commission (Eurostat) is also collecting data on education, training and lifelong learning through other household sources such as the European Union Labour Force Survey (6) and the Community statistics on income and living conditions (7) as well as through their ad-hoc modules.(11) Since policy formulation and monitoring in the field of education and lifelong learning is of a dynamic nature and adapts to an evolving environment, the statistical regulatory framework should provide for a certain degree of flexibility in a limited and controlled manner, taking into account the burden for respondents and the Member States.(12) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely the creation of common statistical standards that permit the production of harmonised data cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore be better achieved at Community level, the Community may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve that objective.(13) The production of specific Community statistics is governed by the rules set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 322/97 of 17 February 1997 on Community Statistics (8).(14) This Regulation ensures full respect for the right to the protection of personal data as provided for in Article 8 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.(15) The transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality is governed by the rules set out in Regulation (EC) No 322/97 and in Council Regulation (Euratom, EEC) No 1588/90 of 11 June 1990 on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the Statistical Office of the European Communities (9).(16) Commission Regulation (EC) No 831/2002 of 17 May 2002 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 322/97 on Community statistics concerning access to confidential data for scientific purposes (10) established the conditions pursuant to which access to confidential data transmitted to the Community authority may be granted.(17) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Regulation should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (11).(18) In particular, the Commission should be empowered to select and specify the subjects of the statistics, their characteristics in response to policy or technical needs, the breakdown of characteristics, the observation period and deadlines for transmission of results, the quality requirements including the required precision and the quality reporting framework. Since those measures are of general scope and are designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation, inter alia, by supplementing it with new non-essential elements, they must be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC.(19) The Statistical Programme Committee established by Council Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom (12), has been consulted in accordance with Article 3 of that Decision,. Subject matterThis Regulation establishes a common framework for the systematic production of Community statistics in the field of education and lifelong learning. DefinitionsFor the purpose of this Regulation:(a) ‘Community statistics’ shall be defined as in the first indent of Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 322/97;(b) ‘production of statistics’ shall be defined as in the second indent of Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 322/97;(c) ‘national authorities’ shall be defined as in the third indent of Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 322/97;(d) ‘education’ means organised and sustained communication designed to bring about learning (13);(e) ‘lifelong learning’ means all learning activity undertaken throughout life, with the aim of improving knowledge, skills and competences within a personal, civic, social and/or employment-related perspective (14);(f) ‘micro-data’ means individual statistical records;(g) ‘confidential data’ means data which allow only indirect identification of the statistical units concerned, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 322/97 and Regulation (Euratom, EEC) No 1588/90. DomainsThis Regulation shall apply to the production of statistics in three domains:(a) Domain 1 shall cover statistics on education and training systems;(b) Domain 2 shall cover statistics on the participation of adults in lifelong learning;(c) Domain 3 shall cover other statistics on education and lifelong learning, such as statistics on human capital and on the social and economic benefits of education, not covered by Domains 1 and 2.The production of statistics in those domains shall be carried out in accordance with the Annex. Statistical actions1.   The production of Community statistics in the field of education and lifelong learning shall be implemented by individual statistical actions as follows:(a) the regular delivery of statistics on education and lifelong learning by the Member States, within specified deadlines for Domains 1 and 2;(b) the use of other statistical information systems and surveys, to provide additional statistical variables and indicators on education and lifelong learning, corresponding to Domain 3;(c) the development, improvement and updating of standards and manuals on statistical frameworks, concepts and methods;(d) the improvement of data quality, in the context of the quality framework, to include:— relevance,— accuracy,— timeliness and punctuality,— accessibility and clarity,— comparability, and— coherence.Available capacities within the Member States for data collection and the processing and development of concepts and methods shall be taken into account by the Commission.Where appropriate, special attention and consideration shall be given to the regional dimension of the data collected. Where appropriate, data shall be systematically broken down by gender.2.   Whenever possible, the Commission (Eurostat) shall seek cooperation with the UIS, the OECD and other international organisations with a view to ensuring international comparability of data and to avoid duplication of effort, in particular as regards the development and improvement of statistical concepts and methods and the delivery of statistics by the Member States.3.   Whenever significant new data requirements or insufficient quality of data are identified and before any data collection, the Commission (Eurostat) shall institute pilot studies to be completed on a voluntary basis by the Member States. Such pilot studies shall be carried out in order to assess the feasibility of the relevant data collection, taking into consideration the benefits of the availability of the data in relation to the collection costs and the burden on respondents. Pilot studies shall not necessarily lead to corresponding implementing measures. Transmission of micro-data on individualsWhen necessary for the production of Community statistics, Member States shall transmit confidential micro-data resulting from sample surveys to the Commission (Eurostat) in accordance with the provisions on the transmission of data subject to confidentiality set out in Regulation (EC) No 322/97 and in Regulation (Euratom, EEC) No 1588/90. Member States shall ensure that the transmitted data do not permit the direct identification of the statistical units (individuals). Implementing measures1.   The following measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it, including measures to take account of economic and technical developments concerning the collection, transmission and processing of the data, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 7(3) with a view to ensuring the transmission of high quality data:(a) the selection and specification of subjects covered by the domains and their characteristics in response to policy or technical needs;(b) the breakdowns of characteristics;(c) the observation period and deadlines for transmission of results;(d) the quality requirements, including the required precision;(e) the quality reporting framework.If these measures lead to a requirement for a significant enlargement of existing data collections or for new data collections or surveys, implementing decisions shall be based on a cost-benefit analysis as part of a comprehensive analysis of the effects and implications, taking into account the benefit of the measures, the costs for the Member States and the burden on respondents.2.   The measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall take account of the following:(a) for all Domains, the potential burden on educational institutions and individuals;(b) for all Domains, the results of the pilot studies referred to in Article 4(3);(c) for Domain 1, the latest agreements between the UIS, the OECD and the Commission (Eurostat) on concepts, definitions, data collection format, data processing, periodicity and deadlines for transmission of results;(d) for Domain 2, the results from the Adult Education Pilot Survey performed between 2005 and 2007 and further development needs;(e) for Domain 3, the availability, suitability and the legal context of existing Community data sources after an exhaustive examination of all existing data sources.3.   If necessary, limited derogations and transition periods for one or more Member States, both to be based upon objective grounds, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Article 7(2). Committee1.   The Commission shall be assisted by the Statistical Programme Committee.2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.3.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5a(1) to (4) and Article 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 23 April 2008.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentH.-G. PÖTTERINGFor the CouncilThe PresidentJ. LENARČIČ(1)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 25 September 2007 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Council Decision of 14 February 2008.(2)  OJ C 374, 30.12.1994, p. 4.(3)  OJ L 205, 6.8.2005, p. 21.(4)  OJ C 141, 10.6.2005, p. 7.(5)  OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 1.(6)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 2104/2002 of 28 November 2002 adapting Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 on the organisation of a labour force sample survey in the Community and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1575/2000 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 as far as the list of education and training variables and their codification to be used for data transmission from 2003 onwards are concerned (OJ L 324, 29.11.2002, p. 14).(7)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1983/2003 of 7 November 2003 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1177/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning Community statistics on income and living conditions (EU-SILC) as regards the list of target primary variables (OJ L 298, 17.11.2003, p. 34).(8)  OJ L 52, 22.2.1997, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).(9)  OJ L 151, 15.6.1990, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 322/97.(10)  OJ L 133, 18.5.2002, p. 7. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1000/2007 (OJ L 226, 30.8.2007, p. 7).(11)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23, Decision as amended by Decision 2006/512/EC (OJ L 200, 22.7.2006, p. 11).(12)  OJ L 181, 28.6.1989, p. 47.(13)  According to the 1997 version of the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED).(14)  Council Resolution of 27 June 2002 on lifelong learning (OJ C 163, 9.7.2002, p. 1).ANNEXDOMAINSDomain 1: Education and training systems1.   AimThe aim of this data collection is to provide comparable data on key aspects of education and training systems, specifically on the participation and completion of education programmes, as well as on the cost and type of resources dedicated to education and training.2.   ScopeThe data collection shall cover all domestic educational activities regardless of ownership of, or sponsorship by, the institutions concerned (whether public or private, national or foreign) and of the education delivery mechanism. Correspondingly, the coverage of the data collections shall extend to all student types and age groups.3.   Subjects coveredData shall be collected on:(a) students’ enrolment, including the characteristics of the students;(b) entrants;(c) graduates and graduations;(d) education expenditure;(e) educational personnel;(f) foreign languages learnt;(g) class sizes;allowing the calculation of indicators on the inputs, processes and outputs of the education and training systems.Appropriate information (metadata) shall be transmitted by Member States, describing specificities of national education and training systems and their correspondence with international classifications as well as any deviations from the specifications of the data request and any other information which is essential for the interpretation of data and the compilation of comparable indicators.4.   PeriodicityData and metadata shall be supplied annually, if not otherwise specified, within the deadlines agreed between the Commission (Eurostat) and the national authorities taking into account the latest agreements between the UIS, the OECD and the Commission (Eurostat).Domain 2: Participation of adults in lifelong learning1.   AimThe aim of this survey shall be to provide comparable data on participation and non-participation of adults in lifelong learning.2.   ScopeThe statistical unit shall be the individual, covering at least the population age range of 25-64 years. In the case of the collection of information through a survey, proxy answers shall be avoided, wherever possible.3.   Subjects coveredSubjects covered by the survey shall be:(a) participation and non-participation in learning activities;(b) characteristics of these learning activities;(c) information on self-reported skills;(d) socio-demographic information.Data on participation in social and cultural activities shall also be collected on a voluntary basis as explanatory variables useful for further analysis of the participants and non-participants’ profiles.4.   Data sources and sample sizeThe data source shall be a sample survey. Administrative data sources may be used to reduce the burden on respondents. Sample size shall be established on the basis of precision requirements that shall not require effective national sample sizes to be larger than 5 000 individuals, calculated on the assumption of simple random sampling. Within these limits, specific subpopulations shall require particular sampling considerations.5.   PeriodicityData shall be collected every five years. The first year of implementation shall be 2010, at the earliest.Domain 3: Other statistics on education and lifelong learning1.   AimThe aim of this data collection shall be to provide further comparable data on education and lifelong learning to support specific policies at the Community level not included in Domains 1 and 2.2.   ScopeOther statistics on education and lifelong learning shall refer to the following aspects:(a) statistics on education and the economy, required at Community level for monitoring policies on education, research, competitiveness and growth;(b) statistics on education and the labour market, required at Community level for monitoring employment policies;(c) statistics on education and social inclusion, required at Community level for monitoring policies on poverty, social inclusion and migrant integration.For the aspects listed above, the necessary data shall be acquired from existing Community statistical sources. +",vocational training;distance training;e-training;manpower training;pre-vocational training;sandwich training;administrative cooperation;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;education statistics;data collection;compiling data;data retrieval;continuing vocational training;lifelong vocational training;education;educational sciences;science of education,21 +16114,"97/334/EC: Commission Decision of 28 May 1997 concerning certain protective measures with regard to certain fishery products originating in India (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/675/EEC of 10 December 1990 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC (2), and in particular Article 19 (7) thereof,Whereas, upon importation of pealed cooked shrimps originating in a processing establishment in India, the presence of vibrio cholera has been detected;Whereas the presence of vibrio cholera on food is a result of bad hygienic practices before and/or after processing of food;Whereas the presence of vibrio cholera on food presents a potential risk for human health;Whereas imports of products from the establishment concerned in India must not therefore be further allowed;Whereas Community inspections in India and the results of checks at the Community border inspection posts have shown that potential health risks with regard to the production and processing of crustaceans and cephalopods exists;Whereas all fresh crustaceans and cephalopods in fresh form should not be allowed pending a Community inspection on spot verifies the situation;Whereas the processed and frozen crustaceans and cephalopods products from India should therefore, upon presentation for importation at the Community border inspection posts, be sampled in order to demonstrate their wholesomeness;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in conformity with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. This Decision shall apply to crustaceans and cephalopods, fresh, frozen or processed, originating in India. 1. Member States shall ban the imports of fresh crustaceans and cephalopods originating in India.2. Member States shall, in addition to point 1, ban the imports of crustaceans, in all forms, originating in the following establishment in India: Ocean Bounty Ltd. - plant code No 674. Member States shall, using appropriate sampling plans and detection methods, subject each consignment of frozen or processed crustaceans and cephalopods originating in India to a microbiological test in order to ensure that the products concerned do not present a hazard to human health. This test must be carried out with a view to detect the presence of salmonellae and vibrio spp. Member States shall not authorize the importation into their territory or the consignment to another Member State of the products referred to in Article 1 unless the results of the checks referred to in Article 3 confirm the absence of salmonellae and vibrio spp. All expenditure incurred by the application of this Decision shall be chargeable to the consigner, the consignee or their agent. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 May 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 162, 1. 7. 1996, p. 1. +",India;Republic of India;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;mollusc;cephalopod;shellfish;squid;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;public health;health of the population,21 +35179,"2008/601/EC: Commission Decision of 17 July 2008 on the allocation to the Netherlands of additional fishing days, for permanent cessation of fishing activities, within the Skagerrak, that part of ICES zone IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat, ICES zone IV and EC waters of ICES zone IIa (notified under document number C(2008) 3586). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 40/2008 of 16 January 2008 fixing for 2008 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of stocks, applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels in waters where catch limitations are required (1), and in particular point 10 of Annex IIA,Whereas:(1) Point 8 of Annex IIA to Regulation (EC) No 40/2008 specifies the maximum number of days on which Community vessels of an overall length equal to or greater than 10 metres carrying on board beam trawls of mesh sizes equal to or larger than 80 mm may be present within the Skagerrak, that part of ICES zone IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat, ICES zone IV and EC waters of ICES zone IIa, as defined in point 2.1 of Annex IIA, from 1 February 2008 to 31 January 2009.(2) Point 10 of Annex IIA enables the Commission to allocate an additional number of fishing days on which a vessel may be present within the geographical area when carrying on board such beam trawls, on the basis of permanent cessations of fishing activities that have taken place since 1 January 2002.(3) The Netherlands submitted on 4 April 2008 data demonstrating that Dutch vessels carrying on board beam trawlers with mesh size equal to or larger than 80 mm, which have ceased activities since 1 January 2002, deployed 16 % of the fishing effort deployed in 2001 by Dutch vessels present within the geographical area and carrying on board such beam trawls.(4) In view of the data submitted, 19 additional days at sea for vessels carrying on board beam trawls of mesh size equal to or larger than 80 mm and less than 90 mm, 23 additional days at sea for vessels carrying on board beam trawls of mesh size equal to or larger than 90 mm and less than 100 mm, and 21 additional days at sea for vessels carrying on board beam trawls of mesh size equal to or larger than 100 mm should be allocated to the Netherlands in the corresponding geographical area during the period of application of Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 40/2008 extending from 1 February 2008 to 31 January 2009.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,. The maximum number of days a fishing vessel flying the flag of the Netherlands and carrying on board beam trawls of mesh size equal to or larger than 80 mm and less than 90 mm may be present in the Skagerrak, that part of ICES zone IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat, ICES zone IV and EC waters of ICES zone IIa, as laid down in Table I of Annex IIA to Regulation (EC) No 40/2008, shall be increased to 138 days per year. The maximum number of days a fishing vessel flying the flag of the Netherlands and carrying on board beam trawls of mesh size equal to or larger than 90 mm and less than 100 mm may be present in the Skagerrak, that part of ICES zone IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat, ICES zone IV and EC waters of ICES zone IIa, as laid down in Table I of Annex IIA to Regulation (EC) No 40/2008, shall be increased to 166 days per year. The maximum number of days a fishing vessel flying the flag of the Netherlands and carrying on board beam trawls of mesh size equal to or larger than 100 mm may be present in the Skagerrak, that part of ICES zone IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat, ICES zone IV and EC waters of ICES zone IIa, as laid down in Table I of Annex IIA to Regulation (EC) No 40/2008, shall be increased to 150 days per year. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2008.For the CommissionJoe BORGMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 19, 23.1.2008, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 541/2008 (OJ L 157, 17.6.2008, p. 23). +",fishing fleet;fishing capacity;fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;fishing season;biological recovery;closed period for fishing;closed season for fishing;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +42830,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 892/2013 of 16 September 2013 establishing a prohibition of fishing for redfish in EU and international waters of V; international waters of XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of France. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 of 21 January 2013 fixing for 2013 the fishing opportunities available in EU waters and, to EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2013.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2013.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2013 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 September 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 23, 25.1.2013, p. 54.ANNEXNo 38/TQ40Member State FranceStock RED/51214D.Species Redfish (deep pelagic) (Sebastes spp.)Zone EU and international waters of V; international waters of XII and XIVDate 17.8.2013 +",France;French Republic;Greenland;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;Azores;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters,21 +2583,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 510/1999 of 8 March 1999 amending Regulation (EC) No 2848/98 on the raw tobacco sector as regards the setting of certain time limits and Annex II in which the production areas are fixed. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1636/98 (2), and in particular Articles 7 and 11 thereof,Whereas, in the absence of a Council decision on the Commission proposal (3) setting the maximum guarantee thresholds for the 1999, 2000 and 2001 harvests, for the 1999 harvest the Member States cannot meet the time limits for issuing quota statements to producers or the time limits for concluding cultivation contracts fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2848/98 of 22 December 1998 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 as regards the premium scheme, production quotas and the specific aid to be granted to producer groups in the raw tobacco sector (4); whereas these time limits must be postponed;Whereas, in accordance with Article 5(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92, the grant of the premium is subject to the condition that the leaf tobacco comes from a specified production area for each variety;Whereas these areas of production, in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 2848/98, are fixed in Annex II to that Regulation;Whereas, following France's request to include Île de France in the list of Group II production areas it was noticed that Île de France already existed in a number of language versions but that the regions of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Picardy, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Normandy and Réunion were missing, and following Germany's request to include 'Mecklenburg-Vorpommern` in the list of Group III production areas without the word 'westliches`, Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 2848/98, listing the recognised production areas, should be corrected;Whereas these measures should be applied forthwith;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Tobacco,. Regulation (EC) No 2848/98 is amended as follows:1. the following paragraphs 2 and 3 are added to Article 55:'2. For the 1999 harvest, by derogation from Article 22(3), the Member States shall issue the quota statements to individual producers who are not members of a group and to producer groups by 15 April at the latest.3. For the 1999 harvest, by derogation from Article 10(1), the cultivation contracts must be concluded, except in cases of force majeure, by 30 June at the latest.`;2. Annex II is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 March 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 215, 30. 7. 1992, p. 70.(2) OJ L 210, 20. 7. 1998, p. 23.(3) OJ C 361, 24. 11. 1998, p. 16.(4) OJ L 358, 31. 12. 1998, p. 17.ANNEX'ANNEX II>TABLE> +",producer group;producers' organisation;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;restriction on competition;discriminatory trading practice;distortion of competition;illegal trade practice;unfair competition;unfair trade practice;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;tobacco;production aid;aid to producers,21 +27428,"2004/567/JHA: Council Decision 2004/567/JHA of 26 July 2004 amending Decision 2000/820/JHA establishing a European Police College (CEPOL). ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 30(1)(c) and Article 34(2)(c) thereof,Having regard to the initiative of the United Kingdom (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Whereas:(1) By Decision 2004/97/EC, Euratom (3), the Representatives of the Member States, meeting at Head of State or Government level on 13 December 2003, agreed on the location of the seats of certain offices and agencies of the European Union, including the seat of CEPOL.(2) That agreement should be incorporated in the Decision 2000/820/JHA (4),. Decision 2000/820/JHA is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 1(1) shall be replaced by the following:2. Article 4(1) shall be replaced by the following: This Decision shall take effect on the day following that of its publication.Artikel 3This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 2004.For the CouncilThe PresidentB. BOT(1)  OJ C 20, 24.1.2004, p. 18.(2)  Opinion delivered on 20 April 2004 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3)  OJ L 29, 3.2.2004, p. 15.(4)  OJ L 336, 30.12.2000, p. 1. +",fight against crime;crime prevention;police;national police;seat of institution;EU police cooperation;EU police and customs cooperation;operation of the Institutions;EU office or agency;Community service body;EC institutional body;EC satellite body;EC specialised body;EU Agencies and decentralised bodies;European Monitoring Centre;European Union office or agency;European agency;European foundation;autonomous Community body;decentralised Community body;specialised Community agency,21 +12009,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 3112/93 of 10 November 1993 laying down detailed rules for the application of the specific aid arrangements for the smaller Aegean islands in respect of vineyards and the private storage of liqueur wines. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 of 19 July 1993 introducing specific measures for the smaller Aegean islands concerning certain agricultural products (1), and in particular Articles 9 (4) and 10 (2) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 of 28 December 1992 on the unit of account and the conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the common agricultural policy (2), and in particular Articles 6 and 9 (1) thereof,Whereas Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 provides for a system of aid per hectare for the continued cultivation of vines for the production of quality wines psr in traditional production areas in the smaller Aegean islands; whereas detailed rules should be laid down for the administration of these arrangements and for the monitoring of the conditions laid down by the Council;Whereas Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 provides for aid to be granted for te ageing of locally produced quality liqueur wines; whereas detailed rules for its implementation should be adopted as necessary;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3824/92 of 28 December 1992 laying down the prices and amounts fixed in ecus as a result of monetary realignments (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1663/93 (4), establishes a list of prices and amounts to which the coefficient of 1,013088 fixed by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 537/93 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1331/93 (6), is to be applied from the beginning of the 1993/94 marketing year as part of the arrangements for the automatic dismantling of negative monetary gaps;Whereas amongst the aid which could influence wine production provided for under Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 is aid for the ageing of wines and per hectare aid for the continued cultivation of vines for the production of quality wines psr; whereas the abovementioned coefficient should be applied to the amounts of aid in question;Whereas, in order, to ensure that the aid scheme for the ageing of liqueur wines can be administered in a proper and uncomplicated manner, a contract should be concluded between the interested producer and the competent agency for ageing the wine for at least two years; whereas payment of the aid should be made contingent on the lodging of a one-off performance guarantee for a reasonable sum;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1068/93 of 10 April 1993 on detailed rules for determining and applying the agricultural conversion rates (7) applies in respect of the amounts to be paid pursuant to this Regulation; whereas the rate to be used for the aid for the ageing of wines should be laid down;Whereas the application of the measures in question, from the beginning of the 1993/94 wine year, should be provided;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. TITLE I Aid for the production of quality wines psr in the smaller Aegean islands The flat-rate per-hectare aid for continuing to cultivate vines suitable for the production of quality wines psr provided for in Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 shall be granted at the request of wine producers or groups or organizations thereof for areas planted with vine varieties suitable for the production of quality wines psr and which:(a) have been fully utilized and harvested and had all normal cultivation work carried out;(b) have been covered by harvest and production declarations as specified in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3929/87 (8);(c) meet maximum yield requirements laid down by the Member State as indicated in Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93.From the beginning of the 1993/94 wine year, the abovementioned flat-rate aid shall be ECU 394,83 per hectare. 1. The application for the per-hectare aid shall be lodged by the interested party with the competent authority during the period fixed by the latter and by 1 May at the latest of each year for the following wine year. However, for the 1993/94 wine year, applications shall be submitted by 31 December 1993 at the latest.2. The aid application shall state at least the following:(a) the name, forename and address of the producer, group or organization;(b) the areas cultivated for the production of quality wines psr, in hectares and ares, with the land register reference or indication recognized as equivalent by the agency responsible for verification of the areas;(c) the grape variety used;(d) an estimate of the potential crop. The Member State shall, after recording the actual harvest and yields on the areas concerned, pay the aid prior to 1 April of the wine year for which it is granted. The Member State shall notify the Commission by 30 April at the latest of the areas for which aid applications were lodged and aid actually paid.TITLE II Aid for the ageing of quality liqueur wines produced in the smaller Aegean islands 1. Aid for the ageing of liqueur wines as provided for in Article 10 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 shall be granted for batches of liqueur wines produced by methods traditional in the region and whose ageing period is a minimum of two years.A batch is understood to be a quantity of wine put into storce on the same date for ageing purposes and whose ageing period is uninterrupted.From the beginning of the 1993/94 wine year, the abovementioned aid shall be ECU 0,0197 per hectolitre per day.2. Aid for the ageing of quality liqueur wines shall be granted to producers in the region submitting applications to the competent agency in the first three months of each wine year.If the total quantity for which applications are submitted is greater than 40 000 hectolitres, each application shall be reduced by a uniform percentage.The total amount of product in respect of which a producer submits an application may not exceed that contained in the production declaration in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 3929/87 for the wine year in question. 1. Operators who wish to be eligible for the aid scheme shall conclude an ageing contract for a minimum period of two years with the competent agency. The ageing period shall commence on the first day of the wine year in respect of which the crop in question is harvested and shall continue uninterrupted until the end of the following wine year.The contract shall be concluded on the basis of an application for aid submitted once at the beginning of each wine year. The application must state at least:(a) the producer's name and address;(b) the number of batches to which the ageing contract relates with a precise identification of each batch (vat number, quantity stored, precise location, etc);(c) for each batch: the harvest year, the technical characteristics of the liqueur wine (total alcoholic strength, actual alcoholic strength, sugar content, total acidity, volatile acidity);(d) for each batch: the nature of the containers;(e) for each batch: indication of the first and last day of the storage period.2. Performance in accordance with the ageing contract shall confer the right to payment of the total amount of aid determined at the time the contract was signed. The aid shall be paid in instalments of 50 %, at the beginning and at the end of the second year of storage.3. Payment of the aid shall be subject to the lodging of a performance guarantee for the contract period corresponding to 50 % of the total amount of the aid. The guarantee shall be lodged in accordance with Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2220/85 (9).4. The rate to be used for converting the amount of aid into national currency shall be the agricultural conversion rate applicable on 1 January of the year for which the aid is paid. 1. The competent agency shall verify compliance with the ageing contract by means, in particular, of checks of the producer's records and on-site inspections. An on-the-spot check shall be made in respect of each contract during its period of performance.The performance guarantee shall be released on confirmation that the contract has been duly performed.2. If the competent agency discovers that the liqueur wine which is the subject of the contract is not fit to be offered or delivered for immediate human consumption, it shall cancel the contract.Except in the event of force majeure, such cancellation of the contract shall entail the recovery of payments made and the seizure of the performance guarantee.Where force majeure is invoked, such cases shall be notified to the competent agency within three working days of their occurrence.The competent agency shall determine the measures to be taken and shall duly inform the Commission at the earliest opportunity.TITLE III General provisions 1. Greece shall ensure, by investigation and on-the-spot checks, that the information provided in support of aid applications is accurate.In cases where aid has been paid unduly the competent departments shall recover the amounts paid, plus interest running from the date of payment until that of the actual recovery. The interest rate shall be that in force for similar recovery operations under national law.2. The aid recovered and any interest shall be made over to the paying departments or agencies, which shall make a deduction proportionate to the Community financing rate from the volume of expenditure financed by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 September 1993.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 November 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 27. 7. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 387, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 387, 31. 12. 1992, p. 29.(4) OJ No L 158, 30. 6. 1993, p. 18.(5) OJ No L 57, 10. 3. 1993, p. 18.(6) OJ No L 132, 29. 5. 1993, p. 114.(7) OJ No L 108, 1. 5. 1993, p. 106.(8) OJ No L 369, 29. 12. 1987, p. 59.(9) OJ No L 205, 3. 8. 1985, p. 5. +",aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;Aegean Islands;private stock;wine of superior quality;quality wine produced in a specific region;quality wines psr;qwpsr;wine of designated origin;fortified wine;Madeira wine;dessert wine;liqueur wine;port wine;sherry;wine fortified for distillation;aid per hectare;per hectare aid,21 +1478,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 3637/92 of 27 November 1992 on a system of distribution of Rights of Transit (Ecopoints) for heavy goods vehicles with a laden weight of over 7.5 tonnes registered in a Member State transiting through Austria. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 75 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),Whereas an Agreement has been reached between the Republic of Austria and the European Economic Community on the transit of goods by road and rail (3);Whereas Article 15 of the abovementioned Agreement provides for a reduction of pollution generated by heavy goods vehicles using Austrian territory in transit, which shall be achieved by cutting total NOx emissions of heavy goods vehicles with a laden weight of over 7,5 tonnes, by 60 % in the twelve year period of the agreement, namely until the end of 2003;Whereas these total NOx emissions will be represented by a number of points (Ecopoints) to be used by vehicles in order to be allowed to transit through Austria;Whereas the Agreement provides that the competent Austrian authorities will make available to the Community the abovementioned Ecopoints, which are to be distributed by the Community among its Member States in accordance with its own rules and procedures;Whereas it is necessary to establish rules governing the distribution and management of the Ecopoints which are made available to the Community;Whereas Ecopoints should be made available to the Member States by the Commission;Whereas 96,66 % of the available Ecopoints should be distributed to Member States according to an agreed scale which is based on the transport relations with Austria for 1991;Whereas Member States should return to the Commission, in good time, those Ecopoints which, on the basis of available data, are unlikely to be used by the end of the relevant year;Whereas the Commission should retain the remaining and returned points as a reserve for distribution according to agreed objective criteria for compensation of certain Member States at the latest one month before the end of the relevant year;Whereas on distributing this reserve, according to objective criteria, the Commission will be assisted by the committee set up by Article 4 of Council Decision 92/577/EEC of 27 November 1992 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria on the transit of goods by road and rail (4),. This Regulation establishes the system of distribution, between the interested hauliers, of Ecopoints made Official Journal of the European CommunitiesNo L 373/221. 12. 92available to the Community by virtue of Article 15 of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria on the transit of goods by road and rail. 1. A number of Ecopoints equal to 96,66 % of the total available shall be distributed between the Member States according to the distribution scale shown in Annex I.2. These Ecopoints shall be made available to the Member States, each year in two portions, the first before 1 October of the preceding year and the second before 1 March of the relevant year. 1. The competent authorities of the Member States will distribute their available Ecopoints in accordance with Article 2 to interested operators, established on their territory.2. Each year the competent authorities of the Member States shall return to the Commission, by 15 October at the latest, any Ecopoints which, on the basis of available data and the estimates for traffic for the final month of the year, are likely not be used before the end of the year. 1. The Ecopoints, which are not distributed among Member States, in accordance with Article 2, as well as those which have been returned to the Commission, in accordance with Article 3, shall constitute a Community reserve.2. The Ecopoints of the Community reserve are to be allocated by the Commission to the Member States, according to the procedure set out in Article 5, at least one month before the end of the year, taking into account the manner in which each Member State managed the Ecopoints allocated to it and the objective needs of the hauliers of each Member State, which may, in particular, be determined using the following criteria:- the special position of Italy and Greece, as detailed in Annex II,- a disadvantageous starting position,- problems with the technical upgrading of the vehicle fleet concerning NOx emissions,- geographical circumstances,- unforeseen occurrences. The Commission shall be assisted by the committee set up by Article 4 of Decision 92/577/EEC.The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft concerning the allocation of Ecopoints of the Community reserve. The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The chairman shall not vote.The Commission shall adopt the allocation envisaged if it is in accordance with the opinion of the committee.If the allocation envisaged is not in accordance with the opinion of the committee, or if no opinion is delivered, the Commission shall, without delay, submit to the Council a proposal for the allocation of Ecopoints of the Community reserve. The Council shall act by a qualified majority.If, on the expiry of a period of four weeks from the date of referral to the Council, the Council has not acted, the proposed allocation of Ecopoints shall be adopted by the Commission. This Regulation shall enter into force at the same time as the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria on the transit of goods by road and rail.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 November 1992.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. PATTEN(1) Opinion delivered on 20 November 1992 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) Opinion delivered on 24 November 1992 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) See p. 4 of this Official Journal.(4) See p. 4 of this Official Journal.ANNEXIDistribution scale of EcopointsMember StateUnitsBelgium32 500Denmark40 500Germany482 500Greece60 500Spain1 200France5 000Ireland1 000Italy510 000Luxembourg5 000Netherlands123 500Portugal400United Kingdom8 500Total:1 270 600ANNEXIISpecial position referred to in the first indent of Article 4 (2)Of the normal reserve of 3,34 % of the total number of Ecopoints, a portion corresponding to 0,41 % of the total (estimated equivalent to 5 430 of the units in Annex I) shall in principle be allocated, on a priority basis and in accordance with the distribution scale in Annex I, to Italy and Greece. +",pollution control measures;reduction of pollution;transit;passenger transit;transit of goods;Austria;Republic of Austria;road transport;road haulage;transport by road;commercial vehicle;juggernaut;lorry;lorry tanker;trailer;truck;tradeable emission permit;marketable emission permit;negotiable pollution permit;tradeable discharge permit;transferable emission permit,21 +27305,"2004/231/EC: Commission Decision of 8 March 2004 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain stainless steel cold-rolled flat products originating in the United States of America. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community(1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. PROCEDURE(1) On 4 November 2002, the Commission received a complaint concerning the alleged injurious dumping by imports of certain stainless steel cold-rolled flat products originating in the United States of America.(2) The complaint was lodged by the European Confederation of Iron and Steel Industries (Eurofer) acting on behalf of Community producers representing a major proportion of the total Community production of certain stainless steel cold-rolled flat products pursuant to Article 4(1) and Article 5(4) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (the basic Regulation).(3) The complaint contained prima facie evidence of the existence of dumping and of material injury resulting therefrom, which was considered sufficient to justify the initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding.(4) The Commission, by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Communities(2), accordingly initiated an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Community of certain stainless steel cold-rolled flat products, i.e. chromium-ferritic steel, containing less than 0,15 % of carbon and 10,5 % or more and 18 % or less of chromium, flat-rolled, not further worked than cold-rolled, of stainless steel containing by weight less than 2,5 % of nickel in the standardised grades AISI 409/409L (EN 1.4512), AISI 441 (EN 1.4509) and AISI 439 (EN 1.4510) currently classifiable within CN codes ex 7219 31 00, ex 7219 32 90, ex 7219 33 90, ex 7219 34 90, ex 7219 35 90, ex 7220 20 29, ex 7220 20 49 and ex 7220 20 89 and originating in the United States of America.(5) The Commission, by Regulation (EC) No 1611/2003(3) (the provisional Regulation), imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty amounting to 20,6 % for the sole cooperating exporting producer (exporting producer) and a residual duty of 25,0 % on imports of certain stainless steel cold-rolled flat products originating in the United States of America.(6) Following the imposition of provisional anti-dumping duties, the parties received a disclosure of the facts and considerations on which the provisional Regulation was based. They were also granted a period within which to make representations subsequent to this disclosure.(7) The oral and written comments submitted by the interested parties were considered and, where appropriate, taken into account for the definitive findings.(8) Additional verification visits were carried out at the premises of the following companies related to the cooperating USA exporting producer:- AK Steel, SARL (France),- AK Steel GmbH (Germany).B. WITHDRAWAL OF THE COMPLAINT AND TERMINATION OF THE PROCEEDING(9) By a letter of 27 January 2004 to the Commission, Eurofer formally withdrew its complaint.(10) In accordance with Article 9(1) of the basic Regulation, the proceeding may be terminated where the complaint is withdrawn, unless such termination would not be in the Community interest.(11) The Commission considered that the present proceeding should be terminated since the investigation had not brought to light any considerations showing that such termination would not be in the Community interest. Interested parties were informed accordingly and were given the opportunity to comment. No comments were received indicating that such termination would not be in the Community interest.(12) The Commission therefore concludes that the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Community of certain stainless steel cold-rolled flat products originating in the United States of America should be terminated without the imposition of anti-dumping measures.(13) Any duties provisionally secured on the basis of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1611/2003 should be released,. The anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain stainless steel cold-rolled flat products, currently classifiable within CN codes ex 7219 31 00, ex 7219 32 90, ex 7219 33 90, ex 7219 34 90, ex 7219 35 90, ex 7220 20 29, ex 7220 20 49 and ex 7220 20 89 and originating in the United States of America, is hereby terminated. Regulation (EC) No 1611/2003 is hereby repealed. The amounts secured by way of the provisional anti-dumping duty imposed pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1611/2003 shall be released. This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 8 March 2004.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1972/2002 (OJ L 305, 7.11.2002, p. 1).(2) OJ C 314, 17.12.2002, p. 3.(3) OJ L 230, 16.9.2003, p. 9. +",import;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;flat product;steel;alloy steel;crude steel;fine steel;rolled steel;stainless steel;structural steel;complaint to the Commission;complaint about failure to take action;United States;USA;United States of America,21 +27586,"DECISION NO 845 /2004/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF 29 APRIL 2004 AMENDING DECISION NO 163/2001/EC ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR PROFESSIONALS IN THE EUROPEAN AUDIOVISUAL PROGRAMME INDUSTRY (MEDIA-TRAINING) (2001- 2005). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients [1], and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 7 September 2000 Novartis (now Forbes Medi-Tech Inc.) made a request to the competent authorities of Belgium to place milk based beverages with added phytosterols on the market as a novel food or a novel food ingredient.(2) On 30 March 2001 the competent authorities of Belgium issued their initial assessment report.(3) In their initial assessment report, Belgium’s competent food assessment body came to the conclusion that an additional assessment was required.(4) The Commission forwarded the initial assessment report to all Member States on 27 April 2001.(5) The Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) in its opinion ""General view on the long-term effects of the intake of elevated levels of phytosterols from multiple dietary sources, with particular attention to the effects on β-carotene"" of 26 September 2002 indicated that there was no evidence of additional benefits at intakes higher than 3 g/day and that high intakes may induce undesirable effects and that it was therefore prudent to avoid plant sterol intakes exceeding 3 g/day. Furthermore, the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies in its opinion ""on a request from the Commission related to a Novel Food application from Forbes Medi-Tech for approval of plant sterol-containing milk-based beverages"" of 25 November 2003 concurred for that application with the conclusions of the SCF, in its opinion on applications for approval of a variety of plant sterol enriched foods of 5 March 2003, came to the conclusion that the addition of phytosterols is safe, provided that the daily consumption does not exceed 3 g.(6) Commission Regulation (EC) No 608/2004 [2] concerning the labelling of foods and food ingredients with added phytostanol esters ensures that consumers receive the information necessary in order to avoid excessive intake of added phytosterols/phytostanols.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Foods and food ingredients as described in Annex 1 with added phytosterols/phytostanols as specified in Annex 2 (hereinafter called ""the products""), may be placed on the market in the Community. The products shall be presented in such a manner that they can easily be divided into portions that contain either a maximum of 3 g (in case of one portion per day) or a maximum of 1 g (in case of three portions per day) of added phytosterols/phytostanols.The amount of phytosterols/phytostanols added to a container of beverages shall not exceed 3 g. This Decision is addressed to Forbes Medi-Tech Inc., 750 West Pender Street, Vancouver BC V6C 2T8, Canada.. Done at Brussels, 12 November 2004.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission--------------------------------------------------[1] OJ L 43, 14.2.1997, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).[2] OJ L 97, 1.4.2004, p. 44.-------------------------------------------------- ANNEX 1 ANNEX 2 +",in-service training;further training and instruction;on-the-job training;staff training;vocational training;distance training;e-training;manpower training;pre-vocational training;sandwich training;audiovisual programme;audio-visual programme;audiovisual communications policy;audio-visual communications;audio-visual communications policy;audiovisual communications;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme,21 +34110,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 406/2007 of 12 April 2007 establishing a prohibition of fishing for herring in EC and international waters of ICES zones I and II by vessels flying the flag of the United Kingdom. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 41/2007 of 21 December 2006 fixing for 2007 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2007.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2007.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2007 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 April 2007.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11, as corrected by OJ L 36, 8.2.2007, p. 6).(3)  OJ L 15, 20.01.2007, p. 11.ANNEXNo 02Member State The United KingdomStock HER/1/2.Species Herring (Clupea harengus)Zone EC and international waters of ICES zones I and IIDate 9 March 2007 +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters,21 +41774,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1228/2012 of 18 December 2012 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of December 2012 under the tariff quota opened by Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 of 26 November 2007 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94 as regards opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for poultrymeat (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of December 2012 for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2013 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2013 under Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 December 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 309, 27.11.2007, p. 47.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.1.2013-31.3.20131 09.4410 0,295332 09.4411 0,3045063 09.4412 0,3277614 09.4420 0,3985656 09.4422 0,400962 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +300,"Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 1370/72 of the Council of 27 June 1972 amending the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing a Single Council and a Single Commission of the European Communities;Having regard to the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof;Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;Whereas it is necessary to amend Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 (1) laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities, in order to provide for the taxation of allowances for standby duty;. The following fifth indent shall be added to Article 6 (1) (a) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68:‘— under Articles 56a and 56b of the Staff Regulations of Officials.’ This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 27 June 1972.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. THORN(1)  OJ No L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8. +",European official;EC basic post;EC staff;EU official;official of the EU;official of the European Union;staff of the EC;tax on income;income tax;taxable income;servant (EU);EC auxiliary staff;EC local staff;EC scientific staff;EC servants;EU temporary staff;contract agent (EU);servant of the European Union;servants of the European Communities;temporary agent (EU);temporary servant (EU),21 +17782,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 133/98 of 20 January 1998 derogating, for the 1997/98 wine year, from Regulation (EC) No 3112/93 laying down detailed rules for the application of the specific aid arrangements for the smaller Aegean islands in respect of vineyards and the private storage of liqueur wines. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 of 19 July 1993 introducing specific measures for the smaller Aegean islands concerning certain agricultural products (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2417/95 (2), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,Whereas Article 9(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 lays down that the aid per hectare for the continued cultivation of vines for the production of quality wines psr in traditional wine-growing zones is, with effect from the 1997/98 wine year, to be granted exclusively to producer groups or organisations initiating a measure to improve the quality of the wines produced in accordance with a programme approved by the competent authorities; whereas, for the 1997/98 wine year, the time limit laid down in Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 3112/93 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2537/95 (4), for the lodging of the above aid application should be deferred from 1 May 1997 to 31 December 1997 in view of the difficulties encountered by producer organisations in preparing and submitting the above programme of measures to improve the quality of the wines in question;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Notwithstanding Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No 3112/93, for the 1997/98 wine year the application for per-hectare aid may be lodged with the competent authority by producer groups or organisations no later than 31 December 1997. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 January 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 184, 27. 7. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 248, 14. 10. 1995, p. 39.(3) OJ L 278, 11. 11. 1993, p. 52.(4) OJ L 260, 31. 10. 1995, p. 10. +",aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;Aegean Islands;private stock;wine of superior quality;quality wine produced in a specific region;quality wines psr;qwpsr;wine of designated origin;fortified wine;Madeira wine;dessert wine;liqueur wine;port wine;sherry;wine fortified for distillation;aid per hectare;per hectare aid,21 +30882,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1530/2005 of 21 September 2005 opening crisis distillation as provided for in Article 30 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 for table wine in Italy. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (1), and in particular Article 33(1)(f) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 provides for the possibility of a crisis distillation measure in the event of exceptional market disturbance due to major surpluses. Such measures may be limited to certain categories of wine and/or certain areas of production, and may apply to quality wines psr at the request of the Member State concerned.(2) By letter of 3 June 2005, the Italian Government requested that crisis distillation be opened for table wine produced in its territory.(3) Considerable surpluses have been recorded on the table wine market in Italy, which are reflected in a fall in prices and a worrying rise in stocks towards the end of the 2004/05 marketing year. In order to reverse this negative trend, and so remedy the difficult market situation, stocks of table wine should be reduced to a level that can be regarded as normal in terms of covering market requirements.(4) Since the conditions laid down in Article 30(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 are satisfied, a crisis distillation measure should be opened for a maximum of 2 million hl of table wine.(5) The crisis distillation opened by this Regulation must comply with the conditions laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 of 25 July 2000 laying down detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine with regard to market mechanisms (2) as regards the distillation measure provided for in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999. Other provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 must also apply, in particular those concerning the delivery of alcohol to intervention agencies and the payment of advances.(6) The price distillers must pay producers should be set at a level that permits the market disturbance to be dealt with by allowing producers to take advantage of the possibility afforded by this measure.(7) The product of crisis distillation must be raw or neutral alcohol only, for compulsory delivery to the intervention agency in order to avoid disturbing the market for potable alcohol, which is supplied largely by the distillation provided for in Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Crisis distillation as provided for in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 is hereby opened for a maximum of 2 million hectolitres of table wine in Italy, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 concerning this type of distillation. Producers may conclude contracts as provided for in Article 65 of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 (hereinafter referred to as the contract) from 25 September to 10 October 2005.Contracts shall be accompanied by proof that a security equal to EUR 5 per hectolitre has been lodged.Contracts may not be transferred. 1.   If the total quantity covered by the contracts submitted to the intervention agency exceeds the quantity laid down in Article 1, Italy shall determine the rate of reduction to be applied to the above contracts.2.   Italy shall take the administrative steps necessary to approve the above contracts by 31 October 2005 at the latest. The approval shall specify any rate of reduction applied and the quantity of wine accepted per contract and shall stipulate that the producer may cancel the contract where the quantity to be distilled is reduced.Italy shall notify the Commission before 30 November 2005 of the quantities of wine covered by approved contracts.3.   Italy may limit the number of contracts that individual producers may conclude under this Regulation. 1.   The quantities of wine covered by approved contracts shall be delivered to the distilleries by 31 January 2006 at the latest. The alcohol obtained must be delivered to the intervention agency in accordance with Article 6(1) by 31 March 2006 at the latest.2.   The security shall be released for the quantities delivered when the producer presents proof of delivery to a distillery.The security shall be forfeit where no delivery is made within the time limit laid down in paragraph 1. The minimum price paid for wine delivered for distillation under this Regulation shall be EUR 1,914/% vol/hl. 1.   Distillers shall deliver the product obtained from distillation to the intervention agency. That product shall be of an alcoholic strength of at least 92 % vol.2.   The price the intervention agency must pay distillers for raw alcohol delivered shall be EUR 2,281/% vol/hl. The payment shall be made in accordance with Article 62(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000.Distillers may receive an advance of EUR 1,122/% vol/hl. on that amount. In that case the advance shall be deducted from the price actually paid. Articles 66 and 67 of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 shall apply. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 25 September 2005.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 September 2005.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1. Regulation last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.(2)  OJ L 194, 31.7.2000, p. 45. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1219/2005 (OJ L 199, 29.7.2005, p. 45). +",market intervention;Italy;Italian Republic;table wine;ordinary wine;wine for direct consumption;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;agricultural surplus;agricultural over-production;agricultural trade surplus;farm surplus;surplus of agricultural products,21 +39948,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 596/2011 of 7 June 2011 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Fichi di Cosenza (PDO)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Italy’s application to register the name ‘Fichi di Cosenza’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 June 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOŞMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 265, 30.9.2010, p. 18.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedITALYFichi di Cosenza (PDO) +",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;Italy;Italian Republic;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;labelling,21 +18646,"1999/419/EC: Commission Decision of 24 June 1999 amending Decisions 1999/363/EC and 1999/389/EC as regards protective measures with regard to contamination of certain products by dioxins (notified under document number C(1999) 1832) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC(2), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animal and products with a view to the completion of the internal marked(3), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC, and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,(1) Whereas in the light of information on contamination of poultry, bovine and pig products with dioxins, the Commission adopted Decision 1999/363/EC of 3 June 1999 on protective measures with regard to contamination by dioxins of certain animal products intended for human or animal consumption(4), as amended by Decision 1999/390/EC(5), and Decision 1999/389/EC of 11 June 1999 on protective measures with regard to contamination by dioxins of products intended for human consumption derived from bovine animals and pigs and revoking decision 1999/368/EC(6) as amended by Decision 1999/390/EC;(2) Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Decisions 1999/363/EC and 1999/389/EC, Member States have placed restrictions on products to which those Decisions apply; whereas it appears to be difficult to trace back the exact origin of certain Belgian products and, in particular, products derived from domestic fowl produced between 15 January 1999 and 1 June 1999 and products derived from bovine animals and pigs produced between 15 January 1999 and 3 June 1999; whereas the Belgian authorities are prepared to accept the return of those products from Member States in application of Article 7 of Directive 89/662/EC; whereas it is necessary to lay down strict and specific rules on the procedure to be followed when the products are returned to Belgium in order to ensure that they cannot re-enter the human food or animal feed chains before they are submitted to the appropriate checks to verify their safety;(3) Whereas Article 15 of Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries'(7) establishes specific rules for the re-importation of consignments of products of Community origin which have been refused by a third country;(4) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Decision 1999/363/EC is amended as follows:1. The following Articles 3a and 3b are inserted: ""Article 3a1. By way of derogation from the fifth indent of Article 3, in accordance with Article 7 of Directive 89/662/EEC, Member States may return products of Belgian origin, listed in Article 1(1)(A) and produced between 15 January and 1 June 1999, to Belgium where it has not been possible to trace the exact Belgian holdings of origin and where analyses of the products for dioxins have not been carried out.2. Paragraph l shall apply only if the following conditions are fulfilled:(a) Belgium must have authorised in writing the return of the product indicating the exact address of the establishment to which the products must be returned and the competent Unit referred to in Article 1 of Commission Decision 91/398/EEC(8),(b) the product must be accompanied by an official certificate as laid down in Annex C and by a copy of the commercial document or the health certificate which accompanied the product from Belgium to the Member State;(c) the products must be transported in containers or vehicles sealed by the official competent authority of the Member State in such a manner that the seals will be broken whenever the container or the vehicle is opened;(d) the products must be conveyed directly to the address indicated by the Belgian official competent authority;(e) Member States which return products to Belgium must inform the competent authority in charge of the establishment at the place of destination, of the place of origin and of the place of destination of the returned product via the ANIMO network giving the details laid down in the Annex to Commission Decision 91/637/EC(9). The words 'Product returned in accordance with Article 3a of Decision 1999/363/EC' must be contained in the ANIMO message;(f) Belgium must send confirmation via the ANIMO network of the arrival of each consignment to the competent authorities of the Member States which returned the products;(g) Belgium must ensure that the returned product is placed under restriction until its destruction by a means approved by the competent authority or until the results of analysis demonstrate that the product is not contaminated with dioxins;(h) Belgium must keep full records demonstrating compliance with this Article. bBelgium shall ensure that the product of Belgian origin which are reimported into Belgium from third countries in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 15 of Directive Council 97/78/EC(10) are placed under restriction until their destruction by a means approved by the competent authority or until the results of analysis demonstrate that the product is not contaminated with dioxins.Belgium shall keep full records demonstrating compliance with this Article.""2. In the Annexes, the text set out in Annex I to this Decision is added. Decision 1999/389/EC is amended as follows:1. The following Articles 3a and 3b are inserted: ""Article 3a1. By way of derogation from the third indent of Article 3, in accordance with Article 7 of Directive 89/662/EEC, Member States may return products of Belgian origin, listed in Article 1(1)(A) and produced between 15 January and 3 June 1999, to Belgium where it has not been possible to trace the exact Belgian holdings of origin and where analyses of the products for dioxins have not been carried out.2. Paragraph 1 shall apply only if the following conditions are fulfilled:(a) Belgium must have authorised in writing the return of the product indicating the exact address of the establishment to which the products must be returned and the competent Unit referred to in Article 1 of Commission Decision 91/398/EEC(11);(b) the product must be accompanied by an official certificate as laid down in Annex C and by a copy of the commercial document or the health certificate which accompanied the product from Belgium to the Member State;(c) the products must be transported in containers or vehicles sealed by the official competent authority of the Member State in such a manner that the seals will be broken whenever the container or the vehicle is opened;(d) the products must be conveyed directly to the address indicated by the Belgian official competent authority;(e) Member States which return products to Belgium must inform the competent authority in charge of the establishment at the place of destination, of the place of origin and of the place of destination of the returned product via the ANIMO network giving the details laid down in the Annex to Commission Decision 91/637/EC(12). The words 'Product returned in accordance with Article 3a of Decision 1999/389/EC' must be contained in the ANIMO message;(f) Belgium must send confirmation via the ANIMO network of the arrival of each consignment to the competent authorities of the Member States which returned the products;(g) Belgium must ensure that the returned product is placed under restriction until its destruction by a means approved by the competent authority or until the results of analysis demonstrate that the product is not contaminated with dioxins;(h) Belgium must keep full records demonstrating compliance with this Article. bBelgium shall ensure that the products of Belgian origin which are reimported into Belgium from third countries in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 15 of Commission Directive 97/78/EC(13) are placed under restriction until their destruction by a means approved by the competent authority or until the results of analysis demonstrate that the product is not contaminated with dioxins.Belgium shall keep full records demonstrating compliance with this Article.""2. In the Annexes, the text set out in Annex II to this decision is added. Member States shall alter the measures they apply to trade in order to bring them into line with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 June 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13.(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.(3) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 20.(4) OJ L 141, 4.6.1999, p. 24.(5) OJ L 147, 12.6.1999, p. 29.(6) OJ L 147, 12.6.1999, p. 26.(7) OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9.(8) OJ L 221, 9.8.1991, p. 30.(9) OJL 343, 03.12.1991, p. 46.(10) OJL 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9.(11) OJ L 221, 9.8.1991, p. 30.(12) OJL 343, 03.12.1991, p. 46.(13) OJL 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9.ANNEX I""ANNEX C>PIC FILE= ""L_1999159EN.006303.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_1999159EN.006401.EPS"">""ANNEX II""ANNEX C>PIC FILE= ""L_1999159EN.006503.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_1999159EN.006601.EPS"">"" +",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;human nutrition;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;toxic substance;dioxin;harmful substance;toxic discharge;toxic product;toxic waste;toxicity;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium,21 +35879,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 653/2008 of 9 July 2008 setting the allocation coefficient for issuing of licences applied for from 30 June to 4 July 2008 to import sugar products under tariff quotas and preferential agreements. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 of 20 February 2006 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 of 28 June 2006 laying down detailed rules for the 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09 marketing years for importing and refining of sugar products under certain tariff quotas and preferential agreements (2), and in particular Article 5(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Applications for import licences were submitted to the competent authority during the period from 30 June to 4 July 2008, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 or Commission Regulation (EC) No 1832/2006 of 13 December 2006 laying down transitional measures in the sugar sector by reason of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania (3) for a total quantity equal to or exceeding the quantity available for serial number 09.4340 (2007 to 2008).(2) In these circumstances, the Commission should fix an allocation coefficient in order to issue licences in proportion to the quantity available and inform the Member States that the set limit has been reached,. Licences shall be issued within the quantitative limits set in the Annex to this Regulation in respect of applications for import licences submitted from 30 June to 4 July 2008, in accordance with Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 or Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1832/2006. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 July 2008.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1260/2007 (OJ L 283, 27.10.2007, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 will be replaced by Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1) as from 1 October 2008.(2)  OJ L 178, 1.7.2006, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 371/2007 (OJ L 92, 3.4.2007, p. 6).(3)  OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 8.ANNEXACP-India Preferential SugarTitle IV of Regulation (EC) No 950/20062007/2008 marketing yearSerial No Country Week of 30.6.2008-4.7.2008: % of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4331 Barbados 10009.4332 Belize 10009.4333 Côte d’Ivoire 10009.4334 Republic of the Congo —09.4335 Fiji 10009.4336 Guyana 10009.4337 India 0 Reached09.4338 Jamaica 10009.4339 Kenya 10009.4340 Madagascar 24,6827 Reached09.4341 Malawi 10009.4342 Mauritius 10009.4343 Mozambique 0 Reached09.4344 Saint Kitts and Nevis —09.4345 Suriname —09.4346 Swaziland 10009.4347 Tanzania 10009.4348 Trinidad and Tobago —09.4349 Uganda —09.4350 Zambia 10009.4351 Zimbabwe 0 ReachedACP-India Preferential SugarTitle IV of Regulation (EC) No 950/20062008/2009 marketing yearSerial No Country Week of 30.6.2008-4.7.2008: % of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4331 Barbados 10009.4332 Belize 10009.4333 Côte d’Ivoire 10009.4334 Republic of the Congo 10009.4335 Fiji 10009.4336 Guyana 10009.4337 India 0 Reached09.4338 Jamaica 10009.4339 Kenya 10009.4340 Madagascar 10009.4341 Malawi 10009.4342 Mauritius 10009.4343 Mozambique 10009.4344 Saint Kitts and Nevis —09.4345 Suriname —09.4346 Swaziland 10009.4347 Tanzania 10009.4348 Trinidad and Tobago 10009.4349 Uganda —09.4350 Zambia 10009.4351 Zimbabwe 100Complementary SugarTitle V of Regulation (EC) No 950/20062007/2008 marketing yearSerial No Country Week of 30.6.2008-4.7.2008: % of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4315 India 10009.4316 ACP Protocol signatory countries 100CXL Concessions SugarTitle VI of Regulation (EC) No 950/20062007/2008 marketing yearSerial No Country Week of 30.6.2008-4.7.2008: % of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4317 Australia 0 Reached09.4318 Brazil 0 Reached09.4319 Cuba 0 Reached09.4320 Other third countries 0 ReachedBalkans sugarTitle VII of Regulation (EC) No 950/20062007/2008 marketing yearSerial No Country Week of 30.6.2008-4.7.2008: % of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4324 Albania 10009.4325 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0 Reached09.4326 Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo 10009.4327 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 10009.4328 Croatia 100Exceptional import sugar and industrial import sugarTitle VIII of Regulation (EC) No 950/20062007/2008 marketing yearSerial No Type Week of 30.6.2008-4.7.2008: % of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4380 Exceptional —09.4390 Industrial —Import of sugar under the transitional tariff quotas opened for Bulgaria and RomaniaChapter 1 Section 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1832/20062007/2008 marketing yearOrder No Type Week of 30.6.2008-4.7.2008: % of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4365 Bulgaria 0 Reached09.4366 Romania 0 Reached +",India;Republic of India;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;sugar;fructose;fruit sugar;preferential agreement;preferential trade agreement;ACP countries,21 +34278,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 649/2007 of 12 June 2007 establishing a prohibition of fishing for greenland halibut in EC waters of ICES zones IIa and IV, EC and international waters of ICES zone VI by vessels flying the flag of Spain. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 41/2007 of 21 December 2006 fixing for 2007 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2007.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2007.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2007 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 June 2007.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11, as corrected by OJ L 36, 8.2.2007, p. 6).(3)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2007, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 444/2007 (OJ L 106, 24.4.2007, p. 22).ANNEXNo 12Member State SPAINStock GHL/2A-C46Species Greenland halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides)Zone EC waters of IIa and IV; EC and international waters of VIDate 13.4.2007 +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +31484,"2006/291/EC,Euratom: Commission Decision of 7 April 2006 on the re-use of Commission information. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 218(2) thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 131 thereof,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28(1) and Article 41(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) The new information and communication technologies have created unprecedented possibilities to aggregate and combine content from different sources.(2) Public sector information is an untapped resource that could be the basis of new, added-value, information society products and services. The Commission underlined the economic potential of public sector information in its Communication of 23.10.2001 (1)‘eEurope 2002: Creating an EU framework for the exploitation of public sector information’.(3) The Commission and the other Institutions are themselves holders of many documents of all kinds which could be re-used in added-value information products and services and which could provide a useful content resource for companies and citizens alike.(4) The right to access Commission documents is regulated through Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (2).(5) Directive 2003/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) sets minimum rules for the re-use of public sector information throughout the European Union. In its recitals it encourages Member States to go beyond these minimum rules and to adopt open data policies, allowing a broad use of documents held by public sector bodies.(6) In its Communication ‘eEurope 2002: Creating an EU framework for the exploitation of public sector information’, the Commission announced an update of the policies on the re-use of information of the EU institutions. Several positive steps have been made in this respect, such as the new Eurostat policy on dissemination of information and the move towards a freely accessible Eurlex portal.(7) The new Commission initiative ‘i2010 — a European Information Society for growth and employment’, aims among other things at facilitating the creation and circulation of European content. As part of i2010, this Decision determines the conditions for the re-use of Commission documents, with a view to achieving a broad re-use.(8) An open re-use policy at the Commission will support new economic activity, lead to a wider use and spread of Community information, enhance the image of openness and transparency of the Institutions, and avoid unnecessary administrative burden for users and Commission services.(9) This Decision should be implemented and applied in full compliance with the principles relating to the protection of personal data in accordance with Regulation (EC) 45/2001 of the European Parliament and the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (4).(10) This Decision should not apply to documents for which the Commission is not in a position to allow re-use, e.g. in view of third party intellectual property rights or where the documents have been received from the other Institutions,. Subject matterThis Decision determines the conditions for the re-use of documents held by the Commission or on its behalf by the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities (Publications Office) with the aim of facilitating a wider re-use of information, enhancing the image of openness of the Commission, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burden for re-users and the Commission services alike. Scope1.   This Decision applies to public documents authored by the Commission or by public and private entities on its behalf:(a) which have been published by the Commission or by the Publications Office on its behalf through publications, websites or other dissemination tools; or(b) which have not been published for economic or other practical reasons, such as studies, reports and other data.2.   This Decision shall not apply:(a) to software or to documents covered by industrial property rights such as patents, trademarks, registered designs, logos and names;(b) to documents for which the Commission is not in a position to allow re-use in view of intellectual property rights of third parties;(c) to the research results of the Joint Research Centre;(d) to documents made accessible to a party under specific rules governing privileged access to documents.3.   This Decision shall be implemented in full respect of the rules on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data, and in particular Regulation (EC) No 45/2001.4.   This Decision is without prejudice to and in no way affects Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001. DefinitionsFor the purposes of this Decision, the following definitions shall apply:1. ‘document’ shall mean:(a) any content whatever its medium (written on paper or stored in electronic form or as a sound, visual or audiovisual recording);(b) any part of such content;2. ‘re-use’ shall mean the use of documents by persons or legal entities of documents, for commercial or non-commercial purposes other than the initial purpose for which the documents were produced. The exchange of documents between the Commission and other public sector bodies which use these documents purely in the pursuit of their public tasks does not constitute re-use;3. ‘personal data’ shall mean data as defined in Article 2(a) of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001. General principleSubject to the restrictions set out in Article 2(2) and 2(3) all documents shall be re-usable for commercial or non-commercial purposes in accordance with the conditions set out below. Where possible, documents shall be made available through electronic means. Processing applications for re-use1.   In order to limit the need to make individual re-use applications the Commission services shall, where appropriate, indicate whether documents are re-usable (e.g. by general notices on web pages).2.   An application for the re-use of a document shall be handled promptly. An acknowledgement of receipt shall be sent to the applicant. Within 15 working days from registration of the application, the Commission service or Publications Office shall either allow re-use of the document requested, and, where relevant, provide a copy of the document, or, in a written reply, indicate the total or partial refusal of the application, stating the reasons.3.   In exceptional cases, for example in the event of an application relating to a very long document to a very large number of documents or in case the application needs to be translated, the time-limit provided for in paragraph 2 may be extended by 15 working days, provided that the applicant is notified in advance and that detailed reasons are given.4.   In the case of a refusal, the Commission service or Publications Office shall inform the applicant of the right to bring an action before the Court of First Instance of the European Communities or to lodge a complaint with the European Ombudsman, under the conditions laid down in Articles 230 and 195 of the EC Treaty, respectively, or Articles 146 and 107(d) of the Euratom Treaty.5.   Where a refusal is based on Article 2(2)b of this Decision, the reply to the applicant shall include a reference to the natural or legal person who is the rightholder, where known, or alternatively to the licensor from which the Commission has obtained the relevant material, where known. Available formatsDocuments shall be made available in any existing format or language version, through electronic means where possible and appropriate.This does not imply an obligation to create, to adapt or to update documents in order to comply with the application, nor any obligation to provide extracts from documents where this would involve disproportionate effort, going beyond a simple operation.Neither does this Decision create any obligation for the Commission to translate the documents requested into any other language versions than those already available at the moment of the application.On the basis of this Decision, the Commission or the Publications Office may not be required to continue the production of certain types of documents or to preserve them in a given format with a view to the re-use of such documents by a natural or legal person. Principles governing charging1.   The re-use of documents shall in principle be free of charge.2.   In specific cases, marginal costs incurred for the reproduction and dissemination of documents may be recovered.3.   In cases where the Commission decides to adapt a document in order to satisfy a specific application, the costs involved in the adaptation may be recovered from the applicant. The assessment of the need to recover such costs shall take into account the effort necessary for the adaptation as well as the potential advantages the re-use may bring to the Communities, for example in terms of spreading information on the functioning of the Communities or in terms of the image of the Institution to the outside world. Transparency1.   Any applicable conditions and standard charges for the re-use of documents shall be pre-established and published, through electronic means where possible and appropriate.2.   The search for documents will be facilitated by practical arrangements, such as asset-lists of main documents available for re-use. LicensesThe re-use of documents may be allowed without conditions or conditions may be imposed, where appropriate through a license or through a disclaimer. Typical conditions for re-use include the obligation for the re-user to acknowledge the source of the documents, the obligation not to distort the original meaning or message of the documents, and non-liability of the Commission for any consequence stemming from the re-use. The conditions shall not unnecessarily restrict possibilities for re-use. 0Non-discrimination and prohibition of exclusive arrangements1.   Any applicable conditions for the re-use of documents shall be non-discriminatory for comparable categories of re-use.2.   The re-use of documents shall be open to all potential actors in the market. No exclusive rights shall be granted.3.   However, where an exclusive right is necessary for the provision of a service in the public interest, the validity of the reason for granting such an exclusive right shall be subject to regular review, and shall, in any event, be reviewed after three years. Any exclusive arrangement shall be transparent and made public. 1ImplementationIn accordance with Article 14 of the Commission’s rules of procedure, the power to take decisions on behalf of the Commission on applications for re-use is delegated to the Directors-General and Heads of Service. They shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the procedures in relation to documents for which they are responsible meet the requirements of this Decision. To this end, they shall designate an official to consider applications for re-use and coordinate the response of the Directorate-General or Service. 2ReviewThis Decision shall be reviewed three years after its entry into force. The review shall in particular look into the possible application of this Decision to the research results of the Joint Research Centre. 3Entry into forceThis Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 7 April 2006.For the CommissionViviane REDINGMember of the Commission(1)  COM(2001) 607 final.(2)  OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43.(3)  OJ L 345, 31.12.2003, p. 90.(4)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1. +",information;means of information;Publications Office of the European Union;Euroffice;OP;OPOCE;Office for Official Publications of the European Communities;Publications Office;European Commission;CEC;Commission of the European Communities;EC Commission;EU Commission;access to EU information;access to Community information;dissemination of EU information;dissemination of Community information;dissemination of European Union information;data collection;compiling data;data retrieval,21 +36578,"2009/562/EC: Council Decision of 13 July 2009 concerning the non-inclusion of metam in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC and the withdrawal of authorisations for plant protection products containing that substance (Text with EEA relevance ). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 8(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC provides that a Member State may, during a period of 12 years following the notification of that Directive, authorise the placing on the market of plant protection products containing active substances not listed in Annex I to that Directive that are already on the market two years after the date of notification, while those substances are gradually being examined within the framework of a programme of work.(2) Commission Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 (2) and (EC) No 1490/2002 (3) lay down the detailed rules for the implementation of the third stage of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and establish a list of active substances to be assessed with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. That list includes metam.(3) For metam the effects on human health and the environment have been assessed in accordance with the provisions laid down in Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 and (EC) No 1490/2002 for a range of uses proposed by the notifier. Moreover, those Regulations designate the rapporteur Member States which have to submit the relevant assessment reports and recommendations to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002. For metam the rapporteur Member State was Belgium and all relevant information was submitted on 10 September 2007.(4) The assessment report has been peer reviewed by the Member States and the EFSA within its Working Group Evaluation and presented to the Commission on 26 November 2008 in the format of the EFSA conclusion regarding the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance metam. This report has been reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and finalised on 26 February 2009 in the format of the Commission review report for metam.(5) During the evaluation of this active substance, a number of concerns have been identified which did not permit to demonstrate the acceptability of consumer exposure. Those concerns were, in particular, inadequate residues studies and lack of information on a toxicologically relevant impurity, N,N′-dimethylthiourea (DMTU). Furthermore, due to the high rate of application, a large amount of the impurity DMTU is released in the environment and the lack of data with respect to its behaviour in the environment gives rise to concern. Consequently, it was not possible to conclude, on the basis of the information made available within the deadlines, that metam met the criteria for inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC.(6) The Commission invited the notifier to submit its comments on the results of the peer review and on its intention or not to further support the substance. The notifier submitted its comments which have been carefully examined. However, despite the arguments put forward by the notifier, the concerns identified could not be eliminated, and assessments made on the basis of the information submitted and evaluated during the EFSA expert meetings have not demonstrated that it may be expected that, under the proposed conditions of use, plant protection products containing metam satisfy in general the requirements laid down in Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of Directive 91/414/EEC.(7) Metam should therefore not be included in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC.(8) Measures should be taken to ensure that authorisations granted for plant protection products containing metam are withdrawn within a fixed period of time and are not renewed and that no new authorisations for such products are granted.(9) In the light of the information before the Council it appears that, in the absence of efficient alternatives for certain limited uses in certain Member States, there is a need for further use of the active substance so as to enable the development of alternatives. It is therefore justified in the present circumstances to prescribe under strict conditions aimed at minimising risk a longer period for the withdrawal of existing authorisations for the limited uses considered as essential for which no efficient alternatives appear currently to be available for the control of harmful organisms.(10) Any period of grace granted by a Member State for the disposal, storage, placing on the market and use of existing stocks of plant protection products containing metam should be limited to 12 months in order to allow existing stocks to be used in one further growing season, which ensures that plant protection products containing metam remain available to farmers for 18 months from the adoption of this Decision.(11) This Decision does not prejudice the submission of an application for metam according to the provisions of Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC, the detailed implementation rules of which have been laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 33/2008 of 17 January 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Directive 91/414/EEC as regards a regular and an accelerated procedure for the assessment of active substances which were part of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of that Directive but have not been included into its Annex I (4) in view of the possible inclusion of metam in its Annex I.(12) In the absence of a favourable opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, the Commission has been unable to adopt the provisions it envisaged under the procedure laid down in Article 19 of Council Directive 91/414/EEC,. Metam shall not be included as an active substance in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Member States shall ensure that:1. authorisations for plant protection products containing metam are withdrawn by 13 January 2010;2. no authorisations for plant protection products containing metam are granted or renewed from the date of publication of this Decision. 1.   By way of derogation from Article 2, a Member State listed in column A of Annex I may maintain authorisations for plant protection products containing metam for the uses listed in column B of that Annex until 31 December 2014, provided that it complies with the following conditions:(a) it ensures that no harmful effects to human and animal health and no unacceptable influence on the environment are caused;(b) it ensures that such plant protection products remaining on the market are relabelled in order to match the restricted use conditions;(c) it imposes all appropriate risk mitigation measures to reduce any possible risks in order to ensure the protection of human and animal health and the environment;(d) it ensures that alternative products or methods for such uses are being seriously sought, in particular, by means of action plans.2.   The Member State making use of the derogation provided for in paragraph 1 shall inform the Commission about the measures taken under paragraph 1, and, in particular, under points (a) to (d) by 31 December of each year and provide on a yearly basis estimates of the amounts of metam used for essential uses pursuant to this Article. Any period of grace granted by Member States in accordance with the provisions of Article 4(6) of Directive 91/414/EEC, shall be as short as possible.For authorisations which are withdrawn in accordance with Article 2, that period shall expire by 13 January 2011 at the latest.For authorisations which are withdrawn in accordance with Article 3, it shall expire by 31 December 2014 at the latest. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 July 2009.For the CouncilThe PresidentE. ERLANDSSON(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 55, 29.2.2000, p. 25.(3)  OJ L 224, 21.8.2002, p. 23.(4)  OJ L 15, 18.1.2008, p. 5.ANNEXList of authorisations referred to in Article 3(2)Column A Column BMember State UseBelgium Potting Soil (all crops).Bulgaria Glasshouse use: tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, carrots, peppers, aubergines and tobacco.Cyprus Nurseries, vegetables, potatoes, ornamentals, deciduous fruits, citrus fruits, and grapes.France Vegetable and fruit crops and mainly lamb’s lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, strawberries, asparagus, ornamental plants, trees and shrubs.Greece Potting soil and soil compost (for all crops), indoor and outdoor use for soil treatment (for vegetable and ornamental crops), tobacco nurseries.Hungary Field use: potatoes, carrots, celeriac, parsley root, ornamentals, berries, apples, pears, tobacco, wine grapes, stone fruits, fruit and grapevine nurseries.Italy Rice, lettuce and similar, tomatoes, peppers and aubergines, cucurbits, carrots, bulb vegetables, stem vegetables, potatoes, tobacco, replanting vineyards and orchards, flowers.Ireland Glasshouse use: tomatoes, carnations, cucumbers, ornamentals, chrysanthemum and lettuce.Malta tomatoes, aubergines, peppers, melons, watermelons, squash, cucumbers and strawberries.The Netherlands Potatoes (seed, ware and starch potatoes), sugar and fodder beets, onions, vegetables, strawberries, orchards (replanting), ornamentals (including growing of bulbs), yellow nutsedge in all crops.Poland Field use: strawberries, cabbages, carrots, lettuce, onions, garlic.Portugal Potatoes, onions, carrots, melons, strawberries, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, citrus crops, ornamentals, glasshouse soil fumigation, nursery soil fumigation.Romania Vegetables and ornamental plants.Spain Nurseries, seedbeds, vegetables, tobacco, flowers, strawberries, seed potatoes, vineyards.United Kingdom Glasshouse soils, nursery soils, outdoor soils and potting soils prior to planting of fruit crops, vegetable crops, potatoes, herbs, flowers, bulbs, ornamental plants, perennial plants. +",marketing standard;grading;pharmaceutical product;disinfectant;pharmaceutical preparation;pharmaceutical speciality;environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;plant health product;plant protection product;health risk;danger of sickness;dangerous substance;dangerous product;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,21 +13090,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1654/94 of 7 July 1994 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1609/88 as regards the latest date by which butter must have been taken into storage in order to be sold under Regulations (EEC) No 3143/85 and (EEC) No 570/88. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in milk and milk products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 230/94 (2), and in particular Article 6 (7) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 985/68 of 15 July 1968 laying down general rules for intervention on the market in butter and cream (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2045/91 (4), and in particular Article 7a thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3143/85 of 11 November 1985 on the sale at reduced prices of intervention butter intended for direct consumption in the form of concentrated butter (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 796/94 (6), the butter put up for sale must have been taken into storage before a date to be determined; whereas the same applies to butter sold under the arrangements laid down in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 570/88 of 16 February 1988 on the sale of butter at reduced prices and the granting of aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice-cream and other food stuffs (7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3049/93 (8);Whereas, in view of butter stocks and quantities available, the dates in Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1609/88 (9) of 9 June 1988 setting the latest time of entry into storage for butter sold under Regulations (EEC) No 3143/85 and (EEC) No 570/88, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1295/94 (10), should be amended;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. In Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 1609/88, the first and second subparagraphs are hereby replaced by the following:'The butter referred to in Article 1 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3143/85 must have been taken into storage before 1 January 1992.The butter referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 570/88 must have been taken into storage before 1 January 1992'. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 July 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13.(2) OJ No L 30, 3. 2. 1994, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 169, 18. 7. 1968, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 187, 13. 7. 1991, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 298, 12. 11. 1985, p. 9.(6) OJ No L 92, 9. 4. 1994, p. 19.(7) OJ No L 55, 1. 3. 1988, p. 31.(8) OJ No L 273, 5. 11. 1993, p. 7.(9) OJ No L 143, 10. 6. 1988, p. 23.(10) OJ No L 141, 4. 6. 1994, p. 25. +",reduced price;rebate;reduced charge;special offer price;special offer rate;special price;special rate;confectionery product;biscuit;chocolate;chocolate product;cocoa product;pastry product;sweets;toffee;cream;dairy cream;dairy ice cream;fruit ice cream;intervention stock;butter,21 +2153,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 211/97 of 4 February 1997 amending Annex II of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 laying down a Community procedure for the establishment of maximum residue limits of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 of 26 June 1990 laying down a Community procedure for the establishment of maximum residue limits of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 17/97 (2) and in particular Articles 6, 7 and 8 thereof,Whereas, in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90, maximum residue limits must be established progressively for all pharmacologically active substances which are used within the Community in veterinary medicinal products intended for administration to food-producing animals;Whereas maximum residue limits should be established only after the examination within the Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products of all the relevant information concerning the safety of residues of the substance concerned for the consumer of foodstuffs of animal origin and the impact of residues on the industrial processing of foodstuffs;Whereas, in establishing maximum residue limits for residues of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin, it is necessary to specify the animal species in which residues may be present, the levels which may be present in each of the relevant meat tissues obtained from the treated animal (target tissue) and the nature of the residue which is relevant for the monitoring of residues (marker residue);Whereas, for the control of residues, as provided for in appropriate Community legislation, maximum residue limits should usually be established for the target tissues of liver or kidney, whereas, however, the liver and kidney are frequently removed from carcasses moving in international trade, and maximum residue limits should therefore also always be established for muscle or fat tissues;Whereas Somatosalm should be inserted into Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90;Whereas a period of 60 days should be allowed before the entry into force of this Regulation in order to allow Member States to make any adjustment which may be necessary to the authorisations to place the veterinary medicinal products concerned on the market which have been granted in accordance with Council Directive 81/851/EEC (3), as last amended by Directive 93/40/EEC (4) to take account of the provisions of this Regulation;Whereas, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90, the draft of the measures to be adopted was submitted to the Community for the Adaptation to Technical Progress of the Directives on the Removal of Technical Barriers to Trade in the Veterinary Medicinal Products Sector; whereas the Committee was not able to deliver an opinion; whereas the Commission therefore proposed the measures to be adopted to the Council;Whereas the Council did not act or vote against the proposed measures by a simple majority in the three-month period allowed; whereas it is therefore incumbent upon the Commission to adopt the measures,. Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the sixtieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 February 1997.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1)  OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 1.(2)  OJ No L 5, 9. 1. 1997, p. 12.(3)  OJ No L 317, 6. 11. 1981, p. 1.(4)  OJ No L 214, 24. 8. 1993, p. 31.ANNEXAnnex II to Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 is amended as follows:2. Organic chemicalsPharmacologically active substances Animal species Other provisions‘2.84. Somatosalm +",food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;fish;piscicultural species;species of fish;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;waste;refuse;residue;veterinary drug;veterinary medicines,21 +18062,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1396/98 of 30 June 1998 laying down procedures for applying in the poultrymeat sector Council Regulation (EC) No 779/98 on the import into the Community of agricultural products originating in Turkey, repealing Regulation (EEC) No 4115/86 and amending Regulation (EC) No 3010/95. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 779/98 of 7 April 1998 on the import into the Community of agricultural products originating in Turkey, repealing Regulation (EEC) No 4115/86 and amending Regulation (EC) No 3010/95 (1), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in poultrymeat (2), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2916/95 (3), and in particular Article 15 thereof,Whereas Decision No 1/98 of the EC-Turkey Association Council of 25 February 1998 on the trade regime for agricultural products (4) establishes the system of preferences applicable to imports into the Community of agricultural products originating in Turkey;Whereas Regulation (EC) No 779/98 opens with effect from 1 January 1998 new annual tariff quotas for certain poultrymeat products; whereas the quotas are to apply for an indefinite period;Whereas provision should be made for the administration of these arrangements by means of import licences; whereas, to that end, notwithstanding Article 8 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 of 16 November 1988 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance-fixing certificates for agricultural products (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1044/98 (6), detailed rules for submission of applications and the particulars which should appear in applications and licences should be laid down; whereas, in addition, provision should be made for licences to be issued after a period of consideration, applying, where necessary, a single acceptance rate;Whereas, in order to ensure regular imports, the quantities laid down in Annex I to this Regulation should be staggered over the year;Whereas, in order to ensure proper administration of the system, the security for import licences under the said system should be fixed at ECU 20 per 100 kilograms; whereas, in view of the likelihood of speculation inherent in the system in the poultrymeat sector, precise conditions governing access by traders to the said system should be laid down;Whereas the attention of traders should be drawn to the fact that licences may be used only for products that comply with all the veterinary requirements in force in the Community;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs,. All imports into the Community of products in the groups referred to in Annex I to this Regulation under the arrangements provided for in Regulation (EC) No 779/98 shall be subject to the presentation of an import licence.The quantities of products to which the arrangements apply and the rates of customs duty shall be those listed in Annex I. The quotas referred to in Article 1 shall be staggered as follows:- 25 % in the period 1 January to 31 March,- 25 % in the period 1 April to 30 June,- 25 % in the period 1 July to 30 September,- 25 % in the period 1 October to 31 December. The import licences provided for in Article 1 shall be subject to the following rules:(a) applicants for import licences must be natural or legal persons who, at the time applications are submitted, can prove to the satisfaction of the competent authorities of the Member States that they have imported or exported not less than 50 tonnes of products falling under Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 in each of the two calendar years preceding the year in which the licence application is lodged. However, retail establishments or restaurants selling their products to final consumers are excluded from this system;(b) a licence application may contain only one of the group numbers defined in Annex I hereto; it may involve several products covered by different CN codes. In such cases, all the CN codes shall be indicated in section 16 and their description in section 15.A licence application must cover at least one tonne, up to a maximum of 10 % of the quantity available for the group concerned and the period as specified in Article 2;(c) section 8 of licence applications and licences shall indicate the country of origin; licences shall entail an obligation to import from the country indicated;(d) section 20 of licence applications and licences shall show one of the following:- Reglamento (CE) n° 1396/98- Forordning (EF) nr. 1396/98- Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1396/98- Êáíïíéóìüò (ÅÊ) áñéè. 1396/98- Regulation (EC) No 1396/98- Règlement (CE) n° 1396/98- Regolamento (CE) n. 1396/98- Verordening (EG) nr. 1396/98- Regulamento (CE) nº 1396/98- Asetus (EY) N:o 1396/98- Förordning (EG) nr 1396/98;(e) section 24 of licences shall show one of the following:CCT duty as provided for in:- Reglamento (CE) n° 1396/98- Forordning (EF) nr. 1396/98- Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1396/98- Êáíïíéóìü (ÅÊ) áñéè. 1396/98- Regulation (EC) No 1396/98- Règlement (CE) n° 1396/98- Regolamento (CE) n. 1396/98- Verordening (EG) nr. 1396/98- Regulamento (CE) nº 1396/98- Asetus (EY) N:o 1396/98- Förordning (EG) nr 1396/98. 1. Licence applications may be submitted only during the first ten days of each period specified in Article 2.However, for the quantities available for the first three periods in 1998 referred to in Article 2, licence applications may be submitted only during the first ten days of July 1998.2. Licence applications shall be admissible only where the applicant declares in writing that he has not submitted and undertakes not to submit any applications, in respect of the current period, concerning products in the same group in the Member State in which his application is lodged or in other Member States.Where the same applicant submits more than one application relating to products in the same group, all applications from that person shall be inadmissible.3. A security of ECU 20 per 100 kilograms shall be lodged for import licence applications for all products referred to in Article 1.4. The Member States shall notify the Commission on the fifth working day following the end of the application submission period of applications submitted for each of the products in the group. Such notification shall include a list of applicants and a statement of the quantities applied for in the group.All notifications, including nil returns, shall be made by telex or fax on the working day stipulated, using the model in Annex II to this Regulation in cases where no application has been submitted and the models in Annexes II and III in cases where applications have been submitted.5. The Commission shall decide as quickly as possible to what extent quantities may be awarded in respect of the applications referred to in Article 3.If quantities in respect of which licences have been applied for exceed the quantities available, the Commission shall fix a single acceptance rate as a percentage of quantities applied for.If the overall quantity for which applications have been submitted is less than the quantity available, the Commission shall calculate the quantity remaining, which shall be added to the quantity available in respect of the following period.6. Licences shall be issued as soon as possible after the Commission has taken its decision.7. Licences may be used only for products complying with all the veterinary requirements in force in the Community. For the purposes of Article 21(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88, import licences shall be valid for 150 days from the date of actual issue.Import licences issued pursuant to this Regulation shall not be transferable. Without prejudice to the provisions of this Regulation, Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 shall apply.However, notwithstanding Article 8(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88, the quantity imported under this Regulation may not exceed that shown in sections 17 and 18 of the import licence. The figure '0` shall accordingly be entered in section 19 of the licence. The imported products shall be placed in free circulation on presentation of a EUR 1 movement certificate issued by the exporting country in accordance with Protocol 3 annexed to Decision No 1/98 of the EC-Turkey Association Council. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 June 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 113, 15. 4. 1998, p. 1.(2) OJ L 282, 1. 11. 1975, p. 77.(3) OJ L 305, 19. 12. 1995, p. 49.(4) OJ L 86, 20. 3. 1998, p. 1.(5) OJ L 331, 2. 12. 1988, p. 1.(6) OJ L 149, 20. 5. 1998, p. 11.ANNEX I>TABLE>ANNEX IIAPPLICATION OF REGULATION (EC) No 1396/98>START OF GRAPHIC>COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES - DG VI D 3 Poultrymeat sector Application for import licences at reduced rate of duty - Turkey Date: Period:Member State:Sender:Responsible contact person:Telephone:Fax:Addressee: DG VI/D/3Fax: (32-2) 296 62 79 or 296 12 27 Group number Quantity applied for (tonnes)T1 >END OF GRAPHIC>ANNEX IIIAPPLICATION OF REGULATION (EC) No 1396/98>START OF GRAPHIC>COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES - DG VI D 3 Poultrymeat sector Application for import licences at reduced rate of duty - Turkey Date: Period:Member State: Group number CN code Applicant (Name and address) Quantity (tonnes)Total in tonnes by group number >END OF GRAPHIC> +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;Turkey;Republic of Turkey;poultrymeat,21 +5167,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 991/2010 of 4 November 2010 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Olive de Nîmes (PDO)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, France's application to register the name ‘Olive de Nîmes’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 November 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 44, 20.2.2010, p. 13.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedFRANCEOlive de Nîmes (PDO) +",France;French Republic;location of production;location of agricultural production;olive;olive residue;product quality;quality criterion;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;mode of production,21 +12579,"94/883/EC: Commission Decision of 21 December 1994 approving the 1995 programme presented by Portugal for the eradication and monitoring of infectious hematopoietic necrosis and setting the level of the Community' s financial contribution (Only the Portuguese text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 24 (6) thereof,Whereas Decision 90/424/EEC provides that the Community may make a financial contribution to the eradication and monitoring of infectious hematopoietic necrosis;Whereas, by letter of 29 July 1994, Portugal presented a programme for the eradication and monitoring of this disease;Whereas examination of the programme has shown it to be in accordance with Council Decision 90/638/EEC of 27 November 1990 laying down the Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring of certain animal diseases (3), as last amended by Directive 92/65/EEC (4);Whereas this programme is included in the list of programmes for the eradication and monitoring of animal diseases which may receive a financial contribution from the Community in 1995, as laid down in Commission Decision 94/769/EC (5);Whereas in view of the programme's important role in achieving the objectives pursued by the Community as regards animal health, the Community's financial contribution should be set at 50 % of the costs borne by Portugal, up to a maximum of ECU 25 000;Whereas the Community will make a financial contribution provided that the measures planned are carried out and the authorities supply all the information necessary within the time limit laid down;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of infectious hematopoietic necrosis presented by Portugal is hereby approved for the period 1 January to 31 December 1995. Portugal shall bring into force on 1 January 1995 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions to implement the programme referred to in Article 1. 1. The Community's financial contribution is hereby set at 50 % of the costs borne by Portugal for the implementation of the programme referred to in Article 1, up to a maximum of ECU 25 000.2. The Community's financial contribution shall be granted after:- a quarterly report has been forwarded to the Commission on the progress of the measure and the expenditure incurred,- a final report has been forwarded to the Commission by 1 June 1996 at the latest on the technical implementation of the measure, accompanied by supporting documents relating to the expenditure incurred. This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 347, 12. 12. 1990, p. 27.(4) OJ No L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 54.(5) OJ No L 305, 30. 11. 1994, p. 38. +",animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +1742,"94/524/EC: Commission Decision of 27 July 1994 approving the programme for the eradication and surveillance of bovine brucellosis presented by Ireland and fixing the level of the Community' s financial contribution (Only the English text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2) and in particular Article 24, thereof,Whereas Council Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community in the eradication and surveillance of bovine brucellosis;Whereas by letter dated 20 May 1994, Ireland has submitted a programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis;Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to comply with all Community criteria relating to the eradication of the disease in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC on laying down Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring of certain animal diseases (3), as last amended by Council Directive 92/65/EEC (4);Whereas in the light of the importance of the programme for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal health, it is appropriate to fix the financial participation of the Community at 50 % of the costs incurred by Ireland up to a maximum of ECU 2 450 000;Whereas a financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme of the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Ireland is hereby approved for the period from 1 July 1994 to 31 December 1994. Ireland shall bring into force by 1 July 1994 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1. 1. Financial participation by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of testing and those incurred in Ireland by way of compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals up to a maximum of ECU 2 450 000.2. The financial contribution of the Community shall be granted subject to:- forwarding a report to the Commission every three months on the progress of the programme and the costs incurred,- forwarding a final report on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying evidence as the costs incurred by 1 July 1995 at the latest.3. The financial contribution of the Community shall be paid in ecus at the rate applying on the first working day of the month when the request of payment is made as published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Decision is addressed to Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 27 July 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 347, 12. 12. 1990, p. 27.(4) OJ No L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 54. +",Ireland;Eire;Southern Ireland;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;brucellosis;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +24024,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1215/2002 of 5 July 2002 amending Regulation (EC) No 20/2002 laying down detailed rules for implementing the specific supply arrangements for the outermost regions introduced by Council Regulations (EC) No 1452/2001, (EC) No 1453/2001 and (EC) No 1454/2001. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1452/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the French overseas departments, amending Directive 72/462/EEC and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 525/77 and (EEC) No 3763/91 (Poseidom) [1], and in particular Article 22 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1453/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the Azores and Madeira and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 (Poseima) [2], and in particular Article 34 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1454/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the Canary Islands and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 (Poseican) [3], and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas:(1) Fixing the flat-rate minimum level of aid for supplying the outermost regions in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 20/2002 [4], as amended by Regulation (EC) No 474/2002 [5], involves the examination and assessment of a significant amount of data. Since that study is taking longer than provided for, the date from which the provision in question is to apply should be postponed and should coincide with the start of the calendar year, normally 1 January 2003.(2) As a result, Regulation (EC) No 20/2002 should be amended.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinions of all the Management Committees concerned,. The first indent of the second subparagraph of Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 20/2002 is replaced by the following:""— the third and fourth paragraphs of Article 6 shall apply from 1 January 2003,"". This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 July 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission[1] OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 11.[2] OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 26.[3] OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 45.[4] OJ L 8, 11.1.2002, p. 1.[5] OJ L 75, 16.3.2002, p. 25.-------------------------------------------------- +",import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;supply;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff;peripheral region;outermost area;outermost region;peripheral area;remotest area;remotest region;supply balance sheet;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +11611,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1595/93 of 24 June 1993 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1226/92 on communication by the Member States to the Commission of information on imports of certain products processed from fruit and vegetables. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1569/92 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 638/93 (4), and in particular Article 38 (1) thereof,Whereas Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1226/92 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1383/93 (6) sets a two-weekly frequency for communication by the Member States to the Commission of information on imports of certain products processed from fruit and vegetables; whereas the current market situation justifies a closer monitoring of the information; whereas, therefore, the two-weekly frequency should be replaced by a weekly frequency;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables and Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Article 1 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1226/92 is hereby replaced by the following:'2. For all products released for free circulation between Tuesday of one week and Monday of the next, communication shall take place by the following Monday at the latest.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 15 June 1993.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 June 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 166, 20. 6. 1992, p. 5.(3) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 69, 20. 3. 1993, p. 7.(5) OJ No L 128, 14. 5. 1992, p. 18.(6) OJ No L 136, 5. 6. 1993, p. 24. +",free circulation;putting into free circulation;soft fruit;bilberry;blackberry;blackcurrant;cranberry;currant;gooseberry;mulberry;raspberry;strawberry;Belgo-Luxembourg Economic Union;BLEU;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,21 +5502,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 435/2012 of 16 May 2012 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Φασόλια Βανίλιες Φενεού (Fasolia Vanilies Feneou) (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Greece’s application to register the name ‘Φασόλια Βανίλιες Φενεού (Fasolia Vanilies Feneou)’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 May 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 273, 16.9.2011, p. 26.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6:   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedGREECEΦασόλια Βανίλιες Φενεού (Fasolia Vanilies Feneou) (PGI) +",Greece;Hellenic Republic;leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,21 +15226,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/96 of 18 January 1996 on the country nomenclature for the external trade statistics of the Community and statistics of trade between Member States (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1172/95 of 22 May 1995 relating to the trading of goods by the Community and its Member States with non-member countries (1), and in particular Article 21 (1) thereof,Whereas in accordance with Article 9 of the Regulation (EC) No 1172/95 the introduction of the country nomenclature is the responsibility of the Commission;Whereas the version thereof valid on 1 January 1995 was annexed to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3079/94 (2); whereas from 1 January 1996 minor amendments should be introduced to meet new statistical and technical requirements;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Statistics relating to the Trading of Goods with Non-Member Countries,. The version valid on 1 January 1996 of the nomenclature of countries for the external trade statistics of the Community and statistics of trade between Member States is set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 January 1996.For the CommissionYves-Thibault DE SILGUYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 118, 25. 5. 1995, p. 10.(2) OJ No L 325, 17. 12. 1994, p. 17.ANNEXCOUNTRY NOMENCLATURE FOR THE EXTERNAL TRADE STATISTICS OF THE COMMUNITY AND STATISTICS OF TRADE BETWEEN MEMBER STATES(version valid with effect from 1 January 1996)>TABLE> +",nomenclature;statistical nomenclature;third country;statistics;statistical abstract;statistical analysis;statistical data;statistical information;statistical monitoring;statistical source;statistical survey;statistical table;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade;foreign trade;external trade,21 +811,"88/443/EEC: Commission Decision of 27 June 1988 concerning the areas referred to in Article 3 (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 328/88 instituting a Community programme to assist the conversion of steel areas (Resider programme) (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 328/88 of 2 February 1988 instituting a Community programme to assist the conversion of steel areas (Resider programme) (1), and in particular Article 3 (2) thereof,Whereas Article 3 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 328/88 stipulates that the Community programme shall apply to areas which satisfy the criteria specified in Article 3 (1) and the threshold values set out in Article 4 (1) of that Regulation;Whereas the Member State concerned must submit an application in respect of the areas to which the Community programme is to apply; whereas Germany has transmitted to the Commission an application in respect of the Saarbruecken labour market region (Saarland);Whereas that area satisfies the abovementioned criteria,. The Saarbruecken labour market region (Saarland) in the Federal Republic of Germany is hereby found to satisfy the criteria set out in Article 3 (1) and the threshold values in Article 4 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 328/88. The Community programme instituted by that Regulation shall therefore apply to that area. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 27 June 1988.For the CommissionPeter SCHMIDHUBERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 33, 5. 2. 1988, p. 1. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;iron and steel industry;electrical steelworks;foundry;iron and steel undertaking;iron and steel works;steel industry;steel mill;steelworks;industrial conversion;industrial reconversion;reconversion of industry;reconversion of undertakings;development region;development area;development zone;redevelopment aid,21 +11742,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1963/93 of 20 July 1993 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products, as regards certain agrimonetary aspects. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 9 (2), Article 12 (6), Article 13 (6) and Article 21 thereof, and the corresponding provisions of the other Regulations on the common organization of the markets in agricultural products,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 of 28 December 1992 on the unit of account and the conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the common agricultural policy (2), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 introduces new agrimonetary arrangements abolishing the monetary compensatory amounts with effect from 1 January 1993; whereas it is necessary to adapt Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2101/92 (4), to these new arrangements;Whereas the fourth indent of Article 12 (4) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1068/93 of 30 April 1993 on detailed rules for determining and applying the agricultural conversion rates (5) provides for an operative event for the agricultural conversion rate which should be specified for the securities to be provided when application is made for a licence;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of all the relevant Management Committees,. Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 is hereby amended as follows:1. in Article 3, paragraphs 4 and 6 are deleted;2. Article 5 (3) is replaced by the following:'3. Member States shall be authorized not to require an export licence or licences for products and or goods consigned by private individuals or groups of private individuals with a view to their free distribution for humanitarian aid purposes in third countries where all the following conditions are met:(a) no refund is applied for by the parties which wish to benefit from this exemption;(b) such consignments are occasional in nature, comprise varied products and for goods and do not exceed a total of 30 000 kg per means of transport; and(c) the competent authorities have sufficient proof as to the destination and/or use of the products and/or goods and the proper execution of the operation.The following indication shall be inserted in box 44 of export declarations: ""No refund - Article 5 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88."" `;3. in Article 8 (1), the first subparagraph is replaced by the following:'The import or export licence shall constitute authorization and give rise to an obligation respectively to import or to export under the licence, and, except in the case of force majeure, during its period of validity, the specified quantity of the relevant product. Such licence shall or may, as the case requires, include provisions for advance fixing of the levy or refund and the accession compensatory amounts under the conditions laid down by the rules relating to the relevant sector.`;4. the following subparagraph is added to Article 14 (2):'The day the application is lodged within the meaning of the first subparagraph shall determine the operative event for the agricultural conversion rate for the amount of the security`;5. in Article 30 (1), the second and third subparagraphs are deleted;6. Article 44 (9) (d) is replaced by the following:'(d) In comparing the rate of the refund fixed in advance with that of the refund valid on the last day of validity of the certificate, account shall be taken, where applicable, of accession compensatory amounts and other amounts provided for under Community rules.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 July 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 21.(2) OJ No L 387, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 331, 2. 12. 1988, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 210, 25. 7. 1992, p. 18.(5) OJ No L 108, 1. 5. 1993, p. 106. +",export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;agri-monetary policy;agricultural monetary policy;agricultural product;farm product;humanitarian aid;humanitarian action;humanitarian assistance;representative rate;agricultural conversion rate;agricultural unit of account;green exchange rate;green rate;green unit of account,21 +16245,"97/530/EC: Council Decision of 24 July 1997 on amendments to the OECD Arrangement on guidelines in the field of officially supported export credits. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal of the Commission,Whereas it remains necessary to minimize counterproductive competition in the field of officially supported export credits and to reinforce international cooperation;Whereas, in order to give effect to the principle of international cooperation, the Community is a participant in the Arrangement on guidelines for officially supported export credits concluded in the framework of the OECD (hereinafter called the Arrangement), which was brought into force in the Community by a Council Decision of 4 April 1978, as last amended by Decision 97/173/EC (1);Whereas the participants in the Arrangement have drawn up a series of measures, to which the Community should subscribe, for the amendment of Annex IX to the Arrangement and for a new Annex thereto,. Annex IX to the Arrangement shall be replaced by Annex IX annexed hereto. The Arrangement shall be supplemented by the addition of Annex X annexed hereto. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 July 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. FISCHBACH(1) OJ No L 69, 11. 3. 1997, p. 19.ANNEX'ANNEX IXFUTURE WORKI. GLOBAL UNTYINGThe participants confirm their resolve to cooperate with the DAC/FA to develop targets for the untying of aid and the development of a more precise definition of untied aid. They will follow closely progress in the DAC/FA. They agree to invite the DAC to consider how to strengthen discipline and transparency, as follows:A. DisciplineThe DAC/FA to engage urgently in a discussion with a view to agreeing targets for the untying of aid.B. TransparencyThe modalities of the following measures for improvement of transparency to be worked out in conjunction with DAC/FA. Notification of specified untied aid credits at the latest before commencement of the bidding procedure, or within (e.g. 45 calendar/working days) of the date of signing the financial contract, whichever is the earlier, giving reasonable time and project information for bids to be prepared within tender deadlines. Immediate ex-post notification of the name and nationals of the company being awarded the contract of specific untied aid.The Secretariat would create and update a register of such notifications on OLIS. Information under the preceding subparagraph would be unclassified.II. MARKET WINDOWSParticipants undertake to investigate further both the issue of transparency and definition of market window operations with a view to preventing distortion of competition.III. SECTORSA. AgricultureA firm undertaking to start negotiations on agriculture in 1994 on complementary guidelines on export credits on agricultural products. An expert group would be established with its first meeting in July 1994.B. SteelThe need for further or complementary guidelines in the Arrangement on guidelines for officially supported export credits for steel plant and equipment will be considered when the outcome of the negotiations in the Multilateral Steel Agreement context is known.IV. PREMIUMS AND RELATED ISSUESThe participants recognize that premiums and guarantee fees are important and a priority issue and agree to investigate guiding principles with a view to producing convergence among premiums. In accordance with their international obligations, the participants agree that the level of premiums should not be inadequate to cover long-term operating costs and losses. The participants endorse the notion of risk-based premiums and the need to eliminate trade distortions whether caused by premiums or related conditions.The participants will endeavour with best efforts to reach an agreement on guiding principles for setting premiums and related conditions before the 1995 meeting of the Ministerial Council.ANNEX XRULES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCHAERER PACKAGEI. DDR1. For currencies where CIRR * is less than 10 %.For commitments up to and including 31 August 1966, the following formula will apply:DDR = CIRR * + >NUM>1>DEN>6 (10 - CIRR * ) + MMargin (M) depends on repayment terms (R) as follows:>TABLE>The last day to commit at this transitional DDR formula (individual tied or partially untied aid credits, aid protocols, aid credit lines or similar agreements; for currencies where CIRR * is less than 10 %) is 31 August 1996.The validity of commitments made up to and including 31 August 1996 and using this DDR formula will end at the latest on 31 August 1997.2. For currencies where CIRR * is greater than, or equal to, 10 %, the following DDR formula will apply:DDR = CIRR * + MThe values for M (Margin) depend on R (repayment terms) and are as quoted in point 1.3. With effect from 1 September 1996 for all currencies, all new aid credit commitments will use the following DDR formula:DDR = CIRR * + MThe values for M (Margin) depend on R (repayment terms) and are as quoted in point 1.II. SDR-BASED RATEUp to and including 31 August 1995:Paragraphs 5 (b) and 20 (a) and note 3 will remain in force for countries formerly classified in category III. In effect this means that participants may continue to apply the SDR-based rate up to and including 31 August 1995.The validity of commitments using the SDR-based rate made up to and including 31 August 1995 will end at the latest on 29 February 1996.III. COUNTRY CLASSIFICATIONCountry reclassification will be effective immediately with the exception of countries which are reclassified in category I and which were classified in category II and subject to note 1, which will continue to be eligible for 10 year repayment terms. Transactions supported with these terms will lose validity at the latest on 28 February 1997.Countries moving from category II to category I shall be subject to paragraph 6 (b) of the Arrangement effective on 1 March 1995.IV. VALIDITY OF PRIOR COMMITMENTSThe validity of prior commitments in respect of tied and partially untied aid will be two years after notification for individual transactions, whether or not they are notified under a credit line or a revision to an earlier notification. When a country has become ineligible for 17 or 20 year World Bank loans for the first time, the validity of existing and new tied and partially untied aid credit lines, notified or signed, shall be restricted to one year after the date of potential reclassification in accordance with note 7 of the Arrangement. Renewal is possible at new terms (in accordance with the rules of Chapter III of the Arrangement):- after reclassification of countries, and- after a change in the rules of the Arrangement.When the DDR changes, the old terms can be maintained.V. FUTURE WORKSee Annex IX.` +",export financing;iron and steel industry;electrical steelworks;foundry;iron and steel undertaking;iron and steel works;steel industry;steel mill;steelworks;OECD;OEEC;Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development;Organisation for European Economic Cooperation;export credit;farming sector;agricultural sector;agriculture;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,21 +14625,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2869/95 of 13 December 1995 on the fees payable to the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and Designs). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 40/94 of 20 December 1993 on the Community trade mark (1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 3288/94 (2) and in particular Article 139 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2868/95 of 13 December 1995, implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 40/94 on the Community trade mark (3),Whereas Article 139 (3) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (hereinafter 'the Regulation`) provides that the fees regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 141 of the Regulation;Whereas Article 139 (1) of the Regulation provides that the fees regulations shall determine in particular the amount of the fees and the ways in which they are to be paid;Whereas Article 139 (2) of the Regulation provides that the amounts of the fees shall be fixed at such a level as to ensure that the revenue in respect thereof is in principle sufficient for the budget of the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (trade marks and designs) ('the Office`) to be balanced;Whereas, however, in the Office's start-up phase, balance can be achieved only if there is a subsidy from the general budget of the European Communities, in accordance with Article 134 (3) of the Regulation;Whereas the basic fee for the application for a Community trade mark shall include the amount which the Office must pay to each central industrial property office of the Member States for each search report provided by such offices in accordance with Article 39 (4) of the Regulation;Whereas to ensure the necessary flexibility, the President of the Office ('the President`) should be empowered, subject to certain conditions, to lay down the charges which may be payable to the Office in respect of services it may render, the charges for access to the Office's data bank and the making available of the contents of this data bank in machine-readable form, and to set charges for the sale of its publications;Whereas, in order to facilitate the payment of fees and charges, the President should be empowered to authorize methods of payment which are additional to those explicitly provided for in this Regulation;Whereas it is appropriate that the fees and charges payable to the Office should be fixed in the same currency unit as is used for the budget of the Office;Whereas the budget of the Office is fixed in ecus;Whereas, moreover, the fixing of these amounts in ecus avoids discrepancies that may result from exchange rate variations;Whereas payments in cash should be made in the currency of the Member State where the Office has its seat;Whereas the measures envisaged in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established under Article 141 of the Regulation,. GeneralThe following shall be levied in accordance with this Regulation:(a) fees to be paid to the Office as provided for in the Regulation and in Regulation (EC) No 2868/95;(b) charges laid down by the President pursuant to Article 3 (1) and (2) Fees provided for in the Regulation and Regulation (EC) No 2868/95The fees to be paid to the Office under Article 1 (a) shall be as follows:>TABLE> Charges laid down by the President1. The President shall lay down the amount to be charged for any services rendered by the Office other than those specified in Article 2.2. The President shall lay down the amount to be charged for the Community Trade Marks Bulletin and the Official Journal of the Office as well as any other publications issued by the Office.3. The amounts of the charges shall be laid down in ecus.4. The amounts of the charges laid down by the President in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be published in the Official Journal of the Office. Due date for fees and charges1. Fees and charges in respect of which the due date is not specified in the Regulation or in Regulation No 2868/95 shall be due on the date of receipt of the request for the service for which the fee or the charge is incurred.2. The President may decide not to make services mentioned in paragraph 1 dependent upon the advance payment of the corresponding fees or charges. Payment of fees and charges1. Fees and charges due to the Office shall be paid(a) by payment or transfer to a bank account held by the Office,(b) by delivery or remittance of cheques made payable to the Office, or(c) in cash.2. The President may allow methods of payment other than those set out in paragraph 1, in particular by means of deposits in current accounts held with the Office.3. Determinations made pursuant to paragraph 2 shall be published in the Official Journal of the Office. Currencies1. Payments or transfers to a bank account referred to in Article 5 (1) (a), by delivery or remittance of cheques referred to in Article 5 (1) (b) or any other method of payment allowed by the President pursuant to Article 5 (2) shall be made in ecus.2. The payments in cash referred to in Article 5 (1) (c) shall be made in the currency of the Member State where the Office has its seat. The President shall determine the ecus equivalents in that currency on the basis of the exchange rate in force, which are fixed daily by the Commission and published in the Official Journal of the European Communities in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 3320/94 (4). Particulars concerning payment1. Every payment must indicate the name of the person making the payment and must contain the necessary information to enable the Office to establish immediately the purpose of the payment. In particular, the following information shall be provided:(a) when the application fee is paid, the purpose of the payment, namely 'application fee`;(b) when the registration fee is paid, the file number of the application which is the basis for the registration and the purpose of the payment, namely 'registration fee`;(c) when the opposition fee is paid, the file number of the application and the name of the applicant for the Community trade mark against which opposition is entered, and the purpose of the payment, namely 'opposition fee`;(d) when the revocation fee and the invalidity fee are paid, the registration number and the name of the proprietor of the Community trade mark against which the application is directed, and the purpose of the payment, namely 'revocation fee` or 'invalidity fee`.2. If the purpose of the payment cannot immediately be established, the Office shall require the person making the payment to notify it in writing of this purpose within such period as it may specify. If the person does not comply with this request in due time, the payment shall be considered not to have been made. The amount which has been paid shall be refunded. Deemed date of payment1. The date on which any payment shall be considered to have been made to the Office shall be as follows:(a) in the cases referred to in Article 5 (1) (a), the date on which the amount of the payment or of the transfer is actually entered in a bank account held by the Office;(b) in the case referred to in Article 5 (1) (b), the date of the receipt of the cheque at the Office, provided that the cheque is met;(c) in the cases referred to in Article 5 (1) (c), the date of receipt of the amount of the cash payment.2. Where the President allows, in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 (2), other methods of paying fees than those set out in Article 5 (1), he shall also lay down the date on which such payments shall be considered to have been made.3. Where, under the provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2, payment of a fee is not considered to have been made until after the expiry of the period in which it was due, it shall be considered that this period has been observed if evidence is provided to the Office that the person who made the payment -(a) in a Member State, within the period within which the payment should have been made:(i) effected the payment through a banking establishment;(ii) duly gave an order to a banking establishment to transfer the amount of the payment; or(iii) dispatched at a post office or otherwise a letter bearing the address of the Office and containing a cheque within the meaning of Article 5 (1) (b), provided that the cheque is met;and -(b) paid a surcharge of 10 % on the relevant fee or fees, but not exceeding ECU 200; no surcharge is payable if a condition according to sub-paragraph (a) has been fulfilled not later than 10 days before the expiry of the period for payment.4. The Office may request the person who made the payment to produce evidence as to the date on which a condition according to paragraph 3 (a) was fulfilled and, where required, to pay the surcharge referred to in paragraph 3 (b), within a period to be specified by it. If the person fails to comply with this request or if the evidence is insufficient, or if the required surcharge is not paid in due time, the period for payment shall be considered not to have been observed. Insufficiency of the amount paid1. A time limit for payment shall, in principle, be considered to have been observed only if the full amount of the fee has been paid in due time. If the fee is not paid in full, the amount which has been paid shall be refunded after the period for payment has expired.2. The Office may, however, in so far as this is possible within the time remaining before the end of the period, give the person making the payment the opportunity to pay the amount lacking or, where this is considered justified, overlook any small amounts lacking without prejudice to the rights of the person making the payment. 0Refund of insignificant amounts1. Where an excessive sum is paid to cover a fee or a charge, the excess shall not be refunded if the amount is insignificant and the party concerned has not expressly requested a refund. The President shall determine what constitutes an insignificant amount.2. Determinations by the President pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be published in the Official Journal of the Office. 1Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in is entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 December 1995.For the CommissionMARIO MONTIMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 11, 14. 1. 1994, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 83.(3) See p. 1 of this Official Journal.(4) OJ No L 350, 31. 12. 1994, p. 27. +",excise duty;excise tax;fixing of prices;price proposal;pricing;provision of services;EU trade mark;Community trade mark;Community trademark;EUTM;European Union trade mark;European trade mark;European trademark;European Union Intellectual Property Office;Community Trade Marks Office;Community Trademark Office;EUIPO;OHIM;Office for Harmonization;Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market;Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and Designs),21 +6824,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3937/88 of 16 December 1988 on the sale by storage agencies of unprocessed currants for the manufacture of dried grapes paste. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2247/88 (2), and in particular Articles 8 (8) and 20 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1277/84 of 8 May 1984 laying down general rules for the system of production aid for processed fruit and vegetables (3), and in particular Article 6 (1) thereof,Whereas Article 6 (2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 626/85 of 12 March 1985 on the purchasing, selling and storage of unprocessed dried grapes and figs by storage agencies (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2328/88 (5), provides that products to be put to specific uses yet to be determined are to be sold at prices fixed in advance or determined by an invitation to tender;Whereas, in order to take advantage of a new possibility for disposal, provision should be made for unprocessed currants held by storage agencies to be sold for the manufacture of dried grapes paste at a price fixed in advance; whereas the quantities which may be put up for sale must be limited to quantities determined on the basis of possible uses of dried grapes by the industry;Whereas, in order to guarantee proper utilization of the unprocessed dried grapes, the finished product must be defined; whereas the lodging of a processing security guaranteeing that the unprocessed dried grapes will be used in accordance with the provisions in force must be required;Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 626/85 lays down the conditions applying to the sale of unprocessed currants by storage agencies; whereas the particulars of the purchase application that are specified in Article 7 (2) of that Regulation should be supplemented by a declaration by the applicant specifying the limitations which will be observed regarding the use of the grapes;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. 1. Unprocessed currants bought in by storage agencies pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 626/85 may be sold at a price fixed in advance for the manufacture of dried grapes paste in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation.2. The quantities put up for sale shall be limited depending on probable disposal possibilities for the purpose laid down. 1. The unprocessed currants shall be used for the manufacture of paste falling within CN code 2007.Manufacture shall be completed within 120 days at the latest after the date of acceptance of the purchase application as referred to in Article 8 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 626/85.2. A processing security shall be lodged to guarantee that the unprocessed currants will be used within the period specified in paragraph 1. In addition to the particulars specified in Article 7 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 626/85, purchase applications shall include a declaration by which the applicant undertakes to use the grapes for the purpose specified in Article 2 (1) above. During the period in which unprocessed currants are being offered for sale under the terms of this Regulation, Member States shall notify the Commission:(a) by the 10th of each month at the latest, of the quantities sold between the 16th and the last day of the previous month;(b) by the 25th of each month at the latest, of the quantities sold between the first and the 15th of that month. The storage agencies responsible for sales under the terms of this Regulation, the prices to be charged, the quantity to be put on sale and the amount of the processing security shall be determined in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 December 1988.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 198, 26. 7. 1988, p. 21.(3) OJ No L 123, 9. 5. 1984, p. 25.(4) OJ No L 72, 13. 3. 1985, p. 7.(5) OJ No L 202, 27. 7. 1988, p. 45. +",fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;storage;storage facility;storage site;warehouse;warehousing;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs,21 +33790,"Commission Directive 2007/53/EC of 29 August 2007 amending Council Directive 76/768/EEC concerning cosmetic products for the purposes of adapting Annex III thereto to technical progress (Text with EEA relevance ). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,After consulting the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products,Whereas:(1) Fluorine compounds are currently listed in and subject to restrictions and conditions laid down in Annex III, Part 1 of Directive 76/768/EEC. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) is of the opinion that if the sole source of fluoride exposure is toothpaste containing fluoride between 1 000 to 1 500 ppm, there is a minimal concern that children under the age of six will develop fluorosis, provided that such toothpaste is used as recommended. Therefore, reference numbers 26 to 43, and reference numbers 47 and 56 of Annex III, Part 1 should be amended accordingly.(2) Directive 76/768/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.(3) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Cosmetic Products,. Annex III of Directive 76/768/EEC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 19 April 2008 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions together with a correlation table of those provisions and this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 19 January 2009.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the main provisions of domestic law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 August 2007.For the CommissionGünter VERHEUGENVice-President(1)  OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 169. Directive last amended by Commission Directive 2007/22/EC (OJ L 101, 18.4.2007, p. 11).ANNEXIn reference numbers 26 to 43, and reference numbers 47 and 56 of Part 1 of Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC, the following text is added after each entry in column f:‘For any toothpaste containing 0,1 to 0,15 % fluoride unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. “for adult use only”) the following labelling is obligatory:“Children of 6 years and younger: Use a pea sized amount for supervised brushing to minimize swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor.”’ +",consumer information;consumer education;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;cosmetic product;beauty product;cosmetic;perfume;soap;toilet preparation;product safety;technological change;adaptation to technical progress;digital revolution;technical progress;technological development;technological progress,21 +5940,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1161/2014 of 30 October 2014 adapting to technical progress Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 of 20 December 1985 on recording equipment in road transport (1), and in particular Article 17 thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex IB to Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport sets out the technical specifications for the construction, testing, installation and inspection of digital tachographs.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2009 (2) introduced an adaptor as a temporary solution, until 31 December 2013, to make it possible to install tachographs in conformity with Annex IB to Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 in Ml and N1 type vehicles.(3) Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 has been replaced by Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) for which the legislative procedure was concluded on 15 January 2014.(4) Recital 5 of Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 provides that the Commission will consider extending the period of validity of the adaptor for Ml and N1 vehicles until 2015 and give further consideration to a long-term solution for Ml and N1 vehicles before 2015.(5) The Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions ‘Digital tachograph: Roadmap for future activities’ (4), which accompanied the proposal for Regulation (EU) No 165/2014, foresees a time-frame of 2 years for the preparation and adoption of annexes and appendices, following the adoption of Regulation (EU) No 165/2014.(6) A permanent solution concerning the adaptor should be laid down in the technical specifications of Regulation (EU) No 165/2014. In application of the principle of legitimate expectation, the possibility to use adaptors in Ml and N1 type vehicles should therefore be extended at least until the adoption of those technical annexes and appendices.(7) Considering that Requirement 172 expired on 31 December 2013, the extension of the adaptor solution should be valid with retroactive effect from that date.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 18 of Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85,. Annex IB to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 is amended as follows:In part I, Definitions, point (rr), first indent, the date of ‘31 December 2013’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2015’. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 October 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 370, 31.12.1985, p. 8.(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2009 of 23 January 2009 adapting for the ninth time to technical progress Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport (OJ L 21, 24.1.2009, p. 3).(3)  Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 February 2014 on tachographs in road transport, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport (OJ L 60, 28.2.2014, p. 1).(4)  COM(2011)454 final. +",electronic device;speed control;maximum speed;minimum speed;speed limit;tachograph;European standard;Community standard;Euronorm;transport safety;passenger protection;road transport;road haulage;transport by road;safety device;brake mechanism;head-rest;protective device;rear-view mirror;safety belt;technical standard,21 +36239,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1199/2008 of 2 December 2008 on the issue of licences for the import of garlic in the subperiod 1 March to 31 May 2009. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 341/2007 (3) opens and provides for the administration of tariff quotas and introduces a system of import licences and certificates of origin for garlic and other agricultural products imported from third countries.(2) The quantities for which ‘A’ licence applications have been lodged by traditional importers and by new importers during the first five working days following the 15th day of November 2008, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 341/2007 exceed the quantities available for products originating in China, Argentina, and all third countries other than China and Argentina.(3) Therefore, in accordance with Article 7(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006, it is now necessary to establish the extent to which the ‘A’ licence applications sent to the Commission by the end of November 2008 can be met in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 341/2007,. Applications for ‘A’ import licences lodged pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 341/2007 during the first five working days following the 15th day of November 2008 and sent to the Commission by the end of November 2008 shall be met at a percentage rate of the quantities applied for as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 December 2008.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 90, 30.3.2007, p. 12.ANNEXOrigin Order number Allocation coefficientArgentina— Traditional importers— New importersChina— Traditional importers— New importersOther third countries— Traditional importers— New importers +",import;bulb vegetable;garlic;onion;scallion;shallot;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country;Argentina;Argentine Republic;China;People’s Republic of China,21 +17764,"Council Regulation (EC) No 54/98 of 19 December 1997 laying down for 1998 certain measures for the conservation and management of fishery resources applicable to vessels flying the flag of Latvia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in the Agreement on fisheries relations between the European Community and the Republic of Latvia (2), and in particular Articles 3 and 6 thereof, the Community and Latvia have held consultations concerning their mutual fishing rights for 1998 and the management of common living resources;Whereas, in the course of these consultations, the delegations agreed to recommend to their respective authorities that certain catch quotas for 1998 should be fixed for the vessels of the other Party;Whereas the necessary measures should be taken to implement, for 1998, the results of the consultations held with Latvia;Whereas it is for the Council to lay down the specific conditions under which catches by vessels flying the flag of Latvia can be taken;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the control measures provided for by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (3);Whereas Article 3(2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1381/87 of 20 May 1987 establishing detailed rules concerning the marking and documentation of fishing vessels (4) provides that all vessels with chilled or refrigerated sea-water tanks are to keep on board a document, certified by a competent authority, indicating the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres at 10-centimetre intervals;Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1998,. 1. From 1 January to 31 December 1998, vessels flying the flag of Latvia are hereby authorized to fish for the species listed in Annex I, within the geographical and quantitative limits laid down therein and in accordance with this Regulation, in the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone of the Member States in the Baltic Sea. Fishing for cod shall be prohibited in the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound from 10 June to 20 August 1998 inclusive.2. Fishing authorized under paragraph 1 shall be limited to those parts of the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone lying seawards of 12-nautical-miles from the baselines from which the fishing zones of Member States are measured and south of 59°30' North.3. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, unavoidable by-catches of a species for which no quota is established in a zone shall be permitted within the limits fixed in the conservation measures in force in the zone concerned.4. By-catches in a given zone of a species for which a quota is established in that zone shall be counted against the quota concerned. 1. Vessels fishing within the quotas fixed in Article 1 shall comply with the conservation and control measures and all other provisions governing fishing in the zone referred to in that Article.2. The vessels shall keep a log-book in which the information set out in Annex II shall be entered.3. The vessels shall transmit to the Commission, in accordance with the rules laid down in Annex III, the information set out in that Annex.4. Those vessels which have chilled or refrigerated sea-water tanks shall keep on board a document, certified by a competent authority, indicating the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres at 10-centimetre intervals.5. The registration letters and numbers of vessels must be clearly marked on the bow of each vessel on both sides. 1. Fishing under the quotas fixed in Article 1 shall be permitted only where a licence and a special fishing permit have been issued by the Commission, on behalf of the Community, at the request of the Latvian authorities and in compliance with the conditions set out in Annexes II and III. Copies of these Annexes and the licence and the special fishing permit shall be kept on board each vessel.The vessels to be licensed for fishing in the Community zone during a given month will be notified at the latest by the fifteenth day of the preceding month. The Community shall expeditiously process requests for adjustments to a monthly list during its duration.2. When an application for a licence and a special fishing permit is submitted to the Commission, the following information must be supplied:(a) name of vessel;(b) registration number;(c) external identification letters and numbers;(d) port of registration;(e) name and address of the owner or charterer;(f) gross tonnage and overall length;(g) engine power;(h) call sign and radio frequency;(i) intended method of fishing;(j) intended area of fishing;(k) species for which it is intended to fish;(l) period for which a licence is requested.3. Licences and special fishing permits shall be issued provided that the number of licences valid at any time during a given month or year does not exceed the amounts mentioned in Annex I.4. Only fishing vessels under 43 metres are authorized to fish.5. Each licence and special fishing permit shall be valid for one vessel only. Where two or more vessels are taking part in the same fishing operation, each vessel must be in possession of a licence and special fishing permit.6. Licences and special fishing permits may be cancelled with a view to the issuing of new licences and special fishing permits. Such cancellations shall take effect on the day before the date of issue of the new licences and special fishing permits by the Commission. New licences and special fishing permits shall take effect from their date of issue.7. Licences and special fishing permits shall be wholly or partially withdrawn before the date of expiry if the respective quotas fixed under Annex I have been exhausted.8. Licences and special fishing permits shall be withdrawn in the event of any failure to meet the obligations laid down in this Regulation.9. For a period not exceeding 12 months, no licence or special fishing permit shall be issued for any vessel in respect of which the obligations laid down in this Regulation have not been met.10. The Commission, on behalf of the Community, shall submit to Latvia the names and characteristics of Latvian vessels which will not be authorized to fish in the Community's fishing zone for the next month(s) as a consequence of an infringement of Community rules. Vessels authorized to fish on 31 December may continue fishing as from the beginning of next year until the list of vessels permitted to fish during the year in question is submitted to and approved by the Commission on behalf of the Community. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1) OJ L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ L 332, 20. 12. 1996, p. 1.(3) OJ L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2205/97 (OJ L 304, 7. 11. 1997, p. 1).(4) OJ L 132, 21. 5. 1987, p. 9.ANNEX ILatvian catch quotas and licences for 1998>TABLE>ANNEX IIWhen fishing within the 200-nautical-mile zone off the coasts of the Member States of the Community which is covered by Community rules on fisheries, the following details are to be entered in the log-book immediately after the following events:1. After each haul:1.1. the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught;1.2. the date and the time of the haul;1.3. the geographical position in which the catches were made;1.4. the fishing method used.2. After each transhipment to or from another vessel:2.1. the indication 'received from` or 'transferred to`;2.2. the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species transhipped;2.3. the name, external identification letters and numbers of the vessel to or from which the transhipment occurred;2.4. transhipment of cod is not allowed.3. After each landing in a port of the Community:3.1. name of the port;3.2. the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species landed.4. After each transmission of information to the Commission of the European Communities:4.1. date and time of the transmission;4.2. type of message: IN, OUT, ICES, WKL or 2 WKL;4.3. in the case of radio transmission: name of the radio station.ANNEX III1. The information to be transmitted to the Commission and the timetable for its transmission is as follows:1.1. On each occasion the vessel enters the 200-nautical-mile zone off the coasts of the Member States of the Community which is covered by Community rules on fisheries:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish in the hold;(c) the date and ICES division within which the master intends to commence fishing.Where the fishing operations necessitate more than one entry into the zone referred to under 1.1 on a given day, one communication shall suffice on first entry.1.2. On each occasion the vessel leaves the zone referred to under 1.1:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish in the hold;(c) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(d) the ICES division in which the catches were taken;(e) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species transferred to and/or from other vessels since the vessel entered the zone and the identification of the vessel to which the transfer was made;(f) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species landed in a port of the Community since the vessel entered the zone.Where the fishing operations necessitate more than one entry into the zone referred to under 1.1 on any given day, one single communication on the last exit will be sufficient.1.3. At three-day intervals, commencing on the third day after the vessel first enters the zone referred to under 1.1 when fishing for herring, and at weekly intervals, commencing on the seventh day after the vessel first enters the zone referred to under 1.1 when fishing for all species other than herring:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(c) the ICES division in which the catches were made.1.4. On each occasion the vessel moves from one ICES division to another:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(c) the ICES division in which the catches have been taken.1.5. (a) The name, call sign, external identification letters and numbers of the vessel and the name of its master;(b) the licence number if the vessel is under licence;(c) the serial number of the message for the voyage concerned;(d) identification of the type of message;(e) the date, the time and the geographical position of the vessel.2.1. The information specified under point 1 shall be transmitted to the Commission of the European Communities in Brussels (telex 24189 FISEU-B) via one of the radio stations listed under point 3 below and in the form specified under point 4.2.2. If it is impossible for reasons of force majeure for the message to be transmitted by the vessel, it may be transmitted on the vessel's behalf by another vessel.3. >TABLE>4. Form of the communicationsThe information specified under point 1 shall contain the following elements which shall be given in the following order:- name of vessel,- call sign,- external identification letters and numbers,- serial number of the message for the voyage in question,- indication of the type of message according to the following code:- message when entering one of the zones referred to under 1.1: 'IN`,- message when leaving one of the zones referred to under 1.1: 'OUT`,- message when moving from one ICES division to another: 'ICES`,- weekly message: 'WKL`,- three-day message: '2 WKL`,- the date, the time and the geographical position,- the ICES divisions/sub-areas in which fishing is expected to commence,- the date on which fishing is expected to commence,- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish in the hold using the code mentioned in point 5,- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish caught since the previous transmission using the code mentioned in point 5,- the ICES division/sub-areas in which the catches were made,- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species transferred to and/or from other vessels since the previous transmission,- the name and call sign of the vessel to and/or from which the transfer was made,- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species landed in a port of the Community since the previous transmission,- the name of the master.5. The code to be used to indicate the species on board as mentioned in point 4 above:COD - Cod (Gadus morhua),SAL - Salmon (Salmo salar),HER - Herring (Clupea harengus),SPR - Sprat (Sprattus sprattus). +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;Latvia;Republic of Latvia,21 +41871,"Commission Decision of 17 January 2013 on setting up the Commission Expert Group on a European Insurance Contract Law. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Whereas:(1) On 1 July 2010, the Commission launched a consultation on the ‘Green Paper on policy options for progress towards a European contract law for consumers and businesses’ (1). A number of stakeholders from the insurance sector, in particular representatives of insurance undertakings and insurance intermediaries, stated that differences in contract law posed obstacles to cross-border trade in insurance products.(2) In its resolution of 8 June 2011, the European Parliament reiterated its earlier call to include insurance contracts within the scope of an optional instrument and expressed its belief that such an instrument could be particularly useful for small-scale insurance contracts, while calling on the Commission to establish a dedicated expert group for any future preparatory work on financial services to ensure that any future instrument takes into account the possible specific characteristics of the financial services sector.(3) Following the ‘Green Paper on policy options for progress towards a European contract law for consumers and businesses’, the Commission adopted a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Common European Sales Law on 11 October 2011. The scope of the proposed Common European Sales Law was limited to contracts for the sale of goods, contracts for the supply of digital content and contracts for related services, as goods account for the major share of intra-EU trade and the trade in digital products has a growing economic importance.(4) On 16 February 2012, the Commission adopted the White Paper ‘An agenda for adequate, safe and sustainable pensions’, which put forward a package of initiatives with the aim of facilitating the development of complementary private retirement savings. Measure 19, which is part of this package, announced that the Commission would examine the need for removing contract law-related obstacles to the design and distribution of life insurance products with savings/investment functions in order to facilitate the cross-border distribution of certain private pension products.(5) Having taken into account the stakeholder contributions to the consultation on the ‘Green Paper on policy options for progress towards a European contract law for consumers and businesses’ and having regard to the European Parliament's resolution of 8 June 2011, the Commission considers that the situation in the insurance sector merits a specific in-depth analysis. The Commission is therefore minded to examine whether differences in insurance contract law pose obstacles to cross-border trade in insurance products.(6) Acknowledging the need to take into account the specific characteristics of the financial services sector, the Commission considers it necessary to set up a group of experts to assist and enable the Commission to draw on a wide range of practical expertise and knowledge for the purpose of its analysis.(7) The group of experts shall explore whether differences between insurance contract laws of the Member States create barriers to cross-border trade and if so, in which specific insurance areas, including certain life insurance products which could serve as private pensions, this is the case. The group of experts shall issue a report based on its findings.(8) The group of experts shall be composed of representatives of stakeholders, including the insurance industry, the main users of insurance products and practitioners with experience in drafting insurance contracts. The group of experts may also include experts acting in their personal capacity, such as academics with specific expertise in the area of contract law and in particular insurance contract law. The composition of the group of experts may vary depending on its specific tasks.(9) Rules on disclosure of information by members of the group of experts should be laid down.(10) Personal data should be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data,. Commission Expert Group on European Insurance Contract LawThe group of experts ‘Commission Expert Group on European Insurance Contract Law’, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Expert Group’, is hereby set up. Task1.   The Expert Group’s task shall be to carry out an analysis in order to assist the Commission in examining whether differences in contract laws pose an obstacle to cross-border trade in insurance products.2.   If the Expert Group finds that differences in contract laws may pose obstacles to cross-border trade in insurance products, it shall identify the insurance areas which are likely to be particularly affected by such obstacles.3.   By the end of 2013, the Expert Group shall deliver to the Commission a report on its findings. ConsultationThe Commission may consult the Expert Group on any matter relating to insurance contract law and to relevant matters of contract law. Membership — appointment1.   The Expert Group shall be composed of up to 20 members.2.   Members may be individuals appointed in a personal capacity, individuals representing a common interest — such as the interest of insurance providers, insurance users or legal practitioners — as well as insurance organisations, insurance user organisations and lawyers' organisations.3.   Members appointed in a personal capacity shall act independently and in the public interest. They shall be appointed by the Director-General of DG Justice from specialists with a specific knowledge in the areas referred to in Articles 2 and 3 and having responded to a call for applications. Individuals appointed to represent a common interest shall not represent an individual stakeholder. They shall be appointed by the Director-General of DG Justice from stakeholders having a competence and strong interest in the areas referred to in Article 2 and willing to contribute to the work of the Expert Group and having responded to a call for applications. Organisations shall nominate their representatives. Members shall be appointed on the basis of their willingness to dedicate the time necessary in order to contribute effectively to the Expert Group's deliberations.4.   Members of the Expert Group shall be appointed for a fixed term of 2 years ending 24 months after the date of the adoption of this Decision.5.   Members who are no longer capable of contributing effectively to the Expert Group’s deliberations, who resign or who do not comply with the conditions set out in paragraph 4 of this Article, or Article 339 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, may be replaced for the remainder of their term of office.6.   Members appointed in a personal capacity shall sign an undertaking to act in the public interest and a declaration indicating the absence or existence of any conflict of interest.7.   The names of members shall be published in the Register of Commission Expert Groups and other similar entities (‘the Register’) and on the Internet site of DG Justice.8.   Personal data shall be collected, processed and published in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 (2). Operation1.   The Expert Group shall be chaired by a representative of the Commission.2.   In agreement with the Commission services, the group may set up sub-groups to examine specific issues on the basis of terms of reference defined by the group. Such sub-groups shall be disbanded as soon as their mandate is fulfilled.3.   The Commission's representative may ask experts who are not members of the Expert Group with specific competence in a subject on the agenda to participate in the work of the Expert Group or sub-group on an ad hoc basis. In addition, the Commission’s representative may give observer status to individuals, organisations as defined in Rule 8(3) of the horizontal rules on expert groups and candidate countries (3).4.   Members of the Expert Group as well as invited experts and observers shall comply with the obligations of professional secrecy laid down by the Treaties and their implementing rules, as well as with the Commission's rules on security regarding the protection of EU classified information, laid down in the Annex to Commission Decision 2001/844/EC, ECSC, Euratom. Should they fail to respect these obligations, the Commission may take all appropriate measures.5.   The Expert Group and its sub-groups shall normally meet on Commission premises. The Commission shall provide secretarial services. Other Commission officials with an interest in the proceedings may attend meetings of the Expert Group and its sub-groups.6.   The Commission publishes relevant documents on the activities of the group, such as agendas and, minutes, either by including it in the Register or via a link from the Register to a dedicated website. Exceptions to publication should be foreseen where disclosure of a document would undermine the protection of a public or private interest as defined in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001. Any results or rights thereon, including copyright and other intellectual or industrial property rights, obtained in performance of the Expert Group's activities, shall be owned solely by the Union, which may use, publish, assign or transfer them as it sees fit, without geographical or other limitation, except where industrial or intellectual property rights exist prior to the work in the Expert Group being entered into. Meeting expenses1.   Participants in the activities of the Expert Group shall not be remunerated for the services they render.2.   Travel and subsistence expenses incurred by participants in the activities of the group shall be reimbursed by the Commission in accordance with the provisions in force within the Commission.3.   Meeting expenses shall be reimbursed within the limits of the available appropriations allocated under the annual procedure for the allocation of resources. ApplicabilityThe Decision shall apply for a period of 24 months after its adoption. The Commission shall decide on a possible extension before that date.. Done at Brussels, 17 January 2013.For the CommissionViviane REDINGVice-President(1)  COM(2010) 348 final, 1.7.2010.http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/enterprise/business_environment/co0016_en.htm(2)  Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1).(3)  http://ec.europa.eu/transparency/regexpert/PDF/SEC_2010_EN.pdf +",contract;conclusion of a contract;contract law;contractual agreement;contractual commitment;law of contract;insurance contract;insurance policy;self-employed person;adviser;consultant;expert;free-lance;independent;self-employed worker;powers of the institutions (EU);powers of the EC Institutions;appointment of members;designation of members;resignation of members;term of office of members,21 +24789,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2238/2002 of 16 December 2002 amending Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999 laying down detailed rules for applying Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the grant of aid for skimmed milk and skimmed-milk powder intended for animal feed and the sale of such skimmed-milk powder. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 509/2002(2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 26 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1932/2002(4), intervention agencies have organised a standing invitation to tender for skimmed-milk powder taken into storage before 1 April 2002.(2) In view of the quantity still available and the market situation, that date should be amended to 1 May 2002.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. In Article 26(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999, ""1 April 2002"" is hereby replaced by ""1 May 2002"". This Regulation shall enter into force on 17 December 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 December 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.(2) OJ L 79, 22.3.2002, p. 15.(3) OJ L 340, 31.12.1999, p. 3.(4) OJ L 295, 30.10.2002, p. 8. +",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;skimmed milk;liquid skimmed milk;processed skimmed milk;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;skimmed milk powder;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid,21 +37946,"2010/423/CFSP: Political and Security Committee Decision Atalanta/4/2010 of 19 July 2010 on the appointment of an EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (Atalanta). ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 38 thereof,Having regard to Council Joint Action 2008/851/CFSP of 10 November 2008 on a European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (1) (Atalanta), and in particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 6 of Joint Action 2008/851/CFSP, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander.(2) On 23 March 2010, the PSC adopted Decision Atalanta/2/2010 (2) appointing Rear Admiral (LH) Jan THÖRNQVIST as EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast.(3) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Rear Admiral Philippe COINDREAU as the new EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast.(4) The EU Military Committee supports that recommendation.(5) In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol (No 22) on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and the implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications,. Rear Admiral Philippe COINDREAU is hereby appointed EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast. This Decision shall enter into force on 15 August 2010.. Done at Brussels, 19 July 2010.For the Political and Security CommitteeThe ChairmanW. STEVENS(1)  OJ L 301, 12.11.2008, p. 33.(2)  OJ L 83, 30.3.2010, p. 22. +",littoral;coast;piracy;air piracy;hijacker;hijacking of a ship;hijacking of an aircraft;piracy of the seas;appointment of staff;Somalia;deterrent;deterrent force;first-strike capacity;military intervention;aggression;military personnel;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union,21 +22548,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2575/2001 of 27 December 2001 prohibiting fishing for Norway lobster by vessels flying the flag of the Netherlands. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1965/2001(2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2848/2000 of 15 December 2000 fixing for 2001 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where limitations in catch are required(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2425/2001(4), lays down quotas for Norway lobster for 2001.(2) In order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quantity limits on catches of stocks subject to quotas, the Commission must fix the date by which catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated.(3) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of Norway lobster in the waters of ICES divisions IIa (EC waters) and North Sea (EC waters) by vessels flying the flag of the Netherlands or registered in the Netherlands have exhausted the quota allocated for 2001. The Netherlands have prohibited fishing for this stock from 16 November 2001. This date should be adopted in this Regulation also,. Catches of Norway lobster in the waters of IIa (EC waters) and North Sea (EC waters) by vessels flying the flag of the Netherlands or registered in the Netherlands are hereby deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated to the Netherlands for 2001.Fishing for Norway lobster in the waters of ICES divisions IIa (EC waters) and North Sea (EC waters) by vessels flying the flag of the Netherlands or registered in the Netherlands is hereby prohibited, as are the retention on board, transhipment and landing of this stock caught by the above vessels after the date of application of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 16 November 2001.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 December 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 268, 9.10.2001, p. 23.(3) OJ L 334, 30.12.2000, p. 1.(4) OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 7. +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +2717,"2001/587/EC: Council Decision of 18 June 2001 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Latvia concerning the participation of the Republic of Latvia in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1), in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),Whereas:(1) The European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network were established by Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90(2).(2) The Luxembourg European Council (December 1997) made participation in the Community programmes and agencies a way of stepping up the pre-accession strategy for the central and east European countries. In the case of the agencies, the European Council's conclusions provide that ""the Community agencies in which applicant countries will be able to participate will be determined on a case-by-case basis"".(3) The Helsinki European Council (December 1999) reaffirmed the inclusive nature of the accession process, which now comprises 13 candidate countries within a single framework with the candidate countries participating in the accession process on an equal footing.(4) The Council, on 14 February 2000, authorised the Commission to conduct negotiations on the participation in the European Environment Agency of the countries applying for accession. The Commission signed the Final Act of the negotiations on 9 October 2000.(5) The Agreement as referred to in this Decision should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Latvia concerning the participation of the Republic of Latvia in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network is approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is set out as an Annex to this Decision. The President of the Council is authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to deposit the notification provided for in Article 18 of the Agreement. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Luxembourg, 18 June 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Winberg(1) Opinion delivered 31.5.2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) OJ L 120, 11.5.1990, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 933/1999 (OJ L 117, 5.5.1999, p. 1). +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);environmental policy;environmental management;environmental monitoring;EMAS;EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme;environmental inspection;environmental surveillance;environmental watch;monitoring of pollution;information network;European Environment Agency;EEA;European Environment Monitoring and Information Network;Latvia;Republic of Latvia,21 +8425,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1866/90 of 2 July 1990 on arrangements for using the ecu for the purposes of the budgetary management of the Structural Funds. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (1), and in particular Article 22 thereof,After consultation of the Committee for the Developement and Reconversion of Regions and the Committee referred to in Article 124 of the Treaty;Whereas, in connection with the Structural Funds, Article 22 of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 provides that Commission decisions, commitments and payments shall be denominated and carried out in ecus in accordance with arrangements to be drawn up; whereas that provision has not affected as such the agri-monetary arrangements laid down by the Council; whereas this Regulation does not affect the application by Member States, in respect of the amounts fixed in ecus by the Council within the framework of the policy on agricultural structures, of the conversion rate fixed in the Annexes to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1678/85 (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1129/89 (3);Whereas given the transitional character of Article 10 (3) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 (4), it is obvious that the new system will only be applied, in the sector of the EAGGF guidance section relating to the marketing and processing of agricultural and forestry products, as well as of fishery products, to grant requests made after the entry in force of Council Regulations (EEC) No 866/90 (5) and (EEC) No 867/90 (6) envisaged under Article 10 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88, for agricultural and forestry products, and after 31 December 1990 for fishery products;Whereas the Committee on Agricultural Structures and Rural Development has not delivered an opinion in the time-limit laid down by its Chairman,. PlansThe plans referred to in Articles 5, 6 and 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 shall be submitted by Member States in ecus or in national currency. Community support frameworksFinancing plans for Community support frameworks shall be drawn up in constant prices in ecus. Applications for assistanceFinancing plans accompanying applications for assistance, which are governed by Articles 14 to 18 to Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, shall be submitted to the Commission in ecus or in national currency.In the latter case, the reference exchange rate shall be the rate in force in the month of receipt of the application, as defined in Article 91 of Commission Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 610/86 of 11 December 1986 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of certain provisions of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 (7). Grant decisions by the CommissionThe amount of the grant and the financing plan approved by the Commission shall be expressed in constante prices in ecus. Payments1. Statements of expenditure supporting the corresponding payment requests shall be made in ecus or in national currency.2. Member States which submit their statements of expenditure in ecus shall convert the amounts of expenditure incurred in national currency into ecus applying the rate for the month during which the expenditure was recorded in the accounts of the bodies responsible for thefinancial management of the programme. To this end, the Commission shall inform Member States each month of the rate applicable.3. Statements of expenditure in national currency shall be converted into ecus at the rate for the month in which the Commission receives these statements.4. The Member States shall specify in their grant applications referred to in Article 3 which of the two systems described in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article they intend to adopt for their statements of expenditure.5. Grants made by the Commission shall be paid in ecus to the authority designated by the Member State to receive the payments. Transitional arrangementsIn the sector of the contribution under the EAGGF guidance section for measures relating to the marketing and processing of agricultural and forestry products, this Regulation applies to grant applications made from the date of entry into force of Regulation (EEC) No 866/90 for agricultural products, and of Regulation (EEC) No 867/90 for forestry products, and from 31 December 1990 for fishery products. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 July 1990.For the CommissionHenning CHRISTOPHERSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 374, 31. 12. 1988, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 164, 24. 6. 1985, p. 11.(3) OJ No L 119, 11. 5. 1990, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 374, 31. 12. 1988, p. 25.(5) OJ No L 91, 6. 4. 1990, p. 1.(6) OJ No L 91, 6. 4. 1990, p. 7.(7) OJ No L 360, 19. 12. 1986, p. 1. +",agricultural product;farm product;silviculture;forest management;forestry management;sylviculture;representative rate;agricultural conversion rate;agricultural unit of account;green exchange rate;green rate;green unit of account;Structural Funds;reform of the structural funds;balance of payments assistance;BOP assistance;balance of payments facility;balance of payments support;medium-term financial assistance;EAGGF Guidance Section;EAGGF Guidance Section aid,21 +334,"Commission Directive 83/201/EEC of 12 April 1983 establishing exceptions from Council Directive 77/99/EEC for certain products which contain other foodstuffs and only a small percentage of meat or meat product. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 77/99/EEC of 21 December 1976 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in meat products (1), and in particular Article 8 thereof,Whereas it may be decided in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18 of Directive 77/99/EEC that some provisions of that Directive shall not apply to certain products which contain other foodstuffs and only a small percentage of meat or meat products;Whereas the percentage of fresh meat or meat product in products which contain other foodstuffs and only a small percentage of meat or meat product must be determined as a ratio of ingoing fresh meat or meat product to the final product; whereas, for certain products which contain other foodstuffs and only a small percentage of meat or meat product and which are dehydrated or concentrated at the production stage and ready to eat meals, the final product for this calculation is the product ready for use after preparation in accordance with the manufacturers instructions for use;Whereas, after taking into account the nature and the composition of the products, exceptions may be allowed for certain products;Whereas these exceptions may only relate to the conditions for approval of establishments as laid down in Chapter I of Annex A, the inspection requirements described in Chapters IV and V of Annex A, and the requirements for a health marking and health certificate as laid down in points 9 and 10 of Article 3 (1) of Directive 77/99/EEC; whereas, notwithstanding the provisions of this Directive, Member States must ensure that products which contain other foodstuffs and only a small percentage of meat or meat product intended for intra-Community trade are wholesome products prepared from fresh meat or meat products within the meaning of Directive 77/99/EEC;Whereas products which contain other foodstuffs and only a small percentage of meat or meat product are manufactured either in establishments producing this type of product exclusively or in establishments producing, in addition to the abovementioned type of product, also meat products and/or other foodstuffs which do not contain meat or meat product; whereas these types of products can be prepared in separate parts of the same establishment;Whereas establishments producing products which contain other foodstuffs and only a small percentage of meat or meat product, which fully comply with the provisions of Directive 77/99/EEC, must be allowed to avail themselves of the exceptions referred to in Article 8 (1) (c) of that Directive;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. This Directive lays down which provisions of Directive 77/99/EEC shall not apply, pursuant to Article 8 thereof, to certain products which contain other foodstuffs and only a small percentage of meat or meat products. Products which contain other foodstuffs and only a small percentage of meat or meat products shall mean products with not more than 10 % (w/w) of ingoing meat or meat product in relation to the final product ready for use after preparation in accordance with the manufacturers instructions for use. For approval of establishments manufacturing products which contain other foodstuffs and only a small percentage of meat or meat product:1. The conditions laid down in Annex A, Chapter I of Directive 77/99/EEC shall only concern that part of the establishment where fresh meat or meat product is received, stored, handled and incorporated in the meat products and/or products which contain other foodstuffs and only a small percentage of meat or meat product, and where these products are processed and stored.2. (a) In cases where the producer only uses products which have undergone complete treatment for the preparation of products which contain other foodstuffs and only a small percentage of meat or meat product, the competent authority may decide that the refrigeration rooms referred to under Annex A, Chapter I, paragraph 1 (a) (i) of Directive 77/99/EEC are not required.(b) Provided that there is no deleterious effect on the fresh meat and meat products, the same room may be used for the operations to be carried out in separate rooms referred to in Annex A, Chapter I, paragraph 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (g) and (h) of Directive 77/99/EEC.The exceptions under (a) and (b) apply only to that part of the establishment producing products which contain other foodstuffs and only a small percentage of meat or meat product.3. If the establishment also manufactures other food products which do not contain meat or meat product, the rooms referred to in Annex A, Chapter I, paragraph 1 (c), (e), (i), (l), (n) and (o) and installations of (f), (g), (h) and (k) of Directive 77/99/EEC, which are required for products mentioned in Article 1 of this Directive, may be in common with the rooms and installations for the manufacture of the other food products which do not contain meat or meat product. However, the competent authority referred to under (6) in Article 3 (1) of Directive 77/99/EEC shall have access to these rooms and installations.4. Member States shall ensure that the veterinary approval number of establishments or these parts of the establishments approved in accordance with this Directive is preceded by the figure 8 followed by a hyphen (i.e. '8-').5. The veterinary approval number of establishments which fully comply with the provisions of Directive 77/99/EEC, may be preceded by the figure 8 followed by a hyphen (i.e. '8-') for the purpose of intra-Community trade in the products covered by this Directive. For products which contain other foodstuffs and only a small percentage of meat or meat product, Annex A, Chapter IV of Directive 77/99/EEC shall apply; however, for the purposes of paragraph 22, the competent authority shall decide upon the periods during which supervision shall be carried out. For this purpose the competent authority shall take into account the periods during which fresh meat or meat products and products which contain other foodstuffs and only a small percentage of meat or meat product are introduced, stored, handled and prepared in the establishments and the supervision shall only apply to the part of the establishment approved in accordance with this Directive.The producer shall declare to the competent authority the periods during which fresh meat or meat products and products which contain other foodstuffs and only a small percentage of meat or meat product are introduced, stored, handled and prepared in his establishment. 1. For establishments producing products which contain other foodstuffs and only a small percentage of meat or meat product, the health certificate provided for under (10) in Article 3 (1) of Directive 77/99/EEC shall not be required for these products if the health mark is completed by prefixing the number 8 followed by a hyphen (i.e. '8-') before the approval number of the establishment. 2. Member States shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of establishments making use of the provisions of paragraph 1. The Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 1 January 1984 and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 April 1983.For the CommissionPoul DALSAGERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 26, 31. 1. 1977, p. 85. +",veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs,21 +35034,"2008/280/EC: Commission Decision of 28 March 2008 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize GA21 (MON-ØØØ21-9) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document number C(2008) 1112). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed (1), and in particular Article 7(3) and Article 19(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) On 29 July 2005, Syngenta Seeds S.A.S., on behalf of Syngenta Crop Protection AG, submitted to the competent authorities of the United Kingdom an application, in accordance with Articles 5 and 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, for the placing on the market of foods, food ingredients, and feed containing, consisting of, or produced from GA21 maize.(2) That application also covers the placing on the market of other products containing or consisting of GA21 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation. Therefore, in accordance with the provision of Articles 5(5) and 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, it includes the data and information required by Annexes III and IV to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC (2) and information and conclusions about the risk assessment carried out in accordance with the principles set out in Annex II to Directive 2001/18/EC.(3) On 17 April 2007, Syngenta Seeds S.A.S., on behalf of Syngenta Crop Protection AG, submitted to the Commission an application, in accordance with Articles 8(4) and 20(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, for the authorisation of existing products produced from GA21 maize (food additives, feed materials and feed additives produced from GA21 maize).(4) On 2 October 2007, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) gave a single comprehensive favourable opinion for both applications in accordance with Articles 6 and 18 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and concluded that it is unlikely that the placing on the market of the products containing, consisting of, or produced from GA21 maize as described in the applications (the products) will have adverse effects on human or animal health or the environment (3). In its opinion, EFSA considered all specific questions and concerns raised by the Member States in the context of the consultation of the national competent authorities provided for by Articles 6(4) and 18(4) of that Regulation.(5) In its opinion, EFSA also concluded that the environmental monitoring plan, consisting of a general surveillance plan, submitted by the applicant is in line with the intended use of the products.(6) Taking into account those considerations, authorisation should be granted for the products.(7) A unique identifier should be assigned to each GMO as provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 65/2004 of 14 January 2004 establishing a system for the development and assignment of unique identifiers for genetically modified organisms (4).(8) On the basis of the EFSA opinion, no specific labelling requirements other than those provided for in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 appear to be necessary for the foods, food ingredients, and feed containing, consisting of, or produced from GA21 maize. However, in order to ensure the use of the products within the limits of authorisation provided by this Decision, the labelling of feed containing or consisting of the GMO and other products than food and feed containing or consisting of the GMO for which authorisation is requested should be complemented by a clear indication that the products in question must not be used for cultivation.(9) Similarly, the EFSA opinion does not justify the imposition of specific conditions or restrictions for the placing on the market and/or specific conditions or restrictions for the use and handling, including post-market monitoring requirements, or of specific conditions for the protection of particular ecosystems/environment and/or geographical areas, as provided for in point (e) of Articles 6(5) and 18(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.(10) All relevant information on the authorisation of the products should be entered in the Community register of genetically modified food and feed as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.(11) Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending directive 2001/18/EC (5), lays down labelling requirements for products consisting of or containing GMOs.(12) This Decision is to be notified through the Biosafety Clearing House to the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity, pursuant to Article 9(1) and Article 15(2)(c), of Regulation (EC) No 1946/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2003 on transboundary movements of genetically modified organisms (6).(13) The Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health did not deliver an opinion within the time limit laid down by its Chairman. The Commission therefore submitted to the Council a proposal relating to these measures.(14) At its meeting on 18 February 2008, the Council was unable to reach a decision by qualified majority either for or against the proposal. The Council indicated that its proceedings on this file were concluded and that the Commission could finalise the decision-making process. It is accordingly for the Commission to adopt the measures,. Genetically modified organism and unique identifierGenetically modified maize (Zea mays L.) GA21, as specified in point (b) of the Annex to this Decision, is assigned the unique identifier MON-ØØØ21-9, as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 65/2004. AuthorisationThe following products are authorised for the purposes of Articles 4(2) and 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, in accordance with the conditions set out in this Decision:(a) foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-ØØØ21-9 maize;(b) feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-ØØØ21-9 maize;(c) products, other than food and feed, containing or consisting of MON-ØØØ21-9 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation. Labelling1.   For the purposes of the labelling requirements laid down in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003, the ‘name of the organism’ shall be ‘maize’.2.   The words ‘not for cultivation’ shall appear on the label of and in documents accompanying products containing or consisting of MON-ØØØ21-9 maize referred to in Article 2(b) and (c). Monitoring for environmental effects1.   The authorisation holder shall ensure that the monitoring plan for environmental effects, as set out in the point (h) of the Annex, is put in place and implemented.2.   The authorisation holder shall submit to the Commission annual reports on the implementation and the results of the activities set out in the monitoring plan. Community registerThe information set out in the Annex to this Decision shall be entered in the Community register of genetically modified food and feed, as provided for in Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003. Authorisation holderThe authorisation holder shall be Syngenta Seeds S.A.S., France, representing Syngenta Crop Protection AG, Switzerland. ValidityThis Decision shall apply for a period of 10 years from the date of its notification. AddresseeThis Decision is addressed to Syngenta Seeds S.A.S., Chemin de l’Hobit 12, BP 27, F-31790 Saint-Sauveur, France.. Done in Brussels, 28 March 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1981/2006 (OJ L 368, 23.12.2006, p. 99).(2)  OJ L 106, 17.4.2001, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 (OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 24).(3)  http://www.efsa.europa.eu/EFSA/efsa_locale-1178620753816_1178620785956.htm(4)  OJ L 10, 16.1.2004, p. 5.(5)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 24.(6)  OJ L 287, 5.11.2003, p. 1.ANNEX(a)   Applicant and Authorisation holder:Name : Syngenta Seeds S.A.S.Address : Chemin de l’Hobit 12, BP 27, F-31790 Saint-Sauveur, FranceOn behalf of Syngenta Crop Protection AG, Schwarzwaldallee 215, CH 4058 Basle, Switzerland(b)   Designation and specification of the products:(1) Foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-ØØØ21-9 maize;(2) Feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-ØØØ21-9 maize;(3) Products other than food and feed containing or consisting of MON-ØØØ21-9 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation.The genetically modified maize MON-ØØØ21-9, as described in the application, expresses the mEPSPS protein which confers tolerance to herbicide glyphosate(c)   Labelling:(1) For the purposes of the labelling requirements laid down in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003, the ‘name of the organism’ shall be ‘maize’.(2) The words ‘not for cultivation’ shall appear on the label of and in documents accompanying products containing or consisting of MON-ØØØ21-9 maize referred to in Article 2(b) and (c).(d)   Method for detection:— Event specific real-time quantitative PCR based methods for genetically modified maize MON-ØØØ21-9,— Validated by the Community reference laboratory established under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, published at http://gmo-crl.jrc.it/statusofdoss.htm— Reference Material: AOCS 0407-A and AOCS 0407-B accessible via the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) at http://www.aocs.org(e)   Unique identifier:MON-ØØØ21-9(f)   Information required under Annex II to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity:Biosafety Clearing House, Record ID: see [to be completed when notified](g)   Conditions or restrictions on the placing on the market, use or handling of the products:Not required.(h)   Monitoring planMonitoring plan for environmental effects conforming with Annex VII to Directive 2001/18/EC.[Link: plan published on the Internet](i)   Post-market monitoring requirements for the use of the food for human consumptionNot required.Note: links to relevant documents may need to be modified overtime. Those modifications will be made available to the public via the updating of the Community register of genetically modified food and feed. +",foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;maize;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;genetically modified organism;GMO;biotechnological invention;genetically altered organism;transgenic organism;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food;labelling,21 +39649,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 150/2011 of 18 February 2011 amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards farmed and wild game and farmed and wild game meat Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (1), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 lays down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin. It provides, inter alia, the requirements for the production and placing on the market of meat from farmed and wild game. Food business operators are to ensure that such meat is placed on the market only if it is produced in compliance with Sections III and IV of Annex III to that Regulation.(2) Section III of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 provides that food business operators may slaughter farmed ratites and certain farmed ungulates at the place of origin with the authorisation of the competent authority subject to certain conditions. In particular, those conditions include that the slaughtered animals are to be accompanied to the slaughterhouse by a declaration by the food business operator who reared the animals and by a certificate issued and signed by the official or approved veterinarian.(3) The certificate issued and signed by the official or approved veterinarian is to attest to a favourable result of the ante-mortem inspection, correct slaughter and bleeding and the date and time of slaughter.(4) Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 of 24 September 2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing (2) lays down rules for the killing of animals bred or kept for the production of food, wool, skin, fur or other products. That Regulation provides that business operators are to ensure that certain slaughter operations are only carried out by persons holding a certificate of competence for such operations, demonstrating their ability to carry them out in accordance with the rules laid down in that Regulation.(5) The presence of the official veterinarian or of the approved veterinarian at all times during slaughter and bleeding at the farm may be considered unnecessary if the food business operators carrying out slaughter operations would have the appropriate level of competence and would hold a certificate of competence for such operations, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009. In such cases, it should be permitted for the attestation of the correct slaughter and bleeding, as well as of the date and time of slaughter, to be made by the food business operators instead of by the official or approved veterinarian.(6) In addition, Chapter II of Section IV of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 provides that, as soon as possible after the killing of large wild game, the trained person must carry out an examination of the body, and of any viscera removed, to identify any characteristics that may indicate that the meat presents a health risk. If during that examination no abnormal characteristics are found that may indicate that the meat presents a health risk, no abnormal behaviour was observed before killing and there is no suspicion of environmental contamination, the trained person must attach to the animal body a numbered declaration to that effect.(7) Experience in the application of those rules shows that it is reasonable to provide for the possibility not to attach the declaration to the animal body and also for that declaration to cover more than one animal body, provided that a clear link between the animal bodies and the declaration covering them is established and guaranteed.(8) Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 October 2002 laying down health rules concerning animal by-products not intended for human consumption (3) lays down animal and public health rules for the collection, transport, storage, handling, processing and use or disposal of animal by-products, to prevent those products from presenting a risk to animal or public health. Chapter VII of Annex VIII to that Regulation sets out the requirements for the production of game trophies.(9) In addition, pursuant to that Regulation, technical plants are to be subject to approval by the competent authority, provided that certain conditions are met. Those conditions include, inter alia, the obligation of the technical plant to comply with the specific production requirements set out in that Regulation.(10) Chapter II of Section IV of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 provides that, in the case of large wild game, the head and the viscera need not accompany the body to the game-handling establishment, except in the case of species susceptible to trichinosis, whose head (except of tusks) and diaphragm must accompany the body.(11) In some Member States, where there is a long tradition of hunting game, it is customary to use whole heads of animals, including of those susceptible to Trichinella infestation, as a game trophy. The requirement in Chapter II of Section IV of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 creates difficulties to hunters and technical plants with regard to the production of game trophies in the case of species susceptible to Trichinella infestation.(12) The possibility should therefore be given to the competent authority to authorise the sending of heads of animals susceptible to Trichinella infestation to an approved technical plant for the production of game trophies, even before the result of the test for Trichinella is available. In all such cases, there should be sufficient guarantees of traceability.(13) Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 should therefore be amended accordingly.(14) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 February 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55.(2)  OJ L 303, 18.11.2009, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 273, 10.10.2002, p. 1.ANNEXAnnex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 is amended as follows:(1) in Section III, the following point 3a is inserted:‘3a. By way of derogation from point 3(j), the competent authority may authorise that the attestation of the correct slaughter and bleeding and of the date and time of slaughter be included only in the declaration by the food business operator referred to in point 3(i), provided that:(a) the holding is situated in a Member State or region, as defined in Article 2(2)(p) of Directive 64/432/EEC which is not under health restrictions in accordance with Union law or national legislation;(b) the food business operator has demonstrated the appropriate level of competence to slaughter animals without causing the animals any avoidable pain, distress or suffering in accordance with Article 7(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 and without prejudice to Article 12 of that Regulation.’;(2) in Chapter II of Section IV, point 4(a) is replaced by the following:(a) If no abnormal characteristics are found during the examination referred to in point 2, no abnormal behaviour was observed before killing, and there is no suspicion of environmental contamination, the trained person must attach to the animal body a numbered declaration stating this. This declaration must also indicate the date, time and place of killing. +",game animal;game bird;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;slaughter of animals;slaughter of livestock;stunning of animals;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;public health;health of the population;animal health;agri-foodstuffs;agri-foodstuffs chain,21 +11985,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 3026/93 of 29 October 1993 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 (2), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2009/93 (3), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community;Whereas the allocation of final quantities to Category A and Category B operators under the tariff quota during the second half of 1993 on the basis of reference data concerning the years 1989 to 1991 required an extension of the time limits to permit an in-depth examination of the information supplied by the Member States in collaboration with the Commission in order to ensure that the rules were correctly applied; whereas an initial examination of the reference data for 1990 to 1992 indicates that similar difficulties will be encountered in determining the quantities to be allocated to operators for 1994; whereas the date laid down in Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 for the notification of the quantities allocated to Category A and Category B operators for 1994 should be put back from 1 to 22 November 1993;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Bananas,. In the second paragraph of Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, the date 1 November 1993 is hereby replaced by that of 22 November 1993. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 October 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(3) OJ No L 182, 24. 7. 1993, p. 46. +",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;supply balance sheet;certificate of origin,21 +17767,"Council Regulation (EC) No 58/98 of 19 December 1997 laying down for 1998 certain measures for the conservation and management of fishery resources applicable to vessels flying the flag of Poland. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, in accordance with Article 124 of the 1994 Act of Accession, fisheries agreements concluded by the Kingdom of Sweden with third countries are managed by the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in the Agreement on fisheries of 1 February 1978, the Community, on behalf of the Kingdom of Sweden, and the Republic of Poland have held consultations concerning their mutual fishing rights for 1998;Whereas, in the course of these consultations, the delegations agreed to recommend to their respective authorities that certain catch quotas for 1998 should be fixed for the vessels of the other Party;Whereas the necessary measures should be taken to implement, for 1998, the results of the consultations held with Poland;Whereas it is for the Council to lay down the specific conditions under which catches by vessels flying the flag of Poland must be taken;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the relevant control measures provided for by Council Regulation No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (2);Whereas Article 3(2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1381/87 of 20 May 1987 establishing detailed rules concerning the marking and documentation of fishing vessels (3) provides that all vessels with chilled or refrigerated sea-water tanks are to keep on board a document certified by a competent authority and indicating the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres at 10-centimetre intervals,Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1998,. 1. From 1 January to 31 December 1998, vessels flying the flag of Poland are hereby authorized to fish for the species listed in Annex I, within the geographical and quantitative limits laid down therein and in accordance with this Regulation, in the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone of the Member States in the Baltic Sea; fishing for cod shall be prohibited in the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound from 10 June to 20 August 1998 inclusive.2. Fishing authorized under paragraph 1 shall be limited to those parts of the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone lying seawards of 12-nautical-miles from the baselines from which the fishing zones of Member States are measured.3. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, unavoidable by-catches of a species for which no quota is established in a zone shall be permitted within the limits fixed in the conservation measures in force in the zone concerned.4. By-catches in a given zone of a species for which a quota is established in that zone shall be counted against the quota concerned. 1. Vessels fishing within the quotas fixed in Article 1 shall comply with the conservation and control measures and all other provisions governing fishing in the zones referred to in that Article.2. The vessels shall keep a log-book in which the information set out in Annex II shall be entered.3. The vessels shall transmit to the Commission, in accordance with the rules laid down in Annex III, the information set out in that Annex.4. Those vessels which have chilled or refrigerated sea-water tanks shall keep on board a document certified by a competent authority and indicating the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres at 10-centimetre intervals.5. The registration letters and numbers of the vessels must be clearly marked on the bow of each vessel on both sides. 1. Fishing shall be permitted only where a licence and a special fishing permit has been issued by the Commission on behalf of the Community at the request of the Polish authorities and in compliance with the conditions set out in Annexes II and III. Copies of these Annexes, the licence and a special fishing permit shall be kept on board of each vessel.The vessels to be licensed for fishing in the Community zone during a given month will be notified at the latest by the tenth day of the preceding month. The Community shall process expeditiously requests for adjustments to a monthly list during its currency.2. When an application for a licence and a special fishing permit is submitted to the Commission, the following information must be supplied:(a) name of vessel;(b) registration number;(c) external identification letters and numbers;(d) port of registration;(e) name and address of the owner or charterer;(f) gross tonnage and overall length;(g) engine power;(h) call sign and radio frequency;(i) intended method of fishing;(j) intended area of fishing;(k) species for which it is intended to fish;(l) period for which a licence and a special fishing permit are requested.3. Licences and special fishing permits shall be issued provided that the number of licences and special fishing permits valid at any time during a given month or year does not exceed the amounts mentioned in Annex I.4. Only fishing vessels under 45 metres will be authorized.5. Each licence and special fishing permit shall be valid for one vessel only. Where two or more vessels are taking part in the same fishing operation, each vessel must be in possession of a licence and special fishing permit.6. Licences and special fishing permits may be cancelled with a view to the issue of new licences and special fishing permits. Such cancellations shall take effect on the day before the date of issue of the new licences and special fishing permits by the Commission. New licences and special fishing permits shall take effect from their date of issue.7. Licences and special fishing permits shall be wholly or partially withdrawn before the date of expiry if the respective quotas fixed in Article 1 have been exhausted.8. Licences and special fishing permits shall be withdrawn in the event of any failure to meet the obligations laid down in this Regulation.9. For a period not exceeding twelve months, no licence and special fishing permit shall be issued for any vessel in respect of which the obligations laid down in this Regulation have not been met.10. The Commission shall submit, on behalf of the Community, to Poland the names and characteristics of their respective vessels which will not be authorized to fish in the Community's fishing zone for the next month(s) as a consequence of an infringement of Community rules. Vessels authorized to fish on 31 December may continue fishing as from the beginning of the next year until the lists of vessels permitted to fish during the year in question are submitted to and approved by the Commission on behalf of the Community. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1) OJ L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2205/97 (OJ L 304, 7. 11. 1997, p. 1).(3) OJ L 132, 21. 5. 1987, p. 9.ANNEX IPolish catch quotas for 1998>TABLE>ANNEX IIWhen fishing within the 200-nautical-mile zone off the coasts of the Member States of the Community which is covered by Community rules on fisheries, the following details are to be entered in the log-book immediately after the following events:1. After each haul:1.1. the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught;1.2. the date and the time of the haul;1.3. the geographical position in which the catches were made;1.4. the fishing method used.2. After each transshipment to or from another vessel:2.1. the indication 'received from` or 'transferred to`;2.2. the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species transshipped;2.3. the name, external identifications letters and numbers of the vessel to or from which the transshipment occurred;2.4. transshipment of cod is not allowed.3. After each landing in a port of the Community:3.1. name of the port;3.2. the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species landed.4. After each transmission of information to the Commission of the European Communities:4.1. date and time of the transmission;4.2. type of message: IN, OUT, ICES, WKL or 2 WKL;4.3. in the case of radio transmission: name of the radio station.ANNEX III1. The information to be transmitted to the Commission and the timetable for its transmission is as follows:1.1. On each occasion the vessel enters the 200-nautical-mile zone off the coasts of the Member States of the Community which is covered by the Community rules on fisheries:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish in the hold;(c) the date and ICES division within which the master intends to commence fishing.Where the fishing operations necessitate more than one entry into the zone referred to under 1.1 on a given day, one communication shall suffice on first entry.1.2. On each occasion the vessel leaves the zone referred to under 1.1:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish in the hold;(c) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(d) the ICES division in which the catches were taken;(e) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species transferred to and/or from other vessels since the vessel entered the zone and the identification of the vessel to which the transfer was made;(f) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species landed in a port of the Community since the vessel entered the zone.Where the fishing operations necessitate more than one entry into the zones referred to under 1.1 on a given day, one single communication on the last exit will be sufficient.1.3. At three-day intervals, commencing on the third day after the vessel first enters the zone referred to under 1.1 when fishing for herring, and at weekly intervals, commencing on the seventh day after the vessel first enters the zone referred to under 1.1 when fishing for all species other than herring:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(c) the ICES division in which the catches were made.1.4. On each occasion the vessel moves from one ICES division to another:(a) the information specified under 1.5;(b) the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species caught since the previous transmission;(c) the ICES division in which the catches have been taken.1.5. (a) The name, call sign, external identification letters and numbers of the vessel and the name of its master;(b) the licence number if the vessel is under licence;(c) the serial number of the message for the voyage concerned;(d) identification of the type of message;(e) the date, the time and the geographical position of the vessel.2.1. The information specified under point 1 shall be transmitted to the Commission of the European Communities in Brussels (telex 24189 FISEU-B) via one of the radio stations listed under point 3 below and in the form specified under point 4.2.2. If it is impossible for reasons of force majeure for the message to be transmitted by the vessel, it may be transmitted on the vessel's behalf by another vessel.3. >TABLE>4. Form of the communicationsThe information specified under point 1 shall contain the following elements which shall be given in the following order:- name of vessel;- call sign;- external identification letters and numbers;- serial number of the message for the voyage in question;- indication of the type of message according to the following code:- message when entering one of the zones referred to under 1.1: 'IN`,- message when leaving one of the zones referred to under 1.1: 'OUT`,- message when moving from one ICES division to another: 'ICES`,- weekly message: 'WKL`,- three-day message: '2 WKL`;- the date, the time and the geographical position;- the ICES divisions/sub-areas in which fishing is expected to commence;- the date on which fishing is expected to commence;- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish in the hold using the code mentioned in point 5;- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species of fish caught since the previous transmission using the code mentioned in point 5;- the ICES divisions/sub-areas in which the catches were made;- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species transferred to and/or from other vessels since the previous transmission;- the name and call sign of the vessel to and/or from which the transfer was made;- the quantity (in kilograms live-weight) of each species landed in a port of the Community since the previous transmission;- the name of the master.5. The code to be used to indicate the species on board as mentioned in point 4 above:COD - Cod (Gadus morhua),SAL - Salmon (Salmo salar),HER - Herring (Clupea harengus),SPR - Sprat (Sprattus sprattus).WHB - Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou)OTH - OtherPOK - Saithe (Pollachius virens)FLE - Flounder (Platichthys flesus)FLX - Flatfish (Pleuronectiformes) +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;ship's flag;nationality of ships;Poland;Republic of Poland;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches,21 +40363,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1240/2011 of 30 November 2011 laying down exceptional measures as regards the release of out-of-quota sugar and isoglucose on the Union market at reduced surplus levy during marketing year 2011/2012. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1) and in particular Article 64(2) and Article 187, in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) The world market prices for sugar have been at a level close to or even above the Union internal market price since several months. Forecasts of world market prices based on the sugar futures exchange markets of New York and London for the terms of March, May and July 2012 further indicate a constant high world market price. Imports from third countries benefiting from certain preferential agreements are therefore expected to increase only moderately during the 2011/2012 marketing year.(2) The forecasted sugar balance within the Union for the 2011/2012 marketing year identifies a deficit between utilisation of quota sugar and what should have been available of about 700 000 tonnes. The resulting low level of ending stocks threatens to disrupt the availability of supply of the Union’s sugar market and increase the Union internal sugar market price.(3) On the other hand, a good harvest in some parts of the Union has led to the production of sugar in excess of the quota set out in Article 56 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of nearly 5 million tonnes. Taking account of estimations on contractual commitments of sugar producers in respect of certain industrial uses provided for in Article 62 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and the 2011/2012 export commitments for out-of-quota sugar, substantial quantities of out-of-quota sugar of about 1 000 000 tonnes will still be available. Part of this sugar could be made available to the sugar market of the Union in order to partially satisfy demand and to avoid excessive price increases(4) Article 187 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 empowers the Commission to take the necessary measures for the sector if quotations or prices on the world market of sugar reach a level that disrupts or threatens to disrupt the availability of supply on the Union market. In this context, possible measures are not limited to the explicitly mentioned measure of full or partial suspension of import duties.(5) In the 2010/2011 marketing year, the world market price for sugar was close to or even above the recorded average Union market price for certain periods of time. Against this background and taking transport costs and delays linked to imports into account, the instrument of a reduction of import duties alone might not be sufficient to address the shortage of quota sugar and the upward pressure on prices on the EU market.(6) Article 64(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 empowers the Commission to fix the surplus levy on sugar and isoglucose produced in excess of the quota at a sufficiently high level in order to avoid the accumulation of surplus quantities. Article 3(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 967/2006 of 29 June 2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 as regards sugar production in excess of the quota (2) has fixed that levy at EUR 500 per tonne.(7) The continuing low supply of sugar on the internal market in the 2011/2012 marketing year may allow the sale of 400 000 tonnes of out-of-quota sugar on the internal market. Because the supply shortage is less severe than in the 2010/2011 marketing year and the measure is taken at an earlier stage compared to the 2010/2011 marketing year with still some uncertainties regarding exact quantities available on the EU market, the setting of a reduced levy is appropriate, in order to avoid any risk of accumulation of quantities. For that limited quantity of sugar produced in excess of the quota a reduced surplus levy should be fixed, at a level per tonne representing the difference between the most recent publicly available average Union price and the world market price.(8) As Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 fixes quotas for both sugar and isoglucose, a similar measure should apply for an appropriate quantity of isoglucose produced in excess of the quota because the latter product is, to some extent, a commercial substitute for sugar.(9) For that reason and with the view to increasing the supply, sugar and isoglucose producers should apply to the competent authorities of the Member States for certificates allowing them to sell certain quantities, produced above the quota limit, on the Union market with a reduced surplus levy.(10) The validity of the certificates should be limited in time to encourage a fast improvement of the supply situation.(11) Fixing upper limits of the quantities for which each producer can apply in one application period and restricting the certificates to products of the applicant’s own production should prevent speculative actions within the system created by this Regulation.(12) With their application, sugar producers should commit themselves to pay the minimum price for sugar beet used to produce the quantity of sugar for which they apply. The minimum eligibility requirements for applications should be specified.(13) The competent authorities of the Member States should notify the Commission of the applications received. In order to simplify and standardise those notifications, models should be made available.(14) The Commission should ensure that certificates are granted only within the quantitative limits fixed in this Regulation. Therefore, if necessary, the Commission should be able to fix an allocation coefficient applicable to the applications received.(15) Member States should immediately inform the applicants whether the quantity applied for was fully or partially granted.(16) The reduced surplus levy should be paid after the application is admitted and before the certificate is issued.(17) The competent authorities should notify the Commission of the quantities for which certificates with a reduction of the surplus levy have been issued. For this purpose, models should be made available by the Commission.(18) Sugar quantities released on the Union market of quantities in excess of the certificates issued under this Regulation should be subject the surplus levy set out in Article 64(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007. It is therefore appropriate to provide that any applicant not fulfilling his commitment to release on the Union market the quantity covered by a certificate delivered to him, should also pay an amount of EUR 500 per tonne. This consistent approach is aimed at preventing abuse of the mechanism introduced by this Regulation.(19) For the purpose of establishing average prices for quota and out-of-quota sugar on the Union market in accordance with Article 13(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 952/2006 of 29 June 2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 as regards the management of the Community market in sugar and the quota system (3), sugar covered by a certificate issued pursuant to this Regulation should be considered as quota sugar.(20) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. Temporary reduction of the surplus levyBy way of derogation from Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 967/2006, the amount of the surplus levy for a maximum quantity of 400 000 tonnes of sugar in white sugar equivalent and 21 000 tonnes of isoglucose in dry matter, produced in excess of the quota fixed in Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and released on the Union market in the marketing year 2011/2012, shall be fixed at EUR 85 per tonne. The reduced surplus levy shall be paid after the application, referred to in Article 2, is admitted and before the certificate, referred to in Article 6, is issued. Application for certificates1.   In order to benefit from the conditions specified in Article 1, sugar and isoglucose producers shall apply for a certificate.2.   Applicants may be only undertakings producing beet and cane sugar or isoglucose, which are approved in accordance with Article 57 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and have been allocated a production quota for the 2011/2012 marketing year, in accordance with Article 56 of that Regulation.3.   Each applicant may submit not more than one application for sugar and one for isoglucose per application period.4.   Applications for certificates shall be submitted by fax or electronic mail to the competent authority in the Member State in which the undertaking was approved. The competent authorities of the Member States may require that electronic applications be accompanied by an advance electronic signature within the meaning of Directive 1999/93/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (4).5.   To be admissible, the applications shall fulfil the following conditions:(a) the applications shall indicate:(i) the name, address and VAT number of the applicant; and(ii) the quantities applied for, expressed in tonnes of white sugar equivalent and tonnes of isoglucose in dry matter, rounded to no decimal places;(b) the quantities applied for in this application period, expressed in tonnes of white sugar equivalent and tonnes of isoglucose in dry matter, shall not exceed 50 000 tonnes in the case of sugar and 2 500 tonnes in the case of isoglucose;(c) if the application concerns sugar, the applicant shall commit himself to pay the minimum beet price, set out in Article 49 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, for the quantity of sugar covered by certificates issued in accordance with Article 6 of this Regulation;(d) the application shall be written in the official language or one of the official languages of the Member State in which the application is lodged;(e) the application shall indicate a reference to this Regulation and the expiry date for the submission of the applications for the application period in question;(f) the applicant shall not introduce any additional conditions to those laid down in this Regulation.6.   An application which is not submitted in accordance with paragraphs 1 to 5 shall not be admissible.7.   An application may not be withdrawn or amended after its submission, even if the quantity applied for is granted only partially. Submission of applications1.   The first period during which applications may be submitted shall end on 7 December 2011 at 12 noon, Brussels time.2.   The periods during which applications may be submitted for the second and subsequent application periods shall begin on the first working day following the end of the preceding period. They shall end at 12 noon, Brussels time, on 14 December 2011, 11 January 2012, 25 January 2012, 1 February 2012, 15 February 2012, 6 June 2012, 27 June 2012 and 11 July 2012.3.   The Commission may suspend the submission of applications for one or several application periods. Transmission of applications by the Member States1.   The competent authorities of the Member States shall decide on the admissibility of applications on the basis of the conditions set out in Article 2. Where the competent authorities decide that an application is inadmissible, they shall inform the applicant without delay.2.   The competent authority shall notify the Commission on Friday at the latest, by fax or electronic mail, of the admissible applications submitted during the preceding application period. That notification shall not contain the data referred to in Article 2(5)(a)(i). Member States that received no applications but have sugar or isoglucose quota allocated to them in marketing year 2011/2012, shall also send their nil returns notifications to the Commission within the same time limit.3.   The form and content of the notifications shall be defined on the basis of models made available by the Commission to the Member States. Exceeded limitsWhen the information notified by the competent authorities of the Member States pursuant to Article 4(2) indicates that the quantities applied for exceed the limits set out in Article 1, the Commission shall:(a) fix an allocation coefficient, which the Member States shall apply to the quantities covered by each notified certificate application;(b) reject applications not yet notified;(c) close the period for submitting the applications. Issue of certificates1.   Without prejudice to Article 5, on the 10th working day following a week where an application period ended, the competent authority shall issue certificates for the applications notified to the Commission, in accordance with Article 4(2), during that application period.2.   Each Monday Member States shall notify the Commission of the quantities of sugar and/or isoglucose for which they issued certificates in the preceding week.3.   A template of the certificate is set out in the Annex. Validity of certificatesCertificates shall be valid until the end of the second month following the month of issue. Transferability of certificatesNeither the rights nor the obligations deriving from the certificates shall be transferable. Price reportingFor the purpose of Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 952/2006, the quantity of sugar sold which is covered by a certificate issued pursuant to this Regulation shall be considered as quota sugar. 0Monitoring1.   Applicants shall add to their monthly notifications provided for in Article 21(1) of Regulation (EC) No 952/2006 the quantities for which they received certificates in accordance with Article 6 of this Regulation.2.   Before 31 October 2012, each holder of a certificate under this regulation shall submit to the competent authorities of the Member States proof that all quantities covered by his certificates were released on the Union market. Each tonne covered by a certificate but not released on the Union market for reasons other than force majeure, shall be subject to payment of an amount of 415 EUR/tonne.3.   Member States shall notify the Commission of the quantities not released on the Union market.4.   Member States shall calculate and notify the Commission of the difference between the total quantity of sugar and isoglucose produced by each producer in excess of the quota and the quantities which have been disposed by the producers in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 967/2006. If the remaining quantities of out-of-quota sugar or isoglucose of a producer are less than the quantities issued for that producer for under this Regulation, the producer shall pay an amount of EUR 500/tonne on that difference. 1Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall expire on 31 December 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 November 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 176, 30.6.2006, p. 22.(3)  OJ L 178, 1.7.2006, p. 39.(4)  OJ L 13, 19.1.2000, p. 12.ANNEXModel for the certificate referred to in Article 7(3)CERTIFICATEfor the reduction, for the 2011/2012 marketing year, of the levy provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 967/2006Member State:Quota holder:Product:Quantities applied:Quantities issued:Levy paid (EUR/t): EUR 85/tonneFor the Marketing year 2011/2012, the levy referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 967/2006 shall not apply to the quantities issued of this certificate, subject to the respect of the rules laid down in Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1240/2011, in particular in Article 2(5)(c)Signature of the competent authority of the Member State Date of issueThis certificate shall be valid until the end of the second month following the date of issue. +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;isoglucose;EU agricultural market;Community agricultural market;European Union agricultural market;agricultural market of the EU;agricultural market of the European Union;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;white sugar;refined sugar;agricultural surplus;agricultural over-production;agricultural trade surplus;farm surplus;surplus of agricultural products,21 +819,"88/533/EEC: Commission Decision of 7 October 1988 partially suspending customs duties applicable to imports into Spain of products covered by a common organization of the market (Only the Spanish text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 75 (4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3792/85 of 20 December 1985 laying down the arrangements applying to trade in agricultural products between Spain and Portugal (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 222/88 (2), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Whereas Spain has submitted to the Commission an application to bring forward to 1 October 1988 the reduction laid down for 1 January 1989 in customs duties applicable to products covered by a common organization of the market, on imports from the other Member States and third countries; whereas the Spanish application does not however relate to products referred to in Article 173 of the Act of Accession;Whereas the application in question follows on a series of measures which the Spanish authorities have taken with effect on 1 January 1988 in order to slow down the increase in consumer prices and in particular that which may result from the level of import duties;Whereas the aim of that application is in particular to speed up Spain's integration into the common market;Whereas, for certain products, Spanish customs duties have already been totally or partially suspended under the provisions of Article 75 (4) of the Act of Accession or Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3792/85; whereas this Decision must not prejudice those provisions;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinions of the relevant management committees,. 1. From 1 October 1988, Spain shall suspend that part of the customs duties on imports from Community Member States or third countries of agricultural products covered by a common organization of the markets which is greater than the level applicable from 1 January 1989, pursuant to Article 75 of the Act of Accession or Regulation (EEC) No 3792/85.2. This Decision does not concern the products referred to in Article 173 of Act of Accession. It shall apply without prejudice to the suspension or total or partial abolition of the customs duties decided, before the date of its entry into effect pursuant to Article 75 (4) of the Act of Accession or Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3792/85. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.. Done at Brussels, 7 October 1988.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 367, 31. 12. 1985, p. 7.(2) OJ No L 28, 1. 2. 1988, p. 1. +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;agricultural product;farm product;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +5847,"Commission Delegated Directive 2014/73/EU of 13 March 2014 amending, for the purposes of adapting to technical progress, Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for lead in platinized platinum electrodes used for conductivity measurements Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, (1) and in particular Article 5(1)(a) thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 2011/65/EU prohibits the use of lead in electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market.(2) Platinized platinum electrodes (PPEs) are platinum electrodes covered with a thin layer of platinum black. These electrodes are used when wide-range conductivity measurements are required or for measuring conductivity under strongly acidic or alkaline conditions. Both the substitution or elimination of lead in PPEs and the substitution of PPEs with other types of electrodes are scientifically and technically impracticable under these conditions.(3) The use of lead in PPEs for wide-range conductivity measurements or for measuring conductivity under strongly acidic or alkaline conditions should therefore be exempted from the prohibition until 31 December 2018. This transition period is necessary for research and unlikely to have adverse impacts on innovation.(4) Directive 2011/65/EU should therefore be amended accordingly,. Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by the last day of the sixth month after entry into force at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 March 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 174, 1.7.2011, p. 88.ANNEXIn Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU the following point 37 is added:‘37. Lead in platinized platinum electrodes used for conductivity measurements where at least one of the following conditions applies:(a) wide-range measurements with a conductivity range covering more than 1 order of magnitude (e.g. range between 0,1 mS/m and 5 mS/m) in laboratory applications for unknown concentrations;(b) measurements of solutions where an accuracy of +/– 1 % of the sample range and where high corrosion resistance of the electrode are required for any of the following:(i) solutions with an acidity < pH 1;(ii) solutions with an alkalinity > pH 13;(iii) corrosive solutions containing halogen gas;(c) measurements of conductivities above 100 mS/m that must be performed with portable instruments. +",marketing standard;grading;electronic device;lead;waste recycling;conversion of waste;recovery of waste;recycling of materials;recycling of waste;reprocessing of waste;reuse of waste;selective waste collection;separate waste collection;use of waste;market supervision;EC conformity marking;hazardous waste;electronic waste;electrical waste;used battery;waste electrical and electronic equipment,21 +5888,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 683/2014 of 20 June 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 37/2010, as regards the substance ‘clorsulon’ Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 laying down Community procedures for the establishment of residue limits of pharmacologically active substances in foodstuffs of animal origin, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 and amending Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and the Council (1), and in particular Article 14 in conjunction with Article 17 thereof,Having regard to the opinion of the European Medicines Agency formulated by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use,Whereas:(1) The maximum residue limit (hereinafter ‘MRL’) for pharmacologically active substances intended for use in the Union in veterinary medicinal products for food-producing animals or in biocidal products used in animal husbandry is to be established in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 470/2009.(2) Pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding MRLs in foodstuffs of animal origin are set out in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 (2).(3) Clorsulon is currently included in Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 as an allowed substance, for bovine species, applicable to muscle, liver, kidney and milk. The provisional maximum residue limits for that substance set out for bovine milk expired on 1 January 2014.(4) Additional data were provided and assessed by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use who recommended that the provisional MRLs for clorsulon for bovine milk should be set as definitive.(5) The entry for clorsulon in Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Veterinary Medicinal Products,. The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 June 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 152, 16.6.2009, p. 11.(2)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 of 22 December 2009 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin (OJ L 15, 20.1.2010, p. 1).ANNEXIn Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010, the entry for the substance ‘clorsulon’ is replaced by the following:Pharmacologically active Substance Marker residue Animal Species MRL Target Tissues Other Provisions (according to Article 14(7) of Regulation (EC) No 470/2009) Therapeutic Classification‘Clorsulon Clorsulon Bovine 35 μg/kg Muscle NO ENTRY Antiparasitic agents/Agents against endoparasites’100 μg/kg Liver200 μg/kg Kidney16 μg/kg Milk +",foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;veterinary drug;veterinary medicines;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21 +20657,"Council Decision of 22 January 2001 setting up the Political and Security Committee. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular Article 28(1),Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community and in particular Article 207 thereof,Recalling Article 25 of the Treaty on European Union,Whereas:(1) The European Council in Helsinki agreed in principle to set up a Political and Security Committee and, on the basis of these conclusions, an interim Political and Security Committee was set up by Council Decision 2000/143/CFSP(1).(2) The European Council in Nice of 7 to 11 December 2000 reached agreement on the establishment of the permanent Political and Security Committee, setting out its role, modalities and functions.(3) Following the guidelines of the Nice European Council, this Committee should be made ready to start its work.(4) The principle of single representation of Member States to the Union should be fully respected,. A Political and Security Committee (PSC) (hereinafter the Committee) shall be established as the standing formation of the Committee referred to in Article 25 of the Treaty. The role, modalities and functions of the Committee are defined in the Annex, which reproduces Annex III to the Presidency's report approved by the Nice European Council. This Decision shall take effect from the date of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.. Done at Brussels, 22 January 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. Lindh(1) Council Decision 2000/143/CFSP of 14 February 2000 setting up the Interim Political and Security Committee (OJ L 49, 22.2.2000, p. 1).ANNEXPOLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEEThe approach adopted at Helsinki makes the PSC the linchpin of the European security and defence policy (ESDP) and of the common foreign and security policy (CFSP): ""The PSC will deal with all aspects of the CFSP, including the CESDP..."". Without prejudice to Article 207 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, the PSC has a central role to play in the definition of and follow-up to the EU's response to a crisis.The PSC will deal with all the tasks defined in Article 25 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). It may convene in Political Director formation.After consulting the Presidency and without prejudice to Article 18 of the TEU, the Secretary-General/High Representative for the CFSP may chair the PSC, especially in the event of a crisis.1. In particular the PSC will:(a) keep track of the international situation in the areas falling within the common foreign and security policy, help define policies by drawing up ""opinions"" for the Council, either at the request of the Council or on its own initiative, and monitor implementation of agreed policies, all of this without prejudice to Article 207 of the Treaty establishing the European Community and to the powers of the Presidency and of the Commission;(b) examine the areas of GAC draft conclusions in which it is involved;(c) provide guidelines for other Committees on matters falling within the CFSP;(d) maintain a privileged link with the Secretary-General/High Representative (SG/HR) and the special representatives;(e) send guidelines to the Military Committee; receive the opinions and recommendations of the Military Committee. The Chairman of the Military Committee (EUMC), who liaises with the European Union Military Staff (EUMS), takes part, where necessary, in PSC meetings;(f) receive information, recommendations and opinions from the Committee for Civilian Aspects of Crisis Management and send it guidelines on matters falling within the CFSP;(g) coordinate, supervise and monitor discussions on CFSP issues in various Working Parties, to which it may send guidelines and whose reports it must examine;(h) lead the political dialogue in its own capacity and in the forms laid down in the Treaty;(i) provide a privileged forum for dialogue on the ESDP with the fifteen and the six as well as with NATO in accordance with arrangements set out in the relevant documents;(j) under the auspices of the Council, take responsibility for the political direction of the development of military capabilities, taking into account the type of crisis to which the Union wishes to respond. As part of the development of military capabilities, the PSC will receive the opinion of the Military Committee assisted by the European Military Staff.2. Furthermore, in the event of a crisis the PSC is the Council body which deals with crisis situations and examines all the options that might be considered as the Union's response within the single institutional framework and without prejudice to the decision-making and implementation procedures of each pillar. Thus the Council, whose preparatory work is carried out by Coreper, and the Commission alone have powers, each within their own areas of competence and in accordance with procedures laid down by the Treaties, to take legally-binding decisions. The Commission exercises its responsibility, including its power of initiative under the Treaties. Coreper exercises the role conferred on it by Article 207 of the Treaty establishing the European Community and by Article 19 of the Council's Rules of Procedure. To that end, it will be informed in good time by the PSC.In a crisis situation, close coordination between these bodies is especially necessary and will be ensured in particular by:(a) the participation, where necessary, of the Chairman of the PSC in Coreper meetings;(b) the role of the Foreign Relations Counsellors whose task it is to maintain effective permanent coordination between CFSP discussions and those conducted in other pillars (Annex to the Council conclusions of 11 May 1992).To prepare the EU's response to a crisis, it is for the PSC to propose to the Council the political objectives to be pursued by the Union and to recommend a cohesive set of options aimed at contributing to the settlement of the crisis. In particular it may draw up an opinion recommending to the Council that it adopt a joint action. Without prejudice to the role of the Commission, it supervises the implementation of the measures adopted and assesses their effects. The Commission informs the PSC of the measures it has adopted or is envisaging. The Member States inform the PSC of the measures they have adopted or are envisaging at the national level.The PSC exercises ""political control and strategic direction"" of the EU's military response to the crisis. To that end, on the basis of the opinions and recommendations of the Military Committee, it evaluates in particular the essential elements (strategic military options including the chain of command, operation concept, operation plan) to be submitted to the Council.The PSC plays a major role in enhancing consultations, in particular with NATO and the third States involved.On the basis of the proceedings of the PSC, the Secretary-General/High Representative directs the activities of the Situation Centre. The latter supports the PSC and provides it with intelligence in conditions appropriate to crisis management.The following arrangements will be put in place to enable the PSC to ensure full ""political control and strategic direction"" of a military crisis-management operation:(a) with a view to launching an operation the PSC sends the Council a recommendation based on the opinions of the Military Committee in accordance with the usual Council preparation procedures. On that basis the Council decides to launch the operation within the framework of a joint action;(b) in accordance with Articles 18 and 26 of the TEU, the joint action will determine, in particular, the role of the Secretary-General/High Representative in the implementation of the measures falling within the ""political control and strategic direction"" exercised by the PSC. For such measures the Secretary-General/High Representative acts with the PSC's assent. Should a new Council decision be deemed appropriate, the simplified written procedure could be used (Article 12(4) of the Council's Rules of Procedure);(c) during the operation, the Council will be kept informed through PSC reports presented by the Secretary-General/High Representative in his capacity as Chairman of the PSC. +",foreign policy;foreign affairs;foreign relations;international security;international balance;common foreign and security policy;CFSP;European foreign policy;common foreign policy;common security policy;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union;EU agriculture committee;Agricultural Advisory Committee;Agricultural Committee of the EC;Agricultural Management Committee;EC agriculture committee;Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,21 +42786,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 820/2013 of 27 August 2013 establishing a prohibition of fishing for anglerfish in areas VIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1 by vessels flying the flag of France. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 39/2013 of 21 January 2013 fixing for 2013 the fishing opportunities available to EU vessels for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are not subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2013.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2013.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2013 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 August 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 23, 25.1.2013, p. 1.ANNEXNo 20/TQ39Member State FranceStock ANF/83411Species Anglerfish (Lophiidae)Zone VIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1Date 4.2.2013 +",France;French Republic;Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;Azores;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +22872,"2002/592/EC: Commission Decision of 15 July 2002 amending Decisions 95/467/EC, 96/577/EC, 96/578/EC and 98/598/EC on the procedure for attesting the conformity of construction products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council Directive 89/106/EEC as regards gypsum products, fixed fire-fighting systems, sanitary appliances and aggregates respectively (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 2586). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products(1), as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC(2), and in particular Article 13(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) The Commission has already adopted a series of decisions on attesting the conformity of construction products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Directive 89/106/EEC.(2) The need may arise to adapt those decisions to technical progress.(3) This is the case of Commission Decisions 95/467/EC(3), 96/577/EC(4), 96/578/EC(5) and 98/598/EC(6).(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Construction,. Decision 95/467/EC is hereby amended as follows.1. In Annex 3, in the table for product family GYPSUM PRODUCTS (1/4) ""fibrous gypsum plaster casts,"" is inserted after ""fibrous gypsum boards,"".2. In Annex 3, in the table for product family GYPSUM PRODUCTS (2/4) ""fibrous gypsum plaster casts,"" is inserted after ""gypsum plasters,"".3. In Annex 3, in the table for product family GYPSUM PRODUCTS (4/4) the product family ""fibrous gypsum plaster casts,"" is inserted after ""ceiling elements and plasters,"". Decision 96/577/EC is hereby amended as follows.1. In Annex I, fifth indent, the following text is inserted after ""nozzles/sprinklers/outlets."": ""high pressure container valve assemblies and their actuators, selector valves and their actuators, non-electrical disable devices, flexible connectors, pressure gauges and pressure switches, mechanical weighing devices and check valves and non-return valves.""2. In Annex II, in the table for product family FIRE ALARM/DETECTION, FIXED FIRE FIGHTING, FIRE AND SMOKE CONTROL AND EXPLOSION SUPPRESSION PRODUCTS (1/1), the following row is inserted at the end of the fixed suppression and extinguishing section:>TABLE> Decision 96/578/EC is hereby amended as follows.1. In Annex III in the table for product family SANITARY APPLIANCES (1/1), the word ""Sinks"" is deleted from the first row of the table, such that the paragraph begins ""Basins and communal troughs; ..."".2. In Annex III in the table for product family SANITARY APPLIANCES (1/1), the following row is inserted after the header row:>TABLE> Decision 98/598/EC is hereby amended as follows.1. In Annex III, in the table for product family AGGREGATES FOR USES WITHOUT HIGH SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (1/2), the indent in the first row ""- for concrete mortar and grout"", and the indent in the fourth row ""- for concrete mortar and grout"" are deleted.2. In Annex III, in the table for product family AGGREGATES FOR USES WITHOUT HIGH SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (1/2) the following row is inserted:>TABLE>3. In Annex III, in the table for product family AGGREGATES FOR USES WITH HIGH SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (2/2) the indent in the first row ""- for concrete mortar and grout"", and the indent in the fourth row ""- for concrete mortar and grout"" are deleted.4. In Annex III, in the table for product family AGGREGATES FOR USES WITH HIGH SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (2/2) the following row is inserted:>TABLE> This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 July 2002.For the CommissionErkki LiikanenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 40, 11.2.1989, p. 12.(2) OJ L 220, 30.8.1993, p. 1.(3) OJ L 268, 10.11.1995, p. 29.(4) OJ L 254, 8.10.1996, p. 44.(5) OJ L 254, 8.10.1996, p. 49.(6) OJ L 287, 24.10.1998, p. 25. +",quality label;quality mark;standards certificate;fire protection;firefighting;protection against fire;production control;product inspection;building materials;plaster;gypsum;product quality;quality criterion;producer's liability;commercial guarantee;product liability;product safety;plumbing equipment;bath;bathroom equipment;wash basin,21 +2376,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2156/98 of 7 October 1998 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1223/94 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of advance-fixing certificates for certain agricultural products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex II to the Treaty as regards the period of validity of the advance-fixing certificates for sugar. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1097/98 (2), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 8(3) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1223/94 of 30 May 1994 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of advance-fixing certificates for certain agricultural products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex II to the Treaty (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1479/98 (4), stipulates that the advance-fixing certificates for sugar shall be valid until the end of the fifth month following that of issue;Whereas the situation on the world market in sugar is particularly volatile, the refund levels are particularly high at present and it is hard to predict what price trends will be, particularly over the entire current period of validity of the certificates;Whereas the refund levels substantially increase the level of expenditure on agricultural products exported in the form of non-Annex II goods with the danger of subsequently reducing the prospects for exporting these products, in accordance with the international agreements concluded by the Community; whereas, consequently, steps must be taken to avoid aggravating these consequences by excessive recourse to advance fixing of the refund rates; whereas, under these conditions, the period of validity of these advance-fixing certificates should be limited, temporarily, to until the end of the third month following that of issue;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for horizontal questions concerning trade in processed agricultural products not listed in Annex II,. By way of derogation from Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1223/94, the advance-fixing certificates for products covered by the common organisation of the market in sugar shall be valid until the end of the third month following that of issue. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply to applications for certificates lodged from 1 October 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 October 1998.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 318, 20. 12. 1993, p. 18.(2) OJ L 157, 30. 5. 1998, p. 1.(3) OJ L 136, 31. 5. 1994, p. 33.(4) OJ L 195, 11. 7. 1998, p. 9. +",export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;milk product;dairy produce;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;sugar;fructose;fruit sugar,21 +22031,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1865/2001 of 21 September 2001 amending Regulation (EC) No 1047/2001 introducing a system of import licences and certificates of origin and establishing the method for managing tariff quotas for garlic imported from third countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 911/2001(2), and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 4(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1047/2001(3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1510/2001(4), lays down that applications for import licences for garlic may be lodged only from the first Monday until the last Friday of the quarter in question.(2) Given the length of time it takes to transport these goods from certain points of origin, the period during which import licence applications for garlic can be submitted should be brought forward.(3) Other provisions of the Regulation should also be amended to take account of the change in the period for submitting licence applications and the change in their term of validity.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,. Regulation (EC) No 1047/2001 is amended as follows:1. Article 2(4) is replaced by the following: ""4. The term of validity of B licences shall be three months from the day on which they are actually issued but must not go beyond the following 31 May. A licences shall be valid until the end of the quarter in respect of which they were issued.""2. Article 4(1) is replaced by the following: ""1. For each of the quarters indicated in Annex I, A licence applications may be lodged only from the second Monday of the month before the month preceding the quarter in question until the last Friday inclusive of that quarter. One of the following entries must be made in Section 20 of the application:>PIC FILE= ""L_2001254EN.000401.TIF"">One of the following entries must appear in Section 20 of the A licence:>PIC FILE= ""L_2001254EN.000402.TIF"">""3. The second subparagraph of Article 6(2) is replaced by the following: ""However, the quantities available shall be allocated to each of the two categories of importer, without discrimination, from the first Monday of the second month of each quarter."" This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 October 2001.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 September 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 129, 11.5.2001, p. 3.(3) OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 35.(4) OJ L 200, 25.7.2001, p. 21. +",bulb vegetable;garlic;onion;scallion;shallot;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;certificate of origin,21 +3340,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3516/84 of 13 December 1984 on the classification of goods falling within subheading 08.12 C of the Common Customs Tariff. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 97/69 of 16 January 1969 on measures to be taken for the uniform application of the nomenclature of the Common Customs Tariff (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2055/84 (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas, in order to ensure that the Common Customs Tariff Nomenclature is applied uniformly, measures must be taken concerning the classification of pitted prunes, ready to eat, having a moisture content not exceeding 35 % to which sorbic acid has been added;Whereas heading No 08.12 of the Common Customs Tariff annexed to Council Regulation (EEC) No 950/68 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3400/84 (4), relates in particular to dried fruits other than those falling within heading No 08.01 to 08.05 inclusive;Whereas the products in question have the characteristics of goods falling within heading No 08.12 and must therefore be classified in this heading; whereas, within the latter, subheading 08.12 C is the most appropriate;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Common Customs Tariff Nomenclature,. Pitted prunes, ready to eat, having a moisture content not exceeding 35 % to which sorbic acid has been added, shall be classified in the Common Customs Tariff within subheading:08.12 Fruit, dried, other than that falling within heading Nos 08.01, 08.02, 08.03, 08.04 or 08.05:C. Prunes This Regulation shall enter into force on the 21st day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 December 1984.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NarjesMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 14, 21. 1. 1969, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 191, 19. 7. 1984, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 172, 22. 7. 1968, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 320, 10. 12. 1984, p. 1. +",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,21 +41157,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 337/2012 of 19 April 2012 on the issue of import licences and the allocation of import rights for applications lodged during the first seven days of April 2012 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 (3) opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products originating in Brazil, Thailand and other third countries.(2) The applications for import licences lodged in respect of Groups Nos 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8 during the first seven days of April 2012 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2012 and in respect of Group No 3 for the period from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested.(3) The applications for import rights lodged during the first seven days of April 2012 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2012 in respect of Group No 5 relate to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import rights may be allocated should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. 1.   The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2012 in respect of Groups Nos 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8 and for the period from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 in respect of Group No 3 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex hereto.2.   The quantities for which import rights applications have been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2012 in respect of Group No 5 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficient set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 20 April 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 April 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 142, 5.6.2007, p. 3.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.7.2012 to 30.9.20121 09.4211 0,5232636 09.4216 1,228691Group No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.7.2012 to 30.6.20133 09.4213 3,236245Group No Order No Allocation coefficient for import rights applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.7.2012 to 30.9.20125 09.4215 1,115256 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +37956,"2010/439/CFSP: Council Decision 2010/439/CFSP of 11 August 2010 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Afghanistan. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and, in particular, Article 28, Article 31(2) and Article 33 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,Whereas:(1) On 22 March 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/168/CFSP (1) appointing Mr Vygaudas USACKAS as European Union Special Representative (hereinafter ‘the EUSR’) in Afghanistan from 1 April 2010 until 31 August 2010.(2) The mandate of the EUSR should be extended until 31 August 2011. However, the mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (hereinafter ‘the HR’) following the entry into force of the Decision establishing the European External Action Service.(3) The EUSR in Afghanistan will implement his mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could harm the objectives of the Common Foreign and Security Policy as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,. European Union Special RepresentativeThe mandate of Mr Vygaudas USACKAS as the EUSR in Afghanistan is hereby extended until 31 August 2011. The mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the HR following the entry into force of the Decision establishing the European External Action Service. Policy objectivesThe EUSR shall represent the European Union (hereinafter ‘the EU’ or ‘the Union’) and promote EU policy objectives in Afghanistan, in close coordination with EU Member States’ representatives in Afghanistan. More specifically, the EUSR shall:(a) contribute to the implementation of the EU-Afghanistan Joint Declaration and lead the implementation of the EU Action Plan on Afghanistan and Pakistan, in so far as it concerns Afghanistan, thereby working with EU Member States’ representatives in Afghanistan;(b) support the pivotal role played by the United Nations (UN) in Afghanistan with particular emphasis on contributing to better coordinated international assistance, thereby promoting the implementation of the London Conference Communiqué, the Afghanistan Compact as well as relevant UN Resolutions. MandateIn order to fulfil the mandate, the EUSR shall, in close cooperation with EU Member States’ representatives in Afghanistan:(a) promote the views of the Union on the political process and developments in Afghanistan;(b) maintain close contact with, and support the development of, relevant Afghan institutions, in particular the government and the parliament as well as the local authorities. Contact should also be maintained with other Afghan political groups and other relevant actors in Afghanistan;(c) maintain close contact with relevant international and regional stakeholders in Afghanistan, notably the Special Representative of the Secretary General of the UN and the Senior Civilian Representative of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and other key partners and organisations;(d) advise on the progress achieved in meeting the objectives of the EU-Afghanistan Joint Declaration, the EU Action Plan for Afghanistan and Pakistan, in so far as it relates to Afghanistan, the Afghanistan Compact and the London Conference Communiqué, in particular in the following areas:— civilian capacity building, notably at sub-national level,— good governance and the establishment of institutions of the rule of law, in particular an independent judiciary,— electoral reforms,— security sector reforms, including the strengthening of judicial institutions, the national army and the police force,— promotion of growth, namely through agriculture and rural development,— respect for Afghanistan’s international human rights obligations, including respect for the rights of persons belonging to minorities and the rights of women and children,— respect of democratic principles and the rule of law,— fostering participation by women in public administration and civil society,— respect for Afghanistan’s international obligations, including cooperation in international efforts to combat terrorism, illicit drug trafficking, trafficking in human beings and proliferation of arms and weapons of mass destruction and related materials,— facilitation of humanitarian assistance and the orderly return of refugees and internally displaced persons, and— enhancing the effectiveness of Union presence and activities in Afghanistan and contributing to the formulation of the regular 6 monthly implementation reports on the EU Action Plan requested by the Council;(e) actively participate in local coordination forums such as the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board (JCMB), while keeping non-participating Member States fully informed of decisions taken at these levels;(f) advise on the participation and the positions of the Union in international conferences with regard to Afghanistan and contribute to promoting regional cooperation. Implementation of the mandate1.   The EUSR shall be responsible for the implementation of the mandate, acting under the authority of the HR.2.   The Political and Security Committee (hereinafter ‘the PSC’) shall maintain a privileged link with the EUSR and shall be the EUSR’s primary point of contact with the Council. The PSC shall provide the EUSR with strategic guidance and political direction within the framework of the mandate, without prejudice to the powers of the HR. Financing1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR in the period from 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2011 shall be EUR 4 515 000.2.   The expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the Union.3.   The management of the expenditure shall be subject to a contract between the EUSR and the Commission. The EUSR shall be accountable to the Commission for all expenditure. Constitution and composition of the team1.   Within the limits of his mandate and the corresponding financial means made available, the EUSR shall be responsible for constituting his team. The team shall include the expertise on specific policy issues as required by the mandate. The EUSR shall keep the Council and the Commission promptly informed of the composition of his team.2.   Member States and institutions of the Union may propose the secondment of staff to work with the EUSR. The salary of personnel who are seconded by a Member State or an institution of the Union to the EUSR shall be covered by the Member State or the institution of the Union concerned respectively. Experts seconded by Member States to the General Secretariat of the Council may also be posted to the EUSR. International contracted staff shall have the nationality of a Member State.3.   All seconded personnel shall remain under the administrative authority of the sending Member State or Union institution and shall carry out their duties and act in the interest of the mandate of the EUSR. Privileges and immunities of the EUSR and his staffThe privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for the completion and smooth functioning of the mission of the EUSR and the members of his staff shall be agreed with the host party/parties, as appropriate. Member States and the Commission shall grant all necessary support to such effect. Security of EU classified informationThe EUSR and the members of his team shall respect the security principles and minimum standards established by Council Decision 2001/264/EC of 19 March 2001 adopting the Council’s security regulations (2), in particular when managing EU classified information. Access to information and logistical support1.   Member States, the Commission and the General Secretariat of the Council shall ensure that the EUSR is given access to any relevant information.2.   The Union delegations and/or Member States, as appropriate, shall provide logistical support in the region. 0SecurityIn accordance with the Union’s policy on the security of personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational capacity under Title V of the Treaty, the EUSR shall take all reasonably practicable measures, in conformity with his mandate and the security situation in his geographical area of responsibility, for the security of all personnel under his direct authority, notably by:(a) establishing a mission-specific security plan based on guidance from the General Secretariat of the Council, including mission-specific physical, organisational and procedural security measures, governing management of the secure movement of personnel to, and within, the mission area, as well as management of security incidents and a mission contingency and evacuation plan;(b) ensuring that all personnel deployed outside the Union are covered by high risk insurance as required by the conditions in the mission area;(c) ensuring that all members of his team to be deployed outside the Union, including locally contracted personnel, have received appropriate security training before or upon arriving in the mission area, based on the risk ratings assigned to the mission area by the General Secretariat of the Council;(d) ensuring that all agreed recommendations made following regular security assessments are implemented and providing the HR, the Council and the Commission with written reports on their implementation and on other security issues within the framework of the mid-term and mandate implementation reports. 1ReportingThe EUSR shall regularly provide the HR and the PSC with oral and written reports. The EUSR shall also report as necessary to Council working parties. Regular written reports shall be circulated through the COREU network. Upon recommendation of the HR or the PSC, the EUSR may provide the Foreign Affairs Council with reports. 2Coordination1.   The EUSR shall promote overall Union political coordination. He shall help ensure that all Union instruments in the field are engaged coherently to attain the Union’s policy objectives. The activities of the EUSR shall be coordinated with those of the Commission, as well as with those of the EUSR for Central Asia and with the Union’s representation in Pakistan. The EUSR shall provide Member States’ missions and the Union’s delegations with regular briefings.2.   In the field, close liaison shall be maintained with the Heads of the Union delegations and Member States’ Heads of Mission. They shall make best efforts to assist the EUSR in the implementation of the mandate. The EUSR shall provide the Head of the EU Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL AFGHANISTAN) with local political guidance. The EUSR and the Civilian Operation Commander shall consult each other as required. The EUSR shall also liaise with other international and regional actors in the field. 3ReviewThe implementation of this Decision and its consistency with other contributions from the Union to the region shall be kept under regular review. The EUSR shall present the HR, the Council and the Commission with a progress report at the end of February 2011 and a comprehensive mandate implementation report at the end of the mandate. 4Entry into forceThis Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 11 August 2010.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. VANACKERE(1)  OJ L 75, 23.3.2010, p. 22.(2)  OJ L 101, 11.4.2001, p. 1. +",Afghanistan;Islamic Republic of Afghanistan;diplomatic representation;diplomatic corps;diplomatic delegation;diplomatic mission;diplomatic service;common foreign and security policy;CFSP;European foreign policy;common foreign policy;common security policy;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union;appointment of members;designation of members;resignation of members;term of office of members,21 +36876,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 19/2009 of 13 January 2009 implementing Regulation (EC) No 453/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quarterly statistics on Community job vacancies, as regards the definition of a job vacancy, the reference dates for data collection, data transmission specifications and feasibility studies (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 453/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2008 concerning quarterly statistics on Community job vacancies (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 2(1) and Articles 3(1), 5(1) and 7(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 453/2008 established a common framework for the systematic production of quarterly statistics on Community job vacancies.(2) Implementing measures are necessary concerning the definition of the information to be provided and the reference dates for which the information will be collected.(3) It is also necessary to specify the format, the deadlines for the transmission of the required data and the date of the first reference quarter to be transmitted.(4) In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 453/2008, it is necessary to establish the appropriate framework of a series of feasibility studies to be carried out by those Member States with difficulties in providing data for small units and for certain activities.(5) The European Central Bank has been consulted.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Statistical Programme Committee,. Definitions related to ‘job vacancy’For the purposes of applying Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No 453/2008:(a) ‘active steps to find a suitable candidate’ shall include:(i) notifying the job vacancy to the public employment services;(ii) contacting a private employment agency/head hunters;(iii) advertising the vacancy in the media (for example internet, newspapers, magazines);(iv) advertising the vacancy on a public notice board;(v) approaching, interviewing or selecting possible candidates/potential recruits directly;(vi) approaching employees and/or personal contacts;(vii) using internships.(b) ‘specific period of time’ shall refer to the maximum time the vacancy is open and intended to be filled. That period shall be unlimited; all vacancies for which active steps are continuing on the reference date shall be reported. Reference datesMember States shall provide data on the number of job vacancies and the number of occupied posts, as defined in Article 2(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 453/2008 that can be considered representative for the reference quarter. The preferred methods to achieve this are data collection on a continuous basis or the calculation of a representative average of data collected for specific reference dates. Data transmission1.   Within 70 days after the end of the reference quarter, Member States shall transmit data broken down as specified in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 453/2008, together with the corresponding metadata.Those Member States whose number of employees represents more than 3 % of the European Community total shall transmit the aggregate number of vacancies and occupied posts and the corresponding metadata within 45 days after the end of the reference quarter.Each Member State’s share of the total number of employees in the EC shall be calculated every five years on the basis of the average of the four quarters of the previous calendar year. In the event of accession of new Member States, ad hoc calculations shall be carried out. The first calculation shall refer to the calendar year previous to the year of the adoption of this Regulation. The source for the data on employees shall be the European Union Labour Force Survey provided for by Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 (2). Data shall refer to business units covered by Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 453/2008.Any changes in the transmission deadline for countries exceeding the 3 % threshold for the first time shall be applicable from the first reference quarter of the year following the calculation.2.   Corresponding metadata shall refer specifically to information regarding methodological or technical events in the quarter that is needed to interpret the results, and information about data cells that are deemed not to be sufficiently reliable or must not be disclosed.3.   The Member States shall send the quarterly data and corresponding metadata to the Commission (Eurostat) in electronic form. Transmission shall comply with appropriate interchange standards approved by the Statistical Programme Committee. The Commission (Eurostat) shall make available detailed documentation in relation to approved standards and shall supply guidelines on how to implement these standards.4.   The first data transmission shall relate to the first quarter of the year following that of the entry into force of this Regulation.The data series shall be transmitted in the following forms:(a) unadjusted;(b) seasonally adjusted, in accordance with the Commission Regulation implementing Regulation (EC) No 453/2008 as regards seasonal adjustment procedures and quality reports; and(c) on a voluntary basis, in the form of trend-cycle series. Feasibility studiesThe framework for the feasibility studies provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 453/2008 is set out in the Annex. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 January 2009.For the CommissionJoaquín ALMUNIAMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 145, 4.6.2008, p. 234.(2)  OJ L 77, 14.3.1998, p. 3.ANNEXFeasibility study to assess how quarterly job vacancy statistics can be obtained for NACE Rev. 2 sections O, P, Q, R and/or SThe feasibility study undertaken by a Member State shall cover in particular:1. the contribution which each of these economic activities makes to the national economy, expressed in terms of number of companies and employment share or a suitable alternative measure;2. a description of the similarities and differences in job vacancy structures and developments for these economic activities compared to the job vacancy structures and developments within NACE Rev. 2 sections B to N.OptionsThe different options for obtaining the number of job vacancies and the number of occupied jobs for NACE Rev. 2 sections O, P, Q, R and/or S are to be assessed. The following possible data sources should be taken into account:(a) existing data collections;(b) administrative sources;(c) statistical estimation procedures;(d) new data collections.For each option considered, the assessment shall include details of the technical and legal issues involved, including: the timing of implementation; the expected statistical quality of the results; expected start-up and running costs of data collection expressed in euro and full-time equivalent persons employed; cost by single unit surveyed; estimates of any additional burden on businesses; any risk or uncertainties; and particular advantages or disadvantages. Cost and quality shall be compared with that of the existing data collection for sections B to N.RecommendationBased on the assessment of the different options, a recommendation on the most suitable approach shall be proposed.ImplementationDetails of the proposed implementation plan, including the starting and the completion dates of specific stages, shall be provided.Member States undertaking feasibility studiesThe following Member States shall undertake feasibility studies to assess how the quarterly job vacancy data defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 453/2008 can be obtained for NACE Rev. 2 sections O, P, Q, R and/or S:— Denmark,— Germany,— Spain,— France,— Italy,— Malta,— Austria.Feasibility study to assess how the quarterly job vacancy statistics can be obtained from business units with less than 10 employeesThe feasibility study undertaken by a Member State shall cover in particular:1. the contribution which each firm size class makes to the national economy, expressed in terms of number of companies and employment share or a suitable alternative measure;2. a description of the similarities and differences in job vacancy structures and developments for this firm size class compared to the job vacancy structures and developments in firms with 10 or more employees.OptionsThe different options for obtaining the number of job vacancies and the number of occupied jobs for firms with less than 10 employees, are to be assessed. The following possible data sources should be taken into account:(a) existing data collections;(b) administrative sources;(c) statistical estimation procedures;(d) new data collections.For each option considered, the assessment shall include details of the technical and legal issues involved, including the timing of implementation; the expected statistical quality of the results; expected start-up and running costs of data collection expressed in euro and full-time equivalent persons employed; cost by single unit surveyed; estimates for any additional burden on businesses; any risk or uncertainties; and particular advantages or disadvantages. Cost and quality shall be compared with that of the existing data collection for businesses with 10 or more employees.RecommendationBased on the assessment of the different options, a recommendation on the most suitable approach shall be proposed.ImplementationDetails of the proposed implementation plan, including the starting and the completion dates of specific stages, shall be provided.Member States undertaking feasibility studiesThe following Member States shall undertake feasibility studies to assess how the quarterly job vacancy data defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 453/2008 can be obtained for business units with less than 10 employees:— Denmark,— France,— Italy,— Malta. +",job vacancy;notification of a vacancy;Eurostat;SOEC;statistical office of the European Communities;statistical office of the European Union;employment statistics;vacant seat;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;disclosure of information;information disclosure;data collection;compiling data;data retrieval;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,21 +908,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3945/88 of 16 December 1988 authorizing the conclusion of long-term private storage contracts for table wine, grape must, concentrated grape must and rectified concentrated grape must in respect of the 1988/89 wine year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2964/88 (2), and in particular Articles 32 (5) and 81 thereof,Whereas the forward estimate drawn up for the 1988/89 wine year indicates that the amounts of table wine available at the beginning of the wine year exceeds by more than four months' supply those normally used up over the year; whereas the conditions for authorization of long-term storage contracts specified in Article 32 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 are therefore met;Whereas the forward estimate indicates the existence of surpluses for all types of table wine and for table wines which stand in close economic relationship to those types of table wine; whereas it should therefore be made possible for long-term contracts to be concluded for those types of table wine; whereas it is necessary for the same reasons to open this possibility for grape must, concentrated grape must and rectified concentrated grape must;Whereas Article 47 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 provides that only producers fulfilling the obligations laid down in Article 35 and, where appropriate, Articles 36 and 39 of that Regulation during a reference period to be determined may qualify for the intervention measures; whereas that period must therefore be specified;Whereas the first subparagraph of Article 6 (2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1059/83 of 29 April 1983 on storage contracts for table wine, grape must, concentrated grape must and rectified concentrated grape must (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3500/88 (4), specifies that table wines eligible for long-term storage contracts shall be classified into two categories on the basis of their characteristics with regard to quality; whereas minimum quality characteristics commensurate with the quality of the 1988 harvest should be fixed for each category;Whereas it is necessary, for the purposes of possible implementation of Article 42 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87, to know the maximum quantity of table wine subject to storage contract which may be distilled as provided for in the said Article; whereas producers should therefore be requried to provide intervention agencies with the necessary information, which they are then to pass on to the Commission;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. 1. During the period 16 December 1988 to 15 February 1989 private long-term storage contracts may be concluded, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 1059/83, for:- all types of table wine and for table wines in close economic relationship to such table wine, provided that the conditions of Article 6 of that Regulation are met, and- grape must, concentrated grape must and rectified concentrated grape must.2. In accordance with Article 47 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 producers who, during the 1987/88 wine year, were subject to the obligations referred to in Articles 35, 36 or 39 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 wine year shall not be entitled to benefit from the measures provided for in this Regulation unless they provide evidence that they have complied with their obligations during the reference periods laid down in Article 18 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3105/88 (5) and Article 22 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 441/88 (6). The minimum quality conditions that must be met for the two categories of wine referred to in Article 6 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1059/83 are set out in the Annexes to this Regulation. 1. Producers who, within the limits specified in the first subparagraph of Article 5 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1059/83, wish to conclude a long-term storage contract for a table wine shall, when submitting the application for conclusion of a contract, advise the intervention agency of the total quantity of table wine they have produced during the current wine year.For this purpose the producer shall submit a copy of the production declaration(s) drawn up pursuant to Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3929/87 (1).2. The Member States shall communicate to the Commission, not later than 10 May 1989, the maximum quantity of table wine subject to long-term storage contract which may be distilled as provided for in Article 42 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 16 December 1988.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 December 1988.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 269, 29. 9. 1988, p. 5.(3) OJ No L 116, 30. 4. 1983, p. 77.(4) OJ No L 306, 11. 11. 1988, p. 36.(5) OJ No L 277, 8. 10. 1988, p. 21.(6) OJ No L 45, 18. 2. 1988, p. 15.(1) OJ No L 369, 29. 12. 1987, p. 59.ANNEX IMINIMUM QUALITY CONDITIONS FOR SECOND CATEGORY TABLE WINESI. White wines1.2 // (a) minimum actual alcoholic strength: // 10 % vol // (b) minimum total acidity (expressed as tartaric acid): // 4,5 grams per litre and 3,5 grams per litre for table wines produced in Spain (1) // (c) maximum volatile acidity: // 9 milliequivalents // (d) maximum sulphur dioxide content: // 175 milligrams per litre // (e) maximum residual sugar content: // 2,5 grams per litre // (f) resistance with exposure to air: // good for 24 hours // (g) absence of abnormal taste. // // //II. Red wines1.2 // (a) minimum actual alcoholic strength: // 10 % vol // (b) minimum total acidity (expressed as tartaric acid): // // - for wine of an actual alcoholic strength below 11 % vol: // 5 grams per litre and 4 grams per litre for table wines produced in Spain (1) // - for wine of an actual alcoholic strength of 11 % vol or more: // 4,5 grams per litre and 3,5 grams per litre for table wines produced in Spain (1) // (c) maximum volatile acidity: // // - for wine of an actual alcoholic strength below 12,5 % vol: // 12 milliequivalents per litre // - for wine of an actual alcoholic strength of 12,5 % vol or more: // 14 milliequivalents per litre // (d) maximum sulphur dioxide content: // 140 milligrams per litre // (e) maximum residual sugar content: // 2,5 grams per litre // (f) resistance with exposure to air: // good for 24 hours // (g) absence of abnormal taste: // // (h) absence of hybrids, as shown by test for malvidol diglucoside. //RosĂŠ wines must comply with the conditions laid down above for red wines except as regards their content of sulphur dioxide, for which the same time limits as those fixed for white wines shall apply.Conditions (a), (d) and (e) shall not apply to wines of types R III, A II and A III.(1) Article 127 of the Act of Accession.ANNEX IIMINIMUM QUALITY CONDITIONS FOR SUPERIOR CATEGORY TABLE WINESI. White wines1.2 // (a) minimum actual alcoholic strength: // 11 % vol // (b) minimum total acidity (expressed as tartaric acid): // 4,5 grams per litre and 3,5 grams per litre for table wines produced in Spain (1); // (c) maximum volatile acidity: // 8 milliequivalents per litre // (d) maximum sulphur dioxide content: // 155 milligrams per litre // (e) maximum residual sugar content: // 2 grams per litre // (f) resistance with exposure to air: // good for 24 hours // (g) absence of abnormal taste. //II. Red wines1.2 // (a) minimum actual alcholic strength: // 11 % vol // (b) minimum total acidity (expressed as tartaric acid): // 4,5 grams per litre and 3,5 grams per litre for table wines produced in Spain (1); // (c) maximum volatile acidity: // 11 milliequivalents per litre // (d) maximum sulphar dioxide content: // 115 milligrams per litre // (e) maximum residual sugar content: // 2 grams per litre // (f) resistance with exposure to air: // good for 24 hours // (g) absence of abnormal taste: // // (h) absence of hybrids. //RosĂŠ wines must comply with the conditions laid down above for red wines except as regards their content of sulphur dioxide, for which the same time limits as those fixed for white wines shall apply.Conditions (a), (d) and (e) shall not apply to wines of types R III, A II and A III.(1) Article 127 of the Act of Accession. +",contract;conclusion of a contract;contract law;contractual agreement;contractual commitment;law of contract;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;private stock;table wine;ordinary wine;wine for direct consumption;economic support;aid;granting of aid;subvention,21 +19776,"2000/345/EC: Commission Decision of 22 May 2000 setting the date on which dispatch from Portugal to Germany of certain products for the purpose of incineration may commence by virtue of Article 3(6) of Decision 98/653/EC (notified under document number C(2000) 1367) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC(2),Having regard to Commission Decision 98/653/EC of 18 November 1998 concerning emergency measures made necessary by the occurrence of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in Portugal(3), as last amended by Decision 2000/104/EC(4), and in particular Article 3(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 3(6) of Decision 98/653/EC requires the Commission to set the date on which dispatch of products referred to in this Article may commence, after having carried out Community inspections and after having informed the Member States.(2) An inspection carried out by the Commission services in Germany from 27 to 29 February 2000, in particular to assess the veterinary checks pursuant to Article 3 of and Annex I to Decision 98/653/EC have shown that the conditions are complied with satisfactorily,. The date referred to in Article 3(6) of Decision 98/653/EC shall be 22 May 2000 for dispatch to Germany of products referred to in this Article. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 May 2000.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13.(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.(3) OJ L 311, 20.11.1998, p. 23.(4) OJ L 29, 4.2.2000, p. 36. +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant,21 +2118,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 260/96 of 12 February 1996 amending the Regulations in the sugar sector fixing, before 1 February 1995, certain amounts whose value in ecus was adapted as a consequence of abolishing the corrective factor for agricultural conversion rates. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 of 28 December 1992 on the unit of account and the conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the common agricultural policy (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 150/95 (2), and in particular Article 13 (1) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1785/81 of 30 June 1981 on the common organization of the markets in the sugar sector (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1101/95 (4), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 12 thereof,Whereas the value in ecus of certain prices and amounts was modified, with effect from 1 February 1995, by virtue of Article 13 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92, in order to cancel the effects of abolishing the correction factor of 1,207509, which applied until 31 January 1995 to conversion rates used in agriculture; whereas the new ecu values of the prices and amounts concerned were established from 1 February 1995 in accordance with the rules laid down in Article 13 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 and Article 18 (1) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1068/93 of 30 April 1993 on detailed rules for determining and applying the agricultural conversion rates (5) as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2853/95 (6);Whereas, in accordance with Article 18 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1068/93, in order to avoid confusion and facilitate the application of the common agricultural policy, it is necessary to replace the value in ecus of the prices and amounts concerned which appear in Regulations that came into force before 1 February 1995;Whereas, in order to facilitate administration of the measures concerned, it is necessary in respect of certain amounts in the sugar sector to provide for a rounding-off reducing the number of decimal places referred to in Article 18 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1068/93;Whereas the following Regulations should therefore be amended:1. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2049/69 (7), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1640/73 (8);2. Council Regulation (EEC) No 1789/81 (9), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2790/95 (10);3. Council Regulation (EEC) No 1254/89 (11);4. Commission Regulation (EEC) No 784/68 (12);5. Commission Regulation (EEC) No 100/72 (13), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3819/85 (14);6. Commission Regulation (EEC) No 258/72 (15);7. Commission Regulation (EEC) No 189/77 (16), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1920/81 (17);8. Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2103/77 (18), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3497/88 (19);9. Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1729/78 (20), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 464/91 (21);10. Commission Regulation (EEC) No 65/82 (22), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1708/84 (23);11. Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1487/92 (24), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1713/93 (25);12. Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1488/92 (26), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1713/93;13. Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2177/92 (27), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1714/95 (28);14. Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2627/93 (29);Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sugar,. Consequent to the adjustment, pursuant to Article 13 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 and Article 18 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1068/93, applicable from 1 February 1995, certain amounts expressed in ecus in the sugar sector are hereby amended as set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply for the amounts indicated in column 4 of the Annex from the date of the first application of an agricultural conversion rate fixed on or after 1 February 1995 and for those indicated in column 5 from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 February 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 387, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 22, 31. 1. 1995, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 177, 1. 7. 1981, p. 4.(4) OJ No L 110, 17. 5. 1995, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 108, 1. 5. 1993, p. 106.(6) OJ No L 299, 12. 12. 1995, p. 1.(7) OJ No L 263, 21. 10. 1969, p. 1.(8) OJ No L 165, 22. 6. 1973, p. 6.(9) OJ No L 177, 1. 7. 1981, p. 39.(10) OJ No L 289, 2. 12. 1995, p. 34.(11) OJ No L 126, 9. 5. 1989, p. 1.(12) OJ No L 145, 27. 6. 1968, p. 10.(13) OJ No L 12, 15. 1. 1972, p. 15.(14) OJ No L 368, 31. 12. 1985, p. 25.(15) OJ No L 31, 4. 2. 1972, p. 22.(16) OJ No L 25, 29. 1. 1977, p. 27.(17) OJ No L 189, 11. 7. 1981, p. 23.(18) OJ No L 246, 27. 9. 1977, p. 12.(19) OJ No L 306, 11. 11. 1988, p. 30.(20) OJ No L 201, 25. 7. 1978, p. 26.(21) OJ No L 54, 28. 2. 1991, p. 22.(22) OJ No L 9, 14. 1. 1982, p. 14.(23) OJ No L 162, 20. 6. 1984, p. 7.(24) OJ No L 156, 10. 6. 1992, p. 7.(25) OJ No L 159, 1. 7. 1993, p. 94.(26) OJ No L 156, 10. 6. 1992, p. 10.(27) OJ No L 217, 31. 7. 1992, p. 71.(28) OJ No L 163, 14. 7. 1995, p. 11.(29) OJ No L 240, 25. 9. 1993, p. 19.ANNEXAmounts expressed in ecus in the sugar sector>TABLE> +",currency adjustment;monetary compensatory amount;MCA;accession compensatory amount;compensatory amount;dismantling of MCA;common agricultural policy;CAP;common agricultural market;green Europe;agri-monetary policy;agricultural monetary policy;sugar;fructose;fruit sugar;representative rate;agricultural conversion rate;agricultural unit of account;green exchange rate;green rate;green unit of account,21 +3959,"2005/156/EC: Commission Decision of 18 February 2005 amending Decision 1999/710/EC as regards the inclusion of establishments in Bulgaria in provisional lists of third-country establishments from which Member States authorise imports of minced meat and meat preparations (notified under document number C(2005) 364) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 95/408/EC of 22 June 1995 on the conditions for drawing up, for an interim period, provisional lists of third country establishments from which Member States are authorised to import certain products of animal origin, fishery products or live bivalve molluscs (1), and in particular Article 2(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Provisional lists of establishments in third countries from which the Member States authorise imports of minced meat and meat preparations have been drawn up by Commission Decision 1999/710/EC (2).(2) Bulgaria has sent a list of establishments producing minced meat and meat preparations for which the competent authority provided satisfactory guarantees that the establishments comply with Community rules.(3) Those establishments should be included in the lists drawn up by Decision 1999/710/EC.(4) As on-the-spot inspections have not yet been carried out, imports from such establishments are not eligible for reduced physical checks pursuant to Article 10 of Council Directive 97/78/EC (3).(5) Decision 1999/710/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Decision 1999/710/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply from 3 March 2005. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 February 2005.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 243, 11.10.1995, p. 17. Decision as last amended by Directive 2004/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 157, 30.4.2004, p. 33).(2)  OJ L 281, 4.11.1999, p. 82. Decision as last amended by Decision 2004/381/EC (OJ L 144, 30.4.2004, p. 8).(3)  OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1).ANNEXIn the Annex to Decision 1999/710/EC, the following text is inserted in accordance with the alphabetical order of the country ISO code:‘País: Bulgaria/Země: Bulharsko/Land: Bulgarien/Land: Bulgarien/Riik: Bulgaaria/Χώρα: Βουλγαρία/Country: Bulgaria/Pays: Bulgarie/Paese: Bulgaria/Valsts: Bulgārija/Šalis: Bulgarija/Ország: Bulgária/Pajjiż: Bulgarija/Land: Bulgarije/Państwo: Bułgaria/País: Bulgária/Krajina: Bulharsko/Država: Bolgarija/Maa: Bulgaria/Land: Bulgarien1 2 3 4 5 6BG 1602071 Brezovo Ltd Brezovo Plovdiv MP 7BG 2701013 Rodopa-Shumen Ltd Shumen Shumen MP 7BG 2304002 Nikas-Bulgaria Ltd Botevgrad Sofia MP 7’ +",import;meat processing industry;cutting premises;cutting-up premises;slaughterhouse;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria,21 +9961,"92/447/EEC: Commission Decision of 30 July 1992 amending Commission Decision 91/449/EEC laying down the specimen animal health certificates in respect of meat products imported from third countries, concerning certain eastern European countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 (2), and in particular Articles 21 (a) and 22 thereof,Whereas Commission Decision 91/449/EEC (3) as last amended by Decision 92/426/EEC (4) lays down the specimen animal health certificates in respect of meat products from third countries;Whereas, in accordance with Commission Decision 92/376/EEC (5), the importation of meat products from Croatia and Slovenia can be authorized and must conform to the requirements of Decision 91/449/EEC;Whereas the categories of meat products which can be imported from third countries depends on the health situation of the country of fabrication; whereas, vaccinations against classical swine fever are carried out in Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Romania, Slovenia and of the Yugoslav republics of Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia;Whereas therefore, incompletely heat-treated meat products are not allowed to be imported from the abovementioned countries; whereas, it is necessary to amend the list of third countries authorized to import meat products into the Community and amend the animal health conditions and veterinary certification as laid down in Decision 91/449/EEC;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Decision 91/449/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. In Article 1 (2) the last sentence is replaced by:'In the case of pigmeat products Member States shall authorize the import from the countries listed in the second part of Annex D, of pigmeat products which either:(a) have undergone heat treatment so that a centre temperature of at least 70 °C has been achieved; or(b) have undergone treatment consisting in natural fermentation and maturation of not less than nine months for hams weighing not less than 5,5 kg and having the following characteristics:- aw value of not more than 0.93,- pH value of not more than 6.The relevant certificate must accompany the consignment.'2. In Annex A, part II- the word 'Yugoslavia' is replaced by 'the Yugoslav republics of Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia';- after the word 'Czechoslovakia' the words '(excluding, in the case of products derived from the meat of swine, the Slovak Republic)' are deleted;- after each word 'Bulgaria', 'Czechoslovakia', 'Poland', 'Romania' and 'Yugoslav republics of Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia', the words '(excluding pigmeat products)' are added;- the words 'Croatia (excluding pigmeat products)', 'Slovenia (excluding pigmeat products)' are included in the list of countries approved to use the model animal health certificate.3. In Annex B, part II- the word 'Yugoslavia' is replaced by 'the Yugoslav republics of Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia';- 'Croatia' and 'Slovenia' are included in the list of countries approved to use the model animal health certificate.4. The Annex attached to this Decision is included as Annex D. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 July 1992. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28. (2) OJ No L 356, 24. 12. 1991, p. 1. (3) OJ No L 240, 29. 8. 1991, p. 28. (4) OJ No L 124, 9. 5. 1992, p. 43. (5) OJ No L 197, 16. 7. 1992, p. 70.ANNEX'ANNEX DPART IANIMAL HEALTH CERTIFICATEfor pig meat products which are either cooked to a centre temperature of at least 70 °C or are fermented and matured intended for consignment to the European Economic CommunityCountry of destination:(Name of EEC Member State) No: (1)Reference number of the public health certificate:Exporting country:(See list as Part II of Annex D)Ministry:Department:Reference (2):I. Identification of meat productsNature of pig meat products:Nature of pieces:Number of pieces or packages:Required storage and transport temperature:Storage life:Net weight:II. Origin of meat productsAddress(es) and veterinary approval number(s) of the establishment(s) supplier(s) of fresh meat:Address(es) and veterinary approval number(s) of the approved establishment(s):III. Destination of meat productsThe meat product will be sent from:(Place of loading)to:(Country and place of destination)by the following means of transport (2):Name and address of consignor:Name and address of consignee:IV. Attestation of healthI, the undersigned official veterinarian, certify that:1. The pig meat products described above:either(a) have undergone heat treatment so that a centre temperature of at least 70 °C has been achieved (3); or(b) have undergone treatment consisting in natural fermentation and maturation of not less than nine months for hams weighing not less than 5.5 kg and having the following characteristics:- aw value of not more than 0.93,- pH value of not more than 6 (1).2. After the treatment all precautions to avoid recontamination have been taken.Done at ,(Place) on(Date)Seal(signature of official veterinarian)(Name in capital letters, title and qualification)PART IIList of countries approved to use model animal health certificate at Part I of Annex DBulgariaCroatiaCzechoslovakiaPolandRomaniaSloveniaYugoslav republics of Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia(1) Optional. (2) For railway wagons or goods vehicles the registration number should be given, for aircraft the flight number and for ships the name. (3) Delete as appropriate.' +",import;Eastern Bloc countries;Eastern Bloc;third country;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;pigmeat;pork;health certificate,21 +18660,"1999/450/EC: Commission Decision of 28 October 1998 on State aid which Spain is planning to implement in favour of AG Tubos Europa SA (notified under document number C(1998) 3438) (Only the Spanish text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 93(2) thereof,Having regard to the Agreement establishing the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 62(1)(a) thereof,Having called on interested parties to submit their comments pursuant to those provisions(1) and having regard to their comments,Whereas:I. PROCEDUREBy letter dated 29 October 1997, the Spanish Permanent Representation to the European Union notified the Commission of a plan to grant regional investment aid to AG Tubos Europa SA, a new subsidiary of the Spanish group Alfonso Gallardo, to be created in the region of Extremadura. It furnished the Commission with supplementary information by letter dated 22 January 1998.By letter dated 11 March 1998, the Commission informed Spain of its decision to initiate the procedure laid down in Article 93(2) of the EC Treaty in respect of the aid.The Commission decision to initiate the procedure was published in the Official Journal of the European Communities(2). The Commission called on interested parties to submit their comments.The Commission received comments from the United Kingdom Steel Association, the Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahlrohre (the German association of steel tube producers) and the German Ministry for Economic Affairs. It forwarded them to Spain, which was given the opportunity to react. Spain's initial comments were received by letter dated 9 April 1998 and its reaction to third parties' comments by letters dated 23 July and 4 August 1998.II. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE AIDThe aid consists of a regional grant of ESP 1175 million towards an initial investment of ESP 5596 million, representing an aid intensity of 21 %. The new company is to produce steel tubes, and in particular large and small welded hollow sections. Technically, it will have an annual maximum production capacity of 225000 tonnes, but its annual production is, however, to be limited initially to 100000 tonnes. It will produce both large (diameter larger than 406,4 mm) and small tubes, round and shaped. Production of large tubes is expected to represent around 25 % of total production. The plant will employ 60 people.State aid to the sector of large welded steel tubes is subject to prior notification to the Commission in accordance with point 4.1(a) of the Community framework for certain steel sectors not covered by the ECSC Treaty(3) (hereinafter ""the EC framework for steel""), and it cannot be implemented before it has been agreed to. Although the company will produce tubular products of different sizes, only about 25 % fall under this obligation. However, because it can switch between product sizes according to demand, without any technical adaptation, the Commission has to assess the aid as if all the company's production were of large welded steel tubes.As stated at the time of opening of the procedure, when assessing aid to a company covered by the EC framework for steel, the Commission assesses the market situation of the sub-sector of the undertaking, in particular whether or not it suffers from structural overcapacity, and the effect the aided investment may have on that situation and on competition in general. The Commission also takes into account the regional dimension of the aided investments: if the company in receipt of the aid is located in an assisted area, the potential benefits that the aided investment brings to the development of the region are to be balanced against any negative effects on competition. Finally, the Commission has to satisfy itself that no aid will be transferred to the ECSC steel sector, inasmuch as aid awarded to subsidiaries of steel groups, for non-ECSC activities could ultimately benefit ECSC activities.In the steel tubes sector, excess production capacity has existed since the mid-1980s. In 1997, the rate of capacity utilisation in the Community was only 49 % in the sub-sector of large welded steel tubes in general, where the company will be active.Following a preliminary examination, the Commission concluded that negative effects on competition could not be excluded from the outset and that they might overweigh the potential benefits that the region would receive from the aided investment. Also, the possibility that the aid to be granted to AG Tubos Europa SA might be transferred to the ECSC steel sector was not clearly excluded. It accordingly decided to initiate the procedure laid down in Article 93(2) of the Treaty in respect of this aid.III. COMMENTS FROM INTERESTED PARTIESAll the third parties who intervened in the procedure referred to the existing excess capacity in the sector of steel tubes in general, and of large welded tubes in particular. For that reason, they took the view that the Commission should oppose the aid because, if the aid were to be granted, it would make matters worse and might even jeopardise the future of existing companies that were also located in depressed areas.The United Kingdom Steel Association argued that the investment could not be justified on grounds of insufficient European supply of the type of hollow section to be marketed by AG Turbos Europa SA. In its view, it was questionable whether there was room in the market for new capacities starting at 100000 tonnes, given the limited demand for such a product.IV. COMMENTS FROM SPAINOn the possible transfer of aid to the ECSC activities of the group that controls AG Tubos Europa SA, Spain stated that such a possibility did not exist. The new company would be a legally independent subsidiary and it would not buy its input material from other group companies. There was no transfer of losses/profits between the various subsidiaries and Spain would monitor the correct use of the aid.On the question of excess capacity in the market, Spain took the view that the company was to produce a new product which, by its technical characteristics and uses, was not in competition with the existing Community production of large welded tubes. That product, structural hollow sections, was a relatively new product being used more and more in non-residential construction. In view of the advantages of that type of material over conventional construction materials. Spain foresaw an expansion in demand for the product. The sector therefore did not suffer from any surplus production capacity in Europe, but on the contrary was a growth market. Moreover, the production process differed from that of conventional steel tubes in such a way that, if AG Tubos Europa SA were to switch its production to that type of product, it would have to make quite substantial investments.V. ASSESSMENT OF THE AIDThe key to assessing the compatibility of the aid to AG Tubos Europa SA lies in ascertaining the exact market segment in which the company is to operate. From this, it can then be established whether the new company will, by its production, further increase the current excess production capacity in the large welded steel tubes sector, as feared by the Commission following its preliminary examination and expressed in its decision to initiate formal proceedings.According to the information submitted by Spain, including technical specifications of the installations to be acquired, AG Tubos Europa SA will produce only structural hollow sections. They will be produced by cold forming and will have a diameter up to 600 mm and above.Large structural hollow sections, whilst being classified under the heading of ""large welded steel tubes"" for different purposes, differ from conventional steel tubes in terms of production process and end use and are subject to different European standards. They constitute what may be considered a subsector under the general heading of ""steel tubes"". The installations for their production cannot be used for the production of tubes without further substantial investment and their destination market is that of non-residential construction, a market not served by normal large welded tubes, which are used mainly for the transport of liquids and gas. Accordingly, large structural hollow sections and conventional large welded steel tubes cannot be classed as substitute products either at production level or at consumption level.The products of AG Tubos Europa SA will compete with other construction materials such as concrete rather than with other steel tubes. Indeed, this type of product is being used more and more in non-residential construction. Not only is its use in replacing other materials increasing, but construction in Europe is set to continue its positive trend of recent years. It can therefore safely be concluded that there is a new market for large cold welded hollow sections, which is expanding in Europe.AG Tubos Europa SA will be the first producer of structural hollow sections with a diameter above 406,4 mm. There is therefore no production overcapacity for such products. Indeed, the company will be the first producer of cold formed welded structural hollow sections with a diameter above 200 mm and the first producer of (hot and cold formed) structural hollow sections with a diameter above 406 mm. The current European producers of structural hollow sections only cover the range up to 400 mm and their production process is hot forming, unlike AG Tubos Europa SA, which will produce them by cold forming. Its production in the product range that qualifies as large welded tubes will therefore not affect Community production capacity.VI. CONCLUSIONSThe Commission therefore concludes that, contrary to its initial view and the comments submitted by third parties, the new company's production of large welded steel tubes (diameter above 406,4 mm) will not further increase the existing excess capacity in the sector. The specific product of AG Tubos Europa SA has a specific market, which is expanding, and the company will be the first producer of such a product in Europe.As regards the possibility of transfer of the aid to ECSC activities of the group which controls the company, the Commission, in view of the information and assurances provided by Spain (legally independent company, no transfer of losses/profits and monitoring of the correct use of the aid) agrees that in the present case the risk of transfer of the aid is minimal or even non-existent.What is more, the company will be located in a region classified under Article 92(3)(a) of the Treaty with a regional aid ceiling of 60 %. The aid, with an intensity of only 21 %, is well within this ceiling and the aided investment will bring economic and social benefits to the region, with the direct creation of 60 jobs and the potential impact it will have on the local economy through the development of anciallary activities.In view of the above, the Commission concludes that the aid proposed by Spain to AG Tubos Europa SA fulfils the conditions of the EC framework for steel and is compatible with the common market within the meaning of Article 92(3)(a) of the Treaty,. The State aid notified by Spain, which is to be granted to AG Tubos Europa SA, amounting to ESP 1175 million, is compatible with the common market within the meaning of Article 92(3)(a) of the Treaty.Implementation of the aid, to the amount of ESP 1175 million, is accordingly authorised. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.. Done at Brussels, 28 October 1998.For the CommissionKarel VAN MIERTMember of the Commission(1) OJ C 156, 21.5.1998, p. 11.(2) See footnote 1.(3) OJ C 320, 13.12.1988, p. 3. +",steel;alloy steel;crude steel;fine steel;rolled steel;stainless steel;structural steel;investment aid;aid to undertakings;salvage grant;subsidy for undertakings;support grant;Spain;Kingdom of Spain;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid;regional aid;aid for regional development;aid to less-favoured regions,21 +19764,"2000/324/EC: Commission Decision of 25 April 2000 amending Decision 1999/215/EC accepting undertakings offered in connection with the anti-dumping proceedings concerning imports of polypropylene binder or baler twine originating in Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary and terminating the proceeding in respect of such imports originating in Saudi Arabia (notified under document number C(2000) 1058). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 905/98(2), and in particular Article 8(9) thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. PREVIOUS PROCEDURE(1) Following an investigation initiated by means of a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Communities(3), the Council, by Regulation (EC) No 603/1999(4), imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of polypropylene binder or baler twine originating in Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary.(2) Also within the framework of this investigation, the Commission, by Decision 1999/215/EC of 16 March 1999(5), accepted a price undertaking offered by, inter alia, the Polish company WKI Isoliertechnik Spolka z.o.o. (hereinafter the ""company"").B. WITHDRAWAL OF UNDERTAKING(3) The company has, however, now withdrawn its undertaking following difficulties in observing certain conditions laid down therein.(4) Accordingly, in view of this withdrawal, Decision 1999/215/EC should be amended so as remove the name of the company from the list of companies from which undertakings are accepted in this proceeding.(5) In parallel to this Decision, the Council, by Regulation (EC) No 968/2000(6) has withdrawn the exemption from the anti-dumping duties granted to this company and has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty against it,. Article 1(1) of Decision 1999/215/EC is hereby replaced by the following.""1. The undertakings offered by the producers mentioned below, in the framework of the anti-dumping proceedings concerning imports into the Community of polypropylene binder or baler twine originating in Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary, are hereby accepted.>TABLE>"" This Decision shall take effect on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 25 April 2000.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 128, 30.4.1998, p. 18.(3) OJ C 1, 3.1.1998, p. 10.(4) OJ L 75, 20.3.1999, p. 1.(5) OJ L 75, 20.3.1999, p. 34.(6) See page 1 of this Official Journal. +",import;plastics;PVC;plastic;polyester;polyethylene;polypropylene;polyurethane;polyurethane foam;polyvinyl chloride;third country;manufactured goods;finished goods;finished product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty,21 +4322,"86/425/EEC: Commission Decision of 29 July 1986 supplementing, by the addition of Cyprus, the list of third countries from which Member States authorize imports of bovine animals, swine and fresh meat. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3768/85 (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas in order to decide in respect both of bovine animals and swine and of fresh meat whether a country or part of a country may be included in the list, particular account is taken of the criteria set out in Article 3 (2) of Directive 72/462/EEC;Whereas Cyprus may be considered to satisfy these criteria for swine and for fresh meat; whereas it is necessary to supplement, by the addition of Cyprus and as regards swine and fresh meat, the list referred to in Article 3 (1) of Directive 72/462/EEC adopted by the Council and contained in the Annex to its Decision 79/542/EEC of 21 December 1976 drawing up a list of third countries from which the Member States authorize imports of bovine animals, swine and fresh meat (3);Whereas other measures concerning animal health and public health remain to be taken;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Without prejudice to Directive 72/462/EEC and in particular any measures which may have to be taken under the procedure provided for in Article 29 of that Directive, the list of countries from which Member States authorize importation of bovine animals, swine and fresh meat contained in Decision 79/542/EEC shall be supplemented by the addition of Cyprus as regards swine and fresh meat. The Annex to Decision 79/542/EEC is hereby replaced by the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply from 1 August 1986. This Decision is addressed to all the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 July 1986.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28.(2) OJ No L 362, 31. 12. 1985, p. 8.(3) OJ No L 146, 14. 6. 1979, p. 15.ANNEX'ANNEX1.2,6.7 // // // // // Fresh meat // // // // // 1.2.3.4.5.6.7 // Country // Domestic bovine animals (including buffalo) // Domestic swine // Domestic sheep and goats // Domestic solipeds // Wild cloven-hoofed animals // Live animals // // // // // // // // Albania // // × // × // × // // // Argentina // × // // × // × // // × // Australia // × // × // × // × // × // × // Austria // × // × // × // × // × // × // Belize // × // // // × // // // Botswana // × // // × // × // × (1) // // Brazil // × // // × // × // // // Bulgaria // × // × // × // × // × // × // Canada // × // × // × // × // × // × // Chile // × // // × // × // × (1) // // People's Republic of China // // × // // × // × (1) // // Colombia // × // // // × // // // Costa Rica // × // // // × // // // Cuba // × // // // × // // // Cyprus // × // × // × // × // × // × (2) // Czechoslovakia // × // × // × // × // × // × // El Salvador // × // // × // × // // // Finland // × // × // × // × // × // × // Greenland // × // // × // × // × (1) // // Guatemala // × // // // × // // // Honduras // × // // // × // // // Hungary // × // × // × // × // × // × // Iceland // × // × // × // × // × // × // Israel // // // // × // // // Madagascar // × // // × // × // // // Malta // × // × // // × // // × // Mexico // × // // // × // // // Morocco // // // // × // // // New Zealand // × // × // × // × // × // × // Norway // × // × // × // × // × // × // Nicaragua // × // // // × // // // Panama // × // // // × // // // Paraguay // × // // × // × // // // Poland // × // × // × // × // × // × // Rumania // × // × // × // × // × // × // South Africa and South West Africa/Namibia // × // × // × // × // × (1) // // Swaziland // × // // // × // × (1) // // Sweden // × // × // × // × // × // × // Switzerland // × // × // × // × // × // × // Turkey // // // // × // // // United States of America // × // × // × // × // × // × // Uruguay // × // // × // × // // // USSR // × // × // × // × // × (1) // × // Yugoslavia // × // × // × // × // × // × // Zimbabwe // × // // // // // // GDR // × // × // × // × // × // × // // // // // // //(1) Excluding meat of wild swine.(2) Excluding domestic bovine animals.'XYUGOSLAVIAXXXXXXZIMBABWEX // // // // //GDRXXXXXX // // // // // // //( 1 ) EXCLUDING MEAT OF WILD SWINE .( 2 ) EXCLUDING DOMESTIC BOVINE ANIMALS .' +",export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;import (EU);Community import;fresh meat;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;Cyprus;Republic of Cyprus,21 +21889,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1681/2001 of 22 August 2001 amending Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 laying down special detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 as regards export licences and export refunds in the case of milk and milk products and Regulation (EC) No 1498/1999 laying down rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 as regards communications between the Member States and the Commission in the milk and milk products sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1670/2000(2), and in particular Article 26(3), Article 30, Article 31(14) and Article 40 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 of 26 January 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 as regards export licences and export refunds in the case of milk and milk products(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1370/2001(4), lays down, as a general rule, that all exports of milk products for which a refund is requested are to be subject to the presentation of an export licence. For the efficient management of the domestic market in skimmed-milk powder - a product that may be subject to intervention measures - export licences for that product should be made compulsory and provision should be made for the notification of this information by the Member States to the Commission. Commission Regulation (EC) No 1498/1999 of 8 July 1999 laying down rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 as regards communications between Member States and the Commission in the milk and milk products sector(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 732/2001(6), should therefore be amended.(2) A drafting error in Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 should be corrected.(3) The sucrose component of milk products is not taken into account when the basic amount of the refund for the milk content is fixed at zero. This provision should be extended to cases where a refund for the milk content has not been fixed.(4) The full licences for exports without a refund to the United States under the supplementary quota arising from the Agreement on Agriculture included in the Uruguay Round GATT Agreements(7) (hereinafter referred to as the ""Agreement on Agriculture"") do not require a security to be lodged. In order to best ensure that this quota is actually filled and that the licences issued to this end are really used, provision should be made for the lodgement of a security.(5) In order to simplify the securities for the provisional licences referred to in Article 20, the security for the provisional licence should be adjusted and the operation of the security for the full licence should be described in detail.(6) The Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chairman,. Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 is amended as follows:1. The following second subparagraph is added to Article 1(1): ""However, the first subparagraph notwithstanding, an export licence must be presented for all exports of the products referred to in Annex I, Number II.""2. Article 9(a) is replaced by the following: ""(a) 5 % for products covered by CN code 0405;""3. The second subparagraph of Article 16(3) is replaced by the following: ""However, the sucrose component shall not be taken into account where the basic amount of the refund for the milk product content referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 2 is zero or is not fixed.""4. In the second subparagraph of Article 20(2), ""EUR 9"" is replaced by ""EUR 6"".5. Article 20(10) is replaced by the following: ""10. Before the end of the year for which the provisional licences are issued, the interested party shall apply for the full licence, even in the case of part quantities, which shall be issued forthwith, on condition that the security referred to in paragraph 2 is increased to the total amount laid down in Article 9 for the quantities for which the licences are allocated. The following words shall be entered in section 20 of the application for the full licence and in the licence itself: 'For export to the United States of America: Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 174/1999.'Licences issued under this Article shall be valid only for the exports referred to in paragraph 1.The security for the full licence shall be released only on presentation of the proof referred to in Article 35(5) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000(8)."" The first point of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1498/1999 shall be replaced by the following: ""1. By 6 p.m. on each working day, with the exception of quantities covered by export licence applications either under Article 18 and Article 19(5) of Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 or for supplies of food aid within the meaning of Article 10(4) of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded under the Uruguay Round:(a) the quantities, broken down by code of the export refund nomenclature for milk products and by destination code, covered by applications submitted that day for licences:(i) as referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 174/1999, with the exception of those referred to in Article 17 of that Regulation (IDES computer code 1);(ii) as referred to in Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 (IDES computer code 1);where appropriate, the fact that none has been applied for;(b) the quantities, broken down by application and by code of the export refund nomenclature for milk products and by destination code, covered by applications for provisional licences as referred to in Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 submitted on that day, indicating the closing date for submitting tenders and the quantity of products covered by the invitation to tender or, in the case of an invitation to tender opened by the armed forces within the meaning of Article 36(1)(c) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 (1) not specifying the quantity, the approximate quantity broken down as specified above (IDES computer code 2);(c) the quantities, broken down by code of the export refund nomenclature for milk products and by destination code, for which the provisional licences referred to in Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 were definitively issued or cancelled that day, indicating the body issuing the invitation to tender, the date of the provisional licence and the quantity it covers.(d) where appropriate, the revised quantity of products covered by the invitation to tender referred to in (b) above."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 August 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 10.(3) OJ L 20, 27.1.1999, p. 8.(4) OJ L 183, 6.7.2001, p. 18.(5) OJ L 174, 9.7.1999, p. 3.(6) OJ L 102, 12.4.2001, p. 34.(7) OJ L 336, 23.12.1994, p. 1.(8) OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1. +",milk;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;milk product;dairy produce;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,21 +19363,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1933/1999 of 9 September 1999 opening a tariff quota for the import of certain goods originating in Iceland resulting from the processing of agricultural products covered by the Annex to Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2491/98(2), in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 1999/492/EC of 21 June 1999 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Iceland, of the other part, concerning Protocol No 2 to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Iceland(3) in particular Article 2 thereof,(1) Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1662/1999(5), consolidated the arrangements for managing the tariff quotas to be used in chronological order of the dates of acceptance of the declarations for release of free circulation;(2) Whereas it is necessary to open, for 1999, the quota provided for in paragraph 3 of point III of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Iceland, of the other part, concerning Protocol No 2 to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Iceland;(3) Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for horizontal questions concerning trade in processed products not listed in Annex II,. From 1 August to 31 December 1999, the goods from Iceland which are listed in the Annex to this Regulation shall be subject to the duties recorded in that Annex within the limits of the annual quota indicated therein. The Community tariff quota referred to in Article 1 shall be managed by the Commission in accordance with the provisions of Articles 308a to 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall be applicable from 1 August 1999.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 September 1999.For the CommissionKarel VAN MIERTMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 318, 20.12.1993, p. 18.(2) OJ L 309, 19.11.1998, p. 28.(3) OJ L 192, 24.7.1999, p. 47.(4) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.(5) OJ L 197, 29.7.1999, p. 25.ANNEX>TABLE> +",import;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);Iceland;Republic of Iceland;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;trading operation;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products,21 +15044,"96/543/EC: Commission Decision of 30 April 1996 ordering the Italian Government to supply all the documentation, information and data on aid for restructuring the road haulage sector and to suspend forthwith the payment of any further aid (Only the Italian text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 5, 92 and 93 thereof,Having regard to the Agreement establishing the European Economic Area, and in particular Articles 61 and 62 thereof,Whereas:(1) By letter of 19 April 1991 (1), the Commission notified the Italian Government of its decision to initiate the procedure under Article 93 (2) of the Treaty with respect to an aid scheme for restructuring the road haulage sector in Italy.(2) Having initiated the procedure, the Commission learnt, via the Italian Official Journal (GURI of 12 February 1992, Serie Generale No 35, p. 3), that the Italian authorities had introduced Law No 68 of 5 February 1992, instituting an aid scheme, within the meaning of Article 92 of the Treaty, the effects of which are identical to those of the aid originally notified by the Italian authorities on 13 September 1990, and had further adopted the Decree of 27 June 1992 (GURI of 13 June 1992, Serie Generale No 163, p. 12) which provides for the possibility of issuing three times as many authorizations as will be issued on the basis of Article 9 of Law No 68 (early retirement).(3) On the basis of this information, the Commission decided to extend the Article 93 (2) procedure initiated in Case No C 17/91 (2) to the abovementioned measures.(4) The legal basis for this aid package is thus constituted by the following:- Law No 68 of 5 February 1992 'Ristrutturazione dell'autotrasporto di cose per conto di terzi` (GURI of 12 February 1992, Serie Generale, No 35, p. 3),- Decree of 27 June 1992 'Rilascio di nuove autorizzazioni al transporto di merci per conto di terzi` (GURI of 13 June 1992, Serie Generale No 163, p. 12),- Decree of 29 October 1992 'Disposizioni concernenti i criteri per la concessione e l'erogazione dei benefici nonché i tempi e la modalità per la presentazione delle domande di cui alla legge 5 febbraio 1992` (GURI of 20 January 1993, Serie Generale No 15, p. 15),- Decree of 3 December 1992 'Versamento contributivo per gli autotrasportatori che cessino l'attività d'impresa` (GURI of 23 December 1992, Serie Generale No 301, p. 6),- Decree of 26 April 1993 'Disposizioni concernenti la ripartizione dei fondi disponibili tra le diverse finalità della legge 5 febbraio, No 68`,- Decree Law No 92 of 29 March 1995 (GURI of 30 March 1995), Decree Law No 205 of 30 May 1995, Decree Law No 311 of 28 July 1995 (GURI No 176 of 29. 7. 1995) and Decree Law No 402 of 26 September 1995 (GURI No 226 of 27. 9. 1995), not converted into law (see GURI No 277 of 27 November 1995).(5) The purpose of the notified aid is to restructure the road haulage sector so as to prepare it for the single market in 1993, by encouraging, in particular, mergers between firms and the creation of consortia and cooperatives. To that end, the aid package, as originally envisaged, included a number of measures (see Law No 68 of 1992), namely:A.Tax relief in the event of mergers between firms which had been registered for at least three years (Article 3.1);B.Grants for the purchase, or the hire-purchase, of a new vehicle in the event of a merger (Article 3.2 and 4);C.Investment subsidies (Article 6);D.Payment by the State of two years' social security charges on the remuneration of workers taking a training course (Article 8);E.Retirement grants for individuals, or members of cooperatives, aged over 60 in the case of men and 55 in the case of women, who worked as road hauliers without employees (Article 9);F.Payment by the State of two years' social security charges in respect of new recruits to firms which had previously been self-employed hauliers (Article 10).(6) In view of the alterations made to the initial proposal for an aid package, and given the exchange rate fluctuations which have occurred, the budgetary amounts currently being considered by the Italian authorities are unclear and seem to have changed considerably since the initial notification. At a meeting of experts on 25 September 1995, the Italian authorities informed the Commission that the overall budget for 1995, 1996 and 1997 was Lit 378,1 billion (ECU 189 million), but gave no indication as to how this aid was to be allocated among the various schemes.(7) The legal framework, according to the information provided by the Italian authorities, has been applied only with regard to the 1992 aid measures, and even then the only aid measures to which the legal framework was actually applied were the early retirement schemes: no other types of aid were requested. Moreover, the correspondence notified by the Italian authorities includes an agreement with the hauliers, dated 17 March 1995, under which Law No 68 would be extended for three years but the authorities would implement only those measures provided for in Articles 6.1 (c) (promotion of combined transport), 8 (vocational training) and 9 (early retirement).(8) There have been a number of exchanges of information between the Italian authorities and the Commission since the abovementioned procedure was initiated. In their letter of 22 December 1993, the Italian authorities informed the Commission that the Council of Ministers had adopted a preliminary draft law ('provisions relating to the carriage of goods by road on behalf of third parties`), Article 2 of which substantially amends Law No 68 of 1992 so as to bring it in line with Community legislation on State aid. The Article in question would do away with those aid schemes which most clearly conflict with Community law, but would still allow tax relief (Article 3.1 of the Law) and measures to encourage the vocational training of road hauliers (Article 8 of the Law), combined transport (Article 6 (c) of the Law) and early retirement for hauliers having no employees (Article 9 of the Law).(9) In response to two requests by the Commission for further information, issued on 22 February 1994 and 12 April 1995, the Italian authorities sent the Commission a letter, recorded as received on 17 July 1995 by the Directorate-General for Transport, stating that the proposed amending Law had not been adopted in December 1993 because the Italian Parliament had been dissolved and there were internal political difficulties in Italy. Consequently, under an agreement with the road haulage associations (a copy of which was sent to the Commission), Law No 68 had been extended by the abovementioned Decree Law No 92 of 29 March 1995, but only those Articles relating to early retirement, combined transport and vocational training would be the subject of implementing decrees. At the same time the Italian authorities informed the Commission that the implementing decrees were still being drafted and would be sent to the Commission as soon as possible, together with the other information which had been requested in the Commission's last letter.(10) On 25 September 1995, a meeting was held in Brussels between Commission representatives and the Italian authorities. The purpose of this meeting was to clarify a number of legal problems before the final adoption of the ministerial implementing decrees. The Italian experts confirmed that only Articles 6 (c), 8 and 9 of Law No 68, namely the measures to promote combined transport, vocational training and early retirement, would be applied. The Italian experts also confirmed that Law No 68 had not created any rights for possible beneficiaries (except with regard to early retirement in 1992), since the implementing decrees had never been published.(11) On 21 November 1995, the Commission sent a letter containing all the information requested by the Italian authorities at the meeting. This letter reminded the Italian authorities that the Commission was still awaiting a written reply to its letter of 12 April 1995 requesting further information, details of the implementation of the aid schemes and the legislative steps which had been taken to revoke the unadopted aid schemes covered by Law No 68 of 5 February 1992. The Italian authorities were also asked to send the Commission full information concerning any extension in time of the aid package, and it was pointed out that any such extension would be regarded as covered by procedure No C/17/91. On this same occasion, the Italian authorities were warned that the Commission might order suspension of the aid, might order Italy to provide all the necessary information and might then take its decision on the basis of the existing information. A period of 15 working days was allowed for a reply to this letter.(12) Subsequently, the Commission learned that a fresh proposal had been made to extend Law No 68 via the Decree-Law of 26 September 1995, but that the latter had not been converted into law and was thus no longer valid. Throughout January 1996, informal conversations took place with the Italian authorities, who promised to provide the requested information. To date, however, this information has not reached the Commission.(13) In view of the foregoing and as the Court recognized in its judgment in Case C-301/87 (Boussac) on 14 February 1990 and subsequently confirmed in its judgment of 13 April 1994 in Cases C-324/90 and C-342/90 (Pleuger) (3), where Article 93 (3) of the EC Treaty is violated the Commission has the power to take a provisional decision obliging the Member State concerned, in this case Italy, to suspend payment of aid and to provide the Commission with all the documents and all the information and data necessary for it to examine the compatibility of the aid schemes concerned with the common market.(14) Furthermore, in accordance with those judgments of the Court, if Italy were to fail to comply with this Decision by not supplying, within six weeks of its notification, all the relevant information for an assessment of the compatibility of the aid in question, the Commission could take a final decision on the basis of the information then available to it; such decision could require recovery of the aid disbursed and payment of interest calculated from the date of payment of the aid at the reference rate applicable on that date, which is used for calculating the net subsidy-equivalent of the various types of aid in that Member State. This measure would be necessary in order to re-establish the status quo ante (4) by removing all the financial benefits which the firm receiving the unlawful aid had improperly enjoyed since the date on which the aid was paid.(15) In the case in point, the Italian authorities have - as seen above - been asked by the Commission in particular in the letters of 5 July 1993, 18 April 1995 and 5 July 1995, to send it complete information about the aid in question. In some cases, no reply at all has been received, while in other cases the Commission considers that the replies received are insufficient to enable it to assess the compatibility of the aid with Community law.(16) Moreover, the Italian authorities have confirmed that the aid schemes relating to 1992 were implemented and that an agreement was signed with the haulage associations on 17 March 1995 for the implementation of some of the measures provided for under the aid package in question. A number of decree-laws were issued in the course of 1995 with a view to extending the scheme to 1995/1996/1997.(17) However, under Article 93 (3) of the Treaty, the Member State concerned may not put its proposed aid measures into effect until the assessment procedure in accordance with Article 92 (2) has resulted in a final decision. Since the Italian Government has implemented the aid package concerned without complying with this obligation not to put the measures into effect, the package must be regarded as unlawful under Community law.(18) In view of the foregoing, the Commission considers that there is a major risk of distortion of competition and that the aid should be suspended forthwith. This would involve not only refraining from implementing the aid schemes described above but also from adopting any new laws or regulations of which the purpose is to lay down implementing rules for the aid schemes described above,. Within six weeks of the date of notification of this Decision, Italy shall provide all the information and data and all the relevant documents needed to enable the Commission to assess whether the aids for restructuring the road haulage sector examined in aid Case C-17/91 are compatible with Article 92 of the EC Treaty. This information shall, in particular, include the following details:1. The implementing rules for the aid schemes regarding training and for those intended to promote combined transport and early retirement in the road haulage sector. The Italian authorities must, in particular, provide the information which was requested in the letter of 12 April 1995 for the purposes of assessing the aid schemes concerned in the light of the relevant Community legislation, specifying the types of investment in combined transport equipment and the arrangements for paying aid for training.2. The ways in which this aid may be added to other aid packages currently in force, and the total budget for the aid package, specifying how each scheme is broken down by year.3. The extent to which the aid schemes concerned have already been implemented, and the legislative steps taken to revoke the unadopted aid schemes covered by Law No 68 of 5 February 1992 (GURI of 12 February 1992) which constitutes the legal basis for aid Case C-17/91. To this end, the Italian authorities should confirm officially that the other measures provided for in the said Law No 68, including those in the form of tax relief, have been withdrawn from the proposed aid package. Should this not be the case, the information sent by the Italian authorities must also include full details of the arrangements for implementing the other measures.4. In addition, according to the information available to the Commission, Article 3 of the Italian Decree-Law of 26 September 1995 (GURI No 226 of 27 September 1995) extended the period of validity of Law No 68 until 31 December 1997, in accordance with the terms of the agreement signed with the haulage associations on 17 March 1995; however, the Decree-Law has not yet been converted into law. The Italian authorities are requested to inform the Commission of the implications of this non-conversion and of any fresh Parliamentary bill seeking to extend the duration of the aid package.Italy may provide any other information it considers relevant to the assessment of this matter. Italy should suspend forthwith the implementation of any new aid scheme taking the form described above, pending the outcome of the Commission's assessment thereof, and shall notify the Commission, within 15 working days, of the steps it has taken to comply with such obligation. The obligation shall include the duty not only to refrain from disbursing the aid already introduced but also to refrain from adopting any further legislation laying down rules or procedures for implementing the aid described above. This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.. Done at Brussels, 30 April 1996.For the CommissionNeil KINNOCKMember of the Commission(1) OJ No C 137, 28. 5. 1991, p. 3.(2) OJ No C 66/3, 9. 3. 1993, p. 3.(3) [1994] ECR I-1205.(4) Case C-142/87. Judgment of the Court delivered on 21 March 1990, [1990] ECR I-959. +",Italy;Italian Republic;road transport;road haulage;transport by road;control of State aid;notification of State aid;infringement of EU law;breach of Community law;breach of EU law;breach of European Union law;infringement of Community law;infringement of European Union law;infringement of the EC Treaty;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,21 +2018,"82/427/EEC: Commission Decision of 21 June 1982 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Quantex- Digital Video Processor, model DS-30' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 18 December 1981, France requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'Quantex-Digital Video Processor, model DS-30', ordered on 8 August 1981 and to be used for the automatic optical control of the surface of steel products on a fast-moving conveyor line and also for the optical detection of faults on very noisy hot-product images, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 14 May 1982 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a numerical image analyzer;Whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus described as 'Quantex-Digital Video Processor, model DS-30', which is the subject of an application by France of 18 December 1981, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 June 1982.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 134, 31. 5. 1979, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32. +",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;industrial data processing;digital control;optics;iron and steel product;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,21 +1613,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1664/93 of 29 June 1993 setting out the information to be provided by the Member States concerning the support system for producers of certain arable crops. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 364/93 (2), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas the Commission must possess in good time the statistical information required to guarantee monitoring of the support system for producers of certain arable crops, in particular information relating to area; whereas Member States possess such information through the applications made by producers; whereas, therefore, provision should be made for a uniform and regular communication from the Member States to the Commission containing the required information, firstly as an estimate and later on a definitive basis;Whereas Commission Regulations (EEC) No 2294/92 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 819/93 (4) and (EEC) No 2295/92 (5), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2891/92 (6), provide for communications detailing certain information relating to oil seeds and protein crops; whereas, with a view to simplifying administration, those communications should be replaced by a single communication for all arable crops;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committees concerned,. The Member States shall communicate to the Commission the information listed in the arables described in the Annex hereto and in accordance with the standardized format described therein. They shall communicate provisional information at the latest by 15 September of the marketing year in progress and definitive information at the latest by the following 15 January. Article 9 and Annex VI to Regulation (EEC) No 2294/92 and Article 6 and the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 2295/92 are hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 June 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 12.(2) OJ No L 42, 19. 2. 1993, p. 3.(3) OJ No L 221, 6. 8. 1992, p. 22.(4) OJ No L 85, 6. 4. 1993, p. 13.(5) OJ No L 221, 6. 8. 1992, p. 28.(6) OJ No L 288, 3. 10. 1992, p. 10.ANNEXThe information is to be presented in the form of a series of tables drawn up in accordance with the model described below:- a first group of tables establishing the information at the production region level within the meaning of Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92,- a second group of tables establishing the information for each base area region within the meaning of Regulation (EEC) No 845/93,- a single table containing a summary of the information for each Member State.The tables are to be transmitted both as hard copy and in computerized form.TABLE OF INFORMATION NAME OF THE REGION: DATE:/* Tables: see OJ */4 = 1 + 2 + 39 = 6 + 7 + 817 = 12 + 14 + 1620 = 4 + 9 + 10 + 11 + 17 + 18Notes:Each table must name the region in question.The yield is that used for the calculation of aid in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92.The distinction between 'non-irrigated' and 'irrigated' should be made only in the case of mixed regions.In that case: d = e + fand j = k + lLine 1 only concerns durum wheat eligible for the supplementary aid referred to in Article 4 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92.Line 18 corresponds to the areas referred to in the third subparagraph of Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92.Information must also be communicated in respect of those producers who are not applying for the per hectare aid under the support system for certain arable corps (Regulation (CEE) No 1765/92).Line 19 corresponds to peas sown with a view to being harvested in 1993 in accordance with the derogation provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 3738/92. The information in line 10 includes the information in line 19. +",set-aside;abandonment premium;premium for cessation of production;administrative control;agricultural statistics;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;production aid;aid to producers,21 +11468,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 1120/93 of 6 May 1993 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on products of categories 36, 72 and 91 (order Nos 40.0360, 40.0720 and 40.0910), originating in China, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3832/90 apply. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3832/90 of 20 December 1990 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1991 in respect of textile products originating in developing countries (1), extended for 1993 by Regulation (EEC) No 3917/92 (2), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 3832/90 provides that preferential tariff treatment shall be accorded for 1993 for each category of products subjected in Annexes I and II thereto to individual ceilings, within the limits of the quantities specified in column 8 of Annex I and column 7 of Annex II, in respect of certain or each of the countries or territories of origin referred to in column 5 of the same Annexes;Whereas Article 11 of the abovementioned Regulation provides that the levying of customs duties may be re-established at any time in respect of imports of the products in question once the relevant individual ceilings have been reached at Community level;Whereas, in respect of products of categories 36, 72 and 91 (order Nos 40.0360, 40.0720 and 40.0910), originating in China, the relevant ceilings amount to 12 tonnes, 38 000 pieces and 14 tonnes respectively;Whereas on 9 February 1993 imports of the products in question into the Community, originating in China, a country covered by preferential tariff arrangements, reached and were charged against those ceilings;Whereas it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties for the products in question with regard to China,. As from 11 May 1993 the levying of customs duties, suspended pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 3832/90, shall be re-established in respect of the following products, imported into the Community and originating in China:/* Tables: see OJ */ This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 May 1993.For the CommissionChristiane SCRIVENERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 370, 31. 12. 1990, p. 39.(2) OJ No L 396, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. +",restoration of customs duties;restoration of customs tariff;man-made fibre;acrylic fibre;artificial fibre;chemical fibre;nylon;polyamide;rayon;synthetic cloth;synthetic fibre;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;clothing;article of clothing;ready-made clothing;work clothes;China;People’s Republic of China,21 +5727,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 903/2013 of 19 September 2013 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of September 2013 under the tariff quota opened by Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 of 26 November 2007 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94 as regards opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for poultrymeat (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of September 2013 for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2013 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2013 under Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 20 September 2013.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 September 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 309, 27.11.2007, p. 47.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.10.2013-31.12.20131 09.4410 0,263882 09.4411 0,2633253 09.4412 0,3353554 09.4420 0,3149576 09.4422 0,323939 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +33413,"2007/223/EC: Commission Decision of 4 April 2007 on the inventory of wine production potential presented by Bulgaria under Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 (notified under document number C(2007) 1469). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (1), and in particular Article 23(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) As a prior condition for access to the increase in planting rights and support for restructuring and conversion, Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 provides for the compilation of an inventory of wine production potential by the Member State concerned. The inventory must contain the information required by Article 16 of that Regulation.(2) Article 19 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1227/2000 of 31 May 2000 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine, as regards production potential (2) details how the information contained in the inventory is to be presented.(3) By letters dated 10 and 17 January 2007, Bulgaria sent the Commission the information referred to in Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 and Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1227/2000. Examination of this information shows that Bulgaria has compiled the inventory.(4) This Decision does not entail recognition by the Commission of the accuracy of the information contained in the inventory or of the compatibility of the legislation referred to in the inventory with Community law. It is without prejudice to any future Commission Decision on these points.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. The Commission notes that Bulgaria has compiled the inventory of wine production potential in accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Bulgaria.. Done at Brussels, 4 April 2007.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 143, 16.6.2000, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1460/2006 (OJ L 272, 3.10.2006, p. 9). +",common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;vineyard;vine;vine variety;winegrowing area;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;production capacity;excess production capacity;production potential;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,21 +22597,"2002/31/EC: Commission Decision of 14 January 2002 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Spain and amending Decision 2001/925/EC (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 74). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC(2), and in particular Article 10(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Outbreaks of Classical Swine Fever have occurred in the Province of Barcelona in Cataluña in Spain.(2) In view of the trade in live pigs, these outbreaks are liable to endanger the herds of other Members States.(3) Spain has taken measures within the framework of Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001, on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever(3).(4) The Commission adopted Decision 2001/925/EC of 20 December 2001 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Spain(4).(5) In the light of the evolution of the situation and following results of the epidemiological enquiries, it is necessary to prolong the measures adopted and to reduce the area subjected to some of these measures. Decision 2001/925/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. In Article 8 of Decision 2001/925/EC:(a) the words ""20 January 2002"" are replaced by the words ""20 February 2002"";(b) the words ""31 January 2002"" are replaced by the words ""28 February 2002"". In the Annex to Decision 2001/925/EC the word ""Cataluña"" is replaced by the words ""The Provinces of Barcelona and Gerona in Cataluña"". The Member States shall amend the measures they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 January 2002.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.(3) OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5.(4) OJ L 339, 21.12.2001, p. 56. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;transport of animals;health certificate;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +9458,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2208/91 of 25 July 1991 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1059/83 on storage contracts for table wine, grape must, concentrated grape must and rectified concentrated grape must. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1734/91 (2), and in particular Articles 32 (5), 33 (5) and 47 (3) thereof,Whereas compulsory distillation plays an essential role in achieving balance on the market for table wine and indirectly in structurally adjusting wine growing potential to needs; whereas, therefore, it is vital that it be most strictly applied and that all producers concerned actually deliver the quantities which correspond to their distillation obligations;Whereas, therefore, producers wishing to receive storage aid for table wine, grape must, concentrated grape must and rectified concentrated grape must should provided proof that they have actually fulfilled their obligations with regard to deliveries or withdrawal under supervision during the reference periods laid down respectively by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3105/88 of 7 October 1988 laying down detailed rules for the application of compulsory distillation as provided for in Articles 35 and 36 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2182/91 (4), and Commission Regulation (EEC) No 441/88 of 17 February 1988 laying down detailed rules for applying compulsory distillation as referred to in Article 39 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2070/91 (6);Whereas, in certain Member States, this proof is provided by a certificate stamped by the competent bodies but which is sometimes supplied too late for deadlines for storage contract applications to be met and whereas certain producers are penalized in that they are unable to complete the necessary paperwork on time; whereas, therefore, producers should be allowed to receive the aid by giving an undertaking to sutmit the proof at a later date;Whereas grape must, concentrated grape must and rectified concentrated grape must may be required at the beginning of the marketing year, and, as a result, provision should be made, in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 822/87, for producers to be able to have these products freely available during a fixed period, by submitting a simple declaration to the intervention agency; whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1059/83 (7), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2753/89 (8), should be amended accordingly;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Regulation (EEC) No 1059/83 is hereby amended as follows:1. The following Article 1a is inserted:'Article 1aStorage contracts for grape must, concentrated grape must and rectified concentrate grape must shall expire between 1 August and 15 September following their conclusion.For the purposes of determining the date of expiry, producers shall send to the intervention agency a declaration indicating the last day of validity of the contract at least fifteen days in advance.In the absence of such a declaration, the date of expiry of the contract shall be 15 September.'2. The following paragraph is added to Article 2:'3. Under Article 47 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87, producers subject to the obligations laid down in Articles 35, 36 or 39 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 during the previous marketing year shall only be entitled to benefit from the measures provided for in this Regulation if they supply proof that they have complied with their obligations with regard to deliveries or withdrawal under supervision during the reference periods laid down in Commission Regulations (EEC) No 3105/88 (*) and (EEC) No 441/88 (**) respectively. Member States may, however, authorize approval of contracts before the producer has supplied the proof referred to in the first subparagraph provided that the producer certifies in a declaration in the contract that he has fulfilled the obligations referred to in the first subparagraph or that he fulfils the condition referred to in Article 11 (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2046/89 (***) and undertakes to deliver the remaining quantities necessary to fully comply with the obligation within the time limit laid down by the competent national authority.The proof referred to in the first subparagraph shall be produced before 1 June of the marketing year in question.(*) OJ No L 277, 8. 10. 1988, p. 10.(**) OJ No L 45, 18. 2. 1988, p. 15.(***) OJ No L 202, 14. 7. 1989, p. 14.'3. Article 4 (2) is replaced by the following:'2. Contracts shall include, as a minimum, the following information:(a) the name and address of the producer or producers concerned;(b) the name and address of the intervention agency;(c) the first day of the storage period;(d) the amount of aid in ecus;(e) the nature of the product (table wine, grape must, concentrated grape must or rectified concentrated grape must);(f) the place of storage;(g) quantity;For table wine, contracts shall also specify:(h) the type to which the wine belongs or with which it is in close economic relationship;(i) a declaration that the first racking has been carried out;(j) the last day of the storage period.For grape must obtained from the Sylvaner, Mueller-Thurgau or Riesling vine varieties, contracts shall also specify:(k) the variety of vine from which the must was obtained.' This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 September 1991. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 July 1991. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 84, 21. 3. 1987, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 163, 26. 6. 1991, p. 6. (3) OJ No L 277, 8. 10. 1988, p. 21. (4) OJ No L 202, 25. 7. 1991, p. 18. (5) OJ No L 45, 18. 2. 1988, p. 15. (6) OJ No L 191, 16. 7. 1991, p. 25. (7) OJ No L 116, 30. 4. 1983, p. 77. (8) OJ No L 266, 13. 9. 1989, p. 21. +",contract;conclusion of a contract;contract law;contractual agreement;contractual commitment;law of contract;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;intervention stock;table wine;ordinary wine;wine for direct consumption;economic support;aid;granting of aid;subvention,21 +6608,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 2240/88 of 19 July 1988 fixing, for peaches, lemons and oranges, the rules for applying Article 16b of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables(1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2238/88(2), and in particular Article 16b (3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(3),Whereas, in order to make the producers concerned more aware of the real requirements of the market, Article 16b of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 provides for the possibility of fixing intervention thresholds for products subject to the prices and intervention arrangements, beyond which financial liability will be borne by the producers;Whereas, in view of the situation of the market for peaches, lemons and oranges and in particular the scale of withdrawals recorded, an intervention threshold should be fixed for such products for the Community as constituted at 31 December 1985;Whereas, for those products, that threshold may be expressed as a percentage of the average quantities produced and intended to be consumed fresh in the last five marketing years for which production figures are available;Whereas, in order to allow for the progressive adjustment of production of those products to the trend in the market, provision should be made for a degressive threshold,. 1. The intervention thresholds for lemons and oranges shall be the following percentages of the average production intended to be consumed fresh in the last five marketing years for which data are available:-for the 1988/89 marketing year: 15 %,-for the 1989/90 marketing year: 13,5 %,-for the 1990/91 marketing year: 12 %,-from the 1991/92 marketing year: 10 %.2. The intervention threshold for peaches shall be the following percentages of the average production intended to be consumed fresh in the last five marketing years for which data are available:-for the 1988/89 marketing year: 20 %,-for the 1989/90 marketing year: 17 %,-for the 1990/91 marketing year: 15 %,-from the 1991/92 marketing year: 12 %.3. The Commission shall adopt the intervention thresholds referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 33 of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72. If, during a marketing year, the quantities of peaches, lemons or oranges bought in exceed the thresholds laid down in accordance with Article 1, the basic price and the buying-in price fixed for those products for the following marketing year shall be reduced by 1 % per:-18 000 tonnes in the case of peaches,- 6 600 tonnes in the case of lemons,-20 000 tonnes in the case of oranges,by which that threshold is exceeded. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 July 1988.For the CouncilThe PresidentY. POTTAKIS (1)OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1.(2)See page 1 of this Official Journal.(3)OJ No C 139, 30. 5. 1988, p. 58. +",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;purchase price;basic price;guarantee threshold;marketing year;agricultural year;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,21 +44572,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1329/2014 of 9 December 2014 establishing the Forms referred to in Regulation (EU) No 650/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and acceptance and enforcement of authentic instruments in matters of succession and on the creation of a European Certificate of Succession. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 650/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and acceptance and enforcement of authentic instruments in matters of succession and on the creation of a European Certificate of Succession (1), and in particular Article 46(3)(b) and Articles 59(1), 60(2), 61(2), 65(2) and 67(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) For proper application of Regulation (EU) No 650/2012 several forms should be established.(2) In accordance with Protocol No 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, those Member States did not take part in the adoption of Regulation (EU) No 650/2012. Therefore the United Kingdom and Ireland are not taking part in the adoption of this Regulation.(3) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Regulation and is not bound by it or subject to its application.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Succession Committee,. 1.   The form to be used for the attestation concerning a decision in a matter of succession referred to in Article 46(3)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 650/2012 shall be as set out in Annex 1 as Form I.2.   The form to be used for the attestation concerning an authentic instrument in a matter of succession referred to in Articles 59(1) and 60(2) of Regulation (EU) No 650/2012 shall be as set out in Annex 2 as Form II.3.   The form to be used for the attestation concerning a court settlement in a matter of succession referred to in Article 61(2) of Regulation (EU) No 650/2012 shall be as set out in Annex 3 as Form III.4.   The form to be used for the application for a European Certificate of Succession referred to in Article 65(2) of Regulation (EU) No 650/2012 shall be as set out in Annex 4 as Form IV.5.   The form to be used for the European Certificate of Succession referred to in Article 67(1) of Regulation (EU) No 650/2012 shall be as set out in Annex 5 as Form V. This Regulation shall enter into force on 17 August 2015.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in the Member States in accordance with the Treaties.. Done at Brussels, 9 December 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJean-Claude JUNCKER(1)  OJ L 201, 27.7.2012, p. 107.ANNEX 1ANNEX 2ANNEX 3ANNEX 4ANNEX 5 +",form;inheritance;succession;testament;will;law of succession;jurisdiction;exclusive jurisdiction;jurisdiction of the courts;jurisdiction of the ordinary courts;legal jurisdiction;official document;official publication;private international law;applicable law;conflict of laws;international civil law;mutual recognition principle;Cassis de Dijon Case;judicial cooperation in civil matters in the EU;European Judicial Network in civil and commercial matters,21 +425,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 2247/84 of 30 July 1984 amending Regulation (EEC) No 435/80 to include strawberries falling within subheading 08.08 A ex II of the Common Customs Tariff and originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States or in the overseas countries and territories. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 43 and 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 435/80 of 18 February 1980 on the arrangements applicable to agricultural products and certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States or in the overseas countries and territories (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3019/81 (3), provides for total or partial exemption from customs duty for the products in question; whereas, given the importance of strawberries to the economies of these States, countries and territories, these products should be granted partial exemption from customs duties during a specified period of the year;Whereas the customs duty on strawberries falling within subheading 08.08 A ex II of the Common Customs Tariff should be reduced by 60 % within the limit of a Community tariff quota of 700 tonnes for the period 1 November to the end of February; whereas, consequently, Regulation (EEC) No 435/80 should be amended to this effect,. The following Article 14a is hereby inserted in Title VII of Regulation (EEC) No 435/80:'Article 14a1. Customs duty on the following product shall be reduced by 60 %, within the limit of a Community tariff quota of 700 tonnes:1.2 // // // CCT heading No // Description // // // 08.08 // Berries, fresh: // // A. Strawberries // // ex II from 1 August to 30 April: // // - from 1 November to end of February // //2. Where paragraph 1 does not apply for the entire period in question, the quota opened shall be reduced pro rata temporis.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 July 1984.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. O'KEEFFE(1) OJ No C 172, 2. 7. 1984, p. 183.(2) OJ No L 55, 28. 2. 1980, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 302, 23. 10. 1981, p. 4. +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;overseas countries and territories;OCT;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff;soft fruit;bilberry;blackberry;blackcurrant;cranberry;currant;gooseberry;mulberry;raspberry;strawberry,21 +14211,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1421/95 of 23 June 1995 fixing the storage aid for unprocessed dried grapes and dried figs from the 1994/95 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1032/95 (2), and in particular Article 8 (8) thereof,Whereas Article 1 (1) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 627/85 of 12 March 1985 on storage aid and financial compensation for unprocessed dried grapes and figs (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1363/95 (4), provides that storage aid shall be fixed per day and per 100 kilograms net of sultanas of category 4 and figs of category C; whereas paragraph 2 of the same Article provides that one rate of storage aid for dried grapes shall apply until the end of February of the year following that in which the products were bought and another rate shall apply to storage beyond that period;Whereas the storage aid shall be calculated taking into consideration the technical cost of storage and the financing of the purchase price paid for the products;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. The storage aid referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 627/85 shall, for products from the 1994/95 marketing year, be as set out in the Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 June 1995.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 105, 9. 5. 1995, p. 3.(3) OJ No L 72, 13. 3. 1985, p. 17.(4) OJ No L 132, 16. 6. 1995, p. 8.ANNEXSTORAGE AID FOR UNPROCESSED DRIED GRAPES AND DRIED FIGS FROM THE 1994/95 MARKETING YEARA. DRIED GRAPES>TABLE>B. DRIED FIGS>TABLE> +",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;storage premium;storage aid;subsidy for storage;grape;table grape;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin,21 +15486,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1112/96 of 20 June 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 1466/95 laying down special detailed rules of application for export refunds on milk and milk products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in milk and milk products (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2931/95 (2), and in particular Articles 13 (3) and 17 (4) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1466/95 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 995/96 (4), lays down special detailed rules of application for export refunds on milk and milk products;Whereas Article 1b of Regulation (EC) No 1466/95 introduces special arrangements for exports of certain cheeses to Switzerland; whereas it should be stipulated that those arrangements apply only to exports benefiting from an exemption from or a reduction in customs duties on import into Switzerland; whereas the cheeses referred to in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1953/82 (5), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 823/96 (6), should be added to the list of cheeses covered by those arrangements so as to include all the cheeses benefiting from preferential duties on import into Switzerland;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. Regulation (EC) No 1466/95 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 1b (1) is replaced by the following:'1. This Article lays down special detailed rules governing exports to Switzerland of the cheeses listed in the Annex, which benefit from an exemption from or a reduction in customs duties on import.`;2. The Annex is replaced by the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 5 May 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 June 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13.(2) OJ No L 307, 20. 12. 1995, p. 10.(3) OJ No L 144, 28. 6. 1995, p. 22.(4) OJ No L 133, 4. 6. 1996, p. 13.(5) OJ No L 212, 21. 7. 1982, p. 5.(6) OJ No L 111, 4. 5. 1996, p. 9.ANNEX'ANNEX>TABLE> +",cheese;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling,21 +22687,"2002/243/EC: Commission Decision of 25 March 2002 amending Decisions 2001/925/EC and 2002/33/EC to prolong and to adapt certain protection measures and detailed conditions in relation to classical swine fever in Spain (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 1207). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC(2), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever(3), and in particular Article 10(1)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in Cataluña in Spain.(2) Spain has taken measures within the framework of Directive 2001/89/EC.(3) In relation to these outbreaks of disease, the Commission adopted Decision 2001/925/EC(4) concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Spain, as last amended by Decision 2002/162/EC(5), and Decision 2002/33/EC of 14 January 2002 on the use of two slaughterhouses, in accordance with Article 10(1)(b) of Council Directive 2001/89/EC, by Spain(6), as last amended by Decision 2002/162/EC.(4) In the light of the evolution of the epidemiological situation in the concerned area of Spain, it is appropriate to prolong the adopted measures until 30 April 2002 and, at the same time, to reduce the area where certain measures and conditions laid down in Decision 2001/925/EC apply.(5) Decisions 2001/925/EC and 2002/33/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (section Animal Health and Welfare),. In Article 8 of Decision 2001/925/EC:(a) the words ""20 March 2002"" are replaced by the words ""20 April 2002"";(b) the words ""31 March 2002"" are replaced by the words ""30 April 2002"". In the Annex to Decision 2001/925/EC the words ""The Provinces of Barcelona and Gerona in Cataluña"" are replaced by the words ""The Province of Barcelona and the comarcas of Ripollés, Garrotxa and Selva in the Province of Gerona in Cataluña"". In Article 2 of Decision 2002/33/EC the words ""31 March 2002"" are replaced by the words ""30 April 2002"". This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 March 2002.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.(3) OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5.(4) OJ L 339, 21.12.2001, p. 56.(5) OJ L 53, 23.2.2002, p. 45.(6) OJ L 13, 16.1.2002, p. 35. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;transport of animals;health certificate;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +5577,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1209/2012 of 13 December 2012 establishing a prohibition of fishing for Hake in EU waters of IIa and IV by vessels flying the flag of Germany. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2012 of 17 January 2012 fixing for 2012 the fishing opportunities available to EU vessels for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are not subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2012.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2012.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2012 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 December 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 25, 27.01.2012, p. 1.ANNEXNo 78/TQ43Member State GermanyStock HKE/2AC4-CSpecies Hake (Merluccius merluccius)Zone EU waters of IIa and IVDate 29.11.2012 +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;Norwegian Sea;North Sea;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +35775,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 483/2008 of 30 May 2008 registering certain names in the Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Σταφίδα Ζακύνθου (Stafida Zakynthou) (PDO), Miód wrzosowy z Borów Dolnośląskich (PGI), Chodské pivo (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 and in accordance with Article 17(2) thereof, Poland’s application to register the name ‘Miód wrzosowy z Borów Dolnośląskich’, Greece’s application to register the name ‘Σταφίδα Ζακύνθου’ (Stafida Zakynthou) and the Czech Republic’s application to register the name ‘Chodské pivo’ were published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no objections within the meaning of Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 were received by the Commission, these names should be entered in the Register,. The names contained in the Annex to this Regulation shall be entered in the Register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 May 2008.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 417/2008 (OJ L 125, 9.5.2008, p. 27).(2)  OJ C 179, 1.8.2007, p. 15 (Miód wrzosowy z Borów Dolnośląskich), OJ C 179, 1.8.2007, p. 19 (Σταφίδα Ζακύνθου (Stafida Zakynthou)), OJ C 184, 7.8.2007, p. 19 (Chodské pivo).ANNEX1. Agricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:2. Foodstuffs listed in Annex I to the Regulation: +",Greece;Hellenic Republic;location of production;location of agricultural production;Poland;Republic of Poland;agricultural product;farm product;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;Czech Republic,21 +18195,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1858/98 of 27 August 1998 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 (1) on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff, as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1048/98 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas in order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to the said Regulation, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation;Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has set down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and those rules also apply to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods;Whereas, pursuant to the said general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table annexed to the present Regulation must be classified within the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 2, by virute of the reasons set out in column 3;Whereas it is accepted that binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the Combined Nomenclature and which do not conform to the rights established by this Regulation, can continue to be invoked, under the provisions in Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (3), for a period of three months by the holder;Whereas the tariff and statistical nomenclature section of the Customs Code Committee has not delivered an opinion within the time set by its chairman as regards product No 3 in the annexed table;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the the tariff and statistical nomenclature section of the Customs Code Committee as regards products No 1, 2 and 4,. The goods described in column 1 of the annexed table are now classified within the Combined Nomenclature within the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 2 of the said table. Binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States which do not conform to the rights established by this Regulation can continue to be invoked under the provisions of Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 for a period of three months. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 21st day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 August 1998.For the CommissionKarel VAN MIERTMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 256, 7. 9. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ L 151, 21. 5. 1998, p. 1.(3) OJ L 302, 19. 10. 1992, p. 1.ANNEX>TABLE> +",prepared foodstuff;cooked foodstuff;deep-frozen dish;food preparation;pre-cooked foodstuff;vegetable oil;castor oil;colza oil;nut oil;palm oil;rape-seed oil;sesame oil;fish product;caviar;fish croquette;fish egg;fish fillet;fish meal;surimi;Combined Nomenclature;CN,21 +6312,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 210/88 of 26 January 1988 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3518/86 on specific surveillance measures applicable to imports of orange juice. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3909/87 (2), and in particular Article 18 (2) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3518/86 (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3612/87 (4), as a specific surveillance measure made import licences for orange juice compulsory;Whereas third countries are still offering orange juice on the Community market at prices lower than those of Community producers; whereas experience has shown that imports are for the most part made in the form of frozen concentrated juice or in other presentations; whereas the field of application of the specific surveillance measures should therefore be restricted to those products and to those presentations;Whereas the security for licences should be reduced in order to bring down the administrative costs borne by traders;Whereas communications from the Member States should be kept to the minimum required for determining the surveillance measures in question,. Regulation (EEC) No 3518/86 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 1 is replaced by the following:'Article 1Any release for free circulation in the Community of orange juice covered by codes 2009 11 11, 2009 11 19, 2009 19 11 and 2009 19 19 of the combined nomenclature shall be subject to presentation of an import licence issued by Member States to all applicants wherever they are established in the Community.Licences shall be valid throughout the Community'.2. In Article 2 (1) '2 ECU' is replaced by '1,2 ECU'.3. The following subparagraph is added to Article 3 (1).'Applications for licences may be made on Thursdays and Fridays only'.4. Article 5 is replaced by the following:'Article 5Member States shall notify the Commission of- the quantities of orange juice for which import licence applications have been made and- the countries of origin,broken down by combined nomenclature code. The information shall be notified by telex Mondays in respect of applications lodged on the previous Thursday and Friday.If no applications were made during the previous week, the Member State shall also inform the Commission of that fact by telex on the day indicated above.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the eighth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 11 February 1988.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 January 1988.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 370, 30. 12. 1987, p. 20.(3) OJ No L 325, 10. 11. 1986, p. 14.(4) OJ No L 335, 28. 11. 1986, p. 15. +",fruit juice;fruit juice concentrate;free circulation;putting into free circulation;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;disclosure of information;information disclosure;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,21 +13011,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1372/94 of 16 June 1994 laying down certain indicative ceilings and certain additional detailed rules for the application of the Supplementary Trade Mechanism to trade in fruit and vegetables between Portugal and the other Member States. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 251 (1) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3651/90 of 11 December 1990 laying down general rules for applying the supplementary trade mechanism to trade in fresh fruit and vegetables between Portugal and the other Member States (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 745/93 (2), and in particular Article 8 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 743/93 of 17 March 1993 on the list of products subject to the supplementary trade mechanism as regards consignements to Portugal (3), oranges and apples other than cider apples are applied to the supplementary trade mechanism (STM);Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3819/90 (4), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 172/91 (5), lays down detailed rules for the application of the supplementary trade mechanism to trade in fresh fruit and vegetables between Portugal and the other Member States;Whereas, in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 3651/90, the indicative ceilings provided for in Article 251 (1) of the Act of Accession should be laid down, for oranges and apples other than cider apples, for the periods during which the Portuguese market is to be considered sensitive within the meaning of Article 2 of that Regulation; whereas these ceilings must reflect a gradual increase in trade flows between the Community as constituted on 31 December 1985 and Spain on the one hand and Portugal on the other;Whereas the amount of the security relating to STM licences referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 3651/90 should be fixed so as to ensure the proper functioning of these arrangements;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. For oranges and apples other than cider apples falling within the CN codes listed in the Annex hereto the indicative ceilings provided for in Article 251 (1) of the Act of Accession and the sensitive periods for the Portuguese market, within the meaning of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3651/90, shall be as fixed in that Annex. The amount of the security for STM licences referred to in Article 4 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 3651/90 is hereby fixed at ECU 8 per 100 kilograms net of the products referred to in Article 1. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 June 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 362, 27. 12. 1990, p. 24.(2) OJ No L 77, 31. 3. 1993, p. 12.(3) OJ No L 77, 31. 3. 1993, p. 9.(4) OJ No L 366, 29. 12. 1990, p. 41.(5) OJ No L 19, 25. 1. 1991, p. 13.ANNEXIndicative ceilings provided for in Article 251 (1) of the Act of Accession ""(tonnes)"""" ID=""1"">0808 10 31> ID=""2"">Apples, other than cider apples> ID=""3"">1. 9. 1994 - 31. 10. 1994> ID=""4"">6 200""> ID=""1"">0808 10 33> ID=""3"">1. 11. 1994 - 31. 12. 1994> ID=""4"">6 700""> ID=""1"">0808 10 39""> ID=""1"">0808 10 51> ID=""3"">1. 1. 1995 - 28. 2. 1995> ID=""4"">11 200""> ID=""1"">0808 10 53""> ID=""1"">0808 10 59""> ID=""1"">0805 10 41> ID=""2"">Oranges> ID=""3"">1. 12. 1994 - 31. 1. 1995> ID=""4"">3 900""> ID=""1"">0805 10 45> ID=""3"">1. 2. 1995 - 31. 3. 1995> ID=""4"">6 200""> ID=""1"">0805 10 49""> ID=""1"">0805 10 11> ID=""3"">1. 4. 1995 - 31. 5. 1995> ID=""4"">5 800""> ID=""1"">0805 10 15""> ID=""1"">0805 10 19""> ID=""1"">0805 10 21""> ID=""1"">0805 10 25""> ID=""1"">0805 10 29""> ID=""1"">0805 10 31""> ID=""1"">0805 10 35""> ID=""1"">0805 10 39""> +",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;supplementary trade mechanism;STM;STM certificate;supplementary mechanism;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,21 +25560,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 181/2003 of 31 January 2003 fixing the minimum selling prices for butter and the maximum aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for the 112th individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 509/2002(2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas:(1) The intervention agencies are, pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2571/97 of 15 December 1997 on the sale of butter at reduced prices and the granting of aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice-cream and other foodstuffs(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 635/2000(4), to sell by invitation to tender certain quantities of butter that they hold and to grant aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter. Article 18 of that Regulation stipulates that in the light of the tenders received in response to each individual invitation to tender a minimum selling price shall be fixed for butter and maximum aid shall be fixed for cream, butter and concentrated butter. It is further stipulated that the price or aid may vary according to the intended use of the butter, its fat content and the incorporation procedure, and that a decision may also be taken to make no award in response to the tenders submitted. The amount(s) of the processing securities must be fixed accordingly.(2) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. The minimum selling prices and the maximum aid and processing securities applying for the 112th individual invitation to tender, under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97, shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 February 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 January 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.(2) OJ L 79, 22.3.2002, p. 15.(3) OJ L 350, 20.12.1997, p. 3.(4) OJ L 76, 25.3.2000, p. 9.ANNEXto the Commission Regulation of 31 January 2003 fixing the minimum selling prices for butter and the maximum aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for the 112th individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97>TABLE> +",award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;selling price;minimum price;floor price;concentrated product;concentrate;condensed foodstuff;condensed product;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;cream;dairy cream;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs,21 +33907,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 127/2007 of 9 February 2007 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2368/2002 implementing the Kimberley Process certification scheme for the international trade in rough diamonds. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2368/2002 of 20 December 2002 implementing the Kimberley Process certification scheme for the international trade in rough diamonds (1), and in particular Article 19 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 2368/2002 provides for a list of Community authorities to be maintained by the Commission in Annex III.(2) Romania has designated a Community authority and has informed the Commission thereof. The Commission concluded that sufficient evidence was provided that this authority can reliably, timely, effectively and adequately fulfil the tasks required by Chapters II, III and V of Regulation (EC) No 2368/2002.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee designated in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 2368/2002.(4) Annex III should be amended accordingly,. Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 2368/2002 is hereby replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 February 2007.For the CommissionBenita FERRERO-WALDNERMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 28. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2026/2006 (OJ L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 85).ANNEX‘ANNEX IIIList of Member States’ competent authorities and their tasks as referred to in Articles 2 and 19BELGIUMFederale Overheidsdienst Economie, KMO, Middenstand en Energie, Dienst Vergunningen/Service public fédéral économie, PME, classes moyennes et énergie, Service licenceItaliëlei 124, bus 71B-2000 AntwerpenTel. (32-3) 206 94 70Fax (32-3) 206 94 90E-mail: kpcs-belgiumdiamonds@economie.fgov.beThe Diamond Office,Hovenierstraat 22B-2018 AntwerpenCZECH REPUBLICGenerální ředitelství celBudějovická 7CZ-140 96 Praha 4Česká republikaTel.: (420) 261 33 38 41, (420) 261 33 38 59, mob. tel.: (420) 737 21 37 93Fax: (420) 261 33 38 70E-mail: diamond@cs.mfcr.czGERMANYHauptzollamt KoblenzZollamt Idar-ObersteinZertifizierungsstelle für RohdiamantenHauptstraße 197D-55743 Idar-ObersteinTel. (49-6781) 56 27-0Fax (49-6781) 56 27-19E-mail: zaio@hzako.bfinv.deOberfinanzdirektion KoblenzZoll- und VerbrauchsteuerabteilungVorort AußenwirtschaftsrechtPostfach 10 07 64D-67407 Neustadt/WeinstraßeTel.: (49-6321) 89 43 49Fax: (49-6321) 89 48 50E-mail: poststelle@zabir.bfinv.deROMANIAAutoritatea Națională pentru Protecția ConsumatorilorDirecția Metale Prețioase și Pietre PrețioaseStrada Georges Clemenceau Nr. 5, sectorul 1București, România,Cod poștal 010295Tel. (40-21) 3184635 / 3129890 / 3121275Fax (40-21) 3184635 / 3143462www.anpc.roUNITED KINGDOMGovernment Diamond OfficeGlobal Business GroupRoom W 3.111.BForeign and Commonwealth OfficeKing Charles StreetLondon SW1A 2AHTel. (44-207) 008 6903Fax (44-207) 008 3905GDO@gtnet.gov.uk’ +",international trade;world trade;Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;supervisory body;precious stones;diamond;gem;jewel;Romania;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium;Community certification;Czech Republic;surveillance concerning imports;Community surveillance,21 +41772,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1226/2012 of 18 December 2012 on the issue of import licences for applications lodged during the first seven days of December 2012 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for poultrymeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 of 14 May 2007 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas in the poultrymeat sector (3), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 opened tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products.(2) The applications for import licences lodged during the first seven days of December 2012 for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2013 relate, for some quotas, to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested,. The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged under Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2013 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 December 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 125, 15.5.2007, p. 9.ANNEXGroup No Order No Allocation coefficient for import licence applications lodged for the subperiod from 1.1.2013-31.3.2013P1 09.4067 5,952549P3 09.4069 0,335124 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +40815,"2012/679/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 31 October 2012 approving restrictions of authorisations of biocidal products containing difenacoum notified by Germany in accordance with Article 4(4) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2012) 7568). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (1), and in particular Article 4(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC contains the list of active substances approved at Union level for inclusion in biocidal products. The active substance difenacoum was approved for inclusion in products belonging to product-type 14, rodenticides, as defined in Annex V to Directive 98/8/EC, by Commission Directive 2008/81/EC of 29 July 2008 amending Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council to include difenacoum as an active substance in Annex I thereto (2).(2) Difenacoum is an anticoagulant rodenticide known to pose risks of accidental incidents with children, as well as risks for animals and the environment. It has been identified as potentially persistent, liable to bioaccumulate and toxic (‘PBT’), or very persistent and very liable to bioaccumulate (‘vPvB’).(3) For reasons of public health and hygiene, it was nevertheless found to be justified to include difenacoum and other anticoagulant rodenticides in Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC, thus allowing Member States to authorise difenacoum-based products. However, Directive 2008/81/EC obliges Member States to ensure, when granting authorisation of products containing difenacoum, that primary as well as secondary exposure of humans, non-target animals and the environment is minimised, by considering and applying all appropriate and available risk mitigation measures. The risk mitigation measures mentioned in Directive 2008/81/EC therefore include, amongst others, restriction to professional use only.(4) The company Lodi S.A.S. (‘the applicant’) has, in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 98/8/EC, submitted an application to Ireland for authorisation of two rodenticides containing difenacoum (‘the products’). The products’ names and reference numbers in the Register for Biocidal Products (‘R4BP’) are indicated in the Annex to this Decision.(5) Ireland granted the authorisations on 1 July 2011. The products were authorised with restrictions to ensure the conditions of Article 5 of Directive 98/8/EC were met in Ireland. Those restrictions did not include restriction to trained or licensed professional users.(6) On 30 March 2010, the applicant submitted a complete application to Germany for mutual recognition of the first authorisations in respect of the products.(7) On 7 February 2012, Germany notified the Commission, the other Member States and the applicant of its proposal to restrict the first authorisations in accordance with Article 4(4) of Directive 98/8/EC. Germany proposed to impose a restriction on the products to use by trained or licensed professionals.(8) The Commission invited the other Member States and the applicant to submit comments to the notification in writing within 90 days in accordance with Article 27(1) of Directive 98/8/EC. No comments were submitted within that deadline. The notification was also discussed between Commission representatives, representatives of Member States’ Competent Authorities for biocidal products in the meeting of the Product Authorisation and Mutual Recognition Facilitation Group of 22-23 May 2012.(9) The Commission notes that, in accordance with Directive 2008/81/EC, authorisations of biocidal products containing difenacoum are to be subject to all appropriate and available risk mitigation measures, including the restriction to professional use only. The scientific evaluation leading to the adoption of Directive 2008/81/EC concluded that only professional users could be expected to follow the instructions minimising the risk of secondary poisoning of non-target animals, and to use products in a way that prevents the development and spreading of resistance. A restriction to professional users should therefore in principle be considered to be an appropriate risk mitigation measure, in particular in Member States where resistance to difenacoum occurs.(10) In the absence of any indication to the contrary, the Commission therefore considers that restriction to professional users is an appropriate and available risk mitigation measure for the authorisation of products containing difenacoum in Germany. This conclusion is reinforced by the arguments put forward by Germany that resistance against difenacoum in rats has been found and is thought to be developing in the country, and that the country has a well-functioning infrastructure of trained pest control operators and licensed professionals, such as farmers, gardeners and foresters who received professional training, which means that the proposed restriction does not hinder infection prevention.(11) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products,. Germany may restrict the authorisations granted in accordance with Article 4 of Directive 98/8/EC for the products mentioned in the Annex to this Decision to use by trained or licensed professionals. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 31 October 2012.For the CommissionJanez POTOČNIKMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 201, 30.7.2008, p. 46.ANNEXProducts for which Germany may restrict the authorisations granted in accordance with Article 4 of Directive 98/8/EC to use by trained or licensed professionals:Product name in Ireland Irish application reference number in R4PB Product name in Germany German application reference number in R4PBRuby Block 2010/6249/5607/IE/AA/6647 Rubis Bloc 2010/6249/5607/DE/MA/6893Ruby Paste 2010/6249/5586/IE/AA/6645 Rubis Pasta 2010/6249/5586/DE/MA/6765 +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;plant health product;plant protection product;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,21 +5951,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1285/2014 of 2 December 2014 fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to applications for export licences for certain milk products to be exported to the Dominican Republic under the quota referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188 thereof,Whereas:(1) Section 3 of Chapter III of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 (2) determines the procedure for allocating export licences for certain milk products to be exported to the Dominican Republic under a quota opened for that country.(2) Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 provides for the possibility for operators to lodge export licence applications from 1 to 10 November if, after the period of submission of licence applications as referred to in the first paragraph of that Article, any quantity under the quota remains available. Article 1 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 649/2014 (3) specifies that the total remaining quantity for the quota year 2014/15 is 12 358 tonnes.(3) The applications lodged between 1 and 10 November 2014 for the remaining period of the running quota year 2014/15 cover quantities less than those available. As a result, it is appropriate, pursuant to the fourth subparagraph of Article 31(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009, to provide for the allocation of the remaining quantity. The issue of export licences for that remaining quantity should be conditional upon the competent authority being notified of the supplementary quantity accepted by the operator concerned and upon the interested operators lodging a security,. The applications for export licences lodged from 1 to 10 November 2014 for the remaining period of the running quota year 2014/15 shall be accepted.The quantities covered by export licence applications referred to in the first paragraph for the products referred to in Article 27(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 shall be multiplied by an allocation coefficient of 3,071073.Export licences for the quantities exceeding the quantities applied for and which are allocated in accordance with the coefficient set out in the second paragraph, shall be issued after acceptance by the operator within one week from the date of publication of this Regulation and subject to the lodging of the corresponding security. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 December 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 of 27 November 2009 laying down special detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards export licences and export refunds for milk and milk products (OJ L 318, 4.12.2009, p. 1).(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 649/2014 of 17 June 2014 fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to applications for export licences for certain milk products to be exported to the Dominican Republic under the quota referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 (OJ L 178, 18.6.2014, p. 9). +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;milk product;dairy produce;export (EU);Community export;Dominican Republic,21 +4202,"Council Decision 2006/866/CFSP of 30 November 2006 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM). ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 23(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Joint Action 2002/921/CFSP of 25 November 2002 extending the mandate of the European Union Monitoring Mission (1), and in particular Article 5(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) On 21 November 2005, the Council adopted Decision 2005/808/CFSP (2) extending the mandate of Ms Maryse DAVIET as Head of Mission of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM). In accordance with this Decision, her mandate expires on 31 December 2006.(2) On 30 November 2006, the Council adopted Joint Action 2006/867/CFSP extending and amending the mandate of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) until 31 December 2007.(3) The mandate of the Head of Mission of the EUMM should therefore also be extended,. The mandate of Ms Maryse DAVIET as Head of Mission of the EUMM is hereby extended until 31 December 2007. This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 30 November 2006.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. HYSSÄLÄ(1)  OJ L 321, 26.11.2002, p. 51. Joint Action as last amended by Joint Action 2005/807/CFSP (OJ L 303, 22.11.2005, p. 61).(2)  OJ L 303, 22.11.2005, p. 62. +",peacekeeping;keeping the peace;preserving peace;safeguarding peace;appointment of staff;Western Balkans;Balkan countries;Western Balkan countries;Western Balkan country;Western Balkan region;countries in the Western Balkans;countries of the Western Balkans;fact-finding mission;experts' mission;experts' working visit;investigative mission;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union,21 +44068,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 503/2014 of 8 May 2014 approving minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Muscat du Ventoux (PDO)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 53(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission has examined France's application for the approval of amendments to the specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Muscat du Ventoux’, registered under Commission Regulation (EC) No 378/1999 (2).(2) The purpose of the application is to amend the specification by giving more detailed information on the product description, geographical area, proof of origin, method of production, labelling, national requirements and the contact details of the structures responsible for monitoring the designation and the applicant group, and by removing the requirement for packaging in the area.(3) The Commission has examined the amendments in question and concluded that they are justified. Since the amendment is minor within the meaning of the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission may approve it without following the procedure set out in Articles 50 and 52 of the Regulation,. The specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Muscat du Ventoux’ is hereby amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation. Annex II to this Regulation contains the consolidated Single Document setting out the main points of the specification. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 May 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 46, 20.2.1999, p. 13.ANNEX IThe following amendments to the specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Muscat du Ventoux’ are approved:1.   Description of productThe national provisions defining the registered designation of origin ‘Muscat du Ventoux’, particularly the analytical characteristics relating to the designation (refractometric index, sugar/acid ratio) and the characteristics relating to the bunch (shape, minimum weight) have been added to the product description. These elements already featured in the specifications registered at EU level under the heading ‘Method of production’.2.   Definition of the geographical areaThe stages that must take place in the geographical area are listed; this list comes from the application of the provisions set out in the method of production.The list of communes which make up the geographical area included in the specifications is based on the list in the Decree of 22 August 1997 defining the AOC (appellation d'origine contrôlée, registered designation of origin). A previous error in determining the number of communes in the geographical area is corrected.The specification clarifies how to determine which parcels are suitable for producing the designation.3.   Evidence that the product originates from the geographical areaOwing to developments in national legislation and regulations, the text under the heading ‘Evidence that the product originates from the defined geographical area’ has been consolidated to bring together, in particular, provisions on declaration requirements and the keeping of registers for tracing the product and monitoring production conditions.These amendments result from the reform of the system for inspecting designations of origin introduced by Order No 2006-1547 of 7 December 2006 on enhancing the value of agricultural, forestry, food and marine products.In addition, the aspects relating to the product's history have been moved to the ‘Link with the geographical area’ section.4.   Method of productionThe provisions set out in the initial decree concerning the recognition of the registered designation of origin ‘Muscat du Ventoux’, which was annexed to the initial request for recognition of the designation as a PDO, have been added to the ‘Method of production’ section, in particular on:— the minimum age of the vines for entry into production;— the densities of planting;— the pruning methods;— the authorised vegetation height and number of bunches per vine;— the factors determining the start of harvest and obligations with regard to the yield;— the specific provisions that apply to grapes put in long-term storage in cold rooms.Finally, the provisions allowing for derogations from the rules on the refractometric index, the harvest start and the yield in the event of exceptional climatic conditions have been withdrawn from the specification as they are no longer appropriate.5.   ‘Specific labelling details’The labelling provisions have been amended to:— include the obligation to affix the European Union ‘PDO’ symbol;— reflect the withdrawal of the requirement for packaging in the area and the amended product identification requirements. At present the products are identified by a special sticker affixed to the packaging which allows the products to be traced. Taking account of the request to withdraw the requirement for packaging in the area, the sticker is affixed to the crates of harvested grapes or when the grapes are removed from long-term cold storage. If the product is handled further ahead of its final packaging, only the number on the sticker is retained on the product label in order to guarantee the traceability of the product.6.   National requirementsIn line with the national reform of the inspection system, the specification has been supplemented with a table setting out the main items to be checked and the evaluation methods to be used.7.   Other— The requirement for packaging in the area is withdrawn, as this provision has proven no longer necessary.— The ‘Contact details of the inspection bodies’, and the ‘Applicant group’ sections have been updated with the name and contact details of the official inspection bodies and the applicant group to reflect the change in the inspection methods.ANNEX IICONSOLIDATED SINGLE DOCUMENTCOUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1)‘MUSCAT DU VENTOUX’EC No: FR-PDO-0105-0996-24.04.2012PGI () PDO (X)1.   Name‘Muscat du Ventoux’2.   Member State or third countryFrance3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff3.1.   Type of productClass 1.6. Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed3.2.   Description of product to which the name in (1) applies‘Muscat du Ventoux’ is a black table grape produced from the ‘Muscat de Hambourg’ variety. It is characterised by its rather large grapes without red grains, generally highly coloured and crunchy, with a muscat flavour which is both intense and elegant. The bunches of grapes are homogeneous and weigh at least 250 g with an even distribution of berries in the bunch. The enhanced bluish colouring is typical of the designation. The bloom of the grape must be unadulterated. The stalk should be turgescent.The grapes have a refractometric index (RI) of over 18 (equivalent to 169,3 g/l of sugar) and a total sugar/acid ratio (S/A) of over 25 (the sugar expressed in g/l of total sugars and the acidity in g/l of tartaric acid).3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only)—3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only)—3.5.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical areaThe entire grape production process takes place within the defined geographical area.3.6.   Specific rules on slicing, grating, packaging, etc.The long-term cold storage of the grapes takes place in the geographical area to allow them to be refrigerated very rapidly in order to preserve the product and prevent it from spoiling. The speed with which the core temperature of the grapes is lowered is an indispensable condition for keeping them for several months. The grapes are subjected to systematic analytical and organoleptic examinations to ensure their characteristics are retained.3.7.   Specific rules concerning labellingThe labelling of the grapes of the designation of origin ‘Muscat du Ventoux’ bears the name of the designation of origin, the EU's PDO symbol and the sticker number.4.   Concise definition of the geographical areaThe ‘Muscat du Ventoux’ geographical area is situated between three upland regions: Mont Ventoux to the north; the Vaucluse mountains to the east and the Luberon massif to the south. It covers the following communes in the department of Vaucluse:Apt, Aubignan, Le Barroux, Le Beaucet, Beaumettes, Beaumont-du-Ventoux, Bédoin, Blauvac, Bonnieux, Cabrières-d'Avignon, Caromb, Carpentras, Caseneuve, Castellet, Crestet, Crillon-le-Brave, Entrechaux, Flassan, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Gargas, Gignac, Gordes, Goult, Joucas, Lacoste, Lagnes, Lioux, Loriol-du-Comtat, Malaucène, Malemort-du-Comtat, Maubec, Mazan, Ménerbes, Méthamis, Modène, Mormoiron, Murs, Oppède, Pernes-les-Fontaines, Robion, La Roque-sur-Pernes, Roussillon, Rustrel, Saignon, Saint-Didier, Saint-Hippolyte-le-Graveyron, Saint-Martin-de-Castillon, Saint-Pantaléon, Saint-Pierre-de-Vassols, Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, Saumane-de-Vaucluse, Vaison-la-Romaine, Venasque, Viens, Villars and Villes-sur-Auzon.5.   Link with the geographical area5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area5.1.1.   Natural factorsThe Ventoux region is distinguished by its specific geological and climatic characteristics.The sandy-loamy clay soils make this region ideal for producing quality table grapes and wine.The area has a Mediterranean type climate, which receives plenty of sunshine in summer and low rainfall. However, the influence of Mont Ventoux, which peaks at 1900 m, makes for colder temperatures at night. The mountain also protects the area from the mistral, the sometimes violent wind that predominates in the Rhône valley.The low levels of humidity which result from the low annual rainfall have a prophylactic effect which is particularly suitable for growing vines.5.1.2.   Human factors‘Muscat du Ventoux’ grapes have been grown in the Vaucluse region since the beginning of the 20th century. There are records dating back to 1914 of ‘muscat de Hambourg’, the grapes used to produce ‘Muscat de Ventoux’, being grown in the department of Vaucluse.The producers in this area have developed a real expertise in how to cultivate the vine to obtain healthy, coloured berries. The producers optimise the vitality of the plants and the ripening of the grapes throughout the year by pruning the tendrils in winter and managing the foliage in the growing season. The hand-picking of the grapes and sorting on site is further evidence of the expertise honed from long years of experience handed down from generation to generation.5.2.   Specificity of the product‘Muscat du Ventoux’ is a black table grape produced from the ‘Muscat de Hambourg’ variety. It is characterised by its rather large berries without red grains, generally intensely coloured and crunchy, with a muscat flavour and taste characteristic of the ‘muscat de Hambourg’ variety. The enhanced bluish colouring during ripening is typical of the designation. The bloom of the grape must be unadulterated. The bunches of grapes are homogenous, with a good sugar content.5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI)The area's Mediterranean climate, and its exposure to sunlight in particular, is ideally suited for ripening grapes. Furthermore, the influence of Mont Ventoux on the wide variation in day and night-time temperatures during the ripening season means that this region has the ideal conditions for the muscat to obtain its bluish colouring and concentrated aromas. The night-time coolness contributes particularly to preserving the aromas.The pruning of the vine limits the yield, allowing for optimal ripening of the grapes. Furthermore, particular care is taken to manage the foliage. This work makes it possible to achieve an optimal level of foliage which is one of the elements necessary for a good photosynthesis of sugars, the organoleptic components of the grape and the anthocynanins which give the berries their colour.Reference to publication of the specification(Article 5(7) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)https://www.inao.gouv.fr/fichier/CDCMuscatDuVentoux.pdf(1)  Replaced by Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1). +",France;French Republic;location of production;location of agricultural production;Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur;grape;table grape;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;mode of production;labelling,21 +40437,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1350/2011 of 20 December 2011 temporarily suspending customs duties on imports of certain cereals for the 2011/2012 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (‘Single CMO’ Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 187 in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) In order to promote the supply of cereals on the Community market during the first few months of the 2011/2012 marketing year, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 633/2011 (2) suspended customs duties for the import tariff quotas for common wheat of low and medium quality and feed barley opened by Commission Regulations (EC) No 1067/2008 (3) and (EC) No 2305/2003 (4) respectively, until 31 December 2011.(2) The outlook for the cereals market of the European Union for the end of the 2011/2012 marketing year would suggest that prices will remain buoyant, given the low stock levels and the Commission’s current estimates regarding the quantities which will actually be available from the 2011 harvest. In order to make it easier to maintain a flow of imports conducive to EU market equilibrium, there is a need to ensure continuity in cereal imports policy by keeping the temporary suspension of customs duties on imports during the 2011/2012 marketing year until 30 June 2012 for the import tariff quotas to which this measure currently applies.(3) Moreover, traders should not be penalised in cases where cereals are en route for importation into the EU. Therefore, the time required for transport should be taken into account and traders allowed to release cereals for free circulation under the customs-duty suspension regime provided for in this Regulation, for all products whose direct transport to the EU has started at the latest on 30 June 2012. The evidence to be provided to prove direct transport to the EU and the date on which the transport commenced should also be established.(4) In order to ensure effective management of the procedure for issuing import certificates from 1 January 2012, this Regulation must enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.(5) The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair,. 1.   The application of customs duties on imports of products falling within CN code 1001 99 00, of a quality other than high quality as defined in Annex II to Commission Regulation (EU) No 642/1010 (5), and CN code 1003 is suspended for the 2011/2012 marketing year for all imports under the reduced-duty tariff quotas opened by Regulations (EC) No 1067/2008 and (EC) No 2305/2003.2.   Where the cereals referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article are transported directly to the EU and such transport began at the latest on 30 June 2012, the suspension of customs duties under this Regulation shall continue to apply for the purposes of the release into free circulation of the products concerned.Proof of direct transport to the EU and of the date on which the transport commenced shall be provided, to the satisfaction of the relevant authorities, by the original transport document. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2012 to 30 June 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 170, 30.6.2011, p. 19.(3)  OJ L 290, 31.10.2008, p. 3.(4)  OJ L 342, 30.12.2003, p. 7.(5)  OJ L 187, 21.7.2010, p. 5. +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;barley;import (EU);Community import;rye;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;wheat,21 +2765,"Council Regulation (EC) No 2434/2000 of 17 October 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with the Slovak Republic. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part(1), provides for certain concessions for certain agricultural products originating in the Slovak Republic.(2) Improvements to the preferential agreements of the Europe Agreement with the Slovak Republic were provided for in the Protocol adjusting trade aspects of the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union and the outcome of the Uruguay Round negotiations on agriculture including improvements to the existing preferential arrangements(2). The Council approved the abovementioned Protocol on behalf of the Community by Council Decision 98/638/EC(3).(3) In accordance with the Directives adopted by the Council on 30 March 1999, the Commission and the Slovak Republic concluded on 4 May 2000 negotiations on a new Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement.(4) The new Additional Protocol, which provides for additional agricultural concessions, will be based on Article 21(5) of the Europe Agreement, establishing that the Community and the Slovak Republic are to examine in the Association Council, product by product and on an orderly and reciprocal basis, the possibility of granting each other further concessions.(5) A swift implementation of the adjustments forms an essential part of the results of the negotiations for the conclusion of a new Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement with the Slovak Republic.(6) It is therefore appropriate to provide for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of the agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with the Slovak Republic.(7) The Slovak Republic will take all useful legislative provisions, on an autonomous and transitional basis, in order to enable a rapid and simultaneous implementation of the adaptation of the agricultural concessions of the Slovak Republic provided for in the Europe Agreement.(8) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Regulation should be in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(4).(9) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code(5) codified the management rules for tariff quotas designed to be used following the chronological order of dates of customs declarations,. 1. The arrangements for import into the Community applicable to certain agricultural products originating in the Slovak Republic as set out in Annexes A(a) and A(b) to this Regulation shall replace those set out in Annex XI to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part.2. On the entry into force of the new Additional Protocol adjusting the Europe Agreement referred to in paragraph 1, the concessions provided for in that Protocol shall replace those referred to in Annexes A(a) and A(b) to this Regulation.3. The Commission shall adopt detailed rules for the application of this Regulation in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 3(2). 1. Tariff quotas with an order number above 09.5100 shall be administered by the Commission in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93.2. Quantities of goods subject to tariff quotas and released for free circulation as from 1 July 2000 under the concessions provided for in Annex XI to the Europe Agreement in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 3066/95(6) before the entry into force of this Regulation shall be fully counted against the quantities provided for in the Annex A(b) to this Regulation. 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee instituted by Article 23 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market of cereals(7) or, where appropriate, the Committee instituted by the relevant provisions of the other Regulations on the common organisation of agricultural markets, hereinafter referred to as the ""Committee"".2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, the procedure laid down in Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 2000.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 17 October 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. Fabius(1) OJ L 359, 31.12.1994, p. 2.(2) OJ L 306, 16.11.1998, p. 3.(3) OJ L 306, 16.11.1998, p. 1.(4) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.(5) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation at last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1662/1999 (OJ L 197, 29.7.1999, p. 25).(6) OJ L 328, 30.12.1995, p. 31. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2435/98 (OJ L 303, 13.11.1998, p. 1).(7) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.ANNEX A(a)Customs duties on imports applicable in the Community to products originating in the Slovak Republic and listed below shall be abolishedCN code(1)0101 20 100104 20 100106 00 100106 00 200205 00 110205 00 190205 00 900206 80 910206 90 910207 13 910207 14 910207 26 910207 27 910207 35 910207 36 890208 10 110208 10 190208 20 000208 90 100208 90 500208 90 600208 90 800210 90 100210 90 790407 00 900410 00 000601 10 100601 10 200601 10 300601 10 400601 10 900601 20 300601 20 900602 10 900602 20 900602 30 000602 40 100602 40 900602 90 100602 90 300602 90 410602 90 450602 90 490602 90 510602 90 590602 90 700602 90 910602 90 990603 10 300603 10 400603 10 500603 90 000604 10 900604 91 210604 91 290604 91 410604 91 490604 91 900604 99 900701 10 000703 10 110703 20 000703 90 000709 51 300709 51 500709 51 900709 52 000709 90 400709 90 500710 80 590711 10 000711 30 000711 90 100711 90 700713 50 000713 90 100713 90 900714 90 900802 12 900802 21 000802 22 000802 31 000802 32 000802 40 000802 50 000802 90 500802 90 600802 90 850806 20 110806 20 120806 20 180806 20 910806 20 920806 20 980808 20 900810 40 300810 40 500810 40 900810 50 000810 90 850811 90 700811 90 850812 10 000812 90 300812 90 400812 90 500812 90 600812 90 700812 90 950813 10 000813 20 000813 30 000813 40 100813 40 300813 40 500813 40 950813 50 120813 50 150813 50 190813 50 310813 50 390813 50 910813 50 990814 00 000901 12 000901 21 000901 22 000902 10 000904 12 000904 20 100904 20 900905 00 000907 00 000910 20 900910 40 130910 40 190910 40 900910 91 900910 99 991006 10 101007 00 101106 10 001106 30 901208 10 001209 11 001209 19 001209 21 001209 23 801209 29 501209 29 801209 30 001209 91 101209 91 901209 99 911209 99 991211 90 301212 10 101212 10 991214 90 101302 19 051503 00 191503 00 901504 10 101504 10 991504 20 101504 30 101507 10 101507 10 901507 90 101507 90 901508 10 901508 90 101508 90 901511 10 901511 90 191511 90 911511 90 991512 21 101512 21 901512 29 101512 29 901513 11 101513 11 911513 11 991513 19 111513 19 191513 19 301513 19 911513 19 991513 21 111513 21 191513 21 301513 21 901513 29 111513 29 191513 29 301513 29 501513 29 911513 29 991515 21 101515 21 901515 29 101515 29 901515 30 901515 50 111515 50 191515 50 911515 50 991515 90 291515 90 391515 90 401515 90 591515 90 601516 20 961518 00 311518 00 391518 00 911518 00 951522 00 912008 19 112008 19 512008 92 722302 50 002306 90 192308 90 902309 10 132309 10 152309 10 192309 10 332309 10 392309 10 512309 10 532309 10 592309 10 702309 10 902309 90 102309 90 312309 90 332309 90 352309 90 392309 90 412309 90 432309 90 492309 90 512309 90 532309 90 592309 90 702309 90 912309 90 932309 90 952309 90 97(1) As defined in Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/1999 of 12 October 1999, anmending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff, (OJ L 278, 28.10.1999, p. 1).ANNEX A (b)Imports into the Community of the following products originating in the Slovak Republic shall be subject to the concessions set out below(MFN = most favoured nation duty)>TABLE>Annex to Annex A(b)Minimum import price arrangement for certain soft fruit for processing1. Minimum import prices are fixed as follows for the following products for processing originating in the Slovak Republic:>TABLE>2. The minimum import prices, as set out in point 1, will be respected on a consignment by consignment basis. In the case of a customs declaration value being lower than the minimum import price, a countervailing duty will be charged equal to the difference between the minimum import price and the customs declaration value.3. If the import prices of a given product covered by this Annex show a trend suggesting that the prices could go below the level of the minimum import prices in the immediate future, the European Commission will inform the Slovak Republic authorities in order to enable them to correct the situation.4. At the request of either the Community or the Slovak Republic, the Association Committee shall examine the functioning of the system or the revision of the level of the minimum import prices. If appropriate, the Association Committee shall take the necessary decisions.5. To encourage and promote the development of trade and for the mutual benefit of all parties concerned, a consultation meeting will be organised three months before the beginning of each marketing year in the European Community. This consultation meeting will take place between the European Commission and the interested European producers' organisations for the products concerned, of the one part, and the authorities', producers' and exporters' organisations of all the associated exporting countries, of the other part.During this consultation meeting, the market situation for soft fruit including, in particular, forecasts for production, stock situation, price evolution and possible market development, as well as possibilities to adapt supply to demand, will be discussed. +",import;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;agricultural product;farm product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Slovakia;Slovak Republic,21 +2735,"2001/920/EC: Council Decision of 4 December 2001 on the conclusion of an Additional Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, acting within the framework of the European Union, of the one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of the negotiations between the parties on reciprocal preferential concessions for certain wines, the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names and the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations for spirits and aromatised drinks. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133, in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and with Article 300(4), thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, acting within the framework of the European Union, of the one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part(1), hereinafter referred to as the ""Europe Agreement"", entered into force on 1 February 1999.(2) In accordance with the Directives adopted by the Council on 17 April 1996, the Commission and the Republic of Slovenia have completed negotiations on new reciprocal trade concessions for certain wines and on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names and spirit designations. In order to ensure consistency with other applicant countries, the results of these negotiations should be integrated into the framework of the Europe Agreement in the form of an Additional Protocol.(3) Provision to adopt the implementing Regulations on preferential trade concessions provided for certain wines, should be made by the Commission, assisted by the Customs Code Committee set up by Article 248a of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code(2), notwithstanding Article 62 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine(3). The Commission should make the necessary amendments and technical adaptations to the implementing Regulations which might result from new preferential agreements, protocols, Exchanges of Letters or other acts concluded between the European Community and the Republic of Slovenia, or which are necessary following the changes to the Combined Nomenclature and TARIC codes.(4) In order to facilitate the implementation of certain provisions of the Protocol, the Commission should be authorised to approve, on behalf of the Community, decisions amending the lists and the Protocols to the Agreement on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names (Annex II to the Protocol) and to the Agreement on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations of spirits and aromatised drinks (Annex III to the Protocol). In adopting these acts, the Commission should be assisted by the Management Committee for Wine set up by Article 74 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, on the one hand, and by the Implementation Committee for Spirit Drinks set up by Article 13 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1576/89 of 29 May 1989 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks(4) and by the Implementation Committee set up by Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/1991 of 10 June 1991 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of aromatised wines, wine-based drinks and aromatised wine-product cocktails(5), on the other hand.(5) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(6),. The Additional Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, acting within the framework of the European Union, of the one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of the negotiations between the parties on reciprocal preferential trade concessions for certain wines, the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names and the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations for spirits and aromatised drinks (hereinafter referred to as ""the Protocol""), is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision. 1. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Protocol on behalf of the Community in order to express the consent of the Community to be bound.2. The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, make the notification of approval provided for in Article 3 of the Protocol. Provisions for the application of the tariff quotas for certain wines provided in Annex I to the Protocol, as well as amendments and technical adaptations to the implementing Regulations necessary following changes to the Combined Nomenclature codes and to the TARIC subdivisions or arising from the conclusion of new agreements, protocols, exchanges of letters or other acts between the Community and the Republic of Slovenia, shall be adopted by the Commission according to the procedure set out in Article 4(2) of this Decision, without prejudice to Article 62 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999. 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Customs Code Committee set up by Article 248a of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92.2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period provided for in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. 1. For the purposes of the decisions of the Association Committee concerning the establishment of lists of protected names provided for in Article 4(7) and in Article 14(2)(a) of the Agreement on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names, the Community's position shall be established by the Council acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission.2. Without prejudice to paragraph 1, for the purposes of Articles 13 and 14 of the Agreement on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names, the Commission shall conclude the necessary acts amending the lists and the Protocol to the Agreement according to the procedure set out in Article 6(2) of this Decision. For all other cases coming under the above Articles, the Community position shall be established and presented by the Commission. 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Wine instituted by Article 74 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period provided for in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. 1. For the purposes of the decisions of the Association Committee concerning the establishment of lists of protected designations provided for in Article 4(7) and in Article 14(2)(a) of the Agreement on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations for spirits and aromatised drinks, the Community's position shall be established by the Council acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission.2. Without prejudice to paragraph 1, for the purposes of Articles 13 and 14 of the Agreement on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations for spirits and aromatised drinks, the Commission shall conclude the necessary acts amending the lists and the Protocol to the Agreement according to the procedure set out in Article 8(2) of this Decision. For all other cases coming under the above Articles, the Community position shall be established and presented by the Commission. 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Implementation Committee for Spirit Drinks set up by Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 and by the Implementation Committee for Aromatised Wines, Aromatised Wine-Based Drinks and Aromatised Wine-Product Cocktails set up by Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91.2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period provided for in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month.3. The Committee shall adopt their rules of procedure. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 4 December 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentD. Reynders(1) OJ L 51, 26.2.1999, p. 3.(2) OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2700/2000 (OJ L 311, 12.12.2000, p. 17).(3) OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2826/2000 (OJ L 328, 23.12.2000, p. 2).(4) OJ L 160, 12.6.1989, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3378/94 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 366, 31.12.1994, p. 1).(5) OJ L 149, 14.6.1991, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2061/96 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 277, 30.10.1996, p. 1).(6) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;association agreement (EU);EC association agreement;wine;alcoholic beverage;fermented beverage;spirituous beverage;Slovenia;Republic of Slovenia,21 +44742,"Directive (EU) 2015/720 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2015 amending Directive 94/62/EC as regards reducing the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national Parliaments,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions (2),Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (3),Whereas:(1) European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC (4) was adopted in order to prevent or reduce the impact of packaging and packaging waste on the environment. Although plastic carrier bags constitute packaging within the meaning of that Directive, it does not contain specific measures on the consumption of such bags.(2) The current consumption levels of plastic carrier bags result in high levels of littering and an inefficient use of resources, and are expected to increase if no action is taken. Littering of plastic carrier bags results in environmental pollution and aggravates the widespread problem of litter in water bodies, threatening aquatic eco-systems worldwide.(3) Furthermore, the accumulation of plastic carrier bags in the environment has a clearly negative impact on certain economic activities.(4) Plastic carrier bags with a wall thickness below 50 microns (‘lightweight plastic carrier bags’), which represent the vast majority of the total number of plastic carrier bags consumed in the Union, are less frequently reused than thicker plastic carrier bags. Consequently, lightweight plastic carrier bags become waste more quickly and are more prone to littering due to their light weight.(5) Current recycling rates of lightweight plastic carrier bags are very low and, due to a number of practical and economic difficulties, are not likely to reach significant levels in the near future.(6) According to the waste hierarchy, prevention comes first. Plastic carrier bags serve several purposes and their consumption will continue in the future. To ensure that the needed plastic carrier bags will not end up as waste in the environment, adequate measures should be in place and consumers should be informed about proper waste treatment.(7) Consumption levels of plastic carrier bags vary considerably across the Union due to differences in consumption habits, environmental awareness and effectiveness of policy measures taken by Member States. Some Member States have managed to reduce consumption levels of plastic carrier bags significantly, with the average consumption level in the seven best performing Member States amounting to only 20 % of the Union average consumption.(8) The availability and accuracy of data on the current consumption levels of lightweight plastic carrier bags vary between Member States. Accurate and comparable data on consumption is key to assess the effectiveness of reduction measures and to ensure uniform conditions for implementation. Therefore, a common methodology for the calculation of annual consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags per person should be developed with a view to monitoring progress in reducing consumption of such bags.(9) Furthermore, consumer information has been shown to play a decisive role in achieving any goals regarding a reduction in the consumption of plastic carrier bags. Therefore, efforts at institutional level are necessary to increase awareness of the environmental impact of plastic carrier bags and end the current perception of plastic as a harmless and cheap commodity.(10) To promote sustained reductions of the average consumption level of lightweight plastic carrier bags, Member States should take measures to significantly reduce the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags in line with the overall objectives of the Union's waste policy and the waste hierarchy as provided for in Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (5). Such reduction measures should take account of current consumption levels of plastic carrier bags in individual Member States, with higher levels requiring more ambitious efforts, and take account of reductions already achieved. To monitor progress in reducing the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags, it is necessary that national authorities provide data on their consumption in accordance with Article 12 of Directive 94/62/EC.(11) Measures to be taken by Member States may involve the use of economic instruments such as pricing, taxes and levies, which have proved particularly effective in reducing the consumption of plastic carrier bags, and marketing restrictions such as bans in derogation of Article 18 of Directive 94/62/EC provided that these restrictions are proportionate and non-discriminatory.(12) Those measures may vary depending on the environmental impact of lightweight plastic carrier bags when they are recovered or disposed of, their recycling and composting properties, their durability or the specific intended use of those bags, and taking into account any possible adverse substitution effects.(13) Member States may choose to exempt plastic carrier bags with a wall thickness below 15 microns (‘very lightweight plastic carrier bags’) provided as primary packaging for loose food when required for hygiene purposes or when their use helps prevent food wastage.(14) Member States may freely use revenues generated by measures that are taken under Directive 94/62/EC to achieve a sustained reduction in the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags.(15) Awareness programmes for consumers in general and educational programmes for children can play an important role in reducing the consumption of plastic carrier bags.(16) European Standard EN 13432 on ‘Requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation — Test scheme and evaluation criteria for the final acceptance of packaging’ sets out the characteristics that a material must possess to be considered ‘compostable’, namely that it can be recycled through a process of organic recovery comprised of composting and anaerobic digestion. The Commission should ask the European Committee for Standardization to develop a separate standard for home-compostable packaging.(17) It is important to ensure Union-wide recognition of labels or marks for biodegradable and compostable plastic carrier bags.(18) Some plastic carrier bags are marked as ‘oxo-biodegradable’ or ‘oxo-degradable’ by their manufacturers. In such bags, additives are incorporated into conventional plastics. Due to the presence of those additives, the plastic fragments over time into small particles which remain in the environment. It can thus be misleading to refer to such bags as ‘biodegradable’ as they may not be a solution to littering and may, on the contrary, increase pollution. The Commission should examine the impact of the use of oxo-degradable plastic carrier bags on the environment and present a report to the European Parliament and the Council, including, if appropriate, a set of measures to limit their consumption or to reduce any harmful impacts.(19) Measures to be taken by Member States to reduce the consumption of plastic carrier bags should lead to a sustained reduction in the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags, and should not lead to an overall increase in the generation of packaging.(20) The measures provided for by this Directive are consistent with the Commission Communication on the Roadmap to a Resource Efficient Europe and they should contribute to actions against marine littering, undertaken in accordance with Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (6).(21) Directive 94/62/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,. Directive 94/62/EC is amended as follows:(1) In Article 3, the following points are inserted:‘1a. “plastic” shall mean a polymer within the meaning of Article 3(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*), to which additives or other substances may have been added, and which is capable of functioning as a main structural component of carrier bags;1b. “plastic carrier bags” shall mean carrier bags, with or without handle, made of plastic, which are supplied to consumers at the point of sale of goods or products;1c. “lightweight plastic carrier bags” shall mean plastic carrier bags with a wall thickness below 50 microns;1d. “very lightweight plastic carrier bags” shall mean plastic carrier bags with a wall thickness below 15 microns which are required for hygiene purposes or provided as primary packaging for loose food when this helps to prevent food wastage;1e. “oxo-degradable plastic carrier bags” shall mean plastic carrier bags made of plastic materials that include additives which catalyse the fragmentation of the plastic material into micro-fragments;(2) In Article 4, the following paragraphs are inserted:(a) the adoption of measures ensuring that the annual consumption level does not exceed 90 lightweight plastic carrier bags per person by 31 December 2019 and 40 lightweight plastic carrier bags per person by 31 December 2025, or equivalent targets set in weight. Very lightweight plastic carrier bags may be excluded from national consumption objectives;(b) the adoption of instruments ensuring that, by 31 December 2018, lightweight plastic carrier bags are not provided free of charge at the point of sale of goods or products, unless equally effective instruments are implemented. Very lightweight plastic carrier bags may be excluded from those measures.(3) The following Article is inserted:(4) The following Article is inserted:(5) In Article 22(3a), the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: 1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 27 November 2016. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt those measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main measures of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 29 April 2015.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentM. SCHULZFor the CouncilThe PresidentZ. KALNIŅA-LUKAŠEVICA(1)  OJ C 214, 8.7.2014, p. 40.(2)  OJ C 174, 7.6.2014, p. 43.(3)  Position of the European Parliament of 16 April 2014 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and position of the Council at first reading of 2 March 2015 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Position of the European Parliament of 28 April 2015 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4)  European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 10).(5)  Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3).(6)  Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19). +",plastics;PVC;plastic;polyester;polyethylene;polypropylene;polyurethane;polyurethane foam;polyvinyl chloride;prevention of pollution;waste recycling;conversion of waste;recovery of waste;recycling of materials;recycling of waste;reprocessing of waste;reuse of waste;selective waste collection;separate waste collection;use of waste;packaging,21 +18442,"Council Regulation (EC) No 2847/98 of 22 December 1998 renewing for 1999 the measures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain processed agricultural products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 of 19 June 1995 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain processed agricultural products (1) opened tariff quotas for 1995 in favour of Switzerland and Norway in accordance with the conditions set out in Annexes I and II thereto;Whereas Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 was renewed for 1996, 1997 and 1998, by Regulations (EC) No 102/96 (2), (EC) No 306/97 (3) and (EC) No 560/98 (4) respectively;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (5) consolidated the arrangements for managing the tariff quotas to be used in chronological order of the date of acceptance of the declarations for release for free circulation;Whereas it was not possible to conclude additional Protocols before 1 January 1999; whereas in the circumstances and pursuant to Articles 76, 102 and 128 of the Act of Accession, the Community must adopt the measures required to remedy the situation; whereas, therefore, it is necessary to renew the measures provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 for 1999,. 1. The measures provided for in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 shall be renewed to cover 1999.Annexes I and II to Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 shall be replaced by Annexes I and II to this Regulation.2. If Switzerland and Norway discontinue the application of the reciprocal measures in favour of the Community, the Commission may, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 16 of Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 (6), suspend application of the measures provided for in paragraph 1. The tariff quotas referred to in Annexes I and II to Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 shall be administered in accordance with Articles 308a to 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 January 1999.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. EINEM(1) OJ L 141, 24. 6. 1995, p. 1.(2) OJ L 19, 25. 1. 1996, p. 1.(3) OJ L 51, 21. 2. 1997, p. 8.(4) OJ L 76, 13. 3. 1998, p. 1.(5) OJ L 253, 11. 10. 1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1677/98 (OJ L 212, 30. 7. 1998, p. 18.)(6) OJ L 318, 20. 12. 1993, p. 18.ANNEX I>TABLE>ANNEX II>TABLE> +",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;Norway;Kingdom of Norway;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products,21 +1398,"80/563/EEC: Commission Decision of 23 May 1980 approving an outline programme under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1760/78 relating to Italy (Only the Italian text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1760/78 of 25 July 1978 on a common measure to improve public amenities in certain rural areas (1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas on 10 March 1980 the Italian Government communicated pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 1760/78 an outline programme relating to the less-favoured areas as defined in Council Directive 75/268/EEC (2) and to the Mezzogiorno;Whereas the said outline programme covers the improvement of public services pursuant to Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 1760/78 in the areas of Italy listed in Article 1 (2) of the Regulation;Whereas the said programme contains adequate details and measures in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 1760/78 showing that the objectives referred to in Article 1 (1) of that Regulation can be achieved and that the conditions laid down in Article 2 thereof are satisfied ; whereas the scheduled time for implementation of the programme does not exceed the limit specified in Article 3 (c);Whereas the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. The outline programme communicated by the Italian Government on 10 March 1980 pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 1760/78, is hereby approved. This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.. Done at Brussels, 23 May 1980.For the CommissionFinn GUNDELACHVice-President (1)OJ No L 204, 28.7.1978, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 128, 19.5.1975, p. 1. +",Italy;Italian Republic;farm modernisation;farm development;farm modernization;modernisation of agricultural structures;modernisation of farming;less-favoured agricultural area;area with specific problems;less-favoured agricultural region;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid;EAGGF Guidance Section;EAGGF Guidance Section aid,21 +35829,"Council Regulation (EC) No 569/2008 of 12 June 2008 amending Regulation No 11 concerning the abolition of discrimination in transport rates and conditions, in implementation of Article 79(3) of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 75(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),Whereas the Community rules required under Article 75 of the Treaty to abolish certain forms of discrimination as regards inland transport within the Community were laid down in Regulation No 11 (2). In order to reduce administrative burdens on businesses that Regulation should be simplified by the removal of outdated and unnecessary requirements, in particular the requirement that certain information which, as a result of technical progress, is now available in carriers’ accounting systems, be retained on paper,. Regulation No 11 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 5 shall be deleted;2. Article 6 shall be amended as follows:(a) in paragraph 1, the fifth and sixth indents shall be deleted;(b) in paragraph 2, the third sentence shall be deleted;(c) paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following: This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 12 June 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. VIZJAK(1)  OJ C 175, 27.7.2007, p. 37.(2)  OJ 52, 16.8.1960, p. 1121/60 (English special edition; Series I Chapter 1959-1962, p. 60). Regulation as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3626/84 (OJ L 335, 22.12.1984, p. 4). +",transport document;TIR carnet;accompanying document;consignment note;way bill;anti-discriminatory measure;anti-discrimination Act;discrimination;discriminatory treatment;measures to combat discrimination;land transport;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;transport company;transport undertaking,21 +22714,"2002/301/EC: Commission Decision of 18 April 2002 on the use of three slaughterhouses, in accordance with the provisions of Annex II(7) to Council Directive 92/119/EEC, by Italy (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 1451). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/119/EEC of 17 December 1992 introducing general Community measures for the control of certain animal diseases and specific measures relating to swine vesicular disease(1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular point 7(2)(d) of Annex II thereto,Whereas:(1) In March 2002 the Italian veterinary authorities declared outbreaks of swine vesicular disease in the municipalities of Moscufo and Atri in the Abruzzo region in Italy.(2) In accordance with Article 10 of Directive 92/119//EC, protection zones were immediately established around the outbreaks sites.(3) The movement or transport of pigs on public and private roads within the protection zones has been prohibited.(4) Italy has submitted a request for making use of three slaughterhouses situated in the protection zone for the slaughtering of pigs coming from outside the said zone, in accordance with point 7(2)(d) of Annex II to Directive 92/119/EEC.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. 1. Italy is authorised to make use of the Salumificio di Leonardo, Mattatoi Comunale di Pineto and Mattatoio Comunale di Atri slaughterhouses located in the protection zones established in March 2002 around the outbreaks of swine vesicular disease occur in the municipalities of Moscufo and Atri in the Region Abruzzo, under the following conditions:- the pigs shall proceed from holdings located outside the protection and surveillance zones established following the above outbreaks, and shall be directly transported to the slaughterhouses, without unloading or stopping,- the access to the slaughterhouses shall be via corridors. The details of these corridors shall be laid down in the Italian legislation,- when entering a corridor, vehicles carrying pigs for slaughter shall be sealed by the competent authorities. At the time of sealing, the authorities shall record the registration number of the vehicle and the number of pigs carried by the vehicle,- on arrival at the slaughterhouse, the competent authorities shall:(i) inspect and remove the seal of the vehicle;(ii) record the registration number of the vehicle and the number of pigs on the vehicle.2. Italy shall ensure that any vehicle carrying pigs to the slaughterhouses referred to in paragraph 1 undergoes cleaning and disinfection under official supervision immediately after unloading and that all appropriate precautions are taken to avoid the risk of re-contamination of the vehicle. This Decision is applicable until 15 May 2002. This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.. Done at Brussels, 18 April 2002.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 69. +",meat processing industry;cutting premises;cutting-up premises;slaughterhouse;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;Italy;Italian Republic;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme,21 +40601,"2012/233/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 27 April 2012 determining the date from which the Visa Information System (VIS) is to start operations in a second region. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 767/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 concerning the Visa Information System (VIS) and the exchange of data between Member States on short-stay visas (VIS Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 48(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) According to Commission Decision 2010/49/EC of 30 November 2009 determining the first regions for the start of operations of the Visa Information System (VIS) (2), the second region where the collection and transmission of data to the VIS for all applications should start comprises Israel, Jordan, the Lebanon and Syria.(2) The Member States have notified the Commission that they have made the necessary technical and legal arrangements to collect and transmit the data referred to in Article 5(1) of the VIS Regulation to the VIS for all applications in that region, including arrangements for the collection and/or transmission of the data on behalf of another Member State.(3) The condition laid down by the first sentence of Article 48(3) of the VIS Regulation thus being fulfilled, it is therefore necessary to determine the date from which the VIS is to start operations in a second region.(4) In view of the need to set the date for the start of the VIS in the very near future this Decision should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.(5) Given that the VIS Regulation builds upon the Schengen acquis, Denmark notified the implementation of the VIS Regulation in its national law in accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community. Denmark is therefore bound under international law to implement this Decision.(6) This Decision constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis in which the United Kingdom does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2000/365/EC of 29 May 2000 concerning the request of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (3). The United Kingdom is therefore not bound by it or subject to its application.(7) This Decision constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis in which Ireland does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 February 2002 concerning Ireland’s request to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (4). Ireland is therefore not bound by it or subject to its application.(8) As regards Iceland and Norway, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters’ association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (5), which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point B of Council Decision 1999/437/EC (6) on certain arrangements for the application of that Agreement.(9) As regards Switzerland, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (7), which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point B of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2008/146/EC (8).(10) As regards Liechtenstein, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis, which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point B of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2011/350/EU (9).(11) As regards Cyprus, this Decision constitutes an act building upon, or otherwise related to, the Schengen acquis within the meaning of Article 3(2) of the 2003 Act of Accession.(12) As regards Bulgaria and Romania, this Decision constitutes an act building upon, or otherwise related to, the Schengen acquis within the meaning of Article 4(2) of the 2005 Act of Accession,. The Visa Information System shall start operations in the second region determined by Decision 2010/49/EC on 10 May 2012. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Decision shall apply in accordance with the Treaties.. Done at Brussels, 27 April 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 60.(2)  OJ L 23, 27.1.2010, p. 62.(3)  OJ L 131, 1.6.2000, p. 43.(4)  OJ L 64, 7.3.2002, p. 20.(5)  OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 36.(6)  OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31.(7)  OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 52.(8)  OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 1.(9)  OJ L 160, 18.6.2011, p. 19. +",Israel;State of Israel;Jordan;Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan;Lebanon;Lebanese Republic;Syria;Syrian Arab Republic;information system;automatic information system;on-line system;data transmission;data flow;interactive transmission;disclosure of information;information disclosure;Schengen Agreement;visa policy;data collection;compiling data;data retrieval,21 +2196,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 897/82 of 20 April 1982 amending for the third time Regulation (EEC) No 1842/81 in respect of the grant of adjusted refunds in the case of cereals exported in the form of certain spirituous beverages. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2727/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3808/81 (2), and in particular Articles 16 (6) and 24 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1188/81 of 28 April 1981 laying down general rules for granting refunds adjusted in the case of cereals exported in the form of certain spirituous beverages and the criteria for fixing the amount of such refunds and amending Regulation (EEC) No 3035/80 concerning certain products not covered by Annex II to the Treaty (3), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1842/81 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3487/81 (5), lays down the procedure for granting adjusted refunds on cereals exported in the form of certain spirituous beverages;Whereas Article 1 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1842/81 lays down that the payment declaration shall include the net weight of the products; whereas, moreover, Article 4 (3) of the same Regulation lays down that the cereals or malt employed must be of sound, merchantable quality; whereas, in the interest of clarity, the concept of humidity used in that Regulation should be defined;Whereas the moisture content of cereals does not usually exceed 16 %; whereas cereals with a moisture content exceeding 16 % are sometimes used in the production of whisky; whereas provision should accordingly be made for a reduction; whereas the reduction should be greater in cases where the moisture content of the cereals used exceeds 18 %, to take account of the fact that such cereals have not been dried;Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 2731/75 (6), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1156/77 (7), also lays down a standard method of testing for moisture content of cereals; whereas reference should be made to that method, while allowing the use of other commonly-used methods, provided the latter offer sufficient guarantees;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 1842/81 is hereby amended as follows:1. In paragraph 2 the following point (c) is added:‘(c) the moisture content’.2. The following paragraph 3 is added: This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 July 1982.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 April 1982.For the CommissionPoul DALSAGERMember of the Commission(1)  OJ No L 281, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1.(2)  OJ No L 382, 31. 12. 1981, p. 37.(3)  OJ No L 121, 5. 5. 1981, p. 3.(4)  OJ No L 183, 4. 7. 1981, p. 10.(5)  OJ No L 352, 8. 12. 1981, p. 18.(6)  OJ No L 281, 1. 11. 1975, p. 22.(7)  OJ No L 136, 2. 6. 1977, p. 11. +",cereal product;cereal preparation;processed cereal product;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;alcoholic beverage;fermented beverage;spirituous beverage;analytical chemistry;centrifuging;chemical analysis;chemical testing;chromatography;conductometry;electrolytic analysis;photometry;volumetric analysis,21 +43188,"2014/51/EU: Council Decision of 28 January 2014 authorising Member States to ratify, in the interests of the European Union, the Convention concerning decent work for domestic workers, 2011, of the International Labour Organisation (Convention No 189). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 153 in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a)(v) and Article 218(8), first subparagraph thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,Whereas:(1) The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission are promoting the ratification of international labour conventions that have been classified by the International Labour Organisation as up-to-date, as a contribution to the European Union’s effort to promote decent work for all both inside and outside the Union, of which the protection and improvement of workers’ working conditions is an important aspect.(2) Most of the rules under Convention No 189 concerning decent work for domestic workers, 2011, of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), hereinafter ‘the Convention’, are covered to a large extent by Union acquis in the areas of social policy, anti-discrimination, judicial cooperation in criminal matters and asylum and immigration.(3) The Convention’s provisions on protecting migrant domestic workers potentially affect the freedom of movement for workers — an area which falls under the Union’s exclusive competence.(4) As a consequence, parts of the Convention fall within the competence of the Union, and Member States may not enter into commitments in relation to these parts outside the framework of the Union’s institutions.(5) The European Union cannot ratify the Convention, as only States can be parties thereto.(6) In this situation, Member States and the Union’s institutions must cooperate in regard to the ratification of the Convention.(7) The Council should therefore authorise the Member States that are bound by Union law on minimum requirements in the area of working conditions to ratify the Convention in the interests of the Union,. Member States are hereby authorised to ratify, for the parts falling under the competence conferred upon the Union by the Treaties, the Convention concerning decent work for domestic workers, 2011, of the International Labour Organisation (Convention No 189). This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 January 2014.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. STOURNARAS +",humanisation of work;humanization of work;improvement of working conditions;job diversification;job enrichment;job expansion;job rotation;quality of life at work;International Labour Organisation;ILO (International Labour Organisation);International Labour Organization;ratification of an agreement;conclusion of an agreement;international convention;multilateral convention;wages for housework;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,21 +1930,"95/482/EC: Commission Decision of 8 November 1995 on the adoption of the Community programme for structural assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products in Sweden (Objective No 5a outside Objective No 6 regions - the period 1995 to 1999) (Only the Swedish text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3699/93 of 21 December 1993 laying down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products (1), hereinafter referred to as 'the sector`, and in particular Article 4 (2) thereof,Whereas the Government of Sweden submitted to the Commission on 12 May 1995 the single programming document referred to in Article 3 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 3699/93;Whereas the single programming document includes amongst others a description of the priorities selected and the applications for assistance from the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG), as well as an indication of the planned use of the assistance available from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the other financial instruments in implementing the Community programme concerning the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products, hereinafter referred to as 'the sector`;Whereas certain areas of Sweden are eligible for structural assistance under Objective 6 as defined in Protocol No 6 on the special procedures concerning Objective 6 in the framework of the Structural Funds in Finland and Sweden (2), this new priority objective which is in addition to the other five objectives under the Structural Funds and implemented under Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (4); whereas structural assistance for measures in these areas will be covered by a general programme for Objective 6;Whereas a separate decision on the Community programme for structural measures has to be taken for those regions of Sweden, that are not covered by Objective 6;Whereas, in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94, the Commission is charged with ensuring, within the framework of the partnership, coordination and consistency between assistance from the funds and assistance provided by the EIB and the other financial instruments, including the ECSC and the other actions for structural purposes;Whereas the EIB has been involved in the drawing up of the Community programme in accordance with the provisions of Article 8 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, applicable by analogy in the establishment of the single programming document; whereas the EIB has declared itself prepared to contribute to the implementation of this document on the basis of the forecast loan packages shown in this Decision and in conformity with its statutory provisions;Whereas Article 2 second subparagraph of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1866/90 of 2 July 1990 on arrangements for using the ecu for the purpose of the budgetary management of the Structural Funds (6), amended by Regulation (EC) No 2745/94 (7), stipulates that in the Commission decisions approving a single programming document, the Community assistance available for the entire period and the annual breakdown thereof shall be set out in ecus at current prices for the year in which each decision is taken and giving rise to indexation; whereas this annual breakdown must be compatible with the progressive increase in the commitment appropriations shown in annual breakdown must be compatible with the progressive increase in the commitment appropriations shown in Annex III to Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 in the version modified by the act of Accession (1), whereas indexation based on a single rate per year, corresponding to the rates applied annually to budget appropriations on the basis of the mechanism for the technical adjustment of the financial perspectives;Whereas Article 1 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2080/93 of 20 July 1993 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the financial instrument for fisheries guidance (2), defines the measures for which the FIFG may provide financial support; whereas Regulation (EC) No 3699/93 defines the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the sector;Whereas the Community programme has been established in agreement with the Member State concerned through the partnership defined in Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88;Whereas the Community programme satisfies the conditions and includes the information required by Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88;Whereas Article 1 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (3) as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 2730/94 (4) states that the legal commitments entered into for measures extending over more than one financial year must contain a time limit for implementation which must be specified to the recipient in due form when the aid is granted;Whereas all the other conditions laid down for the grant of aid from the FIFG have been complied with;Whereas the measures contained in this Decision are consistent with the opinion of the Standing Management Committee of Fisheries Structures,. The Community programme for structural assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products in Sweden under Objective 5a, excluding Objective 6 areas, covering the period 1 January 1995 to 31 December 1999 (5), is hereby approved. The Community programme includes the following essential information:(a) A statement of the main priorities for joint action, their specific quantified objectives, an appraisal of their expected impact and their consistency with economic, social and regional policies in Sweden.The main priorities are:- adjustment of fishing effort,- renewal and modernisation of the fishing fleet,- aquaculture,- protection of marine areas,- fishing port facilities,- product processing and marketing,- product promotion,- studies, technical assistance and other services provided.(b) The assistance from the FIFG as referred to in Article 3 and 4.(c) The detailed provisions for implementing the single programming document comprising:- the procedures for monitoring and evaluation,- the financial implementation provisions,- the rules for compliance with Community policies.(d) The procedures for verifying additionality and an initial evaluation of the latter. The assistance from the FIFG granted to this Community programme amounts to a maximum of ECU 40 million in 1995 prices.The expenditure actually incurred is eligible for assistance under FIFG from 12 May 1995.The procedure for granting this financial assistance, including the financial contribution from the FIFG to the various priorities and measures which this present Community programme comprises, is set out in the financing plan.The national financial contribution as indicated in the financing plan as contained in the single programming document may be met in part by Community loans from the European Investment Bank and other types of loan. For the purpose of indexation, the annual breakdown of the global maximal allocation foreseen for the assistance from the FIFG is as follows:>TABLE> The budgetary commitment for the first instalment under FIFG amounts to ECU 7,63 million. Commitment of subsequent instalments will be based on the financing plan for the single programming document achieved and progress in its implementation. The terms for the granting of the assistance may be amended subsequently, subject to the availability of funds and the budgetary rules, in the light of adjustments decided on in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 25 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88. The Community aid concerns expenditure on operations under the present Community programme which, in the Member State concerned, is the subject of legally binding commitments and for which the requisite finance has been specifically allocated no later than 31 December 1999. The final date for taking account of expenditure on these measures is 31 December 2001. The single programming document shall be implemented in accordance with Community law, and in particular Articles 6, 30, 48, 52 and 59 of the Treaty and the Community Directives on the coordination of procedures for the award of contracts. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Sweden.. Done at Brussels, 8 November 1995.For the Commission Emma BONINO Member of the Commission +",fishing industry;fishing;fishing activity;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;Structural Funds;reform of the structural funds;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;FIFG;European Fisheries Guidance Fund;Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +35064,"2008/332/EC: Commission Decision of 24 April 2008 on financial aid from the Community for the year 2008 for certain Community reference laboratories in the field of animal health and live animals (notified under document number C(2008) 1570). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Article 28(2) thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules (2), and in particular Article 32(7) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 28(1) of Decision 90/424/EEC Community reference laboratories in the field of animal health and live animals may be granted Community aid.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 of 28 November 2006 laying down detailed rules for the granting of Community financial assistance to Community reference laboratories for feed and food and the animal health sector (3) provides that the financial assistance from the Community is to be granted if the approved work programmes are efficiently carried out and the beneficiaries supply all the necessary information within certain time limits.(3) In accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 the relationship between the Commission and Community reference laboratories is laid down in a partnership agreement which is supported by a multi-annual work programme.(4) The Commission has assessed the work programmes and corresponding budget estimates submitted by the Community reference laboratories for the year 2008.(5) Accordingly, Community financial assistance should be granted to the Community reference laboratories designated to carry out the functions and duties provided for in the following acts:— Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (4),— Council Directive 92/66/EEC of 14 July 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of Newcastle disease (5),— Council Directive 2005/94/EC of 20 December 2005 on Community measures for the control of avian influenza and repealing Directive 92/40/EEC (6),— Council Directive 92/119/EEC of 17 December 1992 introducing general Community measures for the control of certain animals diseases and specific measures relating swine vesicular disease (7),— Council Directive 2003/85/EC of 29 September 2003 on Community measures for the control of foot-and-mouth disease repealing Directive 85/511/EEC and Decisions 89/531/EEC and 91/665/EEC and amending Directive 92/46/EEC (8),— Council Directive 93/53/EEC of 24 June 1993 introducing minimum Community measures for the control of certain fish diseases (9),— Council Directive 95/70/EC of 22 December 1995 introducing minimum Community measures for the control of certain diseases affecting bivalve molluscs (10),— Council Directive 92/35/EEC of 29 April 1992 laying down control rules and measures to combat African horse sickness (11),— Council Directive 2000/75/EC of 20 November 2000 laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue (12),— Council Decision 2000/258/EC of 20 March 2000 designating a specific institute responsible for establishing the criteria necessary for standardising the serological tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines (13),— Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 for brucellosis,— Council Directive 2002/60/EC of 27 June 2002 laying down specific provisions for the control of African swine fever and amending Directive 92/119/EEC as regards Teschen disease and African swine fever (14),— Council Decision 96/463/EC of 23 July 1996 designating the reference body responsible for collaborating in rendering uniform the testing methods and the assessment of the results for pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species (15).(6) Financial assistance for the operation and organisation of workshops of Community reference laboratories should also be in conformity with the eligibility rules laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006.(7) In accordance with Articles 3(2)(a) and 13 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (16) animal disease eradication and control programmes (veterinary measures) are to be financed from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund. Nevertheless, in the present cases and in the absence of duly justified exceptional cases, expenditure relating to administrative and personnel costs incurred by Member States and beneficiaries of aid from the EAGF shall be excluded from financing by the Fund. For financial control purposes, Articles 9, 36 and 37 of that Regulation are to apply.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. For classical swine fever, the Community grants financial assistance to the Institut für Virologie der Tierärztlichen Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Germany, to carry out the functions and duties set out in Annex IV to Directive 2001/89/EC.The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 to be incurred by that institute for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 241 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2008, of which a maximum of EUR 18 000 shall be dedicated to the organisation of a technical workshop on classical swine fever diagnostic techniques. For Newcastle disease, the Community grants financial assistance to the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA), New Haw, Addlestone, United Kingdom, to carry out the functions and duties set out in Annex V to Directive 92/66/EEC.The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 to be incurred by that laboratory for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 78 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2008. For avian influenza, the Community grants financial assistance to the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA), New Haw, Addlestone, United Kingdom, to carry out the functions and duties set out in Annex VII to Directive 2005/94/EC.The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 to be incurred by that laboratory for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 414 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2008. For swine vesicular disease, the Community grants financial assistance to the AFRC Institute for Animal Health, Pirbright Laboratory, Pirbright, United Kingdom, to carry out the functions and duties set out in Annex III to Directive 92/119/EEC.The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 to be incurred by that laboratory for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 135 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2008. For foot-and-mouth disease, the Community grants financial assistance to the Institute for Animal Health, Pirbright Laboratory, of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Pirbright, United Kingdom, to carry out the functions and duties set out in Annex XVI to Directive 2003/85/EC.The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 to be incurred by that laboratory for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 312 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2008. For fish diseases, the Community grants financial assistance to the Statens Veterinære Serumlaboratorium, Aarhus, Denmark, to carry out the functions and duties set out in Annex C to Directive 93/53/EEC.The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 to be incurred by that laboratory for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 212 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2008. For diseases of bivalve molluscs, the Community grants financial assistance to the IFREMER, La Tremblade, France, to carry out the functions and duties set out in Annex B to Directive 95/70/EC.The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 to be incurred by that institute for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 100 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2008. For African horse sickness, the Community grants financial assistance to the Laboratorio Central de Sanidad Animal de Algete, Algete (Madrid), Spain, to carry out the functions and duties set out in Annex III to Directive 92/35/EEC.The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 to be incurred by that laboratory for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 70 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2008. For bluetongue, the Community grants financial assistance to the AFRC Institute for Animal Health, Pirbright Laboratory, Pirbright, United Kingdom, to carry out the functions and duties set out in Annex II(B) to Directive 2000/75/EC.The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 to be incurred by that laboratory for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 313 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2008. 0For rabies serology, the Community grants financial assistance to the AFSSA, Laboratoire d’études sur la rage et la pathologie des animaux sauvages, Nancy, France, to carry out the functions and duties set out in Annex II to Decision 2000/258/EC.The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 to be incurred by that laboratory for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 200 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2008. 1For brucellosis, the Community grants financial assistance to the AFSSA, Laboratoire d’études et de recherches en pathologie animale et zoonoses, Maisons-Alfort, France, to carry out the functions and duties set out in Article 32(2) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 to be incurred by that laboratory for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 246 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2008, of which a maximum of EUR 26 000 shall be dedicated to the organisation of a technical workshop on brucellosis diagnostic techniques. 2For African swine fever, the Community grants financial assistance to the Centro de Investigación en Sanidad Animal, Valdeolmos, Madrid, Spain, to carry out the functions and duties set out in Annex V to Directive 2002/60/EC.The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 to be incurred by that research centre for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 160 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2008. 3For collaborating in rendering uniform the testing methods and the assessment of the results for pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species, the Community grants financial assistance to the INTERBULL Centre, Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden, to carry out the functions and duties set out in Annex II to Decision 96/463/EC.The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1754/2006 to be incurred by that centre for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 90 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2008. 4This Decision is addressed to:— Institut für Virologie der Tierärztlichen Hochschule, Bischofscholer Damm 15 D-3000, Hannover, Germany,— Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) Weybridge, New Haw, Addelstone, Surrey KT15 3NB United Kingdom,— AFRC Institute for Animal Health, Pirbright Laboratory, Pirbright, Woking, Surrey GU24 ONF, United Kingdom,— Statens Veterinære Serumlaboratorium, Hangovej 2, 8200-Åarhus, Denmark,— Ifremer, B.P. 133 17390 La Tremblade, France,— Laboratorio Central de Sanidad Animal de Algete, Ctra. De Algete km. 8, Valdeolmos, 281100, Algete (Madrid), Spain,— AFSSA, Laboratoire d’études sur la rage et la pathologie des animaux sauvages, site de Nancy, Domaine de Pixérécourt, BP 9, F-54220 Malzéville, France,— AFSSA, Laboratoire d’études et de recherches en pathologie animale et zoonoses, 23 avenue du Général de Gaulle F-94706 Maisons-Alfort, Cedex France,— Centro de Investigación en Sanidad Animal, Ctra. De Algete a El Casar, Valdeolmos 28130, Madrid, Spain,— Interbull Centre, Institutionen för husdjursgenetik, Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet, Box 7023, S-750 07.. Done at Brussels, 24 April 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1; corrected by OJ L 191, 28.5.2004, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 301/2008 (OJ L 97, 9.4.2008, p. 85).(3)  OJ L 331, 29.11.2006, p. 8.(4)  OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2007/729/EC (OJ L 294, 13.11.2007, p. 26).(5)  OJ L 260, 5.9.1992, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/104/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 352).(6)  OJ L 10, 14.1.2006, p. 16.(7)  OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 69. Directive as last amended by Directive 2007/10/EC (OJ L 63, 1.3.2007, p. 24).(8)  OJ L 306, 22.11.2003, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/104/EC.(9)  OJ L 175, 19.7.1993, p. 23. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2007/729/EC.(10)  OJ L 332, 30.12.1995, p. 33. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2007/729/EC.(11)  OJ L 157, 10.6.1992, p. 19. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2007/729/EC.(12)  OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 74. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2007/729/EC.(13)  OJ L 79, 30.3.2000, p. 40. Decision as amended by Commission Decision 2003/60/EC (OJ L 23, 28.1.2003, p. 30).(14)  OJ L 192, 20.7.2002, p. 27. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2007/729/EC.(15)  OJ L 192, 2.8.1996, p. 19.(16)  OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1437/2007 (OJ L 322, 7.12.2007, p. 1). +",live animal;animal on the hoof;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;animal health;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,21 +2935,"Council Regulation (EC) No 2425/2001 of 3 December 2001 amending Regulation (EC) No 2848/2000 fixing for 2001 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where limitations in catch are required. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture(1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) In accordance with the Agreed Record between the European Community and the Faroe Islands, the Faroe Islands are entitled to a Norway pout quota higher than that allocated in Council Regulation (EC) No 2848/2000(2). Therefore, the fishing possibilities for 2001 on this stock need to be revised.(2) The Community, on behalf of Sweden, has agreed with Poland that the right to fish for herring allocated to Sweden in Polish waters shall be transferred to Community waters.(3) A definitive catch limitation for capelin in the North Atlantic has been fixed and, consequently, the definitive Community catch quota for this stock within the waters of Greenland should be fixed.(4) The area of distribution of redfish in the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) area overlaps with certain areas of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) Regulatory Area; it is therefore necessary to introduce a mechanism to consider catches in both areas as part of the same stock, as recommended by NEAFC and NAFO at their meetings in March 2001.(5) Within the framework of NAFO, new limits on the number of days to fish for northern prawn have been established in March 2001.(6) The Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) adopted, at its annual meeting in June 2001, catch limitations for yellowfin tuna. Although the Community is not a member of this organisation, it is necessary to implement those catch limitations to ensure sustainable management of this fish resource.(7) In the framework of NEAFC, new protected areas were recommended in March 2001 to protect haddock.(8) Within the framework of the International Baltic Sea Fisheries Commission (IBSFC), new technical conservation measures have been recommended in March 2001 for the cod fishery. Those recommendations should be implemented by the Community.(9) Agreements have been reached between the European Community, Norway and the Faroe Islands on the arrangement of fishing licences.(10) The biological situation of the blue whiting stock does not allow any additional fishing in areas outside national jurisdiction in ICES subarea II. Consequently, a TAC of 0 should be introduced for this year for the areas in ICES subareas I and II that belong to the NEAFC Regulatory area.(11) Regulation (EC) No 2848/2000 should therefore be amended accordingly.(12) In order to ensure the long-term livelihood of Community fishermen, it is important to implement fisheries legislation involving TACs and quotas during the year to which they apply. Given the urgency of the matter, it is imperative to grant an exception to the six-week period mentioned in paragraph 1(3) of the Protocol on the role of national Parliaments in the European Union, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaties establishing the European Communities,. Regulation (EC) No 2848/2000 is hereby amended as follows:1. the entry in Annex I to this Regulation shall replace the corresponding entry in Annex IB;2. the entry in Annex Ia to this Regulation shall replace the corresponding entry in Annex IA;3. the entries in Annex II to this Regulation shall replace the corresponding entries in Annex IC;4. the entry in Annex IIa to this Regulation shall be inserted in Annex IC;5. Annex IE shall be amended as follows:(i) the entry in Annex III to this Regulation shall replace the corresponding entry;(ii) the entry in Annex IV to this Regulation shall be added;6. the entry in Annex V to this Regulation shall be added in Annex IF;7. Annex V shall be amended as follows:(i) the text under point 1 shall be replaced by the following: ""Notwithstanding the conditions set out in Annex V of Regulation (EC) No 88/98, and in order to guarantee the selectivity of the trawls, Danish seines and similar nets with special mesh openings as referred to in Annex IV of the same Regulation, the two models of exit windows described in Appendix I and the model described in Appendix II to this Annex shall be authorised in 2001"";(ii) a new point 9 shall be inserted as follows: ""9. Haddock boxAll fishing, except with longlines, shall be prohibited in waters beyond the areas under national jurisdiction of Member States in the box bounded by the following coordinates:>TABLE>""(iii) Annex VI to this Regulation shall be added as Appendix II;8. the entries in Annex VII to this Regulation shall replace the corresponding entries in Annex VI, Part I and Part II. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 December 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. Vandenbroucke(1) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1.)(2) OJ L 334, 30.12.2000, p. 1.ANNEX I>TABLE>ANNEX Ia>TABLE>ANNEX II>TABLE>>TABLE>ANNEX IIa>TABLE>ANNEX III>TABLE>ANNEX IV>TABLE>ANNEX V>TABLE>ANNEX VIAppendix II to Annex VSpecifications of Top Window Codend ""BACOMA""Specification of 120 mm, measured as inner diameter opening, square mesh window in a codend with a 105 mm or larger mesh size in trawls, Danish seines or similar towed nets.The window shall be a rectangular section of netting in the codend. There shall be only one window. The window shall not be obstructed in any way by either internal or external attachments.Size of the codend, extension piece and the rear end of the trawlThe codend shall be constructed of two panels of equal size, joined together by selvedges one on each side.The carrying on board of a net having more than 100 open diamond meshes in any circumference of the codend, excluding the joining or the selvedges shall be prohibited.The number of open diamond meshes, excluding those in the selvedges, at any point on any circumference of any extension or lengthening piece shall not be less or more than the maximum number of meshes on the circumference of the front end of the codend stricto sensu and the rear end of the tapered section of the trawl excluding meshes in the selvedges (Figure 1).Location of the windowThe window shall be inserted into the top panel of the codend. The window shall terminate not more than 4 meshes from the codline, inclusive of the hand braided row of meshes through which the codline is passed (Figure 2).Size of the windowThe width of the window, expressed in number of mesh bars, shall be equal to the number of open diamond meshes in the top panel divided by two. If necessary, it will be allowed to maintain at the most 20 % of the number of open diamond meshes in the top panel divided evenly on the both sides of the window panel (Figure 3).Length of the window shall be at least 3,5 meters.The netting of the windowThe meshes shall have a minimum mesh opening of 120 millimetres. The meshes shall be square meshes i.e. all four sides of the window netting will be cut all bars. The netting shall be mounted such that the bars run parallel and perpendicular to the length of the codend. The netting shall be knotless braided single twine or a netting with similar proven selective properties (stiffness, strengths and stability). The diameter of the single yarn shall be at least 4,9 millimetres.Other specificationThe mounting specifications are defined in Figures 4a to c. The length of the lifting strap shall not be less than 4 m.Figure 1>PIC FILE= ""L_2001328EN.001401.TIF"">A trawl gear can be divided into three different sections according to their shape and function. Trawl body is always a tapered section often between 10 and 40 m long. Extension piece is untapered section normally manufactured of either one or two pieces of 49,5 mesh long nets giving a stretched length between 6 or 12 m. Codend is also an untapered section often made of double twine in order to have a better resistance against heavy wearing. The length of codend is often 49,5 meshes i.e. ca 6 meter although shorter codends (2 to 4) exists in smaller vessels. The part below lifting strap is called lifting bag.Figure 2>PIC FILE= ""L_2001328EN.001402.TIF"">The distance of window panel from codline is 4 meshes. There are 3,5 diamond meshes in the upper panel and one 0,5 mesh deep hand-braided ""codline"" row.Figure 3>PIC FILE= ""L_2001328EN.001501.TIF"">Twenty percent of diamond meshes in the upper panel along a perpendicular row running from one selvedge to another may be maintained. For example (like in figure) if the upper panel would be 30 open meshes wide 20 % of that would be 6 meshes. Then three open meshes is divided on both sides of the window panel. Consequently the width of the window panel would then become 12 mesh bars (30 - 6 = 24 diamond meshes divided by two is 12 mesh bars).Figure 4a>PIC FILE= ""L_2001328EN.001601.TIF"">Showing the construction of lower panel made of 49,5 meshes deep nettingFigure 4b>PIC FILE= ""L_2001328EN.001701.TIF"">The construction of upper panel, size and position of the window panel in case where the escape panel runs from selvedge to selvedgeFigure 4c>PIC FILE= ""L_2001328EN.001801.TIF"">The construction of upper panel in case 20 % of diamond meshes in the upper panel are maintained and equally divided on both sides of the windowANNEX VIIPART IQUANTITATIVE LIMITATIONS OF LICENCES AND FISHING PERMITS FOR COMMUNITY VESSELS FISHING IN THIRD COUNTRY WATERS>TABLE>PART IIQUANTITATIVE LIMITATIONS OF LICENCES AND FISHING PERMITS FOR THIRD COUNTRIES VESSELS IN COMMUNITY WATERS>TABLE> +",fishing fleet;fishing capacity;fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;conservation of fish stocks;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +12486,"94/739/EC: Commission Decision of 14 November 1994 on marking and use of pig meat in application of Article 9 of Council Directive 80/217/EEC (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980 introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (1), as last amended by Decision 93/384/EEC (2), and in particular Article 9, paragraph 6 (g) thereof,Whereas on 6 October 1994 an outbreak of classical swine fever in the municipality of Nevelle, East Flanders was declared by the Belgian veterinary authorities;Whereas in accordance with Article 9 (1) of Directive 80/217/EEC a surveillance zone was immediately established around the outbreak site;Whereas all contact premises and pig holdings in the surveillance zone have been serologically and clinically tested without finding any evidence that the virus did spread to this zone;Whereas the provisions for the use of a health mark on fresh meat are given in Council Directive 64/433/EEC of 26 June 1964, on health conditions for the production and marketing of fresh meat (3), as last amended by Directive 92/5/EEC (4);Whereas Belgium has submitted a request for the adoption of a specific solution concerning marking and use of pigmeat coming from pigs kept on holdings situated in the surveillance zone and slaughtered subject to a specific authorization issued by the competent authority;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. Belgium is authorized to apply the mark described in Article 3 (1) (A) (e) of Directive 64/433/EEC to pigmeat obtained from pigs originating from holdings situated in the surveillance zone established on 6 October 1994 around the outbreak of classical swine fever in the municipality of Nevelle on the condition that the pigs in question:(a) originate from a holding to which, following the epidemiological inquiry, no contact has been established with an infected holding;(b) have been included in a programme for monitoring body temperature and clinical examination. The programme shall be carried out as given in Annex I;(c) have been slaughtered within 12 hours of arrival at the slaughterhouse.2. Belgium shall ensure that a certificate as given in Annex II is issued in respect of meat referred to in paragraph 1. Pigmeat which complies with the conditions of Article 1 (1) and enters into intra-Community trade must be accompanied by the certificate referred to in Article 1 (2). This Decision is applicable until 1 January 1995. This Decision is addressed to Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 November 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 11.(2) OJ No L 166, 8. 7. 1993, p. 34.(3) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 2012/64.(4) OJ No L 57, 2. 3. 1992, p. 1.ANNEX IMONITORING OF BODY TEMPERATURE The programme for monitoring body temperature and clinical examination referred to in Article 1 (1) (b) shall include the following:1. Within the 24-jour period before loading a consignment of pigs intended for slaughter, the competent veterinary authority shall ensure that the body temperature of a number of pigs of the said consignment is monitored by inserting a thermometer into the rectum. The number of pigs to be monitored for temperature shall be as given gelow:"""" ID=""1"">0 25> ID=""2"">all""> ID=""1"">26 30> ID=""2"">26""> ID=""1"">31 40> ID=""2"">31""> ID=""1"">41 50> ID=""2"">35""> ID=""1"">51 100> ID=""2"">45""> ID=""1"">101 200> ID=""2"">51""> ID=""1"">200+ > ID=""2"">60"">At the time of examination, the following information shall be recorded for each pig on a table issued by the competent veterinary authorities: number of eartag, time of examination and temperature.In cases where the examination shows a temperature of 40° C or above, the official veterinarian shall immediately be informed. He shall intiate a disease investigation and take into account the provisions of Article 4 of Council Directive 80/217/EEC introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever.2. Shortly (0-3 hours) before loading of the consignment examined as described under (1) above, a clinical examination shall be carried out by a veterinarian designated by the competent veterinary authorities.3. At the time of loading of the consignment of pigs examined as described under (1) and (2) above, the official veterinarian shall issue a health document, which shall acompany the consignment to the designated slaughterhouse.4. At the slaughterhouse of designation the results of the temperature monitoring shall be made available to the veterinarian who performs the ante-mortem examination.ANNEX IICERTIFICATE for fresh meat referred to in Article 1 (1) of Commission Decision 94/739/ECNo (1):Place of loading:Ministry:Department:I. Identification of meatMeat of pigsNature of cuts:Nature of packaging:Number of cuts or packages:Net weight:II. Origin of meatAddress and veterinary approval number of the approved slaughterhouse:Address and veterinary approval number of the approved cutting plant:III. Destination of meatThe meat will be sentfrom:(place of loading)to:(place of destination)by the following means of transport (2):Name and address of consignor:Name and address of consignee:IV. Health attestationI, the undersigned official veterinarian, certify that the meat described above was obtained under the conditions governing production and control laid down in Directive 64/433/EEC and is in conformity with the provisions of Commission Decision 94/739/EC on marking and use of pigmeat in application of Article 9 of Council Directive 80/217/EEC.Done at on(name and signature of the official veterinarian)(1) Serial No issued by the official veterinarian.(2) In the case of rail trucks and lorries, state the registration number and in the case of boats the name and, where necessary, the number of the container. +",trademark;manufacturer's trademark;product brand;service mark;stamp of origin;trade mark;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;product quality;quality criterion;pigmeat;pork;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium,21 +2453,"1999/868/EC: Commission Decision of 30 November 1999 amending Decision 1999/549/EC concerning certain protective measures relating to Newcastle disease in Australia (notified under document number C(1999) 3984) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries(1), and in particular Article 22(6) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC(2), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC(3), and in particular Article 18(7) thereof,Whereas:(1) due to outbreaks of Newcastle disease in the State of New South Wales in Australia the Commission adopted on 19 July 1999 Decision 1999/549/EC concerning certain protective measures relating to Newcastle disease in Australia(4), which suspended the importation of live birds, hatching eggs, fresh meat of poultry and farmed and wild feathered game meat from the said region until 1 December 1999;(2) since the adoption of Decision 1999/549/EC Australia has reported further occurence of Newcastle disease in the Sydney area of the State of New South Wales;(3) Australia has initiated a serological surveillance program on Newcastle disease for the affected region of New South Wales and the results are anticipated to be available in the early spring of 2000;(4) it is necessary in the light of the disease's evolution to amend the protective measures established by Decision 1999/549/EC;(5) no outbreaks of Newcastle disease have been reported outside the Sydney area, the region subject to special protective measures can be reduced to the eastern part of the State of New South Wales;(6) the special protective measures shall be in place until serological data from the disease-affected area have been made available;(7) the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. In Article 5 of Decision 1999/549/EC the date of ""1 December 1999"" is replaced by the date ""1 May 2000"".2. The Annex is replaced by the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 November 1999.For the CommissionDavid BYRNEMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 24, 31.1.1998, p. 9.(2) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56.(3) OJ L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 1.(4) OJ L 209, 7.8.1999, p. 36.ANNEXThe territory of Australia with the exception of the area of the State of New South Wales situated east of the Newell Highway (Brisbane to Melbourne). +",import;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;egg;Australia;Commonwealth of Australia;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,21 +25021,"2003/263/EC: Council Decision of 27 March 2003 on the signature and conclusion of a Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of negotiations between the parties on new mutual agricultural concessions. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133, in conjunction with Article 300(2), subparagraph 1, first sentence, thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part(1) (hereinafter referred to as the Europe Agreement), provides for certain reciprocal trade concessions for certain agricultural products.(2) Article 20(5) of the Europe Agreement provides that the Community and Poland shall examine product by product and on an orderly and reciprocal basis the possibilities of granting each other further concessions.(3) The first improvements to the preferential arrangements of the Europe Agreement were provided for in the Protocol adjusting trade aspects of the Europe Agreement to take account of the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union and the outcome of the Uruguay Round negotiations on agriculture, including improvements to the existing preferential arrangements, approved by Council Decision 2002/63/EC(2).(4) Improvements to the preferential arrangements were also provided for as a result of negotiations to liberalise agricultural trade concluded in 2000. On the Community side, these were implemented from 1 January 2001 by Regulation (EC) No 2851/2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with Poland(3). This second adjustment of the preferential arrangements has not yet been incorporated in the Europe Agreement in the form of an Additional Protocol.(5) Negotiations for further improvements to the preferential arrangements of the Europe Agreement were concluded on 23 December 2002.(6) The new Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Poland, of the other part (hereinafter referred to as the Protocol) should be approved with a view to consolidating all concessions in agricultural trade between the two sides, including the results of the negotiations concluded in 2000 and 2002.(7) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code(4) has codified the management rules for tariff quotas designed to be used following the chronological order of dates of customs declarations. Certain tariff quotas under this Decision should therefore be administered in accordance with those rules.(8) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(5).(9) As a result of the aforementioned negotiations, Regulation (EC) No 2851/2000 has effectively lost its substance and should therefore be repealed,. The attached Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of negotiations between the parties on new mutual agricultural concessions, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community. The President of the Council is authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Protocol on behalf of the Community and make the notification of approval provided for in Article 3 of the Protocol. The Commission shall adopt rules for the application of the Protocol in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 5(2). The order numbers as attributed to the tariff quotas in the Annex to this Decision may be changed by the Commission in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 5(2). Tariff quotas with an order number above 09.5100 shall be administered by the Commission in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee for Sugar instituted by Article 42 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001(6) or, where appropriate, by the committee instituted by the relevant provisions of the other Regulations on the common organisation of agricultural markets.2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Regulation (EC) No 2851/2000 shall be repealed as from the entry into force of the Protocol.. Done at Brussels, 27 March 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Stratakis(1) OJ L 348, 31.12.1993, p. 2.(2) OJ L 27, 30.1.2002, p. 1.(3) OJ L 332, 28.12.2000, p. 7.(4) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2002 (OJ L 68, 12.3.2002, p. 11).(5) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.(6) OJ L 178, 30.6.2001, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 680/2002 (OJ L 104, 20.4.2002, p. 26).ANNEXOrder numbers for EU tariff quotas for products originating in Poland(as referred to in Article 4)>TABLE> +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;Poland;Republic of Poland;agricultural product;farm product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;association agreement (EU);EC association agreement;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;agricultural trade,21 +3346,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2251/2002 of 17 December 2002 amending Regulation (EC) No 2759/1999 laying down rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period(1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2500/2001(2), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) One of the objectives of Article 1(2)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 is to solve priority and specific problems for the sustainable adaptation of the agricultural sector and rural areas in the applicant countries. Damage caused to agriculture and rural areas, including woodland, by exceptional natural disasters can constitute such problems as demonstrated by the flooding which in August 2002 caused considerable damage in various applicant countries. The Community needs to be able to respond appropriately to such exceptional natural disasters using various instruments including the pre-accession instrument set up under Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999.(2) When exceptional natural disasters, including those involving fires, adversely affect forests in various applicant countries, it should be possible to support certain actions in favour of that sector. Moreover, it should also be possible to take the preventive actions set out under the sixth indent of Article 30(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations(3).(3) Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2759/1999(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2251/2001(5), makes it possible to grant support for vocational training that contributes to the improvement of the occupational skill and competence of farmers and other persons involved in agricultural and forestry activities and their conversion. In the absence of any other pre-accession community financial instrument supporting vocational training, extending support for such training to any persons for activities that could benefit from pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development (Sapard) would contribute more effectively to the achievement of the objectives of Sapard.(4) Regulation (EC) No 2759/1999 should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Agricultural Structures and Rural Development Committee,. Regulation (EC) No 2759/1999 is amended as follows:1. Article 5 is replaced by the following:""Article 51. Support for vocational training may be granted to contribute to the improvement of the occupational skill and competence of farmers and other persons involved in agricultural activities and forestry activities and their conversion. In addition, support may be granted for the vocational training of other persons potentially engaged in activities eligible to any other measure in the Programme, except those referred to in the last indent of Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999.2. Support for vocational training shall not include courses of instruction or training which form part of normal programmes or systems of education at secondary or higher levels.""2. Article 7(1) is replaced by the following:""1. Support may be granted for the actions provided for in Articles 29 and 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 and subject to the conditions set out in those articles.However, support to restore forestry production potential may only be granted where the Commission determines that an exceptional natural disaster, irrespective of cause, has occurred."" This regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87.(2) OJ L 342, 27.12.2001, p. 1.(3) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80.(4) OJ L 331, 23.12.1999, p. 51.(5) OJ L 304, 21.11.2001, p. 6. +",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;rural development;rural planning;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,21 +31513,"2006/350/EC: Commission Decision of 28 April 2006 determining the quantities of methyl bromide permitted to be used for critical uses in the Community from 1 January to 31 December 2006 under Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (notified under document number C(2006) 1244). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (1), and in particular Article 3(2)(ii) thereof,Whereas:(1) Articles 3(2)(i)(d) and 4(2)(i)(d) of Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 prohibit the production, import and placing on the market of methyl bromide for all uses after 31 December 2004 except, among others (2), for critical uses in accordance with Article 3(2)(ii) and the criteria set out in Decision IX/6 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol, together with any other relevant criteria agreed by the Parties. Exemptions for critical uses are intended to be limited derogations to allow a short period of time for the adoption of alternatives.(2) Decision IX/6 states that methyl bromide should qualify as ‘critical’ only if the applicant determines that the lack of availability of methyl bromide for that specific use would result in a significant market disruption; and that there are no technically and economically feasible alternatives or substitutes available to the user that are acceptable from the standpoint of environment and health and are suitable to the crops and circumstances of the nomination. Furthermore, the production and consumption, if any, of methyl bromide for critical uses should be permitted only if all technically and economically feasible steps have been taken to minimise the critical use and any associated emission of methyl bromide. An applicant should also demonstrate that an appropriate effort is being made to evaluate, commercialise and secure national regulatory approval of alternatives and substitutes; and that research programmes are in place to develop and deploy alternatives and substitutes.(3) The Commission received 79 proposals for critical uses of methyl bromide from nine Member States including Belgium (44 070 kg), France (259 097 kg), Germany (19 450 kg), Ireland (1 250 kg), Italy (1 333 225 kg), Poland (45 900 kg), Portugal (50 000 kg), Spain (986 000 kg), the Netherlands (120 kg) and the United Kingdom (139 285 kg). A total of 2 878 397 kg was requested, comprising 2 690 275 kg (94 %) for pre-harvest uses and 188 140 kg (6 %) for post-harvest uses of methyl bromide. Germany subsequently informed the Commission that it had withdrawn all of its proposals as alternatives were now available.(4) The Commission applied the criteria contained within Decision IX/6 and Article 3(2)(ii) of Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 in order to determine the amount of methyl bromide that is eligible to be licensed for critical uses in 2006. The Commission found that adequate alternatives were available in the Community and had become more prevalent in many Parties to the Montreal Protocol in the period since the critical use proposals were compiled by Member States. As a result, the Commission determined that 1 607 587 kg of methyl bromide can be used in 2006 to satisfy critical uses in each of the Member States that had requested the use of methyl bromide. This amount equates to 8,4 % of 1991 consumption of methyl bromide in the European Community and indicates that more than 91,6 % of the methyl bromide has been replaced by alternatives. The critical-use categories are similar to those defined in Section IIB in Decision XVI/2 (3) and in Table A of Decision XVII/9 at the 17th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (4).(5) Article 3(2)(ii) requires the Commission to also determine which users may take advantage of the critical use exemption. As Article 17(2) requires Member States to define the minimum qualification requirements for personnel involved in the application of methyl bromide and, as fumigation is the only use, the Commission determined that methyl bromide fumigators are the only users proposed by the Member State and authorised by the Commission to use methyl bromide for critical uses. Fumigators are qualified to apply it safely, rather than for example farmers or mill owners that are generally not qualified to apply methyl bromide but who own properties on which it will be applied. In addition, Member States have put in place procedures to identify fumigators within their territory that are permitted to use methyl bromide for critical uses.(6) Decision IX/6 states that production and consumption of methyl bromide for critical uses should be permitted only if methyl bromide is not available from existing stocks of banked or recycled methyl bromide. Article 3(2)(ii) states that production and importation of methyl bromide shall be allowed only if no recycled or reclaimed methyl bromide is available from any of the Parties. In accordance with Decision IX/6 and Article 3(2)(ii), the Commission determined that 50 047 kg of stocks are available for critical uses.(7) Article 4(2)(ii) states that, subject to Article 4(4), the placing on the market and the use of methyl bromide by undertakings other than producers and importers shall be prohibited after 31 December 2005. Article 4(4) states that Article 4(2) shall not apply to the placing on the market and use of controlled substances if they are used to meet the licensed requests for critical uses of those users identified as laid down in Article 3(2).(8) Three uses of methyl bromide in this Decision are categorised as ‘biocidal’ uses for which additional restrictions apply. Commission Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003 (5) records methyl bromide as a biocidal substance that cannot be placed on the market after 1 September 2006. The Commission may authorise a Member State to use methyl bromide after this date provided the Member State demonstrates compliance with the criteria for an ‘essential use’ under Article 4a of Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003. The quantities of methyl bromide for biocidal uses for which an ‘essential use’ authorisation pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003 is required for any uses after 1 September 2006 are shown in Annexes I, IV and VIII of this Decision.(9) As critical uses of methyl bromide apply from 1 January 2006, and for the purpose of ensuring that interested companies and operators may benefit from the licensing system, it is appropriate that this present decision shall apply from that date.(10) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000,. The Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, Ireland, the Italian Republic, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland shall be permitted to use a total of 1 607 587 kg of methyl bromide for critical uses from 1 January to 31 December 2006 for the specific quantities and categories of use described in Annexes I to VIII. The Kingdom of Belgium, the Italian Republic and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland shall not be permitted to use methyl bromide for biocidal uses from 1 September to 31 December 2006 unless an ‘essential use’ authorisation for the specific uses shown in Annexes I, IV and VIII is granted to the relevant Member State following the procedures described in Article 4a of Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003. Stocks declared available for critical uses by the competent authority of each Member State shall be deducted from the amount that can be imported or produced to satisfy critical uses in that Member State. This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2006 and shall expire on 31 December 2006. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, Ireland, the Italian Republic, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 28 April 2006.For the CommissionStavros DIMASMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 244, 29.9.2000, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 29/2006 (OJ L 6, 11.1.2006, p. 27).(2)  Other uses are for quarantine and pre-shipment, as feedstock and for laboratory and analytical uses.(3)  UNEP/OzL.Pro.16/17. Report of the 16th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, held 22 to 26 November 2004 in Prague, Czech Republic.www.unep.org/ozone/Meeting_Documents/mop/index.asp(4)  UNEP/OzL.Pro.17/11. Report of the 17th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, held 12 to 16 December 2005 in Dakar, Senegal.www.unep.org/ozone/Meeting_Documents/mop/index.asp(5)  OJ L 307, 24.11.2003, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1048/2005 (OJ L 178, 9.7.2005, p. 1).ANNEX IThe Kingdom of Belgium(in kg)Categories of permitted critical usesFlour mills (17 mills) 2 752Artefacts (Musea/SGS) (1) 307Total 3 059Stocks of methyl bromide available for critical uses in the Member State = 479 kg.(1)  Methyl bromide cannot be used from 1 September to 31 December 2006 unless an essential use authorisation is granted to Belgium for this biocidal use under Article 4a of Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003.ANNEX IIThe Kingdom of Spain(in kg)Categories of permitted critical usesStrawberry runners (grown at high elevations) 230 000Strawberry fruit (Huelva, protected) 180 000Peppers (protected, in Murcia and south of Comunidad Valenciana) 50 000Cut flowers (Cataluña, carnation, protected and open field) 15 000Cut flowers (protected, in Cadiz and Sevilla) 39 000Rice (post-harvest) 36 000Total 550 000Stocks of methyl bromide available for critical uses in the Member State = 41 797 kg.ANNEX IIIThe French Republic(in kg)Categories of permitted critical usesSpecialist sandy-soil carrots (grown in Brittany, harvested by hand and susceptible to Fusarium solani and Rhizoctonia violacea) 5 000Cut flowers: ranunculus, anemone, paeonia and lily of the valley open-field 12 000Strawberry runners 35 000Forest nursery 1 500Orchard replant 7 500Nursery: orchard, raspberry 2 000Mills 8 000Chestnuts 1 800Seeds sold by PLAN-SPG company 121Total 72 921Stocks of methyl bromide available for critical uses in the Member State = 973 kg.ANNEX IVThe Italian Republic(in kg)Categories of permitted critical usesTomato (protected) 495 000Pepper (protected) 73 000Melon (protected) 38 000Eggplant (protected) 40 000Strawberry fruit (protected) 75 000Strawberry runners 60 000Cut flowers (protected) 74 000Mills and processors 55 000Artefacts (1) 5 000Total 915 000Stocks of methyl bromide available for critical uses in the Member State = 95 136 kg.(1)  Methyl bromide cannot be used from 1 September to 31 December 2006 unless an essential use authorisation is granted to Italy for this biocidal use under Article 4a of Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003.ANNEX VIreland(in kg)Categories of permitted critical usesFlour mills 888Total 888Stocks of methyl bromide available for critical uses in the Member State = 0 kg.ANNEX VIThe Kingdom of the Netherlands(in kg)Categories of permitted critical usesPostharvest disinfestations of strawberry runners 120Total 120Stocks of methyl bromide available for this critical use in the Member State = 0 kg.ANNEX VIIThe Republic of Poland(in kg)Categories of permitted critical usesMedicinal herbs and dried mushrooms as dry commodities 2 700Strawberry runners 28 000Cocoa and coffee 1 836Total 32 536Stocks of methyl bromide available for critical uses in the Member State = 915,3 kg.ANNEX VIIIThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland(in kg)Categories of permitted critical usesStrawberry fruit (protected and open field) 10 000Ornamental tree production for control of Verticillium wilt 2 500Raspberry 1 500Flour and rice mills 7 900Wheat, maize and rice buildings operated by Quaker Oats, Kelloggs, Weetabix Ltd, Ryecroft and EOM 6 098Processing plants operated by Warehouse and Spice Grinding Facility (Pataks Foods Ltd); and processing plants associated with herbs and spices operated by British Pepper and Spice Ltd, Lion Foods, and East Anglian Food Ingredients 1 591Dried commodities (nuts, dried fruit, rice, beans, cereal grains, edible seeds) for Whitworths Ltd 900Mill, associated biscuit food processing, finished product and storage areas operated by Ryvita Company Ltd (Dorset) 839Structures — facilities and equipment, processing and storage operated by Whitworths Ltd 450Occasionally infested spice products (including papadoms) processed by McCormick (UK) Ltd, British Pepper and Spice Ltd, East Anglian Food Ingredients and Pataks Foods Ltd 37Specialised cheese stores (1) 1 248Total 33 063Stocks of methyl bromide available for critical uses in the Member State = 5 227 kg.(1)  Methyl bromide cannot be used from 1 September to 31 December 2006 unless an essential use authorisation is granted to the United Kingdom for this biocidal use under Article 4a of Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003. +",chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;dangerous substance;dangerous product;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;stratospheric pollutant;CFC;chlorofluorcarbons;gas harmful to the ozone layer,21 +17835,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 427/98 of 23 February 1998 amending Regulation (EEC) No 210/69 on communications between Member States and the Commission with regard to milk and milk products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1587/96 (2), and in particular Article 28 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 210/69 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2283/97 (4), specifies the information on the management of the market in milk products to be notified regularly to the Commission; whereas entry into force of the Agreement on Agriculture reached in the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations requires, for the purposes of the commitments entered into thereunder, the provision of additional or more detailed information on exports; whereas experience has shown that certain provisions on this information have been interpreted differently from one Member State to another; whereas they should therefore be made more precise; whereas the communications on change of destination may be limited to cases where the refund for the destination fixed in advance and that for the actual destination differ; whereas the provisions concerned should therefore be adjusted;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. Article 6(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 210/69 is hereby amended as follows:1. Subparagraph (a) is replaced by the following:'(a) the quantities, split up by Combined Nomenclature code and by destination code, for which export formalities have been completed, indicating:(i) quantities with refund,(ii) quantities without refund.`2. Subparagraph (c) is replaced by the following:'(c) the quantities, split up by export refund nomenclature code for milk products, to which Article 20(3) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87 (***) has been applied, where the refund applied differs from that shown on the licence, and the difference between the refund for the destination indicated on the licence and that actually applied.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.However, Article 1(2) shall apply from 1 July 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 February 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13.(2) OJ L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 21.(3) OJ L 28, 5. 2. 1969, p. 1.(4) OJ L 314, 18. 11. 1997, p. 13. +",milk;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;milk product;dairy produce;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,21 +2445,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1087/98 of 28 May 1998 fixing certain indicative quantities for imports of bananas into the Community for the third quarter of 1998 (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Article 9(1) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 of 10 June 1993 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1409/96 (4), provides for the fixing of indicative quantities expressed as a percentage of the quantities allocated to the various countries or groups of countries mentioned in Annex I to Commission Regulation (EC) No 478/95 (5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 702/95 (6), for the purpose of issuing import licences for each quarter using data and forecasts relating to the Community market;Whereas, on the basis of an analysis of the data relating on the one hand to the quantities of bananas marketed in the Community in 1997 and in particular to actual imports in particular during the third quarter, and on the other hand to the outlook for supply of the market and consumption within the Community during the third quarter of 1998, an indicative quantity should be fixed for each country of origin at 27 % of the quantity allocated to it in the tariff quota to ensure adequate supplies to the Community as a whole;Whereas, on the basis of the same data, the authorized quantity referred to in Article 9(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 which operators in categories A and B can apply for in respect of the third quarter of 1998 should be fixed;Whereas the indicative quantities provided for in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 for the purposes of issuing import licences for traditional imports from ACP States should also be fixed;Whereas it should be recalled that, as a result of the Court of Justice rulings of 10 March 1998 in Cases 122/95, 364/95 and 365/95, to be admissible Category A and C import licences are no longer subject to the presentation of export licences for bananas originating in Costa Rica, Colombia or Nicaragua;Whereas this Regulation must enter into force prior to the period for the submission of licence applications in respect of the third quarter of 1998;Whereas the Management Committee for Bananas has not issued an opinion within the time limit laid down by its chairman,. For the Community as a whole for the third quarter of 1998, the indicative quantities provided for in Article 9(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 for imports of bananas under the tariff quota provided for in Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 shall be 27 % of the quantities laid down for each country or group of countries mentioned in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 478/95. The authorized quantities for Category A and B operators for the third quarter of 1998 as provided for in Article 9(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 shall amount to 29 % of the quantity allocated to each operator pursuant to the second paragraph of Article 6 of that Regulation. The indicative quantities provided for in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 for traditional ACP imports of bananas for the third quarter of 1998 shall be 30 % of the traditional quantities laid down in respect of each country in the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 404/93. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 May 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) OJ L 181, 20. 7. 1996, p. 13.(5) OJ L 49, 4. 3. 1995, p. 13.(6) OJ L 71, 31. 3. 1995, p. 84. +",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;third country;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;ACP countries,21 +5367,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 601/87 of 27 February 1987 amending for the third time Regulation (EEC) No 854/86 laying down detailed rules for applying compulsory distillation as referred to in Article 41 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/79. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/79 of 5 February 1979 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 536/87 (2), and in particular Article 41 (9) thereof,Whereas Article 41 of Regulation (EEC) No 337/79 is applicable in Spain with effect on the 1986/87 wine year; whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 854/86 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1863/86 (4), should be amended accordingly, in particular as regards demarcation of production regions;Whereas Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 854/86 specifies the conditions under which certain producers are granted exemption from the distillation scheme in question; whereas when applied during the 1985/86 wine year those provisions resulted in exemptions being granted in respect of too great a share of total production; whereas limits to the exemptions are feasible from an administrative point of view;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Commission Regulation (EEC) No 854/86 is hereby amended as follows:1. The following is added to Article 4 (2)'- Region 6: the Spanish sections of wine-growing zones C.'2. Article 4 (3) is supplemented by the following:'- Region 6: 27 500 000 hl'.3. In Article 5 (1) the last sentence is replaced by the following:'The abovementioned classes shall be fixed on the basis in particular of the yield classes provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 2102/84.'4. Article 9 (1) is replaced by the following:'1. Exemption from the obligation specified in Article 41 of Regulation (EEC) No 337/79 shall be granted to producers who are required, after any deductions under the fourth subparagraph of Article 41 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 337/79, to deliver a total of less than five hl of table wine for compulsory distillation.'5. The following paragraph is added to Article 14:'3. The product of coupage of a wine suitable for yielding white table wine or of a white wine with a wine suitable for yielding a red table wine or with a red table wine, in accordance with Article 125 (1) of the Act of Accession, may be delivered for distillation in Spain. To that end it shall be treated in the same way as a white table wine of type A I.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 February 1987.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 54, 5. 3. 1979, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 55, 25. 2. 1987, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 80, 25. 3. 1986, p. 14.(4) OJ No L 161, 17. 6. 1986, p. 30. +",crop yield;agricultural yield;yield per hectare;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;vineyard;vine;vine variety;winegrowing area;wine;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,21 +14698,"Council Regulation (EC) No 3070/95 of 21 December 1995 on the establishment of a pilot project on satellite tracking in the NAFO Regulatory Area. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas the Convention on future multilateral cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries was approved by the Council by Regulation (EEC) No 3179/78 (2) and entered into force on 1 January 1979;Whereas, with the objective of improving control and enforcement in the NAFO Regulatory Area, the Community has agreed, in the framework of NAFO and the Agreement on Fisheries with Canada, to install satellite-tracking devices on at least 35 % of the Community fishing vessels while they are engaged in fishing activities in the said NAFO Regulatory Area;Whereas, on 15 September 1995, the NAFO Fisheries Commission adopted a proposal to introduce a system of satellite tracking as part of the NAFO pilot project;Whereas, pursuant to Article XI of the NAFO Convention, the proposal will, in the absence of objections, become a measure binding upon the NAFO Contracting Parties as from 15 November 1995;Whereas the system of satellite tracking is acceptable to the Community;Whereas provision should be made for adopting detailed rules for the implementation of the system,. 1. Member States shall ensure that satellite-tracking devices be installed on at least 35 % of the vessels flying their flag which fish or plan to fish in the Regulatory Area from 1 January 1996 to 31 December 1997 in accordance with the rules and procedures set out in the Annex.2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States with one or two vessels fishing or planning to fish in the NAFO Regulatory Area shall be permitted to cooperate in order to ensure that at least 35 % of the total of these Member States' vessels is equipped with satellite-tracking devices. Member States shall inform the Commission of any such agreement reached. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1995.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. ATIENZA SERNA(1) Opinion delivered on 15 December 1995 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) OJ No L 378, 30. 12. 1978, p. 1.ANNEX1. The competent authority responsible for carrying out the pilot project for satellite tracking shall be designated by each Member State, which shall communicate to the Commission, no later than seven days after this Regulation has entered into force, the name, address, telephone number and fax number of that authority.2. Each Member State shall take the necessary steps to ensure that the competent authority referred to in paragraph 1 is equipped with computerized installations facilitating the processing of the data transmitted by, or received from, the fishing vessels referred to in which satellite-tracking devices are installed.3. The satellite-tracking devices referred to in Article 1 of this Regulation shall be capable of the automatic transmission, on an hourly basis, of data relating to the position of the vessel on which they are installed, with a position error which must be less than 500 metres and a confidence interval of 99 %, and the date and time of the recording of the said position, to the competent authority of the flag Member State and to the Commission at its request.4. The installations referred to in paragraph 2 allow the continuous position monitoring of the vessels flying the flag of the Member State concerned, in the NAFO Regulatory Area and during their round trips to and from that area. They must enable the flag Member State, whatever the system used, to:(a) collect, process, record and centralize in computer-readable form, the data transmitted by or received from its vessels;(b) communicate in real time the data transmitted by, or recovered from, its vessels to the Commission as is required by the hail system.5. Each Member State shall forward to the Commission, no later than seven days after this Regulation has entered into force, the following information:(a) the number of vessels concerned and their technical description (internal fleet register number, name, external identification number, length, tonnage, engine power, radio call sign, type of vessel);(b) the technical characteristics of the equipment and the installations referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3.6. Member States shall inform the Commission regularly of the implementation of their pilot project.7. Should a vessel have to be added, withdrawn or replaced, or the data relating to a vessel altered, the Member State whose flag the vessel concerned is flying, shall inform the Commission thereof.8. The Member State shall transmit to the Commission the necessary information to enable it to cooperate with other NAFO Contracting Parties which have a NAFO inspection vessel or aircraft in the NAFO Convention Area in order to exchange information on a real-time basis on the geographical distribution of fishing vessels equipped with satellite-tracking devices and, on specific request, information related to the identification of a vessel.9. The data communicated or acquired in whatever form by virtue of this Regulation are covered by professional secrecy and shall benefit from the same protection granted to similar data by the national legislation of Member States receiving them and by the corresponding provisions applicable to Community institutions.10. The Community shall cover the costs of the pilot project scheme under the provisions of Council Decision 95/527/EC of 8 December 1995 on a Community financial contribution towards certain expenditure incurred by the Member States implementing the monitoring and control systems applicable to the common fisheries policy (1), according to the criteria laid down therein.11. The Commission shall prepare a report on the results of the pilot project from the perspective of efficiency and effectiveness, including:(a) overall effectiveness of the project in improving compliance with NAFO conservation and enforcement measures;(b) the effectiveness of the different components of the project;(c) costs associated with satellite tracking;(d) estimations of fishing efforts from observers as compared to initial estimation by satellite monitoring;(e) analysis of the efficiency in terms of cost/benefit, the analysis being expressed in terms of compliance with rules and volume of data received for fisheries management.To that end, Member States shall transmit all relevant information to the Commission at its request.12. The report referred to in paragraph 11 shall be submitted to the NAFO Executive Secretary in time for its consideration at the NAFO Annual Meeting of September 1997.(1) OJ No L 301, 14. 12. 1995, p. 30. +",North-West Atlantic Fisheries Organisation;ICNAF;International Commission for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries;NAFO;Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation;satellite;artificial satellite;man-made satellite;data processing;automatic data processing;electronic data processing;fishing vessel;factory ship;fishing boat;transport vessel;trawler;fishing controls;inspector of fisheries;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,21 +27478,"2004/631/: 2004/631/EC:Commission Decision of 13 August 2004 on a financial contribution from the Community towards the eradication of classical swine fever in the Slovak Republic in 2004 (notified under document number C(2004) 3087). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession 2003 of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia and in particular Article 32(1) thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Article 3(3) and Article 5(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) An outbreak of classical swine fever occurred in the Slovak Republic in 2004. The emergence of this disease represents a serious risk to the Community's livestock population.(2) With a view to helping to eradicate the disease as rapidly as possible, the Community may contribute financially to eligible costs incurred by the Member State, as provided for in Decision 90/424/EEC.(3) Pursuant to Article 3(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (2), veterinary and plant health measures undertaken in accordance with Community rules shall be financed under the Guarantee section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund. The auditing of these measures comes under Articles 8 and 9 of the said Regulation.(4) The payment of the Community financial contribution must be subject to the condition that the planned activities were actually implemented and the authorities provide all the necessary information within certain deadlines.(5) On 29 March 2004, the Slovak Republic submitted an official request for reimbursement for all the expenditure incurred on its territory.(6) The terms ‘swift and adequate compensation of the livestock farmers’ used in Article 3 of Decision 90/424/EEC, ‘reasonable payments’ and ‘justified payments’ and the categories of eligible expenditure under ‘other costs’ associated with the compulsory culling should all be defined.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Granting of a financial contribution from the Community to the Slovak RepublicIn order to eradicate classical swine fever in 2004, the Slovak Republic may benefit from a Community financial contribution for 50 % of the expenditure incurred for:(a) the swift and adequate compensation of farmers forced to cull their animals as part of the measures to eradicate the outbreaks of classical swine fever in 2004, pursuant to the provisions of the first and seventh indents of Article 3(2) of Decision 90/424/EC and in accordance with this Decision;(b) the operational expenditure associated with the culling of animals, the destruction of carcasses and products, the cleaning and disinfecting of premises and the cleaning and disinfecting, or destruction if necessary, of contaminated equipment, pursuant to the provisions of the first, the second and third indents of Article 3(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC and in accordance with this Decision. DefinitionsIn this Decision, the following definitions shall apply:(a) ‘swift and adequate compensation’ means payment, within 90 days of the culling of the animals, for compensation corresponding to the market value as defined in Article 3(1);(b) ‘reasonable payments’ means payments for the purchase of materials or services at proportionate prices compared to the market prices before the outbreak of the classical swine fever;(c) ‘justified payments’ means payments for the purchase of materials or services of which the nature and the direct link with the compulsory culling of animals, as referred to in Article 1(a) is demonstrated. The eligible expenditure covered by the financial contribution from the Community1.   The maximum eligible amount per animal of the compensation to the owners of the animals shall be based on the market value the animals had before their contamination or culling.2.   When the compensation payments made by the Slovak Republic pursuant to Article 1(a) are effected after the 90 days deadline laid down in Article 2(a), the eligible amounts shall be reduced for expenditure effected after the deadline as follows:— 25 % for payments made between 91 and 105 days after the culling of the animals,— 50 % for payments made between 106 and 120 days after the culling of the animals,— 75 % for payments made between 121 and 135 days after the culling of the animals,— 100 % for payments beyond 135 days after the culling of the animals.However, the Commission will apply a different time-scale and/or lower reductions or none at all, if exceptional management conditions are encountered for certain measures, or if other well-founded justifications are introduced by the Slovak Republic.3.   The costs referred to in Article 1(b) eligible for a financial contribution shall only be those set out in Annex III.4.   The calculation of the financial contribution from the Community shall exclude:(a) value added tax,(b) salaries of civil servants,(c) use of public material other than consumables. Conditions for payment and supporting documentation1.   The financial contribution from the Community shall be fixed in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 41 of Council Decision 90/424/EEC on the basis of:(a) a claim submitted in accordance with Annexes I and II within the time limit provided for in paragraph 2;(b) detailed documents confirming the figures in the claim referred to in point (a);(c) the results of the on-the-spot checks, if any, by the Commission as referred in Article 5.The documents referred to in point (b) as well as relevant commercial information shall be made available for on-the-spot checks by the Commission.2.   The claim referred to in paragraph 1(a) shall be provided in computerised form in accordance with Annex I and Annex II within 60 calendar days after the notification of the present Decision.When this deadline is not observed, the financial contribution from the Community shall be reduced by 25 % for each month of delay. On-the-spot checks by the CommissionThe Commission may make on-the-spot checks, with the cooperation of the competent national authorities, on the implementation of the classical swine fever eradication measures and the related costs incurred. RecipientsThis Decision is addressed to the Slovak Republic.. Done at Brussels, 13 August 2004.For the CommissionDavid BYRNEMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Directive 2003/99/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 325, 12.12.2003, p. 31).(2)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103.ANNEX IApplication for a contribution to the compensation for the cost of animals compulsorily culledOutbreak No Contact with outbreak No Identification No of holding Farmer Location of the holding Date of slaughter Method of destruction Weight on date of destruction Number of animals by category Amount paid by category Other costs paid to the farmer (not including VAT) Total compensation (not including VAT) Date of paymentSurname First name Rendering plant Slaughterhouse Other (please specify) sows boars piglets pigs sows boars piglets pigsANNEX IIClaim as referred to in Article 4‘Other costs’ incurred for (if applicable) holding No … or list (excluding compensation for the value of animals)Item Amount without VATCullingDestruction of carcasses (transport and treatment)Cleaning and disinfection (salary and products)Feedingstuffs (compensation and destruction)Equipment (compensation and destruction)TOTALANNEX IIIEligible costs as referred to in Article 3(3)1. Costs for the compulsory culling of the animals:(a) salaries and fees of the culling-men specifically employed;(b) consumables and specific equipment used for the culling;(c) the procurement of services or the renting of equipment used for transporting the animals to the culling-place.2. Costs for the destruction of carcasses:(a) rendering: the procurement of services or the renting of equipment used for transporting carcasses to the storage premises and to the rendering plant, the storage of carcasses, the treatment of carcasses in the rendering plant and the destruction of the meal;(b) burying: salaries and fees of staff specifically employed, the procurement of services or the renting of equipment for the transport and the burying of the carcasses, and products used for the disinfection of the burying spot;(c) burning: salaries and fees of staff specifically employed, combustibles or other materials used, the procurement of services or the renting of equipment for the transport of the carcasses, and products used for the disinfection of the burning plant.3. Costs for the cleaning and disinfection of holdings:(a) products used for cleaning and disinfection;(b) salaries and fees for the staff specifically employed.4. Costs for the destruction of contaminated feedingstuffs:(a) compensation at purchase price of the feedingstuffs;(b) the procurement of services or the renting of equipment for the transport and destruction of the feedingstuffs.5. Cost related to the compensation for destruction of contaminated equipment at market value of such equipment. Compensation costs for reconstruction or renewal of farm buildings, and infrastructure costs, are ineligible. +",animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;Slovakia;Slovak Republic;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,21 +20961,"2001/710/EC: Council Decision of 27 September 2001 authorising Denmark, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, to apply a differentiated rate of excise duty to petrol distributed by petrol stations meeting certain standards of equipment and operation. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/81/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the harmonisation of the structures of excise duties on mineral oils(1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Under Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorise any Member State to introduce further exemptions or reductions in the excise duty charged on mineral oils for specific policy considerations.(2) Denmark has requested authorisation to apply, until 31 December 2004, a reduction in the rate of excise duty of a maximum of DKK 0,03 per litre on petrol distributed by petrol stations meeting the more stringent standards of equipment and operation.(3) The purpose of these standards, which will be compulsory from 1 January 2005, is to speed up investment aimed at protecting soil and groundwater from leaks of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) from underground tanks.(4) The other Member States have been informed of this request by the Danish authorities.(5) The proposed reduction in excise duty is a tax incentive consistent with the objective.(6) The Commission has adopted a decision that the State aids set up by the measure in question are compatible.(7) While leakage of MTBE into groundwater does not represent a real health problem as this substance is harmful only when highly concentrated, even minute quantities of MTBE in groundwater impart an unpleasant taste and smell to water, and water containing negligible quantities of MTBE would be undrinkable. The measure is sought on environmental grounds - the benefits in terms of protection of groundwater are known.(8) This Decision does not prejudice any future conclusions of the evaluation of MTBE-related risks carried out under Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 of 23 March 1993 on the evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances(2).(9) The measure envisaged by Denmark complies with the minimum rates of excise duty referred to in Articles 3 and 4 of Council Directive 92/82/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of the rates of excise duties on mineral oils(3).(10) It is appropriate that the Council should have the opportunity to review this Council Decision, on the basis of a proposal from the Commission, no later than 31 December 2004, when the authorisation granted by this Decision expires,. In accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, Denmark is hereby authorised to apply a reduction in the rate of excise duty of a maximum of DKK 0,03 per litre on petrol distributed by petrol stations meeting more stringent standards of equipment and operation designed to reduce leakage of MTBE into groundwater. The reduced rates of excise duty referred to in Article 1 must comply with the requirements of Directive 92/82/EEC, and in particular the minimum rates laid down in Articles 3 and 4 thereof. This Decision shall expire on 31 December 2004.Before that date, the Council may review this Decision on the basis of a proposal from the Commission. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark.. Done at Brussels, 27 September 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Verwilghen(1) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 12. Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 46).(2) OJ L 84, 5.4.1993, p. 1.(3) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19. Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC. +",excise duty;excise tax;marketing standard;grading;environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;Denmark;Kingdom of Denmark;petrol;four-star petrol;gasoline;standard petrol;super petrol;distributive trades;distribution network;distribution policy;distribution structure;sales network,21 +14613,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2823/95 of 6 December 1995 on detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2179/95 to the management of a quota of dog and cat food falling within CN code 2309 10 originating in Hungary. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2179/95 of 8 August 1995 providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreements and amending Regulation (EC) No 3379/94 opening and administering certain Community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain agricultural products and for beer, to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round Multilateral Trade Negotiations (1), and in particular Article 8 thereof,Whereas, as part of the Europe Agreement concluded between the Community and its Member States on the one hand and Hungary on the other, concessions have been granted to the latter concerning certain agricultural products;Whereas, following the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, these concessions have been adjusted to take into account, in particular, the arrangements for trade in the agricultural sector that existed between Austria and Hungary; whereas to this end Council Regulation (EC) No 3379/94 (2), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2416/95 (3), provides for the opening of an autonomous tariff quota for 1995 of dog and cat food packed for retail sale falling within CN code 2309 10 and originating in Hungary; whereas imports under this quota will benefit from a 80 % reduction in the applicable rates of duty, provided that Hungary takes the same measures in respect of the Community as those laid down in Article 3 (8) of Regulation (EC) No 2179/95;Whereas those measures have been introduced by that country; whereas it is therefore appropriate, pursuant to Article 3 (10) of the same Regulation, to implement the measures provided for in Article 3 (8) with effect from 1 July 1995;Whereas it is necessary to lay down detailed rules for managing the quota; whereas this form of management requires close cooperation between the Member States and the Commission, which must be in a position to monitor how much of the quota has been used up and to inform the Member States accordingly;Whereas it should be laid down that import licences for the products in question under the abovementioned quota should be issued after a period for consideration and where necessary by applying a single percentage reduction to the quantities applied for;Whereas, in particular, care must be taken that the products in question are of Hungarian origin;Whereas the items to be entered on the applications and licences should be laid down;Whereas, in order to ensure efficient management of the arrangements provided for, the security for import licences under these arrangements should be fixed at ECU 25 per tonne;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. The products covered by CN code 2309 10 listed in the Annex hereto, originating in Hungary and benefiting from the tariff quota opened for the second half of 1995 reducing applicable customs duty to 20 % pursuant to Annex VII of Regulation (EC) No 2179/95, may be imported into the Community in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation. To be eligible, the import licence application shall be accompanied by the original attestation of origin in the form of an EUR 1 certificate issued or drawn up in Hungary. 1. Applications for import licences shall be submitted to the competent authority in any Member State on the first working day of the week up to 1 p.m., Brussels time. The licence applications shall relate to a quantity of not less than five tonnes in product weight and not exceeding 1 000 tonnes.2. The Member States shall forward the import licence applications to the Commission by telex or fax not later than 6 p.m., Brussels time, on the day of their submission.3. Not later than the Friday following the day of submission of the applications, the Commission shall determine and indicate to the Member States by telex or fax what licence applications it has approved.4. Upon receipt of the Commission notification, the Member States shall issue the import licences. The duration of validity of a licence shall be calculated from the date of its issue.5. The quantity released for free circulation shall not be greater than that indicated in boxes 17 and 18 of the import licence. The figure '0` shall be entered to this effect in box 19 of the licence. For products to be imported with the benefit of the reduction in customs duties provided for in Article 1 of this Regulation, the import licence application and the licence shall include:(a) In box 8, the word 'Hungary`.The licence requires the product to be imported from that country.(b) In box 24, one of the following entries:- Derecho de aduana reducido un 80 % [Anexo del Reglamento (CE) n° 2823/95] - Nedsaettelse af toldsats med 80 % [Bilag i forordning (EF) nr. 2823/95] - Ermaessigung des Zolls um 80 % [Anhang der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2823/95] - Ôaaëùíaaéáêueò aeáóìueò ìaaéùìÝíïò êáôUE 80 % [ÐáñUEñôçìá ôïõ êáíïíéóìïý (AAÊ) áñéè. 2823/95] - 80 % customs duty reduction (Annex of Regulation (EC) No 2823/95) - Droit de douane réduit de 80 % [Annexe du règlement (CE) n° 2823/95] - Dazio doganale ridotto del 80 % [Allegato del regolamento (CE) n. 2823/95] - Met 80 % verlaagd douanerecht (bijlage bij Verordening (EG) nr. 2823/95) - Direito aduaneiro reduzido de 80 % [Anexo do Regulamento (CE) nº 2823/95] - Arvotulli on alennettu 80 prosentilla [asetuksen (EY) N :o 2823/95 liite] - Nedsaettning av tullsats med 80 % (Bilagan till foerordning (EG) nr 2823/95). The rate of the security for the import licences provided for in this Regulation shall be ECU 25 per tonne. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 December 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the CommissionANNEXThe quantities imported under the CN code referred to in this Annex shall be subject to a 80 % reduction in the customs duty during the second half of 1995>TABLE> +",Hungary;Republic of Hungary;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;pet food;cat food;dog food,21 +3454,"85/218/EEC: Commission Decision of 20 March 1985 withdrawing the status of certain parts of the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany with regard to classical swine fever. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as last amended by Directive 84/644/EEC (2), and in particular Article 4c (1) (c) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 72/461/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in fresh meat (3), as last amended by Directive 84/643/EEC (4), and in particular Article 13a (2) thereof,Whereas Council Decision 82/838/EEC (5) recognizes certain parts of the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany as being either officially swine-fever-free or swine-fever-free;Whereas outbreaks of classical swine fever have been recorded in some of the parts of the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany referred to in Annexes I and II to Decision 82/838/EEC;Whereas, by Decision 85/162/EEC of 6 February 1985 (6), the Commission has suspended for a period of 15 days the status of official freedom from swine fever or freedom from swine fever of affected parts of German territory;Whereas, taking account of the epidemiological evolution of the disease, the Commission, by Decision 85/182/EEC of 21 February 1985 (7), temporarily prolonged this period of suspension for certain regions beyond the 15 days provided for initially;Whereas, since that time, study of the epidemiological situation leads to the conclusion that the disease has persisted in certain districts and it is necessary to withdraw the status of officially swine-fever-free from these districts;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The status of those parts of the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany as areas recognized to be officially swine-fever-free within the meaning of Article 4c (1) (c) of Directive 64/432/EEC is withdrawn for the region listed in the Annex hereto. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 March 1985.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.(2) OJ No L 339, 27. 12. 1984, p. 30.(3) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 24.(4) OJ No L 339, 27. 12. 1984, p. 27.(5) OJ No L 352, 14. 12. 1982, p. 27.(6) OJ No L 63, 2. 3. 1985, p. 21.(7) OJ No L 67, 7. 3. 1985, p. 42.ANNEXRegions in the Federal Republic of Germany for which the officially swine-fever-free status is withdrawn:Regierungsbezirke: Detmold, Lueneburg and Hanover. +",animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;fresh meat;Lower Saxony;Lower Saxony (Land);cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +18125,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1577/98 of 22 July 1998 laying down transitional measures for the management of base areas in the new German Länder and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1763/96. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support scheme for producers of certain arable crops (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2309/97 (2), and in particular Article 16 thereof,Whereas Article 2(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 provides for the reduction of the area eligible for compensatory payments and for a special set-aside without compensation where the sum of the areas for which aid is claimed by producers is in excess of the regional base area;Whereas the change from the planned economy existing in the new Länder before unification to a market economy was carried out practically without a transitional period; whereas, therefore, implementation of the reform has come at a time when agricultural production structures in the new Länder are in the process of change; whereas the loss of traditional markets in the countries of eastern Europe has led to a significant fall in livestock production and in the areas previously used for fodder production unforeseen when Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 was adopted;Whereas, given this situation, a solution has been found which, without giving rise to a permanent increase in the base area, which is a key element in the reform of arable farming, ensures that the strict application of the present legislation does not jeopardise the restructuring of the agricultural sector in the new Länder; whereas this solution takes the form of a transitional measure introducing a temporary extension of the base area - to be reduced in four steps - from the 1993/94 marketing year; whereas these transitional measures are provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1763/96 (3);Whereas the factors which led to the adoption of Regulation (EC) No 1763/96 still pertain; whereas under these circumstances an extension of the transitional period is justified;Whereas, for the sake of clarity, Regulation (EC) No 1763/96 should be replaced with effect from the 1998/99 marketing year;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Joint Management Committee for cereals, oils and fats and dried fodder,. For the purposes of Article 2(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92, the base area laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1098/94 (4) shall be temporarily increased for the new German Länder as indicated in the Annex. 1. For the 2000/01, 2001/02, 2002/03 and 2003/04 marketing years, where the base area laid down by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1098/94 is exceeded within the limits indicated in the Annex to this Regulation, the area eligible for compensatory payments shall be reduced per producer, for the duration of the marketing year and in proportion to the over-run, by 10 %, 20 %, 30 % and 40 % respectively.2. The reduction referred to in paragraph 1 shall be additional to any reduction made as a result of the base area provided for in Article 1 being exceeded. Regulation (EEC) No 1763/96 is hereby repealed with effect from 1 July 1998. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from the 1998/99 marketing year.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 July 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 12.(2) OJ L 321, 22. 11. 1997, p. 3.(3) OJ L 231, 12. 9. 1996, p. 8.(4) OJ L 121, 12. 5. 1994, p. 12.ANNEX>TABLE> +",set-aside;abandonment premium;premium for cessation of production;German Democratic Republic;Democratic Republic of Germany;East Germany;GDR;former GDR;regions of Germany;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +5108,"87/232/EEC: Commission Decision of 27 March 1987 concerning the application submitted by Vita-tex Ltd, Slough, United Kingdom, for refund of anti-dumping duties collected on certain imports of polyester yarn originating in the United States of America (Only the English text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2176/84 of 23 July 1984 on protection against dumped or subsidized imports from countries not members of the European Economic Community (1), and in particular Article 16 thereof,Whereas:A. Procedure(1) The Council, by Regulation (EEC) No 3439/80 (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2585 (3), imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain polyester yarn originating in the United States of America.(2) On 23 November 1984 Vita-tex Ltd, Slough, United Kingdom, an importer of polyester yarn from the United States, submitted an application to the United Kingdom authorities for a refund of an amount totalling £ . . . (4) sterling which it had definitively paid in anti-dumping duties on its imports of polyester yarn from the USA. The United Kingdom authorities forwarded the application to the Commission.(3) The Commission examined the application and informed the applicant of the preliminary result of this examination and gave it an opportunity to comment. The comments made were taken into consideration prior to this Decision.(4) The Commission informed the Member States and gave its opinion on the matter. The Commission altered its opinion following new representations made and information supplied by the applicant and the United Kingdom authorities. The Member States were informed of the Commission's revised opinion. None of the Member States disagreed with the revised opinion of the Commission.B. Argument of the applicant(5) The applicant has based its application on a comparison between the export prices concerned and the prices of goods sold in the United States of America.C. Admissibility(6) Initially the Commission informed the applicant and the Member States that it considered the application inadmissible as it appeared to have been submitted outside the time limit specified in Article 16 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2176/84. Following further representations made by the applicant and the United Kingdom authorities theCommission now accepts that the application was submitted in conformity with the relevant provisions of the Community's anti-dumping legislation, in particular those concerning time limits.D. Merits of the claim(7) The applicant included in its application detailed information on the normal values in the United States at the time the imports concerned in the application took place. The Commission is satisfied with the representativeness and completeness of the information presented and therefore the normal values submitted by the applicant have been accepted.(8) A comparison of the normal values mentioned in paragraph 7 above with the export prices concerned shows that the application is justified.E. Amount of refund(9) The amount to be refunded should be equal to the amount by which the duty collected exceeded the difference between the normal values and the export prices. The total difference for the shipments in question amounts to £ . . ... The refund application for a total of £ . . . submitted by Vita-Tex Ltd, Slough, United Kingdom, is hereby granted. The amount set out in Article 1 shall be refunded by the authorities of the United Kingdom. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom and to Vita-Tex Ltd, Slough, United Kingdom.. Done at Brussels, 27 March 1987.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESVice-President(1) OJ No L 201, 30. 7. 1984, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 358, 31. 12. 1980, p. 91.(3) OJ No L 246, 13. 9. 1985, p. 57.(4) In the published version of the present Decision, some figures have hereinafter been omitted, pursuant to the provisions of Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 2176/84 concerning non-disclosure of business secrets. +",plastics;PVC;plastic;polyester;polyethylene;polypropylene;polyurethane;polyurethane foam;polyvinyl chloride;redemption;repayment terms;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty;United States;USA;United States of America;textile fibre;textile thread,21 +1366,"92/544/EEC: Council Decision of 23 November 1992 authorizing the French Republic to apply measures derogating from Article 17 and Article 22 (3), (4) and (5) of the Sixth Directive 77/388/EEC on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to the Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - Common system of value-added tax: uniform basis of assessment (1), and in particular Article 27 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, pursuant to Article 27 (1) of the aforementioned Directive, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorize any Member State to introduce special measures for derogation from that Directive in order to simplify the procedure for charging the tax or to prevent certain types of tax evasion or avoidance;Whereas the French Republic, by letter received by the Commission on 12 March 1992, applied for authorization to introduce arrangements for the tax payable by authors to be withheld at source, with deductible input tax calculated on a flat-rate basis, and an option for authors to waive expressly their inclusion in this scheme;Whereas these arrangements constitute a derogation from Article 17 of the aformentioned Directive concerning the origin and scope of the right to deduct and from Article 22 (3), (4) and (5) of the Directive concerning the obligations of persons liable for payment;Whereas the other Member States were informed of the French Republic's application on 10 April 1992;Whereas the proposed simplification of the arrangements for charging the tax will make it easier for authors to accept the status of taxable person;Whereas the application may be granted on certain conditions;Whereas the authorization should be temporary, so that the effects of application of the arrangements can be assessed;Whereas the Commission will submit a report to the Council by 31 December 1996 on the application of the derogations, accompanied, where appropriate, by a proposal for a Decision to extend the authorization;Whereas this derogation should have no effect on the Community's own resources accruing from value-added tax,. By way of derogation from Article 17 and Article 22 (3), (4) and (5) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the French Republic is hereby authorized from 1 January 1992 to 31 December 1996:- to introduce arrangements for withholding at source the tax payable by authors where the royalties they receive are paid publishers, royalty collection and distribution companies or producers,- to calculate authors' deductable input tax by applying a flat rate of 0,80 % to their royalties. The amount determined in this way shall be exclusive of any other deduction. In the light of a report from the Commission on the application of the authorization referred to in Article 1, accompanied, where appropriate, by a proposal for a Decision, the Council, acting on the basis of that proposal, shall decide before 31 December 1996 whether the said authorization is to be extended. This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.. Done at Brussels, 23 November 1992. For the CouncilThe PresidentN. LAMONT(1) OJ No L 145, 13. 6. 1977, p. 1, as last amended by Directive 981/680/EEC (OJ No L 376, 31. 12. 1991, p. 1). +",France;French Republic;basis of tax assessment;common basis of assessment;tax liability;taxation basis;uniform basis of assessment;tax relief;relief from taxes;tax abatement;tax advantage;tax allowance;tax concession;tax credit;tax deduction;tax reduction;VAT;turnover tax;value added tax;copyright;accessory right,21 +2086,"Commission Decision of 17 December 1996 amending Decisions 93/24/EEC and 93/244/EEC and concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to regions free of the disease in Germany (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964, on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as last amended by Directive 95/25/EC (2), and in particular Articles 9 (3) and 10 (3) thereof,Whereas Germany considers that part of its territory is free from Aujeszky's disease and has submitted supporting documentation to the Commission as provided for in Article 10 of Directive 64/432/EEC;Whereas an eradication programme was undertaken in this region for Aujeszky's disease;Whereas Commission Decision 93/244/EEC (3) as last amended by Decision 96/725/EC (4) lays down additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to certain parts of the territory of the Community where an eradication programme has been approved and lists those regions in Annex I;Whereas the programme is regarded to have been successful in eradicating this disease from Saxony-Anhalt in Germany; whereas it is therefore appropriate to remove these regions from the list of regions in Annex I to Decision 93/244/EEC;Whereas the authorities of Germany apply for national movement of pigs rules at least equivalent to those provided by the present Decision;Whereas these additional guarantees must not be requested from Member States or regions of Member States which are themselves regarded as free from Aujeszky's disease;Whereas Commission Decision 93/24/EEC (5), as last amended by Decision 96/725/EC lays down additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to Member States or regions free of the disease and lists those regions in Annex I;Whereas these parts of Germany which are free of the disease should be added to Annex I to Decision 93/24/EEC;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. The following is added to Annex I to Decision 93/244/EEC, after the word 'Mecklenburg-Vorpommern`:'Saxony-Anhalt`.2. The following is added to Annex I to Decision 93/24/EEC, after the word 'Mecklenburg-Vorpommern`:'Saxony-Anhalt`. This Decision shall apply from 1 January 1997. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.(2) OJ No L 243, 11. 10. 1995, p. 16.(3) OJ No L 111, 5. 5. 1993, p. 21.(4) OJ No L 329, 19. 12. 1996, p. 48.(5) OJ No L 16, 25. 1. 1993, p. 18. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;Saxony-Anhalt;Saxony-Anhalt (Land);intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +13478,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 3173/94 of 21 December 1994 laying down detailed rules of application for the specific measures for the smaller Aegean islands with regard to the special arrangements for the supply of dried fodder. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 of 19 July 1993 introducing specific measures for the smaller Aegean islands concerning agricultural products (1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 822/94 (2), and in particular Article 4 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2958/93 (3) estasblishes the detailed rules of application for the arrangements for the supply of certain agricultural products to the smaller Aegean islands, and, pursuant to Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93, the level of aid granted for that supply; whereas, pursuant to Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93, the forecast supply balances for the supply of the smaller Aegean islands with dried fodder from the rest of the Community for the 1995 calendar year should be established; whereas this measure should enter into force forthwith;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Dried Fodder,. For the purposes of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93, the forecast supply balances for dried fodder eligible for Community aid for the 1995 calendar year are given in Annexes I and II hereto. The validity of the 'aid certificates' referred to in Article 2 (3) of Regualtion (EEC) No 2958/93 shall expire on the final day of the second month following their issue. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 27. 7. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 95, 14. 4. 1994, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 267, 28. 10. 1993, p. 4.ANNEX IForecast supply balance for the smaller islands belonging to Group A""(tonnes)"""" ID=""1"">Artificially heat-dried and otherwise dried lucerne and fodder> ID=""2"">1214 10 00> ID=""3"">4 000""> ID=""2"">1214 90 90"">ANNEX IIForecast supply balance for the smaller islands belonging to Group B""(tonnes)"""" ID=""1"">Artificially heat-dried and otherwise dried lucerne and fodder> ID=""2"">1214 10 00> ID=""3"">250""> ID=""2"">1214 90 90""> +",supply;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;Aegean Islands;fodder;dry fodder;forage;green fodder;hay;silage;straw;supply balance sheet;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +4490,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 371/2007 of 2 April 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 laying down detailed rules of application for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 marketing years for the import and refining of sugar products under certain tariff quotas and preferential agreements. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 of 20 February 2006 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (1), and in particular Article 40(1)(e)(iii),Whereas:(1) Article 6(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2) provides that applicants for import licence should not lodge more than one import licence application for the same quota order number in respect of an import tariff quota period. Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 applies without prejudice to additional conditions or derogations which might be laid down by the sectoral regulations. In particular, in order to ensure fluid supply to the Community market, the intervals at which import licence applications are to be submitted provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 (3), should be maintained, and it is therefore necessary to derogate from Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 on this point.(2) The experience gained in the initial months of applying Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 suggests that improvements should be made to the common management rules laid down by that Regulation.(3) In accordance with Article 7(2) Regulation (EC) No 950/2006, where release for free circulation does not take place in the Member State which issued the import licence, the Member State of release for free circulation shall keep the original import licence. To allow the operator to use the remaining quantities of the import licences and to facilitate the release of the security of the import licence, only a copy of the import licence should be kept by that Member State.(4) The communications of the Member States to the Commission specified in Article 8(b)(i) of Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 should also include the quantities imported in the form of white sugar.(5) In accordance with Article 10(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 950/2006, in the period from 30 June to the end of the marketing year, any Community full-time refiner may submit applications for import licences for sugar for refining in all Member States within the limits of the quantities per Member State for which import licences for sugar for refining may be issued. In such cases the obligation under Article 4(2) second subparagraph of that Regulation to submit the application to the competent authorities of the Member State in which they are registered for VAT purposes should not apply.(6) If sugar imported as sugar for refining is not refined within the period set in Article 4(4)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 950/2006, only the holder of the import licence shall pay an amount equal to EUR 500 per tonne for the quantities of sugar not refined. Therefore, the same penalty provided for in Article 11(3)(a) for the approved sugar producer should be deleted.(7) In accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1894/2006 of 18 December 2006 concerning the implementation of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Brazil relating to the modification of concessions in the schedules of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic in the course of accession to the European Community, amending and supplementing Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (4), the Community has undertaken to import from Brazil a tariff rate quota of 10 124 tonnes of raw cane sugar for refining at a rate of duty of EUR 98 per tonne.(8) That quota should be opened and administered in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 as ‘CXL Concessions sugar’. Since Article 24 of that Regulation opens the tariff quotas for CXL Concessions sugar on a marketing year basis, the annual tariff quota for raw cane sugar for refining originating in Brazil should be adjusted to take account of the fact that the marketing year 2006/2007 covers 15 months.(9) Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 should therefore be amended accordingly.(10) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sugar,. Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 is amended as follows:1. in Article 4(2), the first subparagraph is replaced by the following:2. Article 7(2) is replaced by the following:3. Article 8(b) is replaced by the following:‘(b) before 1 March and for the previous marketing year or the previous delivery period, as the case may be:(i) the total quantity actually imported:— in the form of sugar for refining, expressed in tel quel weight and in white sugar equivalent,— in the form of sugar not intended for refining, expressed in tel quel weight and in white sugar equivalent,— in the form of white sugar,(ii) the quantity of sugar, by tel quel weight and in white sugar equivalent, that has actually been refined.’;4. in Article 10(1), the following subparagraph is added:5. Article 11, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:6. in Article 24, paragraphs 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:— Cuba 58 969 tonnes,— Brazil 34 054 tonnes,— Australia 9 925 tonnes,— other third countries 3 977 tonnes.— Cuba 73 711 tonnes,— Brazil 47 630 tonnes,— Australia 17 369 tonnes,— other third countries 5 678 tonnes.’ This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 April 2007.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 247/2007 (OJ L 69, 9.3.2007, p. 3).(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 289/2007 (OJ L 78, 17.3.2007, p. 17).(3)  OJ L 178, 1.7.2006, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2031/2006 (OJ L 414, 30.12.2006, p. 43).(4)  OJ L 397, 30.12.2006, p. 1.(5)  OJ L 178, 1.5.2006, p. 39.’; +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;import;sugar industry;sugar manufacture;sugar refinery;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;sugar refining;preferential agreement;preferential trade agreement,21 +18820,"1999/761/EC: Commission Decision of 8 November 1999 amending Decision 98/393/EC of 19 May 1998 on financial assistance from the Community for storage in France, Italy and the United Kingdom of antigen for production of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine (notified under document number C(1999) 3608) (Text with EEA relevance) (Only the English text is authentic. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field(1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC(2), and in particular Article 14 thereof,(1) Whereas by virtue of Council Decision 91/666/EEC of 11 December 1991 establishing Community reserves of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines(3), the establishment of antigen banks is part of the Community's action to create Community reserves of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine;(2) Whereas Article 3 of that Decision designates among others the Institute for Animal Health at Pirbright in the United Kingdom as antigen banks holding Community reserves of foot-and-mouth disease antigen;(3) Whereas in accordance with Article 4 of Commission Decision 98/393/EC of 19 May 1998 on financial assistance from the Community for storage in France, Italy and the United Kingdom of antigen for production of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine(4) Community assistance shall be paid on the basis of supporting documentation submitted to the Commission before 1 March 1999;(4) Whereas for technical reasons the Institute for Animal Health in Pirbright has submitted the required supporting documentation on 1 June 1999; whereas therefore in paragraph 2 of this Article the date ""1 March 1999"" should be modified in order to allow the payment of financial assistance;(5) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. In paragraph 2 of Article 4 of Decision 98/393/EC the date ""1 March 1999"" is replaced by ""1 July 1999"". This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 8 November 1999.For the CommissionDavid BYRNEMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19.(2) OJ L 168, 2.7.1994, p. 31.(3) OJ L 368, 31.12.1991, p. 21.(4) OJ L 176, 20.6.1998, p. 25. +",storage;storage facility;storage site;warehouse;warehousing;vaccine;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant;foot-and-mouth disease,21 +16090,"97/282/EC: Commission Decision of 28 April 1997 amending Decision 97/116/EC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2) and, in particular, Article 10 (4) thereof,Whereas a number of outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in different areas of Germany;Whereas in view of the trade in live pigs, these outbreaks are liable to endanger the herds of other Member States;Whereas Germany has taken measures within the framework of Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980, introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (3), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden;Whereas as a result of the disease situation the Commission adopted Decision 97/116/EC of 11 February 1997 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany (4), as amended by Decision 97/196/EC (5);Whereas in the light of the evolution of the disease it is possible to withdraw some of the measures adopted as regards the conditions for the movement of pigs;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Annexes I and II to Decision 97/116/EC are replaced by Annexes I and II respectively to this Decision. The Member States shall amend the measures they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 April 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.(2) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.(3) OJ No L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 11.(4) OJ No L 42, 13. 2. 1997, p. 28.(5) OJ No L 82, 22. 3. 1997, p. 61.ANNEX I>TABLE>ANNEX II>TABLE> +",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;export restriction;export ban;limit on exports;health certificate,21 +15516,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1191/96 of 26 June 1996 amending, in respect of sour cherries, Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 28 and 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Part III, Section I, Annex 2 in the combined nomenclature, which constitutes Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (1), contains the list of products to which an entry price applies and also, in respect of each of those products, the scale of entry prices used for the tariff classification of imported products and for determining the import duties applicable; whereas the application of the said entry prices in the case of sour cherries, products which are used almost exclusively by the processing industry, can represent an excessive burden for the industry; whereas lower entry prices should therefore be set for those products; whereas the entry price to be fixed must take into account in particular the average unit values recorded in trade over a representative period; whereas the ad valorem autonomous rates of duties for those products should also be reduced to the same level as the ad valorem conventional rates of duties;Whereas the period of importation for sour cherries starts on 15 June; whereas, in order to allow the industry to be supplied under normal conditions from the beginning of the processing period, the necessary transitional measures have been adopted in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1739/95 of 17 July 1995 adopting certain transitional measures relating to the entry price arrangements applicable to sour cherries (2),. 1. Part III, Section I, Annex 2 in the combined nomenclature, which constitutes Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.2. At the time of the annual reduction of the ad valorem conventional rates of duty in respect of sour cherries falling within CN codes 0809 20 31, 0809 20 41, 0809 20 51 and 0209 20 61, decided upon in the framework of implementing the agreements concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations, the corresponding ad valorem autonomous rates of duties shall be reduced to the same level and according to the same timetable. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 26 June 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. PINTO(1) OJ No L 256, 7. 9. 1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1739/95 (OJ No 6 167, 18. 7. 1995, p. 7).(2) OJ No L 167, 18. 7. 1995, p. 7.ANNEX>TABLE> +",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;Combined Nomenclature;CN,21 +17882,"Council Regulation (EC) No 685/98 of 16 March 1998 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters amending the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Bulgaria on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines, and amending Regulation (EC) No 933/95 opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas for certain wines. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 228(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Bulgaria on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines (1) was signed on 29 November 1993;Whereas that Agreement expires on 31 December 1997;Whereas in order to preserve reciprocal preferential treatment and to continue to promote the development of trade in wine the Agreement should be extended until 31 December 1998;Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 933/95 of 10 April 1995 opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas for certain wines originating in Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania (2) opened tariff quotas for certain wines in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Bulgaria; whereas, following the new Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters, Regulation (EC) No 933/95 has to be amended accordingly;Whereas, in order to facilitate the implementation of certain provisions of the Agreement, the Commission should be authorised to adopt the necessary legislation for implementation of the Agreement in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 83 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organisation of the market in wine (3),. The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters amending the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Bulgaria on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Regulation. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community. The Commission is hereby authorised to adopt the necessary acts for implementation of the Agreement, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 83 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87. 1. In Article 1(1) of Regulation (EC) No 933/95, the term 'to 31 December 1997` shall be replaced by the term 'to 31 December 1998`.2. In Article 1(1) of Regulation (EC) No 933/95 the table under (a) 'Wines originating in Bulgaria` shall be replaced by the following table.>TABLE> This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 March 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. CUNNINGHAM(1) OJ L 337, 31. 12. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 96, 28. 4. 1995, p. 1.(3) OJ L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 536/97 (OJ L 83, 25. 3. 1997, p. 5). +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;wine;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria,21 +34475,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 927/2007 of 2 August 2007 on a transitional measure relating to the treatment of the by-products of winemaking provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 for the 2007/08 wine year in Romania. ,Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular the first paragraph of Article 41 thereof,Whereas:(1) Under Article 27(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (1), any natural or legal person, or group of persons having made wine is required to deliver for distillation all the by-products of that winemaking. Since the accession of Romania to the Community on 1 January 2007, that requirement also applies to wine producers in that Member State although the practice is not traditional in Romania.(2) Compliance with this requirement presumes that there are distilleries ready to carry out distillation with the support of Community financial assistance. While such distilleries have developed in those Member States of the Community as constituted at 31 December 2006, in which this requirement has existed for several years, as yet no such industrial infrastructure for distillation exists in Romania.(3) The alternative way of dealing with by-products is to withdraw them under supervision, as practised in several Member States.(4) Given that distillation cannot be carried out at present for practical reasons, Romanian producers should be exempted from the distillation requirement for a specific period, and that requirement should be replaced by a requirement to withdraw the by-products under supervision in accordance with the conditions laid down in Articles 50 and 51 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 of 25 July 2000 laying down detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine with regard to market mechanisms (2).(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. By derogation from Article 27(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, for the 2007/08 wine year natural or legal persons or groups of persons having processed grapes harvested in Romania shall withdraw the by-products of such processing under supervision and in accordance with the conditions laid down in Articles 50 and 51 of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 August 2007.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 194, 31.7.2000, p. 45. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2016/2006 (OJ L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 38). +",common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;Romania;vinification;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,21 +44951,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/482 of 20 March 2015 determining the quantities to be added to the quantity fixed for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2015 under the tariff quotas opened by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 412/2014 for eggs, egg products and egg albumin originating in Ukraine. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188(2) and (3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 412/2014 (2) opened annual tariff quotas for imports of eggs and egg albumin originating in Ukraine.(2) The quantities covered by the applications for import licences lodged from 1 to 7 March 2015 for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2015 are less than those available. The quantities for which applications have not been lodged should therefore be determined and these should be added to the quantity fixed for the next quota subperiod.(3) In order to ensure efficient management of the measure, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,. The quantities for which import licence applications have not been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 412/2014, to be added to the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2015, are set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 March 2015.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 412/2014 of 23 April 2014 opening and providing for the administration of a Union import tariff quota for eggs, eggs products and albumins originating in Ukraine (OJ L 121, 24.4.2014, p. 32).ANNEXOrder No Quantities not applied for, to be added to the quantities available for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 201509.4275 750 00009.4276 1 500 000 +",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;egg;egg product;egg preparation;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;animal protein;import (EU);Community import;Ukraine,21 +33664,"2007/703/EC: Commission Decision of 24 October 2007 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize 1507xNK603 (DAS-Ø15Ø7-1xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document number C(2007) 5142) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed (1), and in particular Article 7(3) and Article 19(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) On 27 September 2004, Pioneer Overseas Corporation, on behalf of Pioneer Overseas Corporation and Dow AgroSciences Europe, submitted to the competent authorities of the United Kingdom an application, in accordance with Articles 5 and 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, for the placing on the market of foods, food ingredients, and feed containing, consisting of, or produced from 1507xNK603 maize (‘the application’).(2) The application also covers the placing on the market of other products containing or consisting of 1507xNK603 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation. Therefore, in accordance with the provision of Article 5(5) and 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, it includes the data and information required by Annexes III and IV to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms (2) and information and conclusions about the risk assessment carried out in accordance with the principles set out in Annex II to Directive 2001/18/EC.(3) On 12 May 2006, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) gave a favourable opinion in accordance with Articles 6 and 18 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and concluded that it is unlikely that the placing on the market of the products containing, consisting of, or produced from 1507xNK603 maize as described in the application (the products) will have adverse effects on human or animal health or the environment (3). In its opinion, EFSA concluded that it was acceptable to use the data for the single events in support of the safety of the products and considered all specific questions and concerns raised by the Member States in the context of the consultation of the national competent authorities provided for by Article 6(4) and 18(4) of that Regulation.(4) In October 2006, upon request of the Commission, EFSA published detailed clarifications on how the comments of the competent authorities of the Member States had been taken into account in its opinion. It also published further information on the different elements considered by the Scientific Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms of EFSA and the reason why some specific additional studies such as a 90-day toxicology study in rats were not considered as necessary.(5) In its opinion, EFSA also concluded that the environmental monitoring plan, consisting of a general surveillance plan, submitted by the applicants is in line with the intended use of the products.(6) Taking into account those considerations, authorisation should be granted for the products.(7) A unique identifier should be assigned to each GMO as provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 65/2004 of 14 January 2004 establishing a system for the development and assignment of unique identifiers for genetically modified organisms (4).(8) On the basis of the EFSA opinion, no specific labelling requirements other than those provided for in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 appear to be necessary for the foods, food ingredients, and feed containing, consisting of, or produced from 1507xNK603 maize. However, in order to ensure the use of the products within the limits of authorisation provided by this Decision, the labelling of feed containing or consisting of the GMO and other products than food and feed containing or consisting of the GMO for which authorisation is requested should be complemented by a clear indication that the products in question must not be used for cultivation.(9) Similarly, the EFSA opinion does not justify the imposition of specific conditions or restrictions for the placing on the market and/or specific conditions or restrictions for the use and handling, including post-market monitoring requirements, or of specific conditions for the protection of particular ecosystems/environment and/or geographical areas, as provided for in point (e) of Articles 6(5) and 18(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.(10) All relevant information on the authorisation of the products should be entered in the Community register of genetically modified food and feed as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.(11) Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC (5), lays down labelling requirements for products consisting or containing GMOs.(12) This Decision is to be notified through the Biosafety Clearing House to the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity, pursuant to Article 9(1) and Article 15(2)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1946/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2003 on transboundary movements of genetically modified organisms (6).(13) The Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health has not delivered an opinion within the time-limit laid down by its Chairman; the Commission has therefore submitted a proposal to the Council on 12 July 2007 in accordance with Article 5 of the Council Decision 1999/468/EC (7), the Council being required to act within three months.(14) However, the Council has not acted within the required time-limit; a Decision should be adopted by the Commission,. Genetically modified organism and unique identifierGenetically modified maize (Zea mays L.) 1507xNK603 produced by crosses between maize containing DAS-Ø15Ø7-1 and MON-ØØ6Ø3-6 events, as specified in point (b) of the Annex to this Decision, is assigned the unique identifier DAS-Ø15Ø7-1xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 65/2004. AuthorisationThe following products are authorised for the purposes of Articles 4(2) and 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, in accordance with the conditions set out in this Decision:(a) foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of, or produced from DAS-Ø15Ø7-1xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize;(b) feed containing, consisting of, or produced from DAS-Ø15Ø7-1xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize;(c) products, other than food and feed, containing or consisting of DAS-Ø15Ø7-1xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation. Labelling1.   For the purposes of the labelling requirements laid down in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003, the ‘name of the organism’ shall be ‘maize’.2.   The words ‘not for cultivation’ shall appear on the label of and in documents accompanying products containing or consisting of DAS-Ø15Ø7-1xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize referred to in Article 2(b) and (c). Monitoring for environmental effects1.   The authorisation holders shall ensure that the monitoring plan for environmental effects, as set out in the point (h) of the Annex, is put in place and implemented.2.   The authorisation holders shall submit to the Commission annual reports on the implementation and the results of the activities set out in the monitoring plan. Community registerThe information set out in the Annex to this Decision shall be entered in the Community register of genetically modified food and feed, as provided for in Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003. Authorisation holders1.   The authorisation holders shall be:(a) Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Belgium, representing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, United States;(b) Dow AgroSciences Europe Ltd, United Kingdom, representing Mycogen Seeds, United States.2.   Both authorisation holders shall be responsible for fulfilling the duties imposed on authorisation holders by this Decision and Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003. ValidityThis Decision shall apply for a period of 10 years from the date of its notification. AddresseesThis Decision is addressed to:(a) Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Avenue des Arts 44, B-1040 Brussels, Belgium;(b) Dow AgroSciences Europe Ltd., European Development Centre, 3 Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN, United Kingdom.. Done at Brussels, 24 October 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1981/2006 (OJ L 368, 23.12.2006, p. 99).(2)  OJ L 106, 17.4.2001, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 (OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 24).(3)  http://www.efsa.europa.eu/EFSA/efsa_locale-1178620753812_1178620784648.htm(4)  OJ L 10, 16.1.2004, p. 5.(5)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 24.(6)  OJ L 287, 5.11.2003, p. 1.(7)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/512/EC (OJ L 200, 22.7.2006, p. 11).ANNEX(a)   Applicants and Authorisation holders:Name : Pioneer Overseas CorporationAddress : Avenue des Arts 44, B-1040 Brussels, BelgiumOn behalf of Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., 7250 NW 62nd Avenue, P. O. Box 552, Johnston, IA 50131-0552, United StatesandName : Dow AgroSciences Europe Ltd.Address : European Development Centre, 3 Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN, United Kingdom.On behalf of Mycogen Seeds c/o Dow AgroSciences LLC, 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268-1054, United States.(b)   Designation and specification of the products:1. Foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of, or produced from DAS-Ø15Ø7-1xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize;2. Feed containing, consisting of, or produced from DAS-Ø15Ø7-1xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize;3. Products, other than food and feed, containing or consisting of DAS-Ø15Ø7-1xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation.The genetically modified maize DAS-Ø15Ø7-1xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6, as described in the application, is produced by crosses between maize containing DAS-Ø15Ø7-1 and MON-ØØ6Ø3-6 events and expresses the Cry1F protein which confers protection against certain lepidopteran pests such as the European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis) and species belonging to the genus Sesamia, the PAT protein which confers tolerance to the glufosinate-ammonium herbicide, and the CP4 EPSPS protein which confers tolerance to the glyphosate herbicide.(c)   Labelling:1. For the purposes of the labelling requirements laid down in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003, the ‘name of the organism’ shall be ‘maize’.2. The words ‘not for cultivation’ shall appear on the label of and in documents accompanying products containing or consisting of DAS-Ø15Ø7-1xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize referred to in Article 2(b) and (c).(d)   Method for detection:— Event specific real-time quantitative PCR based methods for genetically modified maize DAS-Ø15Ø7-1 and MON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize validated on DAS-Ø15Ø7-1xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize,— Validated by the Community reference laboratory established under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, published at http://gmo-crl.jrc.it/statusofdoss.htm— Reference Material: ERM®-BF418 (for DAS-Ø15Ø7-1) and ERM®-BF415 (for MON-ØØ6Ø3-6) accessible via the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission, the Institute of Reference Materials and Measurements (IRMM) at http://www.irmm.jrc.be/html/reference_materials_catalogue/index.htm(e)   Unique identifier:DAS-Ø15Ø7-1xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6(f)   Information required under Annex II to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity:Biosafety Clearing House, Record ID: see [to be completed when notified](g)   Conditions or restrictions on the placing on the market, use or handling of the products:Not required.(h)   Monitoring planMonitoring plan for environmental effects conforming with Annex VII to Directive 2001/18/EC.[Link: plan published on the Internet](i)   Post market monitoring requirements for the use of the food for human consumptionNot required.Note: Links to relevant documents may need to be modified over the time. Those modifications will be made available to the public via the updating of the Community register of genetically modified food and feed. +",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;maize;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;genetically modified organism;GMO;biotechnological invention;genetically altered organism;transgenic organism;labelling,21 +11206,"93/724/EC: Council Decision of 23 November 1993 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and Republic of Hungary on the reciprocal protection and control of wine names. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Agreement negotiated between the European Community and the Republic of Hungary on the reciprocal protection and control of wine names will help make measures to eliminate unfair competition in trade more effective, ensure a greater degree of consumer protection and promote trade in wine between the Contracting Parties; whereas it is therefore desirable to approve the said Agreement;Whereas, in order to facilitate the implementation of certain provisions of the Agreement, the Commission should be authorized to make the necessary technical adjustments in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 83 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1);Whereas, since the provisions of the Agreement are directly linked to measures covered by the common commercial and agricultural policy, the said Agreement must be established at Community level,. The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Hungary on the reciprocal protection and control of wine names, the Protocol, exchanges of letters and declarations annexed thereto are hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the acts referred to in the first paragraph are attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement and to deposit the instrument of approval by the Community.The President of the Council shall make the notification provided for in Article 19 (1) of the Agreement. For the purposes of Article 13 of the Agreement, the Commission is hereby authorized to conclude the necessary acts amending the Agreement, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 83 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 23 November 1993.For the Council The President M. SMET(1) OJ No L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1566/93 (OJ No L 154, 25. 6. 1993, p. 39). +",Hungary;Republic of Hungary;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);trade agreement;trade negotiations;trade treaty;trade promotion;promotion of exports;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;wine,21 +29074,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2001/2004 of 22 November 2004 fixing Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses with a view to the application of the arrangements governing imports of certain floricultural products originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip (1), and in particular Article 5(2)(a) thereof,Whereas:. The Community producer and import prices for uniflorous (bloom) carnations, multiflorous (spray) carnations, large-flowered roses and small-flowered roses as referred to in Article 1b of Regulation (EEC) No 700/88 for a fortnightly period shall be as set out in the Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on 23 November 2004.It shall apply from 24 November to 7 December 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 November 2004.For the CommissionJ. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97 (OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 72, 18.3.1988, p. 16. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97 (OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 1).ANNEXto the Commission Regulation of 22 November 2004 fixing Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses with a view to the application of the arrangements governing imports of certain floricultural products originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(EUR/100 pieces)Period: from 24 November 2004 to 7 December 2004Community producer price Uniflorous (bloom) Multiflorous (spray) Large-flowered roses Small-flowered roses14,52 12,09 30,43 15,37Community import prices Uniflorous (bloom) Multiflorous (spray) Large-flowered roses Small-flowered rosesIsrael — — — —Morocco — — — —Cyprus — — — —Jordan — — — —West Bank and Gaza Strip — — — — +",floriculture;flower;flower-growing;Morocco;Kingdom of Morocco;common price policy;Community price;common price;import price;entry price;producer price;average producer price;output price;Middle East;Near East;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Cyprus;Republic of Cyprus,21 +17231,"Decision of the European Central Bank of 9 June 1998 on the method to be applied for determining the national central banks' percentage shares in the key for the capital of the European Central Bank (ECB/1998/1). ,Having regard to Article 29 of the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank (hereinafter referred to as the 'Statute`),Having regard to the contribution of the General Council of the European Central Bank provided in accordance with Article 47.2 of the Statute,Whereas the statistical data to be used for the determination of the key have been provided by the Commission in accordance with the rules adopted by the EU Council on 5 June 1998 (1);Whereas the Governing Council of the European Central Bank agreed - recognising the impossibility of adhering to a literal interpretation of Article 29.1 of the Statute - to the application of the original (unrounded) four-decimal-place Commission figures for determining the shares of the national central banks (hereinafter referred to as the 'NCBs`) in the initial key for the capital of the European Central Bank (hereinafter referred to as the 'ECB`) as the most precise and thus fairest method;Whereas, in the event that the Commission's figures do not equal 100 %, the deviation shall be accommodated by adding 0,0001 percentage point, in ascending order, to the smallest share(s) until exactly 100 % is reached, if the initial total were below 100 %; or by subtracting 0,0001 percentage point, in descending order, from the largest share(s) until exactly 100 % is reached, if the initial total were above 100 %;Whereas the data provided by the Commission will be subject to a revision in October 1998;Whereas the weighting of the NCBs in the key may be adjusted in the event that the revised data would result in a change of 0,01 % or more in an NCB's share,. The weighting of the NCBs in the key referred to in Article 29.1 of the Statute shall be as follows:>TABLE> The key may be revised before the start of Stage Three in the event that the Commission provides revised statistical data to be used for the determination of the key before December 1998 which would result in a change of 0,01 % or more in an NCB's share. This Decision shall take retroactive effect from 1 June 1998.. Done at Frankfurt am Main, 9 June 1998.The President of the ECBWillem F. DUISENBERG(1) See Council Decision 98/382/EC (OJ L 171, 17 6. 1998, p. 33). +",Member States' contribution;budget rebate;budgetary compensation;financial contribution;European accounting system;ESA;European system of accounts;European system of integrated economic accounts;European system of national and regional accounts;European system of national and regional accounts in the European Union;central bank;bank of issue;federal bank;national bank;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;European Central Bank;ECB,21 +13889,"95/568/EC: Council Decision of 18 December 1995 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Colombia on precursors and chemical substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof, in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 228 (2), and Article 228 (4) thereof,Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission,Whereas, on 25 September 1995, the Council authorized the Commission to negotiate, on behalf of the Community, agreements on the control of precursors and chemical substances with the Member States of the Organization of American States, and as a priority with the Member Countries of the Cartagena Agreement; whereas the Commission, on the basis of this authorization, completed negotiations with the Republic of Colombia on 13 November 1995;Whereas it is appropriate that the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Colombia on precursors and chemical substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances should be approved;Whereas it is appropriate that the Council authorize the Commission, in consultation with a special committee appointed by the Council, to approve modifications on behalf of the Community where the Agreement provides for them to be adopted by the Joint Follow-Up Group; whereas, such authorization must be limited to the modification of the Annexes of the Agreement in so far as it concerns substances already covered by Community legislation on precursors and chemical substances,. The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Colombia on precursors and chemical substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement. The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, deposit the instrument provided for in Article 12 of the Agreement (1). 1.   The Community shall be represented in the Joint Follow-Up Group provided for in Article 9 of the Agreement by the Commission, assisted by the representatives of the Member States.2.   The Commission is authorized to approve, on behalf of the Community, modifications to the Annexes to the Agreement adopted by the Joint Follow-Up Group by the procedure laid down in Article 10 of the Agreement.The Commission shall be assisted in this task by a special committee designated by the Council and charged with establishing a common position.3.   The authorization referred to in paragraph 2 shall be limited to those substances which are already covered by the relevant Community legislation on drugs precursors and chemical substances. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 1995.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. BORRELL FONTELLES(1)  The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council. +",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;illicit trade;black market;clandestine trade;contraband;fraudulent trade;narcotic;psychotropic substance;Colombia;Republic of Colombia,21 +6421,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1052/88 of 20 April 1988 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3518/86 on specific surveillance measures applicable to imports of orange juice. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3909/87 (2), and in particular Article 18 (2) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3518/86 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 210/88 (4), makes imports of certain orange juices subject, under specific surveillance measures, to the submission of an import licence;Whereas the submission of import licence applications should be permitted on all working days in order to make business relations between operators in the sector easier; whereas, moreover, with a view to limiting administrative notifications by the Member States to the minimum, provision should be made for notification only in cases where applications have been submitted,. Regulation (EEC) No 3518/86 is hereby amended as follows:1. The last subparagraph of Article 3 (1) is deleted.2. Article 5 is replaced by the following:'Article 5Member States shall notify the Commission of:- the quantities of orange juice in respect of which applications for import licences have been submitted,- the country of origin,broken down in accordance with the combined nomenclature.Such information shall be notified at the following intervals:- each Wednesday for applications submitted on Mondays and Tuesdays,- each Friday for applications submitted on Wednesdays and Thursdays,- each Monday for applications submitted on the previous Friday.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 April 1988.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 370, 30. 12. 1987, p. 20.(3) OJ No L 325, 20. 11. 1986, p. 14.(4) OJ No L 21, 27. 1. 1988, p. 7. +",fruit juice;fruit juice concentrate;free circulation;putting into free circulation;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import (EU);Community import;disclosure of information;information disclosure;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,21 +1808,"95/63/EC: Commission Decision of 6 March 1995 laying down the methods of control for maintaining the officially tuberculosis free status of bovine herds in Sweden (Only the Swedish text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as modified by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 3 (14) thereof,Whereas more than 99,9 % of bovine herds in Sweden have been declared officially tuberculosis free within the meaning of Article 2 (d) of Directive 64/432/EEC and as having fulfilled the conditions for this qualification for at least 10 years; whereas every year for the past six years at least bovine tuberculosis has not been found to be present in more than one herd per 10 000 herds;Whereas all bovines slaughtered in Sweden are submitted to a post-mortem examination by an official veterinarian;Whereas in order to maintain the qualification of officially tuberculosis free it is necessary to lay down control measures ensuring its efficacy and which are adapted to the special health situation of bovine herds in Sweden;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. An identification system making it possible to trace, for each bovine animal, the herds of origin and transit shall be set up.2. Every animal slaughtered must be submitted to a post-mortem examination by an official veterinarian.3. Every suspected case of tuberculosis in a living or dead/slaughtered animal must be notified to the competent authorities.4. For each suspected case, the competent authorities shall carry out the investigations required in order to confirme or invalidate the suspicion, including back-tracing the herds of origin and transit. If lesions giving rise to a suspicion of tuberculosis are found at the post-mortem examination or slaughtering, the competent authorities shall submit such lesions to laboratory examination.5. The officially tuberculosis free status of the herds of origin and transit of the suspected bovine animals shall be suspended and the period of suspension shall continue until clinical or laboratory examinations or tuberculin tests have ruled out the presence of bovine tuberculosis.6. If the suspicion of tuberculosis is confirmed, either by tuberculin tests or by clinical or laboratory examinations, the officially tuberculosis free status of the herds of origin and transit shall be withdrawn. The status of officially tuberculosis free shall remain withdrawn until such time as:- all the animals that have been deemed to be infected have been removed from the herd,- disinfection of premises and utensils has taken place,- all the remaining bovine animals over six weeks of age have reacted negatively to at least two official intradermal tuberculin tests in accordance with Annex B of Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964, the first one carried out at least six months after the infected animal has left the herd and the second one at least six months after the first. Details of any breakdown herds, as well as an epidemiological report, shall be communicated to the Commission without delay; it being understood that a breakdown herd is a herd of origin or transit which has contained a bovine animal that has proved positive for the presence of Mycobacterium bovis. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Sweden.. Done at Brussels, 6 March 1995.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64. +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;animal tuberculosis;bovine tuberculosis;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;livestock;flock;herd;live animals,21 +4478,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 373/86 of 17 February 1986 amending, on account of the accession of Spain, Regulations (EEC) No 3132/85, (EEC) No 3130/85 and (EEC) No 3131/85 opening, allocating and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas for certain products falling within heading No 08.03, Chapter 27 and heading No 55.09 of the Common Customs Tariff, originating in Spain (1986). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Articles 30, 31 and 75 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, on the basis of the Agreement of 29 June 1970 between the European Economic Community and Spain (1) and the acts annexed thereto, the Community opened by Regulations (EEC) No 3132/85, (EEC) No 3130/85 and (EEC) No 3131/85 (2) Communitiy tariff quotas for 1986 for:- certain dried figs falling within subheading ex 08.03 B of the Common Customs Tariff,- certain petroleum products falling within Chapter 27,- certain woven fabrics of cotton falling within heading No 55.09,originating in Spain;Whereas, according to Articles 30, 31 and 75 of the Act of Accession, the duties applicable within the framework of these quotas are subject to tariff dismantling as from 1 March 1986; whereas the rates thereof have to be adjusted accordingly,. In Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 3132/85, the duty of 3 % is hereby replaced by a duty of 2,6 %. In Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 3130/85, the customs duties indicated in the table for each product are hereby replaced by those appearing below:27.10 A III 2,1 %B III 2,1 %C I c) 1,2 %II c) 1,2 %III c) 1,4 %d) 2,1 %27.11 B I c) 0,5 %27.12 A III 0,6 %B 1,8 %27.13 B I c) 0,6 %II 1,6 %27.14 C II 0,6 % In Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 3131/85, the customs duties indicated in the table for each product are hereby replaced by those appearing below:55.09 A I 3,7 %II 3,7 %B I 4,0 %II 3,8 % This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 March 1986.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 17 February 1986.For the CouncilThe PresidentH. van den BROEK(1) OJ No L 182, 16. 8. 1970, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 304, 16. 11. 1985, pp. 8, 1 and 5. +",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;petroleum product;oil by-products;petrochemical product;tar;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,21 +14313,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1688/95 of 11 July 1995 amending Regulation (EC) No 2883/94 establishing a forecast balance for the supply to the Canary Islands of agricultural products covered by the specific measures provided for in Articles 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Canary Islands with regard to certain agricultural products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 3 (4) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 2790/94 (3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2883/94 (4), lays down the detailed rules for implementation of the specific arrangements for the supply of certain agricultural products to the Canary Islands;Whereas Regulation (EC) No 2883/94 establishes the forecast balance for processed fruit and vegetables for the Canary Islands for the period 1 July 1994 to 30 June 1995; whereas that balance may be revised where necessary, by means of adjustments during the year to the quantities, within the total quantity laid down, on the basis of the region's requirements; whereas in order to satisfy the requirements of the Canary Islands for processed fruit and vegetables at the end of the 1994/95 marketing year; whereas Annex XI to Regulation (EC) No 2883/94 should consequently be amended with effect from 1 June 1995;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Annex XI to Regulation (EC) No 2883/94 is hereby replaced by the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 June 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 July 1995.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 13.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ No L 296, 17. 11. 1994, p. 23.(4) OJ No L 304, 29. 11. 1994, p. 18.ANNEX'ANNEX XIProcessed fruit and vegetables>TABLE> +",fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;Canary Islands;Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands;supply balance sheet,21 +31059,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1758/2005 of 27 October 2005 opening crisis distillation as provided for in Article 30 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 for certain wine in Hungary. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (1), and in particular Article 33(1)(f) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 provides for the possibility of a crisis distillation measure in the event of exceptional market disturbance due to major surpluses. Such measures may be limited to certain categories of wine and/or certain areas of production, and may apply to quality wines produced in specified regions (quality wines psr) at the request of the Member State concerned.(2) By letter of 11 July 2005, the Hungarian Government requested that crisis distillation be opened for table wine produced in Hungary and for quality wines psr.(3) Considerable surpluses have been recorded on the market in table wine and quality wines psr in Hungary, which are reflected in a fall in prices and a worrying rise in stocks towards the end of the 2004/05 marketing year. In order to reverse this negative trend, and so remedy the difficult market situation, stocks of Hungarian wine should be reduced to a level that can be regarded as normal in terms of covering market requirements.(4) Since the conditions laid down in Article 30(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 are satisfied, a crisis distillation measure should be opened for a maximum of 400 000 hectolitres of table wine and 100 000 hectolitres of quality wines produced in specified regions (quality wines psr).(5) The crisis distillation opened by this Regulation must comply with the conditions laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 of 25 July 2000 laying down detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine with regard to market mechanisms (2), as regards the distillation measure provided for in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999. Other provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 must also apply, in particular those concerning the delivery of alcohol to intervention agencies and the payment of advances.(6) The price distillers must pay producers should be set at a level that permits the market disturbance to be dealt with by allowing producers to take advantage of the possibility afforded by this measure.(7) The product of crisis distillation must be raw or neutral alcohol only, for compulsory delivery to the intervention agency in order to avoid disturbing the market for potable alcohol, which is supplied largely by the distillation provided for in Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Crisis distillation as provided for in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 is hereby opened for a maximum of 400 000 hectolitres of table wine and 100 000 hectolitres of quality wines produced in specified regions (quality wines psr) in Hungary, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 concerning this type of distillation. Producers may conclude delivery contracts as provided for in Article 65 of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 (hereinafter referred to as contracts) from 31 October to 25 November 2005.Contracts shall be accompanied by proof that a security equal to EUR 5 per hectolitre has been lodged.Contracts may not be transferred. 1.   If the total quantities covered by the contracts submitted to the intervention agency exceed the quantities laid down in Article 1, Hungary shall determine the rates of reduction to be applied to those contracts.2.   Hungary shall take the administrative steps necessary to approve the contracts not later than 23 December 2005. The approval shall specify any rate of reduction applied and the quantity of wine accepted per contract and shall stipulate that the producer may cancel the contract where a reduction rate is applied.Hungary shall notify the Commission before 6 January 2006 of the quantities of wine covered by approved contracts.3.   Hungary may limit the number of contracts that individual producers may conclude under this Regulation. 1.   The quantities of wine covered by approved contracts shall be delivered to the distilleries not later than 10 April 2006. The alcohol obtained shall be delivered to the intervention agency in accordance with Article 6(1) not later than 15 July 2006.2.   The security shall be released in proportion to the quantities delivered when the producer presents proof of delivery to a distillery.The security shall be forfeit where no delivery is made within the time-limit laid down in paragraph 1. The minimum price paid for wine delivered for distillation under this Regulation shall be EUR 1,914/% vol/hl for table wine and EUR 2,30/% vol/hl for quality wines psr. 1.   Distillers shall deliver the product obtained from distillation to the intervention agency. That product shall be of an alcoholic strength of at least 92 % vol.2.   The price to be paid to the distiller by the intervention agency for the raw alcohol delivered shall be EUR 2,281 per % vol/hl where it is produced from table wine and EUR 2,667 per % vol/hl where it is produced from quality wines psr. The payment shall be made in accordance with Article 62(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000.Distillers may receive an advance on those amounts of EUR 1,122 per % vol/hl in the case of alcohol produced from table wine and EUR 1,508 per % vol/hl in the case of alcohol produced from quality wines psr. In that case, the advance shall be deducted from the price actually paid. Articles 66 and 67 of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 shall apply. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 31 October 2005.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 October 2005.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.(2)  OJ L 194, 31.7.2000, p. 45. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1219/2005 (OJ L 199, 29.7.2005, p. 45). +",Hungary;Republic of Hungary;market intervention;table wine;ordinary wine;wine for direct consumption;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;agricultural surplus;agricultural over-production;agricultural trade surplus;farm surplus;surplus of agricultural products,21 +34280,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 651/2007 of 8 June 2007 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(a) thereof,Whereas:(1) In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.(2) Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has laid down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. Those rules apply also to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods.(3) Pursuant to those general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex should be classified under the CN-code indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3 of that table.(4) It is appropriate to provide that, subject to the measures in force in the Community relating to double checking systems and to prior and retrospective Community surveillance of textile products on importation into the Community, binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the Combined Nomenclature and which is not in accordance with this Regulation, can continue to be invoked for a period of 60 days by the holder, under Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (2).(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. The goods described in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex shall be classified within the Combined Nomenclature under the CN-code indicated in column 2 of that table. Subject to the measures in force in the Community relating to double checking systems and to prior and retrospective Community surveillance of textile products on importation into the Community, binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States which is not in accordance with this Regulation, can continue to be invoked for a period of 60 days, under Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 June 2007.For the CommissionLászló KOVÁCSMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 580/2007 (OJ L 138, 30.5.2007, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).ANNEXDescription of the goods Classification Reasons(1) (2) (3)1. A lightweight garment for women intended to cover the body reaching down to the crotch, made of a knitted self-coloured fabric of synthetic fibres (80 % polyamide and 20 % elastane), the fabric does not contain any rubber thread.2. Padded textile article composed of two layers of woven textile material (100 % cotton) assembled with padding by stitching.3. A furnishing article of textile materials to be used in motor-cars. It is intended to be placed on seats of motor vehicles and consists of a multi-layered material, the outer layers are made of a woven material (cotton) and the middle layer of a non-woven material, which serves as padding.(1)  The photographs are purely for information. +",textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;specification of tariff heading;motor car;automobile;car;personal automobile;private car;tourist vehicle;clothing;article of clothing;ready-made clothing;work clothes;Combined Nomenclature;CN;child;childhood;children;vehicle parts;automobile accessory,21 +6626,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2275/88 of 25 July 1988 concerning the classification of certain goods in the combined nomenclature. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (1) on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff, as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1858/88 (2), and in particular Article 9,Whereas in order to ensure uniform application of the combined nomenclature annexed to the said Regulation, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation;Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has set down the general rules for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and these rules also apply to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivisions to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff or other measures relating to trade in goods;Whereas, pursuant to the said general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table annexed to the present Regulation must be classified under the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3;Whereas the nomenclature committee has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. The goods described in column 1 of the annexed table are now classified within the combined nomenclature under the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 2 of the said table. this Regulation shall enter into force on the 21st day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 July 1988.For the CommissionCOCKFIELDVice-President(1) OJ No L 256, 7. 9. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 166, 1. 7. 1988, p. 10.ANNEX1.2.3 // // // // Description of the goods // Classification (CN code) // Reasons // // // // (1) // (2) // (3) // // // // // // // 1. Grains of Zizania aquatica ('wild rice') not dehulled, resembling pine needles, brown in colour // 1008 90 90 // Classification is determined by the provisions of general rules 1 and 6 and the texts of CN codes 1008 and 1008 90 90. The outer green layer has been removed from the product but the black pericarp remians. The product cannot therefore be classified as husked grain of CN code 1104 29 10. // 2. Powder of dead monocellular algae (Spirulina or Chlorella) whether or not put up in the form of tablets or capsules for human consumption. // 2102 20 90 // Classification is determined by the provisions of general rules 1 and 6 and the texts of CN codes 2102, 2102 20 and 2102 20 90. See also HS explanatory notes to heading 2102, item B. The manner in which the goods are presented does not affect the classification. // 3. Milk product consisting of skimmed milk powder containing 50 - 100 million live yoghurt bacteria (Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus) per gram, with a fat content not exceeding 3 %. // 0403 10 11 // Classification is determined by the provisions of general rules 1 and 6 and the texts of CN codes 0403, 0403 10 and 0403 10 11. The product is essentially a milk product of CN codes 0403 rather than a microbial culture of CN code 3002. // 4. Product obtained by dry turbo-separation of wheat flour and having the following analytical characteristics (by dry weight): - starch content: 83 % using the modified Ewers polarimetric method, - ash content: 0,4 %, - protein content: approximately 4,5 % // 1101 00 00 // Classification is determined by the provisions of general rule 1 and the texts of CN code 1101 00 00 and of note 2 to Chapter 11. This product presents the characteristics of a wheat flour. Although it is enriched with starch and has a reduced protein content, it does not meet the analytical criteria for classification as a wheat starch of CN code 1108 11. // 5. Famotidine (INN) // 2934 10 00 // Classification is determined by the provisions of general rules 1 and 6 and the texts of CN codes 2934 and 2934 10 00. The compound is not a sulphonamide of heading 29.35 because the sulphur atom of the SO2NH2 group is not directly linked to a carbon atom. The structure includes an unfused thiazole ring. // 6. Preparation of the kind used as raw material in the production of cosmetics having the following composition: - animal placenta extracts approximately 10 % by weight, - maize germ oil approximately 90 % by weight. // 3823 90 99 // Classification is determined by the provisions of general rules 1 and 6 and the texts of CN codes 3823 and 3823 90 99. The product cannot be considered as a protein substance of CN code 3504. It is covered by the second part of the text of CN code 3823. It is an intermediate product not yet having the characteristics of a cosmetic preparation. // // // // Description of the goods // Classification (CN code) // Reasons // // // // (1) // (2) // (3) // // // // // 7. Preparation of the kind used as raw material in the production of cosmetics having the following composition: - Collagen approximately 3 % by weight, - Glycerol approximately 44 % by weight, - Water approximately 53 % by weight. // 3823 90 99 // Classification is determined by the provisions of general rules 1 and 6 and the texts of CN codes 3823 and 3823 90 99. The product cannot be considered as a protein substance of CN code 3504. It is covered by the second part of the text of CN code 3823. It is an intermediate product not yet having the characteristics of a cosmetic preparation. // 8. Preparation of the kind used as raw material in the production of cosmetics having the following composition: - Elastin approximately 5 % by weight, - Propare-1, 2-diol approximately 45 % by weight, - Water approximately 50 % by weight. // 3823 90 99 // Classification is determined by the provisions of general rules 1 and 6 and the texts of CN codes 3823 and 3823 90 99. The product cannot be considered as a protein substance of CN code 3504. It is covered by the second part of the text of CN code 3823. It is an intermadiate product not yet having the characteristics of a cosmetic preparation. // 9. Mechanical assembly for a video recording or reproducing apparatus of CN code 8521, equipped with recording and reproducing heads (Mecadeck). // 8521 10 39 // Classification is determined by the provisions of general rules 1, 2 (a) and 6 and the texts of CN codes 8521, 8521 10 and 8521 10 39. This mechanical assembly presents the essential characteristics of a video recording or reproducing apparatus. // 10. Flat non-alloy steel product, obtained by the continuous casting process, having dimensions of 1 700 mm × 6 000 mm × 70 mm, with as-rolled edges // 7208 // Classification is determined by the provisions of general rule 1 and the text of CN code 7208. The dimensions of the product do not result from simple rough rolling and the product is therefore regarded as a flat rolled product (plate) of CN code 7208 rather than as a semifinished product (slab) of CN code 7207. // 11. Flat non-alloy steel product obtained by the continuous casting process, having dimensions of 2 520 mm × 4 400 mm × 90 mm, with sheared edges // 7208 // Classification is determined by the provisions of general rule 1 and the text of CN code 7208. The dimensions of the product do not result from simple rough rolling and the product is therefore regarded as a flat rolled product (plate) of CN code 7208 rather than as a semifinished product (slab) of CN code 7207. // // // +",tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;cereal product;cereal preparation;processed cereal product;cosmetic product;beauty product;cosmetic;perfume;soap;toilet preparation;metal product;metallurgical product;audiovisual equipment;audio-visual equipment;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,21 +21191,"Council Regulation (EC) No 382/2001 of 26 February 2001 concerning the implementation of projects promoting cooperation and commercial relations between the European Union and the industrialised countries of North America, the Far East and Australasia and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1035/1999. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 and Article 308 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),Whereas:(1) The promotion of cooperation and commercial relations with the industrialised countries should be pursued where it is in the mutual interest of the Community and the partner country concerned.(2) The European Parliament has adopted various resolutions on relations between the European Union and the United States of America in 1994, 1998 and 1999. The European Union and the United States of America agreed to strengthen their relationship in the Transatlantic Declaration of 1990, the New Transatlantic Agenda of 1995, the Transatlantic Economic Partnership of 1998 and the Bonn Declaration of 1999. The common commercial policy should be complemented by further dissemination of general knowledge through more intensive dialogue between the actors in EU-US relations.(3) The European Parliament has adopted a resolution and the Economic and Social Committee an opinion on relations between the European Union and Canada in 1996, calling for closer relations with Canada. The European Communities and Canada signed a Framework Agreement for commercial and economic cooperation(2) in 1976 and a Declaration on EC-Canada relations in 1990, and agreed to strengthen their relationship in the Joint Action Plan and the Joint Political Declaration of 1996. EU-Canada relations have become more diversified and Canada is a key partner in multilateral trade areas and in issues relating to global challenges and the Common Foreign and Security Policy. It is therefore necessary to further strengthen these relations by means of an intensified process of consultation and cooperation on an increasing number of issues.(4) Activities covered by specific instruments, such as the Agreements between the Community and the United States of America and between the Community and Canada establishing programmes for cooperation in higher education and training, shall be complemented and not affected by this Regulation.(5) The European Union and Japan decided to intensify their dialogue and to strengthen their cooperation and partnership in the Joint Declaration of 1991. The European Parliament has adopted a Resolution on the Communication from the Commission to the Council on ""Europe and Japan: the next steps""(3). The Council's conclusions to the Commission's Communication on Japan recognised the distinct and specific problems of market access in Japan. The Council considered that priority should be given to improving access to the Japanese market. In the light of this, the Council adopted Council Regulation (EC) No 1035/1999 of 11 May 1999 on implementation by the Commission of a programme of specific measures and actions to improve access of European Union goods and cross-border services to Japan(4). This Regulation will expire on 31 December 2001. The results evaluating the Commission programme described above have shown the usefulness and effectiveness of the programme. It is therefore deemed necessary to continue implementing the Commission programmes described in the said Regulation. This Regulation is without prejudice to the Council Decision 92/278/EEC of 18 May 1992 on the consolidation of the EC-Japan Centre for Industrial-Cooperation(5) which remains valid. Regulation (EC) No 1035/1999 should be repealed and replaced by this Regulation.(6) Bilateral cooperation in economic and other areas with the Republic of Korea should be enhanced in accordance with the principles of the Framework Agreement on Trade and Cooperation with Korea, the European Parliament's opinion, and the Council's Conclusions on the Korean Peninsula. The European Union should support market principles in Korea and promote the removal of existing barriers to trade and investment.(7) The European Union and Australia agreed to strengthen their relationship and to cooperate across the many areas in which they have shared interests in the Joint Declaration of 1997. With a view to further strengthen these relations, an intensified process of consultation and cooperation on an increasing number of bilateral and international issues is necessary.(8) The European Union and New Zealand agreed in the Joint Declaration of 1999 to strengthen their relationship and cooperation based on broadly shared interest to the mutual benefit of their peoples, and to endow their mutual relations with a long term perspective.(9) There are currently a large number of small budget lines from which the various Community actions with regard to the promotion of cooperation and commercial relations vis-Ă -vis the industrialised countries referred to in this Regulation are financed. Some budgetary appropriations were made available under these different budget lines for the financing of pilot schemes and preparatory actions. After two years experience with these pilot schemes and preparatory actions the measures implemented up to now have proved their usefulness and demonstrated the need for continuation as regular activities. The Community must have the necessary means at its disposal on a regular basis to be able to implement such measures in the future. It is therefore deemed necessary, for the sake of efficiency, rationalisation and continuation, to establish a single budget line for funding the activities referred to in this Regulation. This must not, however, affect the transparency of the use of these budget lines necessary for the monitoring procedures of the European Parliament.(10) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Regulation should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(6).(11) It is the primary responsibility of Member States to design and implement programmes of measures and actions to support the efforts of their exporters to build up a commercial presence in foreign markets.(12) Member States' activities in promoting their exports of goods and cross-border services to third country markets should not be affected by this Regulation.(13) The Commission should cooperate with Member States to implement a specific, coherent and targeted programme of measures and actions that complement and bring added value to the efforts undertaken by Member States in the Japanese market.(14) Part of the activities falling within the scope of this Regulation are covered by Article 133 of the Treaty; for the other activities, the Treaty does not provide for powers other than those in Article 308 thereof.(15) This Regulation is to expire on 31 December 2005,. The Community shall continue to implement actions to promote cooperation and commercial relations between the Community and the industrialised countries of North America, the Far East and Australasia.For the purpose of this Regulation, the industrialised countries of North America, the Far East and Australasia shall comprise of the United States, Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea (hereinafter referred to as ""Korea""), Australia and New Zealand, hereinafter referred to as ""the partner countries"". The amount of Community funding deemed necessary for the implementation of the actions identified in this Regulation will be established by the budget authority on an annual basis. CooperationActions to promote cooperation shall be used to support the objectives laid down in the various bilateral instruments in this field between the European Union and the partner countries, in order to create a more favourable environment for the conduct and further development of the relations between the European Union and the partner countries. Community financing in the field of cooperation shall cover, in particular, the following types of activities:(a) education and information of the public on the bilateral relations between the European Union and the partner countries, with particular reference to decision makers, opinion formers and other multipliers;(b) strengthening cultural, academic and people-to-people links;(c) promotion of the dialogue between political, economic and social partners and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in various relevant sectors;(d) research work and studies destined to provide input to the Commission's work, with a view to further develop bilateral relations;(e) cooperative projects in science and technology, energy, transport and environmental matters;(f) enhancing customs cooperation between the European Union and the partner countries;(g) enhancing the visibility of the European Union in the partner countries;(h) pilot schemes, which could subsequently lead to new regular activities to be financed. The financing of cooperation projects will be made from the Community's budget either in totality or will take the form of co-financing with other sources in the partner countries and/or the European Union. When implementing Article 4, the Commission shall ensure that the cooperation projects are legally and substantially coherent with activities financed under other relevant policies of the Community. Commercial relations1. In cooperation with Member States, who are primarily responsible for the design and implementation of programmes and actions to promote the exports of Community goods and cross-border services in third country markets, the Community shall implement a specific, coherent and targeted programme of measures and actions that complement and bring added value to the efforts undertaken by Member States and other European Union public bodies in the Japanese market.The activities of Member States to draw up and implement policies, programmes and arrangements to promote their exports of goods and cross-border services to third country markets shall not be affected by this Regulation.2. Community financing in this field shall cover, in particular, the recruitment, training, pre-mission preparation and participation of groups of European business executives, notably from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to participate in actions in Japan aimed at improving their commercial presence on the Japanese market (the ""Gateway to Japan"" campaign).3. In addition to the measure referred to in paragraph 2, support may be given to the following actions and measures, where appropriate:(a) the collection of information and policy advice on trade related issues with Japan;(b) conferences and seminars to promote trade and investment relations between the European Union and Japan;(c) high-level business missions to address specific market access issues in Japan;(d) special actions that facilitate access to the Japanese market by Community enterprises, notably SMEs.4. When implementing paragraph 3, the Commission shall ensure the full compatibility of specific activities with the policies of the Community and the Member States. Community financing shall continue to cover training programmes to build up pools of European executives able to communicate and operate in the Japanese and Korean business environments (""Executive Training Programmes""). The measures necessary for the implementation of Articles 6 and 7 shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure set out in Article 9. Implementing procedures1. The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee.2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 3 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.4. The European Parliament shall be briefed on a regular basis by the Commission about the work of the Committee. To this end, it will receive the agendas of the meetings of the Committee, the draft measures put to the Committee for the implementation of the projects, the results of votes and the summaries of discussions in the meetings. 01. The Commission shall provide, on request by any actor in the Community and in the partner countries, comprehensive documentation and all necessary information on programmes and on the conditions of participation.2. The results of the invitation to tender including information on the number of received tenders, the date of the award of the contract, the name and the address of the successful tenderers, shall be published on the Internet. They will also be communicated on a regular basis to the European Parliament. 1The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council every two years a report on the implementation of this Regulation. The report shall set out the results of implementation of the budget and present the actions and programmes financed during the year.In addition, the Commission shall evaluate actions and programmes financed under this Regulation in order to establish whether they have achieved their objectives. This evaluation shall be made within three years of the entry into force of the Regulation. Where necessary, evaluation reports shall also take account of contractual obligations and principles of sound management and shall include the results of a cost effectiveness analysis.A limited proportion of the annual budget shall be used to finance evaluation studies of the actions and programmes undertaken within the framework of this Regulation. 21. Regulation (EC) No 1035/1999 is hereby repealed.2. Any reference to the repealed Regulation shall be deemed to be a reference to this Regulation. 3This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall expire on 31 December 2005.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 February 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. Lindh(1) Opinion delivered on 31 January 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) OJ L 260, 24.9.1976, p. 2.(3) OJ C 304, 6.10.1997, p. 119.(4) OJ L 127, 21.5.1999, p. 1.(5) OJ L 144, 26.5.1992, p. 19.(6) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 3. +",trade cooperation;industrialised country;developed country;developed nation;first world country;first world nation;industrialized country;industrialized nation;rich country;rich nation;third country;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;cooperation policy;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme,21 +32548,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 938/2006 of 23 June 2006 opening crisis distillation as provided for in Article 30 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 for certain wine in France. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (1), and in particular Article 33(1)(f) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 provides for the possibility of a crisis distillation measure in the event of exceptional market disturbance due to major surpluses. Such measures may be limited to certain categories of wine and/or certain areas of production, and may apply to quality wines produced in specified regions (quality wines psr) at the request of the Member State concerned.(2) By letter of 8 March 2006, the French Government requested that crisis distillation be opened for table wine produced in France and for quality wines psr.(3) Considerable surpluses have been recorded on the market in table wine and quality wines psr in France, which are reflected in a fall in prices and a worrying rise in stocks towards the end of the current marketing year. In order to reverse this negative trend, and so remedy the difficult market situation, stocks of French wine should be reduced to a level that can be regarded as normal in terms of covering market requirements.(4) Since the conditions laid down in Article 30(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 are satisfied, a crisis distillation measure should be opened for a maximum of 1,5 million hectolitres of table wine and 1,5 million hectolitres of quality wines produced in specified regions (quality wines psr).(5) The crisis distillation opened by this Regulation must comply with the conditions laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 of 25 July 2000 laying down detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine with regard to market mechanisms (2) as regards the distillation measure provided for in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999. Other provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 must also apply, in particular those concerning the delivery of alcohol to intervention agencies and the payment of advances.(6) The price distillers must pay producers should be set at a level that permits the market disturbance to be dealt with by allowing producers to take advantage of the possibility afforded by this measure.(7) The product of crisis distillation must be raw or neutral alcohol only, for compulsory delivery to the intervention agency in order to avoid disturbing the market for potable alcohol, which is supplied largely by the distillation provided for in Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Crisis distillation as provided for in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 is hereby opened for a maximum of 1,5 million hectolitres of table wine and 1,5 million hectolitres of quality wines produced in specified regions (quality wines psr) in France, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 concerning this type of distillation. Producers may conclude contracts as provided for in Article 65 of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 (hereinafter referred to as contracts) from 29 June to 28 July 2006.Contracts shall be accompanied by proof that a security equal to EUR 5 per hectolitre has been lodged.Contracts may not be transferred. 1.   If the total quantities covered by the contracts submitted to the intervention agency exceed the quantities laid down in Article 1, France shall determine the rates of reduction to be applied to those contracts.2.   France shall take the administrative steps necessary to approve the contracts not later than 22 August 2006. The approval shall specify any rate of reduction applied and the quantity of wine accepted per contract and shall stipulate that the producer may cancel the contract where the quantity to be distilled is reduced.France shall notify the Commission before 29 August 2006 of the quantities of wine covered by approved contracts.3.   France may limit the number of contracts that individual producers may conclude under this Regulation. 1.   The quantities of wine covered by approved contracts shall be delivered to the distilleries not later than 28 February 2007. The alcohol obtained shall be delivered to the intervention agency in accordance with Article 6(1) not later than 31 May 2007.2.   The security shall be released in proportion to the quantities delivered when the producer presents proof of delivery to a distillery.The security shall be forfeit where no delivery is made within the time limit laid down in paragraph 1. The minimum price paid for wine delivered for distillation under this Regulation shall be EUR 1,914/% vol/hl for table wine and EUR 3,000/% vol/hl for quality wines psr. 1.   Distillers shall deliver the product obtained from distillation to the intervention agency. That product shall be of an alcoholic strength of at least 92 % vol.2.   The price to be paid to the distiller by the intervention agency for the raw alcohol delivered shall be EUR 2,281/% vol/hl where it is produced from table wine and EUR 3,367/% vol/hl where it is produced from quality wines psr. The payment shall be made in accordance with Article 62(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000.Distillers may receive an advance on those amounts of EUR 1,122/% vol/hl in the case of alcohol produced from table wine and EUR 2,208/% vol/hl in the case of alcohol produced from quality wines psr. In that case the advances shall be deducted from the prices actually paid. Articles 66 and 67 of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 shall apply. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 29 June 2006.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 June 2006.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2165/2005 (OJ L 345, 28.12.2005, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 194, 31.7.2000, p. 45. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1820/2005 (OJ L 293, 9.11.2005, p. 8). +",France;French Republic;market intervention;table wine;ordinary wine;wine for direct consumption;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;agricultural surplus;agricultural over-production;agricultural trade surplus;farm surplus;surplus of agricultural products,21 +44837,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/197 of 5 February 2015 approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Aglio Bianco Polesano (PDO)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 53(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission has examined the application for the approval of amendments to the specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Aglio Bianco Polesano’, registered under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1175/2009 (2).(2) Since the amendments in question are not minor within the meaning of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission published the amendment application in the Official Journal of the European Union as required by Article 50(2)(a) of that Regulation (3).(3) As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the amendments to the specification should be approved,. The amendments to the specification published in the Official Journal of the European Union regarding the name ‘Aglio Bianco Polesano’ (PDO) are hereby approved. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 February 2015.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Phil HOGANMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1175/2009 of 30 November 2009 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Aglio Bianco Polesano (PDO)) (OJ L 314, 1.12.2009, p. 60).(3)  OJ C 347, 3.10.2014, p. 18. +",Italy;Italian Republic;bulb vegetable;garlic;onion;scallion;shallot;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;Veneto;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;labelling,21 +25769,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 457/2003 of 12 March 2003 amending Regulation (EC) No 98/2003 as regards the establishment of the forecast supply balances and the setting of the Community aid for the supply of beef and veal to Madeira and the Canary Islands. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1453/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the Azores and Madeira and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 (Poseima)(1), and in particular Article 3(6) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1454/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the Canary Islands and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 (Poseican)(2), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1922/2002(3), and in particular Article 3(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 98/2003(4), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 399/2003(5), establishes the supply balances and Community aid for the supply of certain essential products for human consumption, for processing and as agricultural inputs and for the supply of live animals and eggs to the outermost regions under Council Regulations (EC) No 1452/2001(6), (EC) No 1453/2001 and (EC) No 1454/2001.(2) Under Article 33 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal(7), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2345/2001(8), export refunds in this sector are set at regular intervals. They were last set by Commission Regulation (EC) No 118/2003(9). Different refunds may be set for different destinations or groups of destinations.(3) To ensure a better supply of beef and veal products to the outermost regions, it should be specified that, where a refund amount for export of a product on the supply balance to a destination listed in code B03 is set at a level higher than the amounts laid down for that product in Regulation (EC) No 98/2003, that higher amount of aid is granted.(4) Regulation (EC) No 98/2003 should be amended accordingly.(5) Given that Regulation (EC) No 98/2003 applies from 1 January 2003, this Regulation should apply from the same date to ensure proper supply.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. Annexes III and V to Regulation (EC) No 98/2003 are hereby amended in accordance with the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 March 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 26.(2) OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 45.(3) OJ L 293, 29.10.2002, p. 11.(4) OJ L 14, 21.1.2003, p. 32.(5) OJ L 59, 4.3.2003, p. 13.(6) OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 11.(7) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21.(8) OJ L 315, 1.12.2001, p. 29.(9) OJ L 20, 24.1.2003, p. 3.ANNEX1. Part 7 of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 98/2003 is replaced by the following:""Part 7Beef and veal sectorForecast supply balance and Community aid for the supply of Community products per calendar yearMADEIRA>TABLE>NBThe product codes and footnotes are defined in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), as amended.""2. Part 8 of Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 98/2003 is replaced by the following.""Part 8Beef and veal sectorForecast supply balance and Community aid for the supply of Community products per calendar year>TABLE>NBThe product codes and footnotes are defined in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), as amended."" +",Madeira;Autonomous region of Madeira;supply;EU production;Community production;European Union production;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;Canary Islands;Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands;beef;supply balance sheet;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,21 +4746,"Council Regulation (EC) No 705/2008 of 24 July 2008 repealing Regulation (EC) No 243/2008 imposing certain restrictive measures on the illegal authorities of the island of Anjouan in the Union of the Comoros. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 60 and 301 thereof,Having regard to Common Position 2008/611/CFSP of the Council of 24 July 2008 repealing Common Position 2008/187/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the illegal government of the island of Anjouan in the Union of the Comoros (1),Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) After considering a request for support from the President of the Commission of the African Union, the Council adopted Common Position 2008/187/CFSP (2) imposing restrictive measures on the illegal government of Anjouan and certain associated persons. The restrictive measures provided for in that Common Position include the freezing of funds and economic resources belonging to the persons concerned, which were implemented in the Community by Council Regulation (EC) No 243/2008 (3).(2) Following the military action of 25 March 2008 and the restoration of the authority of the government of the Union of the Comoros on the island of Anjouan, Common Position 2008/611/CFSP provides for the repeal of the restrictive measures imposed by Common Position 2008/187/CFSP.(3) Regulation (EC) No 243/2008 should therefore be repealed,. Regulation (EC) No 243/2008 is hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 July 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentB. HORTEFEUX(1)  See page 59 of this Official Journal.(2)  OJ L 59, 4.3.2008, p. 32.(3)  OJ L 75, 18.3.2008, p. 53. +",rebel government;revolutionary government;natural person;Comoros;Union of the Comoros;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;restriction of liberty;banishment;compulsory residence order;house arrest;economic sanctions;Internet;web,21 +8133,"Council Directive 90/533/EEC of 15 October 1990 amending the annex to Directive 79/117/EEC prohibiting the placing on the market and use of plant protection products containing certain active substances. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 79/117/EEC of 21 December 1978 prohibiting the placing on the market and use of plant protection products containing certain active substances (1), as last amended by Directive 89/365/EEC (2), and in particular Article 6 (3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Directive 79/117/EEC provides for the contents of the Annex thereto to be regularly amended to take account of the developments of scientific and technical knowledge;Whereas it has been established that the uses of dinoseb, its acetate and salts in plant protection products are likely to give rise to harmful effects on human and animal health as well as unreasonable adverse influence on the environment;Whereas it has also been established that the uses of binapacryl and captafol in plant protection products are likely to give rise to harmful effects on human and animal health;Whereas it has also been established that the uses of dicofol, maleic hydrazide and quintozene which do not comply with certain purity criteria are likely to give rise to harmful effects on human and animal health as well as a highly unfavourable influence on the environment;Whereas, given the present state of harmonization pursuant to Directive 79/117/EEC, Member States may prohibit the placing on the market, and the use, of active substances not listed in the Annex to the Directive, or of active substances with a degree of purity higher than the level referred to therein, provided that the provisions of the Treaty as well as general principles of law, and notably the principles of non-discrimination and proportionality, are strictly complied with;Whereas the Annex to Directive 79/117/EEC should therefore be supplemented,. The Annex to Directive 79/117/EEC is hereby amended by adding the following entries to 'C. Other compounds':'5. Dinoseb, its acetate and salts6. Binapacryl7. Captafol8. Dicofol containing less than 78 % of p.p.1-dicofol or more than 1 g/kg DDT and DDT related compounds9. (a) Maleic hydrazide and its salts, other than its choline, potassium and sodium salts;(b) Choline, potassium and sodium salts of maleic hydrazide containing more than 1 mg/kg of free hydrazine expressed on the basis of the acid equivalent10. Quintozene containing more than 1 g/kg of HCB or more than 10 g/kg pentachlorobenzene' Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 30 September 1991 for the compound referred to under 8 of heading C of the Annex to Directive 79/117/EEC, as amended by this Directive, and 31 December 1990 for the other compounds. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 15 October 1990. For the CouncilThe PresidentV. SACCOMANDI(1) OJ No L 33, 8. 2. 1979, p. 36. (2) OJ No L 159, 10. 6. 1989, p. 58. +",marketing restriction;protection of plant life;protection of plant health;protection of plants;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;plant health product;plant protection product;toxic substance;dioxin;harmful substance;toxic discharge;toxic product;toxic waste;toxicity;technological change;adaptation to technical progress;digital revolution;technical progress;technological development;technological progress,21 +37926,"2010/387/: Commission Decision of 12 July 2010 amending Decision 2008/630/EC on emergency measures applicable to crustaceans imported from Bangladesh and intended for human consumption (notified under document C(2010) 4739) (Text with EEA relevance ). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (1), and in particular Article 53(1)(b)(ii) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 lays down the general principles governing food and feed in general, and food and feed safety in particular, at Union and national level. It provides for emergency measures where it is evident that food or feed imported from a third country is likely to constitute a serious risk to human health, animal health or the environment, and that such risk cannot be contained satisfactorily by means of measures taken by the Member State(s) concerned.(2) Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April 1996 on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products (2) provides that the production process of animals and primary products of animal origin is to be monitored for the purpose of detecting the presence of certain residues and substances in live animals, their excrements and body fluids and in tissue, animal products, animal feed and drinking water.(3) Commission Decision 2002/657/EC of 14 August 2002 implementing Council Directive 96/23/EC concerning the performance of analytical methods and the interpretation of results (3) provides rules for the analytical methods to be used in the testing of official samples taken pursuant to Directive 96/23/EC, and specifies common criteria for the interpretation of analytical results of official control laboratories for such samples.(4) Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 laying down Community procedures for the establishment of residue limits of pharmacologically active substances in foodstuffs of animal origin (4) lays down rules and procedures for the classification of pharmacologically active substances and for establishing the maximum concentration of residues of such substances which may be permitted in food of animal origin, namely maximum residue limits (MRLs).(5) In addition, Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 lays down rules and procedures in order to establish the level of residues of a pharmacologically active substance for control reasons in the case of certain substances for which an MRL has not been laid down in accordance with that Regulation, namely reference points for action.(6) Commission Decision 2008/630/EC of 24 July 2008 on emergency measures applicable to crustaceous imported from Bangladesh and intended for human consumption (5) was adopted following the detection of the presence of residues of veterinary medicinal products and unauthorised substances in crustaceans imported from that third country and intended for human consumption. It provides that consignments of crustaceans imported into the Union from Bangladesh and intended for human consumption are to be tested for the presence of chloramphenicol, metabolites of nitrofurans, tetracycline, malachite green and crystal violet.(7) The results of a Commission inspection to Bangladesh in January 2010 have revealed that the previously identified lack of appropriate laboratory capacity for the testing of certain residues of veterinary medicinal products in live animals and animal products still persists. In addition, oxytetracycline and chlortetracycline are also known to be used in Bangladesh.(8) Since the measures taken to date by Bangladesh are not sufficient, it is appropriate to review the emergency measures laid down in Decision 2008/630/EC to ensure the effective and uniform protection of human health in all Member States. In particular, it is necessary to allow the importation of crustaceans imported from Bangladesh and intended for human consumption into the Union, provided that appropriate tests are carried out at the place of origin.(9) In addition, a significant proportion of crustaceans imported from Bangladesh should undergo analytical testing by the Member States for the detection of the presence of residues of pharmacologically active substances before they are placed on the market in the Union. The results of such testing should provide more accurate information on the actual level of contamination with those residues in crustaceans originating from Bangladesh.(10) It is appropriate that Member States notify the Commission of the results of the analytical tests carried out, where those results reveal the presence of pharmacologically active substances not authorised for use in food-producing animals, or exceeding the maximum residue limits laid down in Union law. Member States should also regularly submit reports to the Commission on all the tests carried out by them.(11) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Decision 2008/630/EC are replaced by the following:‘Article 21.   Member States shall authorise the importation into the Union of consignments of the products provided that they are accompanied by the results of an analytical test carried out at the place of origin to ensure that they do not present a danger to human health (“the analytical test”).2.   The analytical test must have been carried out on an official sample, in order to detect the presence of residues of pharmacologically active substances, as defined in Article 2(a) of Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (6), and in particular they must have been tested for the presence of:— chloramphenicol, tetracycline, oxytetracycline, chlortetracycline,— metabolites of nitrofurans,— malachite green and crystal violet and their respective leuco-metabolites.3.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, Member States shall authorise the importation of consignments of the products that are not accompanied by the results of the analytical test provided that the Member State concerned ensures that each consignment undergoes appropriate checks including the analytical test of official samples on arrival at the border inspection post of the point of entry into the Union to ensure that they do not present a danger to human health. Member States shall, by using appropriate sampling plans, ensure that official samples are taken from at least 20 % of the consignments referred to in Article 1.Those official samples shall undergo analytical tests for the detection of the presence of residues of pharmacologically active substances, as defined in Article 2(a) of Regulation (EC) No 470/2009, and in particular they must have been tested for the presence of chloramphenicol, tetracycline, oxytetracycline, chlortetracycline and metabolites of nitrofurans. The consignments from which official samples have been taken pursuant to Article 2(3) and Article 3 shall be kept under official detention by the competent authority of the Member State concerned, until the analytical tests have been completed.Those consignments can be placed on the market only if the results of the analytical tests confirm that the consignments comply with Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 470/2009. aMember States shall immediately inform the Commission of the results of the analytical tests if those tests reveal the presence of residues of any pharmacologically active substance:(a) classified in accordance with Article 14(2)(a), (b) or (c) of Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 at a level exceeding the maximum residue limit established pursuant to that Regulation; or(b) not classified in accordance with Article 14(2)(a), (b) or (c) of Regulation (EC) No 470/2009.The results of those analytical tests shall be notified to the Commission via the rapid alert system established pursuant to Article 50(1) of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002. The Member State concerned is not required to notify the Commission of the results of such tests via the rapid alert system where the level of residues of pharmacologically active substance is lower than:(i) the reference point for action established for that substance pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No 470/2009; or(ii) the minimum required performance limit established for that substance referred to in Article 4 of Commission Decision 2002/657/EC (7). bMember States shall prepare a report every three months, giving an account of all the results of all analytical tests carried out in the previous three months on consignments of the products from Bangladesh.Those reports shall be submitted to the Commission during the month following each three-month period, in April, July, October, and January. This Decision shall apply from 15 July 2010. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 July 2010.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 10.(3)  OJ L 221, 17.8.2002, p. 8.(4)  OJ L 152, 16.6.2009, p. 11.(5)  OJ L 205, 1.8.2008, p. 49.(6)  OJ L 152, 16.6.2009, p. 11.(7)  OJ L 221, 17.8.2002, p. 8.’. +",human nutrition;import;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;Bangladesh;People's Republic of Bangladesh;health certificate,21 +1923,"95/381/EC: Commission Decision of 15 September 1995 concerning an application for the refund of anti-dumping duties collected on imports of espadrilles originating in the People's Republic of China (Importmaatschappij Intermedium BV) (Only the Dutch text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3283/94 of 22 December 1994 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1251/95 (2), and in particular Article 23 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88 of 11 July 1988 on protection against dumped or subsidized imports from countries not members of the European Economic Community (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 522/94 (4), and in particular Article 16 thereof,Whereas:A. PROCEDURE(1) Council Regulation (EEC) No 1812/91 (5) imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on import of espadrilles originating in the People's Republic of China and definitively collected the provisional anti-dumping duty imposed on those imports. The rate of duty was set at 70,3 % for espadrilles falling within CN code ex 6404 19 90 (additional Taric code-8547).(2) On 5 April 1993, an application was made under Article 16 of Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88 for the refund of definitive anti-dumping duties paid by Importmaatschappij Intermedium BV on the importation on 3 and 18 March 1992 of two shipments of espadrilles originating in the People's Republic of China.(3) On 9 December 1994, the Commission disclosed to the applicant the main facts and considerations on the basis of which it intended to declare the application inadmissible. The applicant was given the opportunity to submit comments prior to the final decision. No comments were received.(4) The Commission informed the Member States and gave its opinion on the matter. No Member State raised any objection.B. ADMISSIBILITY(5) The application is inadmissible for the following reasons:Firstly, Article 16 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88 states that where an importer can show that the duty collected exceeds the actual dumping margin, the excess amount shall be reimbursed. In order to show this, the importer must, in accordance with the Commission notice concerning the reimbursement of anti-dumping duties (1), and in particular point 1.3 thereof, submit information permitting the Commission to calculate whether the dumping margin has been reduced or eliminated. If the application is incomplete, the missing information must be furnished, whether by the applicant itself, by the exporter or by the other importers, within a reasonable time-limit. For this particular application, given that the People's Republic of China is a non-market economy country, information should, in principle, have been provided regarding the prices of all exports of espadrilles from the People's Republic of China to the Community and regarding the estimated normal value for a reasonable reference country, preferably that used in the original investigation, for a period of six months preceding the two imports for which a refund was requested. Despite repeated contacts with the applicant and the Commission's own efforts to obtain the necessary information, such information was not supplied within a reasonable time to a degree permitting the Commission to determine whether the duty collected for these two imports exceeded the actual dumping margin.Secondly, according to Article 16 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88, the application must be submitted within three months of the date on which the amount of the definitive duties to be levied was duly determined by the competent authorities. This means that for the two imports concerned, the application should have been made not later than 2 and 17 June 1992 respectively. Within these time-limits, the applicant contested in several letters to the Netherlands customs authorities the imposition of the anti-dumping duty, for reasons relating to the alleged origin and nature of the product imported. The applicant did not, however, at the time request reimbursement of the anti-dumping duty paid, or part thereof, for the reason that the dumping margin was allegedly lower than the duty paid. In fact, the first letter clearly mentioning a request for a refund pursuant to Article 16 of Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88 dates only from 5 April 1993. Initially, the Commission reserved its judgment on whether the application had been made within the statutory time-limits. It has now concluded that the letters to the Netherlands authorities relied on by the applicant cannot be recognized as refund applications within the meaning of Article 16 of Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88, as they do not clearly state that a refund of anti-dumping duties is requested on grounds of the alleged lowering or elimination of the dumping margin,. The application for the refund of anti-dumping duties submitted by Importmaatschappij Intermedium BV for imports on 3 and 18 March 1992 of espadrilles originating in the People's Republic of China is hereby declared inadmissible. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and to Importmaatschappij Intermedium, Hoofddorp, the Netherlands.. Done at Brussels, 15 September 1995.For the Commission Karel VAN MIERT Member of the Commission +",footwear industry;bootmaker;shoe industry;shoemaker;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty;China;People’s Republic of China,21 +8680,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3599/90 of 13 December 1990 remedying the prejudice caused by the halting of fishing for common sole by vessels flying the flag of a Member State in 1989. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2241/87 of 23 July 1987 establishing certain control measures for fishing activities (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3483/88 (2), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 11 (4) thereof,Whereas fishing for common sole in the waters of ICES division VIII a and b in 1989 by vessels flying the flag of a Member State or registered in a Member State was stopped by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3718/89 (3) ; whereas at the time that fishing for that species was stopped certain Member States had not exhausted their quotas ; whereas the prejudice suffered by these Member States was not wholly made good by a quota exchange or by any other measure;Whereas, in accordance with Commission Regulation (EEC) No 493/87 of 18 February 1987 establishing detailed rules for remedying the prejudice caused on the halting of certain fisheries (4), it is necessary to determine, on the basis of the figures and other information available to the Commission: (a) which Member States suffered prejudice which has not been wholly removed by a quota exchange or by any other action as a result of the halting of these fisheries and the amount of the prejudice;(b) which Member States overfished their quotas and the amount of the overfishing;(c) the deductions to be made from the quotas of the overfishing Member States;(d) the additions to be made to the quotas of the prejudiced Member States;and(e) the date or dates on which the deductions and additions are to take effect;Whereas the Management Committee for Fishery Resources has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. The Annex sets out: (a) the Member States which suffered prejudice as a result of the halting of the fishing for common sole in the waters of ICES division VIII a and b in 1989 and the amount of the prejudice suffered;(b) the Member States which overfished their quota of common sole in the waters of ICES division VIII a and b in 1989 and the amount of the overfishing;(c) the additions to be made to the quotas of the Member States referred to at (a), the deductions to be made from the quotas of the Member States referred to at (b) and the dates on which these additions and deductions take effect. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 December 1990.For the CommissionManuel MARÍNVice-President(1) OJ No L 207, 29.7.1987, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 306, 11.11.1988, p. 2. (3) OJ No L 363, 13.12.1989, p. 21. (4) OJ No L 50, 19.2.1987, p. 13.ANNEX>PIC FILE= ""T0048084""> +",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,21 +40076,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 793/2011 of 5 August 2011 establishing a prohibition of fishing in category 9 ‘pelagic freezer trawlers’ in the Mauritanian Economic Zone by vessels flying the flag of a Member State of the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 704/2008 of 15 July 2008 on the conclusion of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for the period 1 August 2008 to 31 July 2012 (2) has limited the fishing opportunities for category 9 (pelagic freezer trawlers) to a reference tonnage of 250 000 tonnes.(2) Considering that on the basis of Article 2(3) of this aforementioned regulation, a supplementary a quota of 50 000 tonnes has been allocated for the period from 1 August 2010 to 31 July 2011, bringing the total reference tonnage to 300 000 tonnes.(3) According to the information received by the Commission, catches reported in this fishing category by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member States concerned have exhausted the quota for the above reference period.(4) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for this fishing category.. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member States concerned shall be deemed to be exhausted from 19 July 2011. ProhibitionsFishing activities in category 9 by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member States concerned shall be prohibited from 19 July 2011 until 31 July 2011. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish caught by those vessels during this period. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 August 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 203, 31.7.2008, p. 1. +",ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters,21 +25344,"2003/886/EC: Commission Decision of 10 December 2003 laying down criteria for information to be provided in accordance with Council Directive 64/432/EEC (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2003) 4606). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1226/2002(2), and in particular Article 8, second paragraph thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 64/432/EEC provides that Member States shall forward to the Commission details on the occurrence of diseases listed in Annex E(I) and of any other diseases covered by the additional guarantees provided for by the Community legislation in its territory.(2) Commission Decision 2002/677/EC(3) of 22 August 2002, as last amended by Decision 2003/394/EC(4) lays down standard reporting requirements for programmes of eradication and control of animal diseases co-financed by the Community.(3) The information provided by the Member States may be used by the Commission to declare Member States and regions of Member States officially free of tuberculosis, brucellosis, or enzootic bovine leukosis as regards bovine herds or to suspend or revoke this status as laid down in Commission Decision 2003/467/EC(5).(4) As regards infectious bovine rhinotracheitis, the information provided by the Member States may be used by the Commission to grant or withdraw additional guarantees for Member States or regions of Member States free from the disease, as laid down in Commission Decision 93/42/EEC(6), or which have a compulsory programme in place in accordance with Directive 64/432/EEC.(5) As regards Brucella suis infection and transmissible gastroenteritis, the information provided by the Member States may be used by the Commission to grant or withdraw additional guarantees for Member States or regions of Member States which either have a compulsory programme in place or are free from the diseases, in accordance with respectively Articles 9 and 10 of Directive 64/432/EEC.(6) Rules on the information to be provided by the Member States as regards Aujeszky's disease are laid down in Commission Decision 2001/618/EC(7) and in particular in Annex IV to that Decision.(7) In order to allow the Commission to assess the animal health situation properly, it is also appropriate to harmonise the presentation of the information provided by Member States for other diseases listed under Directive 64/432/EEC, i.e. rabies, foot-and-mouth disease, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, swine vesicular disease, classical swine fever, African swine fever, Brucella suis infection, transmissible gastroenteritis and anthrax where those diseases may affect bovine or porcine animals, while providing for certain derogations.(8) It is therefore appropriate to define uniform criteria for the information provided by the Member States in relation to these diseases.(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. If not otherwise required in accordance with Articles 4 and 5 of Decision 2002/677/EC, the information forwarded by the Member States to the Commission pursuant to Article 8 of Directive 64/432/EEC on the occurrence of the diseases listed in Annex E to that Directive, with the exception of Aujeszky's disease, shall be based on the uniform criteria laid down in Annexes I to VII to this Decision. This Decision shall apply for the first time to the information to be sent to the Commission by 31 May 2004, as regards the year 2003. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 December 2003.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64.(2) OJ L 179, 9.7.2002, p. 13.(3) OJ L 229, 27.8.2002, p. 24.(4) OJ L 136, 4.6.2003, p. 8.(5) OJ L 156, 25.6.2003, p. 74.(6) OJ L 16, 25.1.1993, p. 50.(7) OJ L 215, 9.8.2001, p. 48.ANNEX ICriteria for the information to be provided in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 64/432/EEC on the occurrence and on the monitoring or eradication programme (not covered by Decision 2002/677/EC) of bovine tuberculosis>PIC FILE= ""L_2003332EN.005502.TIF"">ANNEX IICriteria for the information to be provided in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 64/432/EEC on the occurrence and on the monitoring or eradication programme (not covered by Decision 2002/677/EC) of bovine brucellosis>PIC FILE= ""L_2003332EN.005602.TIF"">ANNEX IIICriteria for the information to be provided in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 64/432/EEC on the occurrence and on the monitoring or eradication programme (not covered by Decision 2002/677/EC) of enzootic bovine leucosis (EBL)>PIC FILE= ""L_2003332EN.005702.TIF"">ANNEX IVCriteria for the information to be provided in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 64/432/EEC on the occurrence and on the monitoring or eradication programme (not covered by Decision 2002/677/EC) of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis>PIC FILE= ""L_2003332EN.005802.TIF"">ANNEX VCriteria for the information to be provided in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 64/432/EEC on the occurrence of rabies cases>PIC FILE= ""L_2003332EN.005902.TIF"">ANNEX VICriteria for the information to be provided in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 64/432/EEC on the occurrence of cases of foot-and-mouth disease, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, swine vesicular disease, classical swine fever and African swine fever>PIC FILE= ""L_2003332EN.006002.TIF"">ANNEX VIICriteria for the information to be provided in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 64/432/EEC on the occurrence of cases of anthrax (bovine and porcine animals), Brucella suis infection and transmissible gastroenteritis (porcine animals)>PIC FILE= ""L_2003332EN.006102.TIF""> +",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;health certificate;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,21 +43993,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 394/2014 of 11 April 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for skates and rays in Union waters of VIId by vessels flying the flag of the Netherlands. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 of 20 January 2014 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, to Union vessels, in certain non-Union waters (2), lays down quotas for 2014.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2014 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 April 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 24, 28.1.2014, p. 1.ANNEXNo 05/TQ43Member State The NetherlandsStock SRX/07D.Species Skates and rays (Rajiformes)Zone Union waters of VIIdClosing date 27.3.2014 +",English Channel;ship's flag;nationality of ships;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,21 +34877,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/2007 of 18 December 2007 concerning the authorisation of a new use of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase EC 3.2.1.8 (Safizym X) as a feed additive (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation.(2) In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for the authorisation of the preparation set out in the Annex to this Regulation. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(3) The application concerns a new use of the preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase EC 3.2.1.8 produced by Trichoderma longibrachiatum (CNCM MA 6-10) (Safizym X), as a feed additive for ducks, to be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’.(4) The use of the preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase EC 3.2.1.8 produced by Trichoderma longibrachiatum (CNCM MA 6-10) was authorised without a time limit for chickens for fattening by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1453/2004 (2), without a time limit for turkeys for fattening by Commission Regulation (EC) No 943/2005 (3), without a time limit for laying hens by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1810/2005 (4) and for ten years for piglets (weaned) by Commission Regulation (EC) No 497/2007 (5).(5) New data were submitted in support of an application for authorisation for ducks. The European Food Safety Authority (the Authority) concluded in its opinion of 10 July 2007 that the preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase EC 3.2.1.8 produced by Trichoderma longibrachiatum (CNCM MA 6-10) (Safizym X) does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment (6). It further concluded that that preparation does not present any other risk which would, in accordance with Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, exclude authorisation for this additional animal category. According to that opinion, the use of that preparation is efficacious in digestibility of feedingstuffs. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Community Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(6) The assessment of that preparation shows that the conditions for authorisation, provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised, as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘digestibility enhancers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 378/2005 (OJ L 59, 5.3.2005, p. 8).(2)  OJ L 269, 17.8.2004, p. 3.(3)  OJ L 159, 22.6.2005, p. 6.(4)  OJ L 291, 5.11.2005, p. 5. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 184/2007 (OJ L 63, 1.3.2007, p. 1).(5)  OJ L 117, 5.5.2007, p. 11.(6)  Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed on the safety and efficacy of the enzyme preparation Safizym X (endo-1,4-beta-xylanase) as feed additive for ducks in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. Adopted on 10 July 2007The EFSA Journal (2007) 520, 1-8.ANNEXIdentification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisationUnit of activity/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancersAdditive composition:Powder form: 70 000 IFP (1)/gLiquid form: 7 000 IFP/mlCharacterisation of the active substance:Analytical method (2):1. In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage temperature, storage life, and stability to pelleting.2. Recommended dose per kilogram of complete feedingstuff: 2 800 IFP.3. For use in compound feed rich in non-starch polysaccharides (mainly arabinoxylans), e.g. containing more than 50 % wheat.(1)  1 IFP is the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 micromole of reducing sugars (xylose equivalents) from oat xylan per minute at pH 4,8 and 50 °C.(2)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Community Reference Laboratory: www.irmm.jrc.be/crl-feed-additives +",animal feedingstuffs;animal feedstuffs;animal fodder;animal weaning food;feedstuffs;milk-replacer feed;foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive;zootechnics;zootechny,21 +11174,"93/628/EEC: Council Decision of 29 October 1993 on the creation of a trans-European combined transport network. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 75 and 84 (2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas the objective of combined transport is to contribute to the rapid development of trade in goods, which is needed for the success of the internal market and the cohesion of the Community, by means of the interconnection and interoperability of different modal networks, and development of the least polluting modes of transport and decongestion of roads;Whereas, in this context, particular account must be taken of the need to link island, landlocked and peripheral regions with the central regions of the Community;Whereas greater use of combined transport would serve to reduce environmental pollution;Whereas the development of combined transport should be set in the wider context of the development of multimodal transport that takes account of the possibilities offered by inland waterways and sea transport;Whereas a network of rail and inland waterway routes adopted as the Community network should be brought into service by the year 2005 and should be designed to permit the passage of standard loading units authorized for the Community;Whereas the creation of that Community network will require a series of works to be undertaken to ensure its rapid introduction and full market operation;Whereas some of these works are particularly urgent and therefore require the launching as soon as possible of the first phase of the network, whilst continuing work on the following phases;Whereas the railway system in certain Member States cannot quickly accept standard rail wagons and it should be ensured that appropriate rail wagons are provided to serve these States;Whereas the outline plans of transport infrastructure networks are of an indicative nature and may be changed, and aim at the gradual achievement of a multimodal transport system;Whereas the proposals which the Commission will subsequently submit to the Council establishing a series of guidelines for trans-European networks in the transport-infrastructure sector will contain the criteria which will form the basis for selecting the measures or projects to be incorporated into the various networks;Whereas, with a view to a possible contribution by the Community to the financing of the projects provided for by this Decision within the framework of specific financial instruments for transport infrastructure provision should be made for a cost-benefit analysis of the projects taking into consideration their economic, social and environmental benefits,. 1. The basic trans-European combined transport network shall consist of rail and inland waterway routes which, together with any initial and/or final road haulage legs, are of major importance in terms of long-distance freight transport and provide connections to all Member States.Facilities for transhipment between rail, inland waterway, road and sea transport shall be considered to be part of the network.The network's rail and inland waterway routes are shown on the maps in Annexes I and II.2. Wherever possible and taking account in particular of the financial constraints on Member States, the projects of Community interest listed below should be completed, or, failing that, nearing completion in accordance with the following schedule:- six years for the projects listed in Article 2 (1),- 12 years for the projects listed in Article 2 (2). 1. The work needed to carry out the first phase of establishing the network shall involve adapting the following railway axes so as to provide sufficient clearance and the necessary conditions for the transport of containers and swap bodies compatible with Council Directive 85/3/EEC of 19 December 1984 on the weights, dimensions and certain other technical characteristics of certain road vehicles (4):1. Taulov-Northern Jutland2. Hamburg-Padborg-Taulov-Copenhagen3. Hamburg-Berlin4. Hanover-Berlin5. Nuremberg-Berlin6. Berlin-Dresden7. Frankfurt-Wuerzburg8. Betuwe line (Rotterdam-Ruhr) and connections in the Netherlands for Hengelo and Venlo9. Rotterdam-Antwerp/Zeebrugge-Brussels- Luxembourg-Bettembourg10. Antwerp-Aachen11. Rotterdam-Antwerp-Brussels-Aulnoye12. Aachen-Liège-Erquelinnes13. Lisbon-Madrid-Barcelona14. Lisbon-Burgos15. Port Bou-Barcelona-Valencia-Murcia16. Madrid-Almeria/Algericas17. Le Havre-Paris18. Dijon-Modane19. Paris-Strasbourg20. Kehl-Dijon21. Nancy-Avignon22. Marseille-Genoa23. Avignon-Narbonne24. Paris-Dijon25. Paris-Hendaye26. Aulnoye-Metz27. Tarvisio-Udine-Bologna28. Brenner Axis-Bologna29. Udine-Trieste30. Iselle-Turin/Milan-Bologna31. Modane-Turin-Milan32. Chiasso-Milan33. Verona-Trieste34. La Spezia-Fidenza35. Leghorn-Florence36. Patras-Athens37. Athens-Larissa (Volos)-Thessaloniki-northern border (former Yugoslavia and Bulgaria)2. In order to complete the network referred to in this Decision, further works, which are still to be determined, need to be undertaken on the following rail axes (shown on the map in Annex III):1. Madrid-Albacete-Valencia2. Madrid-IrĂşn-France3. Bologna-Bari/Brindisi-Greece4. Igoumenitsa-Patras5. Patras-Athens6. Athens-Larissa (Volos)-Thessaloniki-northern border (former Yugoslavia, Bulgaria and Albania)7. Igoumenitsa-Volos8. Igoumenitsa-Thessaloniki9. Thessaloniki-Alexandroupolis-Ormenio (Greece/ Turkey-Greece/Bulgaria borders)10. Bologna-Naples11. Naples-Reggio di Calabria-Messina-Palermo/ Catania12. Genoa-Leghorn-Rome13. Civitavecchia-Olbia-Sassari-Cagliari14. Antwerp-Ruhr15. Hengelo-Osnabrueck16. Venlo-Cologne17. Berlin-Frankfurt/Oder-border/Poland18. Berlin-Stralsund19. Dresden-border/Czech Republic20. Dresden-Goerlitz-border/Poland. Particular attention must be paid not only to the projects listed in Article 2 but also to projects for the provision of transhipment facilities (fixed and movable equipment) and for the provision of appropriate rolling stock for the rapid development of combined transport links where called for by the nature of the infrastructure. The outline plan for the network is of an indicative nature. Its purpose is to promote measures by the Member States and, as appropriate, by the Community with the aim of carrying out projects that are part of the network in order to ensure its cohesion and interoperability.This Decision is without prejudice to any financial commitment on the part of any Member State or of the Community. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.It shall apply until 30 June 1995.The Council, acting in accordance with the conditions laid down by the Treaty, shall adopt new rules for trans-European networks in the transport-infrastructure sector along multimodal lines, which shall enter into force not later than 1 July 1995.The relevant Commission proposals will be accompanied by a report on application of this Decision.. Done at Brussels, 29 October 1993.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. URBAIN(1) OJ No C 282, 30. 10. 1992, p. 12.(2) Opinion delivered on 26 October 1993 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ No C 19, 25. 1. 1993, p. 29.(4) OJ No L 2, 3. 1. 1985, p. 14. Directive as last amended by Directive 92/7/EEC (OJ No L 57, 2. 3. 1992, p. 29).PARARTIMA I ANEXO I / BILAG I / ANHANG I / / ANNEX I / ANNEXE I / ALLEGATO I / BIJLAGE I / ANEXO IPARARTIMA II ANEXO II / BILAG II / ANHANG II / / ANNEX II / ANNEXE II / ALLEGATO II / BIJLAGE II / ANEXO IIPARARTIMA III ANEXO III / BILAG III / ANHANG III / / ANNEX III / ANNEXE III / ALLEGATO III / BIJLAGE III / ANEXO III +",transport infrastructure;development plan;development planning;development programme;development project;single market;Community internal market;EC internal market;EU single market;combined transport;intermodal transport;multimodal transport;piggyback transport;rail-road transport;carriage of goods;goods traffic;haulage of goods;intra-EU transport;inter-Community transport;intra-Community traffic;intra-Community transport,21 +10288,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1226/92 of 13 May 1992 on communication by the Member States to the Commission of information on imports of certain products processed from fruit and vegetables. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1943/91 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas the Interim Agreements with Poland (3), Hungary (4) and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic (5) provide that imports of certain red fruit originating in those countries are subject to a minimum import price; whereas the frequency at which the prices are controlled requires Member States to communicate certain information rapidly and at very frequent intervals; whereas for other red fruits and for the same product originating in Yugoslavia as it was on 1 January 1991, it is necessary to be able to follow the import trends regularly;Whereas, for statistical purposes, the Belgo-Luxembourg Economic Union (BLEU) is considered as a single territory; whereas, as regards the communications to be transmitted to the Commission, it should be considered as a single Member State;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. 1. For the products and countries of origin listed in the Annex hereto, Member States shall communicate to the Commission the quantities placed on the market and their values.2. This communication shall take place on the 25th of each month or the first working day thereafter for products placed on the market between the 1st and the 15th of the month, and on the 10th of the following month or the first working day thereafter for products placed on the market between the 16th and the last day of the month.3. If there has been no placing on the market during the course of one of the periods referred to above, the Member State in question shall inform the Commission thereof by telex transmitted on the days indicated in paragraph 2. For the purposes of applying this Regulation, the Belgo-Luxembourg Economic Union shall be considered as a single Member State. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 May 1992. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 175, 4. 7. 1991, p. 1. (3) OJ No L 114, 30. 4. 1992, p. 1. (4) OJ No L 115, 30. 4. 1992, p. 1. (5) OJ No L 116, 30. 4. 1992, p. 1.ANNEXCN code Description Country of origin 0811 10 11 Frozen strawberries, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, with a sugar content exceeding 13 % by weight 0811 10 19 Frozen strawberries, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, with a sugar content not exceeding 13 % by weight 0811 10 90 Frozen strawberries not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter ex 0811 20 19 (1) Frozen raspberries, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, with a sugar content not exceeding 13 % by weight Poland Hungary The Czech and Slovak Federal Republic Yugoslavia as constituted on 1 January 1991 0811 20 31 Frozen raspberries not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter 0811 20 39 Frozen blackcurrants not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter 0811 20 51 Frozen redcurrants not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter 0812 20 00 Strawberries, provisionally preserved 0812 90 60 Raspberries, provisionally preserved(1) Taric codes: 0811 20 19 * 11 and0811 20 19 * 19. +",free circulation;putting into free circulation;soft fruit;bilberry;blackberry;blackcurrant;cranberry;currant;gooseberry;mulberry;raspberry;strawberry;Belgo-Luxembourg Economic Union;BLEU;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,21 +1219,"Council Directive 91/173/EEC of 21 March 1991 amending for the ninth time Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),In cooperation with the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas measures should be adopted with the aim of progressively establishing the internal market over a period expiring on 31 December 1992; whereas the internal market comprises an area without internal frontiers on which the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital is ensured;Whereas both pentachlorophenol (CAS No 87-86-5) and its compounds are substances that are dangerous to man and the environment, and in particular the aquatic environment; whereas the use of those substances should be regulated;Whereas restrictions which have already been imposed by certain Member States on the use of marketing of the abovementioned substances or of preparations containing those substances directly affect the establishment and operation of the internal market; whereas it is therefore necessary to approximate the laws of the Member States in this field and, consequently, to amend Annex I to Directive 76/769/EEC (4), as last amended by Directive 89/678/EEC (5);Whereas the Commission will be developing a coordinated Community strategy regarding the placing on the market and use of chemical products used for the preservation of wood; whereas this strategy will be based on information supplied to it by the Member States and in particular on the assessment of the risks for man and the environment while taking into account the various problems posed by wood preservation in the Member States;Whereas currently Community legislation concerning the possible adoption by Member States of more stringent restrictions on the use of the substances and preparations in question at the workplace remains unaffected by this Directive,. Article 1The following point is hereby added to Annex I to Directive 76/769/EEC:'23. Pentachlorophenol(CAS No 87-86-5)and its salts and esters shall not be used in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by mass in substances or preparations placed on the market. By way of exception, this provision shall not apply to substances and preparations intended for use in industrial installations not permitting the emission and/or discharge of pentachlorophenol (PCP) in quantities greater than those prescribed by existing legislation: (a) in the treatment of wood. However, treated wood may not be used: - inside buildings whether for decorative purposes or not whatever their purpose (residence, employment, leisure); - for the manufacture of containers intended for growing purposes and any re-treatment and the manufacture of packaging which may come into contact with or other materials which may contaminate raw, intermediate and/or finished products intended for human and/or animal consumption and any re-treatment; (b) in the impregnation of fibres and heavy-duty textiles not intended in any case for clothing or for decorative furnishings; (c) as a synthesizing and/or processing agent in industrial processes; (d) by way of special exception, Member States may on a case-by-case basis, authorize on their territory specialized professionals to carry out in situ and for buildings of cultural, artistic and historical interest, or in emergencies, a remedial treatment of timber and masonry infected by dry rot fungus (Serpula lacrymans) and cubic rot fungi. These exceptions shall be re-examined in the light of developments in knowledge and techniques not more than three years after the implementation of the Directive. In any case: (a) Pentachlorophenol used alone or as a component of preparations employed within the framework of the above exceptions must have a total hexachlorodibenzoparadioxin (H6CDD) content below four parts per million (ppm); (b) these substances and preparations may not: - be placed on the market except in packages of 20 litres or more; - be sold to the general public. Without prejudice to the implementation of other Community provisions concerning the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances and preparations, the packaging of such preparations should be marked clearly and indelibly: ""Reserved for industrial and professional use"". In addition, this provision shall not apply to waste covered by Directives 75/442/EEC and 78/319/EEC.' 1. Member States shall communicate to the Commission before 31 December 1991 the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.2. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive before 1 July 1992. They shall inform the Commission thereof. Article 3This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 March 1991. For the CouncilThe PresidentG. WOHLFART (1) OJ No C 117, 4. 5. 1988, p. 14. (2) OJ No C 291, 20. 11. 1989, p. 58 and OJ C 48, 25. 2. 1991. (3) OJ No C 208, 8. 8. 1988, p. 55. (4) OJ No L 262, 27. 9. 1976, p. 201. (5) OJ No L 398, 30. 12. 1989, p. 24. +",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;toxic substance;dioxin;harmful substance;toxic discharge;toxic product;toxic waste;toxicity;dangerous substance;dangerous product,21 +41718,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1148/2012 of 4 December 2012 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of sulphur dioxide — sulphites (E 220-228) and propane-1, 2-diol alginate (E 405) in fermented grape must-based drinks Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on food additives (1), and in particular Article 10(3) and Article 30(5) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 lays down a Union list of food additives approved for use in foods and their conditions of use.(2) That list may be amended in accordance with the procedure referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings (2).(3) Pursuant to Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, the Union list of food additives may be updated either on the initiative of the Commission or following an application.(4) An application for authorisation of the use of sulphur dioxide — sulphites (E 220-228) and propane-1, 2-diol alginate (E 405) was submitted on 30 June 2011 and has been made available to the Member States.(5) There is a technological need for the use of sulphur dioxide — sulphites (E 220-228) and propane-1, 2-diol alginate (E 405) in fermented grape must-based drinks. Sulphur dioxide — sulphites (E 220-228) are added to stop oxidation and inhibit the growth of micro-organisms. It also prevents the growth of unwanted yeasts during the second fermentation in bottles. Propane-1, 2-diol alginate (E 405) are added to stabilise the foam, so that the carbon dioxide bubbles do not dissipate, making for a creamier and longer-lasting head.(6) Acceptable daily intakes have been established by the Scientific Committee for Food for sulphur dioxide — sulphites (E 220-228) (3) and for propane-1, 2-diol alginate (E 405) (4). Fermented grape must-based drinks are alcoholic beverages which due to their properties are comparable to other alcoholic beverages such as beer and malt beverages. Consumption of these drinks can thus be considered as an alternative to the consumption of other alcoholic beverages, in particular beer and malt beverages. The additional exposure to sulphur dioxide — sulphites (E 220-228) and to propane-1, 2-diol alginate (E 405) based on this new use will remain limited and will not lead to an increase of the overall intake. It is therefore appropriate to allow the use of sulphur dioxide — sulphites (E 220-228) as preservatives and of propane-1, 2-diol alginate (E 405) as a foam stabiliser in fermented grape must-based drinks.(7) Pursuant to Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008, the Commission is to seek the opinion of the European Food Safety Authority in order to update the Union list of food additives set out in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, except where the update in question is not liable to have an effect on human health. Since the authorisation of use of sulphur dioxide — sulphites (E 220-228) as preservatives and of propane-1, 2-diol alginate (E 405) as a foam stabiliser in fermented grape must-based drinks constitutes an update of that list which is not liable to have an effect on human health, it is not necessary to seek the opinion of the European Food Safety Authority.(8) Pursuant to the transitional provisions of Commission Regulation (EU) No 1129/2011 (5) the list of food additives set out in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 applies in principle from 1 June 2013. In order to allow the use of sulphur dioxide — sulphites (E 220-228) and of propane-1, 2-diol alginate (E 405) in fermented grape must-based drinks before that date, it is necessary to specify an earlier date of application with regard to this use of those food additives.(9) Therefore, Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 should be amended accordingly.(10) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and neither the European Parliament nor the Council has opposed them,. Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 December 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 16.(2)  OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 1.(3)  http://ec.europa.eu/food/fs/sc/scf/reports/scf_reports_35.pdf(4)  http://ec.europa.eu/food/fs/sc/scf/reports/scf_reports_32.pdf(5)  OJ L 295, 12.11.2011, p. 1.ANNEXIn Part E of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 the following entries are inserted in numerical order in food category 14.2.8 ‘Other alcoholic drinks including mixtures of alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks and spirits with less than 15 % alcohol’:‘E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites 20 (3) only in fermented grape must-based drinks Period of application:E 405 Propane-1, 2-diol alginate 100 only in fermented grape must-based drinks Period of application:(3): Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present.’ +",health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;texture agent;stabiliser;thickener;preservative;preservative agent;alcoholic beverage;fermented beverage;spirituous beverage;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,21